El-Rufai, Deputy intend to forfeit 50 per cent salary

by Ranti Joseph It seems some governors have finally decided to genuinely serve and lead as Governor of Kaduna state, Nasiru El-Rufa’i has said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when the financial situation of the state improves. El-Rufai, who stated this on Friday in his inaugural address, after he was... Read More

May 29, 2015

Free Fuel For All As Tanker Falls On Redemption Camp Road

by Chinwe Okafor This is what happens when there is a looming scarcity of fuel in the country. One doesn’t value life anymore when compared to looting of the fluid and its possible consequences should anything go wrong. A tanker carrying petrol was involved in an accident this morning, on a road located a few miles... Read More

May 29, 2015

Former President Jonathan and the Dame arrive Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and former First Lady, Patience Jonathan have arrived in Port Harcourt via the international Airport. The pair left Abuja, immediately after the presidential inauguration ceremony. See photos below:

1, Former President Jonathan and the Dame arrive Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

May 29, 2015

Rethinking a Mother-Daughter relationship

by Koromone Koroye I don’t remember much of the relationship that existed between my mother and I during my earlier childhood years. The interactions we shared during my seemingly innocuous years as a wide-eyed, curious toddler to a stubborn, argumentative pre-teen life are long forgotten. Of course I have some specific memories stored deep in... Read More

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May 29, 2015

Kano state Governor appoints SSG, 5 others

by Ranti Joseph The Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has approved the appointment of Rabi’u Bichi as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This is contained in a statement personally signed by Ganduje and issued in Kano on Friday. It is reported that Bichi is the immediate past SSG, who was in the state’s... Read More

3, 5 others, Kano state Governor appoints SSG

May 29, 2015

“We wish you success, good health and wisdom” – PDP congratulates President Buhari

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released a congratulatory message to the newly sworn in President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the PDP said: “The PDP wishes General Buhari a successful tenure as President of our dear nation. “Indeed, we appreciate the fact that his... Read More

“We wish you success, 3, good health and wisdom” – PDP congratulates President Buhari

May 29, 2015

El-Rufai’s inauguration as Kaduna Governor disrupted by unruly elements

by Azubuike Azikiwe The inauguration of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai could not end as planned as irate youths disrupted proceedings. During the event which held in Murtala Square, in Kaduna, youths pelted dignitaries with water sachets, stones and other objects, just after El-Rufai had concluded his address and was about to mount an open van... Read More

3, El-Rufai’s inauguration as Kaduna Governor disrupted by unruly elements

May 29, 2015

No sign of Amaechi as Wike gets sworn-in (PHOTOS)

by Ranti Joseph Apparently, the grudge between the former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi and the new governor, Nyesom Wike, will continue to linger. Amaechi wasn’t present at the swearing in ceremony to officially handover to Wike on May 29. Instead, he was sighted at the presidential inauguration held at the Eagles square, Abuja.

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May 29, 2015

Wats The Fuss: Fresh off the boat

Wat’s The Fuss? is an online web talk show, where a group of four fabulous and brilliant ladies discuss their views on various issues. Join Gee, Milo, Revy B, and Hilo every week on YNaija as share their takes. Catch up on all episodes you’ve missed. Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Moving to Canada came... Read More

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May 29, 2015

The Office of the Nigerian President is now on Twitter

It’s official. After using the @GMBOffice Twitter handle during the campaign trail, our president will have a new AND verified Twitter handle The @GMBOffice account had been operated by the newly sworn-in president’s communication team. As our president went on about change in his inauguration speech, we also noticed a change in his twitter handle to... Read More

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May 29, 2015

Democracy Day bomb blast rocks Borno

by Temitope Onitiju According to Channels TV, there has been a double bomb explosion in Borno state. The explosion occurred at about 6am, May 29, in a wedding ceremony at Tashan Alade in Hawul LGA, in Borno state. 7 people have been confirmed dead while dozens have been left injured in the explosion.

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May 29, 2015

Full text of President Buhari’s inaugural speech (READ)

by Muhammadu Buhari Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015 I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her... Read More

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May 29, 2015

Wikipedia changes Buhari’s profile

by Ranti Joseph The wind of change is blowing everywhere that even Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia has also been blown by the wind of change as it has updated the profile of Nigeria’s new President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Wikipedia, which publishes the biography of personalities around the world, refers to Buhari as the current... Read More

Wikipedia changes Buhari’s profile

May 29, 2015

Yusuf Buhari and other family members attend Presidential Inauguration (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Yusuf Buhari, the much-talked about son of President Muhammadu Buhari, was in Eagle Square, today, May 29, for the inaguration of his father as Nigeria’s new leader. As always, social media has been buzzing after seeing another picture of the young hunk, who only just surfaced in the public’s consciousness, about a... Read More

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May 29, 2015

Jonathan dissolves cabinet

by Ranti Joseph Former President of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan formally dissolved his cabinet midnight Thursday. After the presidential inauguration dinner held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Thursday night, he and his ministers proceeded to the Council Chambers tea room. A toast was proposed in his honor by one of the cabinet members a few... Read More

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May 29, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari parades Eagle Square in customized G-Wagon (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo After being sworn-in as the President of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari, is driven round Eagle Square as he waves to the thousands of guests at the ceremony. He carried out the post-oath taking drive around the square, in the specially made Presidential G-wagon. See photos:

3, President Muhammadu Buhari parades Eagle Square in customized G-Wagon (PHOTOS)

May 29, 2015

Buhari should revive skill acquisition centers, says National Youth Reform Group (NYRG)

by Ranti Joseph A Youth group in Nigeria wants Muhammadu Buhari to look into skill acquisition and revive the centres stating that it will make Youths occupied. The National Youth Reform Group (NYRG) called Buhari to revive and equip the various skills and acquisition centres in the country urging that the incoming administration to create... Read More

3, Buhari should revive skill acquisition centers, says National Youth Reform Group (NYRG)

May 29, 2015

Jonathan says Buhari deserves Nigerian cooperation and support

by Ranti Joseph Out-going President Goodluck Jonathan urged Nigerians to cooperate, support and show understanding in all situations to the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for the progress of the country. Jonathan, on Thursday who made the call at the Presidential inaugural dinner in Abuja, said the in-coming administration deserved the support because Nigerians irrespective of their... Read More

3, Jonathan says Buhari deserves Nigerian cooperation and support

May 29, 2015

Buhari, Osinbajo sworn in as President, Vice President of Nigeria (See Photos)

by James Sambo Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo have been sworn-in as the President and Vice President of Nigeria. Their swearing-in took place today, May 29, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. See photos below:

3, Buhari, Osinbajo sworn in as President, Vice President of Nigeria (See Photos)

May 29, 2015

President Jonathan mounts the podium to handover to Muhammadu Buhari (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived Eagle Square to officially handover to Muhammadu Buhari, as President of Nigeria. At the ceremony, which is presently ongoing, Jonathan has mounted the podium to begin the process. See photos:

3, President Jonathan mounts the podium to handover to Muhammadu Buhari (PHOTOS)

May 29, 2015

#PresidentialInauguration: Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe arrives Eagle Square (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has arrived at the Eagle Square, in Abuja, for the presidential inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari.

#PresidentialInauguration: Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe arrives Eagle Square (PHOTOS), 3, by Panshak Ibrahim President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has arrived at the Eagle Square, in Abuja, for the presidential inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari., open, Post, publish

May 29, 2015

Celebrities touchdown in Abuja for the Inauguration Ceremony

The inauguration ceremony takes place today, Democracy Day, and things are looking set for the occasion, including celebrities. A couple of them such as Ice Prince, PSquare, etc. have already made their way to Abuja for the ceremony as they are slated to perform. Iyanya and Faze will also be performing today. Also, fashion Designer, Folake Coker posted her invite on... Read More

5, Celebrities touchdown in Abuja for the Inauguration Ceremony

May 29, 2015

Did you know that South Africa’s President Zuma arrived Nigeria last night?

by Panshak Ibrahim South African President, Jacob Zuma, arrived Nigeria last night, for the presidential inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari. In spite of being warned by the National Association of Nigerian Students, not to come to Nigeria, Zuma is in town.

3, Did you know that South Africa’s President Zuma arrived Nigeria last night?

May 29, 2015

Inauguration Liveblog

1:11 PM Baba did not mention APC throughout that speech. #ProudOfMyPresident — FOLA FOLAYAN (@TheFavoredWoman) May 29, 2015 1:05 PM 30 years after…back to basics finally…A New Era @toluogunlesi @omojuwa @Ayourb @WhiteHouse @ProfOsinbajo pic.twitter.com/OKGi55X82h — Impact Research (@ecopoliticsNG) May 29, 2015 1:05 PM @tinsmush @toluogunlesi good article. I especially like the comment on data use... Read More

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May 29, 2015

Uche Jombo gives birth to baby boy Mathews

by Chinwe Okafor Whoop! Uche Jumbo and Hubby have welcomed their first child and guess what, they already gave him a name, Mathews. The Nollywood actress was delivered of the bouncing baby boy on Thursday 28th May 2015. The proud mum shared the first photo with a caption, “Baby matthew is here! Just one look at him... Read More

5, Uche Jombo gives birth to baby boy Mathews

May 28, 2015

Opinion: A letter to President Goodluck Jonathan

by Olalekan Adigun Regardless of how you handled yourself in the past, I must end this on a positive note. By simply not consulting your aides before conceding defeat on March 31, 2015 to Buhari, you showed that there remains in you some good. Your Excellency Sir, I had to publicly write you this letter... Read More

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May 28, 2015

Ehizele Joseph-Ebare: The cofoundHER Interview

When it comes to effectively managing multiple responsibilities, Ehizele Ijeoma Joseph-Ebare is one person we admire. Currently studying medicine at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Ehizele started her first venture at 21 because of her love for people and a passion to change their lives. Now, she is about to start a for-profit... Read More

5, Ehizele Joseph-Ebare: The cofoundHER Interview

May 28, 2015

Rethinking a mother-daughter relationship

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May 28, 2015

For the records: Full text of Jonathan’s speech at handover note presentation

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF HAND OVER NOTES TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR THURSDAY, 28TH MAY, 2015 PROTOCOLS I welcome you all to this occasion of the formal presentation of the Hand-over notes of my Administration to the in-coming Administration of the... Read More

El-Rufai, Deputy intend to forfeit 50 per cent salary

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Former President Jonathan and the Dame arrive Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

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Kano state Governor appoints SSG, 5 others

“We wish you success, good health and wisdom” – PDP congratulates President Buhari

El-Rufai’s inauguration as Kaduna Governor disrupted by unruly elements

No sign of Amaechi as Wike gets sworn-in (PHOTOS)

Wats The Fuss: Fresh off the boat

The Office of the Nigerian President is now on Twitter

Democracy Day bomb blast rocks Borno

Full text of President Buhari’s inaugural speech (READ)

Wikipedia changes Buhari’s profile

Yusuf Buhari and other family members attend Presidential Inauguration (See Photos)

Jonathan dissolves cabinet

President Muhammadu Buhari parades Eagle Square in customized G-Wagon (PHOTOS)

Buhari should revive skill acquisition centers, says National Youth Reform Group (NYRG)

Jonathan says Buhari deserves Nigerian cooperation and support

Buhari, Osinbajo sworn in as President, Vice President of Nigeria (See Photos)

President Jonathan mounts the podium to handover to Muhammadu Buhari (PHOTOS)

#PresidentialInauguration: Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe arrives Eagle Square (PHOTOS)

Celebrities touchdown in Abuja for the Inauguration Ceremony

Did you know that South Africa’s President Zuma arrived Nigeria last night?

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Uche Jombo gives birth to baby boy Mathews

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Opinion: A letter to President Goodluck Jonathan

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For the records: Full text of Jonathan’s speech at handover note presentation

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