September 30, 2015

Boko Haram poison water sources in parts of Borno

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly poisoned water sources (wells and streams) in areas where they have been dislodged by the Nigerian Army. The Army claims that the insurgents have poisoned the cattle water ponds in Kangallam village along Marte and Abadam axis in Borno state. A large number of cattle were said to have died after drinking... Read More

boko haram, Borno, poison, water sources

September 30, 2015

Ministerial list: Saraki holds nation to ransom till Tuesday

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will not make public, the names on President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list, till Tuesday, October 6. Special Adviser to the Senate President, Yusuph Olaniyonu disclosed that his principal will only release the list to the senators at plenary session, next week. Saraki received the list on Wednesday evening from Chief of Staff, Abba... Read More

Abba Kyari, Bukola Saraki, Ministerial list, Senator Ita Enang, Tuesday

September 30, 2015

Buhari reportedly sends 21 ministerial nominees to Senate

Senate President, Bukola Saraki received the ministerial list from President Muhammadu Buhari, late on Wednesday. The President is believed to have sent 21 names as Ministerial nominees to the Senate President, with plans to send the remaining 15 names next week Tuesday before plenary session. Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Special Adviser to the President on... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Lanre Olusola, Ramsey Nouah, Tiwa Savage, others Join Omojuwa in a chat on #NigeriaOnPurpose

House On The Rock, on Thursday the 1st of October in partnership with the United States Consulate General, Lagos will premiere for the first time in Nigeria, Hollywood crime-drama thriller, Captive. The Premiere will draw an audience across all tiers of the nation from Royal Fathers, A-List Celebs, Political & Industry Leaders, Clergy from all over... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Chief of Staff drops off ministerial list at Senate (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list from the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly (Senate) Sen. Ita Enang. See photos below:

Abba Kyari, Bukola Saraki, Ministerial list, Senator Ita Enang

September 30, 2015

Peoples Democratic Party zones 2019 presidency to the North

The Peoples Democratic Party has zoned its presidential candidate for the 2019 general elections to the North. Acting National Chairman of the the PDP, Uche Secondus, revealed this on Wednesday while receiving the report of the PDP Post-Election Review Committee. He said, “We, members of the party and the National Working Committee, have resolved that our presidential candidate for... Read More

2019, north, PDP, Presidency, zones

September 30, 2015

“Negative reports” | Judge pulls out from Saraki’s case

Justice Ahmed Mohammed, who is to rule on Senate President Bukola Saraki’s ex parte application to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has withdrawn from the case. Justice Mohammed returned the case to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed, on Wednesday, for reassigning to another judge. Explaining the rationale behind his decision, Mohammed said: “While... Read More

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September 30, 2015

BREAKING: APC wins at the tribunal in Taraba election

The election tribunal in Jalingo, Taraba state has nullified the election of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, Bashir Marafa, representing Taraba Central Senatorial district. The tribunal ruling was passed on Wednesday at the resumed hearing. The tribunal therefore ordered that the candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Yusuf A Yusuf to be given... Read More

APC PDP, Jalingo state, senatorial election, Tribunal

September 30, 2015

Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC governorship primary

Former Governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva has won the primary election for All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in the state. In the rescheduled primary election held on Wednesday, September 30, Sylva polled a total of 981 votes out of 1147 accredited delegates. He defeated 11 other candidates to emerge the flag-bearer of the APC in... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Wizkid, Olamide lead the pack as The Headies release nominations list

What many artistes have been waiting for, to further add an accomplishment to their resume, is finally out. The long awaited nominees list for The Headies 2015 has surfaced. Here they are; BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SINGLE RECORDING BY AN ARTISTE OR GROUP IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW. OJUELEGBA... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Nigerian Catholic Bishops have nothing against gay people

The Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has reacted to different publications by Nigeria media attacking and condemning gays in Nigeria. The Bishops made their position known in an article signed by Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Chris Anyanwu, in Abuja. The article states that although the CBCN supports Nigeria government’s anti-gay... Read More

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September 30, 2015

No ministerial list as Senate adjourns plenary session

The promised ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari, never made its way to the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senate plenary has now been adjourned for the day. The Senate concludes by passing the prayer to congratulate the @NGRPresident @Mbuhari and the People of Nigeria on her 55th Independence. — Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) September... Read More

September 30, 2015

Rihanna Is Edgy In Dior Et Al For The FADER Magazine’s 100th Issue

September 30, 2015

Truck falls on Bonny camp bridge in Victoria Island (PHOTOS)

A heavy truck fell on the bridge leading to Bonny Camp, in Victoria Island, a few hours ago. A Lagos Water Corporation vehicle was affected in the accident and no casualty has been reported. Officials of the Lagos State Transport Management Agency are on the scene- where a traffic gridlock is starting to build up. See... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Jourdan Dunn For New Balmain X H&M Campaign

September 30, 2015

Lights, Camera, Africa! Film Festival Returns

September 30, 2015

Plenary session begins at Senate, no ministerial list in sight

Plenary session commenced an hour ago at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Thus far, the eagerly expected ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari, doesn’t appear to be in the agenda, just yet. It is widely believed that Buhari had sent Senator Ita Enang with the ministerial list to the Assembly on Tuesday. Wednesday’s plenary... Read More

September 30, 2015

“Buhari is now a noisemaker” | 20 brutal tweets on Petroleum Minister appointment

by Desmond Akatugba President Muhamadu Buhari confirmed that he would be appointing himself as Petroleum Minister during an interview at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly. This happened on Tuesday, and then, all hell broke loose on Wednesday. What infuriated Nigerians more than the appointment is the fact it was revealed on foreign soil. What... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Join William McDowell, Nathaniel Bassey, Frank Edwards at Night of Worship 2015

It was an explosive time at the Night of Worship 2014, where renowned local and international artistes of the Gospel led thousands of people in worship. Tye Tribbett, Tasha Cobbs and Sonnie Badu were among the worship leaders who headlined the event last year. It was an incredible experience! Images that stuck with everyone in... Read More

September 30, 2015

Dele Momodu, Chude Jideonwo, others to speak at 9jaMentors Conference

9jaMentors Conference is set to hold on October 2, at Yusuf Grill Hall, Art Complex Yaba College, in Lagos. The theme of this year’s conference is “The 21st Century Nigerian Youth (The Past,the Present and the Future)”. The speakers line up are as following: • Dele Momodu,CEO-Ovational Int’l • Chude Jideonwo,Co-founder,The Future Award • Ara... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Jay Z’s TIDAL hits milestone of 1 million subscribers

Tidal, Jay Z’s music streaming service, has hit one million subscribers and he is set to celebrate it in big style. The super-excited rapper and entrepreneur tweeted this;

September 30, 2015

‘In the interest of APC’, Timi Alaibe withdraws from Bayelsa governorship election

Bayelsa governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, Timi Alaibe has announced his decision to withdraw from the party’s governorship primary election. Alaibe disclosed this in a lengthy press statement signed by himself made available to Sahara Reporters on Wednesday. Read the statement below; It is with all nostalgia that I recall the zeal, enthusiasm and... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Why Ambode’s commissioners won’t be screened before October 13

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode will not be swearing in members of his cabinet anytime soon as the Lagos state House of Assembly adjourned sitting till October 13 without screening the nominees. Ambode had last Monday sent his list of commissioners to the House for screening. But on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday,... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, House of Assembly, lagos, Ministerial list

September 30, 2015

Opinion: APC is its biggest opposition

Very early 2014, I had just begun to understudy most working democracies, their makeup, their weaknesses and much more importantly, their strengths. My focus was essentially the parliament as that was where the policies and the laws that govern such societies emanate from. The beautiful thing I found out which essentially went on to define... Read More

September 30, 2015

Update on the blogger who wrote about Governor Amosun’s wife

Blogger, Emmanuel Ojo has been arraigned before Ogun state magistrate court by the Ogun State Police Command for writing a false report against the first lady of the state, Olufunso Amosun. He was arraigned on Tuesday on an eight count charge, which he pleaded not guilty. He was accused of publishing a false news with intent... Read More

Ibikunle Amosun wife, magistrate court, Ogun State

September 30, 2015

Clarence Peters makes short film, covers Mystreetz magazine (WATCH TRAILER)

Clarence Peters is venturing into previously uncharted waters. The ace cinematographer announced the debut of his latest short film, ‘Hex’. ‘Hex’ is a horror movie which centers on five young people whose careless mistake haunts them even after a year. Clarence and the crew of the movie, are also featured on the cover of the latest... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Opinion: Is Saraki standing trial against the State or against his party?

The sunset period of Nigeria’s democracy is fully underway, and Nigerians seem to be sleeping as it is happening. The turning point of democracy in Nigeria occurred at the polls that saw the emergence of our President, Muhammadu Buhari, who represented the hope and aspirations that Nigerians yearned for being rekindled. Any student who did... Read More

September 30, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MASSOB leader begs UN to allow Biafra secede from Nigeria | Timipre Sylva finally accepts APC’s decision | Assembly dashes Ambode’s hope over commissioners | More stories

Buhari speaks on Saraki’s trial and ministerial list (WATCH). YNaija Bailout: Ondo workers begin warning strike Wednesday. Premium Times MASSOB leader begs UN to allow Biafra secede from Nigeria. YNaija As a ‘loyal party member’, Timipre Sylva finally accepts APC’s decision. YNaija Assembly dashes Ambode’s hope over commissioners. Vanguard Why military action alone cannot end... Read More

APC, Bailout funds, Bayelsa, Buhari, Ministerial list, Ondo State, senate, tracklist

September 30, 2015

The moment when Ali Baba fell in love with an upcoming comedian (PHOTOS)

Comic legend, Ali Baba seems like one hard-rock to please. With his know-it-all demeanor, his vast knowledge and the fact that he indeed is one of the best you’ll get in the industry- perhaps, he has a right to be hard to please. Until one comedian melted his heart last Sunday, at the Dis-speakable Me event held... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Opinion: Our beloved Emir of Kano has done no wrong

Twitter went berserk during the Sallah holiday as news got to beloved twitteratis that our beloved Emir of Kano got married to a new bride {4th wife} who also happens to be a princess in Adamawa state. Some feel it was wrong for a man of the Emir’s caliber to have taken a bride of... Read More

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