Fan calls out Wizkid on Twitter for failing to perform at Atiku’s university

An aggrieved Wizkid fan has embarked on a shame and tell vendetta on the artiste. The fan, who is using Twitter as the medium of his anger, tweets from the handle- @MrTawati. Wikzid’s alleged crime- failure to honour an appearance agreement at the American University of Nigeria, which is owned by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. In a... Read More

October 26, 2015

‘Kwakwanso is telling his father’s age mates to shut up’ – Afenifere

Afenifere, has berated the former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for attempting to downplay and sidestep the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the South West. Kwakwanso had on Sunday, stated that the incursions of Fulani herdsmen into the farmlands of farmers in the South West, requires tolerance and understanding. The Senator also called for caution, over... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode: Kwakwanso’s insult on Yoruba elders will not go unanswered

I am saddened that the former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso, a man whom I have always considered a friend and one whom I have always respected could insult our revered Yoruba elders. Yesterday, during a function in Ibadan, it was widely reported in the media that he asserted that the recent demand... Read More

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October 26, 2015

This is what PDP will discuss at Thursday’s emergency meeting

As a result of the recent election tribunal rulings, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned an emergency meeting of the party’s national caucus. The emergency caucus meeting is expected to hold On Thursday October 29. The Election Petition Tribunals have nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, and ordered a rerun in 18... Read More

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

October 26, 2015

How fear of lawsuit forced FG to order Lamorde’s investigation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been instructed by the Federal Ministry of Justice to investigate the alleged diversion of N1trn by the chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Lamorde. George Uboh, Chief Executive Officer of Panic Alert Security Systems, had alleged that Lamorde diverted about N1trn recovered by the anti-graft agency from corrupt... Read More

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Army Chief, Tukur Buratai and Borno governor, Kashim Shettima, are singing different tunes | YNaija.com

October 26, 2015

Boko Haram: Who’s lying… between Borno Governor and Chief of Army staff?

It becomes disturbingly alarming when the Chief of Army Staff and the Governor of Borno state, are singing different tunes regarding the occupation of Boko Haram. While Lt. General Tukur Buratai says Boko Haram is no longer in control of any territory in Nigeria, Governor Kashim Shettima insists that the insurgents presently control 2 local councils,... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Bez holds private album listening party for #GbayiChild (PHOTOS)

Neo-soul singer, Bez had the private listening session of his new album at Fuse lounge, Victoria Island on Sunday, October 26. Bez’s new album GBAGYI CHILD is expected to drop in November. See photos below: Photography by Hyacinth Iyereosa

October 26, 2015

Radio station, movie project: Chocolate City plans big for 2016 (READ)

by Oreoluwa Peters President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Maikori has revealed plans for the release of a Chocolate City movie in 2016. Maikori disclosed to YNaija on Sunday, that the proposed movie project is part of the media group’s expansion moves. He said: “You’ll be expecting a Chocolate City movie next year and of course... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Love in the midst of war! IDP camp mates get married (PHOTOS)

There is always that one silver lining to every storm and the story of love in the midst of war in Adamawa, is one. Two refugees Abba Yusuf from Mararaba Bama and Halima Lawal from Tarmuwa Village of Banki, Borno state, both residents of the Fufore IDP camp, got married on Sunday. The wedding guests... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Fayose’s prayers, prophecy made me become Speaker – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has revealed that Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, played a significant role in his emergence as speaker. Dogara, disclosed this on Sunday in Jerusalem, Israel at a special pilgrimage programme organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). The Speaker explained how he went to visit Fayose... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Rivers election tribunal sacks 20 state House of Assembly members, Speaker

The Rivers state Election Petition Tribunal, has nullified the election of 20 state House of Assembly members. The tribunal sitting in Abuja, also nullified the election of the state assembly speaker, Owaji Ibami. The National and State House of Assembly Tribunals for the state, delivered judgement on petitions involving the state lawmakers on Monday, October 26. All... Read More

October 26, 2015

Delta state governor’s election upheld by tribunal

The election of Ifeanyi Okowa, as the governor of Delta state, has been upheld by the election tribunal. The Delta State Governorship Election petition sitting in Asaba, on Monday, validated the election of Okowa, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. More details to follow…

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October 26, 2015

FG files money laundering charges against Sambo Dasuki, requests secret trial

A new charge of money laundering has been filed by the Federal Government against the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd). The added charge was filed at the resumed hearing on Monday, October 26, at the Federal High Court, in Abuja. The federal government is accusing the former NSA of being in the... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Cobhams to hold first-ever concert as a performing artiste

by Oreoluwa Peters Sony ATV songwriter and producer extraordinaire; Cobhams Asuquo has announced that he will be having his first major concert ever as a performing artiste. Cobhams disclosed this on Sunday, at the album listening party of Bez. The upcoming Cobhams concert is scheduled to hold at Fuse lounge, Victoria Island Lagos on Saturday, October... Read More

October 26, 2015

Bez to feature Wizkid, Flavour and Olamide on new EP

by Oreoluwa Peters Award winning act, Bez Idakula has revealed that he is planning a feature EP, where he will work with mainstream artistes such as Wizkid, Flavour, Olamide and 2face. Speaking at the private listening session of his new album which held at Fuse lounge, Victoria Island on Sunday the 26th of October 2015, Bez... Read More

October 26, 2015

Oritsafejor falsely prophesied that Jonathan would win the election – Okotie

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, famous for his controversial opinions, has accused President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of misleading former president Goodluck Jonathan. Okotie, who disclosed this while delivering a sermon on Sunday, said Oritsejafor gave Jonathan a false prophecy which led him to contest for the election. “Pastor Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan... Read More

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Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house, is the new Ooni of Ife ~ YNaija.com

October 26, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ooni of Ife emerges | Wike takes a swipe at Amaechi | 20 Boko Haram camps destroyed | More stories

Amaechi says Wike borrowed N45 billion for himself. YNaija Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges as the new Ooni of Ife. Nation Aide says Obasanjo is healthy. Leadership Buratai says December deadline for Boko Haram is feasible. This Day 4 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Yobe. Leadership APC says GEJ defeat affected PDP from rigging in Lagos. Punch... Read More

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October 26, 2015

‘It’s not easy to do Internet fraud’ – Graduate fraudster

If everything had gone according to plan, Babatunde Fatai, should be heading to his camp site where he would begin his mandatory National Youth Service programme, but apparently he got caught committing his own crime. A graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Fatai was arrested for defrauding foreign women and men whom he met... Read More

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October 26, 2015

‘Leave Diezani alone… are there no other governors that have stolen?’

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) claims that the anti- corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is targeted at the Ijaws from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. President of the IYC, Udengs Eradiri, made the allegation over the weekend, while also urging the federal government against prosecuting the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. “The UK government should stay away... Read More

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October 26, 2015

‘Some people are struggling to become minister’ | Wike takes a few swipes at Amaechi

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike says he will complete his four year tenure, in spite of the ruling of the tribunal, which nullified his election. Wike said he still has faith in the judiciary, despite the fact that the tribunal ruling did not go as planned. The governor spoke on Sunday, at the Rivers state... Read More

October 26, 2015

Philip Obin: Why Umana Umana may lose the rerun election to PDP

I’m 100% APC – body and soul, and have continued to volunteer to contribute my quota to the ideals of the party and its sustainability. But after carefully personally investigating the current state of the politics of Akwa Ibom state, carrying out a survey, and hearing from a good number of Akwa Ibomites who believe... Read More

October 26, 2015

Wike borrowed N45bn for his purse – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of borrowing N45bn for phantom projects. Amaechi insinuated on Sunday, that his predecessor borrowed the huge sum for the purpose of embezzlement. The ministerial nominee stated this at a Thanksgiving service/reception, organised to celebrate the tribunal’s nullification of Wike’s election. Amaechi said: “I borrowed... Read More

October 26, 2015

Another Pro-Biafran shreds his Nigerian passport (WATCH)

A video has surfaced on Youtube, showing Emenike Michael Nwofor, a proponent of Biafra Republic, tearing his Nigerian passport. In the video, Nwofor said he is from Nnewi, and not Anambra state, as he doesn’t belong to Nigeria. Nwofor, who is based in France, is liable for a jail term, by tearing his passport. This... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Delta election tribunal allegedly receive N3bn bribe from Governor Okowa, Chief Judge

A new report claims that the Delta state governorship election tribunal has been compromised by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Marshal Umukoro. Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowo, was fingered in the report, of giving N3 billion to Justice Umukoro, who in turn, met with two of the three members of the tribunal handling governorship,... Read More

October 26, 2015

Rotimi Amaechi holds Thanksgiving Service in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

Former Governor, Rotimi Amaechi returned to Rivers state, on Sunday, following the election tribunal’s nullification of Governor Nyesom Wike’s election. Amaechi was received at the Airforce Base in Port Harcourt, by his wife, Judith and the governorship candidate of the All progressives Congress, Peterside Dakuku. The ministerial nominee would later in the day, attend a Thanksgiving Service at... Read More

October 26, 2015

‘I’m one of them, I’m a Fulani’ | In 4 apt points, Kwakwanso makes a case for Fulani herdsmen

The former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwakwanso, has called for caution, over the demands for Fulani herdsmen to be banned from the South-West. Yoruba leaders, had recently made the call, over the kidnap of elder statesman, Olu Falae and the incessant incursion of Fulani herdsmen into the farmland of residents of the region. Weighing... Read More

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October 26, 2015

10 key things to know about the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi

Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house has been appointed as the new Ooni of Ife. The new Ooni of Ife was selected from a pool of 21 candidates presented by the ruling house Prince Ogunwusi’s appointment was approved by Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday, October 24. Here are 10 things you should know... Read More

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Prince Enitan Ogunwusi is the new Ooni of Ife | YNaija.com

October 26, 2015

Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges new Ooni of Ife

A successor for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuawde, has been announced by the Osun state government. The appointment of Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi as the new Ooni of Ife, has been approved by Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The approval was communicated via a statement released on Saturday, October 24. Governor Aregbesola was quoted... Read More

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October 25, 2015

Seyi Shay’s album drops November 13, international version in 2016

Oreoluwa Peters Seyi Shay has revealed that her highly anticipated album Seyi or Shay will be released on Friday, November 13. Also, there will be an international release of the album in 2016, after recently penning a distribution deal with Island Records. Speaking with a YNaija correspondent at the album listening party of Bez, the RnB... Read More

October 25, 2015

Orji Kalu backed by Sepp Blatter for FIFA Presidency

Sepp Blatter, who’s been suspended as FIFA President, has backed Nigerian billionaire-politician, Orji Uzor Kalu, to succeed him at the helm of world football. Blatter, who’s facing corruption charges, has thrown his weight behind Orji Kalu, who also has a case with the Economic and Financial Commission, Nigerian anti-graft agency. The long-serving FIFA President announced... Read More

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