Nigerian troops rescue 180 captives from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have rescued 180 people who were held hostage by Boko Haram insurgents at Giltimari and Baale villages in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops of 7 Division Garrison and 112 Battalion, assisted by some Civilian JTF, dislodged the insurgents from Menari, Bulamari, Zangebe, Maafa, Mijigine, Baale and Kaltaram villages in... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

Court restrains Senate from arresting former EFCC boss Lamorde

A federal High court sitting in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Nigerian Senate and the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, from arresting the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde. It would be recalled that the Senate had last month initiated procedures to arrest Lamorde for failing to... Read More

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No fuel for Nigerians till May, no sleep for Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe kachikwu has said that fuel scarcity would be eliminated from Nigeria in the next two months. Kachikwu, who’s also the group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, said on Wednesday, that to avert future cases of fuel scarcity, the government will stop selling crude produced in the... Read More

Sexual molestation: Queens College teacher, Olaseni Oshifala ‘detained’

Olaseni Oshifala, the teacher at the center of the sexual harassment saga in Queen’s College, Yaba, has been detained by the police. The biology teacher is accused of sexually molesting a JSS2 pupil at night when she went to ease herself. Following the public outcry over the alleged sexual molestation, Queen’s College Old Girls’ Association... Read More

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Singer Lira Hand Picked By Bobbi Brown For South African Cosmetics 2016 Campaign

Founder and CCO of the company, Bobbi Brown explains why South Africa’s superstar was an easy collaborative choice fo…

In Taraba, 2 ‘Boko Haram commanders’ arrested

Two wanted Boko Haram commanders have been arrested by the Taraba Police Command. One Boko Haram commander, Ali Audu was arrested in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area while Abdulmumini Abdullahi, was arrested in Bali Local Government Area of the state. Taraba state Commissioner of Police, Shaba Alkali, made the disclosure during a press conference on... Read More

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Finally, Dasuki’s aide tastes freedom after 3 months in detention

Colonel Nicholas Ashinze, the former aide to ex-National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, has been released by the federal government. Ashinze who has been in detention since December 23, 2015, was released by 2pm on Wednesday afternoon. The military officer, having spent 3 months in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and... Read More

Opinion: #iStandWithBuhari and the limits of political opportunism

It has been almost a year now that some of us, swept by the euphoria of the “Change Mantra”, went all out to support perhaps the most persecuted presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. We were told severally how the General intends to “Islamize Nigeria”; we were told he was a member of the Islamic State... Read More

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Commentary: Who is after Pensions DG, Nellie Mayshak?

The recent suspension of Mrs. Nellie Mayshak, may come as a surprise to many, as she is one of the only government officials hired by the previous administration, that has survived the hurricane of “change”. Could this be an omission? Or is there something about her that fits into the change agenda? Mrs Nellie is... Read More

Opinion: Fayose and his reckless, immature comments

It is a known fact that no democracy survives without a conscious well organized opposition party, suffice to say there is need to have a virile opposition party that will serve as check against the excesses of any sitting government. It is however imperative that any attempt to ensure the forgoing be founded on profound... Read More

Multiple vehicle accident occurs in Victoria Island (PHOTOS)

A ghastly road accident involving ‘four vehicles’on Wednesday afternoon, took place around 1004 Estate, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred at about 2pm. Emergency services and law enforcement officials have been called to the scene of the accident. The number of casualty remains to be ascertained. #ACCIDENT:: 1542HRS – Traffic... Read More

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13 times 2Baba and Annie Idibia gave us relationship goals

After 12 years of what many would refer to as an ‘on and off relationship’, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia decided to put a ring on Annie Macaulay’s finger in 2012 leading to their wedding in 2013. Today marks the 3rd anniversary of their union and in commemoration of that milestone, YNaija has compiled 13 loved-up pictures... Read More

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Fidelity instant service – A short code to freedom

Banking on your phone just got easier! So easy, it’s like texting your friends. With the Fidelity Instant Banking Service (*770), you can do your basic banking transactions from the convenience of your homes and offices with the aid of your mobile phone. How does Instant Services work? The Instant Banking Service links your mobile... Read More

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‘Buhari, Buratai, others are prison bound’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Chief Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, will be prosecuted and jailed by the International Criminal Court for violation of human rights. The statement which was signed by IPOB spokespersons, Emma Nmezu and Clifford Chukwuemeka Iroanya, also queried the... Read More

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Doyin Okupe ‘doesn’t know what he’s saying’ – Obasanjo

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his former Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Doyin Okupe, as a hypocrite. Obasanjo said his former employee who recently described him as the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South West, is apparently ignorant. Okupe had said: “Baba Obasanjo still remains the undisputed and authentic leader of... Read More

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#RiversRerun: ‘Where is my money’ | APC chieftain fights INEC official (WATCH)

All appeared to be calm in one of the collation centers of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Rivers state, as the electoral officers went about their task unhindered, until the sudden appearance of Azubuike Nwanjoku, a member of the All Progressives Congress. “Where is my money,” Nwanjoku, a former Rivers lawmaker shouted at the INEC... Read More

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BREAKING: Senate passes 2016 budget… 3 months later

3 months after President Muhammadu Buhari submitted the initial copy of the nation’s budget, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, March 23, ratified the 2016 Appropriation Bill. Since its submission, the 2016 budget has been the subject of heated national discourse, owing to the discovery of several inflated figures, inconsistent budgeting and outright padding of the... Read More

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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is ‘the luckiest girl in the world’

Nollywood screen-diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde‘s 20 year marriage to her pilot husband, Capt. Matthew Ekeinde is the envy of millions, and yes! many would agree with her- she’s the luckiest girl in the world. Today is their wedding anniversary and to mark the occasion, the mother of 4 sent a heartwarming message to her boo whose birthday is also... Read More

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Judge to EFCC: ‘Comport yourself, my court is not a motor park’

Following a suit filed by an Australian Security contractor, Wolfgang Wolfgang Reinl, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an Abuja High Court Judge, Justice Peter Affen, has slammed the EFCC for trying to intimidate the court and delaying the trial. Reinl had filed a N2 billion suit against the EFCC for allegedly detaining... Read More

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Dasuki’s aide still in EFCC custody, 10 days after court ordered ‘immediate release’

Colonel Nicholas Ashinze, the former Military Assistant to former National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) is yet to be released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Military Authority. He was arrested on December 23, 2015, in connection to the $2.1 billion arms deal saga involving Dasuki, his former boss. According... Read More

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Tesslo Concepts Unveils The #LagosIsland Collection Featuring Mr. Fix Nigeria

Tesslo Concepts, the Nigerian fashion label that won the Best Fashion Designer Award at the Nigeria Fashion Show in P…

Metuh, Badeh suffer the same fate as Justice Abang ‘attends seminar’

The trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja, has yet again, been adjourned. The trial which was scheduled to commence today(Wednesday) was pushed forward to Thursday on the grounds that Justice Abang is attending a seminar. Similarly, the former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex... Read More

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‘You are my Superman’ | Read Annie Idibia’s heartwarming anniversary message to 2Baba

2baba and Annie Idibia got married on this day 3 years ago in a lavish wedding ceremony, in faraway Dubai surrounded by friends and family. To celebrate this, Annie Idibia took to Instagram to shower praises on the love of her life, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia. See below the emotion-filed messages to the African Queen sensation.

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Timi Frank feels ‘insulted’ by Oyegun | Kashamu has no chill | Trump ‘has something’ on Ted Cruz’s wife | More stories

PDP member arraigned for calling Kashamu drug baron. Vanguard Anti-Saraki Senators turns around to support Saraki. Premium Times Oyegun, Frank trades words over the role of APC publicity secretary. Leadership Fayemi ignores summons by Ekiti assembly over missing N852m UBEC fund. Punch Okorocha appoints new SSG. Vanguard Death Of Reps Member delays passage of 2016... Read More

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Sam Hart: Dear Mr President, we are not feeling this change

Greetings Mr. President with best regards of the day. I was prompted to write this letter to you after reading the one written to you by my brother and friend Japhet Omojuwa. It was the inimitable Prof. Chinua Achebe that said that if you do not agree with what someone else has written, then you... Read More

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Reno Omokri: If Jesus were alive today, he’d associate with Muslims

Today, in the wake of the Brussels bombing, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi wrote an oped on radicalism in Islam in which he quoted two verses from the Qur’an which are very profound. I want to be sure he is not lying or misrepresenting Islam. If you are Muslim and have read the Qur’an can you confirm... Read More

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Gender equality: Is the giant of Africa on the global stage?

In the past few weeks, one of the most important topics that has dominated the discourse among Nigerians is the unsuccessful passage of The Bill For An Act To Incorporate and Enforce Certain Provisions of The United Nations Convention On The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women – the protocol to the African... Read More

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Opinion: By all means, be mediocre… but allow the rest of us be extraordinary

From the foundations of earth’s pillars, man has always tolerated elegant mediocrity. Yet, those who have broken the bounds and ties of the makeshifts of mediocrity have always found themselves at the precipice of man’s wrath. Goodness, truth, beauty, achievement, good reputation are merits demanding and truly deserving of the highest accolades in human society.... Read More

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Opinion: The legislature’s unique chance to create Nigeria’s business sector blueprint

The review of the of Nigeria’s business laws have been overlooked for many years. However, after ranking 169th out of the 189 economies surveyed in the World Bank Doing Business report, there has been an urgent need for Nigeria to restructure its business environment in order to make it more investor-friendly, and to promote the... Read More

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Finally, APC Senators unite – Read why

Senators of the Senate Unity Forum and Like Minds, held an unprecedented meeting on Tuesday, with the aim of uniting after being at loggerheads for the past 9 months. While the SUF is a group of Senators who opposed Bukola Saraki’s emergence as Senate President, Like Minds is filled with proponents of the former governor... Read More

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