December 18, 2015

Why Buhari postponed today’s Federal Executive Council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday postponed the emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting, which was summoned by the President, was meant to be used as an avenue to extensively discuss the 2016 Budget. Reports have it that the ministers arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, before being informed of the unexpected postponement. The ministers... Read More

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December 18, 2015

BREAKING: Dasuki, others granted bail

The former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, and four others standing trial for alleged money laundering and criminal breach of trust, have been granted bail by a High Court, sitting in FCT, Abuja. The others are: former director of finance at the office of the NSA, Shuaibu Salisu, a former Group General Manager of the Nigerian National... Read More

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December 18, 2015

Osinbajo, Saraki, Dogara, others attend Christmas Praise Concert in Aso Rock (PHOTOS)

In the spirit of the season, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife Dolapo, Senate President Bukola Saraki with speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara were at the Christmas Praise Concert. The concert was held in Aso Rock on Thursday, December 17. See some photos from the concert.

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December 18, 2015

Mourinho: Of betrayal and the last supper – the man many see as Jesus

To many, Jose Mourinho is the modern-day Jesus Christ. An instant miracle worker. Good luck convincing Porto fans, who saw their own lift the Champions League in the 2003/2004 campaign. I dare you to argue with Chelsea fans, who celebrated back-to-back Premier League titles after he arrived. Heck, he even resurrected Inter Milan. They won... Read More

December 18, 2015

‘There were deaths’ | Police confirm Onitsha shooting of pro-Biafrans… with an explanation

Five members of the IPOB movement were reportedly killed on Thursday by soldiers in Onitsha during the celebration of the Federal High Court order granting Nnamdi Kanu release from the detention of the Department of State Services. Festus Uyanna, an eyewitness related to journalists what transpired between the soldiers and the jubilant protesters. The pro-Biafra agitators had gathered in... Read More

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December 18, 2015

‘Nigeria has collided into an immovable wall’ – Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says the economy of Nigeria has ‘collided into an immovable wall’. In a statement released by his media office on Thursday, Tinubu said the nation failed to invest, yet spent and feasted. Tinubu bemoaned the lack of diversification of Nigeria’s economy by past leaders, while he... Read More

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December 18, 2015

Lagos state website taken over by El-Zakzaky sympathisers

The website of the Lagos state government has been taken over by hackers, suspected to be sympathisers to Nigeria’s slain Shiite Muslims. The Nigerian Army on Saturday, December 12, clashed with members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, in Zaria, Kaduna state. The clash, which led to the death of several Shiite Muslims, culminated in... Read More

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December 18, 2015

Reuben Abati: If we fail to teach history, we’ll repeat the mistakes of the past

There is never a scarcity of shocking events, revelations, encounters and experiences in the course of the interesting times we seem destined to live in. But nothing can perhaps be more shocking than a recent encounter I had with a young man. He had remarked quite innocently to my hearing that he wondered what all... Read More

December 18, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Abacha loot balance is $26m, £19m | Wike blows hot | Republican elites get desperate | More stories

Buratai says Shiite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky is no longer with army. YNaija Northern governors in emergency meeting over Shiite killings. This Day Pro-Biafrans move protest to Enugu. Leadership MTN heads to court to challenge N3.9bn fine. This Day Diezani is not dead – Family lawyer. Punch Wike says no military, police harassment of voters will be... Read More

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December 18, 2015

Titilope Owoyemi: Worry less, laugh more, savour your moments (30 Days of Gratitude)

When I was approached to write this piece, I laughed, loud and long. Not because I don’t think I have anything to be grateful for, but because my immediate thought was, “where on earth do I start?” Well, humour me a bit and read on as I begin by painting a picture of my average... Read More

December 18, 2015

Bittersweet year-end: Naira plunges to record low, Excess Crude Account rises to $2.257bn

After selling for N269 against the United States dollar on Wednesday, the Nigerian currency- naira -crashed further on Thursday, to N280 at the parallel market. The recent decline of the naira is as a result of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to stop the sale of foreign exchange to over 1,600 Bureau De Change operators. According to the... Read More

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December 18, 2015

‘It is sacrilege to criticise me for kneeling to exalt God’ – Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, can’t understand the hullabaloo over his decision to kneel down and worship God during the recent thanksgiving service to mark his coronation. Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who has been criticised for kneeling down at the Paul’s Anglican Church, Ile-Ife, says he owes no one any apology nor does he have... Read More

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December 18, 2015

#DasukiGate: How Stallion Group MD gave Dasuki, Yuguda $170m ‘to support their party’

Managing Director of Stallion Group, Harprrie Singh, was arrested on Thursday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for gifting about N1.3billion to a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda. The involvement of Singh in the arms procurement investigation, came to the fore when his company, Stallion Group was discovered to have had dealings with Jabbama Company, which... Read More

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December 18, 2015

How President Buhari celebrated his birthday with family members (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari who turned 73 on Thursday, December 17, celebrated with family members at the presidential villa. Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, hosted a dinner at the state house ‎to celebrate the President’s birthday. The President’s children- Zahra, Yusuf and others- were also in attendance at the birthday party.

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

December 18, 2015

Shiite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky no longer in Army’s custody – Tukur Buratai

The leader of the Shiite Muslim group, Sheik Ibrahim Zakzaky is no longer in the custody of the Nigerian military, says the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai. Major General Buratai says E-l-Zakzaky has been transferred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. The Army chief made the revelation on Thursday, when he received ‎a delegation from the... Read More

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December 17, 2015

‘300 Shiite women detained by Army’ – Islamic Movement in Nigeria

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) claims that the Army has detained 300 of its female members in Jaji Cantonment, Kaduna. Spokesperson of Shiite Muslim sect, Ibrahim Musa, released a statement on Thursday, alleging that some other members of the Movement are being held at the ‘Operation Yaki station’ along Constitution road, in Kaduna. The group called... Read More

December 17, 2015

Diezani is alive! The grapevine can go to bed

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke is alive, says her lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe. Reports made the rounds on social media earlier today, that Diezani, who is recovering from cancer, may have given up the ghost. But by evening, confirmation of Diezani’s status was shared on Twitter by Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu, Sam Piranty, a journalist with BBC... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Army-Shiite clash: El-Rufai bans unauthorised procession, sets up Commission of Inquiry

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai, has banned all forms of procession in the state. In a statewide broadcast made on Thursday, El-Rufai also announced the formation of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to look into the clash between the Army and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. “We have witnessed sad events in Zaria. There have... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Final year student wins Hyundai car at Etisalat Cliqfest (PHOTOS)

Etisalat’s Cliqfest hits University of Calabar in style and pomp. For two days, Cliqfest provided a beautiful blend of education and entertainment (edutainment) sponsored by Nigeria’s innovative and youth centric company, Etisalat for the University of Calabar campus. The fun-filled campus tour had a life inspiring seminar anchored by motivational speaker, Niyi Adesanya who dished... Read More

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December 17, 2015

#WomanStyleCrush: Michelle Dede

TV Host/Actress Michelle Dede currently gaining waves for her role in the popular “Desperate Housewives Africa”, is a…

December 17, 2015

MTN refuses to pay fine, prepares for legal battle against NCC

Telecommunications giant, MTN has said it would proceed to the court to contest the N1.4 trillion fine slammed on it by the NCC, payable by December 31. MTN had failed to disconnect unregistered users following a directive from NCC, hence the fine. In a statement to shareholders on Thursday, December 17, MTN revealed that it... Read More

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December 17, 2015

5 changes Nigeria has witnessed since Buhari became President

President Muhammadu Buhari, who promised Nigerians significant changes, turns 73 on Thursday, December 2015. After several attempts, Buhari became the president of the country when he emerged victorious in the presidential polls under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress. The mantra of his campaign was change from an old government to a new era. As the President... Read More

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December 17, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: 12 scandals that rocked the entertainment world in 2015

2015 has had its fair share of celebrity controversies. From nasty celebrity twitter fights to celebrity PR stunts gone wrong, it’s been quite an eventful and scandalous year. YNaija has complied a list of 12 of these scandalous moments. Cynthia Morgan’s a blunt and a baby photo Cynthia Morgan dominated entertainment headlines for the wrong reasons this... Read More

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December 17, 2015

The Sacked One: Hilarious Twitter reactions to Chelsea’s dismissal of Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho, the manager of the English premier league defending champions, Chelsea FC, has been axed by his employers. Immediately Mourinho’s sack was announced, the memes and tweets poured in like a flood. Grab a seat, relax, but don’t get a pop-corn because these reactions from Twitterville might get you choking from laughter. http://twitter.com/Coral/status/677501528907886593/photo/1 http://twitter.com/paddypower/status/677500269123518464/photo/1 Exclusive! Jose Mourinho... Read More

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December 17, 2015

‘We’ve never carried arms’ | Shiite spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa speaks on Army attack (WATCH)

A spokesperson of the Ibrahim El Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim Musa, has denied the claims that members of the Shiite Muslim sect, attacked the Army with arms. The Army had alleged that the Shiite Muslims attacked the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, in Zaria, last Saturday, with the aim... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Sacked PDP Chairman, Secondus heads to Appeal Court

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has revealed his intention to proceed to the Appeal Court to challenge the ruling of the High Court, asking him to vacate his seat as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Secondus and the party, PDP in the appeal dated December 16,... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Amosun’s victory upheld by Appeal Court

The election of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun as governor of the state has been upheld by the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan. The Appeal Court on Thursday, affirmed the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on October 23 in Abeokuta which upheld the victory of Amosun. The five-man panel of the Appeal... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea FC

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Chelsea Football Club of England. The defending champions of the English Premier League have endured a torrid spell over the course of the season, with several poor performances recorded home and away. This is the second time Mourinho will be parting ways with Chelsea after leaving the club in... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Tiwa Savage explains the idea behind new album R.E.D

We are sure you must have learnt that Mavin Records’ first lady Tiwa Savage is releasing her second album titled RED in a few days. While speaking at her album listening session on Wednesday, the singer talked about the concept behind the album. Tiwa Savage said: ”The three things that we tackled on this album were... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Y! Scoop: D’banj reveals marriage plans… to wed ‘very soon’

Earlier this year, the Koko master revealed in several interviews that he was going to walk the down the aisle with somebody special. D’banj in an exclusive chat with YNaija, maintained that his marriage plans were still very much intact He said: ”I’m going to marry very soon and you will get to meet her” Dbanj... Read More

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