September 23, 2014

@TranscorpPLC plans remarkable N8 billion, 1 week IPO

by Tunji Andrews Transcorp Hotels plans to start marketing its initial public offering (IPO) from September 24, aiming to raise N8 billion ($48.8 million) to part-finance the construction of two new hotels in Africa’s biggest economy, its prospectus showed. The hotel company said it will offer 800 million shares to investors at N10. The sale... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Happy Birthday Boy! Peter Okoye and wife gush about their six year old son, Cameron

by S’ola Filani How time flies! First heir of the P-Sqaure clan, Cameron Okoye, is six today and his excited parents – Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo – have taken to social media to gush about how much they adore him. His mum, Lola Omotayo wrote “Happy 6th Birthday to our wonderful son Cameron-Jayden Okoye!... Read More

Cameron Okoye, Lola Omotayo, PSquare

September 23, 2014

@Tosinfat: Best served cold- Episode 9 (Y! Fiction)

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo The revealation of the possibility of Gboye being alive sent shivers down my spine. I had long given up on his safe return. I wasn’t sure if I ought to react; happy? How do you relate with a man who has been gone for so long? A man who put you in... Read More

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September 23, 2014

We hear some schools are demanding for ‘Ebola Discharge certificates’ from Parents

by S’ola Filani Although Nigeria has been declared free of the deadly Ebola virus, it appears some schools have taken the precautionary measures further by demanding for ‘Ebola Discharge certificates from parents, before accepting students into their classes. The action has since been described as absurd. Usually, it is only Ebola victims who survive their... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Forget the viral picture | Dubai-based Nigerian journalist claims Abubakar Shekau is alive and well

by S’ola Filani Yesterday a photograph of a corpse believed to be that of Abubakar Shekau, leader of the deadly Islamic sect, emerged on the internet and went viral. However, Dubai-based Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who was recently flown to Nigeria to negotiate with the insurgents has refuted claims that Abubakar Shekau is dead. Mr. Salkida who... Read More

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September 23, 2014

It wasn’t us: Auditor-General’s office disowns alleged N123 billion fraud report indicting Oronsaye

by Isi Esene The Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF) has dissociated itself from media reports alleging that a report from that office indicted a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye of complicity in a N123 billion Naira fraud. In a full page disclaimer published on... Read More

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September 23, 2014

#WhatsUpAfrica: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and zombie Christians

by Akan Id0 Reactions to the rift between Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his wife, Anita have been divided with many seeing her decision to file for divorce has ‘ungodly’. #WhatsUpAfrica’s Ikenna Azuike beams his searchlight on reactions to the development which he thinks are far more revealing and interesting than the divorce case. According to... Read More

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September 23, 2014

@Chrisbamidele: “The sex was great” and other lies girls tell

by Chris Bamidele Girls are so mysterious, most times enigmatic. They have more layers than an onion, and no man, not even the very wise King Solomon was able to figure them out. Girls are just confusing by default. Though many of them strive to be honest, truthful, and forthright; truth is they do not... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Several injured as thugs storm court, disrupt proceedings against Fayose

by S’ola Filani Some yet-to-be identified thugs, invaded the premises of the High Court in Ado Ekiti and engaged themselves in a free-for-all. They further disrupted proceedings in a case challenging the eligibility of the Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, to contest the June 21 governorship election. The judge, Justice Isaac Ogunyemi, had earlier on Monday delivered a... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Send your girl child to school and make money – UNICEF tells Northern parents

by S’ola Filani “We want to tell parents: ‘If you send a girl to secondary school, you will get more money later’. The longer she attends school, the greater the economic benefits” As part of promoting the girl child education in the Northern Nigeria, a UNICEF-supported programme, was inaugurated in Sokoto on Monday, and aimed... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Suspected killers of Kebbi finance director nabbed in Sokoto

by Aminu Tukur The police in Sokoto have arrested five people in connection to the killing of the Alhaji Yahaya Sa’idu, a Director of Finance, Kebbi Government House. Sa’idu was murdered about a week ago at Kwannawa Village in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of the state. According to police spokesman, DSP Almustapha Sani, the victim’s... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Soldier detained for molesting, shaving pastor’s hair in Delta

by Isi Esene A soldier attached to the 3 Battalion, Effunrun, Delta State, is facing disciplinary action for allegedly maltreating a clergyman, Felix Omas. The soldier was said to have been arrested for detaining the victim and shaving off his hair. According to Omas, the soldier, one of those stationed to guard a check point on... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@ActiveHarris: Punishment for kids

by Harris Aliyu In criminal justice system, the main goal of ‘punishment’ is to ensure deterrence, incapacitation, retribution and rehabilitation. Therefore, on penal basis, retribution is said to be the ‘worst’ and the most aged form of punishment which demands ‘An eye for an eye, finger for a finger and a toe for a toe’.... Read More

September 22, 2014

Akinfenwa, Nigerian footballer, is the strongest of them all

by Olorunwa Lawal AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has been officially announced as FIFA 15’s strongest player, EA Sports have confirmed. Akinfenwa was so annoyed by reports that he’d lost his ranking ahead of the launch of the latest version of the game that he contacted EA Sports to clarify the situation. Speaking to Standard... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@INECNigeria extends voter registration exercise by a week

by Laila Ibrahim The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday extended the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for seven days in 12 states. The extension, according to the commission’s daily bulletin in Abuja, begins from Monday to September 28. The bulletin noted that the exercise was taking place at the local... Read More

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September 22, 2014

#Ebola: Rivers to sanction schools which open before October 6

by Tony Tamuno The Rivers State Government said on Monday that any school that reopened before October 6 will be sanctioned. Mr Michael West, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, announced this at a press conference in Port Harcourt, saying that the state government decided to reopen schools on that day to ensure that measures were... Read More

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September 22, 2014

UNIUYO students get busy – Fabricate two IEDs

by Tony Tamuno The police in Akwa Ibom state has announced the safe detonation of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) found in the male hostel of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). DSP Etim Dickson, the spokesman for the police in the state said that the explosives were home-made. Dickson, who said that the IEDs were... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@Jibrinibrahim17: Lamido and Babangida Aliyu are cowards!

by Jibrin Ibrahim Governors Sule Lamido and Muazu Babangida Aliyu have failed to bell the Jonathan cat. It turned out that they are lily-livered, chicken, cowards and without balls. In March last year, Governor Aliyu had presented himself as the leader of the Northern Governors who had in his possession a signed commitment that Jonathan... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Wahala dey! BRT bus suffers brake failure and hits Army officer’s car

by Kolapo Olapoju A BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) bus has been involved in an accident, involving an Army officer at Obanikoro axis of Ikorodu road. The BRT bus hit the officers’ car after suffering a brake failure, which led it to crash into the vehicle at its front. The BRT bus driver said he noticed that... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Politicians and celebrities attend wedding of Senator Ita Giwa’s Daughter (PHOTOS)

What : Chimaobi and Koko Wedding Where : Eko Hotel VI, Lagos When : 20 Sept, 2014 Photos By Hycinth Iyereosa Email : ynaijaphotos@gmail.com [slideshow_deploy id=’306390′]

September 22, 2014

Synagogue tragedy: How South African woman survived by drinking urine

by Isi Esene Days after she came out of the rubbles of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), South African Lindiwe Ndwandwe finally recounted her five-day ordeal, revealing that she survived on her urine. In a 20-minute video made available to THISDAY yesterday by Adaure Achumba, the West African correspondent of eNews Channel Africa... Read More

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September 22, 2014

This lady implanted a third boob because of guys (PICTURED)

American Jasmine Tridevil, 21, claims she had plastic surgery to create a third breast and now hopes to have her own MTV reality show. 21-year-old Jasmine Tridevil, has implanted a third breast to her chest. The American, whose dream is to be a reality star, posts videos of her daily life in Tampa, Florida, on... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Nigeria records rare achievement as @WHO acknowledges that we have halted #Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the World Health Organisation, Nigeria and Senegal have managed to stop the spread of the Ebola virus disease. The apex world health body says the two countries, which are part of the five countries affected by the outbreak of the virus in West Africa, have successfully halted the world’s worst... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Lagos bus conductor arrested for sodomizing 5-year old

by Kolapo Olapoju A 27-year-old bus conductor, Segun Hamzat, has been arrested for having anal sexual intercourse with a 5-year-old boy, and inflicting injuries on him in the process. The victim was reportedly sent on errand by his parents to buy some items from a the trader, simply identified as Mallam, who has a kiosk... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@WillieMObiano defeats Ngige, Nwoye at the Supreme Court

by Laila Ibrahim Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has again trounced his opponents, Chris Ngige (APC) and Tony Nwoye (PDP) who challenged his victory at the Supreme Court. Both opponents of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate had dragged him to the Appeal Court to challenge his 2013 gubernatorial victory. Seven justices of the... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Too pretty for prison? This may actually be the world’s sexiest criminal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Don’t let the pretty face fool you – Stephanie Beaudoin, dubbed the world’s sexiest criminal, is pretty and dangerous. The Canadian nursing student was arrested by the police last month in Victoriaville for allegedly breaking into some 42 homes in the area. She was later slapped with several charges ranging from breaking and entering,... Read More

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September 22, 2014

South Africa disagree with Nigeria over death-toll in Synagogue building collapse

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a South African minister, Jeff Radebe, the death toll from the collapsed hotel building in the premises of Synangogue church of all nations, now stands at 115 people. Minister in the Presidency, Radebe disclosed this on Monday, 22 September, at an Air-force base, north of Johannesburg, where 25 South Africans... Read More

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September 22, 2014

We hear that Orji Uzor Kalu has acquired private jet number 5…

by Chidi Okoye Former Governor of Abia State and Slok Group Chairman, Orji Uzor Kalu has reportedly purchased a brand new Gulfstream G650 private jet, estimated to be worth $72 million (N11.5 billion). Reports have it that the jet was flown in from New York to Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, in the wee hours... Read More

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September 22, 2014

The Benin-Ore-Lagos Road is eating too much money

by Ugo Okeke The Federal Government recently approved the sum of N147.4 billion as additional funds for road projects in the country. The Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, who disclosed this recently, said the council reviewed the progress on two major roads, Benin-Ore-Lagos as well as Okene-Benin Expressway. The Benin-Ore road has been a nightmare... Read More

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September 22, 2014

How members of kidnap and robbery gang were killed in Enugu

by Azubuike Azikiwe Two men, who are members of a robbery/kidnap gang have been killed, after a firefight with the police in Enugu. The gang members were reportedly on the wanted list of Enugu State police command for allegedly terrorizing residents of Trans-Ekulu and other communities around the area. Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, the police... Read More

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