‘Apart from Buhari, Tinubu, every other person in APC is from PDP’ |10 things we learnt from Ahmed Gulak

Ahmed Gulak, who was a former Political Adviser to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, recently granted an interview to Premium Times, wherein he spoke on several topics including the possibility of Jonathan being indicted in the ongoing anti-corruption war, the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party and why they lost the 2015 election. Gulak also spoke on... Read More

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April 2, 2016

DSS ‘arrests’ top Boko Haram commander in Lokoja

Khalid Albarnawi, a top level leader of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, is reported to have been arrested near a military facility in Lokoja, Kogi state on Friday. This is according to a series of tweets published by Ahmad Salkida, a journalist renowned for his access to top Boko Haram militants. Albarnawi, who is the... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Opinion: Wike’s blood money and the second assassination of Samuel Okonta

While on a condolence visit to the headquarters of the NYSC in Port Harcourt few days after the war between the ballot and bullet was fought, the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike – who left his home probably in trepidation over his explicit role in fanning the embers of violence that left several dead... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Opinion: Fayose is not a threat to national security, only to dictatorship

A statement issued recently by one Taiwo Olatunbosun, the Ekiti State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), labeling the governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, a threat to national security because of the governor’s statements and posture to the leadership style of the Buhari-led federal government is not only ridiculous and hypocritical, it... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Nigerian starlet, Alex Iwobi shines as Arsenal hammer Watford

Following the drama that ensued between Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and his manager Arsene Wenger after the former blamed his team for their poor performance, the trip to Vicarage road was expected to be a nervy one. However the Gunners appeared cool, calm and collected as they dismantled the Hornets 4-0 at the Emirates on... Read More

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April 2, 2016

RMD, OC Ukeje, Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa others attend Hush premiere (PHOTOS)

It was a showcase of the best of Nollywood on Friday, April 1 as major players in the industry gathered at the launch of the highly anticipated Africa Magic production –Hush. The event which was hosted by TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu , took place at the Four Points by Sheraton in Victoria Island, Lagos. The... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Timipre Sylva ‘suspended’ by APC

Former governor of Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva has been suspended by the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress. The state executive of the party on Saturday, announced the suspension of Sylva from the ruling party. A statement was released to this effect by the State chairman of the party, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe and secretary, Daniel... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Emuleomo Adebayo: The similarities between Batman vs Superman and PDP vs APC

This is not a rejoinder to any article. I was discussing with a couple of colleagues about the movie; Dawn of Justice – Batman versus Superman. Such an awesome movie if you ask me but then, I did feel like it had too many unnecessary and extended scenes. Superhero movies are meant to be all... Read More

April 2, 2016

Boko Haram bomb factory destroyed by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, disclosed that it has destroyed a factory where Boko Haram terrorists make Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs in Wulwata village, Bama Local Government Area, Borno state. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the troops attached to 155 Task Force Battalion... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Soldiers never protested ‘water shortage’ – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has rebuffed news of protesting soldiers engaged in the war against Boko Haram which was reported by some media outlets. In a statement released by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army revealed that its attention was drawn to a partiucular news article titled “Angry soldiers Block, Release... Read More

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YNaija's 100 most influential people in politics | Photo: http://www.blacknaija.com/

April 2, 2016

YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation’s political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian politics. They are the movers and shakers of the political space in Nigeria… nary a conversation on politics without these names popping up. Asides politics,... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Tiwa Savage takes up new hustle (WATCH)

It’s not everyday you get to see a female celebrity in the famous ‘Keke Maruwa’ now known as ‘Keke NAPEP’. Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage was spotted goofing around in a video she shared via Snapchat. Watch below.

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April 2, 2016

How 3 female minors were sent out of their homes ‘for being witches’

Three young girls sent out of their homes by their families and relations over allegations of witchcraft, were on Friday rescued by the Child’s Right and Rehabilitation Network Children Center in Eket, Cross Rivers state. CRARN, a center founded in 2003, takes in children abandoned or sent away by their families who accuse them of... Read More

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April 2, 2016

DettolCleanNaija storms Port Harcourt… Vote now to decide the location

Dettol one of the world’s leading consumer Health and Hygiene brand is revolutionizing the surface cleaning segment with the introduction of its new product, Dettol Multi Surface Cleaner. This new revolutionary product is a confirmation of Dettol’s vision of healthier homes and happier lives through innovative solutions. Growing Hygiene need stays as one of top... Read More

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April 2, 2016

‘Nigerians should be patient, things will not change overnight’ – Bishop Okonkwo

Popular pastor and Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Mike Okonkwo, has faith in President Muhammadu Buhari to fix Nigeria, saying that “it will be foolhardy to say things will change overnight”. Okonkwo, who was a vocal supporter of President Buhari during the 2015 election, also said Nigerians are ‘naturally impatient’ and ‘once... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Fani-Kayode: Buhari, Biafra and the double standard of a government in denial (PART II)

Thankfully under President Goodluck Jonathan the Igbo managed to do better than at any other time in our history. As a matter of fact this was so much the case that Nigerians from other parts of the country, particularly the Yoruba and the Hausa-Fulani, often sulked about it and openly complained. Jonathan had a soft... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Dele Momodu: A drive through the forests of a thousand demons

Fellow Nigerians, I’m not sure how many of you know or remember the famous Yoruba novelist, Daniel Oroleye Fagunwa. If you’re Yoruba, and attended school when education was still well-rounded, you are likely to be quite familiar with that mystical author of epic literature and magical reality. Who has not read or heard of the... Read More

April 2, 2016

Huge traffic from unemployed Nigerians crashes Police websites

Following the announcement of enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force, hordes of unemployed Nigerians and other potential candidates surged onto the two online police portals for the registration. The huge amount of traffic witnessed by www.psc.gov.ng and www.npf.gov.ng, forced the portals to crash and according to Punch Newspapers, they both remained inaccessible for most part... Read More

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April 2, 2016

If I have a child, everyone would know – Toke Makinwa

Popular On-air-personality, Toke Makinwa, has denied having a love-child. The internet – specifically Toke Makinwa’s Instagram page – suffered a little meltdown earlier in the week when one of her followers accused her of having a child and also refusing to let the public about it. Toke Makinwa further gave her fans something to talk... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Budget delay: ‘Don’t point fingers at Buhari’ – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari should not be made a scapegoat for the delay in assenting into law, the 2016 Appropriation Bill. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the fact that the details of the budget isn’t ready has prevented President Buhari from signing the... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Many people are willing to die for Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, has urged the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to tread carefully on the issued of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB says Kanu, who’s currently in detention, will stop accepting food that goes through the Department of State Security, to avoid the possibility of being poisoned. IPOB had a few days... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Radio Biafra resumes transmission

In spite of the continued incarceration of founder, Nnamdi Kanu, pirate radio station, Radio Biafra, has started streaming live across the Nigerian airwaves, as stated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to TheCable, the station is now live on Tune In, a radio service which operates on the Internet. The report further stated... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Ali-Modu Sheriff ‘will successfully destroy the PDP’ – Governor Shettima

“His Excellency, Senator Ali Sheriff is my boss and is someone that I am eternally indebted to. I always tend to shy away from commenting on issues directly involving him”, says Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state in an interview with Vanguard. Having made the above statement, one would think he’d actually keep to his... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Wike suspends Works Commissioner… days after discarding Amaechi’s monorail project

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has suspended his Commissioner for Works, Kevin Wachukwu. The Works Commissioner was suspended with immediate effect on Friday, April 1. Wike’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, disseminated news of the suspension. Wachukwu’s Special Adviser on Special Projects has been asked to take over the responsibility of supervising projects... Read More

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April 1, 2016

13 hours after outbreak, firefighters ‘quench’ Kano market inferno

In the wee hours of Friday, an inferno gutted Gwarzo Market in the Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano state. As the fire raged on, properties worth millions of naira were destroyed as 30 shops bowed to the inferno. The fire which began at about 1:45am was put out almost 13 hours later at... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Did T.B Joshua predict Jacob Zuma’s woes? (WATCH)

How specific are prophecies meant to be? It would appear that Malawian President, Peter Mutharika claimed a prophesy made by Pastor T.B Joshua -which was not meant for him. The question is why did Mutharika swiftly claim a prophesy that was at best very vague? Paranoia maybe or a deep rooted superstitious fear? The leader... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: How your mindset affects that relationship

When you sign up with me on The Achieve Your Marriage Goal 12 month plan, one of the first things I help you achieve is dealing with wrong mindsets about relationships and marriages resulting from your upbringing, environment and significant emotional experiences. Your mindset is a powerful thing and it can be one thing that... Read More

April 1, 2016

Nigerians are suffering, yet Buhari attends a summit he knows nothing about – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has called on Nigerians to implore President Muhammadu Buhari to cut back his incessant foreign trips. President Buhari is presently in the United States of America for the 4th Nuclear Security Summit. Fayose on Friday, urged the President to pay attention to the suffering of Nigerians rather than travelling... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Biafra, Buhari and the double standard of a government in denial

“The power of a bold idea uttered publicly in defiance of dominant opinion cannot be easily measured. Those special people who speak out in such a way as to shake up not only the self-assurance of their enemies, but the complacency of their friends, are precious catalysts for change” ― Howard Zinn. This is one... Read More

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April 1, 2016

The new music smartphone, Tecno Boom J8 finally unveiled

TECNO, Lagos-the mobile Telecoms Company gives music lovers something to cheer about on Thursday, March 31, 2016 as the mobile maker unveiled its latest music phone, the TECNO BOOM J8. The upgraded music smartphone flagged off a new era of TECNO mobile devices which run on TECNO’s custom operating system, the HiOS. The unique user... Read More

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