September 17, 2014

JUST IN! Kontuga under attack again by Boko haram

by S’ola Filani Kontuga is currently under attack by the Boko Haram insurgents. The official twitter handle of the Defence headquarters disclosed this some moments ago “The Troops are determined to frustrate the desperate efforts of terrorists against Konduga and environ. Details Later.” Details are yet to emerge but earlier today the military informed that... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Husband, wife rape 16-year-old housekeeper

by S’ola Filani A 42 year old man and his wife – Ezechima and Uzoima Patrick – who reside at No.14, Iyajesha St., Amikonle in Alagbado, a Lagos suburb, have been arrested for conspiring to rape their 16-year-old housekeeper. They were charged before the Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba today on three counts of conspiracy, child defilement... Read More

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September 17, 2014

UKEAS brings over 25 UK Institutions to Nigeria & Ghana for 7th #UKEasy UK Education Fair + Online education fair

by Jewel Stephen Free participation, application processing, and Visa guidance. The Best of the UK, the Best of the World! That’s the #UKEasy Advantage. Join UKEAS this September for the #UKEasy UK Education Fair in Lagos and Accra and get easy access to meet face-to-face with representatives from over 25 of the best UK Universities &... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Don’t touch us, you may spread #Ebola – Members of American Consulate refuse to hold Nigerian hands in Lagos

by Simon Ateba In an incident underscores the global fear of Ebola, some Americans on Wednesday refused to hold hands with Nigerians over the fear of Ebola at an event held at the United States Consulate in Lagos. The holding of hands was engineered by human rights activist, Dr. Joe-Okei Odumakin, who asked everyone in... Read More

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September 17, 2014

If I were younger, I would have gone to the war front to fight Boko Haram – @Atiku wags his finger

by S’ola Filani While addressing journalists in Abuja today, the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar condemned the insecurity in the country, blamed the current government under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan over the failure to solve the problem, and wished he were still a young man. “I am absolutely upset and angry with this... Read More

September 17, 2014

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido rolls into council meeting in a vintage Rolls Royce

by Damilola Jagun Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is apparently fond of vintage automobiles. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria arrived in Kaduna on Wednesday, 17 September, for the Northern Traditional Council meeting in a vintage Rolls Royce car. Cool ride, no?

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September 17, 2014

Love in the strangest place: 81-year-old billionaire weds 24-year-old Playboy model (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun He’s not walking her down the aisle to marry her husband. No, he’s not! She’s his newly married bride, and believe it or not, they are in love. On Saturday, 13 September, 24-year-old German Playboy model, Cathy Schmitz wedded the love of her life, 81 year old Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Tough love: Cossy needs a new boy-toy…..BUT no one is applying

by Damilola Jagun Boob-flaunting Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, was recently on micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to hunt for a boy-toy a.k.a Gigolo, but her efforts were futile, as she failed to get a single response. On Saturday, 13 September, Cossy wrote on her Twitter page that she had been getting a lot of mails from... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Army kills scores of Boko Haram fighters, release more photos from Konduga battle

by James Sambo Scores of Boko Haram militants have been killed by the military on the outskirts of Borno State. Nigeria’s military have successfully crushed an apparent revenge mission by the Boko Haram militants who attempted another march on Konduga, Borno State town on Wednesday morning. [slideshow_deploy id=’305114′] A Wednesday morning battle with insurgents at Konduga... Read More

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September 17, 2014

No worries! APC promises hitch-free primaries in Kebbi

by James Sambo Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Kebbi state, the party has assured aspirants a transparent polling process. Speaking on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, during a visit by Alhaji Sule Sami, a governorship aspirant to the party’s secretariat; Chairman of the state’s APC, Alhaji Attahiru Maccido, said; “We would... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Explosions, sporadic gunshots hit Kano College

by James Sambo Gunmen stormed the Federal College of Education in Kano on Wednesday afternoon, firing repeatedly on fleeing students and setting off an explosion. The Nigerian military, who confirmed that attack said that there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has been suspected. Speaking... Read More

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September 17, 2014

EFCC nabs two for relieving foreign mark of N1.3billion

by Azubuike Azikiwe Two suspected fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly defrauding a foreign investor of $7.99 million(N1,308,122,800) under the guise of This was conveyed to the media through the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who named the suspects as Victor Uwadiale and Captain Nnaji Everest, saying they... Read More

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September 17, 2014

@Ayourb: Pastor Oritsejafor should resign and face the music

by Ayobami Oyalowo When the news broke that a private plane from Nigeria was seized in South Africa with brand new dollar notes of about $10m my heart palpitated and I was askance even though I was in the midst of others. My fear steamed for a few facts. I was sure that the federal... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram need $34m – UNHCR

by James Sambo With over 75 000 people displaced in the battle against insurgents in NorthEast and NorthCentral Nigeria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on donors to fund urgent operations refugees fleeing from insurgents into Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The UNHCR and its 16 partners said that $34million is needed... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Sad: 3 dead babies found in Edo

by Akan Ido Three dead babies were, this morning, found abandoned along the Second East Circular Road, Benin, Edo State. The gory sight was discovered by residents of the area who immediately alerted the police. Reports say two of them were wrapped in clothes and kept in a paper carton under a palm tree, while... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Delta lawmaker ordered out over indecent dressing

by Akan Ido Keston Okoro, a member of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) was yesterday sent out of the floor of the Assembly for improper dressing. He was sent out by the Speaker of the House, Peter Onwunsanya following an observation of improper dressing raised by Daniel Mayuku, the lawmaker representing Warri South... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“My ideal partner shouldn’t necessarily be pretty” || 20 things you never knew about Asa at 32

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as ‘Asa’ turns 32, today, 17 September. Asa recently released her third studio album ‘Bed of Stone’ to critical acclaim with the lead single ‘Dead again’, and she has began a tour of Europe to promote the new record. Back at home, in Nigeria, Asa is... Read More

September 17, 2014

Sekem singer, @Mc_Galaxy1 gets assaulted by angry promoter in the US (MUST WATCH)

by Akan Ido Sekem singer, MC Galaxy was on Saturday physically assaulted by a music promoter in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America. In a video footage made available by Rarolae.com, the artiste was manhandled by a promoter, T. Spotlite, who got violent when MC Galaxy reportedly refused to perform to a near empty... Read More

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September 17, 2014

@ElRufai wants to bring “justice and fairness” to Kaduna state

by James Sambo A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has formally declared his intention to run for the Kaduna State governorship seat. El Rufai, who is the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this during a courtesy visit to the palace of Kpop Gwong, Col.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Cannibal killer: Man eats organ of ex-girlfriend after killing her

by Azubuike Azikiwe Joseph Oberhansley, a 33-year-old convicted Indiana killer, who was out on bail, allegedly broke into the apartment of his ex-girlfriend, stabbed her to death and ate her heart, lungs and brain. He reportedly forced his way into the home of the 46-year-old Tammy Jo Blanton in Jeffersonville at 3 a.m. on Thursday,... Read More

September 17, 2014

Femi Falana weighs in and appeals for the pardon of the Maimalari 12

by Mayowa Aboah Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on military authorities to reconsider the decision taken against the twelve soldiers who have been sentenced to death for mutiny, as the soldiers had only reacted based on in-house unfavourable conditions around them. The 12 soldiers are among 18 soldiers arraigned for mutiny for... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Power move: Beyonce and Jay Z to work on joint-album project

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports, American power couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z will be teaming up in the studio to work on a joint-album project. Karli Henriquez, Vice President of Pop Programming at Dash Radio, revealed to E! that the pair, who have been married for six years, will be putting together a “huge... Read More

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September 17, 2014

You can’t do one-tenth of what GEJ has done on security, PDP chieftain tells Kwankwaso

by Godwin Akanfe Sunny Onuesoke, a Delta State gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2007 elections, has lashed out at the governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for downplaying the efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan in fighting insurgency. Onuesoke said that the Kano State governor is only over-ambitious, stressing that if Kwankwaso... Read More

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September 17, 2014

YNaija Editorial: As TB Joshua’s house of cards collapses

The death toll from the collapse of a multi-storey edifice under construction at the Synagogue Church of all Nations headquarters in the Ikotun district of Lagos state on Friday keeps rising (63 as at Tuesday evening, with hundreds more, injured). While rescue workers of the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) scramble to make the most... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Our government admits to being aware of planeload of cash

by Kolapo Olapoju After an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the South African authorities, the Nigerian government has said it was aware of the aeroplane and its mission. Two Nigerians and an Israeli aboard the plane were detained for transporting the money into South Africa. Ysterday, it... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“They tried to induce me” || Zambian minister accuses Dangote Cement of bribery

by Kolapo Olapoju A Zambian labour minister, Fackson Shamenda, has accused an executive at the country’s station of Dangote Cement of attempting to bribe him. During a recent tour of the plant in Ndola, 300km north of the capital, Lusaka, Shamenda said a Nigerian executive at the Zambian unit tried to bribe him at a... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Bikini battle: Beyonce and Rihanna go head-to-head in curves contest (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Queen Bey and Princess Riri have amazing figures that could make a gay man straight. The pair have over time proven that they are not shy of showing major skin, with Rihanna winning in that department. While both are reasonably endowed with bodies that make many drool, Beyonce takes the prize here,... Read More

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September 17, 2014

@AyoSogunro on #30percentOrNothing || It is not your right!

by Ayo Sogunro It has become somewhat popular these days for people to discuss the role of and opportunities for, what I will call “youths in power”. As an example, my amiable acquaintance, Ohimai—a young man who has demonstrated the administrative capacities of young people with quiet aplomb—and certain other people in the public space... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Warning: Padi padi regulation is taking over Nigeria’s financial sector

by Tunji Andrews From having virtually every full year result, covertly pointing accusing fingers at the Central bank of Nigeria, for over regulation and being insensitive to their profit margins; to being on the same page with the CBN on bank earnings, must be a really big leap forward for Nigerian banks. In wave after... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Golden heart foundation to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit

by Jewel Stephen Golden Heart Foundation is set to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit coming up on the 25th to the 27th of September, 2014 at the international conference centre, Abuja says the National Coordinator, Mr. Norbert Onaga. Youths drawn from the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, will converge... Read More

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