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March 14, 2015

Be generous, Pastor Creflo Dollar needs your N60,000 to buy a new private jet

by Mark Bassey Creflo Dollar is trying to get 200,000 people to donate $300 ( a little over N60,000), to fund the acquisition of a brand new luxurious $65million Gulfstream G650 airplane for his ministry. The popular televangelist and founder of World Changers Church International, posted an appeal on his website which read: “The mission... Read More
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March 14, 2015

Ex-militants can’t understand why Gov. Dickson wants part of their security contracts

by Ranti Joseph Bayelsa state was soaked in tension after the police and protesting ex-militants and their leaders clashed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa sate. The aggrieved ex-militants on Friday reportedly took over the road to protest alleged meddling of their pipeline surveillance contracts by Governor Seriake Dickson. Guns boomed and teargas filled the air as the... Read More
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March 14, 2015

“Everyone thought my husband used ‘jazz’ on me” || Actress, Mide Funmi Martins opens up on her marriage & more

by Kemisola Filani   Popular Yoruba movie star, Mide Funmi Martins who is married to producer/actor, Afeez Abiodun, is our celebrity guest for the weekend. In this interview with YNaija, the happily married mum of two beautiful girls, opens up on her marital life, growing up without a mum, how her mum’s death played a... Read More
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March 14, 2015

Strange owl appears in Delta govt house, gets flogged to death

by Anike Jacobs Those working in the Delta State Government House, Asaba, Thursday scampered for safety, following the appearance of an owl in one of the offices. Vanguard newspaper reports that the owl perched on a table in the office when opened by one of the female staff. The lady, whose name was withheld, was gripped with... Read More
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March 14, 2015

“What’ChaLookingFor?”: The DayStar Singles Fellowship wants to know this today

by Akan Ido The DayStar singles fellowship is back with its March edition of relationship event tagged ‘What’ChaLookingFor?’ This series seeks to discuss everyday issues experienced by young people trying to make a success out of their relationships. It aims to bring together youth in an atmosphere of conviviality to talk about relationship, building friendship, effective... Read More
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March 14, 2015

Even at 40, I wasn’t under pressure to get married –Bimbo Manuel

by Anike Jacobs Veteran actor and broadcaster Bimbo Manuel is one who has continued to remain relevant in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In an interview with the Punch, the former Tinsel star  opened up on why he had to leave Tinsel, why he got married at age 40  and more. See excerpts below: You were... Read More
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March 14, 2015

‘Cheap, disgusting and unintelligent’ – How Presidency described Fashola’s statement on Lekki robbery

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency has responded to the accusation by Governor of Lagos state, Governor Fashola, who blamed President Jonathan’s visit for success of the robbery ry incident that occurred on Thursday in Lekki‎, Lagos. YNaija had exclusively reported that Fashola stated that all the policemen, who should have been responsible for security in the state, were deployed... Read More
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March 14, 2015

‘Probe document was forged’ – EFCC hits back at APC

by Damilola Jagun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dismissed a claim by the spokesperson for Mohammadu Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation, Shehu Garba, that the commission intends to probe some of the leaders of the opposition. The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwajaren, who spoke at a news conference in Abuja... Read More
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March 14, 2015

Troops discovers bomb making factory in Yobe (See Photos)

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian Army has discovered a bomb making factory, where improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorists were being produced. A large quantity of IEDs including those commonly used by suicide bombers were recovered from the site in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. This was disclosed in a statement... Read More
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March 13, 2015

‘Jega must go’ – MASSOB protest in Enugu

by Ranti Joseph Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) marched round major streets of Enugu calling for the removal of INEC’s chairman, Attahiru Jega. Displaying placards of various inscriptions on Friday, the pro-Biafrans, most of whom clad in navy blue uniform with the Biafran rising sun insignia assembled at Edinburgh... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ denies offering Tinubu VP slot, Oshiomhole wants GEJ to quit after one term, GEJ admits he didn’t speak with the King of Morocco, and more

Governor Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to jettison his second term ambition and do what the late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela did and earn the respect of all Nigerians and Africans. Speaking in Benin City, Friday, during a visit by residents and various associations in Egor Local Government Area to thank... Read More
March 13, 2015

EFCC should be blamed for lack of success in fighting corruption – Clark says

by Ranti Joseph Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark has blamed the anti-graft agencies for President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration lack of success in the corruption fight. Clark said on Friday that the inept of the agencies to investigate and prosecute corrupt cases especially that of public office holders were responsible for the various corruption allegations against Jonathan... Read More
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March 13, 2015

A man that cannot contain his anger is NOT a man – Eva Alordiah speaks on domestic abuse

by S’ola Filani Rapper Eva Alordiah has penned her thoughts on the  rampant increase in Domestic Violence against women and rape menace in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with YNaija, the ‘lights out’ crooner began saying: “First I think any man who cannot contain his anger within him or channel the energy someplace else in... Read More
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March 13, 2015

If you love your man, you won’t let him spend his last dime on you – IK Ogbonna’s fiancee

by Anike Jacobs IK Ogbonna’s pregnant fiancee, Sonia Morales has some though-provoking words for the ladies. According to her, money shouldn’t be used to buy love and if you love a man, you shouldn’t let him spend his last dime on you. “Things seems so easy ,especially when you are a pretty lady,but don’t get... Read More
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March 13, 2015

We are not after Jonathan’s political opponents – EFCC says

by Ranti Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked allegations that it is being used to harass political opponents of President Goodluck Jonathan. It also denounced allegations by the spokesperson for Muhammadu Buhari Presidential Campaign Organization, Shehu Garba, that the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been accused of corruption, stressing that there... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Fire consumes 20-year-old hours after writing JAMB

by Anike Jacobs A 20-year-old girl, Mercy Elom, was on Thursday, burnt to death in a mysterious fire that gutted 68 rooms in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Nation newspaper reports that she was among the candidates, who wrote this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Until her death,... Read More
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March 13, 2015

This woman got nabbed with heroin in her private part

by Chinwe Okafor The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian single mother at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport  after she was caught with 430 grammes of heroin concealed in her privates. NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the news on Thursday via a statement, Vanguard reports. She said, “During the inward screening of... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Fans are saying this Kayswitch’s comment was ‘selfish’ – You think so?

by Anike Jacobs Popular singer, Kayswitch has been bombarded with criticisms for his comments on Instagram in reaction to the graphic picture of a slain 15 year old hawker. The 15 year old hawker was one of the victims of the robbery incident that occurred in Lekki, on Thursday afternoon. She was shot dead while robbers and... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Of nudity and plastic bags | Kanye West releases new Adidas collection (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor We didn’t expect less. Following his controversial fashion week debut for Adidas, Kanye West has released his look book to promote his designs. Created in collaboration with fine art photographer Jackie Nickerson, the look book received high praises for its ”uniqueness” and feature of models of different shapes and looks. Critics termed it ”artistic”. The collection... Read More
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March 13, 2015

President Jonathan’s achievements are under sold – PDP chieftain laments

Deputy Director-General of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign organization, Tunde Adeniran, criticized his party for not making public the achievement of President Goodluck Jonathan. Adeniran warned that if the PDP did not retrace its step and showcase Jonathan’s achievements others would use it against him. He spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a national... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Boko Haram members receive training from ISIS, says Jonathan

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan says insurgent group Boko Haram have traveled to the Middle East for training with Islamic State militants (ISIS). Jonathan didn’t give the name the countries where the fighters were allegedly trained, but in an interview with Voice of America (VOA) on Wednesday, the President said he’s long suspected Boko... Read More
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March 13, 2015

APC wants GEJ to apologize over ‘phone conversation with King of Morocco’

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) asked President Goodluck Jonathan to apologize to Nigerians for the embarrassment that he caused them over his phantom phone conversation with the King of Morocco. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its national publicity secretary, Lai Mohammed, APC said they gave Jonathan the benefit... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Weed smokers war leads to closure of two schools – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Tambuwal is once again, secured After being deprived of his security aides, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, must be glad to have them back. On Thursday, he arrived at the National Assembly with the full complement of his Department of State Service details. The Speaker’s DSS details were... Read More
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