‘Some APC Governors are under investigation’ – Odigie-Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has revealed that some of the governors under the umbrella of the party are under investigation by the Federal Government as opposed to the claims of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on “The Encounter with Constance Ikowu,” a programme on WEFM, Oyegun chided... Read More

APC, Buhari, EFCC, INEC, Media, Muhammadu, Oyegun, PDP

Opinion: Ulomka (my home is better)

By Ugochi Obidiegwu In the Igbo language (one of the major languages in Nigeria), Ulomka means my home is better. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, home means the house you live in especially with your family. That is a good definition but for the purpose of this article, your home is wherever you... Read More

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D’banj just caught a telecoms company ‘milking his sweat illegally’

D’banj is extremely livid after discovering that a telecommunications company has been ‘milking his sweat illegally’. The singer took to Twitter, Friday afternoon, to air his displeasure while vowing to take action against the yet to be named company. A certain telecom company in Nigeria has been milking off my sweat illegally and I just caught them. This... Read More

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After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)

In March, audiences applauded the brilliant short musical film by Falz for his single – Soldier featuring Simi. One would remember how Falz led a successful operation to rescue Simi, who played his love interest in the video after she was kidnapped by some militants. Well MTV, Simi and Falz decided to give us an... Read More

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‘Nigeria’s economy would have collasped if not for President Buhari’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Friday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s election saved Nigeria from economic collapse. According to a statement signed by the Minister’s spokesperson, Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. He said: “For the fact that God loves... Read More

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Enough is Enough: President Buhari, where are we going?

‘Every generation must out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.’ – Frantz Fanon In January 2012, citizens from all walks of life were part of the #OccupyNigeria movement asking government to cut institutional waste; prosecute those responsible from driving our subsidy payments from N219.72 billion in 2006 to N1.9 trillion... Read More

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‘I don’t rule the country alone’ | President Buhari speaks on his biggest shock in office

President Muhammdu Buhari, on Thursday, disclosed that he was shocked when he was informed that oil would sell at $30 per barrel instead of $100, saying that there was no money to import food. The President stated this while speaking with editors and newspaper executives to mark his one year in office. Buhari further lamented... Read More

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‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message

To celebrate the 2016 children day, President Muhammadu Buhari sent out a message to the nation. Here are five things we learnt from the message Every child has a right to an education “On this happy occasion for our children, I reaffirm my belief that it is the right of every Nigerian child to have... Read More

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Opinion: Femi Adesina- When you are no longer suffering

By Frank Ijege After completing my secondary school, I ‘hustled’ to gain admission into the university for about five or six years, before luck smiled on me. In fact during those trying days, I dared God and wondered why he would let luck shine on those with lower scores, while my higher scores are worth... Read More

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Garba Shehu: 9 key milestones in President Buhari’s first year

Twelve months ago, President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He came to power following the decisive victory of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC over the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP and its candidate, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The... Read More

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How Fulani herdsmen attacked Gov. Ortom’s village & killed 50 people

The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, revealed that Fulani herdsmen attacked his hometown, killing more than 50 of his kinsmen and burning over 200 hectares of his rice farm. The Governor stated this when he was paid a condolence visit by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum led by Governor Rochas Okorocha... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria’s Buhari, change and challenge of history

By Chido Nwangwu Citizens of Africa’s most influential country of 183 million will agree with me that Nigeria’s problems are compounded by the extraordinary scale of outright theft of oil and gas money by government officials, corporations and small mercenary/militant groups. Remarkably, mainly colorful and inflated accounting books were kept by these conniving gangs; full of... Read More

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Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

By Kingsley Charles Dear son, I’ve slunk into your cubbyhole this midnight hour to whisper this confession to your ears while you lie asleep, snoring softly. Where I lay on my bed, I could scarce sleep, for my heart was laden with grief. The evil that has become my habit haunted me. Son, as I... Read More

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Opinion: Amaechi- 51 garlands to the new face of democracy in Nigeria

By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLE My good friend and political leader, Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who piloted with other great Nigerians the ousting of the last looting PDP Administration under the watch of Dr Goodluck Jonathan that ruined and brought our country to her knees, will by this Friday, May 27,... Read More

Amaechi, APC, election, Ex-Governor, Minister, River State, transport

Manchester United’s appointment of Mourinho sets the Internet afire

After a long wait, the Special One is finally here. Jose Mourinho was unveiled as the new man in charge of managerial duites at Manchester United and the announcement has sent the internet into an overdrive – with many commending the appointment while others are not so enthusiastic about it. Here is what they are... Read More

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Jose Mourinho unveiled as new manager of Manchester United (PHOTO)

Manchester United fans can now breathe easy as Jose Mourinho has been officially announced as the new manager of Manchester United. The Portuguese coach inked a three year deal with an option to stay at the club until at least 2020. We are delighted to announce Jose Mourinho is our new manager! Full statement: https://t.co/PDiHMIWnpd #WelcomeJose pic.twitter.com/eZ8NBSz2up... Read More

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#TSquared2016: Toolz and her friends ‘pour it up’ in Dubai (PHOTOS)

Less than 24 hours to her official married to her captain-charming, Tunde Demuren, Toolz and her friends had to toast to that when they went out last night for drinks. See snapshots from the wild night in Dubai from the OAP’s snapchat

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Opinion: Of corruption and the Jonathan alibi

By Usama Dandare Without mincing words, Nigeria is fantastically corrupt, corrupt in the sense that the country has the highest costs of corruption in the comity of other similarly corrupt-ridden nations: this is because in Nigeria, corruption doesn’t only exists as an act but widely accepted as a norm and a way of life. Studies... Read More

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Kanu Nwankwo’s wife, Amarachi is ‘living life to the fullest’ at 30 (PHOTOS)

Nigerian footballer Kanu Nwankwo‘s wife, Amarachi is 30 today. To mark her new age, the mother of 3, shared some captivating pictures. She also shared a motivational quote about living life at 30. Amarachi got married to the football star at the age of 18 in a lavish wedding ceremony in Owerri in 2004.... Read More

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Opinion: Buhari’s first year in office – Facts don’t lie

By Olalekan Waheed Adigun Even before Nigerians went to their polling boots on March 28, 2015 objective polls could safely predict a victory from opposition candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. Little wonder the spontaneous jubilations that greeted his victory even when counting is still on. One year after, Nigerians are not too certain as to whether... Read More

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“I brought the idea of signing Wizkid to Roc Nation” | 6 things we learnt from Wale’s Hot 97 interview (WATCH)

A few hours ago, American/Nigerian rapper Wale was on one of the most popular radio stations in the USA – Hot97 FM for an interview. In the course of the interview, Wale made some comments and revelations about Nigerian music such as Wizkid, Davido and Olamide. He revealed that he once brought the idea of signing... Read More

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Before you can operate a drone in Nigeria, this is what you must do

The use of drones (also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Nigeria, has increased in recent time, as some innovative business outfits and organizations have began to utilise the technology for their operations. Drones make things cheaper – remote sensing/mapping in Geology, could have helped us map the spread of Tuta Absoluta more efficiently. — Onye Nkuzi... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigerian geeks to start making money | Colonel dupes church | Manchester United sign Mourinho | More

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. EFCC convicted 140 people in 6 months Premium Times Female student commits suicide YNaija Governor Amosun says Nigeria’s federalism is fraudulent Punch Colonel dupes church of N34m, gets 7 years behind bars Punch There is a plot to kill Benue people YNaija Nigerian Airforce redeploy top officers... Read More

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Morning Devotion: What to know about the Sharia Bill, Child Protection Agency & other legislative issues

Joachim MacEbong talks about Legislative issues on Morning Devotion today as well as the #ShariaBill and the establishment of a Child Protection Agency. Take a listen below. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-13

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8 remarkable things about wealthy Abuja pastor, Joshua Iginla

The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla came to our awareness when he recently gave out 32 cars (16 SUVs and 16 sedans) to celebrate his birthday. Apparently, this is his usual fashion of parting with expensive gifts and he does so with careless abandon. Here are 8 remarkable things we know about... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to track today. 1) Ese Oruru gives birth to a baby girl 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was kidnapped from Bayelsa state to Kano state by 19-year-old tricycle driver, has reportedly given birth to a baby girl. 2) Children’s Day May 27 is globally recognized as the International Day... Read More

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Lest we forget, Fayose has not paid salaries in Ekiti state for FIVE months

There are few Nigerian politicians who enjoy attention as much as Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state. The Governor is always in the news for different reasons, some bordering on the inane and others controversial. From stopping to enjoy a plate of beans by the road side: to lambasting President Muhammadu Buhari: and admiring questionable ‘pears’: There’s no gain... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Nollywood couple reveal big news the Hollywood way | Sean Tizzle denies bleaching, again | More Stories

Here are some top stories you missed yesterday and the stories that are buzzing this morning. Gbenro and Osas Ajibade are expecting a baby Stella Damasus’ 16-year-old daughter gets recognized by the US president. Lynxxx, Gospel turns Gospel artiste (READ). #TSquared2016: These are the celebrities that have arrived in Dubai so far for Toolz big... Read More

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Why female undergraduate committed suicide in Kano

An undergraduate of the Bayero University of Kano, Sarah Imoleaya has purportedly committed suicide by ingesting insecticide. Why did she kill herself? – Academic frustration. Apparently, Sarah – a student in the Department of Library Science, Faculty of Education – had some issues with her course, which couldn’t be resolved. According to Bello Lukman, a... Read More

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At least someone remembers TeeBillz

Ever since everything went downward spiral for Tunji TeeBilz Balogun, little has been heard of the artiste-manager. His business might have also taken a hit as rapper CDQ – who was signed to his 323 management outfit, has parted ways with him. He is reported to be residing in a house in the 1004 housing estate... Read More

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