Shawn Uweni: Cricket is more than just a game (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Shawn Uweni I’ll like to drop this off. I know it’s very awkward to see a Nigerian boy talk about cricket. I just want to enlighten people on how much I adore cricket and how it is more than just a game. Many of us say cricket is boring, stupid, long daft and annoying.... Read More

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September 1, 2014

#Ebola: Nigerian man quarantined in Malaga

by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man resident in Antequera, Malaga has been quarantined after showing potential symptoms of the Ebola virus disease. He was quarantined on the morning of Monday, 1 September, in Carlos Haya hospital, where he will remain until the test results are known. The man reportedly informed hospital staff at his local... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Don’t sweat it: Bayelsa denies rumours of Ebola in town

by Isi Esene The Bayelsa health commissioner, Dr. Ayebatonye Owei, has dispelled rumours of an Ebola virus case in the state. Reacting to insinuations that three Ebola cases were recorded over the weekend at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, one of the isolation centres in the state, Owei said those were merely rumours.... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Photo of the Day: Fashola goes grocery shopping in Lagos

by Akan Ido Lagos First Lady, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola took some time off yesterday to allow the governor, Babatunde Fashola do the grocery shopping…. well, so it seems. Fashola was taken on a guided tour of the new Apapa Mall at Park Lane. The mall is developed by Wemabod Estates Limited, a subsidiary of the O’dua... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Real Estate Unite 2014 officially launches: Gov. Fashola to give keynote address at October event

by Jewel Stephen 3Invest Ltd on Wednesday 27th August held a media conference to officially launch Real Estate Unite 2014—the International Business-to-Business event that convenes players from across Africa’s real estate industry. The annual event in its third year is scheduled to take place from 2nd – 3rd October 2014 at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel... Read More

September 1, 2014

Life’s a beef: Meat consumption in Lagos has doubled – LASG

by Emma Chidiogo The crave for meat has consistently been on the rise in Lagos state, as statistics now show that over 8,000 animals (cows, goats, pigs) have been slaughtered so far in 2014. In 2011, about 4,000 animals were slaughtered, this is doubled by the 2014 figures which has already recorded over 8,000 animals... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“We need an ECOWAS Health Minister,” CSOs rethink #Ebola

Following the current epidemic of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa, civil society organizations in the region have called on ECOWAS member states to appoint a West African physician or health professional as ECOWAS Special Envoy on Ebola. The groups said in view of the recently released WHO roadmap prediction that 20,000... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Why I killed famous Kano hotelier – Suspect confesses

by Isi Esene Abubakar Abdulrahman, a former employee of Alhaji Ganiyu Akambi Bello has confessed to killing him on June 25, 2015. Abdulrahman, 26, said he murdered the prominent hotelier while trying to steal money from him. Bello was the owner of Centre for Excellence Hotel and the Grand Patron of Yoruba Community in Kano State.... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Nigerian woman arrested for human trafficking in Ghana

by Emma Chidiogo A 37-year-old Nigerian, Beauty Fabine, has been charged to Takoradi Circuit Court “B”, Ghana, for human trafficking. Fabine is accused of trafficking a certain Chioma Johnson, 21, from Rivers State to Ghana for prostitution. Prosecutor, Police Inspector, Felix Danku, told the court presided by Mr. Justice Charles Nimako that the victim was... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Aww, how romantic: Guys, this is how to propose to a lady (See photos)

by Akan Ido With more men choosing to propose to their girlfriends in public, it appears the ‘old school’ notion of doing it the African way doesn’t just cut it anymore. A love-struck young man went on one knee yesterday to propose to his girlfriend at the Ikeja City Mall drawing attention from shoppers who... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“He makes me have sex in front of our grown-up kids” || Wife wants out of marriage

by Kolapo Olapoju A couple has seen their 17-year-old marriage dissolved in court, after the husband, Rasaq Muniru and wife, Rukayat could not agree over the location of their sex session. Their case was heard on Friday, 29 August, at a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, where the wife informed the court that... Read More

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September 1, 2014

2015: INEC wants YOU!

by Emma Chidiogo Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to corporate with the commission in order to ensure a successful electoral process. The Commission’s Director Of Voter Registrar, Emmanuel Akem, while speaking at a forum titled “The Continuous Voter Registration And Permanent Voter Card Distribution”,... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Teacher rapes 6-year-old girl in Bauchi

by Mayowa Aboah A teacher in Bauchi state has been arrested for allegedly raping a 6-year-old girl. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, who disclosed this on Sunday, said that the accused, Habibu Abdullahi, gain access to the victim’s home on the basis of being her former school teacher. The DSP who... Read More

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September 1, 2014

It’s OUT! Vector Tha Viper drops new mix-tape ‘#A7’ [DOWNLOAD]

by Damilola Jagun Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has finally released the much-awaited mixtape, the #A7 Project. The mixtape follows release of singles off it over the past two weeks – as the rapper made a return to the music scene with hot new music day after day. “The mixtape, #A7 is a gift to my fans... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Wizkid goes to Benin Republic: Singer holds sold-out concert and does charity

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid, was in neighbouring Benin Republic at the weekend for a concert. The artiste, who has been touring several countries of late, posted on his Instagram handle a video of him about to get up on the stage as thousand of fans screamed. He added... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Mayowa Ogundele: Are spiritual attacks exclusive to Nigeria? (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele Our neighbour, Baba Ore, died on Friday and no thanks to the fear of Ebola, he had to be buried hastily- on Saturday evening. I won’t be surprised if it had to be so because the hospitals or mortuary had refused to keep his corpse, the way they rejected that of a... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Caught in the act: Beyonce & Jay Z go touchy-feely in Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Word around town is that Queen Bey and superstar rapper, Jay Z are heading for ‘splitsville’ but we see differently. Beyonce and Jay Z who are arguably the world’s most valuable music can’t seem to keep their hands off each other as they shared cozy moments yesterday during Kanye West’s performance at the... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Nnaemeka Ugwu : How doctors suffer for the masses (Y! Fiction)

by Nnaemeka Ugwu I met Ikenna Obieze last year when I had just started my houseman ship. A tall brilliant chap with a tired smile. He always wore that smile, he told me, to ward off the spirit of aggression that seemed to threaten his relationship with people especially, his patients. “Excessive work in a... Read More

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September 1, 2014

CNN’s Zain Asher, Tutu Agyare, Chude Jideonwo, Mizinga Melu, others to speak at TEDxEuston this year [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Celebrated author Binyavanga Wainaina, CNN’s business correspondent Zain Asher and Tutu Agyare – the first African to trade on the London Stock Exchange – are just some of the inspirational speakers at this year’s TEDxEuston on Saturday 6 December 2014. This day-long event celebrates the strengths and qualities of Africa with a host... Read More

September 1, 2014

Wizkid talks Davido, Tania, and E.M.E in new interview (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun In an interview with Olisa Adibua, Wizkid, bares his mind on a lot of topics, ranging from his rumoured beef with Davido, his contract with EME, and also, his relationship with girlfriend, Tania Omotayo. Watch.

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September 1, 2014

Another case of Ebola reported in Rivers

by Isi Esene The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has announced the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. This brings to three the number of incidents recorded in the oil rich state after a doctor who treated an infected ECOWAS staffer died. The first victim in Port Harcourt... Read More

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September 1, 2014

EFCC nabs three scammers for attempting to defraud bank

by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three men for attempting to defraud Enterprise Bank. The suspects, Ola Lawal, Olumide Kayode and Abass Adekunle were arrested after an usuccessful attempt to use an electronic device known as Keelog Key Grabber compromise the bank’s system and steal depositors’ funds. EFCC spokesman,... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Important message to YNaija viewers

Your Internet newspaper for young Nigerians, YNaija, has been offline for 48 hours now, and we owe you, our raving fans, an apology. Over the last few weeks we had noticed increasing downtime on our servers – it turned out our hosting service could no longer cope with the increasing traffic demands. This necessitated an... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More

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September 1, 2014

GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert

by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park. Hosts for the event were Radio Benue’s On-air-personality, Henry Ipole aka H316, Archbishop of the Microphone Diocese supported by comedian Eneche. In GOtv’s characteristic nature... Read More

September 1, 2014

UNILAG security chief killed at a drinking joint in Lagos

by Isi Esene Sunday Adejumo, the Head of Operations, Security Unit of the University of Lagos has been shot dead by men suspected to be assassins. Adejumo, 50, was killed by unknown gunmen on Friday night who stormed a drinking joint where he was having a drink with friends and shot him at point blank. Eyewitnesses... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Five perish in Cross River following dog meal

by Azubuike Azikiwe Five people have been confirmed dead in Cross River state, after eating dog meat. The incident happened last Friday in Uchenyim Village, Wanikade, North Ukelle. According to Ugbem Onawo, a resident of the village, the dog ate chicken eggs laced with gamalin 20 insecticide, after which, it fell ill. When it was was... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Police inspector dies after fight with wife in Lagos

by Isi Esene Daniel Danjuma, a police inspector, died on Thursday at the Ijeh Police Baracks, Obalende, Lagos after having a fight with his wife. The late police officer who was attached to a division in the Apapa area of Lagos was said to have fallen from the balcony of a two-storey building. He was... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“He impregnated my sister” || Woman tells court she wants out of her marriage

by Azubuike Azikiwe A housewife is seeking for the dissolution of her 15-year-old marriage over alleged physical abuse and excessive drinking by her husband. The woman, Mariam Ayoola, told a Grade 11 Customary Court in Osogbo, Osun State capital, that her husband, Stephen, also impregnated her younger sister. She said, “Our union is blessed with... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Tiwa Savage, Oritsefemi, Patoranking, Olamide, others shine at the NEA awards

by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigeria Entertainment Awards was held at NYU Skirball Centre for the Performing arts, New York, on Sunday, 31 August. The event, which was the 9th edition of the awards, witnessed a convergence of some of the biggest entertainers and media practitioners in Nigeria. It was double-glory for Oritse Femi and Tiwa... Read More

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