Popular political blogger, Japheth Omojuwa has been dragged to court by an Abuja based socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, for defamation. Adeyanju slammed a N50 million defamation suit against Omojuwa in May of this year. Omojuwa, who has been served a court order, took to Twitter to share the information, while making light of the situation. I am... Read More
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has expressed his sadness over the death of one of his late father’s female dancers, Dodo Mayana. Femi broke the news of her death on Thursday, via his Twitter page, claiming that she was mugged, killed and dumped by the road side. Heard Dodo who sells outside the Shrine was killed... Read More
by Rita Chioma ‘Baby Daddy-ism’ may not fall under the categorization of trend or fad but in the Nigerian celebrity scene, it’s gradually becoming a norm. Male celebrities, rather than follow the traditional route of marriage before baby- prefer to have a baby in the house, in order to have the freedom to sow about... Read More
Senator Buruji Kashamu, representing Ogun East Senatorial district, has been sacked as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ogun state nullified Kashamu’s election victory as well as that of a federal lawmaker, representing Ijebu East /Ijebu North /Ogun waterside, Adekoya Adesegun. Five members of the Ogun state assembly... Read More
The exact portfolios of the 21 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, are yet to be officially revealed The 21 names of the first batch of Buhari’s ministers have been announced by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, but their portfolios were not included. Naturally, this has led to immense speculation as to whom will head the various ministries. According to... Read More
Following the recent face-off between Vincent Enyeama and coach Sunday Oliseh, the latter has finally given accounts of his side of the story. Oliseh says Vincent Enyeama’s retirement from the national team is very sad, as he opened up on the crisis rocking the Super Eagles. Enyeama announced his retirement via Instagram on Thursday after alleging that his... Read More
Until this morning, I stood firmly by Vincent Enyeama’s case, fighting his case, shouting down critics and subtly hanging Sunday Oliseh out to dry. I am a huge fan of Enyeama and I must admit there is a bit of bias and/or sentiment about it. I talked, tweeted and trumpeted how the former national team captain... Read More
As a result of the menace of Fulani herdsmen on Yorubaland, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has again bared his mind. The former minister said that if the government fails to protect the Yoruba race, they might as well resort to helping themselves. Yoruba elders had met in Ibadan on Thursday to discuss the issue of... Read More
I am one of those people who spent hours in class looking at the clock or my wristwatch while waiting for the bell to ring so I could go home or to my hostel as the case was. It goes without saying that I’m not a fan of this form of education where so much... Read More
Lagos residents have been warned by the state government to prepare for flooding, as a result of heavy rainfall, as from October 2015. Permanent Secretary, Ministry for the Environment, Oluwatoyin Onisarotu, said on Thursday that a report of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, predicted heavy rainfall in Lagos State. “I advise that people should not panic whenever it... Read More
Several people have lost their lives in an accident at the Onipanu-Palmgroove axis of Ikorodu road. An eyewitness revealed to YNaija that the crash involving a commercial bus (Danfo) took place around 8:20am on Friday. The eyewitness said: “The bus was on high speed and was trying to move from the highway to the service... Read More
I have said it over and again, Oliseh is not the right choice for the Super eagles job. So far the NFF said he is what they want, then, so be it! Some weeks ago in Abuja, the Nigeria Football Federation appointed Sunday Oliseh, who does not have enough technical clue about coaching, he has... Read More
Cardinal Onaiyekan has a thing against the ministerial list. Leadership Buhari seeks more help from Britain against Boko Haram. This Day Diezani was not arrested, she was invited- Family. Leadership 15 people quarantined over Ebola scare in UCTH. This Day Presidency says Buhari cannot interfere in Saraki’s trial. YNaija Echocho, Ibrahim Idris, others defects from PDP... Read More
Toni Kan, poet, writer and co-founder of popular website www.sabinews.com has signed an endorsement deal with Samsung Electronics West Africa to promote their newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The former editor of Hints magazine, author of the critically acclaimed Nights of the Creaking Bed, PR executive, blogger and teacher was formally introduced at an... Read More
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, may not get a second tenure on the job. Lamorde, whose integrity has been called to question, will complete his four-year term in November. Lamorde was named acting chairman of the commission on November 23, 2011, by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, after the sack of Farida... Read More
Following the arrest of Diezani Alison-Madueke by the UK’s National Crime Agency on allegation of bribery and corruption offences, Chevening Scholarship has removed her name from its list of female achievers. The former Minister of Petroleum Resources had received a Chevening scholarship in 2002, after which she attended Cambridge University for her MBA. Chevening is... Read More
In spite of the meeting with the leadership of the national assembly on Wednesday night, President Muhammadu Buhari will not intervene in the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The lawmakers had gone into the meeting with a glimmer of hope that the President may be disposed to intervening... Read More
A late night meeting was called between President Muhammadu Buhari and the leaders of the National Assembly on Wednesday. It was hoped by all and sundry that the President and Senate President may finally settle their discord and be on the same page. But it turns out no such thing happened as Speaker of the... Read More
The abduction of Yoruba leader and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, by Fulani herdsmen and the recent invasion on his farmland has forced Yoruba leaders to threaten secession from Nigeria. On Thursday, prominent leaders of the South-West held an emergency summit in Ibadan, Oyo state, where they insisted on reassessing the status of the... Read More
A statement released by the lawyer of Diezani Alison-Madueke, has given much insight into the family of the former Petroleum Minister. Ever since Diezani got arrested by the UK National Crimes Agency, several rumours have swirling through the grapevine and news sites about her family. To set the record straight, the family’s lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe,... Read More
The death of a patient with Ebola-like symptoms, at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, has created panic among residents of the city. The patient, who was vomiting, stooling and bleeding from nose, was brought in from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State with high body temperature. The unidentified patient would eventually die after samples had... Read More
Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has refuted the allegations that he diverted N53 billion state reserve fund. The Rivers State Judicial Commission, submitted its report on Wednesday to Governor Nyesom Wike, where it was stated that Amaechi’s administration squandered N53 billion. Reacting to the report’s findings, the media team of Amaechi, released a... Read More
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, has dissolved 22 local government caretaker committees in the state. Wike stated that the dissolution of the committees is to take effect immediately. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, made the announcement on Thursday. “The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, has dissolved the 22 local Government... Read More
The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, may not have a smooth-sailing experience when they face the senate for screening, as from October 13. It was decided on Thursday, at the Senate that all ministerial nominees must be endorsed by at least two senators from their state. The Senators had gone into a closed-door executive session shortly... Read More
by Desmond Akatugba In less than 3 months of Sunday Oliseh’s reign as gaffer of Super Eagles, many a ox has been gored, several egoistic players have eaten the humble pie- and now, captain of the team, Vincent Enyeama, has retired. We don’t know about tomorrow, but as of now, Sunday Oliseh may be one of... Read More
Ijaw People Development Initiative (IPDI) and National Association of Izon Ebe Students, have collectively criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to be the minister of petroleum. Leaders of the groups, Austin Ozobo and Ebi Wayas, said in a joint statement, that there is no provision in the law for Buhari to assume the office of Minister of Petroleum.... Read More
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has become a customer to controversy in the nation’s political circle. Saraki has been under the public’s radar and intense scrutiny since his notorious emergence as Senate President, while his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has further thrust him into the spotlight. For the record, Saraki didn’t start causing ripples in Nigeria’s... Read More
So if you still done yours, you should now. The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that there is no going back on the October 31 deadline for bank customers to obtain their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN). This was reiterated by Dipo Fatokun, Director, Banking and Payment System Department (BPSD) of CBN on Wednesday in... Read More
Are you tired of waiting for the next black Friday sales? If you are then there is some great news for you. Nigeria’s largest online store, Konga.com has just announced that it would be holding the biggest sale of the year till date on Monday the 12th of October, 2015. The sale which has been... Read More