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December 26, 2013

INCREDIBLE: INEC ‘registered a 37-year-old male BOWL OF RICE as voter’ in Anambra elections (See Photo)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recently concluded governorship elections in Anambra were controversial for a number of reasons. First the names of some duly registered voters were said to have been excluded, including that of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the state, Tony Nwoye. Also, the election was declared inconclusive and supplementary polls were... Read More
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December 26, 2013

Opinion: The unlucky part of Goodluck Jonathan

by Usman Rabiu When a predecessor acts like a jezebel by handing over an almost sinking ship to you as a captain, you assume the devil by sinking the ship completely. Our solution lies in simply rising above the strongholds of problems created by a predecessor as a leader, and justifying their lack of foresight... Read More
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December 26, 2013

Opinion: End game for the Jonathan Presidency

by Lekan Sote After denying some of the allegations, disclosing some positive actions he has taken, and spattered some of his own mud, he tells Obasanjo: “… You have done me grave injustice in your public letter in which you wrongfully accused me of deceit… dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness, divisiveness and insincerity.” For the moment, please... Read More
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December 26, 2013

This Nigerian doctor was found guilty of assaulting a female patient in the UK (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian doctor practicing in the United Kingdom has been found guilty of assault on a female patient. Abiodun Olumuyiwa Bale, 42, grabbed Sheena Cunningham to prevent her from leaving his office in tears. The incident is said to have occurred after Mrs. Cunningham disagreed with Dr. Bale over a diagnosis he... Read More
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December 26, 2013

“I fasted and prayed for 10 months to become governor” – Amaechi

by Oke Efagene Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that he was installed as governor by God and not man. According to him, he fasted and prayed for 306 days (10 months), before he became the governor. He also criticized the increasing level of insecurity in... Read More
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December 26, 2013

Dele Agekameh: Kabiru Sokoto, Madalla bombings and the unanswered questions

by Dele Agekameh The case of Umar, who was arrested right inside a Governor’s Lodge in the company of a serving military officer, underscores the collaboration of some unscrupulous security agents with those who are determined to wreak havoc on the corporate existence of the country. On December 21, 1988, that is, a quarter of a century ago, a Pan Am Flight 103 with 243 passengers... Read More
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December 26, 2013

Pope prays for an end to conflict in Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, others

by Oke Efagene The leader of the Roman Catholic church worldwide, Pope Francis, called for dialogue to end all conflicts and wars, as he celebrated his first Christmas as a Pope, yesterday. The Time Person of the Year, said everyone should strive to be personal peacemakers. He also prayed for a ‘favourable outcome’ to the... Read More
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December 25, 2013

‘Please reconsider me’: Deposed Deji of Akure writes 18-page letter to Mimiko

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the death of the Deji of Akure, Adebiyi Adesida on November 30 after only 3 years on the throne, his predecessor Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina is said to have pleaded to the Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko to reinstate him. Adesina, who was deposed,  is said to have written an 18-page letter... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Gay marriages, the Muslim brotherhood, INEC & all the important news you should know today

curated by Chi Ibe Your Daily Brief is here! You can’t stop this: US appeals court keeps gay marriages going   A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that gay marriages can continue in Utah, denying a request from the state to halt same-sex weddings until the appeals process plays out.   The 10th U.S.... Read More
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December 25, 2013

4 women arrested for mixing palmwine with CASSAVA in Imo

by Oke Efagene About 9 persons have been arrested in Imo State after an ambush by the state’s police command, for allegedly making money from adulterated palm wine. The arrest was announced yesterday, by the state commissioner of police, Muhammad Katsina. While parading the suspects before newsmen, Katsina said they were arrested after a tip-off... Read More
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December 25, 2013

How Boko Haram offensive destroyed 4 villages and left ‘corpses scattered in bushes’ today in Borno

by AFP A military offensive in northeast Nigeria that killed more than 50 Islamist rebels has destroyed four villages and left corpses scattered in bushes, with some civilians among the dead, witnesses said Tuesday.   The defence ministry has said the operation was launched in response to an attack Friday by Boko Haram insurgents on... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Police arrest grandson, driver over kidnap of 90-year-old woman in Anambra

by Oke Efagene The driver and grandson of a 90-year-old woman, simply identified as Mrs Madueke, who was kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be ransom kidnappers, have been arrested. The duo were arrested by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in connection with the kidnap and are presently undergoing interrogations. There was however, jubilation... Read More
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December 25, 2013

YNaija Exclusive: Davido, Waje, Niyola, Toke Makinwa, other celebs wish you a Merry Christmas! (UPDATED)

by Chi Ibe You know how we do. We got some of your favorite celebrities to send YNaija’s readers a special Christmas message – and here you go, unedited! To all my Fans; raanging from ceiling fan, table fan, standing fan wall fan, hand fan … I appreciate you all ! Thanx for celebrating me... Read More
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December 25, 2013

“Go back to school!” – Stella Oduah isn’t taking it anymore, lashes out at journalist over N255m BMW

by Oke Efagene Embattled Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, reminded the public yesterday that the report of the House of Representatives, which investigated the N255 million cars’ scandal, neither recommended her for resignation nor requested that President Goodluck Jonathan sack her. [READ: Pres. Jonathan summons Stella Oduah for closed door meeting] She made the remark yesterday, during an... Read More
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December 25, 2013

How 4 men kidnapped me at gun-point and left me in the bush yesterday – Ex-CAN president

by Chi Ibe Premium Times today spoke exclusively to former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and former primate of the Anglican Church, Peter Akinola who was kidnapped yesterday at gun point and freed same day following a search party led by the Ogun governor, Ibikunle Amosun. He revealed that the men took... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Why Jonathan has dragged Obasanjo to Human Rights Commission

by Oke Efagene President Goodluck Jonathan has submitted himself to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday for probe over criminal allegations against him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo had written an 18-page letter to Jonathan, in which he accused the incumbent of incompetence, engaging in anti-party activities, ethnicism and training about 1,000 snipers... Read More
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December 25, 2013

These are the 5 RICHEST entertainers in Nigeria + how they rake in their millions

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Nigerian music industry has become one of the most lucrative ventures in the country, a far cry from how it was in the past. Musicians in the country now rake in the big bucks and make millions from performances and endorsements. Ventures Africa, after presenting the list of Nigerian billionaires, has... Read More
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December 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Today in Bethlehem, ‘the birthplace of Jesus’

Surely, they shall gather! As always, thousands of tourists found their way to the the West Bank town of Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas. Huge crowds gathered in the biblical settlement, said to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, creating a party atmosphere, according to the BBC. The appropriately-named Manger Square was packed, a sign of... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Meet the 19-year-old boy who set new world record | Skiing from Antarctica to South Pole in 18 DAYS!

by Chi Ibe Meet the new star: the 19-year-old student who has set a new world record for the fastest journey; from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. Mirror reports: Old Etonian Parker Liautaud is the youngest man to have skied to the South Pole, having completed the expedition in 18 days. The... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Joy to the world (especially the poor)! – Read Pope Francis’ first Christmas message

by AP Pope Francis lauded Jesus’ humble beginning as a poor and vulnerable baby as he celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff Tuesday in St. Peter’s Basilica. “You are immense, and you made yourself small; you are rich, and you made yourself poor; you are all-powerful and you made yourself vulnerable,” Francis said... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Chinua Achebe & other deaths that shook the world in 2013

by Rachel Ogbu We wonder what Christmas in heaven will be like this year. On earth, while we celebrate the birth of Christ, we also mourn the passing away of people whose life and story changed the way we see the world. In 2013, two mold-breaking former heads of state passed away. Margaret Thatcher, the... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Opinion: Don’t be deceived, there’s no perfect man… only Jesus Christ

by Tobe Osigwe We live in a world that celebrates the outward appearance more than the inward virtues of a man. No thanks to the media that has helped to entrench such a base and shortchanged world view. More often than not the media magnify a personality who has succeeded in hiding his character flaws... Read More
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December 25, 2013

Belieb it or not! Justin Bieber insists he’s retiring from music (TWEETS)

by Oke Efagene Is this  good or bad news? 19-year-old American Pop star, Justin Bieber, has announced that he is officially retiring from music. The Canadian singer who just released latest album Journals, first spoke about his ‘retirement’ on an LA radio station earlier this month. He made the surprising announcement on Twitter, on Christmas Eve... Read More
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