THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Mbu’s mouth may have landed him in trouble | Agbaje accuses Fashola of lying again | APC is short of cash, tries saving cost | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Mbu’s mouth gets him in trouble as House shows interest ThisDay Jonathan, others bid female politicians goodbye ThisDay APC is short of cash, tries cost-saving campaigns Punch Senators accuse Finance Minister of poor implementation of... Read More

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February 25, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Full story on the Zendaya/Guliana racist remark and how Kelly Osborne interevened

by Chinwe Okafor Zendaya attended last weekend’s Oscars in an ivory silk Vivienne Westwood gown with a new and different mane- dreadlocks. IF you recollect, she was spotted wearing a pixie cut at the Grammys two weeks earlier. If you thought she looked amazing in the locks, you are part of the majority. Apparently, a minority... Read More

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February 25, 2015

3 things a new Manchester United deal for David de Gea imply

by Mark Bassey According to reports in the British press Wednesday morning, Manchester United are set to complete talks over a new deal, for their number one goalkeeper, David de Gea. If the 24-year-old gets to sign a new contract, what does this imply? 1. Real Madrid would have to pay big It was looking... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stability – Pro-GEJ group

by Ranti Joseph Jonathan Youth Vanguard, a group in support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday assured Nigerians that Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stable democracy and progress in Nigeria. The national coordinator, Jonathan Youth Vanguard 2015, Yushau Aliyu Bagudo stated this while addressing some youths in Birnin Kebbi. He said the country... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Did Luis Suarez bite Martin Demichelis in their Champions League tie? (PHOTOS)

by Mark Bassey It was the Luis Suarez show on Tuesday night. The former Liverpool striker scored twice against Manchester City in the Champions League, in his return to England, as Barcelona grabbed a 2-1 advantage from the first leg. However, images have emerged that appears to show the controversial Uruguayan clash with City defender... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Album review: Flavour’s fans won’t be Thankful for this record

by Wilfred Okichie There was a time Flavour was slumming it in the underground scene in Enugu state and environs, playing night clubs and reaching for attention by singing songs made of raunch, and sex and debauchery. Those days are far behind him. He hasn’t seen them since he made a remix of his Ashewo... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Ajimobi swears in new HOS, 18 permanent secretaries

by Ranti Joseph Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday swore in new Head of Service (HOS) Soji Eniade and 18 permanent secretaries among who is the wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator from the state, Alolade Agboola as well as a new accountant-general, Oludele Oyadeyi. The ceremony was witnessed by the PDP... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Thank God it’s Payday! Konga.com gives customers up to 70 per cent discount

by Jewel Stephen Its fast approaching…your favorite day of the month. You have been looking forward to this since you got that last paycheck. And no, we are not talking about the weekly TGIF – It’s the more special TGIP or ‘Thank God It’s Payday’!!! And this month isn’t any different, the fervor and excitement... Read More

February 25, 2015

#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 1)

by Damilola Jagun The Nigerian general elections is imminent, and quite a number of people are really interested in making sure their votes count, this time around. In view of this, we bring you 20 Laws of Democracy – all you need to know about the forthcoming general elections. 1. register to vote Register so... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Soyinka demands probe of Fayose, Obanikoro, others

by Ranti Joseph The Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday demanded investigation into the Ekiti rigging audio, which appears to show how the military hierarchy and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, including Governor Ayo Fayose, planned the rigging of the June 21, 2014 governorship election in the state. In a statement... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Red carpet glamour + winners at the 2015 Elle Style Awards (PHOTOS)

by Noble Ezeala Last night, UK’s Elle Magazine held its annual Elle Style Awards night. The event was filled with exciting fashion as musicians, fashion designers, top models and other entertainment personalities put their best foot forward for the red carpet. The night’s big winner was Taylor Swift who took home the trophy for Woman of the Year.... Read More

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February 25, 2015

#TheYNaijaInterview: Why I stopped shooting videos for my songs – Brymo

by Wilfred Okichie Recording artiste Brymo had an interesting chat with YWand the discussion naturally shifted to his drama with his former record label, Chocolate City. But beyond that, he talked about broader industry problems like the true state of record sales, the dismal distribution network and the not so pretty state of the industry.... Read More

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February 25, 2015

CBN officially devalues Naira

by James Sambo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has officially devalued the Naira. The devaluation took place overnight, as the Nigerian currency will now trade at an official rate of N199 per US Dollar. More to follow on this story…

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February 25, 2015

‘When she says the Lord’s Prayer before having sex’ … & 8 other ‘Collabo’ memes that will crack you up!

by Anike Jacobs Nigerians sure know how to create hilarious stuff. Barely 24 hours after the release of Psquare’s ‘Collabo’ video featuring Don Jazzy, social media users have created memes poking fun at the Mavin boss. You’re certainly in the right place if all you want this morning is a jolly good laugh. Check these... Read More

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February 25, 2015

All you should know about the model who hypnotized Psquare, Don Jazzy in ‘Collabo’ video (PHOTOS)

by Kemisola Filani We presume by now that you must have seen the viral video ‘Collabo’ by Psqaure featuring Don Jazzy. The Clarence Peters & Jude “Engees” Okoye directed video is hilarious, has an excellent story line and is not the standard Psquare music video with lots of twerking ladies. It features the pop twins and... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Charles Soludo: Dear Pres. Jonathan, you totally missed the point on the missing N30 trillion

by Charles Soludo I believe that the pressures of office and the hectic electioneering campaigns have not allowed him time to read my articles or that his staff have not explained the contents to him… My attention has been drawn this morning to an article entitled: “Jonathan Replies Soludo over “missing N30 trillion” claim”— extracting... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Househelp gives employer’s N5.5million jewellery to fraudsters, claims she was hypnotized

by Anike Jacobs An 18-year-old domestic househelp, Mercy Odita, who works for one Ngozi Okeke at Road 8, Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah, has been accused of stealing her employer’s gold jewellery and other fashion accessories worth N5.5m. Odita however opened up to the police claiming she delivered the stolen items on the 10th of February to... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Atiku donates $100,000 to IDPs in Adamawa

by James Sambo Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is still in the habit of donating to charitable causes despite losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries to Muhammadu Buhari. He made a $100,000 donation to Internally Displaced People’s camp in Yola, Adamawa state, where his American University of Nigeria is also said to be... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Seplat shuts down Oben plant to expand, improve gas delivery

by Jewel Stephen The NPDC/SEPLAT Joint Venture has announced the shut-down of its Oben gas plant to enable tie-in of its expansion unit with the existing plant. The 10 day long shut down is scheduled for February 22nd to March 5th and will enable the company tie in its newly installed, 2 x 75 mmmscf/d... Read More

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February 25, 2015

YNaija Editorial: This is what the election postponement continues to cost Nigeria

Prior to the postponement of the general elections, speculation about a possible breakdown of law and order as well as social security had been mounting all over the country, a development which made a lot of citizens relocate from urban areas to their ancestral communities. The delayed elections have thus brought some relief to the... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Beware of insincere advisers, Jonathan advises public office holders

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said most of those who claim to be advisers and admirers of government are insincere. The President was speaking at the burial of the nine prominent women political leaders, who died of auto crash on East-West road near Ahoada-Mbiama road in Rivers State on their way to... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Anglican Primate refuses to pray for a certain presidential candidate…

by Iyobosa Omoregie Primate of the Orthodox Anglican Church, Nigeria, Bishop Christopher Umane, has revealed that he declined an invitation to pray for one of the leading presidential candidates so as not to offend God. While speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 24, in Benin City, Edo State, Umane urged President Goodluck Jonathan of the... Read More

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February 25, 2015

APC doesn’t want Boko Haram attacks to end – Fayose makes another claim

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has accused the leadership of All Progressives Congress(APC) of not wanting the spate of insurgency to abate in the country. Fayose was reacting to the statement of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, saying that the Federal Government was planning to use a fake Ibrahim Shekau to... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Fayose is dragging Ekiti in the mud || Opeyemi Bamidele describes his governor as a ‘cancer’

by Kolapo Olapoju A member of House of Representatives, Opeyemi Bamidele, has described Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as a ‘cancer’, over his constant attacks and seeming obsession with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bamidele bemoaned the fact that Fayose was denigrating the age and person of Buhari to the extent... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Tonto Dikeh’s Mr. X ‘divorced his wife after 6 months’ + see other actresses dating/married to husbands on rebound

by Anike Jacobs New findings have revealed that Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh’s Mr X – Churchill Oladunni – is divorced. Contrary to reports that he is still happily married with kids, a friend of the businessman claims otherwise. The friend who took to Twitter @larucheebam to defend him claims he was at the wedding in... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Seyi Shay’s new grey mane… err, thank God it’s a weave (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor No. Hair trends boomed in the last quarter and we’ve seen celebrities try out a lot of different shades of hair color. From red to pink and for some it went well, for the others not so much. One of such is Seyi’s new mane. The artiste was spotted rocking a grey... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Jonathan reacts to Kano, Yobe bombings, says Boko Haram is getting desperate

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to today’s suicide bombings in Yobe and Kano describing the act as “callous” and “desperate”. In a statement released this evening by Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special; Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Jonathan condemned the attack on innocent civilians saying the insurgents are... Read More

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February 24, 2015

You may know English but you need this test to get into the UK now

by Chinwe Okafor The UK government has announced important changes to language testing for visa applications, reducing the number of tests accepted for visa purposes and bringing in new requirements for the way the tests will be administered. IELTS – the world’s most popular test of English for higher education and global migration – has... Read More

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February 24, 2015

10 things we won’t forget easily from Wizkid/Skales’ Twitter fight (READ)

by Chinwe Okafor Wizkid and Skales aired their rather conspicuous dirty laundry on Monday for the world to see – and yes, it really was dirty. The two landed in an ugly Twitter fight with a lot of revelations unearthed. So much that you won’t believe these two used to be ‘bros’. Though the beef... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Seyi Law’s wife makes an appearance after painful miscarriage

by Chinwe Okafor Still a sad news to accept but God knows why he does what he does. Seyi Law’s wife, who recently lost her unborn child was spotted all cheered up with fellow comedian’s Basketmouth’s wife. We are glad she’s all smiles now – things can only get better.

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