December 1, 2015

In the same breath, Oshiomhole took one swipe at Dasuki, another at his fellow governors

Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole is skilled in the art of using one stone to kill two birds- in this case, using a fora to address multiple issues. At a conference of Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on Tuesday, in Abuja, Oshiomhole spoke on the arrest of former National Security Adviser, Sambo... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, governors, minimum wage, Sambo Dasuki

December 1, 2015

Buhari is sidestepping laws – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insists that only a public trial will be acceptable by the party, as the federal government continues to arrest its members. Following the arrest of the Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, the opposition party accused the All Progressives Congress-led government of being hellbent on persecuting the opposition. PDP National Publicity... Read More

December 1, 2015

Go behind the scenes of the highly anticipated movie, ‘Fifty’ (WATCH)

Less than 2 weeks till the worldwide premiere of FIFTY, EbonyLife films gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the highly anticipated feature. In this clip, we hear from all four principal characters played by Ireti Doyle, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Omoni Oboli respectively. We also hear from the Movie Director, Biyi Bandele and Executive... Read More

Dakore Egbuson-Akande, FIFTY, ireti doyle, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Omoni Oboli

December 1, 2015

I’m not involved in arms procurement scandal – Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has distanced himself from the $2.1 billion arms procurement scandal engulfing former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki. This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu on Tuesday. Saraki stated that contrary to the report published on online medium, Sahara Reporters- he’s never had anything to do with the... Read More

arms deal, dasuki, SaharaReporters, Saraki

December 1, 2015

Red Carpet: Abimbola Fashola, Toke Makinwa, Toju Foye, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, others at Tyme Out with Tee A concert

The Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island is presently buzzing with some of the biggest names in Government, FMCG, Sports, Telecommunications, …

December 1, 2015

TechCabal and Access Bank present AfricaBeta: Fixing online payments

TechCabal, Africa’s largest tech online publication, is announcing the second edition of AfricaBeta, in partnership with Access Bank. The event is scheduled to hold on the 12th of December, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria. AfricaBeta is a conference that will explore the ideas and technologies that are shaping the future of the African continent. The aim... Read More

Access Bank, AfriBeta: Fixing Payments (Naija Edition), techcabal

December 1, 2015

Defying Boko Haram, Muslims embark on Shi’ite march in Kaduna (WATCH)

Muslims have defied the terrorist sect Boko Haram and proceeded with a Shi’ite procession from Birnin-Gwari and some other adjoining towns to Zaria. The terror sect had on Friday, November 27 attacked a Shia procession, killing over 21 people in Kano. It was perceived that the Muslims would cringe in the wake of the terrorist attack and disembark on the... Read More

boko haram, north, Religion, terrorism

December 1, 2015

Raymond Dokpesi arrested by EFCC

The Chairman of DAAR Communications, home of Africa Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Dokpesi was picked up in Abuja by operatives of the anti-graft agency on Tuesday afternoon. His arrest is believed to be in connection with the ongoing probe into the procurement of arms and ammunition... Read More

arms porcurement, arrested, EFCC, Raymond Dokpesi

December 1, 2015

Begrudginly, Senate passes supplementary budget, allows Buhari to borrow

The Senate has approved the supplementary budget President Muhammadu Buhari submitted before the Red Chamber. While presenting the supplementary appropriation bill on Tuesday, Senator Danjuma Goje explained that the initial amount slated for the settlement of subsidy claims only covered January to September, therefore there was a need to include the months of October to... Read More

2015 supplementary budget, budget, Buhari, economy, policy, Saraki, senate

December 1, 2015

Work.Style.Fashion! {Volume 2}

It’s another Monday! We get to feature the various office styles by you guys. Whether your office is casual and creat…

December 1, 2015

Diamond Platnumz and D’banj are headlining acts for The Future Awards Africa 2015

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the performers for the 2015 edition, celebrating 10 years. T he line-up will be headlined by Diamond Platnumz and D’banj. Both are alumni of the awards – D’banj was Young Person of the Year 2007 and Diamond won the Prize in Entertainment 2014. They will be joined by Omawumi,... Read More

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December 1, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: We don’t want a ‘sit-at-home’ ruler, but a ‘work-at-home’ President

At first reading, the op-ed Garba Shehu, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari, wrote in response to the groundswell of public concern about the ceaseless overseas junketing of his principal in the face of worsening national emergencies, imparted such disbelief, dismay and disappointment to me, that I was forced to go through it multiple times to... Read More

December 1, 2015

‘This government will not give excuses’ – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the present administration will not make excuses, but would rather would deliver on all its promises. Mohammed said that in the next few days, the administration will start firing from all cylinders, starting with the unveiling of the 2016 budget. The Minister made the comments at a meeting with representatives... Read More

APC, excuses, lai mohammed, promises

December 1, 2015

Opinion: The abandoned Rivers state students and the ridicule in foreign lands

I recently stumbled on a piece posted by a friend on Facebook about the of some ‘abandoned’ Rivers State students on government funded undergraduate scholarships at various Universities in Canada. At the moment, Canadian Universities are being owed tuition fees for about two terms, a sum amounting to about $2.5million. The scholarships were awarded by... Read More

abroad, Amnesty, Rivers State, scholarships, students

December 1, 2015

Police arrest fake Tinubu in Lagos

The police has arrested two men, who are in the business of defrauding people, using the identities of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. The Lagos state commissioner, personally made the disclosure on Monday while parading the suspects before newsmen. He explained that the suspects opened a Facebook... Read More

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December 1, 2015

#Fitfam With Michelle: What are you doing to your body?!!!

Lately, it seems that with most illness; one is advised on what they are eating wrong or foods to stay off. It’s the …

December 1, 2015

Another one! Lara George drops ‘Hello’ cover (LISTEN)

Adele’s Hello has got quite a few Nigerian soul singers on their feet. Having listened to the likes of Omawumi, Niyola, Praiz do their covers and the hilarious Vic O, sensational gospel act Lara George decides to have a go at the worldwide hit single by Adele. Listen.

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December 1, 2015

Bruce Fein: Dear President Buhari, Is this justice as you play judge, jury, and prosecutor?

A United States constitutional lawyer, Bruce Fein, has penned an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The letter, which centers on the corruption war of Buhari, was first published on Huffington Post, on Monday, November 30. Read below. Dear President Buhari, “When you visited the United States Institute of Peace last July, you pledged that you would... Read More

December 1, 2015

Nobert Young, Kehinde Bankole, Tope Tedela star in Apostates; to premiere this weekend

Ambition makes a man, yet ambition has ruined many; Thus goes Apostates, a story of four ambitious youths who work hard at duplicity with the grand aim of being successful, rich and somewhat famous. The much-anticipated Apostates, a new flick from Weaverbird Studios is coming to Lagos’ cinemas and movie buffs are in for a swell... Read More

December 1, 2015

Akpabio was Moses, but I’m the people’s Joshua – Governor Udom

Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel has hit back at those who called his government an extension of the previous government of Godswill Apkabio. The opposition All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State has consistently dubbed Governor Emmanuel’s administration as a continuation of the immediate past administration of Godswill Akpabio. In a radio broadcast to the... Read More

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December 1, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu trial: Judge falls ill, protesters chant ‘give us Biafra’

About 500 pro-Biafra agitators arrived at the Federal Capital Territory magistrate court on Tuesday, December 1 ordering the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The protesters chanted: “All we are saying give us Biafra” while they sang songs of solidarity when they arrived at the court premises in... Read More

Abuja, biafra, DSS, Federal Government, IPOB, Mobile police, Nnamdi Kanu, security, terrorism

December 1, 2015

Sambo Dasuki, again, arrested by DSS

Once again, former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been arrested by the Department of State Service. Dasuki was picked up from his house on Tuesday morning, and taken the office of the DSS in Abuja, after being under house-arrest for about a month. The former NSA is being investigated by the Federal Government for... Read More

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December 1, 2015

Dakuku Peterside delivers somber speech as Rivers state mourn victims of election violence (PHOTOS)

To mourn the lives lost in Rivers state during the last general election, on Monday members of the All Progressives Congress, held a march tagged: ‘Rivers Black Day, against election violence. Leading the march was the Rivers APC governorship candidate, Dakuku Peterside, who delivered the speech below. “I would like to thank all who took... Read More

December 1, 2015

Will you be at the #BringBackOurGirls prayer vigil in Lagos?

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Lagos Group has organised a state-wide special prayer session and inter-faith vigil. The session will hold on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi from 4.00pm to 7.30pm. The scheduled special prayer session and vigil is part of the Global action week to mark 600 days of the... Read More

December 1, 2015

‘Boko Haram insurgents arrested in Lagos’

The Army has revealed that several Boko Haram insurgents were recently arrested in Lagos. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Isidore Edet, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Monday, while decorating 12 newly promoted officers attached to the division. Edet revealed that the arrested Boko Haram members were among those fleeing the... Read More

army, boko haram, lagos

December 1, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Obama is angry | Momodu not after ministerial role | Trump gets African-American support | More stories

Bello named as Audu’s substitute, Faleke declares self governor-elect. This Day Defence Minister maintains that Boko Haram will be defeated by December. Leadership Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants Igbo president in 2019. YNaija Momodu says he didn’t join APC to be a minister. Punch Buhari approves INDC to tackle climate change. Leadership Fire kills 7 students in... Read More

APC, boko haram, defence minister, MASSOB, PDP, Saraki, tracklist

December 1, 2015

12 prophecies that haven’t yet come to pass this year

The beginning of this year saw quite a lot of prophecies by prophets, pastors and clerics, who mostly predicted doom for the country. While some came to pass, some others are yet to become reality. We take a look at the predictions that are yet to manifest. Goodluck Johnathan would carry on as president for a... Read More

December 1, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: It’s time for ex-Danfo driver, lunatic Governor Ayo Fayose to stand trial

Election rigging has been an accepted practice in the voting process in Nigeria and does not change the status of the winner unless they can be seen as proven guilty in courts of law. Usually, a lengthy process that allows the rigger to legitimize the vote result as long as they hold the office. Many... Read More

December 1, 2015

Opinion: Why the Nigerian youth deserves to suffer

This title came about during a discussion I had with my friend, Daniel Lawal very recently. We were talking about how the countries of the world go about distributing its resources among its citizenry. We talked about everything from the physical cash to roads, from electricity to water supply, from healthcare to sports, from crime... Read More

December 1, 2015

Opinion: The destructive tripod of tobacco, alcohol and cocaine

I will like to start by dousing any diversion that the title might generate; this I intend to do by providing a rather familiar terminology to buttress this topic. ‘Weeds’ are sometimes used when we imply tobacco products which are smoked, chewed or snuffed. ‘Wine’ on the other hand may also mean alcoholic drinks in... Read More

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