February 29, 2016

Buhari to religious leaders: ‘Pray for my administration’

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged religious leaders across Nigeria to remember him in their prayers, so as to be able to provide effective governance for the country. He also called on the religious leaders to support his administration’s bid to transform the nation. The President made the statement on Sunday in Abuja while speaking at... Read More

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February 29, 2016

Oscars 2016: ‘Hollywood is racist’ | Watch Chris Rock’s controversial opening monologue

Comic/actor- Chris Rock had a second attempt at hosting the Academy Awards on Sunday night, and his opening monologue- which lasted 10 minutes- was a mix of hard hitting criticism of Hollywood and hilarious swipes at fellow actors. Definitely one to enjoy- watch below.

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February 29, 2016

TUC to Buhari: ‘Start thinking of your second tenure’

Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has stated that at the current pace at which the Buhari administration is moving, it would be difficult for the government to achieve any development within its four years tenure. This was stated by the President of the labour group, Boboi Bala Kaigama, in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba... Read More

Buhari, Change, development, tenure, TUC

February 29, 2016

#LLAM3: Watch Kaffy teach Ciara how to dance ‘Kukere’, ‘Shakitibobo’… and she nailed it

After her final performance at the ‘Love Live A Movie 3’ concert on Sunday night, American R&B superstar invited Nigerian dance queen Kaffy onstage to teach her some popular Nigerian dance moves. Kaffy willingly obliged by teaching Ciara and her backup dancers how to dance to Iyanya’s “Kukere”, Tekno’s “Duro” and Olamide’s “Bobo”. Watch video below:

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February 29, 2016

10 photos from Ciara’s charged performance at Darey’s #LLAM3 concert

Grammy award winning American singer, Ciara gave a charged performance on Sunday night, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, during Darey Art Alade’s “Love Like a Movie 3” concert. See below, 10 photos from her performance:

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February 28, 2016

How Vector goofed at Darey’s #LLAM3 concert

In a classic case of mistaken identity, rapper, Vector suffered a forgivable goof at the ongoing Love Like a Movie 3 concert. At the event, which is being held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Vector joined Sammy of X3M Music to perform ‘See You Again’- for a tribute to iconic entertainment personalities who... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Ciara, Yemi Alade, Toke Makinwa, others bring their A-game to Darey’s #LLAM3 concert (PHOTOS)

Some of your favourite celebrities have converged at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the third edition of ‘Love Like A Movie’, Dare Art-Alade’s highly anticipated concert. Some of the popular celebrities who have graced the black carpet include Ciara, Darey, Toke Makinwa, Dr Sid, Ladiva Millen, Yemi Alade, Bovi, Mai Atafo,... Read More

Ciara, Darey, LLAM3, photo of Toke Makinwa, toke makinwa, Yemi Alade

Doyin Okupe

February 28, 2016

Doyin Okupe to VP Osinbajo: ‘You lied in a church’

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Sunday, described the recent statement credited to vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, that no new road has been built by government in the last ten years as “a lie and an absolute falsehood.” While expressing regrets that the statement was... Read More

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okupe, Osinbajo, roads, vice president

February 28, 2016

‘Stop speaking against Biafra’ | MASSOB warns Ohaneze youth wing

Pro-Biafra group, Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB), has condemned the youth arm of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), saying that the group was turning history upside down. MASSOB also accused OYC of betraying the Igbo people through its statement that Ndi-igbo should remain in a united Nigeria instead of having... Read More

biafra, MASSOB, Ohaneze, OYC

February 28, 2016

Fani Kayode to Sheriff: ‘By the time it’s all over, you’ll get the shocker of your life’

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the subtle threat perceived to have been thrown at him by controversial Peoples Democratic Party National chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Fani-Kayode, had upon knowledge of Sheriff’s appointment as the party chairma, stated that the former governor of Borno state has very strong ties to the deadly... Read More

fani-kayode, ministers, PDP, sheriff

February 28, 2016

Marafa finally gets some semblance of support in his battle against the Senate

15 members of the Federal House of Representatives on Sunday, February 28, asked their colleagues to stay clear of the brewing fiasco between Senator Marafa Kabiru and his colleagues in the Senate. A group of lawmakers had on Wednesday, February 24 cautioned Marafa to desist from his one man fight against the senate in a statement... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Buhari appoints ThisDay photographer as Personal Assistant

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Sunday Aghaeze as a Personal Assistant to the President, State Photographer. The appointment of Aghaeze was disseminated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Aghaeze’s appointment took effect from June 1, 2015. The new PA to the State Photographer is an award-winning... Read More

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Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija

February 28, 2016

23,846 ghost workers yanked off FG payroll

The Federal Government on Sunday, revealed that it has removed 23,846 ghost workers from its payroll. As a result of the commencement of the BVN audit process in December 2015, it came to the fore in January 2016 that tens of thousands of faceless workers were on the payroll of the government. The removal of the... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Obasanjo’s son involved in ‘ghastly auto accident’

Oba Obasanjo, the son of former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was on Sunday, involved in a ghastly auto accident . According to Sahara Reporters, the accident occurred while Oba was on his way from Ilesha in Osun state. The report states that Oba had gone to attend the 75th birthday party ceremony of his stepmother, Mabel,... Read More

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February 28, 2016

5 famous Hollywood actors you won’t believe have never won an Oscar

The 88th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honour the best Hollywood films of 2015 would take place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Comic/actor, Chris Rock will host the awards for the second time, having previously hosted the 77th edition in 2005. While... Read More

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February 28, 2016

‘We’re proud to say Boko Haram is no more a threat to Nigeria’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, stated that Boko Haram has been largely defeated, therefore the sect is no longer in a position to cause serious threat to the development programmes of his administration. Buhari said since becoming President in May 2015, the terrorist sect has been decimated and weakened by the nation’s armed forces. A statement signed by... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Opinion: The unstable Naira and the role of spendthrift Nigerian governors

The naira has been on a steady decline for the past few months. The disparity between rates at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and that of the parallel market is as clear as the difference between day and night. Many economic analysts and keen followers of the economy have blamed the situation on factors... Read More

devaluation, governors, naira, NOI, state

February 28, 2016

Opinion: Bukola Saraki, Social Media Week and the rest of us

Permit me to borrow one of the sentences used by Senator Bukola Saraki to buttress his point further during his interactive session at the just concluded Social Media Week Lagos2016 where he referenced the evolving nature of the social media environment that -‘’Times Have Changed, And, So, Must We’’. One remarkable admonition to take home... Read More

Ezekwesili

February 28, 2016

Oby Ezekwesili: Mr President, ideologies don’t deliver results for the poor

In this first of a three-part article, my aim is to get President Muhammadu Buhari to reevaluate his obvious discomfort with the workings of a market economy and change; so that he can effectively lead the CHANGE agenda that he promised Nigerians. The engine of wealth creation and poverty reduction is the private sector when... Read More

devaluation, economy, Forex, market, naira, nigeria, Obiageli Ezekwesili

February 28, 2016

Opinion: For Olajumoke Orisaguna, it’s all about God and nothing else

I had to pen down this rant. It’s to express my displeasure with the consistent efforts by some people to change the Olajumoke’s story. They are happy for her breakthrough they said , but feel it’s getting too much and unjustified. While they claim to be happy for her new status, they seems unhappy with the way the... Read More

Beauty, God, Jumoke, Orisaguna, Religion

February 28, 2016

Fifty Shades of Grey named worst picture at The Razzies (Full List)

‘Winners’ of The 36th Golden Raspberry Awards -The Razzies were announced last night. The big screen adaptation of EL James’ sexually explicit novel –Fifty Shades of Grey took home joint worst picture alongside superhero flick Fantastic Four. While worst actor was Jamie Dornan, the worst actress category was won by Dakota Johnson. Here is a full list... Read More

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February 28, 2016

10,000 traffic cameras to be installed in Lagos state

Lagos state government has unveiled its plan to install traffic cameras around the state in a bid to ensure strict obedience to traffic laws. The Lagos state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Olufemi Odubiyi in a chat with YNaija at the YTech100 event at Social Media Week Lagos, revealed that plans have already been concluded... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Former PDP minister slams Fayose over comments against Buhari

Suleiman Abubakar, a former minister of National Planning during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has lambasted Governor Ayodele Fayose over his claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is turning the nation to an islamic state. Fayose had labeled the trip of the president as part of the plot to turn Nigeria into an Islamic... Read More

Ekiti State, Fayose, islam, nigeria, Religion

February 28, 2016

Beast of No Nation stars, Idris Elba, Abraham Attah win big at Spirit Awards

Barely 24 hours before the controversial Oscars Awards, it was all about diversity as independent filmmakers were celebrated at the 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards, which took place at the Santa Monica Beach in California, on Saturday night. Three of the four acting awards were awarded to black people, with Beasts of No Nation stars Abraham Attah... Read More

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February 28, 2016

The heavens opened, literally, as Fayose, Sheriff attend Wike’s thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

Showers of blessings, perhaps- poured on Saturday at the Yakubu Gowon stadium, as Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike held a thanksgiving service to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling which validated his victory at the governorship election. As expected, PDP National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff and Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose were present at the thanksgiving/celebration service. See below,... Read More

February 28, 2016

Opinion: Why must Okonjo-Iweala be the scapegoat?

“The immediate past Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, illegally approved the transfer of at least N61.4 billion ($300 million and £5.5 million) from funds recovered from late dictator, Sani Abacha, to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, few weeks to the 2015 presidential election…” Those were the words of Nigeria’s online news... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Reuben Abati: Reverend King, the Supreme Court and a God of fire

In the case of the State and Rev. Chukwuemeka Kingsley Ezeugo, the Supreme Court a few days ago, upheld the rulings of the lower courts and ruled that the bearded, self-styled “little god”, “Jesus Christ of our time”, and founder of the Lagos-based Christian Praying Assembly (CPA), deserves to be hanged, for enacting a form... Read More

jsutice, legal, Religion, Rev. King, supreme

February 28, 2016

‘Congratulating Ikpeazu is endorsing criminality’ – Alex Otti

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia State, Alex Otti has declared that he will not congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party and the governor of the state, Ikezie Ikpeazu on his Supreme Court victory. Otti, who spoke at a thanksgiving organised by his party’s state chapter noted that despite the flaws in the... Read More

Abia State, election, illegal, Justice, supreme court

February 28, 2016

‘Buhari caused the new Biafra agitation’ | 5 things we learned from Balarabe Musa

Alhaji Balarabe Musa, a second republic governor of Kaduna State, in an interview with Vanguard shared his view on several burning issues in Nigeria today, including the Biafra agitation, Nigeria’s unity as well as the presidency. YNaija brings you 5 things we learned from the interview. All statements in quote were made by Balarabe Musa.... Read More

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February 28, 2016

2016 budget padding: Buhari’s ‘detectives’ dig into records of Budget Ministry

Still smarting from the heavy padding of the 2016 Appropriations Bill by the some unscrupulous elements in the Budget ministry, President Muhamamadu Buhari is said to have put in motion, the process of punishing those responsible for doctoring the document. The President has reportedly instructed detectives to investigate the matter and identify the individuals, so as to mete out appropriate... Read More

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