The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

84 Senators pass vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki

The Senate, upon its resumption from its 6 weeks break, has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence was passed on Saraki, who is facing a 13-count charge of false assets declaration and corruption at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senator David Umaru from Niger State moved the... Read More

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“We support Saraki, Ekweremadu” | Protesters block NASS entrance

Several supporters of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, have barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly, in Abuja. The protesters, numbering hundreds blocked the entrance of the complex and are chanting solidarity songs in support of Saraki. Some of them are said to be carrying placards with different captions such as, “Enough is enough, we support... Read More

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Gamaliel Onosode is dead

Nigerian technocrat, administrator and a former presidential candidate, Gamaliel Onosode, is dead. The former president of the Nigerian Institute of Management, died on Tuesday, September 29.

What Nigerians should look out for when buying a used vehicle

A dipstick survey carried out by Nigeria’s number one online classifieds site, OLX has uncovered what Nigerians look out for when buying used cars. According to OLX Country Manager, Lola Masha, the research was carried out to identify what is most important to our users when buying used cars. “This information will enable us educate... Read More

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Opinion: Unholy Alliance, the Tinubu and El-Rufai partnership

Those who have been keenly watching the ongoing travails of the Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in the net of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over the last two weeks must have noticed that a number of media outfits have been at the forefront of the campaign to sway the tide of Saraki’s... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The Herdsmen from hell

“Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better and the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most that has made it possible for evil to triumph”- His Royal Majesty Haile Selassie 1, Emperor of Ethiopia. If there was... Read More

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7 goofy photo-posts from Bovi’s Instagram page

Ali Baba may be the king of comedy, but Bovi, is emperor-goof of comedy in Nigeria. Take a troll-tour through his Instagram page, and you’ll have to agree. When Bovi mocks his university days https://instagram.com/p/5oiYztJRKz/?taken-by=officialbovi When Bovi can’t seem to get his eyes off an endowed behind https://instagram.com/p/5tw9w8JRGz/?taken-by=officialbovi When Bovi reminisces about secondary... Read More

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Watch Boko Haram insurgents celebrate Sallah

A video has been released by Boko Haram, where several insurgents and their families, were celebrating Sallah. Both young and old were depicted in the video, as they offered Eid prayers, slaughtered rams among other activities, in an open field suspected to be in Sambisa forest. Watch video:

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NDLEA anti-narcotics officials take off with seized drugs

Two officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement ‎Agency, NDLEA, who absconded with drugs seized last month, have been declared wanted by the authority. They are Daniel Goska, ‎a Superintendent of Narcotics, and Ndubuisi Ughor, a Chief Narcotic Agent. The pair were said to have suddenly disappeared after a drug suspect, Dayson-Eddie Ifeanyichukwu, was caught with 74.4... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Abati’s grudge with Nigerian journalists | Buhari’s ministerial list is reportedly ready | ‘Igbo should not take ministerial position from Buhari’ | More stories

How Boko Haram supposedly celebrated Sallah (PHOTOS). YNaija Help return stolen money, Buhari tells World leaders. Vanguard ‘Igbo should not take ministerial position from Buhari’. YNaija Abati’s grudge with Nigerian journalists. YNaija ‘Corruption, Boko Haram, Chibok girls’ | Read Buhari’s address at #UNGA. YNaija These are the potential nominees in Buhari’s ministerial list. YNaija FG... Read More

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‘How robbers raided my home and raped my teenage daughters’

Armed robbers reportedly invaded the home of Mr Folusho Joseph in Abuja, in the wee hours of Monday. The three-man gang carted away with valuable goods worth hundreds of thousands and also raped the two daughters of Mr Joseph at gun point. According to Mr Joseph, the robbers gained entrance into the building by scaling the... Read More

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How Boko Haram supposedly celebrated Sallah (PHOTOS)

Pictures have surfaced, depicting members of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, celebrating Sallah in an open field. A video released by the sect and obtained by Sahara Reporters, shows the insurgents killing a ram for the Sallah feast as well as saying Eid prayers. See photos below:

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‘Igbo should not take ministerial position from Buhari’

Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has informed the Igbo people to reject the ministerial appointments of President Muhammadu Buhari. While the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Gary Igariwey urged Igbos to not be dampened by Buhari’s appointments and concentrate their efforts on rebuilding the South East- former Secretary General, Joe Achuzie, urged Igbos not to take... Read More

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How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. Ojo- who is being detained at the Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta- is in trouble for penning a story about the alleged involvement of the Olufunso Amosun, in money laundering. The blogger had written that Ogun state governor’s wife, was detained by the... Read More

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Abati’s grudge with Nigerian journalists

Veteran journalist and former Special Adviser on Media to Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, has spoken on his grouse with journalists while he served in the presidency. Abati- who was often maligned during his tenure as the former President’s mouthpiece- said on Monday that many journalists did not understand the delicate and sensitive nature of his former... Read More

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‘Corruption, Boko Haram, Chibok girls’ | Read Buhari’s address at #UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Monday, September 28. Read below the full text of the address: “President of the General Assembly, Secretary–General Your Excellencies Heads of State and Governments Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like, Mr. President, on behalf of... Read More

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These are the potential nominees in Buhari’s ministerial list

President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly sent his ministerial list to the Senate through his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang. The list will first be handed over to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, after which he is expected to present it during plenary session on Wednesday, the last day of September. President... Read More

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‘Senate is ready for Buhari’s ministerial nominees’

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is anticipating the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. The President has given the list to his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, to handover to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Enang is believed to be en route Nigeria from New York, where he... Read More

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Buhari’s ministerial list is reportedly ready

Exactly 4 months after his inauguration as President, the ministerial list of Muhammadu Buhari, is ready for ratification. The President has directed that the document containing the list should be submitted to the Senate, when it resumes from its six-week break on Tuesday, September 29. Buhari gave the ministerial list to his Special Adviser on National Assembly... Read More

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Why Nigerian football coaches should ignore foreign-bred players

As a professional journalist, I know how normal it is for the media to sing praises of players born and bred abroad with Nigerian roots, some even leave the local players and start to hype the foreign based professionals. It is no longer news that Jordon Ibe who has redefined the pronunciation of his name... Read More

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Ayokunle Odekunle: My Ileya experience and Ecclesiastes 9:11

I was with the delectable Steph somewhere around Cocoa House, Ibadan in the early Hours of September 26, 2015 in a car… listening to soft music ushering from the inbuilt speakers. We had gone out with the old and wise sage, Jude Egbas, the wonderful and troublesome Ikemesit Effiong, the ravishingly beautiful Nkeiruka, as well... Read More

TechCabal’s Africabeta is here! Meet the amazing speaker lineup at the WeChat-powered event

Lagos-based pan-African technology news and analysis website, TechCabal, has announced speakers for its first AfricaBeta event. The first edition of AfricaBeta is tagged Chat 3.0 and it will explore the ideas and technologies that are shaping the future of the African continent. The aim is to showcase the companies and individuals pushing the frontier, influencing... Read More

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“Timipre Sylva can go to court” – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has told Timipre Silva, former governor of Bayelsa state, to go to court to challenge the party’s decision to cancel the September 22 primary election. The primary election had been adjudged to be fraught with irregularities and violence, hence the cancellation. Odigie Oyegun said on Monday, that... Read More

Buhari never intended to appoint ministers – PDP

According to the Peoples Democratic Party, President Muhammadu Buhari is not interested in appointing ministers. The opposition party says that Buhari’s past comments on the matter has proven that he does not attach any importance or place value in ministers. At a news conference on Monday, spokesperson of the party, Olisa Metuh, said it appears that Buhari... Read More

AY’s smooching in this photo is all shades of hilarious

Comedian, AY shared a comedic kiss with his wife, the other day, at the wedding ceremony of his younger brother, Lanre Makun. The couple appear to put in so much work in the kiss. Take a look. Epic.

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Is Ini Edo behind the ‘What is M’ campaign?

That’s what grapevine is saying. According to unconfirmed news, Ini Edo is the proud owner of a multi-million Naira night club to be opened by the end of the month. The club which is called ‘Mimz’ is said to be the ‘M’ largely publicized as #WhatIsM on social media. It has since been trending for... Read More

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Inspector of Police to die by hanging

A Police Inspector, Samuel Timothy has been sentenced to death by hanging for shooting and killing a sachet water dealer, Onyekachi Nwasouba, five years ago. Nwasouba was murdered by the police at about 5am on November 10, 2010 at No. 34, Old Aba Road, Port Harcourt. He was shot dead by a team of policemen led... Read More

BREAKING: APC orders fresh primary election in Bayelsa

The All Progressives Congress has ordered for a new governorship ‎primary election in Bayelsa state. The primary election conducted last week was fraught with irregularities and violence, hence its cancellation. However, former governor of Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva, had claimed to have won the ticket of the APC. Prior to now, there had been confusion regarding the... Read More

Police lied? Olu Falae reveals that ransom was paid before his release

Contrary to what was earlier reported, former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Olu Falae, has confessed that his family paid ransom to his kidnappers before he was set free on Thursday, September 24. Falae purportedly revealed on Monday, that the kidnappers freed him after receiving payment from his family. Although the amount paid is yet to be... Read More