We hear APC Vice Chairman slapped a party chieftain in Enugu

by Ranti Joseph There seems to be a major crisis brewing in the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State as reports emerged on Friday that the party’s National Vice Chairman, South East, Emma Eneukwu, allegedly slapped the governorship candidate in the just concluded elections, Okey Ezea, following an argument over the state’s ministerial slot in... Read More

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How Fashola, Lagos workers marked May Day celebrations (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Hundreds of workers in Lagos state today, May 1, 2015, gathered at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos Island with the governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola for the celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day. The governor who addressed the workers, warned that except Nigerians unite with a sincerity of purpose to fight the current... Read More

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Lauryn Hill explains why she won’t be showing up in Lagos tonight

by Anike Jacobs Sadly, Lauryn Hill will not be performing tonight at the the May Day Live concert which she is supposed to headline tonight. The show, which was scheduled to take place at the Eko Hotels & Suites, was meant to feature Ms. Hill alongside a 20-man band and “other top local and international acts”. Ms... Read More

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Finally, we have someone trekking for President Jonathan (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs This man will travel by foot to Abuja to meet President Goodluck Jonathan. 35 year old Paul Jamasuru Tankwa from Bambuka, Karim- Lamido LGA has set off for Abuja from Jalingo, Taraba state, on foot. According to reports, the objective of his trek is to congratulate His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for conceding... Read More

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How can a public servant have 50 houses? – Osinbajo talks tough on corruption

by James Sambo Vice-President-elect, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo, says the lack of consequence for corrupt practices is the reason why people get away with crimes in the country. While delivering the keynote address at the Abuja edition of The Platform on Friday, May 1, Osinbajo said the incoming administration would ensure zero tolerance for corruption by reforming... Read More

Abimbola Adelakun: Are Nigerians really obnoxious?

by Abimbola Adelakun If Nigerians have any superior gene, how come they cannot fix their own country but have to migrate? With self-promotion also comes the demonisation of the other. Since the South African xenophobia crisis began, the term, “Nigerians!”, has recurred in the various discussions – from news footages to op-eds- elicited in the... Read More

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Opinion: Dear Power Minister, have you lost the fight against the demons in your ministry?

by Paul John What happened to the prepaid meters that were once introduced in some parts of the country? Why are the prepaid meters not evenly distributed? Why are your workers still distributing the old analog meters at this 21st century? Why is it so that when somebody pays for a meter ,it takes so... Read More

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Robert Obioha: The story of Buhari, Diezani and the oil cabal

by Robert Obioha But in fighting corruption, there is the need to avoid labeling and stereotyping of certain people, individuals or gender. The fight against corruption should be holistic and not selective. It is expected that following the outcome of the March 28 presidential poll and the concession of defeat by President Goodluck Jonathan and... Read More

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Opinion: Top 5 reasons why Nigerians (should) prefer Paypal

by Efi Dahan The launch of PayPal in Nigeria in mid-2014 introduced a more secure way to transact, in a simpler and more flexible manner across borders; opening up a world of shopping possibilities for Nigerian consumers. PayPal gives people better ways to connect to their money and to each other, helping them pay online... Read More

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tinubu never apologized to Bode George, so he says | GEJ will receive a hefty severance pay | The ICC is coming for the Oba of Lagos | More stories

Yuguda tells aides to stay home, their services no longer required. Leadership Don’t get it twisted, Tinubu never apologized to Bode George. YNaija The ICC is coming for Oba of Lagos. ThisDay Ex-militants beg Buhari not to scrap Amnesty Programme. Punch #NoTime: GEJ will receive a hefty severance pay. YNaija PDP will rise again –... Read More

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Faisal Adamu: 7 reasons why you shouldn’t date a Calabar girl

Growing up, I was that wimpy kid who never had the courage to talk to girls and in a world of testosterone, lies of ‘knacking’ girls and foul armpit odour — wimpy means I was also short which basically translates to my face ending where all the other boys armpits shoulders began—this left me with... Read More

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The Future Project brings to you Basic ICT Training

by Jewel Stephen The Future project, has commenced another training; the Basic ICT Training which is geared to train youths with basic digital and communication skills, and also provide them with online learning opportunities, in order to prepare them for the job market. The Basic ICT Training is designed to effectively narrow the digital... Read More

Some workers in Ekiti have refused to participate in ‘politically motivated strike’

by Ranti Joseph Workers in Ekiti state public service are presently not on the same page regarding an upcoming strike. A section of the workers have vowed not to participate in any politically-motivated strike intended to drag them into the politics of impeachment currently rocking the state. The workers acting under the aegis of Enlightened... Read More

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How policeman defiled 7-year-old girl in Kano

by Ranti Joseph The Police in Kano have arrested a serving policeman, Sani Salisu, for allegedly raping a minor. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Magaji Majiya, in Kano on Friday. “The command wishes to inform the public that, in its effort to flush out... Read More

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We will not defect to the APC – Lagos PDP lawmakers

by Damilola Jagun The 8 members of the Peoples Democratic Party that won elections into the Lagos State House of Assembly have given assurance that they will not defect to the All Progressives Congress After receiving their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos on Wednesday, the PDP members made the pledge. Speaking... Read More

This prophet doesn’t want Buhari to enter Aso Rock until…

by Anike Jacobs Prophet Tibetan, one of the few prophets that predicted Buhari’s victory has made more predictions. Tibetan advised Buhari against entering Aso Rock until the security apparatus in the villa is overhauled and replaced In a recent interview with Encomium magazine, he claimed that the president elect will not die in the offive... Read More

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Double tragedy in Enugu, as 2 sons murder their parents

by Chinwe Okafor The similarity between these separate incident is that it happened in Enugu. The double tragedy that plagued the state recently is that in which a son hacked his father to death, while in another separate incident, a mother was beaten to death by her own son. The State Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ebere Amaraizu... Read More

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Akume says he’s not interested in being Senate President

by Kolapo Olapoju Senate Minority Leader, George Akume, says he is not interested in becoming the next Senate President. Akume has also denied having a meeting with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, over his purported ambition. The Senator stated that he has no time in gunning for any position at... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents flee from military during Sambisa forest invasion (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim In the past week, hundreds of women, girls and children have been rescued from Boko Haram’s enclave in Sambisa forest. Below is a video from one of the operations:

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: What! Petitioners, lawyers trying to bribe tribunal | Buhari has forgiven Ndigbo for not voting him | Court stops the probe of political killings in Rivers | More stories

Kebbi lawmakers has something to tell us. Leadership What! petitioners, lawyers trying to bride tribunal? Leadership Buhari has forgiven Ndigbo for not voting him. YNaija Ifeanyi Ubah is really hurt about Jonathan’s defeat. Vanguard APC tells us reasons they petitioned tribunal in Tararba. Leadership You think you can go scot free, think again cos Buhari... Read More

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Nigeria will be terror-free by the time I hand over, says Jonathan

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan has promised that he would do all within his powers to ensure that all parts of the country still under the control of terrorists and insurgents are totally liberated before May 29. In a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, Jonathan stated... Read More

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I was going to leave acting because I was getting frustrated – Tope Tedela

by Wilfred Okiche I see a guitar in your car. Are you a musician too? I have always played the guitar. Have you done any music professionally? Not yet but even if I were to try something professionally, you wouldn’t even know it was me, I would just be the guy in the... Read More

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This Genevieve Nnaji/Pete Edochie selfie is everything (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs There are selfies and there are epic selfies! Superstar actress, Genevieve Nnaji features Nollywood legend, Pete Edochie in a selfie at the Africa Magic Igbo launch in Enugu yesterday and we love it! See another photo of Genevieve below – isn’t she just GORGEOUS!

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Dikeogu Chukwumerije: A tribute to my father, the Comrade

by Dikeogu Chukwumerije …he would say with the sigh of a man impatient for change – “in the lives of these your children perhaps, or, much more likely, of their unborn children, we will have what we hope for today” From my earliest recollections, two paintings have occupied pride of place in my father’s... Read More

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Is’haq Kawu: What are we to make of the NNPC audit report?

by Is’haq Kawu In response, the Governor was suspended from office, by President Goodluck Jonathan, who was always willing to protect Diezani Allison-Maduekwe. It is clear that like the proverbial cup of water, some would see it as half full, while others would describe it as half empty! It was in the lead to the... Read More

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Opinion: Pidgin English, the bridge to close our ever-widening cleavage

by Muhammad Ibrahim Although India is far more diverse than Nigeria, many Indians are often amazed that we speak English among ourselves, and not ‘Nigerian’. They think there is a popular language used in the country by that name the same way Hindi is in India. Wait, the Pidgin I know? That’s for the... Read More

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Woman abandons 9-year-old son at a petrol station for greeting their neighbour

by Chinwe Okafor Abandoning your child at a petrol station because you are angry? Well, that is what this mother did when she left her 9-year-old boy, identified only as Kingsley, at a filling station at Adetola bus stop on Ijaiye Road, Agbado, Lagos State. What could he have possibly done? According to reports by Punch... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: 12 ways to keep fighting your spouse (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju Why whisper or talk gently even in the middle of the night? The best way to show your anger is to shout your thought. If you don’t shout, their voice may overpower your own. 1. Come Into The Marriage With Some Stinking Thinking – Before getting married, do not purify yourself of... Read More

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Tunde Leye: This is what will happen when Nigeria’s oil finally dries up (Y!FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye We recognize the need to prepare for a world where oil is no longer important. Even oil companies are getting prepared for this. Oil has not been important for a very long time. When we see the behemoth-like companies that are involved in the oil trade worldwide now, and the way the... Read More

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Survivor of deadly disease killing people in Ondo tells his story

by Anike Jacobs The management of the University College Hospital (UCH), on Thursday described the recent mysterious deaths in Ode Irele, Ondo State, as a result of methanol contained in the local gin taken by the victims in the area. One of the survivors of the Ode-Irele methanol poisoning, Mr. Olorunwa Jero, has recounted his ordeal... Read More

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