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November 7, 2015

Kolapo Olapoju: Mama Taraba’s quest to be first female elected governor in Nigeria

On April 11 2015, womenfolk, feminists and progressives were almost certain that Senator Aisha Alhassan would be victorious in the Taraba state governorship election. Many were convinced that Alhassan would emerge the first female (elected) governor in Nigeria. Several media outlets reported she had won, albeit prematurely. Alhassan of the All Progressives Congress was squaring-up with... Read More
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November 7, 2015

There’s no ‘juicy committee’ in this Senate – Na’Allah

Deputy leader of the Senate, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, says the phenomenon of ‘juicy committee’ would not be obtainable in the 8th National Assembly. Na’Allah, said on Saturday that the All Progressives Congress-led federal government does not believe in juicy committees. While describing the jostle for juicy committees as degrading, the Senate leader said such things... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Taraba Governor sacked by tribunal, Aisha Alhassan declared election winner

The Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal has nullified the election of Governor Darius Ishaku. The judgement is in response to the petition filed by Aisha Alhassan, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the last governorship election. Alhassan had challenged the election of Governor Darius Ishaku, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the April 11 election. Delivering judgement... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Ugep Massacre: An indictment on Human Rights

There is a magnificent metropolitan called Ugep. Ugep is located in Yakurr Local Government Area in the Northwest of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State with an unofficial population of about three hundred thousand people or more. Yakurr is the language of the people of Ugep. As an adventurous lad, my parents weren’t given... Read More
November 7, 2015

4 siblings die in building collapse in Lagos

A building has collapsed in Magodo, Lagos, and 4 people including 3 children have been confirmed dead. A mudslide caused by the heavy downpour of Saturday morning led to the collapse of the building, a bungalow located at Orisha Street, Isheri, Magodo. The victims; Sylva Odiah, 24; Sayo Odiah,15; Clinton Odiah, 11 and eight year-old Endurance Odiah, belong to the... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Dapper Hunks: RMD, Uti, Basketmouth looking suave at Las Vegas premiere of Spectre (PHOTOS)

The three entertainers were present at the premiere of the 24th installment of the James Bond franchise, Spectre in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. Richard Mofe-Damijo was clad in a black tuxedo, looking smooth while ace comedian, Basketmouth wore a grey check suit with a black shirt. Actor and model, Uti Nwachukwu donned a brown blazer by... Read More
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November 7, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: CBN is partisan | 1 dead in Pro-Biafra protest | PDP comes for Sylva | More stories

PDP governors tells CBN that it is partisan. Leadership One dies in Anambra pro-Biafra protest. Punch LASU gets new VC, Fidelis Njokanma. Leadership PDP set to stop Timipre Sylva in 2015 Bayelsa gubernatorial. YNaija Saraki denies walking out of Tribunal. Leadership Ngige explains that lack of portfolio won’t be a problem. YNaija Oyegun holds secret meeting with Dogara,... Read More
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November 7, 2015

See RMD, Basketmouth, Kemi Adetiba star in first-ever selfie from space

As reported earlier, Nigerian entertainers joined a select few from around the world to share in the first ever selfie from space. Nollywood actor; Richard Mofe Damijo, Basketmouth, Uti Nwachukwu, Kemi Adetiba all reported for duty in the Spectre experience, in Las Vegas. See the ‘Spyfies’, shared via their different instagram accounts. LADIES AND GENTS!!! AND HERE... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Jude Ndukwe: Fani-Kayode, Cambridge, Ugwu and a dog that doesn’t hear its master’s whistle

The obsession of Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode is one that has assumed a frightening proportion to the extent that one really needs to call in renowned exorcists to help get him completely extricated from the shackles of suspected demonic possession that lead a man of puerile mind to excessive obsession of another... Read More
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November 7, 2015

How Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband fled movie screening upon her arrival

The rumors that the marriage of Toyin Aimakhu and her estranged husband Adeniyi Johnson, is over, may indeed be true. The couple recently split over allegations of infidelity on the part of Johnson, and the pair have been making solo public appearances since then. The most recent was the screening of Mercy Aigbe-Gentry’s new movie. Punch reports that Adeniyi arrived... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Timipre Sylva faces another encumbrance in Bayelsa governorship contest

The Peoples Democratic Party is attempting to disqualify the candidature of Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress, in the December 5 governorship election in Bayelsa. Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson and the PDP have reportedly approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop Sylva from contesting. The PDP’s suit is on the grounds that... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Why lack of portfolios won’t be a problem – Chris Ngige

Minister-designate, Senator Chris Ngige, says it won’t matter if himself or any of his colleagues, aren’t given a portfolio by President Muhammadu Buhari. Ngige, former governor of Anambra, said that the most important thing is that all the ministers will be part of the President’s cabinet and get to contribute, regardless of portfolios. He also... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Oyegun holds separate secret meetings with Dogara, Gbajabiamila over fresh crisis

To nip in the bud, the emerging dispute in the Federal House of Representatives, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has intervened. A conflict is brewing in the House of Representatives over the sharing of standing committees by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. The All Progressives Congress lawmakers feel shortchanged by Dogara’s appointments, which... Read More
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November 7, 2015

Fayose visits traders of soon-to-be demolished biggest market in Ekiti (See Photos)

The Erekesan market, also known as Oja Oba, in Ado-Ekiti, is set to be demolished by Governor Ayo Fayose. Most of the traders at the market which is situated at the centre of Ado-Ekiti, have began moving their wares and goods to a temporary market, at the Awedele area of the state capital. The governor revealed during... Read More
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November 7, 2015

LASU gets new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Fidelis Njokanma

Prof. Fidelis Njokanma has been appointed as the new acting Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Ojo. Njokanma’s appointment was announced on Friday, November 6, by the Lagos State Government. Deputy Governor of the state, Dr.Oluranti Adebule, communicated the appointment via a letter sent to the Registrar of the university, Lewis Akinwunmi. Njokanma, currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics),... Read More
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November 6, 2015

Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road To Yesterday’ to close AFRIFF 2015

The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) is delighted to announce that its feature film debut, Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuerho has been selected as this years Closing Night Film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Road to Yesterday is an epic love story which trails a couple desperate to mend a broken marriage on a road trip to... Read More
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November 6, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu protest: 83 Pro-Biafrans arrested in Bayelsa, 1 reported dead in Anambra

The Indigenous People of Biafra held its ‘One Million Man March’ across the South-East, South-South and other locations within the country, and beyond. In Anambra, over 30,000 people were reported to have gathered at Odumegwu Ojukwu Statue by Niger Bridge Head, where the protest-march began. The protest by IPOB members brought to a halt, most commercial activities... Read More
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November 6, 2015

Devil and disloyal friends: The Julius Agwu interview everyone’s talking about (WATCH)

Ace comedian, Julius Agwu, recently granted an interview with TVC, where he talked about his trying times, fair-weather colleagues and his new Christian Entertainers Outreach (CEO) project. He also took the opportunity to criticise the likes of D’banj, Don Jazzy, Basketmouth, Banky W, and a host of others, whom he accused of not giving him credit for... Read More
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