7 things you should know about the woman arrested for giving fake testimony in church

So yesterday a woman made headlines following her arrest over a fake testimony she rendered in church on Sunday. In case you missed it, here are seven things to note about her. 1. Her name is Blessing Emeka Eze 2. She is 25 and hails from Owode, Ogun state. 3. She goes from one church... Read More

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June 9, 2015

5 reasons why you’re stuck with an abusive lover

I seek to understand many things. I seek to understand especially how one can be in love with someone that consistently beats and abuses one and vice versa. How does one forgive such person? How does love work in such instance? I know wounds heal but scars are ugly reminders of times we wished we... Read More

June 9, 2015

Suspected Imo child-stealing gang finally caught

A syndicate which specialised in the stealing and trafficking of children have been arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command. The suspects, Kelechi Nwogu (22 years) and Ebuka Ibe also (22 years), were reportedly arrested following a distress call by a resident of the state. The state Commissioner of... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Ronaldo’s mother caught with €45,000 at airport

Dolores Aveiro, the mother of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, was stopped at Madrid’s Barajas Airport last month and caught carrying an illegally large amount of cash as she prepared to fly out of the country, the newspaper El Mundo reported. According to the BBC, 60-year-old Aveiro, who spends long periods of time with her multimillionaire footballer... Read More

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June 9, 2015

See what policemen reportedly did to this woman for stealing an iPad

Nothing justifies theft but jungle justice without proper evidence is appalling. So a trader allegedly stole an iPad and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad decided to take matters into their hands by torturing her. The device apparently belongs to a woman in Ajah who was robbed in May. The policemen reportedly stormed the trader’s home in Lagos Island... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Femi Adebayo finally clears Funke Akindele, tells what happened to his ‘first marriage’

Are you one of the those who still believe that Nollywood actors Femi Adebayo and Funke Akindele had a thing in the past? Then it’s time to move past the thought. Femi Adebayo has now reacted to the rumours making the rounds that Funke Akindele was responsible for the crash of his first marriage seven... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Motorcyclist allegedly rapes 11-year-old girl for 6 months

A 38-year-old motorcyclist, Obinna Ekusaba, allegedly raped a Primary 6 pupil for six months, from December 2014 till May 2015, in the Kirikiri area of Lagos State. Apparently the victim’s mother sold cigarette and alcoholic drinks in a motor park on the street and Ekusaba, who usually parked his motorcycle at the park, was said to be one of her... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Buhari calls APC Senators, Reps for emergency meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly called for an emergency meeting of Senators and House of Representatives members from the All Progressives Congress. As a result of the inability of the lawmakers to choose a consensus candidate ahead of the National Assembly leadership election, Buhari, appeared to have no option than to go against his earlier... Read More

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June 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Aregbesola tells why Osun state is broke, Court crushes Kashamu extradition proceeding, Labour says passage of 46 bills in 10 minutes was reckless, More stories

Aregbesola tells why Osun state is broke. YNaija Court crushes Kashamu extradition proceeding. ThisDay Saraki denies snubbing APC meeting called by Osinbajo. YNaija Labour says passage of 46 bills in 10 minutes was reckless. ThisDay Jega will remain in office til June 30. Leadership PDP adopts Saraki, Dogara as Senate President. YNaija Military moves command... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Kogi State happens when you present an empty vessel as leader

by Shaibu Stephen Ojate They should learn to call the Governor to order by telling him that the people of Kogi central are not contented with the number of political appointments to our area. The PDP Leaders should understand that the Governor is a human being like them and not a masquerade and even if... Read More

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June 9, 2015

“My boss left me with no penny” || Amaechi’s deputy says he left office broke

Former deputy governor of Rivers State, Engr Tele Ikuru, says he left office broke. Ikuru claims not to have gotten a parting gift from his boss, former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, before their tenure expired on May 29. The former deputy governor had dumped the All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party, a few days to the presidential... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Buhari returns to Nigeria from G7 summit (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Nigeria in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9. Buhari returned from his visit to Germany, where he was invited to attend the summit of the G7 nations. See below, photos of his arrival:

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June 9, 2015

Adebayor returns home to solve his family problems

Well he did think that he didn’t need his family and the love from his fans were just enough to fill that vacuum and apparently, he got more than enough. The footballer saw a full display of love when he arrived in his hometown and got mobbed by numerous fans. The Tottenham striker was granted permission... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Why Osun state is broke || An account by Governor Aregbesola

By Rauf Aregbesola Osun state, is hemorrhaging under a mountain of debt and has found it difficult to pay its workers’ salary for the past few months. From various quarters, Governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, has gotten a lot of stick for not adequately managing the resources of the state. However, in a speech... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Opinion: Will Buhari make the naira equal to the dollar?

by Olalekan Adigun As Nigerian Head of State (1983-1985), Buhari was known to have run his regime based on strong fiscal prudence and rigorous financial discipline, which at that period the naira was said to be stronger than the US dollar. But is this just as simple as making the naira equal to the US... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Saraki denies snubbing APC truce meeting called by VP Osinbajo

Senator Bukola Saraki has denied reports that he deliberately snubbed a truce meeting called on Monday, June 8, by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Sahara Reporters, Saraki, one of the party’s top contenders for the presidency of the Senate, reportedly told party leaders... Read More

June 9, 2015

PDP adopts Saraki, Dogara as Senate President, Speaker

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has adopted Senator Bukola Saraki for the position of Senate President in the National Assembly leadership election. Similarly, the PDP has also adopted Hon. Yakubu Dogara for the position of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The party released a statement in the wee hours of Tuesday morning through its National... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Naked Miley Cyrus is hugging a pig on Paper Magazine cover

At this point, we should be able to say we have become immune to all these nudity in their fine display. It has become like a clothing one dons. Most especially, Miley Cyrus. The 22-year-old singer posed naked while cuddling up with her pet pig Bubba Sue and covered in body paint for the latest... Read More

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June 8, 2015

M.I gets death threat from supposed killer

Like the ISIS terrorist who gave up his location via a selfie, a supposed killer contracted to murder rapper, MI, has exposed himself. Chocolate city artiste, MI, shared messages of the conversation he had with a supposed assassin who was contracted by a purported lover to carry out a kill-mission on him. Read the conversation below; Well apparently this... Read More

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June 8, 2015

That bottle of Ogogoro may just be your last drink

For the forlorn Ogogoro drinkers, don’t feel like the world is coming to an end, yet. There is still ample time to grab a few drinks while you can, but that’s if you’re not scared of death. The Federal Government on Monday banned the consumption of local gin, popularly called Ogogoro in all parts of the country.... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Buruji Kashamu is untouchable… for now

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has quashed the extradition proceedings and the provisional warrant of arrest gotten by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to extradite the Ogun East senator-elect, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to face alleged drug trafficking charges. The court, through another judge also restrained the NDLEA from arresting and... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Lawmaker-elect says Gbajabiamila, Monguno was not imposed on us, Buhari reaffirms commitment to intensify operations against Boko Haram, and more

Determined to stop the recurring cases of fuel tankers in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, announced the setting up of a Committee, comprising of stakeholders to fashion out guidelines aimed at curbing the spates of incessant fuel tanker fires and traffic gridlocks by articulated vehicles in the state. It will be recalled that Ambode... Read More

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June 8, 2015

10 notable things General Abacha will be remembered for

General Sani Abacha, the late military dictator of Nigeria, died today, 17 years ago, in contentious circumstances. To many Nigerians, home and abroad, Abacha was perceived and remembered as a totalitarian, who had Ken Saro-Wiwa hanged, used his power to the extreme and looted the reserves of the nation. However, it would be a great... Read More

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June 8, 2015

#Y!OnTheStreet: What ministerial position would you like to handle?

On today’s episode of #YOnTheStreet, Harri Obi asks the people what ministerial position they’d like to handle under the new regime.

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June 8, 2015

Desmond Elliot officially became a lawmaker today (See Photos)

Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, was inaugurated as one of the lawmakers into the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, June 8. Elliot, who is representing Surulere constituency, contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). See below, photos from the inauguration:

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June 8, 2015

Apple launches TIDAL killer…with Drake

At today’s WWDC, Apple’s fun conference for announcing things, Apple announced the launch of their new streaming service – Apple Music. Now, industry insiders had expected this all along, what we didn’t expect was that they’d launch it with Drake. Yes, the same Drake that’s on all those songs with Jay Z Tears. RT @TheRockwell:... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Manchester United named the most valuable football brand

Despite not winning anything this season, Manchester United have been named the most valuable brand in the sport. According to research by Brand Finance, the Red Devils are worth $1.2bn. Even if recent reports of fan losses are to be believed, United retains legions of followers in India, South East Asia and China, contributing to... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Akure youth don’t want to be ruled by a dwarf apparently

According to the Daily Post, a whole bunch of Akure “Youth” decided to protest the emergence of Prince Kole Aladetoyinbo as the new Deji of Akure elect. If only they watched Game of Thrones, they’d know Tyrion is the wisest one in the entire show. The protesters, who are mainly supporters of the deposed Deji... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Gbajabiamila’s speakership bid still intact

It looks like Femi Gbajabiamila will be heading to the House of Representatives as earlier stated. The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has rejected a petition for the disqualification of Gbajabiamila, from contesting the position of the Speaker. The All Progressives Congress (APC), which constitutes the majority in the incoming National Assembly, had, after... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Ekiti Speaker assures to perform better than predecessors

The new legislative house is eager to work and do better than its previous predecessor. The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Kola Oluwawole, says the legislative house under his leadership will do better than the past four assemblies in the state. Oluwawole, who spoke at the inauguration of the fifth assembly in Ado-Ekiti on... Read More

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