by Kolapo Olapoju The Adamawa state bye-election slated for Saturday, 11 October, has been stopped, following the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja, that the former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Bala Ngilari, be sworn in as the governor of the state. Ngilari had resigned from his post on 14 July, but... Read More
by Chidi Okoye A 42-year-old Indiana man, Michael Bessigano, has been accused of having sex with a guinea fowl. Bessigano, who was arrested on charges of bestiality and killing a domestic animal, had been previously convicted of having sex with a chicken. According to the ‘Times of Munster’, the suspect allegedly went to a local... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States’ governments to scuttle the efforts of the Nigerian government in fighting the war against Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode was a guest on Channels TV’ Sunrise programme on Wednesday,... Read More
by Tony Tamuno Tanker drivers have gone on strike in Rivers state causing a scarcity of petroleum products that has seen long queues return to petrol stations across Port Harcourt. Meanwhile, a member of the tanker drivers’ branch of NUPENG told YNaija that the strike was to bring the government’s attention to the poor conditions... Read More
by Isi Esene YNaija2015.com, Nigeria’s leading political blog has announced the second instalment of its novel platform to cover elections in Nigeria. TheYNaija2015 Situation Room. This edition cover the run-off Governorship elections in Adamawa this Saturday, 11 October 2014. The Situation Room is presented in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub. “The first edition was a revelation,” says the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Another incredible list has just been published on RichestLifestyle.com, and Winners’ Chapel Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in the world with an estimated net worth of $150 million. Surprisingly, out of the top ten richest pastors in the WORLD, five of them are Nigerians. “A pastor is an ordained leader of... Read More
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Peter Obi finds shelter under the umbrella. YNaija IBB goes Terminator on us. Vanguard Buhari gives new date for declaration. Leadership TUC, NLC, others give Mimiko the cold shoulder. Leadership Folarin moves to takeover Ajimobi’s job.... Read More
by Chidi Okoye Former Military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), who is recuperating in Germany after a surgery, says he misses Nigeria terribly. Speaking with reporters in a telephone conversation facilitated by former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday, the former military head said “I appreciate all those who... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze Nollywood Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan is momentarily delighted, as he says Nigerians have responded positively to the release on his new movie, ‘October 1. The film maker recently premièred his psychological thriller flick, ‘October 1’, written by Tunde Babalola, which features veteran actor, Sadiq Daba in the lead role. YNaija caught up... Read More
by Anike Jacobs The richestlifestyle.com has come up with a list of the richest African presidents and interestingly, President Jonathan is No. 6 on the list. “Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It is also world’s second most populous continent and regarded as the poorest continent. There are 47 nations in... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Following the resumption of schools today, the Lagos state government has distributed sanitary wares and education instructional materials such as water tanks, buckets, soap, gloves, posters, handbills, instructional compact discs and handouts on the Ebola virus disease (EVD) to schools to prevent the outbreak of the disease in schools. Special Adviser to... Read More
by Sunny Ikhioya I have followed the series of reactions trailing the disaster at the Synagogue Church of all Nations with a sense of shock and disbelief. It is as if some people have been waiting in the wings for the man of God to fail, forgetting that he is a mortal indeed, like the... Read More
by Lanre Olagunju Of all the numerous challenges posing a threat to Africa’s prosperity and well-being, unemployment occupies the lion share. Whether this challenge is causing African leaders sleepless night is something I am not so certain about. The challenge of unemployment is multi-faceted; in the sense that it’s one challenge that champions a couple... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Obi’s change of allegiance came on Monday after leaders of the the PDP held a meeting with him at his home in Onitsha. The PDP delegation was by the deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekwerumadu. Speaking to... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Whenever it’s election season, the creativity in politics comes to the fore.. KoroNation, a campaign support-group of Musiliu Obanikoro, have set the bar for campaign/awareness strategy by remixing the Mavins smash hit, ‘Dorobucci’, and coming up with ‘Korobucci’. The Minister of State for Defence, hasn’t yet stated his intention to vie for the governorship of... Read More
by James Sambo Two people, a welder and another staff of the Bauchi State water board were on Tuesday killed during a fire outbreak at Misau local government area of the state. Reports say the fire started while the welder was working on a leaking oil tank. The fire reportedly razed a section of the water... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Pastor Jonathan Ojigbo, the presiding minister of God Solution Ministry, Delta State, has been arrested by the police for killing one of his church members, Evi Samson, with some concoction believed to be Juju, Daily Independent report. The pastor who is also a registrar at one of the magistrate courts in Delta,... Read More
by Isi Esene Four people have been arrested in London, United Kingdom for planning or instigating a terror attack. The men, two aged 21 and two aged 20, were held by counter-terrorism police. A 21-year-old was reportedly Tasered by officers. All the suspects are said to be in police custody and investigations are still ongoing in... Read More
by Tunji Andrews The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced on Monday, in furtherance of its commitment to provide leadership in establishing private refineries, by acquiring more than 1,000 hectares for its proposed $3 billion (N495 billion) refineries. The IPMAN National President, Chinedu Okoronkwo, who spoke of the Kogi and Bayelsa state... Read More
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the opinion of the Lagos-based legal practitioner, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) that some people are planning to relocate from the state after the inauguration of the governor-elect In the statement made available to newsmen by his... Read More
Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest source of international postgraduate students in the United Kingdom. The council’s research forecasted that UK will have 241,000 postgraduate international students by 2024, maintaining its position as one of the top two destinations for studying a postgraduate... Read More
by Isi Esene International music channel, MTV Base has reacted to the debate brewing on social media over the programme aired on Independence Day titled, ‘The Best Naija Songs Ever on MTV Base.’ According to Alex Okosi, the Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, the list of artistes and songs featured... Read More
by Laila Ibrahim Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has elevated the late Bayero’s son, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the position of Wambai and Ahmad Ado Bayero. Emir Sanusi announced the appointments and reshuffling at his palace over the weekend, saying it became necessary following the death of Tijjani Hashim, Galadiman Kano, which created a... Read More
by Godwin Akanfe It appears there has been some money laundering attempt at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, managed by Sahelian Energy. Last month the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission probed Sahelian Energy for purportedly diverting N670 million of the company’s money to the Fidelity bank account of their sister firm Northwest Power. Incar Power, a... Read More
by Akan Ido About five people were killed over the weekend in Ankpa, Kogi State following an attack by suspected cult members. According to reports from the Leadership Newspapers several others were also wounded in the attack. One of the notorious leaders of the cult group, who led a squad that killed one Sule Prince... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Even if you are not watching the 2014 edition of the Big Brother reality show, when something sexual occurs in the house, people pay attention. Nigeria’s representative Lilian, is the lead actor in the first major talking point of the Big Brother Africa Hotshots, after she got her ass comprehensively squeezed by Namibian housemate,... Read More
by Akan Ido The Federal Government has given even more reasons why the consumption of hides and skins (better known as ponmo) is dangerous to health. In a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Isuwa Adamu, the Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), said ‘ponmo’ does not have nutritional benefits. He said some... Read More
by Akan Ido Popular gospel act, Tope Alabi has finally opened up on her relationship with late Prophet Ajanaku. Alabi, who was rumoured to be having an affair with the prophet who happened to be her former spiritual father, said there was nothing sexual between them both. According to her, she had already parted ways... Read More
by Chris Bamidele When I see people who try to befriend their exes for whatever reasons, I simply tell them they shouldn’t, because staying chummy with a former flame can seriously affect the foundation of existing romantic relationships. Interestingly, it goes both ways: Having warm thoughts about an ex decreases the quality of current relationships,... Read More
by Akan Ido Budding artiste Shadrach Adeboye aka Shaydee of Empire Mates Entertainment label has featured in a new single titled ‘Anything for you’ by Big Mo. Big Mo is an upcoming rap act and an EME affiliate, who has already collaborated with the likes of Praiz, Iyanya and Banky W. “Anything for you” is an afro-pop song... Read More