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

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

‘There are no Avengers anywhere’ | Niger Delta youths have a message for FG

The Ijaw Youths Congress (IYC) on Thursday, advised the Federal Government what to do to end the slew of attacks by the Niger Delta Avengers who keep blowing up important pipelines in the region – consequently reducing Nigeria’s general oil production and output. The group also warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to jettison the idea... Read More

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Don Jazzy has some exciting news from Mavin Records

Hours after the release of his One and Only collaboration with Korede Bello, Don Jazzy has announced that a Reekado Banks album will be coming out this year. Reekado Banks – who won the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015 in controversial circumstances – has an array of hit singles including the award-winning Katapot and Oluwa Ni tracks.... Read More

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Why Minister of Finance can’t guarantee full budget implementation

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that there is no guarantee that the Federal Government would implement the 2016 budget in full. The minister, yesterday, was summoned alongside the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele by the National Assembly to give a reportage of the current situation of the country’s economy... Read More

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‘There’s a systematic plot to kill Idoma people’ – Benue deputy governor

The Deputy Governor of Benue state, Benson Abonu on Thursday, told the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs that there is a systematic move to kill the people of Benue state by Fulani herdsmen. At a public hearing on the “influx of herdsmen to Benue State and the clashes among Tiv, Agatu communities and... Read More

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Meet Ese Oruru’s baby girl (PHOTOS)

14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was abducted and later rescued, on Thursday, gave birth to her baby in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. Ese was delivered of the child at the Government House Clinic where she gave birth to a baby girl. Pictures of the child and Ese Oruru’s joyous mother have now surfaced on the internet. See... Read More

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Reuben Abati: Tomato scarcity as metaphor

One of the major news items in circulation has been the scarcity of tomato. Incidentally, Nigeria is (was) the 14th largest producer of tomato in the world and the second largest producer in Africa, after Egypt, but our country hardly produces enough to meet the local demand of about 2.3 million tonnes, and lacks the... Read More

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‘Fulani herdsmen may be affiliated with Boko Haram’ – Army chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed that the marauding Fulani herdsmen may be connected to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said on Thursday, that there may be a possibility that the herdsmen are affiliated with the insurgents. The Army chief said this during a visit to the Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle... Read More

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Opinion: I’m wondering. Who told you what music to like?

by Osarumen Osamuyi Now, do you remember Mime for a Change? It’s the episode of Powerpuff Girls where an accidental bleach spill turned Rainbow the Clown, a garish party entertainer into the evil Mr. Mime who in turn, turned Townsville into a greyscale dystopia. Blossom and Buttercup went after the villain, but ended up getting themselves... Read More

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Opinion: The travails of Chidi Duru

by Ikechukwu Amaechi Let me disclose from the outset that Nze Chidi Duru is my friend. I met him for the first time sometime in 1999 through a mutual friend who is now late, Tony Anyanwu, who represented my Federal Constituency, Ahiazu-Ezinihitte Mbaise, in the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003. Both Chidi and... Read More

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Poetry: WHISPERS

by Henry Emenike Anumudu I. On that dark and moonless night I saw them… Trample noiseless into cascades of derelict blocks I heard them… Beg and cry, whimper and moan ‘Twas fruitless, souls were thrown, like bags Into dark empty wagons I saw them… And my heart thumped. as the sound, rickety…rickety tore, like a... Read More

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

As your day draws to an end, here are top 5 stories that drove th day. 1) PDP leaders meet to discuss party crisis The Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) has in recent months been embroiled in an internal crisis. However, the crisis took a different dimension following the party’s national convention that took place in... Read More

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Remember Lynxxx? He’s back and starting over… with God (READ)

Rapper, Lynxxx has been off the radar for the past couple of years – only being active on his Instagram page where he often shared inspirational, philosophical and religious-inclined messages. Upon his return from the 3-year hiatus, Lynxxx says he’s learnt so much in such a little time while stressing the fact that he’s starting... Read More

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Owambe just got better with Korede Bello and Don Jazzy’s new collaboration (WATCH)

Korede Bello is here with a new single titled One & Only produced by Don Jazzy. The song is accompanied with a traditional vibe – one could trace to the Fuji genre. Owambe just got a whole lot sweeter. Watch the video directed by Aje Films.

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Sean Tizzle is not ‘bleaching’ | 6 other things went in his latest interview (WATCH)

Sean Tizzle had an interview with HFTV recently, where he addressed some of the controversies he has recently been embroiled in, his career and new projects. Here are 7 things we learned about Sean Tizzle from the interview Sean Tizzle has been working on his second album in the United States of America When asked by... Read More

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House of Rep passes 19 bills in one day

The House of Representatives today passed nineteen bills in one sittings, thus making good its promise to reduce time spent on passing bills. Some of the bills passed by the House include the bill for an Act to amend the Advance Fee Fraud and other related offences act, a bill for an Act to Amend... Read More

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#TSquared2016: These are the celebrities that have arrived in Dubai so far for Toolz big day (PHOTOS)

This weekend, Dubai is the place to be for your ‘A-List Celeb’ ID card, as Beat FM OAP, Tolu Toolz Oniru is getting married to Captain Tunde Demuren. Their celebrity friends and family have been arriving in the middle eastern city to prepare for the big day. Here are the celebrities who have been spotted so... Read More

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#FalseAlert: Don Jazzy did not fire Bizzle Osikoya (and he needs tomatoes too)

Earlier today, we told you about a report by NET which claimed Don Jazzy had fired his right-hand man, Bizzle Osikoya from Mavin records. We had called Osikoya earlier in the day, but whilst he didn’t give an on the record response a source closed to him had said he would ‘settle the matter soon’.... Read More

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“A huge day for Trump” | The Donald has finally clinched the GOP nomination

Presumptive nominee for the United States Republican nomination is now the official candidate, save for the convention next month. He has clinched the 1,237 delegates, leaping over the number required to become the nominee Senator Ted Cruz clinched a total of 563 at today, and Governor John Kasich clinched only 161. As CNN’s Dana Bush... Read More

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Just in: Mourinho has been appointed as Manchester United manager

by Chi Ibe After days of frenzied speculation, Jose Mourinho has finally been appointed officially as manager of Manchester United, after its former manager, Louis Van Gaal was fired on Monday. The Portuguese manager has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Red Devils. Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes flew in for talks with Ed Woodward to... Read More