December 25, 2015

Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi: Christmas in the age of terrorism

Ever since the emergence of the Black Taliban in 2004, Nigeria has gradually become a theatre of barbaric assaults against the ideals of social harmony, religious pluralism, and national unity. The 2010 Independence Day twin car bombings, which occurred near the Eagle Square, shattered our cherished illusion of national freedom from terrorism. In a sense,... Read More

December 25, 2015

Reuben Abati: Christmas is different, the excitement of old is no more

Christmas looks so different these days from what it was when I was growing up. It is so different it is almost unrecognizable. In this same country, in the 70s, Christmas was a season of celebration, but also of spiritual upliftment, joy abundant, hope, reaffirmation of faith in the certainty of Salvation, and the ritual... Read More

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December 25, 2015

Dasuki may be sent back to DSS custody for ‘security reasons’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may possibly return the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki to the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for ‘security reasons’. The EFCC may file new charges against Dasuki and some of the accused persons already granted bail by the High Court of Justice of... Read More

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December 25, 2015

DPR agents to start keeping vigil at fuel stations

A 24-hour special task force has been set up by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to watch and monitor the sale of petrol at depots and stations. The aim of the task force is to ascertain and recommend for sanction, depots and stations selling above the recommended price and also those that are hoarding... Read More

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December 25, 2015

Civilian fighters in North East to be integrated into Army

geria’s Defense Minister, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, on Thursday disclosed that some Several civilians- mostly vigilantes- who have been fighting with the Joint Task Force against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, will soon be integrated into the nation’s armed forces. Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, made this disclosure on Thursday, December 24. While paying a... Read More

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December 25, 2015

We spend another Christmas with no hope of Chibok girls’ return – Bishop Kukah

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Father Matthew Kukah, in his Christmas message released on Thursday, said the engine of political change in the country is not yet as effective as envisaged by Nigerians. Father Kukah called on Nigerians leaders to use their power for service, and shun the fight for power, which he says... Read More

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December 24, 2015

5,000 Muslims escape bomb attack in Maiduguri, hours after Buhari said the war is won

About five thousand Muslims escaped what could have been a tragedy as five potential bombers were caught by officials of the Joint Task Force, in Maiduguri, Borno. The attempt to carry out a major attack at the nerve-centre of the Boko Haram insurgency is coming hours after President Muhammadu Buhari declared that the Nigerian Army... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Over 100 burned to death in Anambra gas plant explosion (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Over 100 people were burned to death on the eve of Christmas in Nnewi, Anambra state, when an industrial gas plant suddenly exploded. Several people died after being trapped inside the factory of Inter Corp Oil limited(LPG Gas Plant), a subsidiary of Chikason Group. The customers who went to the gas plant to get a refill... Read More

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December 24, 2015

#YNaijaOnTheScene: Tiwa Savage’s struggle and 8 other highlights of Access Mavin Concert

The all-star line up of artistes under the Mavin roster were in their element on Wednesday, at the Access Mavin Concert, which took place at the Eko Boulevard, Eko Atlantic city, Lagos. In case you missed the nearly-free concert, not to worry, YNaija was on ground to keep you in the loop, with 9 notable things from the event. ... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Meerah’s Closet: New Year storm

Hey Guys, Mirah here. Today’s upload is a New Year’s Eve collaboration featuring Bella from Brownie And T…

December 24, 2015

Zaria Massacre: ‘Army is jittery, now that the truth is coming out’ – Islamic Movement in Nigeria

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, says the Nigerian Army underestimated the capability of the Muslim sect to respond to the massacre of over 300 of its members on December 12. The Shiite Muslim sect said on Thursday, that the army is jittery over the recent revelations being made regarding the killing of their members and destruction... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Sam Elenaya: Dialoguepreneurs and their patron-saint, Bishop Matthew Kukah

In 2015, thanks to unrelenting efforts by Bishop Matthew Kukah, Father Christmas has delivered a new segment in Nigeria’s social entrepreneurial industry. It is Dialoguepreneurs: a class of person skilled at eking out international brand, wealth, followership and relevance promoting lawlessness while reaping ‘dialogue’. You want to be a mega dialoguepreneur? Then see if any... Read More

December 24, 2015

Shiite Muslims in Kano mourn victims of Zaria massacre (PHOTOS)

Thousands of Shiite Muslims in Kano, hit the streets on Thursday, December 24, for the annual Maulud Nabiy procession and also to mourn the death of their members in Zaria.Army. Led by Mallam Sanusi Abdulkadir, the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, comprising of women, children and men, clad in black attires, marched through the city... Read More

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December 24, 2015

PDP to Nigerians: ‘We know you’re disappointed… but don’t insult Buhari’

The Peoples Democratic Party says Nigerians should not hurl profanities at President Muhammadu Buhari, in spite of the fact that the All Progressives Congress-led federal government has so far failed to deliver on its campaign promises. The opposition party said Nigerians should guard against losing their cool, no matter the frustrations and disappointment felt over the... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Opinion: Are Malaria dreams plaguing APC’s Umana Okon Umana?

I read a post by one of my friends that the APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana is getting closer to his dream. I was wondering what kind of dreams he was alluding to. Then I realized that plasmodia are agents of nightmares contingent upon malaria they generate and hacked, fickle... Read More

December 24, 2015

Disillusioned PDP members set to form new party [DETAILS]

It would appear that turbulent times are not over for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as a faction has reportedly concluded plans to break away, to form a new party. The spokesperson of the proposed new party, Perry Opara intimated Leadership newspapers of plans to form the new party. Opara, the first national chairman of... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Opinion: How PDP can regain its dominance before 2019 general elections

The massive lost Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered certainly did not come as surprise to some Nigerians and political analysts because of the magnitude of APC’s campaign and tenacity to wrestle powers from Jonathan. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), since its birth in 1998 had held on to power for 16 years starting from 8 years... Read More

December 24, 2015

Opinion: Buhari’s bow before Saraki is a message to cynics of change

As foretold, all political storms and intrigues that plagued the 8th National Assembly in the onset, particularly the Saraki multidimensional-cases and the rifts in the House of Reps against Dogara, have stylishly died down and the depth of all wounds are becoming healed while the surface is getting smoothly cleaned, day-in-day-out. As extension of political... Read More

December 24, 2015

Ben Bruce to Buhari: ‘Say important things through local media’

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to empower the country’s media. The Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency, says the President should inculcate the habit of passing across important messages/announcements/information through the local media platforms. Murray-Bruce tweeted thus on Christmas eve. I urge President @MBuhari to build up our local media by speaking... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Psquare, Wizkid, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, others shut down The Access Mavin Concert (PHOTOS)

It was a night of great music and a few shortcomings but overall it was an effort to be applauded from the stables of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD). The event, which was tagged The Access Mavin Concert, held at the Eko Boulevard, Eko Atlantic, from Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday. In attendance... Read More

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December 24, 2015

The black carpet, the performances & the runway! See all the photos from Music Meets Runway 2015

The 5th edition of Music Meets Runway took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on the 22st of December. The event saw s…

December 24, 2015

‘We have won the war’ | Buhari declares victory over Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Nigerian Army has snuffed out the threat of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. While speaking to the BBC, the president revealed that the army is edging close to completely defeating the terrorist group. Buhari had earlier given a December 31 deadline to the military to end the insurgency that has ravaged the... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Opinion: El-Zakzaky’s Shi’a sect, Buhari and the conspiracy of genocide

It sounded strange when Shi’a Islamic group leader, El Zakzaky declared that the Federal Government of Nigeria was complicit in a gang-up against Muslims after 23 of his faithful followers were blown to bits in a bomb blast in Dakasoye village in Kano. The Sheikh’s claim was surprising simply because the man at the helm... Read More

December 24, 2015

Fayose shares Christmas rice to Ekiti people (See Photos)

The originator of stomach infrastructure is back at what he knows best- sharing of bags of rice. Governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, ahead of the Christmas celebrations, has began the disbursement of customized small bags of rice to state residents. The governor was on Wednesday, at Stadium Area, Okesa, in Ado Ekiti to supervise the distribution.... Read More

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December 24, 2015

‘Buhari would be held responsible for Zaria massacre of Shiites’ – Bishop Kukah

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has described the killing of over 300 Shiite Muslims in Zaria, as a national disaster. Kukah has also advised the federal government to embrace diplomacy and dialogue rather than a military approach i quelling the pro-Biafra protests in parts of the country. Speaking with Punch Newspapers, Kukah... Read More

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December 24, 2015

‘Buhari’s first Christmas gift to Nigerians is fuel scarcity’ – PDP

According to the Peoples Democratic Party, the nationwide fuel scarcity is the first Christmas gift to by the All Progressives Congress to Nigerians. Publicity Secretary of Lagos chapter of the PDP, Taofik Gani, said on Wednesday, that things have generally derailed since President Muhammadu Buhari took over governance of the nation. Speaking with Punch Newspapers, Gani said: “The... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Dasuki will spend Christmas behind bars despite being granted bail twice

A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), may have been granted bail on the two charges he’s been prosecuted for, but he has so far, found it difficult to meet any of the conditions attached to the bail. Dasuki is being prosecuted for two sets of charges before Justice Baba Yusuf and Justice... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt airports may be privatised

Four of the major airports in Nigeria- Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano- may be privatised by the Federal Government. During a fact-finding and evaluation tour of the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, hinted on the possibility of the privatising the airports. Amaechi said the proposed concession of the four airports would guarantee efficiency... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Atiku, Babangida to get N2.3bn from 2016 budget

N2.3 billion has been budgeted as entitlements for eleven former Presidents, Heads of State and former Vice Presidents/Chiefs of General Staff, in 2016. The breakdown of the entitlements of past leaders was contained in the 2016 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly on Tuesday. The former Presidents and former Heads of... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Why Buhari must prosecute Army chief, soldiers involved in Zaria massacre – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to prosecute the Chief of Army, Tukur Buratai, and soldiers involved in the recent attack on the Shiite movement in Kaduna state. Over 300 Shiite Muslims have been reported dead following the December 12-13 clash between the members of the Islamic Movement in... Read More

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