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January 18, 2016

‘We are not afraid of Buhari, we are ready for him’- Deji Adeyanju

Deji Adeyanju, Director of New Media to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been a consistent vocal opposition of President Muhammadu Buhari. His latest criticism of the government was unfurled via his Twitter page on Monday morning, where he inferred that the President is set to crackdown on opposition voices especially in the social media space. While using hastags... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Omawumi features Angelique Kidjo in new song ‘Play Na Play’ (WATCH)

Riding on the success of her cover of Adele’s Hello, Omawumi has released her first official single and music video off her yet to be named third album. The record titled ‘Play Na Play’ features Grammy award-winning artist, Angelique Kidjo  The singer has raised the bar by recording a completely live album which is scheduled for release in the first... Read More
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January 18, 2016

The YNaija Interview: Buhari’s war on corruption is ‘thieves fighting with thieves’ – Pa Ikhide

by Emeka Nwankwo Ikhide Ikheloa (popularly called Pa Ikhide) is a University of Benin trained Biochemist turned literary critic and social commentator. Ikhide, who describes himself as highly opinionated, is based in the United States, where he has lived since 1982, and from where he shares his thoughts on books, social issues and politics. Pa... Read More
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January 18, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan blamed for Lassa fever | Sacked Speaker defies court | Okorocha sacks 3,000 civil servants | More stories

Jonathan is responsible for Lassa Fever – Health minister. This Day We have no fresh case of Lassa fever in Lagos – Lagos Govt. Vanguard Distribute seized rice, others to displaced persons – Buhari tells Customs. This Day Bisi Akande takes a swipe at defectors, says they are parasites. YNaija We will only appear before... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Tompolo writes President Buhari on why he ignored EFCC, court order (READ)

Former Niger Delta Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo who is also known as Tompolo, in an open letter to President Buhari, has explained why he has failed to show up in court over the corruption cases brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tompolo has repeatedly refused to honor court invitations extended to... Read More
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January 18, 2016

‘If Awolowo reincarnates today, he will join APC’ – Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, says the late Obafemi Awolowo would join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he was alive today. The monarch made the statement on over the weekend, when Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo state governor, visited his kingdom to commemorate his 45th anniversary on the throne. The Alaafin of Oyo said the ruling... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Buhari to spend N60bn on poor Nigerians, market women and artisans in 2016 [DETAILS]

The social protection programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari will see soft loans granted to about one million artisans and market women, as stated in the proposed 2016 budget. A senior federal government official disclosed to Premium Times that the tentative budget contains a provision to grant a one-time soft loan of about N60,000 each to... Read More
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January 18, 2016

‘A new dawn for Yoruba’ | Ooni of Ife ends 79-year supremacy battle with Alaafin of Oyo

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made history on Sunday by being the first Ooni of Ife to visit the Alaafin of Oyo, since 1937. The former Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade had maintained a long-running supremacy battle with the Alaafin of Oyo. The visit of the recently crowned Ooni of Ife to the Alaafin was in celebration of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s 45th... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Don’t blame Buhari… Nigeria is suffering because of Jonathan’s government – APC

The All Progressives Congress, has blamed the exorbitant spending of the last administration for the gloomy state of the economy and the fall of the Naira. The ruling party said the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration should be blamed for the economic of woes of the country. Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Timi... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Oshiomhole to Chief Igbinedion: ‘You must respect my office’

In furtherance of his face-off with the Igbinedion family, the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole has accused the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, of disrespecting his office. According to Oshiomhole, the monarch sees himself as bigger than the entire Edo State. The governor made the comments over the weekend when he visited Chief Igbinedion’s ancestral home in... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Jonathan made CBN the ATM of the Presidency – Soludo

Erstwhile Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has accused the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of running the Central Bank of Nigeria like the late Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin Dada. Soludo also said the former presidency turned the CBN into a cash-producing Automated Teller Machine. The former CBN governor stated this in an interview... Read More
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January 17, 2016

50 Cent and Meek Mill have a go at each other in messy social media fight

50 Cent is having a war of words with Meek Mill after the Philly rapper shaded the New York entertainer in a diss track off his 4/4 EP, where he called him out for filing bankruptcy. This has ignited a face-off between the two rappers on social media. Read their colourful exchange. https://instagram.com/p/BApq_-8ML6u/ https://instagram.com/p/BApsXRdsL-e/   https://instagram.com/p/BApuDuIsLzH/ https://instagram.com/p/BApyDlKsL9O/ https://instagram.com/p/BAp0beSMLy7/ https://instagram.com/p/BAp1oqEsL10/ https://instagram.com/p/BAp2xP1sL4J/ https://instagram.com/p/BAp31RPsL6t/ https://instagram.com/p/BAp_dHLML73/... Read More
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January 17, 2016

‘Agwu’ of ‘Beasts of No Nation’ nominated for Critics Choice Awards (Full List)

16 year old Abraham Attah famously known for his role as Agwu- a child soldier alongside Idris Elba in Netflix’s first original feature film, Beast of No Nation, is up for the best young actor at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards. The Ghanaian acting prodigy has already received major recognition for his outstanding work in the movie, taking... Read More
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January 17, 2016

Over 100 undergraduates ‘renounce cultism’ in OAU, UI during Adeboye’s crusade

At the just concluded Campus Holy Ghost service, over 100 undergraduates of the University of Ibadan and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife were reported by Punch Newspapers to have renounced cultism. The report states that the number of students, who renounced their evil ways at the University of Ibadan were more than those recorded at the OAU.... Read More
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January 17, 2016

Shi’ite sect to shun Zaria massacre panel, unless these conditions are met

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has issued conditions that must be met before it can appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government to look into the clash with the Nigerian Army in December 2015. The Shi’ite sect in Nigeria says its leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, must be released unconditionally... Read More
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January 17, 2016

Juliet Ibrahim is dating a ‘Nigerian’… but it’s none of the rumoured trio (WATCH)

Coming off a brilliant performance hosting the CAF football awards 2015, Ghanaian screen diva, Juliet Ibrahim has revealed that contrary to various media reports, she has never been involved in a relationship with any of her male colleagues. The light-skin bombshell who appeared on Rubbin Minds on Channels TV, has been romantically linked with Nollywood’s... Read More
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