Kanye West finally settles for ‘The Life of Pablo’

Thank YEEZUS because we are certainly done with the name changes. We told you few days ago that Kanye West changed the title of his new album again as well asking fans to decipher the meaning of the latest title -T.L.O.P Well, it appears this is the final change as the rapper took to Twitter... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Buhari hosts German president in Abuja (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu on Thursday, February 11 received the President of Germany, Joachim Gauck in Abuja. In the reception company are Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola; Minister of Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enemalah; National Security Adviser, Babagana... Read More

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February 11, 2016

The ‘Music, Sex and I’ event is finally here

Creative Black E.A has taken it upon itself to sensitize Nigerian youths about the basic things there is to know about sex especially in this season when love is in the air. How better to pass a sensitive message on sex across to youths than in a fun atmosphere where they are relaxed and feel... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Even Huffington Post knows the grass to grace story of Olajumoke Orisaguna

In Tinie Tempha’s words Olajumoke has gone’from selling that bread to getting that bread real quick’ and even Huffington Post knows it. Just like CNN, the UK newspaper has also covered the amazing story of the 27-year-old bread seller turned model. Read what the full article here

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February 11, 2016

Military chief says Army’s not fighting Boko Haram with fake weapons

The hierarchy of the Nigerian Military has rubbished claims by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, that soldiers are combating the Boko Haram insurgents with substandard weapons bought by the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan. During a chat on Africa Independent Television, AIT, the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar dismissed... Read More

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February 11, 2016

How to win a special invite to meet your favourite celeb at Lagos BBQ Series

Lagos you can now be rewarded for your emphatic support in pushing your favourite Celebs to awesome heights. Lagos BBQ Series (LBBQS) is a regulated online driven initiative that climaxes into periodic events. It is a Celeb & Fans event ready to take the megacity by storm and it allows 50 exclusive fans to meet,... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Police pension scam: How withdrawals were made without vouchers

The trial of the accused persons involved in the N24 billion police pension scam continued on Tuesday, Febraury 10 at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial was presided over by Justice Baba Yusuf with Rotimi Jacobs, the prosecution lawyer bringing in the fourth withness, Mustapha Gadanya in evidence. Gadanya, who formerly worked for... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Oliseh scandal causes rift in NFF as technical committee members resign

Following the leniency granted to the Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh after his now infamous ‘insane’rant, key members of the technical committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have reportedly vacated their positions in protest to the decision by the football body. According to Vanguard who broke the story, Christian Chukwu, Paul... Read More

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February 11, 2016

For the love of the babies: 3 or 6 months breastfeeding?

Nigerian working mothers often have to make difficult choices about their newborns. And sometimes these choices affect the quality of family life in Nigeria. We recently conducted a survey on working mothers who use our platform about their reasons for going back to work after childbirth. The results of our survey shows that 56% of... Read More

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February 11, 2016

NBA to Buhari: Don’t intimidate the Judiciary

The president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Augustine Alegeh, has criticised the federal government over the recent statements that the judiciary is impeding the anti-corruption war. The top lawyer stated this while speaking at a valedictory session in honor of retiring Supreme Court justice, Justice Mohammed Muntaka-Coomassie. Alegeh said: “The NBA condemns in its entirety... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Olajumoke Orisaguna is Tinie Tempah’s Woman Crush

Time has proven that photobombing Tinie Tempah’s photoshoot 2 weeks ago, was fate waiting to happen. Olajumoke Orisaguna stepped into her blessing when she stepped onto the set of the British rapper and the rest has been history since then. Tinie Tempah, who has so far enjoyed sharing the limelight with the fortunate bread seller, made... Read More

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February 11, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG to employ 50,000 teachers | Bloomberg gearing to run for president | Kashamu in the clear | More stories

Abba Dabo denies being arrested by EFCC over $2.1 bilion arms deal. Vanguard Magu says top lawyers are trying to frustrate anti- corruption war. Leadership Ex-NAF chief, Amosu, N5bn houses seized. Punch AGF, NDLEA restrained from arresting Kashamu. Leadership Female suicide bombers attack Borno IDP camps. Punch Mastermind behind Agip pipeline blast arrested by troops.... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Fayose is eligible for prosecution… he has no immunity from Ekitigate

“There is no immunity for impunity as far as electoral malfeasance is concerned. In the cases of Obi v Mbakwe, Alliance for Democracy v Ayo Fayose and Amaechi v INEC it has been established that governors cannot hide under the immunity clause to commit electoral fraud.” – Femi Falana Parliamentary immunity in the Nigerian context... Read More

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February 11, 2016

6 church members arrested during service for disturbing the peace

Six members of a church have been arrested for allegedly disturbing the peace of residents in Ogba, Lagos during a church service on January 14. The members – Ngozichukwu Onyebuchi (44), Clement Eromosele (26), Chukwudi Akwegbu (26), Chibuzor Chukwu (18), Godspower Enudi (21) and Okorie Livonus (36) – were accused of converting a residential apartment to... Read More

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February 11, 2016

IPOB blames APC for ‘1,000 members killed’ since Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Wednesday, alleged that over 1,00 of its members have been publicly and secretly killed since their leader- Nnamdi Kanu was arrested and detained. IPOB Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful made this disclosure in Nnewi, Anambra, while adding that the group would make sure that all those responsible for... Read More

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APC, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Pro-Biafra

February 11, 2016

Obasanjo, Jonathan to be investigated by Senate

The Senate on Wednesday, reaffirmed its resolve to investigate former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan over the alleged violation of the master plan of the Federal Capital Territory- Abuja. The FCT ministers who served under Obasanjo and Jonathan are also expected to be probed by the Senate. Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory,... Read More

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February 11, 2016

FG writes CCT over Saraki’s assets declaration trial

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has received a letter from the Federal Government, requesting for a date for the commencement of the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Saraki is being tried on charges of false assets declaration- crimes he allegedly committed between 2003-2011, when he served as governor of Kwara state. The... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Senate turns down budget proposal for Lai Mohammed’s ministry – Here’s why

The Senate on Wednesday, refused attend to the budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Information, owing to a lack of provision for media propaganda in the North East. During the ministry’s budget defence, the Senate Committee on Information maintained that the ministry must rework its budget and re-present it with provisions for effective media... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Houses worth N5bn seized from Amosu, others [DETAILS]

Houses and other properties worth N5bn have been seized from the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), and other senior military officers. Punch Newspapers reports that the properties, which were seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to the report, the properties are located in the Ikoyi, Ikeja... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Okorocha recalls over ‘3,000 innocent workers’ after one-day strike

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, has reversed the dismissal of over 3,000 state workers. Okorocha’s decision was as a result of the commencement of the state-wide warning strike action of Wednesday, which led to the closing down of public schools, banks, government institutions, local council secretariats, filling stations, and supermarkets, in the state. The workers and... Read More

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February 11, 2016

‘Buhari, APC cannot fight corruption’ – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, on Wednesday, wrote off the President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress’ ‘change’ slogan. Lamido noted that more than 80 percent of the APC members were members of the People’s Democratic Party who have served in various capacities while the PDP was in power. He warned Nigerians not... Read More

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February 11, 2016

‘Some of your members support corruption’ – EFCC boss tells NBA

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday, urged members of the Nigerian Bar Association to support the anti-corruption war by the Buhari administration. Magu stated this when the member of the association paid him a courtesy visit at his office. The address which was titled: “The NBA... Read More

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February 10, 2016

58 killed, 78 injured in Tuesday’s attack of IDP camp in Borno

Two female suicide bombers on Tuesday, penetrated an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Dikwa, Borno, attacking and killing 58 persons and leaving 78 injured. The attack occurred when the IDPs queued up to collect their morning food in the camp which accommodates over 50, 000 people displaced by the Boko Haram terrorism. The Zonal Coordinator... Read More

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February 10, 2016

INEC to spend N10bn on rerun elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has budgeted N10 billion for 80 rerun elections in the country. Chairman of the electoral commission, Prof Mahmud Yakubu, revealed this on Wednesday, February 10. While presenting INEC’s 2015/2016 budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Yakubu said the required N10 billion is for logistics and other electoral activities.... Read More

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INEC, N10bn, rerun election

February 10, 2016

Buhari returns to Nigeria after 5-day vacation (PHOTOS)

President Muhammad Buhari has returned to Nigeria from his 5-day vacation. Buhari, who had spent the short holiday in London, returned to Nigeria on Wednesday evening. See below, photos of his arrival.

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February 10, 2016

2Baba, Lil Kesh, Ice Prince to thrill fans at The Chronicles of Ushbebe

The Chronicles of Ushbebe Live is a stand-up comedy concert headlined by hilarious/versatile comedian, actor and on air personality Ushbebe with a fantastic blend of drama,dance and music from the biggest entertainers. In 2014/2015, the Chronicles of Ushbebe Live ‘Ya Dadi’ sold out the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre then the Emerald Event Centre... Read More

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February 10, 2016

‘APC stole our inheritance by deception and propaganda’ – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, says the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress stole the ‘inheritance’ of the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor’s statement which was made on Wednesday, inferred that Nigeria is the birthright of PDP- the main opposition party in Nigeria. While speaking at the thanksgiving service to celebrate the affirmation of Udom... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, inheritance, PDP

February 10, 2016

YNaija Poll: What Nigerians think about Innoson Motors

Automobile manufacturer, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM), is the premiere private vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria. The indigenous company, headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra state, was commissioned by Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 and has since gone on to produce several range of vehicles from Trucks, SUVs to mini-buses. Earlier today, YNaija reported that Innoson was commissioned... Read More

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February 10, 2016

PDP BoT Chairman, Haliru Bello sacked

Mohammed Haliru Bello has been sacked as the Acting Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party. Mohammed was removed from the position on Wednesday, when the opposition party’s BoT, met in Abuja. Consequently, the Board instructed its Secretary, Senator Walid Jibril, to merge the job description of the BoT chairman with... Read More

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February 10, 2016

How stepfather impregnated, ‘threatened to kill’ 13-year-old stepdaughter

A 13 year old girl identified as Odunayo was allegedly raped and impregnated by her stepfather, Femi Orojo, in Okitipupa town, Ondo state. Orojo was alleged to have molested his step daughter in October 2015, when his wife- Bunmi Joshua was not home. Joshua, who had been married to the suspect for six years without... Read More

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