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February 19, 2015

Newly-married Blessing Okagbare has a message for jealous ‘haters’ (READ)

by Chinwe Okafor Hope not. Blessing Okagbare got married to her heartthrob, Igho Otegheri last November and since then she has been out of the news… and the tracks. The 26-year-old posted on her Twitter handle on Tuesday something rather strange and unexpected from a woman happy in her marriage. “Stop stressing about me because I definitely do not pay... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Teenager stabs neighbour to death over firewood money

by Chinwe Okafor An 18-year-old man, Nwabuike Enwerem, has been arrested for allegedly killing his teenage neighbour, Sunday IIaya, in Lagos. The culprit apparently stabbed Ilaya with a knife on the left side of the neck during a scuffle over money given to their younger brothers to share. According to reports, the duo fought to... Read More
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February 19, 2015

YNaija Editorial: Dear INEC, we – and voters – are still waiting for you to do your job

Two weeks ago, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in his presentation to the council of states, revealed the percentages of permanent voter cards, PVC, collection in the respective states. A look at the percentage of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have been collected according to Mr. Jega’s presentation... Read More
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February 19, 2015

A parcel of land causes rift between Gov. Oshiomhole, Oba of Benin’s son

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, and a member of the Benin royal family, Prince Ekpen Erediuawa, are presently enmeshed in a discord of sorts over a parcel of land. Prince Ekpen Erediauwa resigned his appointment as Executive Director (Government House), after alleging that Oshiomhole harassed and threatened his life over the land... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Shell partners GE to sign on healthcare projects in Oloibiri, Bayelsa

by Akan Ido Thanks to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) which has just signed an MOU with General Electric (GE) for a comprehensive healthcare project to be situated in Ogbia local government area, Oloibiri and neighbouring communities where crude oil was first discovered in Nigeria would soon have a fully equipped general hospital. Other facilities... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Jonathan has a right to deploy soldiers for elections – Fayose doesn’t give two hoots about court order

by Kolapo Olapoju In spite of a court order barring the use of soldiers in the conduct of the elections, Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, insists that President Goodluck Jonathan will disregard the ruling and make use of soldiers for the forthcoming general elections. Justice R. M Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Sokoto,... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Ndani TV and YNaija set to honour Nigeria’s 100 most innovative persons in Tech at #YTech100 event during #SMWLagos 2015

by Jewel Stephen Again, Nigeria’s best 100 innovators in technology will be honoured at this year’s #YTech100 which will hold as part of the official events for the Social Media Week Lagos 2015. This year’s event with the theme “What’s Africa’s Next Wave?” will focus on the future of Africa’s technology industry. Speaking about the... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Opinion: Wait, Obasanjo is now in the APC, is this still change?

by Imoh David These people do not have the interest of the masses at heart. They only prey on the gullibility and desperation of the masses for their political gains. The problem with some politically enthusiastic folks in this election is that they do not know or they pretend like the 2015 elections is nothing... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Gov. Amosun raises alarm over fake voters’ cards

by Ranti Joseph Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, on Wednesday has raised alarm that no fewer than 600,000 fake Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, had been uncovered in the state. Amosun, who disclosed this after holding a closed door meeting with officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, including the Resident Electoral... Read More
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February 19, 2015

NASS amends constitution to give politicians salary-for-life || See the beneficiaries

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, February 18, while Nigerian troops were at war with Boko Haram insurgents, some politicians converged to approve salary-for-life… for some politicians. The National Assembly has completed the amendment of the 1999 Constitution, where life pension was approved for anybody who has been President or Vice President, Senate President or Deputy... Read More
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February 19, 2015

We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments

by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only the service chiefs can guarantee if/when the rescheduled elections will hold. Jega made the comments on Wednesday, February 18, while being interviewed by the Senate... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Olusegun Adeniyi: Some Abuja judges are being primed to game the election process…

by Olusegun Adeniyi While June 12 may mean different things to different people, what is not in doubt is that Nigerians paid an enormous price for the contrived and prolonged crisis that held back our country from peace and progress and for a long period divided our people. There is a joke I shared several... Read More
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February 19, 2015

APC writes GEJ, Jega over the use of soldiers during elections

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has written a letter to President Goodluck Jonathan and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, requesting full compliance to the judgment barring the participation of soldiers in elections in the country. The letter, dated February 16, 2015, was sent out from the... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Evans Bipi accuses APC of stage-managing Okrika rally attack

by Azubuike Azikiwe A lawmaker representing Ogu/Bolo state constituency in Rivers State House of Assembly, Evans Bipi, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, is responsible for the attack on its rally in Okrika on Tuesday, February 17. According to Bipi, the attack on the rally of the opposition party was... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Abdulrahman Leme: Nigeria may soon get its first elected female governor, and this is why

by Abdulrahman Leme Despite the fact that in the recent years women have participated actively in our political processes and have held several political and public offices, there hasn’t been a female governor, vice president or president in Nigeria. As Nigerians wait to go to the polls for the 2015 elections across the country, which... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Here are 12 reasons why you should vote for Pres. Jonathan

by James Sambo According to the Presidency, there are 12 reasons why Nigerians should vote President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election during the presidential election of March 28 presidential election. The 12 reasons were listed in an article titled, ‘Twelve reasons to support Jonathan’, which was published in the new edition of ‘Villascope’, the official magazine... Read More
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February 19, 2015

Jide Kosoko’s wife narrates how she survived a car accident

by Chinwe Okafor The wife of Nollywood actor, Jide kosoko, Henrietta Kosoko, was involved recently in an accident along Sagamu-Abeokuta road that nearly took her life. Speaking to Encomium magazine, she narrated her ordeal and her gratitude; “I went to Abeokuta for TAMPPAN national meeting on Thursday. I decided to stay over because my friend who was having... Read More
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February 19, 2015

We have to restrategise || Tinubu gives marching orders to APC stakeholders

by Temitope Onitiju Erstwhile governor of Lagos state and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has implored members of the opposition party to begin aggressive campaigns at the grassroots, so as to ensure the party is victorious in the general elections. During the APC stakeholders meeting held on Wednesday, February 18,... Read More
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February 19, 2015

OBJ has torn PDP into shreds || APC takes a swipe at ruling party

by Damilola Jagun According to the Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, the dramatic fashion in which Olusegun Obasanjo, departed the Peoples Democratic Party, was a sign of the end of the impact of the ruling party in the political scene of Nigeria. Obasanjo had on Monday, February 16, announced his exit from... Read More
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February 18, 2015

Davido hangs out with billionaire, Femi Otedola + All the juicy stuff you missed on Instagram today (PHOTOS)

by Kemisola Filani See for yourself! YNaija‘s ‘What you missed on Instagram today’ helps you stay up-to-date with all the buzz, selfies, and moments they share on the social media app, Instagram. When a young billionaire meets with an older billionaire, what more could one say. “Wake up with a purpose. Go to sleep with... Read More
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