Seriously, it’s time we bury this party || Seun Kuti has a grudge with David Mark, PDP

by Chinwe Okafor Seun Kuti is back again with his bants and this time, it is directed at the Peoples Democratic Party. The Afrobeat musician took to his Facebook page to call out the PDP and its chieftains, saying that Senate president, David Mark teargassed him when he (Mark) was in the military and he (Seun)... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Okonjo-Iweala knows what to do about fuel scarcity – NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers (NUPENG) on Monday, March 2, in Abuja called on the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to intervene in the current fuel crisis in the country. Mr Isaac Aberare, the NUPENG General Secretary said that the intervention of the minister was imperative in the resolution of... Read More

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March 3, 2015

I cannot change the INEC chairman… unless he does something wrong – GEJ

by Ranti Joseph ‎President Goodluck Jonathan has again assured Nigerians and the international community that he has no intention of ousting Attahiru Jega from his current position as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President’s reassurance came amid speculation that the federal government, through the office of the Head of Civil Service... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Aww, how nice: RMD is now a granddad as his son welcomes first child

by Chinwe Okafor Whoop! Veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo is now a grandfather. His first son Oghenekome Mofe Damijo welcomed his first child, a son, with wife Eniola Abiodun recently. The couple got married in December 2013. Congrats to them.

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March 3, 2015

Boko Haram didn’t start with me but we’ll defeat them || Pres. Jonathan pledges on Al-Jazeera (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan, has pledged to defeat Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Jonathan refuted insinuations that he mishandled the menace of the insurgents, while also denying claims that the recent string of victories by the military against the sect, was to curry political goodwill. Jonathan was... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Birthday ladies, Juliet Ibrahim & Yvonne Ekwere share cool new photos

by Anike Jacobs Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim is currently celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S, and she has shared flawless photos – including one in her lingerie. Media personality, Yvonne Ekwere has also followed suit, entering into a new year with promises of more photos to follow for fans. We say happy birthday... Read More

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March 3, 2015

How APC infiltrated the ranks of fuel marketers to cause scarcity – PDP

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) on Monday has attributed the sudden fuel scarcity in many parts of the country to sabotage by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) which it said has infiltrated the ranks of Nigeria’s fuel marketers. The Director of Media and Publicity of the PDPPCO, Femi... Read More

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March 3, 2015

#MeetThePresident: Twitter users just can’t stop talking about Seyi Shay’s dress (TWEETS)

by Anike Jacobs It’s safe to say Seyi Shay is the most controversial female celebrity for 2015. We are only a few months gone into the year, yet she has made headlines a couple of times, sparking up controversies. From her risque attire to the Channel O Awards last December, to her controversial statement... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Fabulous at 40! Fathia Balogun, Yomi Fash, Ronke Oshodi, Eniola Badmus, others party with Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Beautiful Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya celebrated her 40th birthday on March 1, 2015. Moji Olaiya who recently converted to Islam and made a trip to Mecca last year, threw the invitation open to all her friends, family and colleagues in the industry. The likes of actors Eniola Badmus, Yomi Fash Lanso, Kehinde... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Opinion: Does the Ndigbo agenda match the realities of elections 2015?

by Ugo Okeke It is heartbreaking that we the Igbos have become politically irrelevant and directionless. No one is interested in articulating an agenda that will move the zone forward. I visited my ancestral home, Ufuma in Anambra state this past weekend, and once again realised that a lot of Igbos haven’t moved past the... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Police arrest 50 JAMB candidates in Benue

by Iyobosa Omergie The Benue Police Command on Monday arrested 50 candidates of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for violent protests and stoning of security officials. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Hycinth Dagala, said the police intervened to prevent breakdown of law and order when the candidates started throwing stones... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Actors, Rita Dominic, Omoni Oboli, Segun Arinze, others were also at #MeetThePresident (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs We brought you first photos from the ‘Meet The President’ event which was organized by PVC – Participate, Vote, Country – a group of young Nigerian professionals, businessmen and entrepreneurs on Sunday. About 5,000 youths including actors, Rita Dominic, Omoni Oboli, music artistes, young professionals, politicians and others, were at the event... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Armed robbers kill hotel manager in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs Oduwobi Olalekan, a 40-year-old hotel manager who works with 12/30 Hotel, in Noforija, Epe area of Lagos, was stabbed to death last Wednesday around 10pm,Semiu Abiodun, an eyewitness who spoke to Punch Newspapers disclosed that the robbers had sneaked into the community without being seen by security men. Abiodun said, “I was watching... Read More

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March 3, 2015

#YNaijaPowerList: Linda Ikeji, Ayeni Adekunle, Toyosi Ogunseye, Mfonobong Nsehe… See the most powerful young people in media

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are challenging the norms, and excelling in the media space. From a blogging titan showing no signs of slowing down, to a television anchor with 4 shows to his name, these are the... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Court rejects application to stop use of card readers

by James Sambo On Monday, March 2, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja rejected an application for an order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from making use of the electronic card readers in the forthcoming general elections. The ex parte application, was filed in behalf of four political parties – the United... Read More

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March 3, 2015

How Pastor Adeboye marked his 73rd birthday (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who clocked 73 on Monday, had a quiet celebration with family – but not before a special birthday service (Divine Encounter) in the early hours of the day. He also had another celebration with some youth who organized... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls

by Godwin Akanfe Despite assuring Nigerians during the presidential media chat on February 11, that he had no plan to remove the INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega from office, YNaija has reliably gathered that the Presidency is planning to remove Jega this week. President Goodluck Jonathan will force Jega to embark on terminal leave to pave... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Femi Aribisala: Why Nigerians must reject the second coming of Buhari

by Femi Aribisala When Buhari seized power in 1983, Nigeria’s GDP was $444.45. When he was overthrown in 1985, Nigeria’s GDP had dropped dramatically to $344.14. That is not the kind of change we want. When Muhammadu Buhari overthrew a democratically-elected government in a coup d”etat in 1983, Sani Abacha declared in his infamous... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria’s democracy needs a stable APC to grow

by Ralph Egbu If you prod the scholars in the political science departments in our universities about what this development portends, many are likely to say it is a positive development, in that a quiet but bloodless revolution is breeding underneath, which has great potentials to positively alter our nation’s political equation for the best.... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Olamide’s new video, ‘Falila Ketan’ is all about twerking and… just watch it here

by Anike Jacobs Hours ago, rapper, Olamide aka the YBNL General dropped a new video for his single ‘Falila Ketan’ off his “Street OT” album. All there is in the video is twerking, skimpily clothed women and many more grown up images. Let’s just say the video is not one you’d want to watch while... Read More

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March 3, 2015

American producer, Teddy Riley can’t wait to work with Don Jazzy

by Anike Jacobs Hey music lovers, we bring you another good news from the House of Mavin. Chairman of the Mavin Records, Don Jazzy just announced that Teddy Riley, the man who produced late pop king, Micheal Jackson’s song, Remember the time is dying to work him. Riley sent a video message to the Mavin boss saying,... Read More

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March 3, 2015

#YNaijaPowerList: Don Jazzy, Rita Dominic, AY Makun, Davido… See the most powerful young people in entertainment

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaija Power List enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done in the entertainment scene. From movie stars to showbiz promoters, record label bosses to shapeshifting comics, these are the guys who matter. AY... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Ayo Sogunro: And so, folks, I went to #MeetThePresident…

by Ayo Sogunro “There’s no hypocrisy in PDP”, someone else would confirm to me later, “People just do what they want and everyone is happy” There is something fundamentally wrong with my car. Some two weeks ago, while navigating my way to the Fashola organized “Valentine Dinner with Buhari”, I knocked off my front bumper. This... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Ife Adebayo: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Rejoinder)

by Ife Adebayo I am compelled to write this article in response to Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive’s article on YNaija which seeks to find excuses for the Federal Government and absolve them of the obvious gross negligence, lack of interest and absolute disregard for lives lost in the fight against Boko Haram. [READ: Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: Why the military... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Now we know why Tonto Dike doesn’t care about what you think of her

by Chinwe Okafor Tonto Dikeh has been in the news a lot recently but the actress wants the world to know that she has a tough skin and she stopped caring about what people think of her years ago. She posted a photo on Instagram with the caption ‘I STOPPED CARING ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT OF... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Drama as man bites off son’s ear for defending his mother

by Chinwe Okafor A truck loader, Udeme Inim, 30, allegedly bit off his stepson’s ear in Ebute Metta on Monday. According to reports, the incident occurred due to a disagreement between Inim and his wife, which had led to the suspect assaulting her. Christopher Bassey then intervened and Inim left his wife and attacked him instead... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan’s campaign and the N80 million mess in Ebonyi

by Eze Onyekpere TAN is in violation of Section 91 (9) of the Electoral Act which states that “No individual or other entity shall donate more than (N1,000,000) to any candidate” Laws are made to guide human conduct. They are to be obeyed voluntarily or at the pain of punishment; hence, the positivist definition of... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Dangote loses $10.3 billion… and still remains Africa’s richest man

by Kolapo Olapoju Despite losing a fortune in the past few months, Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, still remains atop the African rich-list. According to Forbes margazine, Dangote was this “year’s biggest loser” in dollar terms as his fortune dropped to $14.7 billion from $25 billion last year. However, Dangote’s estimated fortune of $14.7 billion... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Tinubu belongs in a sanatorium… – 7 fiery quotes from Femi Fani-Kayode

by Kolapo Olapoju The verbal altercation between the pair of APC National leader, Bola Tinubu and spokesperson of the PDP Presidential campaign organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, seems to intensify by the day. In the last 48 hours, the duo have released series of statements, attacking and counter-attacking one another, and it shows no sign of abating... Read More

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March 3, 2015

They didn’t give me any money || Edo CAN Chairman speaks on N7billion bribery allegation

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Edo state Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria, Bishop Peter Imasuen, has distanced himself from the N7billion bribe allegedly paid CAN at the national level by President Goodluck Jonathan. Imasuen, a Bishop of Benin Diocese of the Anglican Communion, denied his involvement on Monday, March 2, in Benin, while reacting... Read More

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