November 6, 2015

How Pro-Biafran protesters took over Niger Bridge (VIDEO)

Earlier on Thursday, Pro-Biafran supporters blocked the Niger Bridge for over two hours, as they marched in protest of Nnamdi Kanu’s detention. The Niger Bridge is geographically strategic and of great economic value to Nigeria, as it links Delta and Anambra states. Watch below, a video of the protesters shutting down Niger Bridge.

November 6, 2015

Opinion: Saraki’s open-door policy has changed legislation in Nigeria

Since the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in 1999, compared to other Assemblies, the 8th Senate stands heads and shoulders above others in many regards. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, well known for understanding the need to engage the electorate and young people in general via social media, has spread the fever across the Senate, infecting... Read More

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

2015, afriff, Road to yesterday, ten

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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anambra, Bayelsa, Nnamdi Kanu, one-million-man march, Pro-Biafrans

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

celebrities, Devil, disloyal friends, industry, julius agwu

November 6, 2015

Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu holds marriage introduction ceremony (See Photos)

Earlier this year, in an interview with Encomium Magazine, Nigerian-British born actor, Kalu Ikeagwu was asked why he was yet to settle down. Kalu responded saying: “I’m yet to find the right person to settle down with. I mean, that person that I love so much and want to spend the rest of my life with. I... Read More

introduction, Kalu Ikeagwu, Marriage

November 6, 2015

Pro-Biafrans protest Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, block Niger bridge (See Photos)

For the past few hours, Pro-Biafrans have been protesting the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was arrested by the Department of State Security, upon arrival from the United Kingdom, on October 19. The Pro-Biafrans, while protesting, blocked Niger bridge, the link between Delta and Anambra states, after soldiers... Read More

November 6, 2015

YNaija Editorial: The absence of a cabinet is hurting Nigeria’s economy

Although President Muhammadu Buhari has finally named his 36-person cabinet and they have been screened and confirmed by the Senate, the delay in swearing them in and assigning portfolios to them is adding to the cost of the delay of the four months it took them to have them named. In that period of time,... Read More

cabinet, economy, president buhari

November 6, 2015

“We see Saraki’s trial as political persecution” – Deputy Senate Leader

Deputy leader of the Senate, Ibn Na’Allah, says the Senate perceives the trial of Bukola Saraki, as a political persecution, hence the need to show solidarity by accompanying him to the tribunal. Na’Allah said the fact that the Senate President was being tried for a matter that allegedly occurred over 12 years ago, is reason... Read More

Buhari, CCT, nigerians, Saraki, senate, senators

November 6, 2015

Photos of Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo and Father Mbaka at women’s health initiative in Enugu

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, was joined by the Dolapo Osibajo and Father Mbaka on Friday for another edition of her women’s health initiative project. This year’s edition of the health screening program, was held on Thursday, November 5, in Queens School in Enugu. Here are some photos from the event:

Aisha, Buhari, Dolapo, Father Mbaka, osibanjo

November 6, 2015

Biafra protest: Police promises ‘stiff resistance’

The Nigeria Police Force has warned Biafra agitators against proceeding with the planned protest across South Eastern states. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other Pro-Biafra groups are believed to be planning a massive protest over the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. However, a statement released on Friday, by the Force spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, said the Biafra agitators... Read More

biafra, police, protest, violence

November 6, 2015

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike sacks media adviser

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has sacked his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Opunabo Inko-Tariah. The Nation reports that Opunabo Inko-Tariah’s appointment was terminated by Wike on Friday morning. The report stated that Inko-Tariah, said on a local radio at 10 a.m, that he resigned from Wike’s employ. Inko-Tariah reportedly claimed that Governor Wike refused to release funds... Read More

Nyesom Wike, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, Rivers State, sacked

November 6, 2015

Saraki’s bid to stop arrest, trial denied by Federal High Court

Bukola Saraki’s bid to stop his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has failed. The Senate President’s application has been struck out by a Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos. Saraki was aiming to stop his trial, arrest and prosecution at the tribunal, where he’s being tried for false asset declaration. He’s standing trial on a 13-count... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Federal High Court, Tribunal

November 6, 2015

Opinion: A Very Good Bad Guy is a very bad 2face narrative

If like me, you are an age long 2face fan, you must have received news of the forthcoming “biography” with great expectations. When the “editor’ now happens to be the astute Adekunle Ayeni, the excitement must have been palpable. 2face Idibia has long ceased to be merely a popular artiste; his brand has become the... Read More

November 6, 2015

‘Buhari shouldn’t be blamed for saying Nigeria is broke’ – Governor Dickson

President Muhammadu Buhari has gotten support from the unlikeliest of places, over his much-criticised statement that: ‘Nigeria is broke’. Governor Seriake Dickson, of the Peoples Democratic Party, says Buhari was right to disclose the true state of the country’s economy. At a meeting with his new Special Advisers at the Government House, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa on Thursday, Dickson... Read More

November 6, 2015

What She Wore: Jennifer Lawrence in DIOR Couture for ‘Hunger’ Games Premier

Actress Jennifer Lawrence stepped out on November 4 to attend the world premiere of her new film, ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’, held in Berl…

November 6, 2015

Jennifer Lopez is Red Hot! For Marie Claire December Edition

Jennifer Lopez looks like a vision to behold in a new photoshoot for the December issue of Marie Claire. The 46-year-…

November 6, 2015

Irina Shayk Reeks of Royalty For Bebe Campaign

Irina Shayk dazzles in Bebe’s holiday 2015 selections! The look includes evening gowns and playful dresses ready for …

November 6, 2015

Cape Glory! Bolanle Olukanni And Maria Okanrende Flawless As Hosts For The Yemi Alade Collection

Capes are the new trend! and Sisiano is making sure to harness it with the cape collection he showcased at the Lagos Fashion and design Week and now donned by Maria…

November 6, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: Nigerian Senators, the Bukola Babes Supporters’ Club, need a new job

A pack of Nigerian senators wasting a weekday on escorting ‘’Senate President’’ Bukola Saraki to his corruption trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal Abuja did not make sense at first instance. Multiple reenactments of that oddity have also not made it easy for the mind to process. But a recent leak introduced us to the method of... Read More

November 6, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigeria is safe under Buhari | Buhari, 36 governors to attend Awolowo’s burial | Dasuki says he wasn’t invited by DSS| More stories

Former deputy governor Lagos,Bucknor-Akerele says Afenifere will bounce back. Vanguard Okorocha wonders why MASSOB was quiet during GEJ then wake up under Buhari. YNaija Niger air force bombs Boko Haram base. Leadership Saraki’s lawyers walk out of CCT trial. This Day Army opens media centre in Maiduguri. Leadership Dasuki says he wasn’t invited by committee... Read More

Afenifere, Buhari, Change, Saraki, tracklist

November 6, 2015

Yemi Alade Collection X Bland2Glam Jewelry Line Births! See the beautiful sets

Whoop! It is finally ready and out! Yemi Alade Collection is currently unveiling its jewelry line for Bland2Glam. The…

November 6, 2015

Reuben Abati: Wole Soyinka… a sojourner among liars

Professor Wole Soyinka was quoted saying his latest book is the “nastiest” that he has written so far. InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and the Public Lie- A Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars (Ibadan: Bookcraft, 2015, 136pp) is quite close to being just that. But who knows if an even nastier book may follow... Read More

November 6, 2015

7 Nigerian female celebrities that could play ‘Bond girl’

As you head to the cinemas to watch Spectre -the 24th installment of Hollywood action blockbuster franchise, James Bond (007)… imagine for a moment– that a cast call was made for a Nigerian female celebrity to fill the role of ‘Bond girl’. Are these the 7 Nigerian female celebrities you would expect to see at that... Read More

bond girl, Cynthia Morgan, Eku Edewor, Genevieve Nnaji, omotola jalade ekeinde, rita dominic, Seyi Shay, Spectre, tiwa savage

November 6, 2015

‘Why was MASSOB quiet under Jonathan, only to wake up under Buhari?’ – Okorocha

As far as Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, is concerned, Ralph Uwazuruike’s Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), is an unnecessary distraction. Okorocha has questioned the genuineness of the Uwazuruike-led MASSOB, noting that they were largely invisible during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, only to emerge now that President Buhari, is in... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan, MASSOB, Muhammadu Buhari, Ralph Uwazuruike, Rochas Okorocha

November 6, 2015

My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, the wife of the president, says Nigerians should expect to feel secure and safe in the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Mrs Buhari, her husband’s government would enhance ‘unity, love and security’ in the country. “The government of my husband is a government of unity, love and security. Nigerians... Read More

Aisha buhari, enugu, Love, nigerians, safe, security, Unity

November 6, 2015

What Saraki said after his lawyers walked out on Conduct Tribunal

Thursday, November 5, will be remembered in years to come, as the day Bukola Saraki’s lawyers walked out on the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Whether it was staged or an impulsive/principle-based decision, it may never be known. The lawyers of the Senate President, evidently displeased with the tribunal’s ruling that the trial should proceed, in... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Code of conduct tribunal, lawyers, walk out

November 6, 2015

There’s posionous ‘Ponmo’ in the market

Pay attention, there are several killer hides, hiding in plain sight, waiting to be purchased, boiled, chopped and devoured. So says the Ogun State government, following the discovery of poisonous cattle hide and skin, popularly known as Ponmo. According to the Ogun state government, some evil hustlers are taking advantage of the gap in demand and supply of Ponmo. The state... Read More

imported ponmo, killer ponmo, Ogun State, Ogun State Police Command, poisonous hides, toxic ponmo

November 6, 2015

DSS lied, I wasn’t invited by committee on $2bn arms purchase – Sambo Dasuki

Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), has countered the claim of the Department of State Services, that he was invited for questioning, but he never showed up. The DSS had stopped Dasuki from travelling abroad for medical treatment on Thursday, after a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, had ordered the agency to release his... Read More

$2bn, Arms purchase, Committee, DSS, medical treatment, Sambo Dasuki

November 6, 2015

Watch Fuse ODG’s performance at the MOBO Awards 2015

Remember we told you two days ago that Azonto singer, Fuse ODG picked up the plaque for Best African act at the MOBO awards 2015? Here is a clip of the proud moment, which the Ghanaian act put up on his Instagram page. He also performed at the awards ceremony.

Fuse ODG, mobo awards

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