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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October 16, 2015

Fayose arrests FRSC officer for driving against traffic

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose arrested an officer of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) in Ikere Ekiti for driving against traffic. Fayose, on Thursday personally carried out the arrest of the FRSC officer while on his way to the flag off of dualization of the Ado-Ikere-Ondo State boundary road and commissioning of some projects in Ikere... Read More

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October 16, 2015

How fake DSS official was arrested in Bayelsa

Bayelsa State Command of the Department of State Services has arrested a man, who has been pretending to be a staff of the service and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. The fake DSS official, named Emmanuel Udo Akpan, was dismissed from the Delta State Police Command in 2013. He had been on the police wanted list... Read More

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October 16, 2015

‘Fifty’: British Council hosts Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli, Mo Abudu (PHOTOS)

The British Council today hosted the cast and crew of the much-talked about film ‘FIFTY’ to a pre-Premiere cocktail at Stephen St. Kitchen, London as part build-up to this Saturday’s BFI London Premiere. The premiere will hold at the Vue 7 Cinema, Leicester Square, London. Earlier in the year, Fifty was selected under the ‘Love... Read More

October 16, 2015

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to look out for as EPL returns this weekend

Flying without Ings What a welcome Jurgen Klopp has received. But that will count for nothing, if he does not get a positive result at Tottenham in the early kick-off on Saturday. Already, the former Dortmund boss has to deal with a double injury blow, as Danny Ings and Joe Gomez are both out for... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Cynthia Morgan comes for us all… and Caroline Danjuma

Cynthia Morgan has been silent since the critics took centre stage over her rather controversial pictures. But apparently, the last one by Caroline Danjuma broke the camel’s back and hence the response. The singer took to her Instagram page to defend herself and some more. https://instagram.com/p/85Me63GZTp/ https://instagram.com/p/85MvkqGZUA/

October 16, 2015

Female suicide bombers attacked Maiduguri this morning

Mulai Village, in Maiduguri was attacked again on Friday morning by three female suicide bombers. The blast occurred around 5am when residents were preparing for the early morning Muslim prayers. The bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Devices in the Umarari Bayan Waya area of the village, killing not less than 7 people and leaving several others injured. The injured... Read More

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October 16, 2015

The next few weeks will determine Nigeria’s future – Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai, says the Nigerian Army cannot afford to lose the war against Boko Haram. Buratai released a statement on Friday morning, stating that the challenge to the nation by the insurgents will not be taken, and the Army is ready to get the job done in the coming... Read More

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October 16, 2015

How African Leaders underdeveloped Africa (YNaija Long Read)

There is a significant correlation between leadership and economic development of countries. This correlation cannot be undermined. The world has seen how visionary leaderships from different countries have been able to transform the stories of their countries especially since after the WWII. Leadership is key as it provides direction for a country through sound and... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Amatesiro Dore: Itsekiri is a country

The first Olu of Warri was Ogiame Ginuwa I, a fifteenth century Crown Prince of the Bini Empire. An Ifa oracle said Prince Ginuwa would never succeed his father, so Oba Olua sentenced the first sons of fifty to seventy Bini Chiefs to accompany his son on exile. Itsekiri metaphysics said they emerged from the... Read More

October 16, 2015

Reuben Abati: Who would ever think Edwin Clark would publicly disown Jonathan

I have tried delaying the writing of this piece in the honest expectation that someone probably misquoted Chief E.K. Clark, when he reportedly publicly disowned former President Goodluck Jonathan. I had hoped that our dear father, E.K. Clark, would issue a counter statement and say the usual things politicians say: “they quoted me out of... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Mikel Obi, baby-mama and the twins all in one adorable photo

Mikel Obi and his entire family were spotted in picture shared recently online. The Chelsea player and his Russian baby-mama, Olga celebrated as their twins turned one month old.

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October 16, 2015

‘To hurt a child ain’t music’ | Caroline Danjuma comes for Cynthia Morgan

We criticized the act a few days ago, citing the inappropriateness of the entire scope of the photoshoot and its mistaken notion for being artistic, whereas it is a complete disaster and a neglect to the child. Apparently, we aren’t the only ones who felt that way about Cynthia Morgan’s stunt. A lot of voices have... Read More

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October 16, 2015

‘So far, we have nothing on Chibok girls’ – Army

Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin, revealed on Thursday, that the military does not have any report on the abducted Chibok girls. The Chibok secondary school girls have been in captivity for over 500 days, since the Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped them in April 2014. In spite of their continued stay in Boko Haram’s captivity, the... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti sentenced to 6-months in prison

Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a military court. Ransome-Kuti, was handed the jail-term, due to the alleged offences committed during the peak of the war against Boko Haram. The sentence was pronounced on him on Thursday, by a military court in Abuja, where he had been under court-martial... Read More

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Yakubu Gowon says Nigeria is not an easy place to govern | YNaija.com

October 16, 2015

Nigeria is difficult to govern – Gowon

Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has asserted that Nigeria is a difficult country to lead. Gowon advised Nigerians to be patient with their leaders, owing to the complexities and intricacies obtainable in the country. He stated this on Thursday, when he led a delegation on a condolence visit to the Awolowo family house... Read More

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October 16, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: ‘Amaechi has no problem’ – Dino Melaye

Chairman, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Media and Publicity, Dino Melaye, stated on Thursday, that the Senate will not discuss the petitions against the ministerial confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi. Melaye assured that the former governor of Rivers state, would be screened with eight other nominees next week Tuesday, when the Senate reconvenes. He said: The committee has... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Why CPC raided MultiChoice head office on Thursday

Officials of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Thursday afternoon raided the head office the premier pay-TV service provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, in Lagos. The CPC officials, who went with a warrant, were accompanied by policemen and journalists when they arrived at the company’s office at about 1pm. The raid saw CPC officials leaving with laptop... Read More

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October 16, 2015

‘Buhari is honest, dedicated and tough enough to turn Nigeria around’

Former American Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, heaped not a few platitudes on President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, October 15. Carrington said the United States government and other world powers were ready to help Nigeria become the giant of Africa, once more. The Ambassador said the world powers were disposed to doing this, as a result... Read More

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October 16, 2015

How Nigeria’s SGF was displaced by Boko Haram for 6 months

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, revealed on Thursday, that he was internally displaced by Boko Haram in 2014. Lawal stated that for 6 months, he was out of his local government, as Boko Haram insurgents used his home as an headquarters. The SGF made the revelation while representing President Muhammadu... Read More

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October 15, 2015

Buhari holds private meeting with Abdusalami Abubakar

President Muhammadu Buhari, held a private meeting with former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Thursday. The sit-down between both leaders was held at the President’s office, in the presidential villa. Vanguard reports that Abubakar arrived for the meeting at about 3:30, and it lasted for about 30 minutes. After the meeting, Abubakar... Read More

October 15, 2015

PDP holds first NEC meeting as opposition party (PHOTOS)

The Peoples Democratic Party held its National Executive Committee on Thursday, October 15. The 67th NEC meeting of the opposition party was held the National Secretariat of the party, in Abuja. The meeting is the first since the party lost the March 28 presidential election to the All Progressives Congress State governors and party chieftains... Read More

October 15, 2015

(UPDATE) Suicide bomber hits Maiduguri again, over 30 dead

There’s been a suicide bombing close to a mosque in Mulai area of Maiduguri, in Borno state. According to Sahara Reporters, the explosion occurred on Thursday evening. While the casualty rate has not yet been ascertained, victims’ bodies are reportedly being taken to hospitals within the vicinity. More details to follow on this story… ————– Not less... Read More

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October 15, 2015

Ibori’s tribute to Alamieyeseigha: A narcissist salutes his reflection

The most full-throated of all the tributes paid so far to Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, since his demise on Friday 9, 2015, came from an unlikely location. It emanated from… a British prison! It was authored by James Onanefe Ibori. A convict serving a 13 year jail term for fraud and money laundering in Worcestershire.... Read More

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October 15, 2015

Celebrity Luxury Apartment: Kim And Kanye West’s Beverly Hills Mansion

October 15, 2015

Biola Alabi, Nduka Obaigbena, James Schneider, others speak at #TheREDSummit (PHOTOS)

The Red Summit, Africa’s largest media gathering, opened with a discourse-session on Thursday, October 15, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Influential media personalities like Biola Alabi, Betty Irabor, Bolaji Shobanjo, James Schneider, Nduka Obaigbena, John Ehiguese, among others, were in attendance. See photos below:

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October 15, 2015

Ambode’s 37 commissioners get approved

Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the 37 cabinet nominees of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The confirmation took place during plenary that was preceded by the presentation of the report of the 15-man committee set up by the House to screen the nominees. The report was presented by the Chairman of the committee, Wasiu Sanni... Read More

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October 15, 2015

El-Rufai pays courtesy visit to VP Osinbajo (PHOTOS)

Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. This is the second time El-Rufai would be visiting the Vice President in his office since the rumoured rift between them went viral. See photos below:

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Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead | YNaija.com

October 15, 2015

This is possibly where Alamieyeseigha will be buried (PHOTOS)

Former governor of Bayelsa state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who passed away last week in Port Harcourt, purportedly prepared his tomb before his death. According to a Facebook user- Sony Neme– Alamieyeseigha ‘had prepared his burial site long before his passage’. Neme wrote on his Facebook page that Governor Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday, visited the tomb, which is... Read More

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October 15, 2015

‘NTA, AIT rejected our money’ | 6 things Garba Shehu said at #TheREDSummit

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed on Thursday, details of the persecution the All Progressives Congress, went through during the presidential election campaign. Shehu delivered a keynote address at the Red Summit, the largest media gathering in Africa, which is holding at Harbour Point, Victoria Island,... Read More

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