#BudgetOfYams: Nigerian Twitter Netizen harp on 2016 budget

When President Buhari presented the 2016 budget to the 8th Senate, it was lauded by the All Progressives Congress as a great leap in the journey of change. However, inside details of the budget had not at that time found its way out for public scrutiny. On Tuesday, December 30, the public got wind of... Read More

December 30, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: Channels TV, Twitter, Linda Ikeji… | Top 10 most influential media platforms of the year

The top 10 influential media platforms of the year range from the viral churning Buzzfeed to the highbrow Channels Television. See how they influenced the year that was. In no particular order: Africa Independent Television (AIT) Raymond Dokpesi’s Africa Independent Television (AIT) proved to be less than independent this year as the searchlight was beamed... Read More

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December 30, 2015

Akintunde Oyebode profiles Attahiru Jega: Primus Inter Pares (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2015 Nominee)

The first time I heard his name, I was barely in my teens, but old enough to understand that a dictator ran Nigeria, and a quiet gentleman was leading a standoff on behalf of his colleagues. It was July 1992, and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was locked in an epic battle with... Read More

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December 30, 2015

‘I’m leaving it for you’ | Sean Tizzle surrenders, bids farewell to Twitter

How much dramatic and attention seeking can Sean Tizzle be? After facing series of back lash over certain tweets, Sean Tizzle has resorted to leaving micro-blogging platform, Twitter, for good. In series of tweets, the singer announced that he’ll be leaving the social media network today. So sorry 2 announce that tomorrow will be my last day... Read More

farewell to twitter, Sean Tizzle

December 30, 2015

Caleb Tochukwu Okereke: For the Romeos who have no Juliets

I I am streaks of your past that trickle down the fresh gloss of your life like rainwater along a sheet of glass and the muted voice in the cacophony of your existence. You say that you have moved on, that you have deserted my love somewhere along the line and that now it stands... Read More

December 30, 2015

Funmi Iyanda hosts Lai Mohammed, Ibukun Awosika on January 1st show

Change-A-Life Nigeria Foundation will on Friday, January 1 kick off the New Year with its special annual talk show hosted by Funmi Iyanda on NTA with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, as Special Guests. Through segmented spotlights on peculiar... Read More

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Funmi Iyanda, Mrs Ibukun Awosika

December 30, 2015

‘You’ve gone to stash workers’ salaries in Dubai’ | ‘I’m on holiday’ – Between APC and Fayose

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State says Governor Ayo Fayose has diverted the salaries of workers, which he’s gone to stash in Dubai. The state chapter of the APC says it’s grossly irresponsible for Fayose to embark on a private trip abroad worth N250 million while workers’ salaries haven’t been fully paid. Publicity Secretary of Ekiti... Read More

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APC, dubai, EFCC, Ekiti State, Fayose, workers

December 30, 2015

Chuba Ezekwesili profiles Sim Shagaya: Sim has seen the future (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2015 Nominee)

The name Sim Shagaya may not be very popular among young Nigerian folk but mention “Konga”, and the eyes of your listener will light up in acknowledgement. Nigerians know the very popular brand that has revolutionized the e-commerce sector in Nigeria. They also know Dealdey. Sim Shagaya is the founder and CEO of Konga.com as... Read More

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December 30, 2015

Wizkid gives N250k to little boy, others at Industry Nite (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

We reported yesterday that the Starboy would be giving out a million naira to some lucky fans who could sing any of his songs lyric for lyric at Tuesday’s Industry Nite event. Wizkid came through on his promise, as some lucky fans including a little boy who impressively sang the lyrics of ‘Joy’, went home with N250,000... Read More

1 million Niara, wizkid

December 30, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Twitter unveils new abuse rules | N86 approved for fuel price | Shehu Sani suspension drama persists | More stories

New fuel price approved, NNPC to sell N86. This Day Wada presents Kogi N74.9bn budget for 2016 to State Assembly. Leadership PMB, GEJ, others make 100 most influential Africans list. This Day 442 FRSC officers promoted to the inspector cadre. Leadership Shehu Sani’s suspension upheld by Kaduna APC. Punch AGF assures that rescuing Chibok girls remains... Read More

Buhari, chibok, nnpc, petrol, Shehu Sani, tracklist

December 30, 2015

Tampiri Akemu: I’m grateful for disappointments and hard lessons learned (30 Days of Gratitude)

My first thoughts in writing this piece was to reflect on the difficult moments of 2015, quickly, and repentantly I looked back at God’s Grace throughout my life’s journey and reminded myself there is always something, someone, some blessing to be grateful for. Gratitude should be an everyday mantra! Every day, I wake up with a... Read More

December 30, 2015

60 never-before-seen photos from Olamide Live In Concert 2

Sunday, December 27, 2015, the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos witnessed Olamide Live In Concert 2, Nigeria’s biggest music event of the year. Featuring some truly stunning live performances and imagery from the likes of Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Pepe, Burna Boy, Reminisce, Eva Alordiah,Vector Tha Viper, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun,... Read More

Adekunle gold, basket mouth, Buchi, Burna boy, Chinko Ekun, Eva Alordiah, Ketchup, Koker, Lil Kesh, Olamide, pepe, Reminisce, seyi law, skuki, Toolz, Vector tha Viper, Viktoh, Ycee

December 30, 2015

N39bn to be spent in running ‘Office of the President’ in 2016

Out of the N6.1 trillion budgeted by the federal government for the 2016 fiscal year, the executive arm of the government would spend 96.5 per cent, which amounts to N5.87 trillion, while the Legislature and the Judiciary, would spend N115 billion and N90 billion respectively. According to the budget breakdown, N39 billion will be spent... Read More

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2016, budget, Presidency, president buhari

December 30, 2015

FG reveals source of funding for proposed N5,000 monthly stipend

The Federal Government has revealed the source of funding for the monthly welfare payment to vulnerable Nigerians. The All Progressives Congress-led government had during electioneering promised to pay a monthly stipend of N5,000 to poor, unemployed Nigerians. On Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed disclosed that the monthly stipend would be sourced... Read More

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000, funding, monthly stipend, N5, N5000, welfare package

December 30, 2015

Zaria massacre, a divine intervention – Sheikh Gumi

Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has described the clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, as a divine intervention. Over 300 Shiite Muslims were reported to have been killed by Nigerian troops between December 12 and 13, when the army destroyed the headquarters of the sect and arrested... Read More

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army, El-Zakzaky, massacre, Sheikh Gumi, Shi'ites, Zaria

December 30, 2015

‘I apologise for calling Buhari a paedophile, terrorist’ – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari, for describing him as a terrorist and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts. Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra, expressed his readiness to write a private letter of apology to the President. He also apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan and Igbo... Read More

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December 30, 2015

How female suicide bombers operate – FG

The Federal Government has revealed the modus operandi of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram vis a vis the operation of female suicide bombers. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said on Tuesday, that most of the female suicide bombers being used by Boko Haram aren’t aware that they are carrying bombs on them.... Read More

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December 30, 2015

Ukrainian woman claims to have 2 children for Nigerian footballer, Brown Ideye

Although Brown Ideye is married with two children, an Instagram user with the handle alex_jm99 claims he also fathered her two children in Ukraine. The Nigerian football player is facing some serious accusations from the woman based in Ukraine, who claims that he fathered her children while he was playing in the country. The alleged lover posted... Read More

Baby Mama controversy, Brown Ideye

December 29, 2015

Wizkid to give out N1m to a lucky fan tonight

One million Naira is chump change to Wizkid. The singer is set to bless 4 lucky fans who can sing any of his songs from top to bottom at his Industry Nite show tonight, Tuesday, December 29. The Baba Nla singer revealed this amazing news via his Twitter account. 😂😂😂 una too like money. Ok giving out 1million... Read More

1 million Naira, wizkid

December 29, 2015

‘Buhari’s budget will see Nigeria borrow N5 billion daily’ – Olisa Metuh

As the biggest opposition to the ruling party in the nation, All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party has described the proposed budget for 2016 by the Federal Government, as a recipe for doom and disaster. The party stated that given the details of the proposed 2016 budget the N1.84 trillion to be borrowed means that... Read More

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2016 budget, 8th Senate, APC, PDP

December 29, 2015

‘I won’t dignify Sahara Reporters with a response – Musiliu Obanikoro

Musiliu Obanikoro, a former minister has responded to the allegation by Sahara Reporters that he is outside the country to avoid being caught by Nigerian investigators. Sahara Reporters, a New York based news agency had stated that Obanikoro is hiding in a Gwinnnet Count, Georgia, where he reportedly bought a home in 2014. The report claimed that... Read More

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DasukiGate, georgia, journalism, Sahara Reporters

December 29, 2015

Buhari to host first Presidential Media Chat

For the first time, President Buhari will host a Presidential Media Chat on Wednesday, December 30. The media chat will be broadcast live on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network services. The President will give answers to a pool of journalists who will ask questions across a wide range... Read More

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Media, NTA, presidential media chat, telebroadcast

December 29, 2015

Calabar Carnival 2015: Amaechi, Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others step out for ‘Plant-A-Tree’ march (PHOTOS)

Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was on Monday, the recipient of loud cheers, when he attended the Calabar carnival. As part of the events of the climate change themed carnival, Amaechi on Tuesday, joined Governor Ben Ayade, Senator Florence Ita Giwa and others on the “Plant a Tree” march to raise awareness for the campaign.... Read More

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2015, Amaechi, calabar, carnival

December 29, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: Falz, Banky W, Temi Dollface… | Look who penned the 10 best lyrics of the year

A great line can take a mediocre song and elevate it to award winning stuff. A great line can surprise and inspire, bring grown men to tears and generate heartfelt applause all at ones. these are the ones that left us breathless this year. Do I look like Rihanna/ I get beats by Dre I... Read More

December 29, 2015

Girl-child rape: Let the sleeping families wake up now

The fundamental source of love is the family. It is the family that should first provide (not the society) her affiliates with fortification, esprit de corps, refuge and socialization, even though it varies from one culture to another culture. The family should also be the testing ground for the building of a mortal character. Families... Read More

December 29, 2015

Ore Fakorede profiles Ibukun Awosika: Women can have it all (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2015 Nominee)

In this inherently male chauvinist world, women can’t have it all. Or maybe they can. Ibukun Awosika certainly does. After being miscast as a Chemistry major at the Obafemi Awolowo University, the all-rounder beat her own path into finance by taking as many accounting electives as she had room for. Self-taught, Awosika was impressive enough... Read More

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December 29, 2015

‘Orji Uzor Kalu, the 9th richest man in Nigeria is broke’ – PDP Senator

Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, who represents Abia North Senatorial district appears to know something that Forbes is not aware of. While speaking to a crowd of his supporters in Umuahia town, Ohuabunwa said that PPA senatorial candidate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu is not a successful or wealthy businessman as opposed to popular belief. Mao, who will be contesting... Read More

Abia, forbes, politcs, Senatorial

December 29, 2015

Rotimi Amaechi got the superstar reception from fans at Calabar Carnival (PHOTOS)

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday, attended the Calabar Carnival amidst loud cheers and warm reception from the carnival attendees. As Amaechi arrived the carnival, sections of the crowd began to chant ‘Lion of the Niger Delta’, ‘Lion of Ubima’. See photos below.

December 29, 2015

Femi Aribisala: Lai Mohammed must resign or be fired immediately

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf was the Minister of Information in the dying days of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. Nicknamed “Comical Ali” by British tabloids, al-Sahaf made a fool of himself during the Iraqi war by constantly fabricating victories of the Iraqi army, even as territory after territory fell to the American-led allied forces. What was... Read More

December 29, 2015

Iyin Aboyeji profiles Bunmi Akinyemiju and Kunmi Demuren: Nigerian tech’s best kept secret (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2015 Nominee)

In 2013, when I first moved back to Nigeria to start my second business, Fora, one name kept coming up in several discussions as someone I needed to meet. Bunmi Akinyemiju. You see, at the time, Bunmi had already started a business called Edutech that had begun the long and arduous process of doing what... Read More

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