Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com

October 10, 2014

Shame! PDP political thugs exchange blows in Abuja, journalists were not spared too

by James Sambo The National Campaign Office of the Peoples Democratic Party, Maitama, Abuja, Thursday literately turned to a boxing ring when some political thugs suspected to be working for the Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, engaged in fisticuffs with his suspected opponents. It was gathered that the thugs, who were many in... Read More

Nyesom Wike, Olisa Mteuh, Peter Odili

October 10, 2014

Felabration 2014: Forever lives Fela Kuti

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The 16th annual Felabration festival will be happening in Lagos from October 13 to 19, and many fans are looking forward to the occasion with plenty of excitement. Felabration is an annual festival of music and arts in honour of Fela Kuti, and it’s one of the most important events in Nigerian... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Elections before elections

by Akin Osuntokun There is something palpably teleological about presidential elections in Nigeria. Over time there has evolved a successive pattern of political conditioning that orientates the Nigerian public to accurately anticipate outcomes of presidential elections independent of the actual conduct of the election itself. Outcomes are anticipated and legitimised by this conditioning with or... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Opinion: 2015 elections in Niger state – We should not sacrifice merit for zoning

by Ibraheem Yahaya “Leaders must have that sense of trusteeship, that they are only temporarily in charge of the destinies of their people and that their duty is not only to discharge that trust, but also to pass it on to equally trustworthy and competent hands.” Lee Kuan Yew A nation governs best when its leader governs free... Read More

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October 10, 2014

@YomaVictor: Linda Ikeji is number one, now this is where to go from here

by Yoma Victor Social media sphere has for the past week been filled with stories of our one and only celebrity-gossip-blogger, Linda Ikeji’s troubles. So much has been said and there are no sides left yet untaken in the matter, but one thing that is definite, that no one can swear hands down, betting their lives... Read More

@yomavictor, blog, gossip, LIB, Linda Ikeji, ynaija, Yoma Victor

October 10, 2014

GlaxoSmithKline in 25% Aspen equity deal

by Tunji Andrews JGlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK), the U.K.’s biggest drugmaker, will take a stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. (APN) for an undisclosed sum, as part of an alliance to boost commercial operations in the Asian country. Glaxo, which announced its intention to sell part of its Aspen stake Tuesday, said... Read More

Aspen, equity, Glaxo

October 9, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Labour shuns Mimiko’s gesture, Tight security for Fayose’s swearing-in, PDP warns against endorsement of candidates, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 9, 2014. The two Labour Centres in the country, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have kicked against the reported plan by the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to host the Labour Party’s convention in Akure on Saturday. The leadership of the... Read More

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October 9, 2014

2face and Wizkid perform together for the first time at ‘Rumors’ nightclub (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Before now, two of Nigeria’s most talented artistes had never performed together. Pop stars, 2face Idibia and Wizkid, performed their collaboration, “Dance Go”, for the first time at the former’s Festac nightclub ‘Rumors’. Many other stars like, Sound Sultan, Lil Kesh, and Yung GreyC, also performed on the night, which was party... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“Nobody should ask me about Uche again” – Keshi is tired of talking about Ikechukwu Uche

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has revealed why Villareal FC forward, Ikechukwu Uche, has not been invited to play in the ongoing African cup of nations qualifiers, despite the Super Eagles’ dismal start to the campaign. While speaking to journalists on Wednesday, 8 October, Keshi says this would be the last... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“I was sleeping on the streets of Ghana” – Patoranking shares his struggle story

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian Dancehall act, Patoranking, who’s been having what’s arguably the best year of his career, says things weren’t always easy for him. During a recent interview on Ghanaian radio station, Star 103.5FM, Patoranking disclosed that at some point in his development, he slept on the streets of Osu, in Ghana. He said,... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“Marriage is for grown-ups” – Betty Irabor schools celebrity couples on Twitter

by Kolapo Olapoju When you have been married for over three decades, you’ve earned yourself a right to speak about marriage. Publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, was recently on Twitter, to advise celebrities on how best to manage their marriages. Irabor, who is the founder of ‘The Pink Ball Cancer Benefit’ says celebrities should... Read More

BETTY IRABOR, celebrity, genevieve magazine, Marriage, nigeria, Pink ball, social media, soni irabor, twitter.

October 9, 2014

Husband begs court to dissolve 20-year-old marriage over ‘sex starvation’

by Jewel Stephen Adetoro Onipede has asked a Customary Court, sitting in Igando, Lagos, to dissolve his 20-year-old marriage, over ‘sexual intercourse’ issues. 50-year-old Onipede filed a suit on 21 August seeking for the dissolution of his marriage, which had produced three children, on the ground of sex starvation by his wife. Onipede claimed that his wife refused to... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Police officer connives with four others to rape minor

by James Sambo The Vanguard is reporting that a police officer has been arrested for raping a minor. The officer, who is an orderly attached to the Executive Chairman of Kabo Local Government Council in Kano, was apprehended alongside four others for the offence. The police corporal, whose identity was not revealed by the Kano... Read More

gang-rape, Kabo, kano, minor, police, rape, SCID

October 9, 2014

OJ Simpson contracts HIV in prison, has four weeks to live

by Temitope Onitiju American footballer player and broadcaster, O.J Simpson, who is serving a 33-year jail term, is believed to have been infected with HIV from his transsexual lover, Jazmena Jameson. An exclusive front page story by National Enquirer, an Hollywood soft-sell publication, says that Simpson contracted the disease from Jameson in prison, and has... Read More

AIDS, American football, death, hiv, hollywood., Jazmena Jameson, legend, National Enquirer, O.J. Simpson, Prison

October 9, 2014

Richest lifestyle removes GEJ’s name from ‘Richest African Presidents’ list

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the demand by the Presidency that President Goodluck Jonathan’s name be removed from the list of “Africa’s Richest Presidents 2014”, the website, RichestLifestyle.com, has done the needful The article, which was published on 6 September, no longer has President Jonathan’s entry in it any more. The entry for 6th position now... Read More

africa, Celebrity net worth, President Goodluck Jonathan, Presidents, reuben abati, Richest lifestyle

October 9, 2014

Teenager to serve time for stealing eight tubers of yam

by Damilola Jagun At a hearing at the Magistrate’s Court in Ota, an 18-year-old man, Joshua Fagbolade, has been remanded in prison for stealing eight tubers of yam and two pieces of coco-yam, valued at N15,000. Police prosecutor, Corporal Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Tuesday, 7 October at about 5.00 p.m, behind... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Buhari postpones Presidential declaration

by Laila Ibrahim Former head of state and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed his formal declaration to contest for the presidency at the 2015 elections. Buhari was initially billed to declare yesterday, but his campaign organization has released a statement saying it has been postponed till Wednesday, 15 October. He is... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“She used my star” – Man says prophet of God advised him to murder wife

by Jewel Stephen A murderer, Ismail Yakubu, says a prophet of God advised him to kill his wife because she was the cause of his problems. Yakubu was arrested after he butchered his wife, Silifat Yakubu, and dumped her in a river in the neighbourhood. He confessed to the police that a certain prophet told... Read More

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October 9, 2014

@Alkayy: This is why Nigerian girls are still in trouble (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir It is no longer news that approximately 10.5 million kids are out of school in Nigeria, in proper context 1 out of 7 school children are out of school at the moment. This is one of the highest out of school figures globally; however, the odds are still greater against the girl... Read More

@alkayy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Borno, education, girl child, nigeria, ratio, Y! Frontpage, ynaija

October 9, 2014

@Adunnibaby: Dear Nigerian Army, it isn’t all about killing Shekau

by Abimbola Adelakun The Nigerian Army seems fixated with killing Abubakar Shekau, the equally self-obsessed psychopath who not only fancies himself a reincarnate of Osama bin Laden but also rides on the wave of moral panic ISIS is generating all over the place. He is the Army’s first obsession. Their second obsession concerns the unwitting... Read More

@adunnibaby, Abimbola Adelakun, Abubakar Shekau, boko haram, Nigerian Army, opinion, ynaija

October 9, 2014

Wizkid explains what happened to his collaboration with Rihanna and Chris Brown (VIDEO)

by Temitope Onitiju After the release of his sophomore album, ‘Ayo’, Wizkid’s fans were disappointed not to see his much-hyped collaboration with American stars, Rihanna and Chris Brown. However, in a recent interview with DJ Abrantee on Capital XTRA, Wizkid said the collaborations have been kept for his next album, adding that the track with... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Elumelu announces Delta governorship aspiration in church

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has declared his intention to run for governorship of Delta State at the 2015 elections. Elumelu, who is the younger brother of renowned banker and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, made the announcement at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Onicha-Uku in... Read More

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October 9, 2014

PDP lawmaker almost killed in Benin (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Iyobosa Omorogie A lawmaker of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rasak Momoh has been beaten to a pulp by thugs in Benin. Momoh, who represents Etsako 1 Constituency in Edo State House of Assembly was attacked on Tuesday, 7 October, at about 11pm at the State Legislative Quarters in Benin. After beating him to... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Are there really 64 million illiterate adults in Nigeria? @YNaija investigates

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Just over a week ago, a report which went viral claimed that there are 64 million illiterate adults in Nigeria. The report attributed the statement to Esther Uduehi, the head of the National Mass Education Commission. That statistic made it look like Nigeria is predominantly composed of cave men, so we decided... Read More

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October 9, 2014

@Ohluwamayowa: How to deal with the fear of the unknown (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele In the few years I have spent on Earth so far… I have seen that many people suffer from the fear of the unknown. This fear, often times, keeps us from reaching out for things we truly want. It keeps us tied to one spot… it cripples us. If care isn’t taken,... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Has Peter Okoye gone solo? One half of Psquare reportedly signs deal with Olympic milk

by Kolapo Olapoju Just when we thought Psquare was more united than ever, after settling the rift that sought to tear them apart, reports surface that Peter has signed a solo deal. It is believed that for the first time, Peter has left Paul in the dark, as he has signed an endorsement deal to... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Woman claims to have gotten pregnant after watching porn movie

by Damilola Jagun You might want to reconsider watching pornography on 3D, as a woman claims to have concieved while watching a 3D adult video. The white woman, Jennifer Stewart, said that she got pregnant with a black baby while watching the movie. Her husband, Eric Johnson, a soldier, had been away for 3-years serving in... Read More

3D, adult video, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Stewart, pregnancy

October 9, 2014

41-year-old man arrested in Jigawa for defiling 9-year-old girl

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 41-year-old man, Zakari Imam, has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Hadejia City in Jigawa State. The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC. The state commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Muhmmad Gidado, while speaking to newsmen in Dutse, on Wednesday, 8... Read More

Jigawa State, molestation, Muhmmad Gidado, Niger Republic, nigeria, NSCDC, rape, Zakari Imam

October 9, 2014

There are many fifth columnists in the armed forces – CDS

by Akan Ido The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh has alleged that there are fifth columnists in the military. Badeh said this yesterday in Abuja during a workshop on ‘Security/Media Relations in Crisis Management’. The workshop which is scheduled to last three days was organized by the Office of National Security Adviser in conjunction... Read More

alex badeh, boko haram, CDs, Chris Olukolade, media politics, nigeria

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