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

Gala night, media icons, RED summit

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

October 20, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria’s deafening silence to Hajj tragedy

I am a Nigerian. I am a Muslim. And I am angry… Almost a month has elapsed since the calamitous stampede at the Hajj in Mecca and we are no closer to any concrete answers about what really happened. The Nigerian death toll in the incident is creeping alarmingly higher – 199 at the last... Read More

October 20, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode: An ode to the powerful tyrant

There comes a time in the life of a man when he must be a man and stand up and speak the truth, even where others are too timid and intimidated to do so. By the grace of God I have today reached that point and I will bare my mind to the sickly tyrant.... Read More

October 20, 2015

Lamido Bayero reportedly warned over disloyalty to Emir of Kano

The eldest son of late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has been accused of disloyalty and abandonment of his primary post. The Ciroma of Kano, Lamido Ado Bayero, the eldest among late Ado Bayero’s sons, was tipped to succeed his father, but former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido, his cousin, was crowned Emir. Leadership reports that Kano Emirate... Read More

October 20, 2015

Secretly arraigned Nnamdi Kanu yet to meet bail conditions

Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who was secretly arraigned by the Abuja Municipal Council Magistrate court, is yet to meet the conditions for bail. Kanu was granted bail in the sum of N2 million or with a surety of N2 million with a civil servant of grade level 16. The leader of Indigenous People of... Read More

Amaechi may not be screened today | YNaija,com

October 20, 2015

Why Amaechi may not be screened today

There’s a high possibility that former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, will not be screened today at the Senate. Amaechi, whose ministerial screening has been twice postponed, may not get his chance at the Senate when plenary resumes on Tuesday morning. The former governor was listed as the 15th nominee for the screening process, and... Read More

October 20, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: These are the nominees expected to be screened today

The screening of the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to continue on Tuesday, October 20. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had on Wednesday, October 14, postponed the screening of the nominees after 18 of them had faced the Senate. As plenary resumes today, about 13 nominees have been earmarked for screening. They are: Rotimi... Read More

Local vigilantes assisted Nigerian Army to kill 30 insurgents | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

How local vigilantes, Army killed 30 Boko Haram insurgents on Monday

With the assistance of local vigilantes, Nigerian troops killed not less than 30 Boko Haram insurgents in the wee hours of Monday, October 19. The terrorists were neutralised in a firefight at the border villages between Adamawa and Borno states. Reports have it that Nigerian troops ambushed the insurgents between Kirchinga and Imirsa, and engaged them. A... Read More

Port Harcourt International airport is the worst in the world | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

3 Nigerian airports among 10 worst airports in Africa

Port Harcourt International Airport has been rated as the worst in Africa, and the world. According to travel website: ‘The Guide to Sleeping in Airports’, the Port Harcourt airport is the “world’s worst airport” in 2015. According to a CNN report, respondents on Port Harcourt airport complained about “unpleasant and unhelpful staff, alleged corruption, a severe lack... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Why Nigerian Army may not meet December deadline on Boko Haram

The Nigerian Armed Forces has insinuated that the December deadline given by President Muhammadu Buhari to flush out Boko Haram from the North East, may not be attainable. On Monday, during a meeting with the president, the Service Chiefs stated that the war against Boko Haram was being hindered by bad weather and logistics. Chief... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Emenike retires from Super Eagles… for the sake of ‘national peace’

by Desmond Akatugba Emmanuel Emenike, attacking striker, has announced his retirement from international football. Emenike announced on Monday night via his Instagram page, his decision to retire from the Super Eagles. His retirement is coming less than two weeks after former captain, Vincent Enyeama, quit the national team, after a fracas with team coach, Sunday... Read More

October 19, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu, Radio Biafra Director granted bail

Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra, has been granted bail from the custody of the Department of State Security. Kanu was arrested at Golden Tulip Essential Hotel, Ikeja, on Saturday, after just returning from the United Kingdom. Vanguard reports that the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was granted bail in the sum... Read More

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October 19, 2015

Amaechi warns of attempts to create ‘bad blood’ between him and Saraki

Minister-Desgnate, Rotimi Amaechi, says he was never upset with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the delay of his screening. The former governor denied claims that he went to Saraki’s house to complain about the postponement of his ministerial screening. A statement was released to this effect on Monday, by his media aide, David Oyofor. “There was... Read More

October 19, 2015

MASSOB leader says Radio Biafra Director is a ‘rebel’

Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike, has described the arrested Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu, as a rebel. Nnamdi Kanu was arrested by officials of the Department of State Security on Saturday, in Lagos, after just arriving from the UK. Uwazuruike said on Monday, that Kanu ceased... Read More

October 19, 2015

‘The North is not united’ | 13 factors responsible for existence of Boko Haram – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has identified 13 factors responsible for the insurgency of Boko Haram in the North-East. Sani stated the 13 factors on Sunday, while receiving a delegation of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), in Kaduna. They are; Religion has been manipulated The first and very strong factor has to do with manipulation of religion.... Read More

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Obasi Daniel, who hacked into the Facebook accounts of 2 deputy governors | YNaija.com

October 19, 2015

This fella hacked Facebook accounts of Lagos, Ondo Deputy Governors

Serial maestro hacker, Daniel Obasi, successfully hacked the Facebook accounts of the Deputy Governors of Lagos and Ondo states. Obasi managed to clone the Facebook accounts of several politicians, inclusive of Dr Oluranti Adebule, deputy governor of Lagos State and Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo (Ondo state) The VIP hacker has now been arrested by detectives attached to... Read More

October 19, 2015

Oba of Lagos attends swearing-in of commissioners by Ambode (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, swore-in commissioners and special advisers into office on Monday. The ceremony was done at the Lagos state government secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos state. The Commissioners are; Gbolahan Lawal-Commissioner for Housing, Jide Idris- Commissioner for Health Folarin Coker-Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Seye Oladejo-Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations Ganiyu... Read More

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October 19, 2015

I call on President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu – Fani Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, outspoken former Aviation Minister, has demanded for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, Director of pirate radio station, Radio Biafra. Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was reportedly arrested by Department of State Services operatives in Lagos, on Saturday. Although the DSS never confirmed his arrest, the Radio Biafra Director was said to... Read More

October 19, 2015

Opinion: Delta state governor and his 1,500 political aides

Last week Friday, I stumbled on a Daily Trust report that says the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration has created and filled putative vacancies for 1,500 political aides in Delta State. The story details that Okowa and his deputy have appointed more than five executive assistants, hundreds of senior special assistants and personal assistants, into special duties, media/press, protocol, security... Read More

October 19, 2015

Akah Bants: Lets talk about Diezani gettting arrested (WATCH)

Akah Bants returns with the fourth episode of his weekly Vlog. On this episode, Akah Nnani talks about the arrest of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Enjoy the video:

October 19, 2015

‘Femi Adesina has made a mockery of himself’ | 5 times PDP took things personal

The Peoples Democratic Party has upped the ante in the department of personal verbal attacks. The opposition party has taken to the cleaners- Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. Surprisingly, PDP spokesperson Olisa Metuh, left his Special Assistant, Richard Ihediwa, to do the dirty work. Here are 5 swipes taken... Read More

Embarrassment, Femi Adesina, mockery, PDP, Presidency

October 19, 2015

Court of Appeal adjourns judgement on Saraki’s case indefinitely

‎The case between Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been adjourned indefinitely by the Appeal Court, in Abuja. The registrar of the court had announced the decision on Monday, but failed to state the reason behind the indefinite adjournment. Saraki had urged the Appeal Court to halt his trial at the CCT over... Read More

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October 19, 2015

Commentary: APC’s criticism of PDP’s allegations is pot calling kettle black

A few months ago, before the All Progressives Congress came into power, almost every action of the Peoples Democratic Party-led government was criticised, lampooned and sometimes rubbished by the then-opposition party. Whenever security agencies went after anyone in the camp of the APC, the party’s leaders, especially spokesperson Lai Mohammed, were quick to scream foul.... Read More

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October 19, 2015

“Why are Igbo boys and girls denied their own stories?” | Chude Jideonwo’s speech at Ola ndi Igbo

A plenary speech by Chude Jideonwo at Ola ndi Igbo in Enugu. I made the quick dash to this event from The RED Summit, our 4-day celebration of the 10th anniversary of our media group. Just yesterday, at our celebration gala, fomer governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi told an interesting story, about our subsidiary, StateCraft which was appointed by... Read More

Chude Jideowo, Igbos girls and boys, Ndigbo

October 19, 2015

‘Politicians should be made to swear oaths before traditional deities’

Ifa worshipers under the aegis of Ancient Religion Societies of African Descendants International Council, have made some recommendations to the federal government. The group advised that anyone taking-up public office should be made to swear an oath before traditional deities. Chairman, Executive Working Committee of ARSADIC, Olalekan Ifagbenuola, disclosed this over the weekend at a... Read More

Ifa, oath of office, traditional ways

October 19, 2015

How To Send/Request Money/Airtime on BBM using Quickteller

Interswitch recently announced a partnership that allows you to send and receive money and airtime via BBM, not unlike PayPal’s which was announced some months back.

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