The top 3 exciting ideas from Nigerians this year

Indians have created a low budget system to launch a rocket to the moon, the Chinese keep slaying the daylight out of global commerce, and America is bossing hard on everything else, save for Alhaji Putin. While we might be discouraged about the limited participation of the Africa in global affairs, it is still important... Read More

Andela, Jekalo, now we give

June 13, 2015

The Nigerian Church is dying before our very eyes

In this end time, More churches will pass on like the wind. It won’t even last more than a decade -Anonymous Recently I attended a prayer meeting. Ninety percent of their prayer points were merely about church growth and members leaving the church. At a point, I stopped praying, left the church auditorium and decided... Read More

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Christianity, churches, nigerian churches

June 13, 2015

That moment when Denrele Edun celebrates “50th birthday” rocking agbada with stiletto heels (PHOTO)

If this isn’t joke, then we don’t know what is. Hate him or love him, media personality Denrele Edun will always be eccentric. D turned 32 today but in his birthday message says he turned 50. “Today I turned fifty. I feel really good. My body’s still working quite well, thanks. (Touches wood). My hair’s... Read More

Denrele Edun

June 13, 2015

Friends host Ebuka and fiancee Cynthia Obianodo to a pre-wedding dinner (PHOTOS)

While most of you slept last night, TV personality Ebuka Uchendu and fiancee Cynthia celebrated their love with a pre-wedding/engagement dinner in Lagos. Singer Banky W was the host and the event had lots of their friends in attendance including Toolz’s fiance Capt. Demuren. Beautiful couple Ebuka and Cynthia Obianodo, the daughter of the Chairman of... Read More

Ebuka Uchendu and fiancee Cynthia, ebuka wedding

June 13, 2015

Former Bayelsa governor Sylva has been charged for fraud — again

There is really something going on or maybe they are toying with him. Former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva has again been charged before a Federal High Court, Abuja in a fresh fraud suit by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, he said... Read More

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June 13, 2015

Waje opens up about her teenage pregnancy

Sultry singer Waje has recalled how she was ridiculed for getting pregnant at 18. Waje whose daughter is now 16, told Saturday Beats. “I will not lie to you, I didn’t know anything. I was just a young girl. I was so naive and innocent. It wasn’t easy in those days. I was laughed at.... Read More

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June 13, 2015

Soyinka: Nigeria won’t have survived 2 more years under Jonathan

Professor Wole Soyinka, says that the country would have disintegrated if President Goodluck Jonathan, had remained in power for two more years. In an interview with Punch Newspapers, the Nobel Laureate, said it was important that President Buhari won the election, because Nigeria needed “new hands” in charge of its affairs. Soyinka said: “Let us... Read More

nigeria, president buhari, President Jonathan

June 13, 2015

Obama gives surprising response to people calling him “an idiot”

President Obama has admitted that he doesn’t only respond to the letters he receives praising his administration, but also the ones that criticize. In an interview with Extra, posted to their YouTube channel, he said I get 10 letters a night out of 40,000 letters and emails and messages that we get, some of them... Read More

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June 13, 2015

Final Top 2 performances… So Klin celebrates Nigerian Idol 5

Finally, Nigeria’s top TV reality music competition, Nigerian Idol season 3, has reached its last set of performances. With 3 performances each on Sunday night, the Top 2 contestants, Dolu and K-peace, delivered beyond their best. During the final performances, Dolu and K-peace performed West Life’s ‘Flying without Wings’. It was the last duet for... Read More

Chidinma Ekile, Kemi Adetiba, Others throw Osas Ighodaro a surprise bridal shower (PHOTOS)

With just a week to her traditional wedding, actress Osas Ighodaro was thrown a surprise bridal shower last night. Lots of her friends and colleagues including Susan Peters, Lilian Esoro, Kemi Adetiba, Chidinma Ekile, Yvonne Vixen, Naeto’s wife Nicole Chikwe showed up to party with her. Osas and fiance Gbenro are traditionally getting married June... Read More

Chidinma Ekile, Kemi Adetiba, Lilian Esoro, Naeto's wife Nicole Chikwe, Osas Ighodaro, Susan Peters, Yvonne Vixen

June 13, 2015

Etcetera thinks Saraki should be expelled from APC

Well at least now we know the defunct artiste turned social banter has his spikes up in other people that aren’t celebrities. Etcetera took his pen once again to criticize the decision of the NASS to elect Saraki as its president, putting his former colleagues in the back seat for a minute to be more... Read More

Etcetera, Politics, Saraki

June 13, 2015

This is what Buhari and Osinbajo will earn yearly

Based on the total package prepared by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, President Muhammadu Buhari ‘s annual salary and allowances stand at N14, 4 million. Buhari’s Basic Salary is N 3,514,705 and Hardship allowance, according to the package is put at N 1,757,350:50 while Constituency Allowance is N 8,786,762:50 and Leave Allowance... Read More

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June 13, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari is pissed, Sylva faces new charges, Abiola a hero, More stories

Mimiko to lead PDP governors forum. Punch APC ready to move past Saraki’s stunt. YNaija PMB appoints acting accountant general of the federation. Leadership Buhari is angry with DSS. Punch EFCC files new 50 count charge against Sylva. ThisDay Amosun advocates for Abiola being recognized as June 12 election. Punch Aregbesola laments, says Osun economic... Read More

accountant general of federation, Buhari, DSS, EFCC, Joda, Sylva, tracklist

June 13, 2015

Jonathan’s kinsman says he conceded defeat to cover up his crimes

Former President Goodluck’s kinsman, Godwin Sidi, believes that he (Jonathan) conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari to cover up his atrocities in office. Sidi, who is the leader of All Progressives Congress, Bayelsa State, criticised those commending Jonathan for conceding defeat. According to him, “Jonathan’s conceding defeat is a ploy to cover up political atrocities he committed while in office.”... Read More

Chibok girls, Diepreye Alamieseigha, Godwin Sidi, President Goodluck Jonathan

June 13, 2015

3 people strongly expected to make Buhari’s cabinet

Two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration, strong feelers have emanated that he will announce his ministerial list next week. Although Buhari, has so far been tight-lipped about the people who will make up his cabinet, there are a few persons that are strongly believed to have earned the President’s trust and respect. A couple... Read More

Abdurrahman Dambazau, babatunde Fashola, Kayode Fayemi, Muhammadu Buhari

June 13, 2015

How Governor Ganduje exceeded expectations

One of the major concerns towards the end of the tenure of the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Engr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was the issue of continuity. After the former Governor performed exceptionally well in placing Kano back on the development map, and regained its lost glory, many were genuinely worried as to who... Read More

Abdullahi Ganduje, Ganduje, Kano State

June 13, 2015

This is when Buhari will most likely announce ministerial list

Indications suggests that barring any unforeseen development, President Muhammadu Buhari, may possibly announce his ministerial list between Monday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17. Buhari, had reportedly delayed the ministerial list until after the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly. Now that the inauguration has been concluded, it is believed that the list may be sent to... Read More

Ministerial list, Muhammadu Buhari, national assembly

June 13, 2015

“We have faced greater challenges” | APC ready to move on from Saraki’s stunt

It appears that the All Progressives Congress is ready to move past the unfortunate incident where Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, defied its instruction by standing for election and emerging Senate President and Speaker, respectively. The ruling party had initially vowed to sanction the pair and their supporters, however, the Chairman of the APC, John... Read More

APC, Bukola Saraki, John Oyegun

June 12, 2015

President, Aisha Buhari, Mrs Osinbajo meet with two Chibok girls’ parents (PHOTOS)

The first family met with two of the parents of the missing Chibok Girls today at the Defence House. The women, who were invited to meet with the First Lady were first ushered in by the Vice-President’s wife, Mrs Osinbajo afterwhich she led them in to see the first lady. The women also shared their... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari after Amnesty International report, Camouflage uniform banned, and more

Illegal immigration, trafficking is something most countries have been battling to eradicate as it congest certain countries. In the wake of this Nigeria, Spain are considering signing a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) joint efforts to fight document fraud and more broadly, human trafficking this effect. Nation After elections and all, 5 weeks of scrutiny, the Ahmed Joda... Read More

Abiola, Buhari, Daily Brief, june 12, Military

June 12, 2015

Etisalat Easycliq now “Datafied” with two additional services

Etisalat Nigeria has expanded its Easycliq bundle with the addition of two new data services, ‘Social Me on Cliq’ and ‘Music & Video Night Download’. The two new affordable services will ensure that youths stay connected always with peers and family members through social media. Speaking on the additional services, Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat Nigeria,... Read More

NASS Crisis: Everything you need to know

You’ve probably been following the latest development and happenings in the 8th National Assembly. If you’re like most people, then you must be feeling confused and lost in the all the back and forth. Even my editor has no clue what’s going on. Well, we here at YNaija will try to piece it all together... Read More

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Dogara, Gbajabiamila, lawan, NASS, Saraki, Senate President

June 12, 2015

#MTVMAMA2015: MTV Base shades the living daylight out of Burna Boy

*sigh* "@burnaboy: I knew I wasn't gunna win SHXT cuz I never get wat I deserve but damn this is quite deep." pic.twitter.com/rgTpFQDLJW — MTV Base Africa (@MTVbaseAfrica) June 12, 2015 Let's try again next year. Truce? "@burnaboy: Really bummed @MTVbaseAfrica didn't nominate me." pic.twitter.com/WKuevh37Vi — MTV Base Africa (@MTVbaseAfrica) June 12, 2015 Ouch.

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June 12, 2015

Buhari ‘will investigate’ Amnesty International’s report on the army

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will look into the report recently released by Amnesty International where senior Nigerian army officers were accused of gross abuse of human rights. In a statement released on Friday, June 12, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said: “The president is... Read More

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Amnesty International, Nigerian military, president buhari, report

June 12, 2015

7 funny memes about Buhari’s ‘West Germany’ error

President Muhammadu Buhari, has become the butt of jokes after he committed 2 blunders on Thursday, June 11. During a press briefing in Abuja, after the Lake Chad commission meeting, with leaders of Chad, Niger, Cameroon and Benin, Buhari said ‘two’ things wrongly. He referred to German Chancellor, Angela Merkel as President Michelle and also... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, president buhari

June 12, 2015

Twitter reacts to the #RachelDolezal story

Remember that weird “Rachel Dolezal” story we told this morning? Well, the rest of Twitter has caught up and the reactions are HILARIOUS. reporter: are you Black?! #RachelDolezal: pic.twitter.com/i9JZSpcksm — Michelle Huxtable (@MichelleHux) June 12, 2015 "Lemme get a uhhh…..3c curl" #RachelDolezal pic.twitter.com/OJ9ShyS4Ka — I Am THE CULTURE (@Toussaint215) June 12, 2015 Wait, so this... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Why I do not want to get married

Marriage scares the shit out of me and I am certain I am not the only one who feels this way. After all the excitement and emotion that usually follows a proposal, and the atrociously expensive ring has been eyed and sighed over by many, finally dissipates and the woman is ready to walk down... Read More

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June 12, 2015

June 12: 7 quotes MKO Abiola will always be remembered for

Today is the 22nd annual commemoration of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election believed to have been won by late MKO Abiola. The entire election results were dubiously annulled by the military head of state Ibrahim Babangida. We bring you Abiola’s top 7 quotes in remembrance of this special day. 1. Accept what God has given... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Up to 50% off in the Konga Summer Reign Flash Sale

The deals are getting so hot you might need to grab some shades in this Summer Reign! For one day and one day only, we’ll have unbelievable deals and offers in the Summer Reign Flash Sale happening on the 12th of June 2015. Get up to 50% off exquisite fashion, phones, laptops and home &... Read More

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Gimba Kakanda: Bukola Saraki Versus The APC

by Gimba Kakanda Trust me, you can’t praise Tinubu as a hero and dismiss Saraki as antecedently corrupt and thus morally low. In the period running up to, and immediately after, the March 28 presidential election, a number of us were already disillusioned, especially with the festival of defections hosted by the All Progressives Congress... Read More

APC, Bukola Saraki, Gimba Kakanda, opinion, ynaija

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