President Goodluck Jonathan holds meeting without his shoes (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Pictured above is President Goodluck Jonathan holding a strategic meeting with his staff prior to the US-Africa Summit in Washing DC. He allegedly took off his shoes when the meeting got intense. The president, of course, will always be remembered for his declaration speech in 2014 where he disclosed that he had... Read More

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August 8, 2014

This lady says she started the ‘salt and water’ Ebola joke (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju As the ‘salt and water’ Ebola preventive measure spreads around Nigeria, a certain lady, Adesewa, says she is the brain behind the farce. She wrote a confession/apology letter on Nairaland, where she took responsibility for the already viral information, saying she sent a BBM broadcast message at exactly 7:08pm yesterday, 7... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Gift giving causes stampede in Ilesha as elections draw near

by Adedayo Ademuwagun There was pandemonium at the Roundabout in Ilesa on Friday as some people believed to be Aregbesola agents gave out shirts and key holders to people. The handouts were brought in a police pick-up van, which was driven by a policeman. The van packed by the road near the Ilesa Central Mosque... Read More

August 8, 2014

It’s ON: Osun Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Maishanu is replaced

by Kolapo Olapoju The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Maishanu has been temporarily removed from his position. He has been replaced with another commissioner from Police Headquarters, Abuja. The unexpected change comes less than 24 hours to the State’s 2014 gubernatorial election. The change is said to be standard election procedure and barring... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Ilesa prepares to re-elect her son

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Our survey in Ilesa on Friday indicates that residents are enthusiastic about voting in this election, and the sitting governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has overwhelming support in the town. Ilesa is Aregbesola’s hometown. Biola Aderinade, an employee at one petrol station says, “Aregbesola is the most popular candidate here, and that is not... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Meet Infinix Zero, the trending Android smartphone

by David Cyril There is so much excitement about the new Infinix Zero! This is the device that is set to dwarf all others in terms of performance and technology. Imagine the superior picture quality of a 13MP camera, the speed derived from the powerful Octa-Core processor, the latest Android 4.4 Kit kat technology... Read More

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August 8, 2014

EMERGENCY: 2 more Nigerians confirmed with Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju It has been announced by the Federal Government that two more Nigerians have been confirmed to have contacted the Ebola virus disease. So far, only one Nigerian death has been recorded; the matron that treated Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian/American who brought the virus into the country. As it stands, a total... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Barcelona and Arsenal agree £15m deal for Vermaelen

by ‘Ifreke Inyang According to reports, Arsenal and Barcelona have agreed a deal worth £15m for Thomas Vermaelen. The Belgian defender, who has not featured in any of the Gunners’ pre-season games, lost his first-team spot to Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny 18 months ago. Although Manchester United were very keen on signing Vermaelen, Arsene... Read More

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August 8, 2014

TERRIBLE: Houseboy kills boss’ 78-year-old mother in Lagos (PICTURED)

A teenage houseboy, Hounvenou Yavine, a national of Republic of Benin, has been arrested by the Police for the gruesome murder of his boss’ mother, Mrs. Mariam Abiola at Ijaiye Low Cost Housing Estate, Pen Cinema, Lagos. Hounvenou whose daily duties include the house chores, selling alcoholic drinks at his boss’ shop and tending to... Read More

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August 8, 2014

This is the suit that keeps Ebola away – but how do health workers get it? (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Sheik Umar Khan, a Sierra Leone doctor treating Ebola patients, was wearing a protective gear, yet somehow, he caught the virus and died from it. This instance frightens several health workers who are currently working with or might have to work with Ebola victims at some point. But apparently, if the right... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws

by Mark Bassey For the second successive year, Arsenal will have to battle it out with a Turkish opponent, to qualify for the Champions League proper. Arsene Wenger’s men were drawn against Besiktas in the Champions League play-off draws conducted on Friday in Nyon, avoiding clubs like Athletic Bilbao, Lille , FC Copenhagen and Standard... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Michael Orodare: Is this generation ready for leadership? (Y! Politico)

bu Michael Orodare With we the likes of Ariyoh in power, I have come to the conclusion that it seems this generation is not ready. I think we prefer office of the SA social media and advocacy, SA student/youth affairs among others, those are the areas where our strength seems to lie. Anywhere I go,... Read More

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August 8, 2014

10 things you should know about Ebola in Nigeria | An infectious disease epidemiologist speaks

by Chikwe Ihekweazu We are putting up this post as a result of increasing demand for information on this disease. As of today, the 7th of August 2014 there have been 9 cases (2 probable, 7 suspect) on Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria and 2 deaths. All nine cases have been known primary contacts... Read More

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August 8, 2014

American schools are now preparing for Ebola [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Ebola virus might be spreading fast across West Africa, but Americans are apparently taking no chances. Schools have begun to put protocol in place for students and staff who have recently been to West Africa. One of such schools is Emory University, Altanta, which has instructed students coming in from affected... Read More

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August 8, 2014

A church in Abia has declared a crusade against Ebola! (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Lord have mercy. Since scientists are not forthcoming in proffering solutions to the deadly Ebola virus, it appears Nigerian churches are the next best hope. Four West African countries (Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea) are presently struggling with the Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has so far killed 932 people – or around... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Blame it on the ‘zobo’ | Official says that’s why 17-year-old Nigerian weightlifter failed drug test

by Kolapo Olapoju Everyday, we learn new things! Who could have imagined that taking a harmless drink of Zobo would be Chika Amalaha’s undoing. The 17-year-old Nigerian weightlifter was stripped of her gold medal after failing a drug test at the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, UK. Andrew Ekanem, the Treasurer of Nigeria... Read More

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August 8, 2014

“My oracle predicted that Aregbesola will win” | The Aragba of Osogbo has refused to chill

by Hauwa Gambo The Araba of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon, has predicted the re-election of Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola. The traditional ruler gave this assurance to the governor’s people at the Yoruba Youth Leadership Summit, which held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Osobo yesterday. According to him, the Almight God and the Ifa Oracle have... Read More

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August 8, 2014

10 things salt can do for you (one of them is NOT cure Ebola)

by S’ola Filani So apart from not curing Ebola, here are ten useful and surprising things that Salt can actually do for you! 1. Enhance the flavour of your food – duh, you knew that already! 2. Use as an abrasive. Toss some salt onto a stubborn kitchen counter stain and scrub with a damp... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Osun State University students are not impressed with Aregbesola [DETAILS]

By Adedayo Ademuwagun It is now less than 24 hours to the gubernatorial election in Osun, and the Osun State University main campus in Osogbo is empty. The students have fled. This state university was founded seven years ago. However, it has since seen little infrastructural development. The dusty, bumpy road to the campus... Read More

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August 8, 2014

We are sorry Patrick Sawyer brought Ebola to Nigeria – Liberia apologises

by Kolapo Olapoju The Liberian Government has apologised to the Nigeria government over the case of Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer, who knowingly brought the deadly Ebola Virus into Nigeria. Mr. Nurudeem Mohammed, the Liberian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, told the press in Abuja on Thursday, 7 August, that President Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson was sorry... Read More

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August 8, 2014

GEJ’s son-in-law says he didn’t marry his daughter for money

by S’ola Filani When Faith Sakwe and Godswill Osim Edward got married on April 12th in Abuja, some Nigerians reacted by calling the groom a ‘gold digger’ – according to them, he was marrying the president’s daughter for the financial gains rather than love. Well, Godswill Osim Edward, the husband of President Jonathan’s daughter Faith... Read More

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August 8, 2014

“Salt will soon disappear from the market now” | Nigerians react to Ebola & salt water cure

by S’ola Filani Social media is currently abuzz with news that a salt and water solution can prevent and even cure Ebola. A broadcast being sent around has it that warm water and salt used early in the morning can make a difference against the disease. But this is not true. “Salt and water can... Read More

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August 8, 2014

#OsunDecides: Thousands gather in Osogbo as Omisore shares cash

by Godwin Akanfe There were thousands of people at the field beside the OYESTECH training centre in Osogbo this afternoon. They were there to receive a sum of money per person from the Omisore Youth Support Foundation (OYSF). Our journalist who was on ground reports that the people queued eagerly as they waited to... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: Dear Nigerians, salt and water cannot cure Ebola! (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa First it was bitter kola, now it is salt and water but a search through google would clearly show that none of these cure Ebola. This is 2014 but going by the ease of gullibility and Nigeria’s ignorance per capita, this might as well be 1714 in Nigeria. Many reasons account for... Read More

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August 8, 2014

YNAIJA2015: “Children like Aregbesola a lot” | What a mother of 4 told us about #OsunDecides yesterday

by Adedayo Ademuwagun In a rural neighbourhood along the Osogbo-Ilobu road in Osogbo, our journalist sits to speak with a woman who sells food at a small roadside shed about her thoughts on the upcoming election. While she is responding, her four kids start singing a song in front of the shed. The song is... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 5 (Y! Fiction)

by Tunde Leye “There was a murder, and she might have been the murderer, but there was also a rape, and she was the victim and the perpetrator of that rape is the one for whose murder she is being tried now.” Read Episode 1 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 2 of this compelling... Read More

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August 8, 2014

THIS is how LASU students celebrated school fees reversal (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani Lagos State University students had a party at LH ground at the university campus on Thursday evening in celebration of the school fees reversal by Lagos State governor. The students spent the evening dancing to music from rented loud speakers and jubilating at the LH ground and other centers in the University... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Agbani Darego shows off hot body in swimwear

by S’ola Filani She’s hawt and she knows it! The former Miss World turned fashion entrepreneur had jaws dropping when she posted this photo of toned body in a sexy cut out swimsuit. Agbani showed-off her decolletage, abs and long legs. Agbani Darego sure knows how to rock a swimsuit.

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August 8, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Why APC can no longer win as the ‘Yoruba party’

by Akin Osuntokun With a whiff of imperial hauteur, the Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, publicly belittled his Ondo State counterpart, Mimiko, and charged ‘he (Mimiko) knows I’m committed to removing him from his seat and by God’s grace I will remove him’! The McPherson Constitution was introduced to Nigeria in 1950 and served... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Cavani’s agent confirms interest from Arsenal and Liverpool

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Edinson Cavani’s agent, Claudio Annelluci, has confirmed that the player has received a number of offers from England. The Uruguay international is understood to be unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, as he has to play second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is seeking to replace Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez with... Read More

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