February 22, 2016

‘Presidency plotting to install Northerner as Oritsejafor’s successor’

As the tenure of the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, comes to an end in July, reports have surfaced from within the Christian community that the Presidency is keenly interested in whom is chosen as his successor. There are also rumours flying around, of alleged plans by President Muhammadu Buhari and... Read More

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Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN, northerner, Presidency

February 22, 2016

Jonathan’s ADC explains involvement in ‘N10bn’ shared to PDP delegates

Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, the detained ex-Aide-de-Camp (ADC) of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has explained his role in the N10 billion shared among Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates during the last general election. Adegbe is reported to have informed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that only Jonathan’s former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs, Waripamowei... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, N10bn, Ojogbane Adegbe, PDP delegates, Waripamowei Dudafa

February 21, 2016

English FA cup: Chelsea to take on Everton + Other quarter-final draws

Chelsea would be taking a trip to Goodison park for their FA cup quarter-final test with Everton while the winner of Monday night’s match between Manchester United and Shrewsbury Town will take on West Ham, who dumped Blackburn Rovers out of the competition earlier on Sunday. Guus Hiddink‘s men, who breezed into the last eight... Read More

English FA cup quarter final draws

February 21, 2016

Ricky Tarfa sues MTN, EFCC, others for ‘N5bn’

Embattled Lawyer, Ricky Tarfa, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) and telecommunication giant, MTN, over the violation of his privacy. Tarfa, who is currently under trial for allegedly obstructing justice, also named the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, top lawyer, Femi Falana and Rashidatou Abdou in the said suit.... Read More

EFCC, falana, MTN, Ricky Tarfa, SAN, sues

February 21, 2016

Saraki is blackmailing Buhari with 2016 budget – Senator Marafa

Spokesperson of the Senate Unity Forum, Senator Kabir Marafa, has demanded that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, be suspended for blackmailing the presidency with the 2016 Appropriation Bill. Marafa alleged that Saraki was behind the condemnation of the budget simply because of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. It would be recalled that... Read More

2016 budget, Bukola Saraki, Senate Unity Forum

February 21, 2016

Chelsea schools Manchester City’s youngsters in FA cup demolition

Guus Hiddink maintained his 100% English FA Cup record with Chelsea, as The Blues made light-work of Manchester City’s inexperienced side in a game that ended 5-1 in favor of the Fulham-based club from Southwest London. Manchester City who had a Champions League date with Dynamo Kiev during the week, decided to play a virtually... Read More

chelsea, fa cup, manchester city

February 21, 2016

My wife came up with the idea for ‘Love Like A Movie’ – Darey

Nigeria’s R&B sensation Darey has attributed the concept of his annual musical concert, Love Like A Movie, to his wife, Deola Art-Alade. Darey revealed this while speaking on Rubbin Minds on Channels TV on Sunday, revealing that his wife was actually the one who came up with the idea for the show. He said: “My... Read More

Darey Art-Alade, Love like a movie, love like a movie 3

February 21, 2016

Chelsea interim coach, Guus Hiddink to retire from coaching

Guus Hiddink would be heading out the door at the end of the season and he’s also set to retire from coaching in the summer of 2016. The 69-year-old is on a rescue mission for the second time at Stamford Bridge, after taking over from Jose Mourinho in December following the club’s disastrous start to... Read More

chelsea, Diego Simeone, Guus Hiddink

February 21, 2016

The YNaija Interview: Many people who were in the industry before me, are still playing catch up – Reekado Banks

The 1st of January 2016 would forever go down as one of the most talked-about moments in the history of Nigerian music as Don Jazzy and Olamide went head-to-head after Mavin starlet Reekado Banks claimed the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015. Many felt the 22-year-old did not deserve to win, with the argument... Read More

Reekado Banks, The Headies awards

February 21, 2016

David Mark holds mass service to mark election victory (PHOTOS)

To offer prayers in appreciation of his victory at the Benue South Senatorial District rerun election, David Mark convened a mass service in his home on Sunday. The former Senate President had defeated David Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress in the polls. See below, photos from the mass service.

February 21, 2016

2 Boko Haram suspects caught among Borno IDPs (PHOTOS)

Two Boko Haram suspects, Audu Umar and Hassan Umar, have been arrested by the Nigerian Army for ‘smuggling themselves’ among the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) that were relocated from Pulka to Gwoza IDPs Camp in Borno state. The male suspects, who were apprehended on Saturday, are currently undergoing interrogation by the military and intelligence operatives.... Read More

boko haram, Borno IDPs, suspects

February 21, 2016

10 things to know about Darey’s Love Like A Movie

As we get our suit, tie, dress and heels ready for the biggest music event this February, YNaija has compiled a list of 10 things to know about Darey Art Alade’s Love Like A Movie project. 1. The theatrical concert is organised by Livespot productions, a media production company spearheaded by Darey, who leads as... Read More

Darey Art-Alade, Love like a movie

February 21, 2016

Obasanjo should be commended for saying ‘Chibok girls can’t be rescued’ – Ezeife

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled Nigeria both as a military Head of State and civilian President, has been hailed as a democratic convert who should be lauded for speaking the truth. This was said by Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of old Anambra state, in an interview with Punch Newspapers. Ezeife said Obasanjo’s remark... Read More

Buhari, Chibok girls, Ezeife, Obasanjo, reformed person

February 21, 2016

Dark clouds gather to conspire against the land (POETRY)

Dark clouds have gathered to conspire. The wind is now rocking trees with astute authority Making their leaves dance to a silent cacophony orchestrated by the unseen Their branches bow to invincible kings of nature. Darkness creeps upon the land. A flash of lightening here and a thunder crack there! Forces of darkness creep out... Read More

allegory, dark clouds, depression, free verse, Poetry

February 21, 2016

Jeb Bush drops out of US presidential race

Former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush has drawn the curtain on his participation in the Republican Presidential race, on Saturday, February 20. Jeb Bush, who has been struggling through his campaign, was unable to gain traction in the race even in spite of last week’s endorsement by his brother, former president, George Bush. After struggling... Read More

Jeb Bush, Republican, US presidential race

February 21, 2016

46 photos of #ObamaAndKids that will leave you grinning, from ear to ear

Twitter users woke up this morning to a rather cheerful trend. The kind that would leave a permanent, adorable smile on your face for the duration in which you’d be ogling at the pictures that caused the trend in the first place. With the hashtag- #ObamaAndKids, hundreds of pictures, which depict cute moments of a... Read More

#ObamaAndKids, barack obama, children

February 21, 2016

Nigerians need to purge Buhari of his dictator blood – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has slammed the Federal Government for attempting to secretly try the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government had in the trial of Kanu for charges bordering on treason, requested for a secret trial at a Federal High court in Abuja. Reacting to... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Fayose, Judiciary

February 21, 2016

Monalisa Chinda marries the ‘man she loves’, Victor Tonye Coker (PHOTOS)

‘I just want to marry the man I love in the presence of family and friends I adore’ Words spewed by actress, Monalisa Chinda, with a radiant smile creased on face, as she and her beau, Victor Tonye Coker performed their traditional marriage rites to solidify their union, in her hometown. Surrounded by family and... Read More

Monalisa Chinda. Victor, Tonye Coker, Traditional marriage ceremony

February 21, 2016

Biafra: ‘Cry of marginalization is more of emotion, than logic’ – Arewa

Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Ibrahim Coomassie, has said that the recent upsurge in for the independence of Biafra by Igbos was based on emotions rather than logic. Coomassie, who is a former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, stated this at the University of NIgeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he was awarded a honorary... Read More

Arewa, biafra, marginalization

February 21, 2016

The fight against Boko Haram will be difficult – US government

The war against Boko Haram militancy in Nigeria and other countries in the West African region will be a long, drawn-out fight and would require perseverance and huge resources, the United States Government has said. This was made known by the the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, while speaking at Capitol... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, nigeria, terrorism, us government

February 21, 2016

Omoni Oboli shines, wins at the Sun Awards

Clad in a black bedazzled gown, Nollywood screen diva, Omoni Oboli, on Saturday, won the Nollywood Personality of the Year at the Sun Awards organised by The Sun newspapers. The event which took place last night at the Eko convention center, Eko Hotel and Suites, was well attended by men and women of timber and... Read More

actress Omoni Oboli, The Sun awards

February 21, 2016

David Mark triumphs in Senate rerun election

Former Senate President, David Mark has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District Re-run election. Mark polled a total of 84, 192 while his main challenger, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress had 71, 621 votes. The result was declared by Prof.Ishaku... Read More

David Mark, rerun election, senate, wins

February 21, 2016

‘We support ex-militants’ 31-day ultimatum to FG’ – MASSOB

Secessionist group, Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared its support for the 31 day ultimatum issued by the Niger Delta Militants to the Nigerian government. The ex-militants are demanding the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Both MASSOB and IPOB... Read More

ex-militants, FG, IPOB, MASSOB, MOSSOB, Niger Delta, ultimatum

February 21, 2016

Reuben Abati: Olajumoke Orisaguna- the Nigerian Cinderella, whose bread is selling like hot cake

About three weeks ago, 27-year old Olajumoke Orisaguna was a complete unknown on the streets of Lagos, hawking bread. A loaf of bread is about N100, and even with a full tray such as she carried in her first public embrace of fame, her whole ware for a day may not be more than N3,000,... Read More

bread, nigeria, Olajumoke Orisaguna, reuben abati

February 21, 2016

Ex-Air Force chief, Amosu’s wife returns looted N381m

Omolara Amosu, the wife of the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, has returned N381 million loot to the federal government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Amosu and over 10 other air force officers are being investigated by the anti-graft agency for the fraudulent procurement of equipment and diversion... Read More

Adesola Amosu, Air Force, arms fraud, EFCC

February 21, 2016

‘Nobody can accuse this government of padding any budget’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said that 2016 Appropriation Bill was not padded, noting that the total figure that was voted for all the ministries in the budget did not exceed N6.08 trillion. Mohammed stated this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos. He said: “The total for every ministry has... Read More

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2016 budget, Buhari, lai mohammed, padding

February 21, 2016

Airports under close watch to prevent Tompolo from fleeing Nigeria

Security agencies have began close scrutiny and observation of the nation’s airports, in a view to arrest former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. Tompolo and a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi, alongside eight others, have been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes... Read More

Fraud, Niger Delta, Tompolo

February 21, 2016

US-based Nigerian man kills mother of his children, commits suicide

Last week, a double tragedy occurred in Baltimore, United States, as a Nigerian man, Muhammadu Igomigoh, murdered the mother of his two children and subsequently committed suicide. Baltimore County Police revealed that the 49-year-old Igomigoh shot his estranged wife, Nnenna Ogbonna, who is also a Nigerian, on Tuesday, February 16. The couple had separated following... Read More

Baltimore, Murder, Nigerian, suicide

February 21, 2016

5 reasons you should attend to Darey Art Alade’s ‘Love Like A Movie 3’

It’s officially 7 days to the third edition of one of the most anticipated entertainment events in the country. Love like A Movie, which is brought to you by soul sensation, Darey-Art-Alade‘s Livespot production, has come to establish itself as the event- which everyone clears their calendar for, in the month of February. The event,... Read More

Darey Art-Alade, love like a movie 3, Naked

February 21, 2016

Sunday Oliseh says he’s ‘struggling financially’

The controversial coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he is in dire straits, financially. Ahead of the important Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie against Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna, the coach of the Nigerian senior national team, says he needs funds to ‘move around Europe’. Oliseh made the disclosure... Read More

struggling financially, Sunday Oliseh, super eagles

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