@AtedoPeterside, @AOteh, @Chude, @DebolaLagos, others nominated for CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (See full list)

#Ebola is a form of population control – @ChrisBrown

by Anike Jacobs Speaking up on the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in America, pop star Chris Brown opines that it is a way of controlling the world’s population. He poured out his mind on twitter some moments ago. I don’t know … But I think this Ebola epidemic is a form of population control. Shit... Read More

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Oh no! Lightning kills three teenagers in Ogun

by Anike Jacobs Globally it has been estimated that 24,000 people are killed by lightning strikes each year and in Nigeria alone this year, we have had peculiar cases of a 15 year old boy, a pregnant woman and travellers that were killed by Lightning at different times. Three teenagers, Sunday Mulero, 13, Dare Olaifa,15... Read More

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Photonews: The Wives Stage Play, Muson Centre, Lagos

[slideshow_deploy id=’310725′] What: The Wives Stage Play Where: Muson centre lagos island lagos When: 11 October, 2014 Photos by: Hycinth Iyereosa Email: ynaijaphotos@gmail.com

Nigeria needs to start developing talents and gifts of its youths

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Andre was only 13 when his father sent him to a tennis academy in Florida to spend three months. After watching him play briefly, the coach told his father to take his money back and let him train the boy for free because he thought the boy was the most talented kid he... Read More

How Fayemi lost to Fayose remains a big mystery – Wole Soyinka

by Azubuike Azikiwe Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described as a ‘mystery’ the loss of incumbent governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, to governor-elect, Ayo Fayose. Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress party, lost the Ekiti governorship election of Saturday, 21 June to Fayose, who contested under the Peoples Democratic party. Soyinka, who is usually... Read More

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Playwright, Sefi Atta & Patrick-Jude Oteh team up to produce ‘Last Stand’ [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido “Last Stand” is the first in a new series of modern Nigerian family dramas written by Atta, and the play is about a battle of wills between a dying general and his estranged heirs. When General Mashood Balogun on his deathbed decides to leave his estate to his first son Rotimi, bypassing... Read More

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Innovation Associates, Data Associates, Social Media Associates, Communication Associates & more: RED is hiring!

You want to change the world, you’re ready to do the heavy lifting and for you it’s greatness or nothing, no matter how tough it gets? Well, #WeAreHiring! #TeamRED #Expansion – A job at RED is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. You’ll do things you never thought you could.... Read More

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Oshodi ‘Witch Bird Woman” has died

by Anike Jacobs We have just gathered that the Lagos bird which caused a stir at Cappa Bus Stop, Oshodi Lagos on Friday, after allegedly metamorphosing into a woman, has died. According to eyewitnesses, a bird, presumed to have diabolical powers, collided with an electric pole in the Oshodi area of the metropolis and immediately... Read More

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@RonaldNzimora: The amazing power of e-mail marketing (Y! Business)

by Ronald Nzimora The Amazing Power of Email Marketing In Business: How To Guarantee Your Business Generates Predictable Income Month After Month Using Email Dear Friend, 2 days ago I was trying to fight off boredom and kill off the last effects of writer’s block so I got on Twitter and started tweeting about business.... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: OBJ takes GEJ, Kashamu to the cleaners | Kashamu kicks right back | GEJ gets troubling security report | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal turns INEC counselor? Leadership OBJ takes GEJ, Kashamu to the cleaners. Nation Kashamu kicks right back. Nation GEJ gets troubling security report. Leadership Buhari can’t wait to battle PDP next year. Leadership Sam Nda-Isaiah plays... Read More

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“Tax us? For what?!” – Bishop Oyedepo talks to Reuters

by Anike Jacobs Nigeria’s richest pastor, Bishop David Oyedepo with an estimated net worth of $150 million, has given reasons to justify why Nigerian Mega churches should not pay taxes. For a while now, there have been debates on having Nigerian Mega churches with their hefty congregations pay fat tax bill. The recent tragedy that... Read More

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@TundeLeye: Have you met the Nigerian ‘Ministry of Political Groups’? (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye Nigeria is a peculiar place. A lot is said about the death of our manufacturing industry and how we are not producing much. But this is just what haters say. Because they refuse to see the great and unique things that Nigeria produces day in day out. So here goes a few... Read More

Jumoke Aruleba: Nobody holy pass!

by Jumoke Aruleba I need a church. I need a fire and brimstone, direct contact to the Holy Spirit kind of church. You know, the type that you see in Nollywood movies, where God would strike you down sharp sharp if you dare think out of line. I need direct access to that kind of... Read More

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@DemolaRewaju: If Noah were a Lagosian (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju (A form of this story appears from one or two authors but not in this form. I first wrote this piece and published it via my Facebook page on December 8th, 2010.) “And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence through... Read More

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@MickeySunny: This is how to solve Nigeria’s problems

by Michael Ogundana If you live in your own doubts and underestimate what men of vision can do and achieve, this quote is for you: “Some believe there is nothing one man or one woman can do against the enormous array of the world’s ills — against misery, against ignorance, or injustice and violence. Yet... Read More

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@TemiAdebiyi to Mimiko: For joining @PdpNigeria, you are a disappointment!

by Temitope Adebiyi Your journey back to the PDP isn’t a surprise to some of us who had followed your political steps closely ever since you were returned as Ondo state governor elect. Even though, so many had argued that you are not going to return to the PDP because of the vituperation you had... Read More

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Say goodbye to long and tedious university admission process with 1Plify.com [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido LeBrug Limited, a company with the sole objective of creating a new breed of successful e-businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the launch of 1Plify, an interactive platform that connects Nigerian students with reputable institutions across the world. 1Plify was created to meet the need for a simplified admission process amongst Nigerian... Read More

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The Navy’s war against illegal oil bunkering records more success

by Tony Tamuno In what its head of operations, Usman Yahaya, described as a regular exercise, the NNS pathfinder in Rivers State, has come down hard on people who bunker oil products illegally and other sea robbers. The base captured over 20 wooden boats and two barges containing about 100 litres of substances suspected to... Read More

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Aww: What TY Bello said two weeks ago, before having the twins (photos)

by Anike Jacobs’ There is a new mum in town and it’s none other than renowned photographer and artiste, TY Bello. The singer-photographer who has been married to hubby, Kashetu Bello, for nine years now, has put to bed in the United States of America. She delivered a set of twin boys, whom have already... Read More

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Yay! Singer, TY Bello gives birth to twins in the US (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Reports reaching us indicate that former singer and celebrated photographer, TY Bello has given birth to twins after nine years of marriage. Bello who was a member of the popular gospel music group, KUSH, reportedly gave birth to the twins – who they’ve already named Christopher and Christian – in the United... Read More

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Gen. Buhari, others visit Fashola, seeks support for presidential bid

by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, former military president and chieftain of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) today visited Babatunde Fashola, the Governor of Lagos State to personally invite him to attend his formal declaration for president next Wednesday. Buhari, who had thrice lost presidential contests intends to vie for the presidency next year... Read More

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Don’t beg, just do the needful – OBJ tells GEJ, others

by Isi Esene Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has told President Goodluck Jonathan to do the needful instead of inundating him with pleas of forgiveness. Obasanjo who was the president before late Umar Musa Yar’Adua said this today following his return from South Africa where he had gone to deliberate on South Sudan’s increasing insecurity and violence.... Read More

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#TheYNaijaInterview: Why I veered into online publishing – PR expert, @ToniKan11

by Wilfreed Okiche Toni Kan is perhaps best known for his creative writing career which kicked off effectively in the iconic Hints magazine and spawned a top selling short story collection, Nights of the Creaking Bed among other titles. But not many know about Toni Kan the business man. His Radi8 outfit which he runs... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Soyinka wants ‘Ekiti mystery’ corrected, Wike calls Rivers monorail a death trap, Saraki will not run for president, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 12, 2014. The disagreement between the Minister of State for the Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, took a fresh turn on Sunday when he (Wike) declared that Amaechi’s government has failed. Wike, who made this declaration on Sunday at... Read More

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Bookvine Publishers release book trailer, cover for Seun Salami’s ‘Sex Life’ collection (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Bookvine Publishers have released the official trailer and book cover for the latest collection of short stories by Nigerian writer, ‘Seun Salami, titled ‘The Sex Life of a Lagos Mad Woman’. According to Moyo Larmie, Copy Editor at Bookvine and Project Manager for the release, “as sophomore books go, the ‘Sex Life... Read More

Ministers with guber ambition to resign this week

by Laila Ibrahim There are indications that several ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet may soon leave to pursue their political ambitions. This is following an announcement made by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on his intention to vie for the governorship position in his native Nasarawa State. He said he will resign from... Read More

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I didn’t declare Suntai missing – Taraba Acting Governor

by Isi Esene The Taraba Acting Governor, Garba Umar has denied reports claiming he declared ailing Governor, Danbaba Suntai missing. Umar who released a statement through his spokesman, Kefas Sule, explained that he simply told reporters that he was yet to set eyes on the governor since his return from his medical trip abroad. The... Read More

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I’m not running for president again – @BukolaSaraki

by Godwin Akanfe Former Kwara state governor, Senator Bukola Saraki, has announced the suspension of his bid for the presidency in next year’s general elections. Senator Saraki says he is deciding to step down his ambition because, according to him, Nigeria’s political outlook for 2015 is very complicated and “this is the time for every... Read More

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