“If only Ojukwu was like Jonathan” – Is T.Y Danjuma trying to get the Igbos upset again?

by Kolapo Olapoju It beats us… as to what could be the basis for the comparison of the action of a military commander in the 1970s to the action of a democratic president in 2015? Just when the dust is yet to settle regarding the Oba of Lagos’ threat against Igbos, a former Chief of Army... Read More

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It was a slip of the tongue, forgive him – Some Yoruba monarchs are finally doing the right thing

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the threat of the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos in the state, series of reactions emanated, – from widespread condemnation to apparent consternation and immense criticism. In some cases, others jumped to his defence while some have tried to explain what exactly the monarch meant by his utterances. However, until... Read More

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With its new favourite word (triumphalism), PDP blasts Buhari in 5 quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party has bemoaned the supposed insensitivity of the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to pertinent national issues that could result in crisis as well as threaten the nation’s unity. From a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, here are 5 grudges against... Read More

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Some good news! After 4-years, Lagos starts work on Ayobo-Ipaja road

by Chinwe Okafor Those accustomed to the road would testify of the menace that place can be. What with less than one-week to the April 11 Governorship Election, the Lagos State Government, last weekend resumed palliative work on the seven-kilometre Ayobo-Ipaja road, in Alimosho Local Government Area of the state, which has been undergoing construction... Read More

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Man bathes housemate with acid for failing to…

by Chinwe Okafor A trader, Samson Amaechi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly attempting to murder one Chukwuemeka Okorie by pouring acid on him. According to reports, the accused poured acid on the private part, chest, and back of Okorie in an attempt to kill him and take revenge.... Read More

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Buhari will not succeed if he treats Ndigbo as enemies – The Igbos have spoken

by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, has warned President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, that his presidency will be a failure if he takes the Igbo people as his enemies. Umeh spoke on Wednesday, April 8, at a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State. According to the APGA chief,... Read More

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Should the Oba of Lagos be worried?… DSS is ‘taking appropriate action’

by James Sambo It is highly unlikely that anything would be done… but the Department of State Security says it is taking appropriate action on the threat of the Oba of Lagos against the Igbo ethnic group in the state. While answering questions from journalists at the National Information Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, DSS spokesperson,... Read More

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‘I’d rather resign from politics than join them’ – This governor really dislikes APC

by Panshak Ibrahim We’ve discovered today that the governor of Niger state, Aliyu Babangida, really does despise the All Progressives Congress party. On Wednesday, April 8, Aliyu stated that he would rather ditch politics rather leave the Peoples Democratic Party for APC. According to the governor, those who are making such moves are “suffering from poverty of... Read More

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She’s back! Patience Jonathan returns… in Okrika

by Iyobosa Omoregie Peaceful Patience is back on the scene… After being away from the public arena and Nigerians’consciousness for several days, Patience Jonathan, has resurfaced in Okrika, Rivers state. The first lady reportedly visited her hometown today, April 8. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, she was given an hero’s welcome by her kinsmen in... Read More

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We have given you a lot – This is what OPC seems to be saying to Igbos in Lagos

by Chinwe Okafor One would expect that we’d be solving a problem not aggravating it. But the leadership of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) probably thinks otherwise. In a statement released on Wednesday, the body warned Nigerians to stop the uncomplimentary remarks being directed at the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, following his threats to Igbo residents... Read More

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Mugabe looks stunning all accessorized in this viral photo

by Chinwe Okafor Don’t you think? A picture of the President of Zimbabwe went viral causing a hilarious uproar and why not? It had the president looking like he had feminine hair and earring on. DailyMail said, “Robert Mugabe might be the victim of the best photobomb ever.” He sure is. See the photo below:... Read More

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Former PDP legal adviser Olusola Oke wastes no time in crossing over to APC

by Ranti Joseph With the recent trend in the political arena with people defecting from one party to the other, it seems there is no loyalty in politics. Former legal adviser to the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olusola Oke has defected to the APC. He formally declared for APC in Akure, Ondo state on Wednesday.

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Kaduna PDP will do ‘everything necessary’ to win the state elections

by Ranti Joseph The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it has re-strategized to emerge victorious at the polls. The state party chairman, Abubakar Gaiya Haruna flanked by the Director General of the Yero/Bajoga campaign organisation Hassan Hyet on Tuesday while briefing newsmen shortly after a closed-door meeting with party stakeholders,... Read More

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Rivers APC claims it is about to receive ten thousand defectors

by Godwin Akanfe The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers state has announced that it is about to receive ten thousand defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This claim was made by Dr. Ibiamu Ikanya, the APC chairman in the state. “Rivers APC is pleased to welcome these patriots in advance and to assure... Read More

This is why you shouldn’t use your earphones while on the road

by Chinwe Okafor An unidentified young man who had earphones plugged into his eardrums, was on Wednesday killed by a passenger train at Cappa area of Oshodi, Lagos. The man was standing on the rail track oblivious of the fast approaching train. The Ogun-Lagos-bound mass transit train was leaving its Oshodi station to Mushin when... Read More

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YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse Dakuku Peterside for Rivers governor

Given the recent defection of no less a personality than the deputy to the outgoing governor of Rivers state, many may wonder why we are bothering with this particular state. No one was surprised when Nyesom Wike got the governorship ticket of the PDP in the state, and this despite a lot of protest from... Read More

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Kcee says these ladies won’t leave his ‘d*** alone’ (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Delicious man! While performing in Stuttgart, Germany yesterday, Limpopo hit maker and five star music front man, Kcee, received the most unexpected reaction from his female fans. Were these ladies really trying to grab Kcee in inappropriate places? Well, that’s what he captioned these photos below: Stuttgart was Crazy!!!! The ladies won’t leave... Read More

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Your prayers have been answered… Dstv will not increase subscription fees anymore

by Chinwe Okafor Multichoice threw their users into a frenzy when in March, it announced a 20 per cent price increase for all its satellite pay TV bouquets in Nigeria to take effect from April 1, 2015. Though they explained that the price increase was necessary for it to continue offering the best in local... Read More

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The Prince of England wants teenagers to know that ‘selfies are bad’

by Chinwe Okafor Well well, guess selfies aren’t for everyone. Especially the Royals. Prince Harry was in Canberra, Australia on Monday when he was approached by a teenage girl who wanted to have a photograph of herself with him in the background. The prince’s response must have caused a shock. “No, I hate selfies,” the popular... Read More

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YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We wholeheartedly endorse Nasir el-Rufai for Kaduna governor

There is no doubt that Kaduna state will be one state to really look out for come this election; the keen battle ground will see the incumbent Governor Mukhtar Yero of the PDP take on Mallam Nasir el-Rufai of the APC and a former minister of the federal capital territory. What is working in Yero’s... Read More

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#ReporterDiaries: “These Rivers elections are do or die”

by Godwin Akanfe This reporter arrived Port Harcourt on an early afternoon flight from Lagos, and after the usual traffic made it to his hotel. Check in and settlement completed, it was on to the next appointment, with a local politician who for reasons that will become clear in this report, does not want to... Read More

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7 reasons why everybody loves Jimi Agbaje

by Declan Anosike As the build-up to the election continues, the momentum is swinging more and more to the underdog, Jimi Agbaje. It is pretty easy to see why as the down-to-earth politician is a rare breed. Below are seven reasons why everyone loves Jimi Agbaje and why the JK is OK movement is garnering... Read More

David Mark wants you to know that he will be the ‘last man standing’ in PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju The outgoing Senate President wants Nigerians to know that he has no plans of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party. The party has suffered greatly in the polls after losing the presidency and control of the National Assembly to the All Progressives Congress. However, David Mark says he will not join the... Read More

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“Leave Nigeria alone” – This is why Edwin Clark is unhappy with Obama

by Ranti Joseph Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South- South leader, Edwin Clark has condemned in very strong terms, the presentation of Certificate of Commendation by the President of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega. Speaking to Journalists on Tuesday in Abuja,... Read More

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Opinion: Lagosians, keep the faith in the winning formula

by Toibudeen Oduniyi Yes, there is much more that could be done but changing a winning formula for an untested one doesn’t make governance the positive engine of growth that it should be. Folks, let us make no mistake about this, there MUST be continuity in Lagos State. And here are my reasons for saying... Read More

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Opinion: If Jonathan had won, here’s what would have happened

by Lekan Sote The most serious problem is not the atrocities, but that as a result of that, the state (was) engaged in a process of self-destruction Some Nigerian amateur numerologists, who study numbers to project the future, say: In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, Muhammadu Buhari has emerged fourth President, after his fourth attempt. That his... Read More

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“He’s no longer popular among the people” | APC says Mimiko is a political liability

by Ranti Joseph The Ondo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted rumours that the state governor, Olusegun Mimiko is contemplating defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold. The party noted that the rumour is a deliberate attempt by the PDP led administration in the state to weaken the spirit... Read More

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Opinion: The dark corners that need General Buhari’s beam

by Oluseun Onigbinde The incoming government needs actual revenue to meet the scale of promises that citizens are counting with so much tenacity. BudgIT will come up with its comprehensive brief for the incoming government of General Buhari but I have some personal thoughts, which I hope, are obvious enough. The new government will ride... Read More

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Opinion: Buhari’s win is Tinubu’s Loss… but Lagos can’t be the bonus

by Dotun Aina In every contest between two contenders there must be a winner and ultimately a loser. The actions of the winner in victory are as important as those of the loser… In every contest between two contenders there must be a winner and ultimately a loser. The actions of the winner in victory... Read More

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Opinion: Counting the lives lost in election violence

by Kayode Komolafe The costs of the elections are not anymore limited to time, energy and money. Now, the costs could also be measured in blood and tears. This is a dark side of the nation’s political reality. There is justifiable euphoria in the land. The obvious reason is that the prediction of doom about... Read More

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