Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari, Osinbajo will publicly declare their assets, Gbajabiamila wins APC primaries, Monguno emerges deputy, and more

President Muhammadu Buhari, says his assets and those of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, will be released to the public, immediately after the completion of their verification by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Buhari hopes that this process will be completed before the expiry of the 100-day deadline within which they promised to publicly declare their assets,... Read More

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How 120 passengers on Aero Contractors escaped death yesterday

Over 120 passengers escaped the grasp of death when an Aero Contractors Airline Flight 180 from Lagos to Kaduna developed technical fault mid-air on Friday, June 5. According to reports, 20 minutes after it departed the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the aircraft suddenly lost altitude. This forced the aircraft to wobble continuously... Read More

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Get ready for the Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWe) Festival 2015.

Back by popular demand, get ready for the third Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship edition, the WOWe Festival 2015. Brought to you by Montgomery West Africa and steered by Tori Abiola, the Nigerian Ambassador for WED the UN-Foundation backed initiative for women entrepreneurs. The WOWe Festival 2015 brings a completely new and superior experience for... Read More

Dele Momodu: Dear Nigerians, Buhari needs patience

I’ve been visibly disturbed by the spate of unnecessary and unwarranted attacks on the leadership style of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari who was sworn in barely a week ago. What is his offence? Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering from the title of my Column this week if I am missing Madam Patience Faka... Read More

Buhari, cabinet, Dele Momodu, national assembly, opinion, ynaija

“History will not be kind to us” – Bukola Saraki blasts Senate for passing 46 bills in 10 minutes

Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Bukola Saraki has criticised his peers over the passage of 46 bills in less than ten minutes. In a statement released in Abuja, to mark the end of the Seventh Senate, Saraki, who is one of the leading contestants for the Senate Presidency in the 8th Senate, said history... Read More

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Buhari may possibly slash his salary

During his campaign, President Muhammadu Buhari, made a promise to Nigerians that he would reduce the cost of governance. He may have started taking steps to fulfill that promise, as Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari has concluded plans to slash his salary and reduce his personal emoluments. It is believed that the President expects the Vice-President and other... Read More

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Accused smiles out of court after being granted N300,000 bail for N1.5m fraud

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted a N300, 000 bail to 26-year-old Ikechukwu Umeh over alleged theft of N1.5 million. The magistrate, Mr E.O. Ogunkanmi, who gave the ruling, also granted the accused two sureties in like sum. The accused, who resides at No. 15, Awonaike St., Tejuosho in Surulere, Lagos,... Read More

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Choirmaster rapes evangelist’s daughter in Lagos

A choirmaster, Adewale Babalola, has been arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for raping a 16-year-old chorister. Babalola, 36, who lives on Maxwell Ijeh Street in Aguda, Surulere, Lagos, is being tried for alleged unlawful sexual intercourse. The Nation reports that, Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Godwin Anyanwu said the accused... Read More

Fayose absolves Buhari, says he is not involved in his impeachment crisis

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of complicity in the long-drawn impeachment crisis in the state. He claimed that security report available to him revealed that Buhari was never part of the plot to impeach him from office. Ayo Fayosea. Never not funny. Fayose, who made the revelation on Friday during... Read More

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Meet the bride who refused to wed until groom paid N1.8M for her boob job (Photos)

A bride-to-be refused to walk down the aisle until her future hubby coughed up the cash for a boob job. The 29-year-old bride Meryl Clarke developed a thyroid condition that saw her losing seven stone in just six months, she was left with saggy skin which she feared would ruin her big day because... Read More

Cyprus International University honors Wizkid

Wizkid famously put off going to university to pursue a hugely successful music career, but now he has his university degree! The music star was honoured in faraway Cyprus with an honorary degree for his “selfless contribution to the Nigerian music industry as well as taking his music to the world” Wizkid was on hand... Read More

Olu Maintain is broke

Olu Maintain is broke. So bad is the singer’s situation, that he is said to have been given a quit notice by his landlord for failure to pay his house rent. This is no doubt coming as a shock considering that a little over eight years ago he was the rave of the moment, with... Read More

Patoranking has a thing for Genevieve Nnaji

Welcome to the “Crushing On Gene” club Patoranking! The dancehall star who just turned 25, has just revealed he is crushing on Nollywood star – Genevieve Nnaji. Earlier today he posted a photo of her with the caption Genevieve Nnaji @genevievennaji My woman,My everything #MWME #MWME #MWME #MWME #MWME#MWME #GOE2015 #Whayasay!!! He joins a long list of... Read More

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Wike appoints Jonathan’s minister as SSG

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, appears to be truly a loyalist of former President Goodluck Jonathan as he appointed the immediate past Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Kenneth Kobani, as Secretary to the Rivers State Government. Kobani, a former Rivers Commissioner for Finance, who served in ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet for about... Read More

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President Buhari attends one year remembrance service for Late Emir of Kano (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, Friday, June 5, President Buhari attended a Jumat Prayer in honour of Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Ado Bayero. Prayers were said in one year remembrance of the Late monarch. The president was accompanied to the prayers by Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, Lt. General Dambazau Rtd. amongst others. See photos below:

Alhaji Dr. Ado Bayero., Late Emir of Kano, One year remembrance, President Muhammadu Buhari

Female Presidents in Africa: A rather short history

The world is beginning to acknowledge the role of women in society and power, this is evidenced by the greater focus demonstrated globally towards creating equality between the male and female species. It has been proven over centuries and across countries that women can be in power and handle it well. The raw numbers may not... Read More

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That moment when Ekiti Governor, Fayose rides on a bike (PHOTO)

Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose is working hard for the ‘Governor of the people’ title – if there is ever going to be such an award. From his visits to Amala joints with Ekiti residents, to his sharing of Chicken and rice to them and also his regular visits to the market women. He has... Read More

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How ironic, Nigeria may possibly train South Sudan’s security force

While the nation’s security has been consistently compromised by incessant kidnappings and countless bombings, it is ironic to say the least, that South Sudan is seeking Nigeria’s assistance in training its security personnel. The Republic of South Sudan wants Nigeria, – with no history of incorporating rebels or militants into her security force- to train its former rebels... Read More

James Igga, nigeria, Security personnel, South Sudan, training, vice president

Here’s why Abia governor Ikpeazu doesn’t want to be referred to as ‘His Excellency’

The Abia state governor Okezie Ikpeazu appears to be a simple and humble man. He’s formally directed that the appellations ‘His Excellency’ and ‘Executive’ be dropped in all official and informal communications with him. He said he prefers to be addressed simply as Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State. In a statement signed by... Read More

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Abductors of Ondo princess demand N20million ransom, state university is shut down

Princess Toyin Omosowon’s abductors have demanded a N20 million ransom. Omosowon is the regent of Akungba Akoko in Ondo state. She was abducted with three of her aides on Tuesday by six persons along Akure/Akungba-Akoko expressway. They were on their way to the palace after attending an inaugural lecture delivered by the Vice Chancellor of... Read More

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Eileen Ambasa: The cofoundHER Interview

Three years after graduation and with a one year old baby in tow, Eileen Ambasa got interested in Information Technology (IT). Seeing the opportunities it could open up in her career, Eileen decided to learn IT basics. So, she enrolled in ACWICT, a college that teaches IT essentials to young girls in partnership with Samsung,... Read More

Waje, Seyi Law will speak to secondary school students at this event

The 6th edition of Rubies Ink’s annual secondary school summit is coming up soon, and Cowbell Milk and Indomie will be supporting the event. Celebrities including Waje, Seyi Law and Mannie will speak there to educate the students. It’s happening on Wednesday June 10 at the Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja by 10a.m. The... Read More

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Want to track Buhari’s performance? There’s an app for that

There are obviously people who want to see if President Buhari will deliver or fail. So now a civic group has launched an online app to track the president’s performance and compare it to his campaign promises. The app is Buharimeter, Buharimeter has got data on all the promises the APC and Buhari made when... Read More

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Here’s a list of the 46 bills Senate passed in 10 minutes last Thursday

Senate passed 46 bills in 10 minutes last Thursday and there’s been a lot of talk about it on social media. But many people still don’t know what the bills were really about. Well, here’s a list of the bills as reported by Global Village Extra: 1. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment etc) Act (Amendment),... Read More

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This man sold his 2-year-old son for the most ridiculous amount

Well people do things when extremely desperate. 29-year-old man, Kanayo Awurum, has been arrested for allegedly selling his son for N450,000, identified as Samuel, to some middle-aged women. According to reports by Punch, Kanayo, who worked as a painter, reportedly lied to his wife, Kelechi, that one of the women was his relative in Port Harcourt and... Read More

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Twitter user thinks paedophilia is “OK” for some reason

A certain twitter user, @shangudar has publicly declared support for the new bill passed by the senate on the Girl child. In his controversial submission, which got his followers asking questions hours ago, Usman opined that it is better for a 9 year old to get married rather than being exposed to early sex without being... Read More

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Surgeon reveals how much Caitlyn Jenner spent on surgeries

We all know Caitlin Jenner had a facial feminization surgery but the 65-year-old’s new face came with a heavy price tag, one estimated to be in the realm of $70,000. Plastic surgeon Dr David Alessi who is based in Los Angeles, performs nearly a dozen similar surgeries each year, which softens certain characteristically male features... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance, Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria, Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto, More stories

Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance. YNaija Ribadu condemns Yola bomb blast. PremiumTimes Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria. YNaija Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto. Nation Court adjourns for ruling on anti-impeachment suit against Fayose. Vanguard PDP dragged to court over N70 million presidential campaign contract. YNaija Police AIG lambasts... Read More

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Why Jonathan, Sambo, others will not get severance payment till 2016

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, non returning federal lawmakers as well as immediate past ministers and presidential aides, will not get their severance allowances until 2016. Going by the remuneration package put together by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, their severance allowances is valued at about N3.24bn. Sources at... Read More

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Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowances

On Thursday, some ex-militants in the Niger Delta area protested the non-payment of their allowances by the amnesty office. The ex-militants barricaded the Mbiama axis of the East-West Road, thereby delaying and preventing travellers from heading to their destinations. They reportedly marched out as early as 7a.m., and blocked the road. Motorists and travellers plying... Read More

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