Speedmeals to train 1000 unemployed youths as chefs

A Nigeria’s fast growing food vendor brand, Speedmeals Mobile Kitchen is set to organise chef trainings aimed at empowering unemployed youths looking to pursue a career in catering. About a thousand young people are expected to undergo the weekdays and weekend classes which will run in batches. The training sessions are scheduled for November 16... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Boy finally meets love of his life after 2-years of facetiming

Remember how Rihanna found love in a hopeless place? This couple’s story would make you want to fall in love again and again… well except you’re just a hater. A guy named Kenneth (@oggkin on Twitter) finally meets the girl he’s been in love with for over 2 years, and he’s chosen to keep everyone abreast... Read More

Love, relationship, romance, Travel, twitter.

November 16, 2015

“Akpabio used to give out N3million as transport money” | Ex-Minister makes shocking revelation

A former Senator from Akwa Ibom State, John Udoedehe, has revealed that the former governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio usually gave out cash gifts each time the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its caucus meeting. Udoedehe claims that Akpabio would refer to the money as transport fare for every politician that was present at the meeting and each... Read More

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November 16, 2015

This employee had his salary slashed… and this was how he retaliated

27-year-old company driver, Godwin Eneche, stole his company’s vehicle and took it all the way to Kaduna. But he was arrested… by the police for allegedly stealing a Hilux van belonging to the company he worked for- Cerendry Solutions. Apparently, Eneche’s salary was slashed due to a mishap, in which a supposedly reckless driver hit the company... Read More

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November 16, 2015

East Africa dominates AFRIMA 2015 + Full list of winners

It was an historical night at the just concluded 2015 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) as East African artists won most of the award categories. Diamond Platnumz was the biggest winner of the night as he took home 3 awards notably the Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year award, while Kenyan group singers,... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Tinubu honoured as Africa’s biggest artistes converged for AFRIMA 2015 (See Photos)

It was a convergence of African stars at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards, which took place on Sunday, at the prestigious Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suites. National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was honoured with the Pillar of Culture in Africa award for promoting entertainment in Nigeria. Celebrities in attendance include: Diamond Platinumz... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

November 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: DSS still in Dasuki’s house | Lamorde’s probe resumes on Tuesday | Masari says APC will deliver | More stories

Ishaku swears in 20 commissioners in Taraba. Leadership Fayemi says they are ready to tackle illegal mining. YNaija Okupe say GEJ lost the presidential election because he failed to sack Jega. Leadership DSS still lays siege at Dasuki’s house despite court order. This Day Masari reiterates that APC will deliver on its promise. Leadership Falana criticizes Supreme... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Chambers Umezulike: The brutal challenges of the Nigerian youth

I’m writing this with a heavy heart, being a young Nigerian who fully knows what young Nigerians pass through in Nigeria. The statistics are sobering. 60% of Nigeria’s population is young Nigerians and youth unemployment in Nigeria is at 60%. This gives one an insight into the terrible circumstances in which young Nigerians found themselves.... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Opinion: Ambode must roll up his sleeves, hit the streets and catch Lagos traffic thieves

The security situation in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital deteriorates by the day. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode must urgently review the composition of his security team or their strategy. Most embarrassing is that some of these crimes (committed recently) happened very near the official residence of the governor on the Lagos Marina. The Lagos Marina is... Read More

November 16, 2015

‘We’re ready to tackle the cartels and illegal miners’ | Fayemi talks the talk

And now, he must walk the walk. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says he has two mandates from President Muhamamdu Buhari; to put an end to illegal mining and generate more revenue from the ministry. Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti state, said with 44 key minerals in about 350 location in all... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Police station attacked by ammunition-hunting armed robbers

Several armed men raided the Lagos Marine Police Post in the Epe area on Sunday, which led to a gun duel between both parties. Vanguard reports that the robbers, who came in a speed boat, were about 20 in number. The objective of the armed men was to steal the Police station’s gunboat and other ammunition to be... Read More

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November 16, 2015

APC to Pro-Biafrans: “Stop beating war drums, you’ll have the Presidency in 2023”

The All Progressives Congress in the South-East has cautioned the Biafra agitators to stop protesting and wait patiently to have a go at the national cake in 2023. The South East chapter of the ruling party says its zoning policy favours the Ndigbo in 2023, when the presidency would rotate to the region. The agitators for secession... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Fashola’s success will determine the future of Yoruba in Nigeria’s politics – Osoba

Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, believes the appointment of Yorubas into major ministerial positions, is a challenge at that tribe. Using former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, as an example, Osoba said Fashola’s performance is key to the aspiration and future of Yoruba in Nigeria’s political landscape. Osoba advised Fashola to hit the ground... Read More

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November 16, 2015

What President Buhari told INEC, Police during last night’s 5-minute meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari held a brief meeting with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Police Force on Sunday, November 15. The meeting, which lasted for only 5-minutes became necessary as a result of the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. Also, the Peoples Democratic Party, had alleged that... Read More

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November 16, 2015

15 unforgettable moments that were too real in primary school

Lets face it- primary school rocked. There were no bills to pay. The biggest challenge life threw at us was homework, and some of us aced it most of the time. Here are some real moments we can all relate to: When your best friend is class captain but you are still on the list of... Read More

November 16, 2015

Tinubu, Ambode, Lateef Jakande, others attend HID Awolowo’s Lying in State (PHOTOS)

The Lying in State and Service of Songs for the Late Mrs. Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, was held on Sunday, November 15, at the Awolowos’ residence in Park Lane, Apapa, Lagos. In attendance were former governors of Lagos state, Pa Lateef Jakande, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, incumbent governor, Akinwumi Ambode, and many others. See below, photos from the... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Banky W, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva and more attend Tosyn Bucknor’s wedding (See Photos)

Everybody’s looking for that one person that makes it all complete and popular radio personality, Tosyn Bucknor seems to have found this in her french hubby, Aurélien Boyer. Tosyn and Aurélien Boyer had their white wedding on Sunday, at the Landmark Centre, and many celebrity guests were in attendance. See photos below:

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November 15, 2015

With these 5 signs, you can be rest assured your neighbours don’t like you

Your neighbours think you are a bad person? A bad neighbour here is a neighbour nobody else likes. It’s that simple. You have any doubts your neighbours don’t like you? Check out these signs: Your WiFi name is not very encouraging. So your neighbours declare war. You washed all your clothes, including what you intend... Read More

November 15, 2015

Nigerian solves most important problem in Mathematics, wins $1m

A Nigerian has successfully solved the most important problem in Mathematics. The 156 years old Riemann Hypothesis has been solved by Nigerian scholar, Dr Opeyemi Enoch. This outstanding feat adds Dr. Opeyemi, who lectures at Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) to the list of three other eggheads to have solved one of the seven Millennium... Read More

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November 15, 2015

How Police arrested 8 teenagers during initiation into ‘Black Scorpion Cult’

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students for allegedly belonging to the Black Scorpion Cult Group in Kara area of Sagamu Local Government Area in Ogun State. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Ogun police spokesperson, revealed to journalists on Sunday, November 15 that the suspects were rounded up during a cult initiation ceremony. Among the... Read More

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November 15, 2015

Why 2016 budget will be made public – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed that the National Assembly would release to the public, details of the 2016 budget. The development was communicated via a statement signed by Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Social Media, Bamikole Omishore. Saraki said it became important to release the 2016 budget details, in order... Read More

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November 15, 2015

Opinion: Okorocha’s Chief of Staff, his Cook and the missing N5bn

Valerio Viccei, an Italian moved to London in 1986 . He was a playboy and serial seducer who came to London in search of a big life and he had found it. “I had a passion for weapons, beautiful women and fast cars,” he said. When he was caught a few days later for robbery at the wheel... Read More

November 15, 2015

Jonathan’s mistake was failing to sack Jega – Doyin Okupe

Former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, says it’s wrong for Chairman of DAAR Communications (AIT), Raymond Dokpesi, to say the PDP erred by fielding Goodluck Jonathan in the last presidential election. Okupe said the only mistake made by the Peoples Democratic Party-led government, was to refrain from sacking former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. Writing... Read More

November 15, 2015

‘You made money from Pro-Biafra protests’ | Father Mbaka slammed by MASSOB, IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has faulted the recent comments made by Enugu-based Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka. The outspoken cleric, on Saturday, urged all pro-Biafra youth protesting for the immediate release of Radio Biafra Director and leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to go back to their businesses. Mbaka criticised Biafra supporters protesting across South-East... Read More

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November 15, 2015

Amir Abdulazeez: As PDP continues to mock its present reality

Any proponent of competitive democracy and any advocate against one-party state would like to see the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) remain strong and vibrant enough to keep the ruling All Progressives’ Congress on its toes. Probably, only a fanatical APC sympathizer would like to see PDP become extinct in the current situation. The role of a... Read More

November 15, 2015

Opinion: President Buhari hammers service back into public servants

The list of public servants who have fallen under the president’s hammer is growing into a long list. The strike of the hammer, a “partial fulfillment” of the president’s electoral promise to clean the Augean Stable, serves as an obituary notice of those men and women, gamekeepers, appointed by power to protect our collective game,... Read More

November 15, 2015

#HowIWoreMy: Maju (Volume I)

#HowIWoreMy is our brand new segment where we feature how fashionistas rock their favorite Nigerian fashion Labels. A…

November 15, 2015

‘Peter Obi left N75bn’ | ‘Obiano met N35bn’ | Some billions are missing in Anambra

Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has denied reports that his predecessor, Peter Obi left over N75 billion in the state’s coffers. Briefing journalists on Saturday, November 14, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, the Secretary to the State Government, described Peter Obi’s claims as untrue. He said: “The N75 billion was not there; it was not handed over to anybody. At best it can... Read More

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November 15, 2015

Opinion: Judas of our time and political Trojan Horse, Aniekan Akpan

For some hours now, the social media has become agog and inundated with seemingly wild trepidation, consequent upon the irrational outburst of the immediate past chairman of Eket local government area, Mr. Aniekan Willie Akpan. First and foremost, I appreciate the fact that independent commentators on contemporary issues are voicing out their concerns and demanding a... Read More

November 15, 2015

These are the 15 types of people you’ll find at a Lagos beach

The festive season is here, and one of Lagosians’ favourite destinations is the beach. If by any chance, you’re going to the beach for the first time, these are the 15 types of people you’ll find in a Lagos beach: The Celestial Squad: You may see them dancing, but they are not there for fun and games. The SK... Read More

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