Chief of Staff, SGF, others visit Abuja bomb blast scene (PHOTOS)

Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and a few others, visited the scenes of the Friday night bomb blast in Abuja. The delegation from the presidency, also visited those that were injured at the hospital where they are being treated. See photos below:

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October 3, 2015

Are these victims of Boko Haram’s poisoning of water sources? (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday had warned residents of Borno to avoid cattle water ponds in Kangallam village along Marte and Abadam axis of the state. Pictures have surfaced of scores of dead cows owned by Fulani herdsmen. The cows were said to have died, allegedly because of the poisoning of water sources by insurgent group,... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Did Saraki privately meet with VP Osinbajo?

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki reportedly had a private meeting which lasted for almost two hours on October 1. What was discussed during the meeting remains unknown, as aides of both Osinbajo and Saraki were not allowed into the sit-down. The meeting was said to have taken place at the Guest... Read More

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October 3, 2015

‘A male and female suicide bomber’ responsible for Abuja blasts

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has condemned the bomb blast that occurred in Kuje and Nyanya areas in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Friday night. Force spokesperson Olabisi Kolawole, released a statement saying that the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers, a male and female. The Police chief was quoted to... Read More

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Three bomb explosions rocked Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri on Tuesday night.

October 3, 2015

Graphic photos of victims of Abuja bomb blast (VIEWER DISCRETION)

There were multiple bomb explosions in Kuje and Nyanya in Abuja, on Friday night. The bomb attacks were carried out by suicide bombers and the death toll is thus far between 13-20 people. See below, photos of corpses of some of the victims, taken from the scene by Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency... Read More

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October 3, 2015

YNaija Editorial: A Deep Seaport is needed in the South-South

One of the great benefits of being a coastal nation is the opportunity to have seaports which creates a lot of economic opportunities, far more than would be available to land-locked countries. This is because long before air travel and even till date, having access to sea means access to take part in international trade... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Kylie Jenner gets her first wannabee fan

Everyone wants to be a Kardashian these days. So it’ no surprise someone already wants to be Kylie. Gabrielle Waters, 19, from Hartland, Michigan, not only loves Keeping up with the Kardashians, she adores Kylie Jenner. She told Daily Mirror that, “When I started dressing like her, people started stopping me in the streets and... Read More

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October 3, 2015

“Maybe Buhari could be Nigeria’s hero” – Etcetera

Etcetera is talking Nigeria today folks! The man who dabbles into singing and presenting is back this week; with a rant about the 99 problems of Nigeria. He thinks the country may not be in good shape and hopes that President Buhari may be the ‘hero’ of our time. Read below. Is Nigeria getting worse? That... Read More

Etcetera

October 3, 2015

Ali Baba, Tope Alabi, Holy Mallam, Nosa, others to perform at Spirit of SACO

Okundalaiye Ayodele, popularly known as The Senior Advocate of Comedy (SACO) is celebrating a decade of showmanship. The super sharp comedian and compere who delights every audience with his multidimensional ability to entertain with relevance- has been a force to reckon with in the ever growing comedy/entertainment industry. SACO’s quick wit, charisma and ability to come up with... Read More

October 3, 2015

“The printer made the mistake” | RCCG clears the air on Pasuma drama

All hell broke loose when a Redeemed Christian Church of God crusade flyer, was put out with picture of Fuji maestro, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, on it. The controversial flyer would eventually result in the suspension of the pastor of the Lagos Province 20, Lagos Island Family. Weeks later, the RCCG has come out to clear the air by revealing... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Did you know… that the son of NNPC boss is a musician?

Well, he has joined the league of rich kids who chose music as their career path. His name, Uche Kachikwu, known for his stage name Kach, may not be well known but the young lad has two songs (Get Up and Red Light) already and they both feature known industry acts such as Sarz and... Read More

October 3, 2015

Photos from Kuje bomb blast scene in Abuja (VIEWER DISCRETION)

There were multiple bomb explosions last night in Kuje and Nyanya area of Abuja. While the total casualty figure is yet to be ascertained from both locations, several bodies have been recovered from the blast scene at Kuje. Viewer discretion is advised as you view photos below:

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October 3, 2015

Jega honoured with 2 major international awards (PHOTOS)

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega has been honoured with two international awards for his role in the 2015 general election. Jega was on Tuesday, honoured with the 2015 Charles Manatt democracy award by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, in Washington. He was also awarded with an integrity award by US-based Nigerian... Read More

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October 3, 2015

PDP, APC in war of words over Dickson and Sylva

According to the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, is un-electable. The PDP stated this in a release issued by Party Secretary, Keku Godspower. The party criticised APC over its selection of Sylva as its candidate in the governorship election. Godspower stated that there has been tension and restlessness in Bayelsa,... Read More

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October 3, 2015

‘Why APC is falling apart’

Jelili Adesiyan, a former Minister for Police Affairs, believes that the All Progressive Congress will not survive as party, for too long. Adesiyan stated that a party of strange bedfellows cannot be unified, owing to the fact that they stand for different things. During a chat with journalists in Akure, on Friday, he said: “The... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial nominees to get petitioned from Tuesday

Petitions against the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, are expected to start trickling into the Senate from Tuesday, October 6. The President had sent the list containing the names of the ministerial nominees to the senate on Wednesday, September 30, for screening. However, the list won’t be read out on the floor of the... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Henceforth, the Army will demolish buildings housing Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army says it will soon begin to demolish any facilities/building/structure, that is used to house Boko Haram insurgents. While addressing a press conference in Maiduguri on Friday Maj. Gen. Yusha’u Abubakar, said any buildings used to carry out terrorists acts will be destroyed. Abubakar gave the warning after stressing that the timeline given by President... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Multiple bomb explosions rock Abuja Police station, market

Multiple bomb blasts have been reported in the Nyanya and Kuje area of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The first bomb blast was reported to have occurred in Kuje police station around 9:30pm. It was reported to have been carried out by a female suicide bomber. Less than 30 minutes later, another bomb blast occurred in... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Diezani Alison-Madueke granted bail in London

Former Petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been granted bail after being arrested in London on Friday morning, by the UK National Crime Agency. Diezani was granted bail by a magistrate court in London after being detained for several hours. Her passport was also seized by the police and she has been instructed to report to the Charing Cross... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Besides Diezani, EFCC raids home of another major oil industry player

The home of Jide Omokore, owner of SPOG and Atlantic Energy, was raided on Friday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Omokore’s home was being searched while EFCC operatives were at the Abuja home of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The SPOG boss is said to be one of the known business allies of Diezani.... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Video clip of EFCC operatives outside Diezani’s home (WATCH)

A short clip shows vehicles and officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, outside the home of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was arrested on Friday morning, in London, UK. The video clip was obtained by The Osasu Show after the EFCC sealed Diezani’s residence.

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October 2, 2015

Diezani’s Abuja home sealed by EFCC

The Asokoro, Abuja home of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been sealed. Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had carried out a comprehensive search of her home, hours after she was arrested in the United Kingdom. Diezani was arrested in London on Friday morning, by the International Corruption Unit (ICU) of the National Crimes Agency at... Read More

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October 2, 2015

And the wickedly hilarious memes roll out for Diezani’s arrest – Top 10

Nigerians have gone berserk with excitement over the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was apprehended in London, on Friday morning by the International Corruption Unit of the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. Once the news went viral in Nigeria, Twitter-folks came to the party, ready to devour. And devour they did, with the... Read More

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October 2, 2015

EFCC carries out search on Diezani’s home in Abuja

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have carried out a comprehensive search of the home of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The search of Diezani’s residence in Asokoro, Abuja, was conducted on Friday evening. Diezani was arrested in London, on Friday morning by the International Corruption Unit of the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. The EFCC were... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke arrested in London

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reportedly been arrested in London, for alleged money laundering. Diezani was said to have been apprehended alongside four others, on Friday by the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. Premium Times reports that Diezani’s arrest was confirmed by two top British officials in London. It is believed that Diezani’s arrest... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Rebound sex: My boyfriend cheated on me and I want revenge (ARTICLE)

“There is nothing you can tell me to convince me, not to cheat on my cheating boyfriend. I’m going to find me a nice young willing guy to get even with him.” “This is the second relationship that I’m having such an experience, before it happens a third time, I’m going to get myself a... Read More

October 2, 2015

Opinion: Imo State Ganja weed government (Part 1)

Two months ago the mass of Imo poor and oppressed working people, including pensioners trooped out in thousands to emphatically reject the nonpayment of salaries and pension in the state via street protests and other forms of demonstrations. Governor Okorocha could not pay pension and salaries because he plunged Imo state into total indebtedness and financial... Read More

October 2, 2015

This is where Fayose plans to build airport in Ekiti (PHOTOS)

Governor Ayo Fayose, intends to build an airport in Aso Ayegunle village, in Ado Ekiti. The state government began the clearing of the site for proposed airport on Friday. See photos:

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October 2, 2015

Krystn Enem’s show debuts on Africa Magic Urban

Ever wondered about the experience of watching young people with amazing craft go about their daily businesses? The Krystn Enem show takes you to the very heart of this young entrepreneurs and the fantastic craft they create. On Season 2 of Krystn Enem Show, expect to be blown away by the wealth of young African talent showcased.... Read More

October 2, 2015

The Perfect Gentleman: A girl once pleaded not to have sex with condoms

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