I’m being witch-hunted because I supported Jonathan – Orubebe

Elder Godsday Orubebe, former Minister of Niger Delta, says he’s being framed by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, because of his support for former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Orubebe is to be arraigned on November 9, on a four count-charge of bribery and false assets declaration at the CCT. The former minister, revealed during a press conference... Read More

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November 1, 2015

‘Ambode finds the job challenging’ | 6 things we learnt from #JJMeetsAmbode

Social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa engaged the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode in a Sunday chat on Twitter. Omojuwa asked Ambode questions regarding his governance of Lagos state and issues affecting Lagos as well as what he’s doing to effect change. During the question and answer session, we grasped 10 things. 1. Ambode finds... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Dolapo Osinbajo, Iara Oshiomhole, Bolanle Ambode, Abike Dabiri, others attend Arise Women conference 2015

Arise Women Conference 2015 hosted by the Founder of the Arise Women, Pastor Siju Iluyomade held yesterday October 31, 2015 at the City of David Sanctuary, COD Church Road, Off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Dideolu Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos. In attendance was H. E. Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, First Lady Lagos State, H.E. Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Former... Read More

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November 1, 2015

My hit song ‘African Queen’ has turned into a good curse – 2face Idibia

You probably would agree with Vanessa Mdee that 2Face’s song, “African Queen resonates with everyone”. It is also one of those songs that is so well known and has become an anthem for lovers. Well, 2face thinks we should get over it, he says: “That song is like a gift and a curse. At many... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Watch Wizkid and Davido shutdown arenas around the world

by Oreoluwa Peters It’s all about global domination and there seems to be an African music revolution taking the world by storm and music stars from the giant of Africa; Nigeria are among the front-runners. Wizkid and Davido, two of the biggest acts in the country, were spotted performing in different parts of the world this weekend.... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Buhari’s comments are damaging Nigeria’s image – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari, over ‘negative comments’ he makes about Nigeria, while on international trips. The opposition party stated that the comments of Buhari while abroad, is capable of demarketing the country and scaring away investors. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, released a statement on Sunday, saying... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Aderonke Bello: The sorry state of footballers’ welfare in the Nigerian league

The League Management Company (LMC) has no doubt done superbly well in the almost-over 2015 League season, coupled with songs of praise from all and sundry, including me, for a well organized and a more focused league. Although, we have not heard much about new sponsors coming into the league, but the LMC have been... Read More

November 1, 2015

Imam Imam: The last flight and anguish of the Hajj tragedy

The tragedy that befell the Islamic world during last Hajj may now be a fading memory to majority of people; but to the families of the victims, the pain and anguish of the tragedy that happened in Saudi Arabia this year remains ever fresh. As it is the case with personal misfortune, no matter how... Read More

November 1, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: Femi Fani-Kayode and his wasted Cambridge education

Femi Fani-Kayode has had an extensive career in public nuisance. He has been a nagging community irritant for so long that a certain segment of the Nigerian political cognoscenti, in their generosity of spirit, chose to adopt a muted explanation for his obsessive rabidity. There must be a reason why Fani-Kayode has proved such a... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Signed and sealed: Meet Mr and Mrs Ubi Franklin (PHOTOS)

Actress, Lilian Esoro has gotten hitched to her music-manager hubby, Ubi Franklin. See photos from the white wedding:

November 1, 2015

#LilianUbi2015: The beautiful Lilian Esoro walks down the aisle (WATCH)

Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro is presently holding her church wedding to music manager, Ubi Franklin. Watch below, an Instagram video of Lilian walking down the aisle. https://instagram.com/p/9iWJ-oIXVI/?tagged=lilianubi2015

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November 1, 2015

The dapper groomsmen at Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin’s white wedding (PHOTOS)

Actress, Lilian Esoro will today, walk down the aisle, to get hitched to music-manager, Ubi Franklin. Franklin, who’s the CEO of Made Men Music Group, shared some photos of himself and his ultra-dapper groomsmen. See below, photos of Gbenro Ajibade, Tekno Miles, Kamal Ajiboye, Selebobo and others.

Lilian Esoro, Ubi Franklin, White wedding

November 1, 2015

N1.3bn up for grabs for information on Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau

The US has hinted that the $23 million bounty placed on the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, and other members of his consultative council is still subsisting. It was discovered that Shekau had the highest bounty of $7million (N1,393,350,000), offered by the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice Programme. The US leadership said the bounty on Shekau would not... Read More

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November 1, 2015

I will work for free as Minister, if necessary – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, says he did not accept to become Minister for financial gains. Amaechi said he’s ready to work free of charge if it becomes necessary to make that sacrifice. Speaking through his former aide, Ibim Semenitari, the Minister-Designate said he was solely interested in Nigeria’s development. “If he (President Buhari) has... Read More

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November 1, 2015

The Japanese church where members have sex after prayers (WATCH)

In the village of Shimitsukoya in northern Japan, members of a Catholic church, Little Pebble Dohsyuku-kai, usually have sex after prayers. Father Jean-Marie Thornbush Little John, is known to pour yogurt on a woman’s private part and have sex with her at the altar while other members watch. Watch video below:

November 1, 2015

Did TB Joshua predict Russian plane crash? (WATCH)

A Russian plane crashed on Saturday, while flying across the Sinai peninsula in Egypt en-route to St Petersburg. All 224 passengers on board the plane were killed, as no single survivor was recorded. But T.B Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, appears to have predicted the Russian plane crash. In a... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Could this be why Buhari stayed away from APC grand rally in Kogi?

In some quarters, it is deemed that President Muhammadu Buhari deliberately stayed away from the All Progressives Congress (APC) grand rally in Lokoja, Kogi State. The ruling party held a grand rally on Saturday, ahead of the November 21 governorship election in the state. Neither the President nor Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, were present at the... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Buhari has no issues with National Assembly – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has a healthy relationship with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the National Assembly. According to Garba Shehu, President Buhari was ready and willing to work with the National Assembly. He also added that Buhari is on... Read More

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November 1, 2015

800 APC delegates in Bayelsa, others defect to PDP

Ahead of the governorship election in Bayelsa State, about 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress in the state have dumped the ruling party. 800 party delegates at the APC governorship primary election held on August 22 and August 29 were among those who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party. The mass defection was... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Nigeria is free, but many of us are not free – Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says Nigeria would have been enmeshed in another civil war, if not for God’s intervention. Adeboye says the country has been fortunate to enjoy the mercy of God, which is responsible for the relative peace obtainable. The cleric made the statements on Saturday, during... Read More

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October 31, 2015

Dangote, Otedola, Rita Dominic others attend final day of #LFDW2015 (PHOTOS)

The final day of the 2015 edition of the Lagos Fashion & Design Week, has pulled in the big shots. Billionaires, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, actress, Rita Dominic, were just a few of the well-known faces in attendance, to watch the final show of the fashion week. See photos below:

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October 31, 2015

‘Untrainable Metuh will write PDP into extinction’ – Lai Mohammed

What’s not to love… when the spokespersons of the two leading political parties in Nigeria, are tearing each other apart? It was bound to get dirty the moment Olisa Metuh of the Peoples Democratic Party, called Lai Mohammed of the All Progressives Congress, ‘a low life who’s unfit to be minister.’ Mohammed, Minister-Designate, says his... Read More

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October 31, 2015

Opinion: LGBT is not new in Nigeria… we’ve had them since the ’80s

I was born in a town called Ugep in Cross river state in a neighborhood that had LGBT as far back as the late 80’s before it became a headline. He/she was popular as James Obu. As a kid I constantly ran over a hundred thoughts on silly stuffs and the most common was how... Read More

October 31, 2015

Commentary: Our President is clueless! Donald Trump’s Obama-phobe persists

Donald Trump may or may not emerge the Republican candidate to contest the presidency of the United States of America. Not known for mouth-guardedness, Trump’s polarizing figure and extreme stand on issues, may possibly serve as his major impediment to become President, should he defeat Ben Carson. Well, Hillary Clinton should be his major impediment, but... Read More

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October 31, 2015

How ‘Pastor’ Mustapha attempted to rape two male co-tenants

The veracity of Sadeeq Mustapha’s claim to be a pastor, won’t be the bone of contention when he squares up with a judge to defend his alleged attempt to rape two men. The Police report says that the two victims admitted a total stranger into their respective apartments on October 9 and 10. A teacher, Yusuf Idowu and a transporter, Oladimeji... Read More

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Metuh and Mohammed are again, in a verbal warfare | YNaija.com

October 31, 2015

Lai Mohammed is a low life who’s unfit to be Minister – Metuh

The Peoples Democratic Party says Lai Mohammed of the All Progressives Congress is not fit to hold a responsible national office in a democratic government. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh said this, in reaction to his counterpart’s statement of Friday, where he said the opposition party should re-brand or simply die. Metuh said on... Read More

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October 31, 2015

The nothing(ness) of Mourinho’s reaction to Liverpool’s defeat of Chelsea (WATCH)

Chelsea gaffer, Jose Mourinho, is having blue days. Mourinho’s men were thrashed 3-1 by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, at home, in Stamford Bridge. And all Mourinho had to say was lots of nothing. Watch: Absolutely nothingness!

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October 31, 2015

‘We were like brothers’ | Tinubu mourns Emir who gave him Jagaban title

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says he’s engulfed with great sadness over the death of the Emir of Borgu, Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III. The Emir of Borgu, who gave Tinubu the title of Jagaban, died on Friday at a German hospital. Tinubu released a statement on Saturday, saying the loss of the... Read More

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October 31, 2015

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Chelsea vs Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge and time appears to be running out for Jose Mourinho. Here are 5 things we learned from the match: 1. The Klopp is running out for Mourinho How much time does Mourinho really have to turn things around at Chelsea? The board came out and publicly backed... Read More

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October 31, 2015

Early birds: PDP governorship campaign kicks off in Kogi state (PHOTOS)

Still smarting from the heavy defeat of the last general election, the Peoples Democratic Party no longer has time for dilly-dallying. The election campaign for Kogi state governorship election, has commenced early enough. A multitude of PDP supporters came out on Saturday, for the party’s rally for candidate, incumbent Governor, Captain Idris Wada.

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