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November 19, 2015

Imagine a world where actor, Saint Obi becomes a musician… well, you’re in it (WATCH)

Possibly former Nollywood star, Saint Obi, after a long hiatus from the screen has a new aspiration- to break into the music industry. Saint Obi, on Wednesday, released 3 new singles from his self-owned record label, Agwhyte music. He has however, gone further to torture us with a music video from one of the singles titled... Read More
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November 19, 2015

EFCC arrests director, senior agents for leaking information to bloggers

A Director and some senior operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have been arrested by the anti-graft agency. Vanguard reports that the EFCC employees were apprehended for leaking vital information to bloggers and the media. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, reportedly ordered the arrest of the operatives over the leaked information,... Read More
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November 19, 2015

‘It’s not true’ | Chief of Army Staff says 105 soldiers weren’t lost to Boko Haram

Chief of Army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has denied reports that about 105 soldiers have gone missing. Earlier today, it was reported that 150 soldiers went missing after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the Nigerian troops. The attack was said to have taken place on Wednesday, in Gudunbali, Borno State, after which the 157 Battalion... Read More
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November 19, 2015

This is the amount Nigeria loses yearly to illegal mining… according to the Senate

In the midst of cries that Nigeria is broke, the Senate on Thursday, November 19, revealed that the country loses about N4 trillion annually to illegal mining activities. Directing its Committee on Solid Minerals during plenary to see that the issue is investigated, the senate said that with the low performance of the oil sector in recent times,... Read More
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November 19, 2015

In today’s episode of ‘House Madness’, Gbajabiamila and Ogor were the lead actors

New day, new drama! This seems to be the story of Nigerian lawmakers in recent time. A disagreement between the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party over the continuous funding of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government degenerated into a verbal riot on Thursday, November 19, at the House of Representatives. The lawmakers danced around the boundaries... Read More
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November 19, 2015

EbonyLife TV to exclusively announce The Future Awards Africa 2015 nominees

The Future Projects has announced that the nominees for The Future Awards Africa 2015 will be announced on special EbonyLife TV broadcast show to be hosted by Zimbabwean actress, model and OAP, Vimbai Mutinhiri. The one-hour broadcast is scheduled for 3pm West African Time and will air across Africa on EbonyLife TV, which airs on DSTV’s Channel... Read More
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November 19, 2015

5 things we learnt from Wizkid’s interview with US magazine, The Fader

Since winning our hearts with Holla at your Boy in 2010, Wizkid has kept soaring to greater heights. After working with Drake on what’s arguably the biggest international collaboration this year from Africa, Wizkid has surely become a reference point in African music. The Disturbing London signee and Starboy label owner recently granted a telephone interview with popular... Read More
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November 19, 2015

“Government-owned media houses are not credible” – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has lambasted Federal Government-owned media organisations. Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday, November 19, said the staff of public owned media houses have no regard for professionalism and editorial independence, which has led to them being considered as unreliable. He made the statement in Abuja during his first meeting with the... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Korede Bello goes back to school (PHOTO)

The Godwin singer has gone back to school to further his education. 19 year old singer, Korede Bello, had previously acquired an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) degree in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Korede Bello took to Instagram to share the cheerful news The Mavin Records signee had his matriculation ceremony today, and he just had to... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Lagos is lucky to have Fashola as Minister – Ambode

Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, says his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola, is well positioned to make positive impact on the state. Ambode says the new Minister of Works, Power and Housing, will serve as a link between Lagos and the Federal Government, as he strives to develop the infrastructure of the state. While delivering a keynote address on Thursday, at... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Ex-Permanent Secretary in EFCC custody over N500m SURE-P fraud

The former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Nkechi Ejele, is the latest guest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ejele was interrogated on Thursday, by the EFCC for her role in the alleged N500 million misapplication of funds meant for the Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). The SURE-P funds was appropriated... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Is this the end of police harassment, rights abuse and bribe taking?

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is finally tired of the negativity that trails the mention of its name. Widely notorious for being inefficient, corrupt and sometimes inhumane, the force has launched a scheme to re-brand and change this negative image to something positive. Force spokesperson, Abayomi Shogunle, who spoke on Thursday, said the NPF launched a Complaints... Read More
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November 19, 2015

105 soldiers reportedly go missing after Boko Haram attack

105 soldiers of the 157 Battalion are reportedly missing, following an attack from Boko Haram insurgents at Gudunbali, Borno State, on Wednesday, November 18. Premium Times reports that military sources revealed that the soldiers and their commanding officer went missing after the onslaught. The report further stated that the insurgents captured a T-72 tank and several artillery weapons from the unit.... Read More
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November 19, 2015

‘Buhari is responsible if any harm comes to Ekweremadu’

A group called Izumunna has declared that it would hold President Buhari responsible if any harm comes to deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, who survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, on Tuesday, November 17. The group said on Thursday, that the assassination attempt is part of a conspiracy to eliminate all Igbo-speaking nationals from the Buhari Government. The Igbo... Read More
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November 19, 2015

We miss Patience Jonathan… but we remember 10 of her famous quotes

So little has been heard of our immediate past first lady, Patience Jonathan, since the conclusion of the presidential polls back in March. From her impeccable use of made-in-Warri English to her theatrical tear-filled outburst in front of the camera, you just can’t help but miss the great Madam Peace. These 10 quotes are why her... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Fayose disagrees with PDP over Timipre Sylva and Audu Abubakar

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has opposed the Peoples Democratic Partý’s position regarding the credibility of the All Progressives Congress’s choice of candidates for the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. Olisa Metuh, PDP’s spokesperson, in a press briefing on Wednesday, had stated that APC’s fielding of former Governors Timipre Sylva and Abubakar Audu as its flag-bearers in Bayelsa... Read More
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November 19, 2015

Opinion: How information can save your life

Rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has lead to significant changes in social, economical and political relations of the modern society. Access to information and control over it contribute to the prevalence of soft power in politics of digital age, and empower the non-state actors in international relations. Contemporary diplomatic service, besides being... Read More
November 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ISIS already in America | Dasuki defends himself | DSS ordered to produce Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

Female suicide bomber kill 15 in Kano market. Punch Ex-service chiefs to also be charged in arms procurement trial. YNaija Court orders DSS to produce Nnamdi Kanu. Leadership This is why Buhari ordered sack of Justice Akanbi. YNaija Court upholds governor Ortom’s election. Leadership Former education minister, Aja-Nwachukwu, dies at 63. Punch Remi Tinubu takes over... Read More
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