Islamic council warn Buhari, Army over death of Shiite members

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learned from the Champions League round of 16 draws

The 16 teams left in the Champions League, have been drawn against each other. There are a few must-see clashes in February/March 2016 and a few other ‘walk-overs’. But what are the five things we learnt after Monday’s draws in Nyon? 1. Same ol, same ol Ugh. Doesn’t it get too boring for even UEFA.... Read More

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Pointek opens electronics store in Lagos

Pointek, a Nigerian mobile phones and technology industry heavyweight, has opened the latest addition to its range of businesses, the electronics store. Located in Pointek’s ultramodern head office the Pointek electronics store features authentic and high quality brand of electronics and home appliances at unbeatable prices. Pointek Managing Director, Emeka Oguchi, said at the opening... Read More

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Dasuki and company arraigned in Abuja court (See Photos)

Three of the suspects in the $2.1 billion arms funds diversion scandal are presently being arraigned before an Abuja High Court. Those arraigned are- former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, former Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Aminu Baba Kusa and Director of Finance and Administration in the Office of the NSA, Salisu... Read More

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It’s today! MI, Victoria Kimani, Simi and others to perform at Metro FM FYNE 2.0 concert

The all flavours concert is taking place today Monday, December 14, 2015 at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos by 6PM. It is a fun and relaxing evening set aside to thrill guests with the perfect blend of music, comedy, dance and more. FYNE 2.0 serves as our own little way of showing appreciation to our Corporate Clients and esteemed listeners.... Read More

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Through The Lens: Paul Ukonu’s Denim X Streetz for Ghoste magazine’s editorials

Photography by Paul Ukonu Styled by Yummie Model: Aisha Bello Makeup by Phronesys

For Grill at the Pent Abuja, it was an All White affair

It was yet another awesome Sunday as the signature VIP daytime party Grill At The Pent, powered by BankHead Entertain…

‘AY, Omoni Oboli, Juliet Ibrahim’ | Nigeria’s top celebrities step out for premiere of ‘Fifty’ (PHOTOS)

The creme de la creme of the society stepped out for the premiere of Mo Abudu’s Ebony life produced Fifty at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites. In attendance were captains of industries such as Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu amongst others. Stakeholders in the entertainment industry were not left out as stars such as Ghanaian... Read More

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Bayelsa election: Timi Frank hints that Timipre Sylva is unhappy with APC

The All Progressive Congress (APC) is optimistic about its victory in Bayelsa gubernatorial election. The ruling party believes it can still win the governorship election in Bayelsa state if all stakeholders work together ahead of the rescheduled poll. According to the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, “the battle is... Read More

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#YNaija2015Review: ‘Adele, The Greek debt disaster, Europe refugee crisis’ | 10 events that shook the world in 2015

2015 had its fair share of headline grabbing moments. From a reclusive diva making a grand comeback to multiple terror attacks in France and the Syrian refugee crisis, these are the major news events that shook the world. Cecil the lion Cecil, a 13-year-old male African lion who had been part of an ongoing wildlife... Read More

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Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections

A wise man does not cut his nose, just to spite his face. The unfolding electoral drama in the Bayelsa state governorship election, especially the cancellation of the election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Zane Akapaku, who is the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Alao-Akala disowned by APC | Woman attempts self-abortion | Metuh’s herculean demand | More stories

I collected $30,000 from Yuguda – Bode George. Vanguard We attacked Shiite sect because they broke the law – Army. Leadership Dasuki, 8 others set to be arraigned today. YNaija Okerenkoko community urge EFCC to probe Tompolo for alleged N13bn land scam. Vanguard Alao-Akala is not part of us – APC. Nation Jonathan gave the... Read More

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#DasukiGate: Emir of Kano, Sanusi to be interrogated by EFCC

The spotlight has beamed on the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, in the ongoing investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into Sambo Dasuki’s alleged diversion of the $2 billion arms funds. Sanusi, before his installation as the Emir was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before he was removed by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC is looking to... Read More

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Airport Cleaner, emmanuel ugwu, Josephine Ugwu, returns money

Emmanuel Ugwu: Josephine, the airport cleaner, serves a potent lesson on how we can sanitize Nigeria

My person of the year lacks the trappings of a world changer. She is not a person of power. She doesn’t boast universal renown. She is a commoner; an easily forgettable face. Josephine Ugwu was a contract hand with a concessionaire that handled the sanitation of Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos. She worked a grueling... Read More

Adedoyin Jaiyesimi: It’s been amazing but the best is yet to come (30 Days of Gratitude)

I remember this time last year, how apprehensive I was. 25 was knocking at the door. Unrealised goals stared at me coldly in the face. I felt like a failure. It felt as if I was having a mid-life crisis at 25! I tried to have great expectations for 2015 but the baggage of who... Read More

24 fun moments from Linda Ikeji’s house-warming party

Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji hosted a house-warming party on Sunday, for her multi-million naira mansion in Banana Island. Actress, Juliet Ibrahim, radio/television presenter, Denrele Edun, artiste, MC galaxy, were a few of the celebrities that graced the party. Here are 24 fun photos, videos from the party, shared online by Laura Ikeji and guests. https://instagram.com/p/_P9EZVMfcM/ https://instagram.com/p/_PTE0BsfVN/ https://instagram.com/p/_PSLbwMfS6/... Read More

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Arewa to Igbo youth: ‘Don’t allow yourself to be used for a fruitless Biafra agitation’

The youth, who dominate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been advised by Arewa Consultative Forum, to ditch their agitation for secession. The forum, a pan-northern socio-political organisation, warned that the actions of the pro-Biafrans could lead the nation to another bout of civil war.... Read More

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This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

In the wake of overwhelming criticism over the killing of several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the nation’s Army attempt to justify its action. In the statement released on Sunday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the fact that the Shiite Muslims drew arms against the Chief of Army Staff’s convoy was not reaffirmed... Read More

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Dasuki and the 8 suspected ‘High Thieves’ will be docked today

The suspects in the arms funds diversion case that’s generated the hastag- #DasukiGate and which is satirically dubbed ‘Dasuki and the High Thieves’ will- after all the intrigues and deep layers of revelations- finally go to court today, December 14. The former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki and implicated former public office holders... Read More

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Jonathan approved the disbursement of N10bn to PDP delegates – Dasuki

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki says former President, Goodluck Jonathan, authorised him to release N10 billion to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates. Dasuki said the funds was released to Jonathan’s former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs and Aide-de-Camp, Waripamowei Dudafa. He said the money was given out by the two aides, based... Read More

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$2bn, arms deal, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, N10bn, PDP, Sambo Dasuki

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‘I don’t know what Yuguda is talking about, I received ‘only $30,000’ – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, says he only received $30,000 (N5,981,581) from the former minister of state for finance, Bashir Yuguda, contrary to the latter’s testimony that the former was paid N100 million. Yuguda had in the Statement of Witness/Accused Person filed in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, revealed that... Read More

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EFCC investigates N6.7bn transferred to NSA, DSS two days after presidential election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has discovered the transfer of N6.7bn from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to the Office of the National Security Adviser and two other agencies. The payments were said to have been authorised by a letter dated March 30, 2015, two days after the 2015 presidential election.... Read More

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DSS, N6.7bn, NSA, presidential election, SGF

Fayose, the ‘clean person’, is ‘not sorry for’ death-wish advert on Buhari

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose believes the Federal Government is plotting to use the report of the military panel to upturn his election victory of June 2014. Following the emergence of an audio recording implicating the military in the alleged rigging of the Ekiti governorship elections, a military panel headed by Maj-Gen Adeniyi Oyebade, was set... Read More

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If there was any honour left among thieves, PDP won’t be talking – FG

The Federal Government has said that the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration is responsible for the poor state of the country’s economy. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed in a statement on Sunday stated that the present state of the economy is the direct consequence of the incomprehensible mismanagement of the economy and the mindless looting of... Read More

APC, Buhari, economy, lai mohammed, PDP

Son of Shiite sect’s leader, Ibraheem Zakzaky, killed in clash with Army

The Shi’a Islamic Movement has accused the Nigerian Army of killing the son of its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, during a clash with the sect in Zaria, on Saturday. The Nigerian Army killed not less than 7 Shiite Muslims during a confrontation that lasted for hours. It was subsequently claimed that the Shiite Muslims wanted to assassinate the... Read More

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The ladies turn up the heat on the red carpet as ‘Fifty’ premieres in Lagos (First Photos)

The star-studded premiere of the movie ‘Fifty’ is currently ongoing at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The cast- Nse Nkpe Etim, Iretiola Doyle, Dakore Akande, Omoni Oboli- and Nigeria’s biggest celebrities are in attendance, at the spectacular world class premiere. Below are first photos from the red carpet of the premiere.

#YNaija2015Review: ‘I have a small manhood, yet you stayed with me for 4 years’ | The 10 worst quotes of 2015

Another year, another list of characters who do not know when to zip it. Who are the culprits this time? They range from a presidential spokesperson finding his feet outside the lowbrow tabloid newsroom to his boss, telling political realities that aren’t quite presidential. These are the worst quotes we heard all year. Will you... Read More

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PDP to Buhari: ‘Admit you want to probe Jonathan and stop going round in circles’

As the Federal Government continues to chant its battle cry in the war against corruption, particularly with the investigation of the alleged $2 billion arms scam, the major opposition to All Progressives Congress, the ruling party, has reached out with a few words of admonishment. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has stated its support for... Read More

Adewunmi Emoruwa: Why Donald Trump is Nigeria’s best man for US Presidency

Nigeria – The Christmas lights aren’t shining bright enough; the streets look pale in contrast to previous years of this very season. My fellow countrymen are found haphazardly in queues, at fuel stations, sharing views of the not so cheering news of billions dollars allegedly stolen as the Economy needs a prescription, maybe doses of... Read More