Waje to share the stage with Grammy Award winners in Hollywood | YNaija.com

October 21, 2015

Waje to perform in Hollywood alongside Grammy award winning divas

by Oreoluwa Peters Amazing songstress Waje is slated to perform alongside American Idol winner; Jordin Sparks and Grammy award winning act; Erica Campbell of Mary Mary. Waje will be joining them and other divas in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ‘Divas Simply Singing’ concert this Saturday. The concert is a popular AIDS charity gala... Read More

October 21, 2015

Saraki may sacrifice his principal officers for APC-anointed Senators

It is believed that Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki,is nearly-ready to sacrifice his already-appointed principal officers and submit to the position of All Progressives Congress. After Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara had emerged Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, against the wishes of the APC, the party had given them a second chance to... Read More

Akpabio says he was never arrested, only invited | YNaija.com

October 21, 2015

‘It was a voluntary decision’ | Akpabio opens up on his visit to the EFCC

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission did not arrest him, as was widely reported by various section of the media. Akpabio is alleged to have embezzled up to N108.1 billion from the state’s treasury. Seanetor Akpabio revealed on Tuesday, that he had been invited by the anti-graft... Read More

October 21, 2015

Why the Nigerian Senate won’t screen ministers today

On Tuesday, when the Senate resumed the ministerial screening, only two nominees, Adebayo Shittu and Khadijat Abba, were attended to. The Senate would state through its spokesperson, Dino Melaye, that it chose to reduce the number of nominees to be screened daily, in order to be thorough with the process. After the plenary sitting of... Read More

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October 21, 2015

Gruesome video of Boko Haram insurgents being tortured by Civilian JTF (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A new video has surfaced, depicting suspected Boko Haram insurgents being tortured by members of the Borno state Civilian Joint Task Force. The gruesome video was shared online by Sahara Reporters. Viewer discretion is strongly advised as you watch below:

October 20, 2015

Nigerian Army to Boko Haram: “We know your hideouts”

The Nigerian Army has boasted of having knowledge of the whereabouts of Boko Haram insurgents. The Army has warned the insurgents to surrender and renounce their membership pf the Islamic terrorist sect. Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, released a statement on Tuesday, saying: “This is to finally warn all Boko Haram terrorists wherever they are,... Read More

Bishop Kukah has warned Nigerians against putting all faith in President Buhari | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

‘Don’t hand over your hope, dream and aspiration to Buhari’ – Bishop Kukah

Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has warned Nigerians against overt reliance on the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Kukah said it is dangerous to put hope and trust in Buhari and go to sleep, believing that all will be well. The cleric made the following comments on Tuesday, while delivering a... Read More

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Kifasi has been sacked as Head of Service | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

Why President Buhari sacked Head of Service, Danladi Kifasi

Danladi Kifasi has been removed as the Head of Service of the Federation, with immediate effect. A directive was signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abba Kyari, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, instructing Kifasi to proceed on terminal leave. Kifasi’s replacement is expected to be announced in the course of the week.... Read More

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2face Idibia launches biography 'A Very Good Bad Guy' | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

#AVeryGoodBadMan: ‘I messed up and had to ask her for forgiveness’ – 2face

by Oreoluwa Peters A famous person once said “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” This resonated throughout the gathering of the book launch of music legend; Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia, as the major players in the entertainment industry trooped... Read More

October 20, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu’s supporters protest his arrest in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra, protested his arrest in different parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday. Hundreds of protesters blocked flow of traffic as they took over the roads to demand for the immediate release of the and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was arrested by operatives... Read More

October 20, 2015

Photos from today’s #MinisterialScreening at the Senate

Two ministerial nominees, Barrister Adebayo Shittu and Khadijat Abba Ibrahim were screened today, Tuesday at the Senate. While Shittu was grilled extensively by the Senators, Khadijat Ibrahim was not asked any question. Here are the pictures from the screening:

Adebayo Shittu, Khadijat Ibrahim, screening, senate

October 20, 2015

Buhari meets Tambuwal, Wamakko over ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar

President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Sokoto state and Senator Aliyu Wamakko, over ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar. Aisha Abubakar is the ministerial nominee from Sokoto state. Following her nomination, the Senate had received a petition from some stakeholders in Sokoto state, calling for her disqualification in preference of a more competent person.... Read More

October 20, 2015

Adaobi Okwy: About Linda Ikeji… Is there no sane Nigerian?

Let me be honest, I hate blogs- specifically, celebrity and gossip blogs. I hate, hate, hate them but then, I am aware of Nigeria’s leading blogger- Linda Ikeji and I respect her both as a woman and as an entrepreneur. In fact, I respect her beyond these two points. I respect the fact that her... Read More

October 20, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Khadija Ibrahim gets cleared without being questioned

Khadija Abba Ibrahim, a member of the House of Representatives, in Yobe state, has been screened by the Senate. Minister-Designate, Khadija got cleared without being asked any question. Her husband, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe state and a Senator, only asked her how she would feel if she was asked to take a bow and... Read More

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October 20, 2015

The First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari rocks Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi collection

October 20, 2015

#MinisterialNominee: 30 reactions to further postponement of Amaechi’s screening

The Nigerian Senate has again postponed the screening of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi was scheduled to be screened today, Tuesday but it has again been postponed to Wednesday. Nigerians, growing increasingly impatient, have taken to Twitter to react to the news Here are 30 reactions on Twitter: #MinisterialScreening The screening of... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Watch screening of #MinisterialNominees (LIVE)

Plenary session has begun at the Senate, for the ministerial screening of President Buhari’s nominees. Watch the screening live, via National Assembly owned ‘Legis TV’.

October 20, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Senate screens and clears Adebayo Shittu

The Nigerian Senate has begun the screening of ministerial nominations at today’s plenary. Barrister Adebayo Shittu, from Oyo state is the first nominee to take the podium. While addressing the senate, Shittu pledged that if confirmed as minister, he will not disappoint the senate and the people. He was quizzed by Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe, Francis Alimikhena,... Read More

Adebayo Shittu, ministerial screening, senate

October 20, 2015

Supporters throng home of #MinisterialNominee, Rotimi Amaechi (PHOTOS)

Ahead of his ministerial screening, supporters have besieged the home of ministerial nominee, Rotimi Amaechi. Earlier on Tuesday, Senator Dino Melaye revealed that Amaechi’s screening has been pushed forward to Wednesday. However, Amaechi’s supporters, who have thronged his home. See photos below:

October 20, 2015

Why we are screening only 3 #MinisterialNominees today – Melaye

Chairman of the senate Adhoc committee on media and publicity, Dino Melaye, has revealed the reason behind the decision to screen only three ministerial nominees on Tuesday. Thus far 18 nominees have been screened, and 9 more were expected to be screened today, but the Senate announced on Tuesday morning that only 3 will be... Read More

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October 20, 2015

EFCC interrogates former Minister, Abba Moro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has quizzed the former minister of interior, Abba Moro, over the failed recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Immigration Service in 2014. The NIS recruitment exercise of March 2014, saw 700,772 candidates pay N1000 each for a mere 4,000 available slots. The crowd attracted for the test resulted in a... Read More

Abba Moro, EFCC, Immigration, NIS

October 20, 2015

British Council showcases disabled, non-disabled dancers at Dis Fix project (PHOTOS)

As part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16, the British Council, over the weekend brought together disabled and non-disabled artists for a dance showcase, part of the ‘Dis Fix’project, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. The performances which was held on the 16 and 17 of October, was the culmination of several months of collaboration between three dance... Read More

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October 20, 2015

“I take responsibility” – Reuben Abati shares his plans for the future (READ)

Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, is about to embark on a new chapter of his life. Abati, who was recently recognised at The RED Media Summit, says the next phase of his life is to help “nuture this emerging generation into responsible, ethical, convinced and intellectually assured voices.” He shared his plans... Read More

October 20, 2015

(UPDATE) Amaechi’s ministerial screening postponed again

The ministerial screening of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi will not hold today. Amaechi’s screening is expected to take place on Wednesday, at the Senate. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Dino Melaye, revealed this to journalists, on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, it is believed that only three ministerial nominees will... Read More

October 20, 2015

Again, Springfield bebunks Sahara Reporters story linking CEO, Okyere to corruption

Oil and Gas company, Springfield Ashburton Limited has again debunked reports circulating in the media, particularly controversial website, Sahara Reporters, linking its MD/CEO, Mr. Kevin Okyere, to corruption in Nigeria’s oil sector under former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke. In a rejoinder to online publication Sahara Reporters’ story of 14th October 2015 titled “Ghanaian Oil... Read More

October 20, 2015

121 media icons honoured at The Red Summit Gala Night

Nigerian media icons who have blazed the trail in the Nigerian media space were honored for their work over the years at the recently held The Red Summit Gala night. Media greats such as Chief Olusegun Osoba, John Momoh, Mo Abudu, Biodun Shobanjo, Nduka Obaigbena, Betty Irabor, Amin Mousalli, Bunmi Oke, Richard Mofe Damijo‎ were recognised... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Rotimi Amaechi in laid back, relaxed mode with wife of 20-years (PHOTOS)

Ministerial screening doesn’t appear to faze former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi. New photos shared on Instagram by Adebola Williams, shows Amaechi and wife, Judith, in a playful mode at home. Williams would also hint that the couple have been together for 20 years. See photos below:

October 20, 2015

Opinion: 5 things we learned from Court of Appeal’s (non)-ruling on Saraki’s case

On September 11, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) slammed Senate President Bukola Saraki with a groundless 13-count charge that is allegedly based on false asset declaration dated back to 2003. Dr. Bukola Saraki who felt his rights were being trampled on decided to seek for justice and fair hearing at The Federal High Court and... Read More

October 20, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Radio Biafra director gets bail | Democrats are in denial | 30 Boko Haram killed in Adamawa | More stories

Emir of Kano warns Lamido Bayero from being disloyal. YNaija APC says PDP nagging can’t stop arrests. This Day Ogun state gets new head of service. Punch Amaechi might not be screened today. YNaija Lamorde says EFCC doesn’t obtain suspects’ statements under compulsion. Leadership 30 Boko Haram members killed in Adamawa. This Day There is... Read More

Amaechi, amosun, boko haram, ministerial nomination, Saraki, tracklist

October 20, 2015

Opinion: The blunder in Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and the insecurity of Nigeria

The arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra, by officials of the Department of State Security, on Saturday 17, October 2015, is a wrongheaded move. If it was meant to muzzle the secession salesman and the dream of a utopian Biafra he propagates, it is an exertion in futility. Even worse, it is... Read More

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