by Damilola Jagun Having been a Vice President, who wielded power and exerted influence in the country during his time, Atiku Abubakar, is perhaps the ultimate point of reference for all Vice Presidents in Nigeria. Unlike Namadi Sambo, who was barely seen nor heard, Atiku was a force to reckon with, when he served as... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Most Revd Josiah Idowu Fearon, Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese of Anglican Diocese, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the Transformational Ambassadors of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria. Fearon also called for the probe of super-rich Nigerians who, during the Jonathan administration, were accused of receiving money for political campaigns. The... Read More
Are your twitter mentions inundated with “kfb”? Are you experiencing regret from some of your recent follows? If you answered “yes” to the above, we have a solution for you – the Followback Application. No longer shall you feel guilty for ignoring a “kfb” request. On a serious note, stop spending your entire day on Twitter... Read More
by James Sambo Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says God chose him to assist President Muhammadu Buhari, to build a nation that will be admired among other nations of the world. During a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, the Vice President said the election was ordained by God.. He said the desire of... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor I was really looking forward to doing this. At least Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was lucky to have gotten his done just in time for it to be taken off. Paris is to remove padlocks symbolically fastened to one of the French capital’s main bridges by couples. Tying a ‘love lock’ on to the Pont... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Bishop Wale Oke, says that God will reveal the secrets of Nigeria’s problem to Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. During a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, Oke warned Osinbajo not to allow corrupt people around him.. The cleric urged Osinbajo that the career and reputation he built over the years... Read More
Lost in yesterday’s inauguration was this little shambles of a tweet from a Fox News contributor. John Kerry to attend the inauguration of Nigeria's new Islamic leader. The man Boko Haram wanted as its negotiator. https://t.co/GJixxFolNU — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) May 29, 2015 No way Nigerians were going to let him go easy… @RichardGrenell what... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as the new president of Nigeria on May 29 and to its effect, former Governor of Rivers State, Amaechi Rotimi hosted him to a concert, tagged ‘The New Nigeria”. The event is hosted by Vixen and Senator while celebrities slated to perform are Waje; who will be... Read More
by Damilola Jagun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has informed senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, that the effort to extradite him to the United States to face criminal charges, is not over. On Saturday, May 23, 2015, the NDLEA operatives had besieged Kasamu’s home in Lekki area of Lagos, and placed Kashamu under house arrest. The agency would however,... Read More
In today’s episode of “People Doing Good”, the cast of hit TV series The Big Bang Theory have created a $4 million scholarship for students from low income families. The endowment will go directly to 20 low-income students entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at UCLA this year and then benefit five... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju President Muhammadu Buhari has not issued any order restricting officials of past administrations as well as ministers from traveling out of the country by the new government. A statement issued on Saturday, May 30, by Garba Shehu, head of Buhari’s media team from Aso Villa, gave clarification on the matter. According to the... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Newly sworn-in, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets. According to the head of Buhari’s media team, Garba Shehu, the asset declaration was done in line with provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The development was communicated in a statement released on Saturday,... Read More
by Panshak Ibrahim Former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtal Nyako, who has been declared wanted, is returning to Nigeria today, Saturday, May 30. According to Punch Newspapers, Nyako, is flying in from London via Lufthansa Airline flight, and is expected to arrive in Abuja this evening. An aide of Nyako, told Punch that his principal decided... Read More
by James Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to bear with his administration as he begins the task of rebuilding the country. Buhari stated that a lot of damage had been done before the emergence of his administration. He acknowledged the fact that Nigerians are prayerful, while urging them to pray more for the nation... Read More
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President Goodluck Jonathan, says he will dedicate the remaining part of his life to peace building across Nigeria. Jonathan, who was speaking at the civic reception organised in his honour by Bayelsa government, said he remains grateful to the people of the state for the support he enjoyed during his political... Read More
by Kristin Hulaas Sunde for Amnesty International As Muhammadu Buhari – the newly elected president of Africa’s most populous, oil-rich country (pictured above, right) – prepares to take office, we look at 10 ways he can transform people’s lives. 1. Investigate possible war crimes in north-eastern Nigeria. Children, men and women live in constant fear... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Prophet Christopher Owolabi, has made predictions on a series of things. For the government of President Buhari, he predicted a rapid socio-economic development for Nigerians. Owolabi, who runs a Christ Apostolic Church, in Kwara state, also predicted that Senator Bukola Saraki will be Senate President while Femi Gbajabiamila will be Speaker of the Federal House... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Newly-elected Governor of Rivers state prepared his family for the grand acceptance of his new role. Nyesome Wike and his family rocked their native wear in royal blue. They looked dashing.
by Ranti Joseph Former President Goodluck Jonathan was overwhelmed when he arrived in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State because he was met to a rousing welcome. The large turnout of people got him emotional that he said that after six years in Abuja, he thought Bayelsa people will curse and boo him for some decisions made and development... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Yul Edochie’s gay love interest has a special quality and that is; he has a knack for important and influential men [Pun intended] as he is apparently looking at investing on greater levels. Guess his next victim- Actor turned politician Desmond Elliot. Desmond took to his Twitter account today to reveal he’s... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Fresh attacks by Boko Haram have been reported to have taken place in Maiduguri on Saturday morning as the terrorists stormed the town with bombs and heavy shootings, leaving five dead and many injured. Although unconfirmed, reports claim that 10 persons were killed in the areas that were attacked. Speaking to Punch on... Read More
A 21-year-old undergraduate, Demilade Osholonge, who was initially reported as kidnapped, has accused his father and mother of being behind the many spiritual attacks he had been experiencing since he was 17. Demilade spoke with Punch newspaper in hiding, maintained that he would never return home to his father, Mr. Fatayi Osholonge, a lawyer and... Read More
A Twitter user shared pictures of what is allegedly the new Nigerian football jersey. The new Nigerian Football Jersey being worn by Godwin Saviour and Kingsley sokari of Flying Eagles.. YOU LIKE?? pic.twitter.com/TIIr4bpCM8 — Hussein (@ChidiZeus) May 30, 2015 After a run of dodgy strips by Adidas, it’s good to see the Super Eagles back... Read More
by Ranti Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari has already started working as he said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbors in tackling the unemployment and security problems confronting the country. Buhari, who disclosed this on Friday in his remarks at the inauguration Gala Night held at the Banquet hall of... Read More
by Ranti Joseph The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has promised that the members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in the forthcoming 8th National Assembly would provide credible and responsible opposition to deepen democracy and promote good governance in Nigeria. In a statement in Enugu issued by his Special Adviser, Media,... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, as expected people already has started picking faults, looking errors in the President’s actions. One Rosanwo on his twitter handle complained that President Muhammadu Buhari left the inauguration lunch to attend Jumat prayer. He alleged at Buhari left the heads of state at the lunch while the programme was still on... Read More
Thugs suspected to be APC loyalists in Nasarawa State on Friday allegedly beat up a beat Daily Trust correspondent Mr. Hir Joseph to a state of coma during Governor TankoAl-Makura’s inauguration in Lafia, the state capital. According to reports, the thugs were angry over an analysis the reporter made on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor... Read More
VOX POP from YNaija, hosted byHarrison Obi, ahead of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration on May 29, 2015.
He might have been polarizing as a president, but you can’t say his reign as president didn’t bring the jokes. And there was the video, Good times.