December 9, 2015

Wizkid’s Ojuelegba ranked 12th biggest song of 2015 by US magazine, The Fader

Wizkid may have silenced some critics after his hit song Ojuelegba was ranked 12th best song in the world in the last calendar year, by New York based magazine, The Fader. The fan favourite, Ojuelegba which got a remix from international rapper, Drake, was ranked above chart topping singles from American superstars such as Future, Fetty Wap, Rich Homie Quan... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Saraki gives marching orders to Senators at inauguration of TSA hearing (Full Text)

A keynote address by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the inauguration of the public hearing on the ‘abuse and mismanagement of Treasury Single Account Regime’, by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance, Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions and public accounts. The commitment and resolve of the 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of... Read More

December 9, 2015

British High Commission hosts winners of The Future Awards Africa 2015

The British High Commission in Nigeria hosted winners and nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2015 to a reception at his residence on Monday 7 December, 2015. The reception which was anchored at the residence of the British Deputy High Commission, Ray Kyles was a follow up to the awards event which held on Sunday December... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Siasia’s Dream Team VI qualify for AFCON final, Rio Olympic games

Nigeria’s U-23 team, the Dream Team VI, has qualified for the 2016 Olympics Games, holding in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The U-23 team coached by Samson Siasia, earned the qualification ticket, on Wednesday, in Dakar. The Dream Team VI, defeated Senegal 1-0 to qualify for the final of the U-23 AFCON, which also guaranteed Olympics... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Kogi governor-elect, Yahaya Bello receives certificate of return from INEC (PHOTOS)

Kogi state governor-elect, Yahaya Bello has received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Bello, candidate of the All Progressives Congress defeated incumbent governor, Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s supplementary election. See below, photos of Bello being presented his return certificate.

December 9, 2015

‘Newly discovered sexually transmitted disease is more common in black people’

A new sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium has been confirmed to exist by scientists in the United Kingdom. The STD which was first discovered over 20 years ago, is a bacterial disease that causes painful urination among other things. The scientists, a team of 14 researchers arrived at their confirmation after carrying out a... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Bringing back the 90’s at MTN Corporate Elite Night 2015

The 9th edition of Corporate Elite 2015 was a show to remind people across board of why the 90’s was the era of love songs. It was held at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday. Nigerian artiste, Saeon kicked off the show with other acts such as Falz, Shaydee, Sammy, Project Fame’s alumni Immaculate... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Opinion: The suspension of Great Ife students’ union and other pertinent matters

It usually surprise many people that, on their arrival at the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, one of the first structures out of all the beautiful buildings on the campus, one come across is the Great Ife Students’ Union Building, also known as Ken Saro-Wiwa Building. The location of this monument itself is deliberate to remind the... Read More

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December 9, 2015

$2bn arms scandal: 7 photos from the arraignment of Raymond Dokpesi

Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, was earlier today, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings Ltd, were arraigned on Wednesday, on six counts of money laundering and procurement fraud related charges. He’s accused of receiving N2.1bn from the office of the National Security... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Angela Merkel named Time Magazine’s 2015 Person of the Year

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year for 2015. It’s been 29 years since a woman has been awarded this title, the last being Philippines president Corazon Aquino in 1986. The German chancellor beat US presidential aspirant, Donald Trump, transgender celebrity, Caitlyn Jenner and other influential personalities to be awarded the honour which was announced yesterday. Coming behind... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Chuma Nwagbogu: My mother’s slap and how I learned to drive

The more I reflect on the lessons my parents taught me, the more stories I remember. The more stories I remember, the clearer their actions become. The clearer their actions become, the more aware I become of my indebtedness to the people I have fought my whole life. When I was sixteen, my mum decided... Read More

December 9, 2015

Opinion: N5, 000 Social Welfare tokenism is a waste and damage to Nigeria’s reputation

The proposed plan of Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari to commence payment of N5, 000 Social welfare to about 25 million Nigerians is a plan one must critically and objectively look into before jumping into praises of government. It was widely reported in most Nigerian dailies on Tuesday 8th of December... Read More

December 9, 2015

Dokpesi arraigned for money laundering, remanded in EFCC custody

Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings Ltd, were arraigned on Wednesday, on six counts of money laundering and procurement fraud related charges. He’s accused of receiving N2.1bn from the office of the National Security... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Prostitutes no longer welcome on the ‘streets of Akwa Ibom’

Commercial sex workers have been asked to leave the streets of Uyo. The Akwa Ibom State government through the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Glory Edet, gave this directive in Uyo on Tuesday during a Town Hall Meeting with representatives of female students in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom. Edet stated that the prostitutes are constituting a nuisance... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Bayelsa APC members protest cancellation of election result (PHOTOS)

Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Yenagoa are protesting against the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the results of Southern Ijaw LGA in the state governorship election. The ruling party members are demanding for the announcement of the result of Southern Ijaw council election. The protest-march by the APC members... Read More

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December 9, 2015

‘Excuse is no longer in the dictionary’ – Buhari’s photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo

The inspiring story of Bayo Omoboriowo, the official photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been told countless times. The rise of the 28-year-old Mushin bred photographer from impoverished circumstances to the flashing lights of fame and success is nothing short of inspiring. Bayo, who discovered his passion, tuned into it and turned it into a profitable... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Patient Sunday Oliseh lashes out at Nigerians for their impatience

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh is upset with Nigerians over their lack of patience in waiting for results to materialise in the national football team. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, in Abuja, the ex soccer player explained how difficult it is to coach the national team. He said: “Coaching Nigeria is difficult not because of the... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Ezeife to Buhari: ‘Hand over Petroleum Minister portfolio to Ibe Kachikwu’

In reaction to the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as Petroleum Minister. Ezeife said that the tasks of a petroleum minister are many and quite challenging, hence it would be difficult to combine with the duties of a President. “The works of a... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Ara seeks to enlist 2,000 bone marrow volunteers in Lagos

Ara, a volunteer initiative to combat blood cancers and sickle cell anemia in Africa, in collaboration with the Bone Marrow Registry in (DKMS); is launching a program to recruit the first 2,000. The drive takes place on December 21 at the NBA Building, 1261 Adeola Hopwell, Victoria Island, Lagos. Here’s what to expect from the bone marrow... Read More

December 9, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nnamdi Kanu seeks bail | Boko Haram sponsors can’t escape | Saraki absolves self from stolen N310 million | More stories

Why Bayelsa election killings must be probed. Premium Times Saraki says he’s not the owner of N310 million stolen by DSS agents. This Day World Bank advises Buhari to remove oil subsidy. Leadership Top Floor of 35-storey NECOM house in Lagos razed by fire in Lagos. This Day Dasuki trial adjourned till 2016. Leadership NCC explains... Read More

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December 9, 2015

The YNaija Interview: ‘I’m obsessed with Nigerian men’ | Bonang Matheba on relationship, career and D’banj

Having earned a reputation as one of the biggest television and radio personalities in South Africa, the ambitious Bonang Matheba, like every other human, is insatiable and wants more. Bonang, who can’t be talked-about without mentioning D’banj in the same breath, aspires to expand her frontiers into the continental stage as she continues to take advantage... Read More

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December 9, 2015

#RelationshipGoals: The animated Dakolos

Being an R & B/soul singer is one thing. Being a lover boy in real life is another. You don’t need to be to…

December 9, 2015

Oladoyin Taiwo: A journey of hope and overcoming challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)

The bible in Ps 103 says;…Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits… I remember, this time last year on a cold evening downtown Chicago, I was meeting with my coach at the Hilton for my 2015 plans and she asked me “what do you want to achieve at the end... Read More

December 9, 2015

Why Federal Government cannot release Nnamdi Kanu yet

The Federal Government, has revealed to a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the reason behind its reluctance to release the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu who has been detained since his October 17 arrest, had filed an application before the high court, seeking to enforcing his fundamental right to freedom.... Read More

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December 9, 2015

No Boko Haram sponsor, arms funds looters will go unpunished – FG

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has reassured Nigerians that neither Boko Haram sponsors nor looters of the funds meant for arms procurement, will be allowed to go scot free. Minister of Informational and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday, said everyone found complicit will be charged and tried, but added that due process would... Read More

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December 9, 2015

What Soyinka said on Channels TV about GEJ, OBJ, President Buhari and pro-Biafrans

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says the recent discoveries of the massive looting perpetrated by the last administration has vindicated his ‘reluctant’ support for President Muhammadu Buhari in the last general elections. Soyinka also stated that Nigeria would not have survived four more years of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s rule. During a programme titled, ‘Channels Book Club’... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Why Nigeria reduced MTN’s N1.04 trn fine

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed the rationale behind the federal government’s decision to reduce the N1.04 trn fine imposed on South African telecommunication giant, MTN. The initial fine imposed on MTN Nigeria for failing to cut off unregistered subscribers was last week, reduced to N780 billion. In defense of the reduction, the commission said... Read More

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December 9, 2015

British couple who enslaved Nigerian for 2 decades, sent to jail

Emmanuel and Antan Edet have been jailed for six years each by a London court, after being found guilty of enslaving a Nigerian immigrant for over two decades. Back in November, the Edets were convicted for child cruelty, slavery and assisting in illegal immigration. The couple brought their victim into Britain in 1989 as a 14-year-old, and turned him to... Read More

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