October 5, 2015

‘Jonathan cannot pardon Alamieyeseigha for his crimes in the UK’

Professor Itse Sagay, says a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, could possibly be extradited to the United Kingdom to face his outstanding criminal charges. Sagay, who’s the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, says the UK has every legal right to demand for Alamieyeseigha’s extradition to London after skipping bail from the country. His... Read More

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October 5, 2015

Buhari’s critics are ‘briefcase-carrying crooks’ – Presidency

The Presidency says those averse to President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to serve as Petroleum Minister, are selfish crooks. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says those who are criticisng the President, are upset because the appointment will block their corrupt deals in the oil sector. Garba Shehu stated that Buhari... Read More

October 5, 2015

“We did not kidnap Olu Falae” – Fulani Herdsmen

The Association of Fulani Chiefs and the Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have denied the fact that former Presidential candidate, Olu Falae, was kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen. According to the group, the Secretary of the Government of the Federation was abducted by impersonators of herdsmen. Chairman of MACBAN, Ondo State chapter, Bello Garba, made this claim during... Read More

October 5, 2015

‘Igbo has the opportunity of producing President in 2019’

The Igbo people have the opportunity to produce the next Nigerian President in 2019, says the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Campbell Umeh-Nzekwe. The Lagos APGA leader said the zoning of the Presidency to the North by the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress- will have the region... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Presidency is working closely with the UK on Diezani’s case

The presidency is in collaboration with British law enforcement over the corruption and money laundering allegations against former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was arrested in London on Friday, by the United Kingdom National Crime Agency. On Sunday, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, revealed that the matter is being handled with... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Suicide bombers kill 5 civilians, 1 policeman in Niger

Boko Haram insurgents have carried out two suicide bombings in Niger state. Five civilians and a policeman wee reported dead in Sunday’s attack in Diffa. According to an eyewitness: “There were 10 deaths in total: a policeman, five civilians and the four suicide bombers.” “Apparently, the assailants, all armed with explosive belts, were going after military targets... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Buhari pays N268k medical bill for armed robbery victim

While on a visit to survivors of Abuja bomb explosions at the National Trauma Centre, on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari, paid the medical bills of an armed robbery victim. The mother of the victim- a young girl- upon seeing the President, broke down in tears over her inability to pay the hospital bills. Deborah Stephen... Read More

October 4, 2015

VP Osinbajo preaches at Aso Villa Chapel (PHOTOS)

In spite of rumours that the Aso Villa Chapel may be relocated, Sunday service took place there today, October 4. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo was pictured preaching at the pulpit of the chapel. See photos below:

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October 4, 2015

President Buhari visits survivors of Abuja bomb explosions (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari visited the survivors of the twin bomb attacks on Nyanya and Kuje in Abuja. The President commiserated with the victims of Friday’s blasts, who are receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital. Buhari assured the survivors that the Federal Government will take care of their medical bills. See photos:

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October 4, 2015

TSS Loves: Waje In Sisiano And Tom Ford

October 4, 2015

Fashion Week Recap: The Best Looks From All Designers At The NYFW

October 4, 2015

‘El-Rufai is a lying favour seeker’ – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar for alleging that he spent N64 billion on Independence celebrations from 2010-2014. A statement was issued to address the allegation on behalf of Jonathan by an immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, Abubakar Sulaiman. The statement said that Jonathan’s administration spent only N332.6 million... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Army to expose Boko Haram sponsors

The Nigerian Army has reiterated that no level of distraction would stop it from putting an end to insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria by December. Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Yushau Abubakar, on Sunday disclosed this in Maiduguri. He said that the recent bombings were just an act of distraction, to divert their attention from achieving... Read More

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October 4, 2015

See Emir of Kano’s 7 beautiful daughters

The Emir of Kano has received his fair share of bashing since news of his marriage to an 18-year-old princess of Adamawa broke out. The Emir had said in a memo issued recently: “I have daughters. And they know they can only marry from certain backgrounds.” Well here are his daughters, all seven of them.

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October 4, 2015

Fayose gives car gifts to Ekiti teachers (PHOTOS)

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose has given out cars to some teachers in the state, in appreciation of their good works. The gifts which were presented on Saturday, as part of activities preceding the state’s Teachers Day Celebration which holds October 5th. Those who benefited from the gesture are the Tutor-General, the Headmaster-General, best teacher in public... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya’s son thinks she may have foreseen her death

Pastor Jimi Odukoya is the first son of Late pastor Bimbo Odukoya and Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of The Fountain of Life Church. Fondly called Pastor Jay because of his music career, he revealed in an interview with Punch that his late mom may have known about her death before it happened. He said: “I would... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Zendaya’s outfit to Paris Fashion Week reminds us of Ghana-must-go bags

If you don’t know her, she is solely responsible for the death of your favorite show, E! Fashion Police and then of course she is an actress. But neither of those two had Zendaya make the news in Nigeria. It is in fact what she wore to the Paris Fashion Week. The singer was spotted... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Toolz gushes about ‘blurry’ selfie with Obasanjo

Tolu Oniru can’t contain her excitement after boarding a flight with the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. The excited OAP said she had to summon the courage to ask the retired General for a selfie. And what’s the point of taking a selfie with Obasanjo if you don’t share it on your Instagram page. https://instagram.com/p/8agYsjk3dP/

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October 4, 2015

Ubi Franklin goes on a rant, calls colleagues ‘jokers and jobless individuals’

Just weeks after his traditional marriage, days after his pre-wedding shoot and a few more to his white wedding- Ubi Franklin has proved that all that activity can’t be compared to the what he has on his mind. The Triple MG boss took to his Instagram page early hours of Sunday morning to rant a little.... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Why Igbo people are afraid of identifying with us – MASSOB

The members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have pledged their lives for the secession of the Biafra Republic. MASSOB insists that its mission to break the South-East from Nigeria was in the interest of the entirety of Ndigbo. Director of Information, MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, in an interview... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Maiduguri hit again by multiple bomb blasts

In what is becoming a rampant occurrence, there has been a fresh series of bombings in Maiduguri. Bomb blasts were reported in the Kayamla and Dalori areas of the state, on Sunday morning. More than 10 people are reported to have died from the explosions.

October 4, 2015

Opinion: Fani-Kayode’s Fatwa and his unfortunate call

The recent masturbation by Femi Fani-kayode on the abduction of Chief Olu Falae by Fulani herdsmen would pass as an intervention to none other than narrow-minded individuals whose organ of sight is confined to the two openings above the cheek; for the least sophisticated observer would read what he called “the herdsmen from hell” with... Read More

October 4, 2015

Nigerian footballer, John Ogu proposes to girlfriend in a packed stadium (PHOTOS)

Nigerian footballer, John Ogu, proposed to his girlfriend in a stadium filled with tons of people right after yesterday’s match. The Central Midfielder who plays for Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be’er Sheva, pulled a romantic stunt and surprised his longtime girlfriend when he requested for her presence on the football field and went down... Read More

October 4, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode: Why Fulani herdsmen should be banned from South-West

I support the call by Afenifere that all Fulani herdsmen should be banned from the south-west. Actually I believe that they should be banned from the entire south and not just the south west. I also stand by every word that I wrote in my widely published essay titled ”The Herdsmen From Hell”. This contribution... Read More

October 4, 2015

APC chieftains, senators reportedly meet over Saraki’s replacement

Leadership of the All Progressives Congress are said to have begun plans to replace the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. APC leaders have reportedly lined up some senators to take Saraki’s position, as a result of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to Sunday Sun, some Senators met with some APC chieftains at the... Read More

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October 4, 2015

No soldier died in Abuja blast – Army

The Nigerian Army has denied the reports that soldiers were among casualties of Friday’s bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the Federal Capital Territory ,Abuja. The Army stated that the news was untrue, pointing out that all the 17 casualties of the bombing were civilians. A statement was issued to this effect on... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Ali Baba survives life-threatening massage from a ‘wicked Ijaw man’

Ace comedian Ali Baba, almost died on Saturday, from the hands of a local masseuse. After surviving the massage ordeal, Ali Baba came to share his experience on Instagram. Have a laugh! https://instagram.com/p/8ZLBaumavu/?taken-by=alibabagcfr

October 4, 2015

Akah Bants: Is Nigeria truly independent? (WATCH)

I thought to do something different in the independence season and so went to Badagry. I visited the first-storey building and the Boekoh slave quarters. As we celebrate 55 years of independence and are hopeful for the best, these historic sites raised some pertinent questions in my mind. Watch:

October 4, 2015

‘Nigerian DJs would soon be headlining international shows’

Chocolate city official disc jockey, D J Caise has predicted that himself and his Nigerian colleagues would headline major international shows in the future. YNaija caught up with him at D.J Jimmy Jatt’s event, Jimmy’s jump Off- and he revealed that he’d just gotten endorsed by an international brand- Miller. DJ Caise also spoke of what the... Read More

October 4, 2015

Asa crowned Queen for a few minutes on Ivorian Television (PHOTOS)

Nigerian-born international superstar, Asa was crowned Akan Queen of of Ivory Coast a few days ago. The singer was ‘crowned’ for a few minutes on Ivorian RTI TV as a mark of honour for her contribution to the country’s fight against HIV. Asa had before then, performed at a concert in the country, with proceeds... Read More

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