Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

Like most government documents, the Sure and Steady Ready Report reads like a propaganda document, like an artist blowing his trumpet before learning the notes. I remember that day vividly. It was the 1995 Academy Awards. I was alone, in my room, standing and applauding. Kevin Spacey was at the podium to receive The Best... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Subscriber group petitions GSM operators over alleged anti-competitive activities

by Isi Esene A consumer advocacy group wants Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate alleged anti-competitive conducts by Airtel, Glo and MTN, Nigeria’s three major GSM operators. The advocacy group named, Consumers Empowerment Organization of Nigeria urged the NCC to investigate and determine if the named GSM service providers engage in what it described as... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Opinion: This #POKO cry for attention…

by Edward Israel-Ayide Poorest display of Autotune I’ve heard in ages. A mediocre production that is lyrically reminiscent of poorly recited nursery rhymes. In a bid to augment a barely-existing acting career, that in my opinion leaves much to be desired, Nollywood actress Tonto Dike has released two singles “HI” and “ITZ OVA” from her foray into... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: Floods do not discriminate

Yes. Leadership has failed. But pointing upwards is the laziest way of explaining what is wrong with Nigeria. I hated the piece I wrote last week. Don’t get me wrong, I am not taking back what I said in ‘The danger of fending for yourself’. ‘This is not a society. It is a collection of... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Quit notice: 50 policemen ordered out of police barracks

by Isi Esene The Nigeria Police is getting all the knocks at the moment with about 50 officers of the office getting a notice to vacate their residential quarters located at Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja, Lagos. According to reports, this order is from the state Police provost marshall who has directed the demolition of shanties, illegal... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Just do it! 3 lessons you should learn from Tonto Dikeh’s music adventure

by Steve Harris NOW is the most important time because it is the only time we have any Power over. Have a sense of urgency over your destiny! Yesterday, the social media space was a buzz with Tonto Dike’s musical debut. While her style, lyrics and vocals were widely panned to unanimous negative reviews, I... Read More

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October 18, 2012

#DivorceDrama: “42 years of fighting, and we have no child” – Retired policeman wants out of marriage

by Isi Esene A 64-year-old retired police officer yesterday pleaded before an Ikorodu Customary Court to dissolve his marriage of 42 years giving several reasons for his decision. The man, Simeon Eguavon, told the court that he is seeking divorce from his wife, Grace, because she has refused to respect him and she is also... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Hot Stuff: Davido’s ‘Gbon gbon’ video hits the screens

by Isi Esene Clarence Peters is back again shwing his deft touch on the new video for Davido’s hit single ‘Gbon gbon’ off hid debut album ‘O.B.O: The GENESIS’. Check out the video below. Enjoy!

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October 18, 2012

Government will not condone ‘outright stealing’ of public funds – GEJ

by Isi Esene Well now you know it – it’s the impunity. President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday urged the country’s anti-graft agencies to do more in their fight against corruption promising to assist them in any capacity to carry out their legal duties. He said this at the Presidential Villa while swearing into office the... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Don’t “go for it”! 8 things that will f*** up your business

by Howard Turner Forgive the cuss words and the United-Kingdom references, this piece from the SabotageTimes.com might change your life. Or not. You You will be the main thing that fucks up your business, because until you get partners, then you are totally responsible for the decisions that will ultimately determine success or failure. No... Read More

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October 18, 2012

TICKER: Romney’s son says he wanted to punch Obama yesterday

agg Romney did not like it when President Obama accused his dad of dishonesty during Tuesday night’s debate. In an interview with a local North Carolina radio station Wednesday, the candidate’s eldest son was asked what it was like “to hear the president of the United States call your dad a liar.” “Jump out of... Read More

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October 18, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Never-before-seen photos from inside the heart of Google

by Isi Esene Perhaps no organisation epitomises the wonders of the internet age as much as Google. It’s hard to find any one internet savvy enough who hasn’t made use of its flagship offering, the Google search, or other innovative services which the company provides. The Google organisation yesterday made an unusual gesture of opening... Read More

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October 18, 2012

On a roll: Oshiomhole demotes Vice-principal on the spot, fires 41 inspectors

by Hauwa Gambo Barely days after firing a handful of teachers for absenteeism, Edo’s governor, Adams Oshiomhole yesterday announced that 41 zonal inspectors and chief inspectors of education and local government education officers have been fired after a performance audit. They were fired over “non-performance and negligence of duty in continuation of the on-going sanitization... Read More

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October 18, 2012

TICKER: “I was dreaming of barbeque” – Woman who set house of fire while “sleep-walking”

A Kentucky woman claimed to be sleepwalking when she set fire to her apartment, as her heavily-medicated son slept inside. Lamonica Anganette Hill, 41, told firefighters that she dreamed about grilling when she ignited the flames in Lexington, Ky., around 1 a.m. on Sept. 13. But authorities do not believe her explanation. “I can’t speculate... Read More

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October 18, 2012

“In the midst of all the pains in the country?!” – Top 15 tweets on Tonto Dikeh’s new songs

By Reuben Daba If you don’t know by now that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh unleashed two music singles on Nigerians today, really, what planet have you been on? Of course as with all things culture and entertainment related, the Twitter world had lots to say about Tonto’s endeavour. LOTS. So much, we had to go beyond the traditional... Read More

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October 18, 2012

TICKER: Abuja Demolition: RCCG, Winners Chapel Estates, 35 More To be demolished – FCTA

Despite the controversy generated by the demolition of over 500 housing units by officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s department of development control in Lugbe 1 Extension, Gosa, recently, the FCT A says 37 more estates have been pencilled in for demolition. There is no going back on the demolitions of the “illegal” structures,... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Sultan of Sokoto calls Muslim holiday for October 26

by Hauwa Gambo The Sultan of Sokoto, who is seen as spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims yesterday directed the faithful to celebrate Eid-al-Kabir on Friday, October 26. According to His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad Abubakar, this is “based on report received from the various committees on Moon sighting across the country.” A statement signed by... Read More

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October 18, 2012

On Their Own: Doyin Okupe, Ahmed Gulak do not speak for the president – Joy Emodi

by Isi Esene These are very interesting times, indeed. Joy Emodi, the special adviser to the president on National Assembly matters, on Wednesday disclosed that any presidential aide who makes disparaging remarks about the legislature is on his own. She said the unflattering remarks attributed to the special adviser to the president on political affairs,... Read More

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October 18, 2012

TICKER: I did not go abroad for cosmetic surgery – Patience Jonathan

returned to the country on Wednesday after spending about seven weeks abroad. Mrs. Jonathan arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from a foreign country widely believed to be Germany. She returned in one of the aircraft in the Presidential Fleet As soon as she alighted from the aircraft, she denied media reports... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Victor Ehikhamenor: My mother’s second letter to the President

by Victor Ehikhamenor Concentrate on finding a solution, for the gods will always steady the hands of a good servant when he is shaving a wicked king’s beard. Dear son, It is not too much to say congratulations once again. I have decided to write you this letter, on this important day of your coronation,... Read More

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October 17, 2012

TICKER: Mighty fall: Lance Armstrong stepping down as Livestrong chairman; Nike terminates contract

Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity so the group can focus on its mission instead of its founder’s problems. The move came a week after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released a massive report detailing allegations of widespread doping by Armstrong and his teams when he won... Read More

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October 17, 2012

Opinion: So I just finished listening to Tonto’s music…

by Caleb Olorunmaiye Listening to Tonto’s songs made me sad on so many levels. She could have done better. You would think that being a very successful actress in Nigeria and living the dream of 30 million girls would be enough for one person. Well, you know what they say about human nature. If a... Read More

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October 17, 2012

TICKER: Nigeria inflation falls for third straight month

Nigeria’s consumer inflation fell for the third straight month in September, mainly due to a drop in the underlying “core” price growth that is closely watched by the central bank. Headline inflation eased to 11.3 percent year-on-year in September, down from 11.7 percent year-on-year in August and a 2012 peak of 12.9 percent in June,... Read More

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October 17, 2012

US presidential debate: 10 best lines from Romney, Obama

by Isi Esene As the November US presidential election draws closer, the two main candidates, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney continue to slug it out in fiercely contested debates to convince the electorate of their suitability for the top job. Obama, who many considered to have lost the last debate came out blazing hot... Read More

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October 17, 2012

Rehabilitation Complete: Ex-militants donate N52.7 million to flood victims

by Isi Esene Former Niger Delta militants, nowadays called agitators, have been so moved by the disastrous flood situation in the country, especially in the Niger Delta, that they have contributed N52.7 million for victims of flood disaster in the region. The 26,358 beneficiaries of the amnesty in phases one and two agreed to raise... Read More

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October 17, 2012

Power grab: Abubakar knocks out Tinubu, others to emerge preferred bidder

by Reuben Daba Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria’s former military ruler, who has led a mostly quiet life since he left office in 1999, today scored a very big win. For a very long time, the FG has tried to reform the electricity sector in the country. Part of the efforts in that regard involved selling off... Read More

October 17, 2012

(Another) Clinton visits President Jonathan in Abuja

by Stanley Azuakola With her mum cleaning up the Obama administration’s missteps with Libya and her dad as the most effective surrogate for the Obama campaign in the dying days of the United States president elections, it falls on the daughter, Chelsea Clinton to give the Nigerian president his latest Clinton photo-op. Miss Clinton visited... Read More

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October 17, 2012

#Aluu4: Suspects paraded by police, to appear in court today

by Stanley Azuakola Today in Port Harcourt, thirteen suspects arrested in connection with the killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt will be arraigned in court. This was revealed by Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Muhammed Ndabawa, who spoke yesterday at the police headquarters in Port Harcourt, while parading the suspects. After... Read More

October 17, 2012

Caution: Lagos armed robbers disguise as beggars to rob in traffic

by Isi Esene Reports say armed robbers in Lagos have devised another means of perpetrating their acts by disguising as beggars to steal from motorists. Sources say the robbers target lone occupants of posh cars to dispossess them of their valuables. The robbers mostly demand smartphones, laptops, money and anything that catches their fancy. They... Read More

October 17, 2012

Like a thief in the night: Kogi speaker, principal officers impeached

This morning in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, all the principal officers of the state’s house of assembly were removed by their colleagues. As is usual with these cases, it happened on a day when the legislators were not even expected to sit. Lawmakers were expected back in the assembly on Thursday but surprisingly, they... Read More

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