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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October 13, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

#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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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

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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

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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October 12, 2014

@thisVerySeyi: Kamisi’s story – Episode 1 (Y! Fiction)

by Oluwaseyi Ige The coal at the fireplace was smouldering and the cold was descending gradually as the last rays of the sun ducked behind the dark clouds. The sound of speeding cars on the expressway was a contrast to the otherwise stillness of the surroundings. She could tell the type of cars as they... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Think about it, did a bird really turn into a woman in Lagos?

by Akan Ido First things first – birds don’t turn into human beings. Well, since that’s out of the way we can delve into the story all over Lagos claiming a bird, presumed to have diabolical powers, collided with an electric pole in the Oshodi area of the metropolis and immediately transformed into a woman.... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Labaran Maku announces his resignation date

by Godwin Akanfe Sources close to the Minister for Information, Labaran Maku, have just informed YNaija that he has announced his intention to resign from office. His resignation is in order to run for the office of Nasarawa state in the 2015 general elections. Mr. Maku made the announcement a few minutes ago at St.... Read More

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October 12, 2014

@JudgeIyke: The #Chibok girls and Malala’s legacy (Y! FrontPage)

by Ikemesit Effiong Early in 2013, long before talk about her became the new sexy in the West’s media circus or Nigerian social media circles, I asked a salient question, Where are our Malalas? A move to the United Kingdom, a global speaking circuit gig, United Nations endorsement, many a media interview and a Nobel... Read More

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October 12, 2014

@GbengaGold: Why I will take the Broom over the Umbrella any time (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi I am a member of the All Progressives Congress and I make no apologies for that. I love my party and most of the politicians therein. I believe most of our governors are the best-performing in the country because they have delivered on their promises, some under very unfavourable circumstances. I also... Read More

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October 12, 2014

@Survivor17 : “I’ve defied death several times” and other rare facts about me” (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi Thanks to my dear friend ShiShi who tagged me in a post about sharing 20 random facts about myself, I’m about to unleash myself on you dear readers. 🙂 1. I love music to a point of obsession. 2. I love to try new things and foods. 3. I enjoy applying and... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Opinion: Dear GEJ, this Pastor needs a private jet

by Monsieur Adebutu ‘”Go ye therefore into the world and teach my gospel,” that kinda thing was what the Lord told us and the disciples. Going to all corners of the world, you’ll agree with me sir, has become difficult without a private jet especially for us Pastors. That is the reason I’m addressing this... Read More

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October 12, 2014

@Alabaster85: Diary of the girl child (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun For fourty weeks I sojourned Inside the lonely liquor-filled world Tumbling & living on fluid With no friend,confidant nor foe I longed for an escape,for liberty,for light Then suddenly hell’s door opened In labour mama cried & panted With some umpires screaming ‘push’ at intervals Dawn to dusk the battle lingered Wished... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Jesus will not do the will of God for us (Part 3)

by Femi Aribisala Read: Jesus will not do the will of God for us (Part 1) Read: Jesus will not do the will of God for us (Part 2) What is the way, the truth and the life of eternal life, which is the will of the Father? Jesus is the way, the truth and... Read More

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October 12, 2014

@SimonKolawole : The difficult options before @AsiwajuTinubu

by Simon Kolawole Being a kingmaker could be fun, but these are not the most exciting times in the life of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the next few weeks, or even days, he has difficult political decisions to make... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Oh no, she didn’t! BBA winner, Dillish Mathews goes TOPLESS in new photos (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Big Brother Africa winner, Dillish Mathews is currently having fun in her native Namibia. The beautiful lady has shared a variety of pictures from her holiday getaway but these ones sure takes the cake. Dillish who has been on a Safari trip all morning took a break to spend some time with... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Say what? Did Kcee actually wade into the Tiwa Savage marital crisis

by Anike Jacobs Viral reports claimed that the ‘Limpopo crooner’ Kcee has waded into the Tiwa Savage marital crisis. Kcee who is also not telling the media the truth about his marriage, allegedly lent his voice to the ongoing marital crisis between Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun during a radio interview last Friday. He allegedly... Read More

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October 12, 2014

War in Edo state | Armed thugs invade lawmakers quarters, destroy cars

by Iyobosa Omorogie The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly got worse on Saturday as armed men invaded the legislators’ quarters and destroyed 36 cars belonging to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The thugs further shot at doors and windows of seven chalets inhabited by APC lawmakers, leaving property worth several millions of... Read More

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October 11, 2014

Aww, how ADORABLE: Peter Okoye shares cute family picture

by Akan Ido Peter Okoye, one half of the talented music duo, Psquare can’t hide his love for family as he put up a picture of his wife, Omotayo and son, Cameron. He posted the picture on Instagram with the caption: “Sweet Mother and Son #FamilyIsEverything” Don’t you just love this picture? Sure you do.

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October 11, 2014

He’s smoking HOT! This Wizkid shot has drawn over 12,000 Instagram likes

by Isi Esene Starboy, Wizkid is really the king of Instagram – Davido fans will dispute this. The artiste who’s presently spotting a new hairstyle put up a picture on Instagram and his over 375,000 followers just can’t stop buzzing. The EME artiste wore African prints, a black bandana and looks that could literally kill. Did... Read More

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October 11, 2014

Gbenga Daniel plots Amosun’s downfall in Ogun

by Godwin Akanfe Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has reiterated the fact that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is back on its winning ways in Ogun State. Daniel, who stated this at a unification meeting held at his Asoludero Court residence in Sagamu said the coming together of a rainbow coalition of... Read More

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October 11, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: TAN accused of using rented crowd, Thugs invade Edo Assembly quarters, APC gets another presidential aspirant, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 11, 2014. The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN, a group passionately campaigning for a second term for Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, has been hit by allegation of fraud, with some members of the group accusing it of staging a crowd in support of the president and... Read More

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October 11, 2014

There was no jailbreak in Kiri-Kiri prison – Official

by Jewel Stephen Contrary to reports of a jailbreak yesterday at the Medium Security Prison, Kiri-Kiri, Lagos, the Nigerian Prison Service has said that there was no such thing. The prison yesterday witnessed heavy security lock-down following a rowdy protest by inmates. The spokesperson of the prison service, Ope Fatiniku reacted to reports saying: “Indeed,... Read More

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October 11, 2014

Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta

by Iyobosa Omorogie The daughter of the former Military Governor of Kano State, Brigadier Dominic Oneya was reportedly killed by gunmen yesterday at the JW Junction on Ovie Palace Road, Effurun, Delta State. The woman identified as Frances Oneya was said to have been killed by men believed to be armed robbers while on her way... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ministers with guber ambition to resign this week

I didn’t declare Suntai missing – Taraba Acting Governor

I’m not running for president again – @BukolaSaraki

@thisVerySeyi: Kamisi’s story – Episode 1 (Y! Fiction)

Think about it, did a bird really turn into a woman in Lagos?

Labaran Maku announces his resignation date

@JudgeIyke: The #Chibok girls and Malala’s legacy (Y! FrontPage)

@GbengaGold: Why I will take the Broom over the Umbrella any time (Y! Politico)

@Survivor17 : “I’ve defied death several times” and other rare facts about me” (Y! Superblogger)

Opinion: Dear GEJ, this Pastor needs a private jet

@Alabaster85: Diary of the girl child (Poem)

Femi Aribisala: Jesus will not do the will of God for us (Part 3)

@SimonKolawole : The difficult options before @AsiwajuTinubu

Oh no, she didn’t! BBA winner, Dillish Mathews goes TOPLESS in new photos (LOOK)

Say what? Did Kcee actually wade into the Tiwa Savage marital crisis

War in Edo state | Armed thugs invade lawmakers quarters, destroy cars

Aww, how ADORABLE: Peter Okoye shares cute family picture

He’s smoking HOT! This Wizkid shot has drawn over 12,000 Instagram likes

Gbenga Daniel plots Amosun’s downfall in Ogun

Today’s Daily Brief: TAN accused of using rented crowd, Thugs invade Edo Assembly quarters, APC gets another presidential aspirant, and more

There was no jailbreak in Kiri-Kiri prison – Official

Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta

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