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November 23, 2015

An ‘unkempt’ Nnamdi Kanu appears in court, supporters protest (See Photos)

Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, finally appeared in Court on Monday. He has been in the detention of the Department of State Security (DSS) since October 18, after being arrested at the Lagos Airport Hotel on his arrival from the United Kingdom. Ahead his appearance in court, his supporters stormed Abuja in luxury buses, to show solidarity to Kanu.... Read More
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November 23, 2015

The circus is complete: Who won the Oshiomhole-Igbinedion marching competition? (See Photos)

Barely a week ago, a group of elderly women in Edo state protested half-naked and half-draped in red attires against, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, in respect to his comments about the Igbinedions. If it was ever in doubt, we discovered on Monday, that the Igbinedions do not have the monopoly of ‘protesting women’. Oshiomole’s women strike... Read More
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November 23, 2015

There could be a ‘leadership crisis’ at Prisons Service if Sule’s reinstated

Perhaps a crisis looms in the Nigerian Prisons Service, perhaps not. A former acting Controller-General of Prisons, Aminu Sule, who is fighting to reverse his sack from the service, may end up starting a leadership crisis in the process. It is believed that Sule may be possibly recalled into the service, a situation which will most definitely upset... Read More
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November 23, 2015

‘Dope’, ‘on fire’, ‘too much’ | What Nigerian Twitter is saying about Olamide’s Eyan Mayweather

Finally, it’s here. The highly anticipated Eyan Mayweather, the 5th studio album of YBNL CEO, Olamide, has been released. While blogs and bootleggers already have it online for download, it’s currently trending on Nigerian Twitter. Here’s what people are saying about Olamide’s new record: 🎵 oya Shake it,baby don't break it,it took ur mama 9 months to make it….oya DON'T STOP🎵... Read More
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November 23, 2015

The Future Awards Africa 2015: Meet nominees for The Ford Foundation Prize in Youth Employment

The Future Awards (TFA) Africa has announced the candidates for The Ford Foundation Prize in Youth Employment. Applicants were interviewed in selected cities Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Kano and Lagos. “This prize is very dear to our hearts. It goes to the core of our work, which focuses on enterprise. “We are delighted to have... Read More
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Prince Enitan Ogunwusi is the new Ooni of Ife | YNaija.com
November 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 6 women killed in IDP centre | Ogunwusi to be crowned Ooni | MASSOB threatens Ohaneze Ndigbo | More stories

4 versions of how Abubakar Audu died. YNaija Six women killed in a fresh blast in IDP screening centre. This Day MASSOB threatens to move against Ohaneze Ndigbo. Punch Ogunwusi to be installed as Ooni today. Leadership NLC kicks against cut on the 18,000 minimum wage. YNaija Senate committee says Lamorde’s probe will continue. This Day Balarabe... Read More
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November 23, 2015

Veteran governorship aspirant and banker | Life and times of late Prince Audu Abubakar

The news of the demise of the All Progressives Congress’ flag bearer for the Kogi state governorship elections on Sunday, November 22, was unprecedented and tragic. While praying for fortitude for his family, we’ll take you on a brief journey of his life and times. Prince Audu was birthed in 1947 into the family of... Read More
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November 23, 2015

Opinion: How Saraki’s trial revealed the fraudulent collaboration between EFCC and CCT

As a young woman who has been busy with fashion-life and career, politics has never grabbed my attention so overwhelmingly like this until the previous much-talked-about Jonathan government. Most particularly it’s twilight period. What set my mind ablaze was the news about the overflowing corruption that dominated the regime. Since then, I’ve been keen about... Read More
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November 23, 2015

Opinion: The death of Prince Audu and solution to the Kogi legal logjam

The death of Prince Audu, Governorship candidate of the APC in the inconclusive Kogi Governorship Poll, held on Saturday 21st November, 2015, has created serious legal and constitutional conundrum that demands urgent and quick judicial address and resolution. We are in a strange legal and constitutional territory. The 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2011... Read More
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November 23, 2015

Ooni of Ife ends 21 days of seclusion, to be crowned today… behind closed doors

Ooni of Ife-elect, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday, concluded his 21 days of seclusion in Ilofi, where he has been undergoing installation rites. The 51st Ooni of Ife is expected to be crowned on Monday, at the Ile Oodua. The monarch’s aide, Biyi Odunlade, while briefing journalists on Sunday, said Ooni Ogunwusi will be crowned by traditional chiefs at... Read More
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November 23, 2015

“No election is free and fair in Nigeria” – Balarabe Musa

According to elder statesman, Balarabe Musa, having a free and fair election in Nigeria is presently impossible. The former governor of the old Kaduna state said on Sunday, that the financial capability of a candidate is the only determinant of success in an election in Nigeria. Musa said that in all the past elections conducted since Nigeria... Read More
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November 23, 2015

N18,000 minimum wage: ‘We’re ready for battle’ – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, has declared its intention to fight the attempt by the Governors’ Forum to renege on the N18,000 national minimum wage. State governors have declared their inability to continue to pay the N18,000 minimum wage, which was signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan in March 2011. Hence, the Labour Congress, has vowed... Read More
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November 23, 2015

Fashola’s first mission appears to be Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The suspended re-construction of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been resumed by Julius Berger Plc and Raynolds Construction Company (Nigeria). Both contractors, who had downed their tools, are reportedly back on site in continuation of the construction. Construction workers of Julius Berger were over the weekend, seen working at the Redemption Camp and Arepo areas at the Lagos... Read More
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November 23, 2015

While we await a decision, meet James Faleke, the man who may yet become Governor of Kogi

James Abiodun Faleke is the running mate of the deceased Kogi governorship candidate, Audu Abubakar, and if it’s decided that the All Progressives Congress should hold another primary election, he may be put forward as one of the candidates. But the candidacy won’t be handed to him on a platter of gold, as he may possibly have... Read More
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November 23, 2015

In respect to Biafra agitations, South-East stakeholders arrived at this decision on Sunday

In order to quell the continued protest by pro-Biafra agitators and Nnamdi Kanu apologists- political leaders, Igbo stakeholders and state governors in the South-East, held a meeting on Sunday, November 22. At the end of the meeting, which was held in Enugu, it was decided by the representatives of South-East stakeholders, that the way forward is dialogue.... Read More
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Audu Abubakar, APC Kogi guber candidate | YNaija.com
November 22, 2015

Abubakar Audu reportedly dead after suffering stroke

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state, Abubakar Audu has been reported dead. According to Saharareporters, Audu died of undisclosed medical reasons shortly after his victory was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The cause of his death remains unknown at this moment, as people in the streets... Read More
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November 22, 2015

These are the nominees for The Future Awards Africa 2015

  The Central Working Committee for Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled the anticipated list of the 50 young Africans who are the nominees for the 2015 season – with nominees from 11 countries across Africa. This season, superstars Trevor Noah (South Africa) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria) have been shortlisted alongside change makers such... Read More
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November 22, 2015

Kogi governorship election declared inconclusive

Kogi governorship elections has been declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC returning officer for the election, Emmanuel Kucha, announced this at the INEC headquarters in the state. Kucha stated that gap between the two leading candidates, governor of the state; Idris Wada and Abubakar Audu was less than the number of the cancelled... Read More
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