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March 2, 2016

Glitz, glam and exceptional performances, at the Etisalat-Sponsored Love Like a Movie 3 (PHOTOS)

Last weekend, the grand ball room of the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, played host to a line-up of celebrities, business moguls, fashion entrepreneurs and many more, as they all trooped in to watch the 3rd edition of the “Etisalat-Sponsored Love Like a Movie,” created by Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter, Darey-Art Alade. Headlined by International... Read More
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March 2, 2016

‘Too busy for romance’ | Nigerian/American actress denies dating Chris Rock

From getting cosy with each other at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party last month to being spotted together at the Vanity Fair Oscars’ after-party alongside the comic’s mum, Nigerian/American actress Megalyn Echikunwoke and Chris Rock have sparked dating rumours. However Megalyn has come out to shut-down these rumours saying she is ‘too busy’ for romance at the... Read More
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March 2, 2016

Abba Moro’s hopes dashed, denied bail (PHOTOS)

Former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro appeared in court on Wednesday for hearing on his bail application. Justice Anwuli Chikere had on Monday, ordered the immediate remand of Moro, and two others, in Kuje prison, pending the hearing of today’s bail application. Moro and Anaesthesia Nwaobia, a Permanent Secretary in the ministry and a Deputy Director Finance,... Read More
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March 2, 2016

‘We’ll block all leakages and strengthen democracy’ | Read Saraki’s response to OBJ’s letter

Senate President Bukola Saraki has issued an official response to the letter written to the National Assembly by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo had forwarded a letter dated Wednesday, January 13, accusing the lawmakers of being insensitive to the economic realities of the nation with their plan to purchase exotic vehicles worth billions of naira. He... Read More
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Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti sentenced to 6-months in prison | YNaija.com
March 2, 2016

Army ‘orders release’ of Ransome-Kuti, a week after Falana threatens to sue

Brigadier General Enitan Ransome-Kuti is reported to have been recommended for release from custody by the Nigerian Army Council. Ransome Kuti was arrested in January 2015 and tried for abandoning his duty post in Baga while serving as commander of a joint multinational task force in the war for Boko Haram. The Brigadier General was also accused of... Read More
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March 2, 2016

PDP BoT meeting: Alas, another postponement, perhaps the last one

The Peoples Democratic Party has yet again, announced the postponement of the meetings of its National Caucus, Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Committee (NEC). The information was disseminated through a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in Abuja on Tuesday. The national caucus meeting has now been pushed forward till... Read More
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March 2, 2016

Police on the trail of Ikorodu schoolgirls’ kidnappers

The Police in Lagos and Ogun states are said to be on the trail of 10 gunmen who kidnapped three female students from Babington Macaulay ‎Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday afternoon. Three Rapid Response Squad helicopters were said to have carried out surveillance of the creeks and neighboring bushes for a possible location of the hoodlums... Read More
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March 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Zika virus can cause paralysis | Super Tuesday results | Top Army officers lose positions | More stories

PENGASSAN ‘has no hand’ in PPPRA leadership crisis. Punch Top military officers involved in the $2.1bn arms deal lose positions. Nation Replace 23,000 ghost workers with unemployed youths – Reps advises FG. Vanguard FG won’t probe former minister of agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina. Leadership Adetunji to be installed as Olubadan on Friday – Kingmakers. Punch Kogi speaker,... Read More
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March 2, 2016

4 Boko Haram informants arrested by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

4 persons suspected to be informants of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have been arrested by the headquarters of 33 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Bauchi. One of the arrested informants was said to have carried out surveillance on the Madalla church before it was bombed. The informants are- Victor Moses, Abubakar Shettima, Salisu Mohammed Bello... Read More
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March 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tonto Dikeh’s push gift | Ciara can’t get enough of Nigeria | Kim Kardashian-West gets sued | More stories

Welcome to today’s Entertainment Roundup of news from your favourite celebrities- in Nigeria and around the world. YNaija is here to keep you in the loop of what you may have missed in the entertainment world. Tonto Dikeh’s romantic push gift from husband Nollywood entertainer Tonto Dikeh got a diamond encrusted wristwatch and necklace from... Read More
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March 2, 2016

Malibu oil deal: Ex-AGF, Adoke questioned by foreign investigators [DETAILS]

Embattled former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, is reported to have been questioned by Netherlands security officials over his role in the Malabu oil. It would be recalled that Adoke, in a letter to Vice-Presdient Yemi Osinbajo, stated that he is currently pursuing a university degree in Netherlands, hence... Read More
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March 2, 2016

5 Nigerians make Forbes 2016 World’s Billionaires list + See top 20

The usual suspects- President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga; Chairman of Forte Oil, Mr. Femi Otedola; Founder and Executive Chairman, Famfa Oil Limited, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija; and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu- were the Nigerians included in Forbes 2016 Wolrd’s Billionaires list, which was released on... Read More
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March 2, 2016

23,000 ghost workers: Federal lawmakers make a ‘pretty decent’ suggestion to Buhari

Members of the House of Representatives have reminded the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of its promise to provide 3 million jobs for the unemployed youths. The House, presided over by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara told the government to do all it can to help the growing umber of unemployed youths in the country. The House unanimously... Read More
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March 2, 2016

Why FG will not probe former Agriculture Minister, Akinwumi Adesina

“We need to support him in order to succeed,“ says the incumbent Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, about his predecessor, Akinwumi Adesina, who is the immediate past Minister of Agriculture and now the President of the African Development Bank (ADB). Ogbeh averred that the federal government will give Adesina maximum support... Read More
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