Opinion: An encounter with General Buratai, a soldiers’ soldier

On December 12, 2015, my phone displayed missed calls from the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. Such missed calls from security spokespersons, can signify ‘fire on the mountain.’ I had been in Maiduguri the previous week on a special assignment where I encountered a team of Lt General Tukur Buratai, the Nigeria’s Chief of... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: A boiling southern cauldron and the insults of northern governors

Last week I wrote an essay titled ‘The Road To Kigali’ which was widely published. The callous response of the northern governors to the horrendous events in Enugu has compelled me to write this contribution as something of a follow-up. These are difficult and troubling times and these are times that the truth needs to... Read More

May 1, 2016

Keeping up with Tiwa and TeeBillz: A recap of what transpired in the last 72 hours

This is one family drama that has gotten audiences glued to their timelines but unlike ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, this is unscripted. One can hardly keep up as each day brings its own twist and turns. But to keep you firmly in the loop, here’s a recap of all that’s happened in 72 hours... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Wizkid gets ‘Zambia Love’ (WATCH)

Coming off the heels of his successful concert in Sierra Leone, Wizkid delivers yet another entertaining performance in Zambia. Concertgoers in the South African country were ecstatic to see Wizkid perform. The Starboy world tour heads to Southeast Asia.

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May 1, 2016

‘Secret’ Boko Haram bomb factory discovered in Borno (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops, on Friday April 30, discovered a ‘secret Boko Haram’, Improvised Explosive Device making factory in Ngala town, Borno state. Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, who disclosed this, said: “the ever hard working troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have again succeeded in bursting a secret Boko Haram terrorists.” “It... Read More

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May 1, 2016

#PanamaPapers: Former minister linked to expensive properties in Panama

A former Minister for National Planning and co-chairman of the Lagos at 50 planning committee, Rasheed Gbadamosi, has been named in the international PanamaPaper scandal that revolves around shady Panamanian company, Mossack Fonseca. According to Premium Times, documents retrieved from Mossack Fonseca’s database shows that Gbadamosi owns two luxurious penthouses in Panama, which he bought... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Charly Boy scolds TeeBillz & Tiwa Savage for ‘washing their dirty linen in public’

‘TeeBillz and Tiwa Savage una fall my hand no be small’, says an unimpressed Charly Boy who doesn’t ‘comment on people’s private lives’, but owes his ‘reading fans’ a comment on the trending news – that has become the ill-fated marriage of the celebrity couple. The Area Fada and veteran singer shares his Sunday morning... Read More

Charly Boy, Marriage, TeeBillz, tiwa savage

May 1, 2016

‘Some FCT judges have been bought by high-profile suspects’ – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating four Abuja Federal High Court Judges for allegedly frustrating corruption cases brought before them for trial. The judges are said to have issued suspicious injunctions and soft landing for suspects, thus making their courts attractive for suspects seeking to frustrate their cases. According to The... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Diddy to release ‘last album’ and focus on ‘doing films’

After 26 years in the music business, American hip hop recording artiste –Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has announced that after this last album and tour, he intends to retire from the industry to venture into movie making. He disclosed this in his latest interview with Cigar Aficionado Magazine. The entertainer said: “I’m going to put out... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Drake’s new album sells over 600k copies in 24 hours

As expected, Drake‘s new album –Views which dropped on Friday, April 29 is making quite an impact in terms of sales. It reportedly sold over 600,000 copies on Itunes in just 24 hours of release. According to the news website – The Verge – who reached out to sources close to Republic Records, Drake is... Read More

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May 1, 2016

‘Fulani herdsmen masquerading as Muslims’ – Cleric

Most of the Fulani herdsmen carrying out attacks across the country are not true Muslims, says a Muslim cleric, Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Oluwa. Oluwa, who’s the Chairman, Nasrul Lahil Fathi (NASFAT) Iju/Oko Oba branch, spoke on Saturday, while addressing journalists at the fifth anniversary of the organisation. He said Islam frowns at a situation where... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Opinion: Enugu massacre and the hypocrisy of Northern Governors

Still in a mourning mood over the mindless massacre at Enugu by suspected Fulani herdsmen, the nation’s heavy heart was further daggered by what can best be described as the petulance of an arrogant set of governors from the northern part of the country who take pleasure in talking down on the other parts of... Read More

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May 1, 2016

The early signs of change may be confusing – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, disclosed that the federal government will establish an Innovation Fund that is geared towards creating opportunities for Nigerian youths to have access to funds for innovation and entrepreneurship. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity, quoted the Vice President to have said this while speaking at The Platform, a... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Sheriff defies party chieftains, pursues amendment of PDP constitution

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff is said to be moving towards changing the constitution of the opposition party to favour his ambition. Sheriff’s goal is to contest the chairmanship of the party at the national convention of the PDP on May 21, however, many party chieftains are opposed to... Read More

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May 1, 2016

How Oshiomhole’s Deputy survived assassination attempt

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu, was almost killed on Saturday, when his campaign entourage was attacked by gunmen in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. A policeman, an operative of the Department of State Security and three other persons were reportedly injured from the attack. Odubu is said to have... Read More

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May 1, 2016

‘The constitution allows us to move freely’ – Fulani herdsmen

Herdsmen have described as ‘unconstitutional’, the attempts to stop them from grazing their cattle in any part of the country, especially in the south. The herdsmen, under the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, said the constitution guaranteed their movement into any part of the country. Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Plateau State, Nuru Abdullahi,... Read More

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May 1, 2016

‘Killers are roaming about freely while victims are behind bars’ – Shiite sect

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), on Saturday, reiterated its resolve not to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna State government to investigate the violent face-off between the group and the Nigerian army. While thanking the Northern State Governors Forum for at least acknowledging the bloody clash, IMN, however,... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Reuben Abati: May Day, Tiwa Savage, her husband and Nigeria

“Ol’boy, man don see something oh.” “Wetin you see?” “My eyes don see something. My ears don hear, and my mouth sef, I for talk something join.” “Talk make I hear” “No be dis Tiwa Savage and him husband matter? The husband wey say him wife offend am, he no gi am food, him wife... Read More

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April 30, 2016

This is what Asa’s fans should expect tomorrow

Award-winning artiste, Asa is holding her first concert as a headliner in Nigeria on Sunday, May 1. The concert which is tagged –Asa: Live in Lagos will be held at the Eko Hotel and Suites. Speaking at the media briefing on Saturday, the singer promised fans a magical experience. “Tomorrow is going to be fun.... Read More

Asa, Asa: Live in Lagos

April 30, 2016

Olamide finally finds his ‘YBNL Princess’

In January 2016, YBNL CEO, Olamide was asked if he would consider signing a female act to his record label. The rapper responded by saying that; if he was ever going to sign a female artiste, she’d have to possess 3 times the hunger he has. 3 months down the line, it appears a talented... Read More

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April 30, 2016

‘El-Zakzaky’s teachings caused Zaria massacre’ – Shi’a Muslims

A Shi’a Islamic organization, the Rasulul A’Azam Foundation (RAAF), has described as untrue the insinuation in some quarters that all Shiite Muslims are violent and have no respect for constituted authority. This was stated by the President of the foundation, Sheikh Nuru Dass, during a one day summit between the Nigerian security agencies and RAAF.... Read More

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April 30, 2016

Daddy Freeze to Tiwa Savage: ‘Your interview will make TeeBillz more suicidal’

Radio presenter, Daddy Freeze has opined that Mavin singer, Tiwa Savage could have been more cautious while granting the recent interview about her marriage to Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun. The singer’s husband, evidently depressed, took to Instagram a couple of days ago to vent and rant about his frustrations, inadequacies and pains. In the course of... Read More

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April 30, 2016

‘We received N2.5m from Nigerians for #OccupyNASS’ – CUPS

The Citizens United for Peace and Stability, has revealed that it received N2, 585,531 from ‘patriotic Nigerians’ to fund the #OccupyNASS movement. The 3-day protest of #OccupyNASS at the National Assembly was called off on Friday, April 29. Some of the demands made by CUPS while the protest lasted, were; the immediate resignation of the... Read More

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Vincent Enyeama quits the Nigerian senior national team || YNaija.com

April 30, 2016

‘Nigerians should beg Enyeama’ – Taribo West

Pastor Taribo West, a former Super Eagles player, has advised Nigerians to beg goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to return to the National team. Enyeama, who plays his club football for Lille, in France, retired from the Super Eagles as a result of a bitter disagreement with former coach, Sunday Oliseh. Taribo told Punch Newspapers that the... Read More

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April 30, 2016

Ezekwesili to Buhari: ‘What didn’t work in 1984 can’t be a solution today’

A former Minister of Education and co-convener of BBOG advocacy group, Oby Ezekwesili, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to impose on the Nigerian state, the same economic policies that failed him during his military regime of 1984. Ezekwesili said the ‘archaic’ and ‘opaque’ economic principles of Buhari have led to the suffering of... Read More

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April 30, 2016

Charles Novia: Tiwa Savage is the gullible girl that fell for a bad guy

I watched the video interview of Tiwa Savage. And I have a few thoughts on it. Seems to me that the basic idea, coming from a PR perspective, was to pull a fast Olivia Pope ish on the scandal which broke a few hours ago. And understandably so. Tiwa Savage is a Brand Ambassador for... Read More

Charles Novia, Marriage, TeeBillz, tiwa savage

April 30, 2016

NPFL Preview: Ikorodu United battle Heartland | MFM welcome Awka United

This weekend promises to be more than just a league weekend. With the successful partnership between La Liga and the LMC completed, we can only hope for more positive stories coming from the Nigerian Professional Football League. 9 match venues will come alive this weekend. Two matches will be played on Saturday then the other... Read More

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April 30, 2016

The series of events that led to Tiwa Savage’s split from TeeBillz

On September 27, 2014, YNaija reported that Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz were having marital issues – 6 months into their much publicised wedding. At the time, Tiwa was spotted, unusually alone at events, and she was also late in sending birthday wishes to her estranged husband. Those were the initial red flags we noticed, hence... Read More

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Marriage, TeeBillz, tiwa savage

April 30, 2016

Opinion: Samuel Ortom, the anti-people Governor

Birthdays should ideally be ‎periods of introspection, while being thankful to the creator. People celebrate their birthdays as they choose, considering the fact that there are no defined standards to copy from. Neither can one impose a particular celebration-style on anybody. Particularly, where the celebrant is a public official, it requires a frugal and moderate... Read More

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April 30, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Fulani herdsmen and the looming reprisal attacks

For the past few months, Benue State in the North-Central part of Nigeria has been largely restive with attacks on villages by persons said to be marauding herdsmen; the most affected of these areas has been Agatu Local Government where over 300 persons were killed and thousands displaced. There have also been sporadic clashes involving... Read More

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