Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti sentenced to 6-months in prison | YNaija.com

Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti dismissed from Nigerian Army

Brigadier General Enitan Ransome-Kuti has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army, following his six-months imprisonment sentencing by a military court martial. Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti was accused of failing to perform his military duties, during the height of the war against Boko Haram. A statement was released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman to... Read More

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October 18, 2015

DSS purportedly arrests Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu

The grapevine is rife with speculation that the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was reportedly arrested in Lagos, on Saturday, October 17. The Radio Biafra Director was said to have been picked up by security operatives, as he flew... Read More

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October 18, 2015

‘Impossible is nothing’ | Linda Ikeji takes a tour of new mansion (PHOTOS)

Laura Ikeji had her tour of big sister’s new mansion a few days ago but popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, went on her own house-tour on Saturday. A couple of days ago, it was revealed on social media that Linda Ikeji had acquired a mansion in Banana Island, worth over N500m. Linda would later confirm the... Read More

El Rufai says those unhappy with his appointments can commit suicide | YNaija.com

October 18, 2015

‘If you’re unhappy with my appointments, climb a mountain, fall and die’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai lost his cool on Saturday, when his political appointments were criticised for being lopsided. The event was the 4th town hall meeting with Kaduna Central, where stakeholders got to ask him question on the running of his government. Responding to questions about his appointments, El-Rufai said he could not appoint those who... Read More

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October 18, 2015

“I took a risk allowing Chude, Adebola to handle the presidential campaign” – Amaechi

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi gave his speech at The RED Summit Gala night celebration stating the roles Adebola Williams and Chude Jideonwo played in the last presidential campaign which led to the election of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “I thank Adebola Williams & Chude Jideonwo for taking that responsibility of handling... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Commentary: Am I the only one not Interested in lying to 2face?

I’ve had a series of arguments with quite a number of people ever since nominees for The Headies were announced and I found out that 2Face was going to be inducted into the hall of fame (or giving a legendary award). I found it very shallow and I’m still wondering what the organizers of Headies... Read More

2face, Tu Face

October 17, 2015

Ghanaian Newspaper, The New Statesman retracts story on Springfield, Okyere, tenders apology

A Ghanaian newspaper, The New Statesman has retracted and apologized for a defamatory and libelous story it published on September 25, 2015, against Springfield Energy and its CEO, Mr. Kevin Okyere, where it sensationally tried to link the duo to corruption in the Nigerian petroleum sector. The New Statesman, which gave wings to the defamatory... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Julius Agwu blasts pastors, entertainers, witches and wizards

Ace comedian, Julius Agwu, had an epic rant on Friday, at The RED Summit gala night. Perhaps, epic is understatement, while attempting to describe the hot words spewed by Julius Agwu, as he criticised pastors, his fellow entertainers… and yes, witches and wizards. Julius Agwu, while performing at the event, which held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island,... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Traffic offender arrested by Fayose, disowned by FRSC

The Ekiti state command of the Federal Road Safety Commission has reacted to the claim that one of its official, Adeola Alabi, was arrested by Governor Ayodele Fayose. It was earlier reported that Alabi was an FRSC operative and was arrested by Fayose for taking a wrong lane while trying to avoid potholes in Ikere-Ekiti. The Ekiti Command... Read More

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October 17, 2015

‘Know your boundaries’ | Afenifere warns Ndigbo as Yoruba, Igbo war looms

Afenifere Renewal Group, says it is culturally wrong and a desecration of Yoruba culture for an Igbo to be crowned king in a Yoruba land. The group said in a statement on Friday, that the title of Eze Ndigbo in Yorubaland is strange and it is not supported by any customary law. Ndigbo Publicity Secretary, Kunle... Read More

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Afenifere, Ndigbo, Yoruba

Godswill Akpabio has been arrested by the EFCC | YNaija.com

October 17, 2015

EFCC arrests Senator Akpabio again

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has yet again, been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further interrogation. Akpabio was arrested on Friday by the EFCC but was released at night after being interrogated on issues bordering on corruption and fraud. The Senate Minority Leader, however, denied that he was arrested, insisting that... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Opinion: Honeymoonization and the death of expression

Don’t tell me you did not miss the days when we took turn to pass insults on the maladministration of the Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, the days when you came online and read various versions of vituperations and backlashes against the President. Those were the days when we all rushed to the social media, armed with... Read More

October 17, 2015

Amaechi to Saraki: Disregard petitions against me

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has written Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Amaechi would like Saraki to ignore the white Paper issued by Governor Nyesom Wike against him and his administration as well as the petition sent to the Senate by Livingstone Wechie. In both instances, he was accused of corruption. Speaking through his lawyer,... Read More

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Amaechi, Rivers State, Saraki, wike

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

October 17, 2015

The moment when Akpabio returned from EFCC on Friday night (PHOTOS)

Former governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio, was on Friday, arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Senator Akpabio was accompanied to the EFCC headquarters by his lawyer, Ricky Tarfa, at about 5.20 pm. After being interrogated for several hours over his alleged involvement in fraudulent activities during his tenure as governor,... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Straight out of rehab, Majek Fashek performs at Felabration (WATCH)

Legendary musician, Majek Fashek performed for the first time, in a while, on Thursday, October 15, at the ongoing Felabration 2015. Majek Fashek, who only just left rehab, gave an outstanding performance and was later joined on stage by Yeni Kuti, and Femi Kuti.

October 17, 2015

Identity theft: The story of the Medview flight | Fairy Godsister’s Blog

by Chioma Chuka The weirdest thing happened yesterday… Really scary stuff. I can laugh about it now, but yesterday I was frightened as anything, and really upset at the lackadaisical attitude we have here in Nigeria about security, identities, and things like that. Of course let’s leave customer service alone because that would be reaching... Read More

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October 17, 2015

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’ | Chude Jideonwo’s speech at The RED Summit

Below is a speech delivered by Chude Jideonwo at The RED Summit I speak often about culture. It is my favourite topic. I speak often, and passionately about the cultures that define our nation, and how many of those behaviours appear to be at the root of our national decline. By this I don’t mean... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Just before you end your life, think of these few things (ARTICLE)

I know life is hard, Lagos life especially. I know what it means to sit in traffic for hours and bear the tantrums thrown by ‘always correct’ bus drivers, what it means to swallow with wrinkly expressions like a child forced to gulp quinine, the insults of egocentric employers who handle every woman in their... Read More

book, life, prose, suicide

October 17, 2015

10 photos from Linda Ikeji’s amazing multi-million naira mansion

Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji revealed on Friday, that she acquired a mansion in Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos. While many were wondering how much the mansion cost, Linda announced that it is well worth over N500 million. After surfing through the internet, we came up with 10 photos of the Banana Island mansion. Interior of... Read More

October 17, 2015

Banky W delivers an electrifying performance at #TheREDSummit gala night (PHOTOS)

Entertainers, lawmakers, politcians and media giants were in attendance on Friday, as The RED Summit gala night was held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. One of the star performers of the night was EME boss, Banky W, who had an energetic and charged performance, to the delight of his female fans. See photos below:

Banky W, RED summit

October 17, 2015

Amaechi will be an asset to Buhari – APC

The All Progressives Congress, has stated that ministerial nominee, Rotimi Amaechi, will be an asset in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Rivers state governor is due for ministerial screening at the Senate on Tuesday, October 20. The Rivers state chapter of the APC, says it is looking forward to Amaechi’s confirmation by... Read More

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October 17, 2015

What Edwin Clark said about Alamieyeseigha’s death

Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, has described the death of former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, as a monumental loss to the South South region and Nigeria. Clark said Alamieyeseigha’s death was a rude shock to him and he could not believe the news until he spoke to his widow. The Ijaw leader, in his condolence message released... Read More

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October 17, 2015

FG has ‘enough evidence of false assets declaration against Saraki’

The Federal Government has revealed that it has enough evidence to prove that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is guilty of false assets declaration. Saraki, had appealed before the appellate court, the 13-count criminal charge filed against him by the Federal Ministry of Justice. However, on Friday, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja was informed by... Read More

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October 17, 2015

This is what Akpabio has to say about his arrest by EFCC

Senator Godswill Akpabio, insists that he was not arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday. It was reported that the EFCC took in the former governor of Akwa Ibom, for questioning, over alleged fraudulent activities during his 8-year tenure as governor. Reacting to the purported arrest and subsequent reports, Akpabio took to... Read More

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October 17, 2015

“I’ll not resign if Boko Haram isn’t defeated by December” – Buhari (WATCH)

In a recent interview with Mehdi Hasan, the host of UpFront on Al Jazeera, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated his commitment to defeating Boko Haram while also expressing his readiness to negotiate, should the insurgents be willing. “They have to prove to us that they are alive, they are well, and then we can negotiate with them. We said it and we... Read More

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Linda Ikeji's mansion is worth over N500million | YNaija.com

October 16, 2015

Linda Ikeji reveals her Banana Island mansion is worth over N500m

Nigerian Twitter has gone berserk… utterly. Conversation on Nigerian social media, has been centered around the new mansion acquired by popular blogger, Linda Ikeji. Linda’s sister, Laura Ikeji, announced the purchase of the real estate located in Banana Island on her Instagram page. Later in the day, photos of the house surfaced on social media,... Read More

October 16, 2015

Amaechi, Abati, Ezekwesili, Osoba, Denrele, Julius Agwu, others attend #TheRedSummit gala night (FIRST PHOTOS)

Media practitioners, Politicians, and entertainers have converged at Harbour Point, in Victoria Island, for The RED Summit gala night. See the first photos from the ongoing event:

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dayo adeneye, gala, RED summit

October 16, 2015

EFCC arrests Godswill Akpabio

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio. The Senate Minority Leader was arrested on Friday, Premium Times reports. The report states that Akpabio was taken at about 5.20 pm and was accompanied by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Ricky Tarfa and some of his aides. Akpabio... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Osiomhole’s information commissioner resigns

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Edo state, Louis Odion, has resigned from his cabinet. Odion was first appointed by Adams Oshiomhole in 2011 and retained his position for the governor’s second term. Oshiomhole has reportedly accepted the resignation and it’s expected to take effect from the end of this month. Odion, a member of the Peoples... Read More

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October 16, 2015

The bows, gesticulations and big grins from the #MinisterialScreening (PHOTOS)

In anticipation of Tuesday, October 20, we took a trip down recent memory-lane. The ministerial screening of this week is perhaps the most televised, most talked about, in the history of the country, heading to nationhood. Besides a being a show of sorts, most of the nominees put the work in, as they proved their mettle... Read More

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bowing out, ministerial nominees, nominees, senate

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