Zidane, Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos make history as Real Madrid clinch 11th UEFA Champions league trophy

Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos have made history after Real Madrid claimed its 11th UEFA Champions league trophy also known as Un Decima on Saturday night. Zidane etched his name into the history books as he became the seventh man ever to win the UCL as a player and a coach. He is also... Read More

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We remember Chude Jideonwo’s viral piece at Buhari’s inauguration in 20 quotes

On May 29, 2015, Chude Jideonwo – the managing partner of Red Media Africa – whose company, StateCraft Inc was the official communication agency to the Buhari Presidential Campaign wrote a gripping, emotional and an piece about how deeply young people, and Nigerians, felt about winning the battle to change the government aneeds reset the country. As we... Read More

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Niger Delta militancy: Nigerian military arrests 7

The Nigerian Military, on Saturday, disclosed that it has arrested seven suspects during an operation to clamp down on militants in the Niger Delta militants. According to The Nation, the military arrested the suspects following a mission into the suspected hideout of embattled former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) in Oporoza community, Warri South-West... Read More

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Herdsman reveals how Enugu community was attacked (READ)

Mohammadu Zurai, a suspect in the April 25 attack on Nimbo community in Enugu state, has given details on how the violent attack was carried. According to the Punch, Zurai, who was arrested alongside four other suspects, Ciroma Musa, Sale Adamu, Suleiman Laute, and Haruna Laute, by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team,... Read More

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Russia set to establish nuclear centre in Nigeria

The Russian government, on Saturday, announced its plan to establish a multi-functional scientific research nuclear centre in Nigeria. This was made known by the Ambassador to Nigeria, Nikolay Udovichenko, while speaking in Lagos at the Alumni Congress of the Soyuznik Alumni Association in Nigeria. The Russian Ambassador noted that Nigerian and Russian government have been... Read More

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Opinion: State governors and the truncation of governance at the local government level

By Ayodele lawal Adio In a landmark judgement by Justice Abdulfatai of the Lagos state high court, the erudite judged unequivocally declared that no governor was empowered by the constitution to take over the administration of local governments through sole administrators or caretaker committees. The question, why governors recklessly interfere with grassroots democracy, is one... Read More

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So I met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the #MediaForum yesterday…

by Isime Esene Meeting with political office holders always present opportunities to relate at close quarters and get a feel of the policy direction of any government. I’ve been lucky to engage with officials of the past administration and that of Pres. Muhammadu Buhari’s government so I believe I am well positioned to compare notes... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the stories that shaped conversation today. 1) Amnesty boss relocates to the Niger Delta Creek In a bid to address the violent activities of Niger Delta Avengers, the special adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General P.T. Boroh, has reportedly relocated to the region.... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers: Amnesty boss ‘relocates’ to the creeks

Brigadier General P.T. Boroh (Rtd), the special adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, has reportedly relocated to the creeks of Niger Delta. Militant attacks in the region has increased in the past weeks and many belive this prompted Boroh’s relocation to the creeks. According to Andy Spiff,... Read More

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Opinion: Who is afraid of Fani-Kayode?

By Jude Ndukwe The current travails of Femi Fani-Kayode in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had long been expected. In fact, with developments leading to his arrest, Fani-Kayode thinks the EFCC came too late. This is because owing to the current administration’s aversion to criticism even of the slightest and... Read More

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Governor Ambode with Wole Soyinka and planners of Lagos at 50

Keeping an eye on Governor Ambode (PHOTOS)

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has in recent times become more busy owing to the magnitude of work and development constantly going on in the state. On Monday, he received the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in place of President Muhammadu Buhari, who commissioned some newly constructed roads and other projects that hallmark the development... Read More

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Opinion: Governor Tambuwal setting revolutionary strides in Sokoto

By Imam Imam The present democratic experiment clocks one year on May 29, 2016 and all over the country, governments will roll out the drums to celebrate their achievements and make renewed commitments to the citizenry. In Sokoto, it has been 365 days since the election of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as Governor of the state.... Read More

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The Explainer: Why Fayose’s war on ‘Fulani herdsmen’ is misguided

Ayodele Fayose is a man you can always trust to speak his mind. He has been one of the most vocal governors around, especially in his criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, and even though he is viewed as obnoxious by many, his recent move to ban grazing by Fulani herdsmen in his state has... Read More

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According to the Presidency, these are Buhari’s accomplishments

In marking its one year in office, the Presidency has released a list of major achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari administration since it came into power on May 29, 2015. The Presidency highlighted key sectors that the APC administration has made strides in. They are: SECURITY •The relocation of the Nigerian Military Command Centre to... Read More

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#Tsquared2016: Celebrity guests spotted at Toolz and Tunde Demuren’s wedding (PHOTOS)

While the ceremony is underway in Dubai, let’s take a moment to show you the line-up of celebrities and well known figures from the entertainment industry to the corporate world present at the wedding. Here they are; Dolapo Oni https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8vKrbNf4g/?tagged=tsquared2016 Susan Younis https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8wflsN3Oi/?tagged=tsquared2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BF80xjFsnLj/?tagged=tsquared2016 Andre Giaccaglia https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8uIKIomex/?taken-by=andreagiaccaglia Paul Okoye https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8yM_DLrgf/?taken-by=maiatafo Mai Atafo https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8tQFdI6H6/?tagged=tsquared2016 Banky W... Read More

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Wike, Okocha, Kanu, others turn up for Yobo’s testimonial (PHOTOS)

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, on Friday, held his testimonial football match at Adokiye Amiesiamakap stadium in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The testimonial match was attend by the state Governor, Nyesom Wike; Chairman, Capital Oil and Gas Plc and President, FC Ifeanyi Ubah; former Super Eagles players, and other celebrities. See photos:

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Soldiers invade Tompolo’s town in search of Avengers, beat up villagers

The Nigerian Army has reportedly attacked Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom where Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo hails from. According to Vanguard newspaper, the soldiers arrived the community at about 2:00am and laid seige till 8:00am on Saturday morning. The soldiers, believed to have arrived in gunboats, proceeded to beat up residents... Read More

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#Tsquared2016: Priceless moments from the wedding (WATCH)

Aww…. The Bride and Groom read their vows.. https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8qLY5glSt/?taken-by=noble_igwe The moment they kissed.. https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8rFbrN3Cq/?tagged=tsquared2016 The stunning bride Toolz being walked down the aisle by her father https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8q02VkANx/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8rINGrQG5/?tagged=tsquared2016 The Bridesmaids. https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8rULakAOr/?tagged=tsquared2016

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IG says only 3, not 500 people were killed by herdsmen in Agatu

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has described reports that over 500 people were killed in Agatu community of Benue state by Fulani herdsmen. The IGP, at the investigative hearing organised by the House of Representatives committee on the killings in Benue State claimed that 3 people and not 500 died from the... Read More

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#Tsquared2016: Toolz and Tunde Demuren are looking amazing to go (PHOTOS)

As the time to ceremony is counting down, the bride looks ready to go. Toolz is looking beautiful in her gown while the groom is looking dapper and polished. Here they are; See all the behind the scene pictures here

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Opinion: President Buhari, great expectations but disappointing results

By Frank Ijege Since the return to democracy in 1999, no election of has been celebrated like the one that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. His victory saw a lot of Nigerians throng to the streets in jubilation for the victory of a man they feel would wipe away their tears and bring... Read More

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#CocoandCaleb2016: Davido’s sister is also getting married today in Dubai (PHOTOS)

Today is indeed a big day. There is another big wedding going on in Dubai that is not Toolz’s. It is the marriage ceremony of Davido‘s elder sister, Ashley Coco Adeleke and her fiance, Caleb. So we are set for a juicy entertainment day. See pictures from their traditional version in Lagos held few weeks back here In the meantime,... Read More

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Dele Momodu: The second coming of President Buhari (2)

Fellow Nigerians, I’m back this week to continue where I stopped last week. If you missed the first part, let me summarise quickly. The piece was largely historical as I took the readers on a tour de force of how we arrived at President Muhammadu Buhari, a stone repeatedly rejected but has now become the... Read More

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#TSquared2016: Tunde Demuren and Toolz gear up for the big day (PHOTOS)

It’s about to go down and YNaija is sure to bring you every single action from the holy matrimony ceremony between Tolu Toolz Oniru and Capt. Tunde Demuren in Dubai. Before then, here are some pictures of the bride and groom getting ready for the big day https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8dxr5LySb/?taken-by=ynaijaonline https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8gWl2zZtm/?tagged=tsquared2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8XUnjryZJ/?taken-by=ynaijaonline https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8YjGFLyaz/?taken-by=ynaijaonline https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8SL4SLyfu/?taken-by=ynaijaonline Stay on... Read More

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Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja on Friday. It must have been a good meeting going by the bright smile everyone had on. See photos below;

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eXploring’s ‘Lufasi Park’ Review: An opportunity to fall in Love with Nature again

In a world of ephemeral hashtags and trends, the environment is one issue that no matter how much it is ignored, never seems to go away. The environment, has elicited constant debates and arguments about the validity of climate change or the necessity of nature conservation, an argument which ‘eXploring’ for the week was all about.... Read More

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Rainstorm ‘rips apart’ Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s new event centre

There were reports this past week that Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde‘s new event centre had been demolished. However a report by NET, is claiming that the event centre – Double Doors situated along Mobolaji Bank Anthony way Lagos collapsed as a result of ‘heavy storm’. According to an inside source, the event centre which was officially... Read More

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Tiwa Savage and Baby Jam Jam have ‘a ball’ in the Dubai desert (WATCH)

Although she is in Dubai to support Toolz on her big day today, Tiwa Savage has taken the opportunity to have a well-needed vacation with her son, Jamil. Tiwa who has been in the middle eastern country since Tuesday has been having quite some fun with baby Jam Jam. From pool side fun to taking... Read More

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#TSquared2016: ‘Ko Possible’ | Toolz politely turns down request by fan

It may be her big day but Toolz is in no Santa Claus mood to hand out her stuff especially not her prized possessions. Here is what happened. A fan asked for the Beat FM OAP’s beads she used for her traditional wedding ceremony in February but Toolz politely denied her request. See a snapshot of... Read More

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There is no environmental sanitation today

The monthly environmental Sanitation exercise has been put on hold on Saturday by Lagos State Government This means there can be human and/or vehicular movement today. This is to enable students sitting for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Examination as well as the invigilators have no restriction for the slated exam, according... Read More

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