February 20, 2016

Konga.com launches the mi-Tribe A500 smartphone

Nigeria’s largest online marketplace, Konga.com has partnered with mi-Fone, the first African mobile devices brand, to unveil the introductory series by both companies, the mi-Tribe A500. The media presentation was held at the Protea Leadway in Lagos on the 16th of February 2016. Speaking at the unveiling Mayowa Adebayo, Director, Customer Experience and Marketing, Konga.com... Read More

Alpesh Patel, konga.com, Mayowa Adebayo, mi-Tribe A500

February 19, 2016

Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade is ‘Nigeria’s war of survival’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the present administration will keep on battling corruption within the limitations of the Rule of Law. Mohammed however, said that Rule of Law was not planned to be utilized as a weapon to hamper the allotment of equity. He said the anti-corruption crusade of the... Read More

February 19, 2016

250,000 jobs to be created from Lagos-Kano rail – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Friday that the Lagos-Kano Rail undertaking would be finished in the next two years. Amaechi, who said this while examining the Abuja-Kaduna rail venture in Kaduna, also said that it would produce livelihood for 250,000 Nigerians. He said the continuous rail venture from Lagos-Kano and Lagos-Calabar would... Read More

Lagos-Calabar rail, Lagos-Kano rail, Minister, Rotimi Amaechi

February 19, 2016

LG chairman, in Ebonyi, suspended for demolishing Christ Embassy church

The caretaker committee chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Joseph Orogwu, has been suspended by the state governor, David Umahi. Orogwu was suspended because of his alleged involvement in the demolition of a Believers Love World INC aka Christ Embassy Church in front of the newly established Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo... Read More

Christ Embassy, David Umahi, Ebonyi State, Local Government, Suspension

February 19, 2016

Abdulsamad Rabiu: Fixing the Nigerian economy… beyond forex or naira devaluation

The Nigerian Dream, if there ever were such a notion, is facing its greatest challenge in recent times. With a less than one year old government in place with an enormous task to ensure a fair economic and social justice system which caters to all and a more equitable distribution of wealth and resources whilst... Read More

Abdulsamad Rabiu, devaluation, economy, Forex, naira

February 19, 2016

YNaija Poll: Nigerians are ready to buy Made-in-Aba footwear, but…

Aba is perhaps one of the oldest commercial centers in modern Nigeria, it’s growth stemming from the infamous days of slave-trading when the city was used as a route for transporting slaves. The city grew into a mega commercial center when a military outpost was created by the British colonial rulers -subsequently becoming a British... Read More

#MadeInNigeria, aba made, shoes

February 19, 2016

Heineken House Lagos returns for the UEFA Champions League

Heineken®, the world’s most valuable international premium beer brand returns for its 11th consecutive year of UEFA Champions League sponsorship with the Heineken House. In its tradition, the Heineken House presents a VVIP UCL experience in a world class Heineken® atmosphere where fans can watch their favourite clubs compete while enjoying the beer, good food and... Read More

football, Heineken, soccer

February 19, 2016

Why I gave N225,000 to a Federal High Court judge – Rickey Tarfa

Rickey Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has denied giving any form of inducement to Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on Thursday, alleged that Tarfa gave a bribe of N225,000 to the judge on January 7, 2014. In an affidavit filed on Friday before the... Read More

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bribe, EFCC, Justice Yinusa, RIckey Tarfa

February 19, 2016

PDP chairmanship: ‘Jonathan was misled’

A factional group within the People’s Democratic Party, known as the Restart PDP Project, on Friday, stated that former president Goodluck Jonathan was deceived to lend his support to the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff as the national chairman of the main opposition party. The group said that the PDP had no reason to justify... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

February 19, 2016

‘There’s no ban on forex for school fees, medical bills’ – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that, at the moment, there is no ban on the allocation of foreign exchange for the payment of medical bills abroad and school fees. The disclosure was made on Friday, by the Director, Corporate Communications of the CBN, Alh Muazu Ibrahim. According to Ibrahim, the CBN was compelled... Read More

CBN, Forex, medical bills, school fees

February 19, 2016

Somber-faced Nnamdi Kanu dons outfit with ‘Biafra colours’ to court (PHOTOS)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on Friday, opposed an application by the federal government to conduct his trial in secret. Kanu, who is facing a six-count treason charge, appeared before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The government had stated that the witnesses billed to testify against Kanu and... Read More

court, Nnamdi Kanu, treason

February 19, 2016

Fayose to FG: ‘We don’t want TSA in Ekiti’

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, said that the Treasury Single Account (TSA) cannot be imposed on Ekiti state, or any other Nigerian state, by the Federal Government. Fayose, who noted that TSA was not foolproof, also advised the federal government to direct its attention to the failing economy instead of trying to make... Read More

Ekiti State, Fayose, Federal Government, TSA

February 19, 2016

Jonathan’s relative found dead, floating in Otuoke river

The dead body of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s relative- Samuel Oki, was discovered on Friday, by fishermen in Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Oki was abducted alongside his uncle, Inegite Jonathan, when armed gunmen stormed the 72-year-old man’s residence on Wednesday, February 17. Relatives disclosed that the body of 35-year-old Oki was found floating on Otuoke river,... Read More

bayelsa state, cousin, dead, Goodluck Jonathan, Otuoke, uncle

February 19, 2016

President Buhari leaves for Egypt (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday, travelled out of Nigeria on a trip to Sharm El-Sheikh, in Egypt. The President will be in the North African country to participate in the Business for Africa, Egypt and the World Forum. The forum, which is organized by the Egyptian government under the auspices of the African Union... Read More

February 19, 2016

Opinion: Governor Wike, INEC and the burden of conscience

It will do our democratic experience a whole lot good if concerted efforts are made not only to raise caution against surreptitious dissipation of energy that seeks to revert the gains of the electoral processes but to also ensure that records are put in the right perspective for the sake of tomorrow. While congratulating Nyesom... Read More

February 19, 2016

Her Style: Bukola Ogunyemi {PrettyFaze}

Bukola Ogunyemi, better known as Prettyfaze, is both a medical student and fashion blogger who rocks her scrubs by da…

February 19, 2016

Own the future with a UK degree: Attend the 2016 British Council Education UK exhibition

The British Council will be hosting the gathering the UK institution in Nigeria this March. Over the years, the British Council has held an annual Education UK Exhibition in Nigeria, creating platforms for students and professionals interested in international study options to meet and interact with UK institutions representatives. This year’s event will take place... Read More

British Council, host, nigeria, UK institutions

February 19, 2016

EFCC given green light to seize Tompolo’s assets… and auction after 3 months

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has obtained a court order to seize some assets belonging to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday authorised the EFCC to take possession of the ex-militant’s assets pending the time he... Read More

assets, court, EFCC, Tompolo

February 19, 2016

See Inside Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian’s Dream Twin Mansions

Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian have always proven time after time that they love the finer things in life and the best…

February 19, 2016

Soldiers protest non-payment of allowance, reject posting to Maiduguri

The Public Relations Officer of the 81 Division, Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel, has reacted to reports that 200 soldiers are not satisfied with the non-payment of three months mission allowances at the 55 Battalion Bonny Camp in Lagos. According to the Punch Newspapers, Lt. Col. Samuel said the soldiers of the 81 Division, who recently returned from... Read More

Bonny camp, Nigerian Army, Protests

February 19, 2016

For once, the hype was not enough… as GIONEE launches M5 Mini

After so much anticipation, Gionee launched its newest addition to its M5 family. News of the arrival of the Gionee M5 Mini has been generating speculations and debate since the company hinted the new release. Speculations came to an end on 10th February 2016 when the spectacle was finally unveiled. Yes, there was a shocker,... Read More

Gionee, launch M5 MINI, mobile

February 19, 2016

Just In: Osun state doctors sacked

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has sacked doctors, who have been on strike for the past few months. The mass termination was announced on Friday at a press conference in Osogbo, by the Chairman, Special Committee on Health, Simon Afolayan. Afolyan stated that due to the absence of the striking doctors from their work... Read More

Doctors, Osun State, sacked, salaries, strike

February 19, 2016

Aso Villa security warned to stop ‘begging’ for money from ‘important dignitaries’

The Federal government has warned security agents attached to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to desist from harassing prominent personalities visiting the premises. According to the office of the Chief Security to the President, some security personnel are in the habit of ‘pestering, escorting’ and begging for money from important dignitaries. A circular signed by Auwal... Read More

Aso Rock, bribe, Presidency, security agency

February 19, 2016

Social Media Week: Saraki to speak at StateCraft’s Governance Communication Masterclass

Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the forthcoming Governance Masterclass by StateCraft Inc. tagged ‘Did You Say Change? Game Changers of the 2015 Nigerian elections.’ The Masterclass – organized by StateCraft Inc., the governance communication arm of RED and official communication agency for President Muhammadu Buhari’s... Read More

February 19, 2016

‘We’ll not abandon the good ideas of Jonathan’ – Amaechi

The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will not ‘abandon the good ideas’ of the Goodluck Jonathan administration or that of previous governments. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state, said this while inspecting the Abuja-Kaduna Rail Project at Idu, Abuja. The minister further stated that N150 billion... Read More

Amaechi, Goodluck Jonathan, minister of transport, rail project

February 19, 2016

‘I prefer to die fighting corruption’ | 7 things to note from EFCC boss, Magu’s interview

Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has been a major player in the ongoing fight against corruption. As the acting chairman of the nation’s leading anti-graft agency, Magu’s stand against corruption has been evident in the series of arrests of suspected corrupt individuals, which have been made in recent time.... Read More

corruption, EFCC, nigeria

February 19, 2016

Fracas breaks out in Psquare’s Squareville mansion [DETAILS]

While the dust is yet to settle on the family dispute in the household of Psquare, a new situation crept up today- which indicates that these are torrid times for the music group. A large police presence was reported in their mansion- Squareville- in Omole Estate on Friday morning, and according to unconfirmed reports, it... Read More

paul okoye, peter okoye, PSquare, Squareville

February 19, 2016

Opinion: After 9 months of @MBuhari, can Nigeria survive till 2019?

Nigeria’s economy is fast slipping into a state of comatose; urgent measures must be taken to salvage the situation else I don’t think we can survive till 2019 at this rate under the fist and grip of President Buhari. Only those with plenty reserve of cash will not feel the pain, anguish and poverty ravaging... Read More

economy, naira, nigeria, president buhari

February 19, 2016

Naira falls further, Nigerians react (READ)

The free falling that has characterised the naira- in recent time- continued at the parallel market on Thursday, February 18, with the Nigerian currency nosediving to 391 against the dollar as the foreign exchange scarcity persists. The naira in less than two weeks has lost over 28% of its value in the black market with... Read More

Buhari, dollar, economy, naira

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