GOOD NEWS: U.S surveillance planes spot Chibok girls [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Washington Post, a recent U.S. surveillance flights over northeast Nigeria, reportedly showed what appeared to be large group of girls being held together in remote locations. The report says that in July, flights over the north east spotted a group of 60 to 70 girls held in an... Read More

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August 7, 2014

How to avoid Ebola – by Toke Makinwa (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju No boy-talk or relationship drama on Toke’s Vlog this week. She delves into the serious of the Ebola virus our government just called a “national emergency”. Watch video below; [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmun7FyU964]

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August 7, 2014

YNAIJA2015: Heavy security presence in state capital, Osogbo | #OsunDecides

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Security has been beefed up in Osogbo and environs by virtue of the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. There were military checkpoints at various areas within Osogbo as well as roads leading into the town. The soldiers stopped and checked virtually every vehicle coming into and moving around the town. Men... Read More

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August 7, 2014

YNAIJA2015: Hotel scarcity in Osogbo as election day draws near

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Hotels in Osogbo have been fully booked up ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state. Due to the influx of people into the town concerning the election, rooms in most hotels in Osogbo are booked already. At some hotels our journalist visited, there were a few rooms left, while some... Read More

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August 7, 2014

“Dumb n__gas” | It appears Wizkid has responded to Davido (TWEET)

by S’ola Filani We’re monitoring this breaking news story. Barely 24 hours after Davido revealed he was offended that Wizkid threw shade at him, Wizkid hits back.The “On Top Your Matter” star sent out a tweet directed at Davido’s comments, a while ago. Wizkid who has been travelling within the United States wrote “Dumb niggas... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Former Sierra Leonean minister loses 9 family members to Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju A Former Sierra Leone Minister, Lansana Nyallah says he has lost nine members of his family to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. He said this on Tuesday, 7 August, while speaking to state owned television, ‘Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation’. Nyallah says he has lost his brothers and sisters in the eastern... Read More

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August 7, 2014

YNAIJA2015: UPN withdraws its flagbearer, Ibrahim Adeoti from Osun election

by Kolapo Olapoju As Osun state goes into a frenzy in preparation for the elections of Saturday, 9 August, an unexpected development as risen as the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) has withdrawn from Saturday’s election. Although, the party’s candidate, Ibrahim Adeoti participated in the debate held last week Sunday, 3 August, it is... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Osun, set, debate! YNaija2015.com presents exclusive photos from the governorship debate on Sunday (LOOK) | #OsunDecides

by Isi Esene As Osun goes to the polls this weekend, YNaija2015.com and EnoughisEnough Nigeria present an exclusive series of photo essays that tell the story of the state, its people, the mood, the highlights, and the issues that matter. The photo essay is anchored by laureate of The Future Africa Awards Prize in Art,... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Olanrewaju Odesomi: The chosen one’s dilemma- Episode 3 (Y! Fiction)

by Olanrewaju Odesomi If the Governor was dead, politically, one man stood to gain the most – his Deputy. Or, maybe he was turning Paranoia like Michael, and the Governor was actually not murdered. But, he knew what he saw, and certain things do not add up. -Read Episode 1 of this enthralling story [HERE]... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Fresh Attack: Boko Haram kills scores in Borno, burns police HQ

by S’ola Filani Members of the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram, attacked Gwoza, Borno state yesterday leaving scores dead. According to reports, the extremists raided the town before dawn and forced residents to flee their homes. A resident James Mshelia said “Dozens of our people have been killed by the attackers, some were slaughtered and... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Trailer driver falls asleep! Crushes pregnant woman, husband to death

by S’ola Filani An articulated vehicle loaded with cement numbering over 1,000 bags, crushed a pregnant woman and her husband to death on Wednesday. The incident occurred along Sapele/Agbor road between Umutu/Urhonigbe axis at about 3 pm. According to reports, the victims were returning from a journey heading towards Ebedie, their home town, with their... Read More

August 7, 2014

It’s worse than we imagined! Ebola, now a matter of national emergency, FG declares

by S’ola Filani The Federal government has declared the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria a matter of national Emergency as everyone is now at risk of being infected. Addressing the House of Representatives Committee on Health, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the outbreak had taken a dimension of a national emergency and urged Nigerians... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Boko Haram and the abysmal rise of the likes of Reem Riyashi (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir In conclusion, as narrated by Abu Huraira, Prophet Muhammad PBUH observed that. He who killed himself with steel (weapon) would be the eternal denizen of the fire of hell and he would have that weapon in his hand and would be thrusting that in his stomach forever and ever In February 2012... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Theophilus Ilevbare: We should be worried that young girls are now Jihadists

by Theophilus Ilevbare Islamic Jihadists in Nigeria have joined the global terror trend. It is an increasingly disquieting and disturbing twist to the war against terror. Boko Haram has adopted the Palestinian model of Jihadism in its recruitment of teenagers and little girls as suicide bombers in crowded places. On 27 January 2002, Palestinian anti-Israeli... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Number 4! P-square’s sister gets married in Delta (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Within the space of a year, four Okoye siblings have walked down the aisle! Mary Okoye, a sister of the P-Square brothers has gotten married to Emma Emordi, a budding Nollywood actor, yesterday Wednesday, 6 August 2014. See photos from the wedding ceremony which held in Asaba.

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August 7, 2014

Dipo Awojide: Increase the Budget on Education, Research/Development and Training. (Y! PolicyHub)

by Dipo Awojide We are not doing enough to make us more competitive as a nation. It is important that we continually increase investment in education, research and development, and training. Contrasting the British and the Nigerian education system reveals how much work we need to do in Nigeria before we can measure up. Those... Read More

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August 7, 2014

“You slap your husband in public!” | “You make women cry!” | Gov Okorocha & Senator Anyanwu are fighting in Imo [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju There is absolutely no love lost between the Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and a female legislator from Imo state, Senator Chris Anyanwu. Over the past week, both parties have thrown unsavoury words at each other in the public space. It all started at the 2014 edition of Oru Owerri... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Spanish priest tests positive for Ebola virus in Liberia [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju A Spanish priest has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia. According to reports by ‘News Agency of Nigeria, the Spanish government said that an air force plane was leaving Madrid on Wednesday, 6 August, to pick up a Spanish priest who has been infected with the virus. The Spanish... Read More

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August 7, 2014

#OnTheScene: Seyi Shay, Mai Atafo, Kemi Adetiba, others turn up for House of Tara & Genevieve unveiling (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Africa’s biggest beauty brand, House of Tara played host to celebrities on Saturday, 3 August at the Centro Mall, Lekki Phase 1, for the unveiling of the Genevieve pink ball lip stain in collaboration with House of Tara. The new product is for a good cause as proceeds from the sale... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Opinion: Fellow Africans, the West owes you NOTHING!

by Kayode Oladein The President of the US owes you nothing. His job is to protect American interests. He is their CEO and they are the shareholders of USA PLC. Dear African, The West owes you nothing. Nada. Zilch. It’s as simple as that. When you are ready to make progress wake up. Until then... Read More

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August 7, 2014

How has Manchester United banked £8m in just two weeks? (READ)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United has raked in about £8million in cash from appearance money, prize funds and revenue from TV rights, from their two-week pre-season tour of the US. The Red Devils took part in lucrative friendly matches in Detroit, Miami, Los Angeles, Denver and Washington, as new manager Louis van Gaal prepared... Read More

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August 7, 2014

“Messi and Ronaldo are freaks!” | Thierry Henry is looking for trouble (READ)

by Mark Bassey Thierry Henry has advised upcoming footballers, to emulate Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller and not the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Muller was one of the stand-out players at the just concluded World Cup in Brazil, as Germany won the trophy after defeating Argentina in the final. The Red Bulls... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Why Rooney (not Van Persie) may emerge as new United captain | Van Gaal opens up

by ‘Ifreke Inyang New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has hinted at giving the armband to Wayne Rooney. The England striker captained the Red Devils, as they beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the International Champions Cup. Van Gaal has now admitted that Rooney might be the one to lead his team this season, with... Read More

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August 7, 2014

So true, so false: Barcelona talks about the ‘bite clause’ in Suarez contract

by Mark Bassey Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied that there is a clause in Luis Suarez’s contract, inserted to ensure he does not bite another player. The Barcelona president sealed a €88m deal to bring the striker from Liverpool this summer, but the Uruguayan is not likely to play till late October, after FIFA banned... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Chile’s coach reveals why Van Gaal will not sign Vidal

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Coach of the Chilean national team, Jorge Sampaoli, has said that Arturo Vidal might have been a Manchester United player by now, if new manager Louis van Gaal didn’t have doubts about his fitness. Vidal has been heavily linked with a move to United this summer, with speculations indicating that the Old... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Nana Nwachukwu: The Internet, justice and copyright (Y! Legal)

by Nana Nwachukwu Illegal transfer of intellectual property is considered as intellectual theft in the UK even if you are sharing what you downloaded from UC Browser via WhatsApp. Copyright owners face a major problem based on the right granted them by Article 8 of the WIPO Copyright Treaty and Section 5 of the Copyright... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Oby Ezekwesili is the wrong enemy

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Few Nigerians have spoken with more passion and eloquent conviction than Ezekwesili about the plight of the abducted Chibok girls. Despite the soaring rhetoric of critics, she would not succumb to the dyspeptic Jonathan administration. April 15, 300 school girls were abducted in Chibok, Borno State by Boko Haram faction of... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Pick Your Fave! Rita Dominic, Eku Edewor , Zainab Balogun rock thigh high slit dress

by S’ola Filani Let’s put your fashion radar to work this Thursday morning! It’s a Fashion Face Off between Model/TV Presenters Eku Edewor, Zainab Balogun & Nollywood actress Rita Dominic. All three ladies rocked the thigh slit “Cassandra” dress from Nigerian fashion label “Clan” – a dress that features a V neckline, peplum detail and... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Eky Shirley: Life is too short (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley Things happen each day, many of which are beyond our control. Let us treasure every moment and everyone in our lives. So this is a story that was shared with me and I thought it worthy of note because of the lessons to be learnt from it. It may be cliche,... Read More

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August 6, 2014

Nigerian professionals climb Kilimanjaro for Down Syndrome

by Isi Esene Six Nigerian professionals are embarking on a 6-day hike to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. This is happening as part of a fundraising drive for the Lagos based Down Syndrome Foundation. The Charity climb tagged Climb for Down syndrome, the brain child of Inspired by Charity, a social enterprise,... Read More

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