#FemiVsFarouk: Police detain Lawan, D-day in the House

by Stanley Azuakola Embattled member of the House of Representatives, Hon Farouk Lawan, was not released after his interrogation by the Police at the Force Headquarters yesterday. The legislator finally honoured the invitation of the police on Thursday after repeated calls for him to show had fallen on deaf ears. With the new development, it... Read More

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#ThisShouldConcernYou: Mo Ibrahim is giving $100, 000 to young people

by Stanley Azuakola For the second in a row, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation would be giving opportunities to a few young Africans with leadership potential for mentorship at three multilateral organisations, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and the World Trade Organization (WTO), under the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships... Read More

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This way, (in)mate: Farouk Lawan to spend the night in police custody

by Hauwa Gambo Channels TV is reporting that Farouk Lawan, the central character in the sensational bribe scandal around the House of Representatives fuel subsidy probe, will be spending tonight with the police. And it’s not for protective custody. According to the station: The Chairman, House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on the investigation of... Read More

Leadership Editorial: Lawan, Otedola, N2.6trn thieves must face justice

by Hauwa Gambo Our friends at Leadership aren’t pulling any punches about the latest round of bribe scandals, and that’s just the way we like it. As they remind us: This scandal has been following a familiar path. Four short years ago, a House of Reps panel on power exposed the looting of $16billion in... Read More

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Emir of the CBN? Sanusi Lamido explains himself

by Stanley Azuakola Somehow, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, felt that he had to respond to the criticisms which came his way as a result of his uncommon work attire yesterday. Here’s what did the governor – and prince – had to say: For starters, he didn’t... Read More

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#FaroukLawan: At last, Lawan submits himself to the police

by Stanley Azuakola Hon Farouk Lawan, the man who has made all the headlines this week, finally showed up at the Police Force Headquarters today. At the Louis Edet House, he was grilled by the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, and three Commissioners of Police over his role in the $620,000 bribery saga.... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: Burn, NYSC, burn

by Stanley Azuakola But why? Another batch of corps members passed out this week across the nation. A particular individual felt so aggrieved (with the NYSC? with Nigeria?) that (s)he burned her NYSC uniform. What do you make of this one? Nigerians are not smiling oh. Em, we don’t approve

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Leave him out of this – Reuben Abati says President Jonathan not responsible for bribery scandal

President Jonathan would really appreciate it if people stopped trying to drag his name through the mud. At least that’s what we can make of the latest statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Dr Reuben Abati. The statement was in response to rumours that the President was responsible for the ongoing bribery... Read More

Snail Justice: 110,000 court cases pending in Nigerian courts

by Stanley Azuakola In Nigeria, every day comes with its own revelations. Hear ye the revelation of today: there are 110, 000 cases pending in Nigerian courts. Yes, you heard that right –110, 000. This information came from none other than the Administrator of the National Judiciary Institute, Justice Umaru Eri, a man who should... Read More

One for the future: Five-year old star, Ozzybosco thrills guests at the COF Heart & Soul Gala (see photos)

by Stanley Azuakola When an event features stars and executives like Olu and Joke Jacob, Demola Olota, Nkiru Anumudu, Oba Otudeko and Ndidi Nwuneli as guests, one wouldn’t expect a 5-year old to be the star attraction. But that’s exactly what happened on Friday June 8 at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre. Guests... Read More

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Battle of the Ex-es: Rihanna’s men Drake and Chris Brown in gang fight at club

by Chi Ibe New York City police are currently investigating an apparent early morning fight involving hip-hop stars Drake and Chris Brown at the WIP club. It is rumoured that before the fight, Chris sent Drake’s table a bottle of champagne. Drake then sent the bottle back with a rude note attached that read: “I’m... Read More

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“It’s like China’s One Child Policy” – Senator explains bill to stop public officials sending their kids abroad

by Tolu Orekoya The Kano Central PDP representative Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed is sponsoring a bill to force all public officials to educate their children through the Nigerian educational system. In an interview granted to the Daily Trust, he mentions the reasons for the bill and why he could face strong opposition: Excerpts from... Read More

Hot Stuff: Modenine – Mind Yourself + Spit My S**t

by Seyi Lawal Today being Modnine’s birthday, he drops two new joints – ‘Mind Yourself’ and ‘Spit My S**t’. They are off his upcoming ‘Occupy The Throne’ compilation. Click here to listen. [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Modenine_-_Spit_Myshit.mp3|titles=Modenine_-_Spit_Myshit] [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Modenine_-_Mind_YourSelf.mp3|titles=Modenine_-_Mind_YourSelf]

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Hot Stuff: Omawumi feat. Waje & Dr Frabz – ‘Explain’

by Seyi Lawal The fabulous duo of West African Idol runner-up Omawumi and Headies winner Waje gives us a new track titled ‘Explain’. Dr Frabz worked on the beats, his previous works include hit songs like YQ – ‘Efimile’ Ft Da Grin , Chuddy K’s ‘Slow Slow’, Shank -‘Too Late’ and Weird MC – ‘Riranwo’... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: We’re on the edge of a recession – Okonjo-Iweala

by Stanley Azuakola During last Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, it was the turn of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to address the council. When she spoke, the words that came out of her mouth were the kind which administration officials have consistently tried to turn a deaf ear to. She alerted... Read More

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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Anonymous no more

It is a simple pleasure hearing your name called out in a crowd. Moving through my busy office by 4pm, my mind is already on dinner. Oblivious to the sound of people and the continuous rolling of the photocopier, I am thinking about the already set table. Suddenly I hear my name. My brain does... Read More

PDP vs PDP: We have the first casualty

by Stanley Azuakola Alhaji Habu Fari, the principal private secretary to the PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur, has been sacked. This makes him the first casualty in the ongoing battle for supremacy between Tukur and Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the party’s national secretary. Fari had been engaged in war of words with the PDP National Secretary, Olagunsoye... Read More

Bamanga Tukur, Habu Fari, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, PDP

Nigeria experienced 14 power system failures in 6 months – PHCN

by Stanley Azuakola The year is only halfway gone, but the nation has already experienced system collapse in the power sector a total of 14 times. Records from the daily operational report of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), showed that there were two recorded cases of total system collapse in March; one in... Read More

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“He is not going to stay more than eight years” – GEJ’s aide wants “mischief makers” to calm down

by Adeniyi Abdul President Goodluck Jonathan has a message for everyone concerned about the length of time he plans on spending as President: Take it easy. President Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy call by the North Central Women Forum, and advised everyone to “take the gospel... Read More

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Opinion: …Please wait while your transaction is processing?

by Chinonso Ogbogu Keep doing what’s best for your dreams, and with time your transaction would be completed and you would get your blessings! It was 6:28a.m when I began my day. By 7:54a.m., I hit the road en route to my office. With all my goals clearly laid out the night before, I had... Read More

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Sosoliso crash report out: Pilot couldn’t see runway because airport didn’t have diesel

by Stanley Azuakola It’s been six years since a Sosoliso plane crashed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, cutting short the lives of the over 100 passengers on board, most of them school children. Still, the memory is hard to take, especially when one considers the cause of the crash. The government has not made... Read More

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Akintunde Oyebode: The beatification of an area boy (YNaija FrontPage)

I always wanted to use a Soyinka play as the title of my Thursday junk, thanks to the bees in Abuja, I finally have the chance. The Beatification of an Area Boy was inspired by the struggles of the poor people of Maroko, and how they were brutally displaced from their homes, their land shared... Read More

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Elnathan John: How to behave when accused of corruption in Nigeria

by Elnathan John Nigerians are corrupt. Even a suckling knows this. From time to time however, the odd situation arises where one Nigerian accuses another of corruption, you know, like armpit calling mouth smelly. To be too clean in Nigeria is as bad as being too dirty. You must maintain a corruption balance. Moderate corruption.... Read More

FG acquires four generators for Abuja airport

by Stanley Azuakola Well, at least they tried. On three different occasions this year, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has suffered a total blackout. When the latest blackout occurred barely a week after the unfortunate Dana plane crash, some international flights about to land in the airport, were diverted to nearby airports. Now, the government... Read More

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Video: 18-month-old baby thrown from car during police chase

by Tolu Orekoya When the troubled parents of the 18-month-old child decided to rob a victim, they were not planning on ending up in a police chase, rolling the vehicle and flinging their child out of the car through a backseat window—but that is exactly what happened. The entire terrifying sequence of the chase, which... Read More

7 foods for better skin

Want super-looking, bright and healthy skin? Well, the good news is it’s not only what you put on your face or skin that’s the key to a great complexion – what you eat can have a great bearing on skin health too. We’ve selected seven face-friendly foods to work into your daily menu that can... Read More

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#Danacrash: Lagos gets foster parents for victims’ children

by Stanley Azuakola Their story was one of the most touching from the Dana crash. Three kids, sent on an errand by their parents, and in the short time it took to go and return, tragedy had dropped from the skies, killing their parents Jeremiah and Josephine Okwuchukwu. Homeless and helpless, the kids—Joel Okwuchukwu (11),... Read More

#FaroukLawan: House to convene emergency session

by Stanley Azuakola At the peak of the fuel subsidy protest in January 2012, the Federal House of Representatives convened for an emergency session –the first time they would meet on a Sunday. Part of the resolutions from that session was the setting up of a committee which would probe the fuel subsidy regime in... Read More

An Ouch! affair: Designer Uche Nnaji celebrates birthday dinner with premiere of new single- See photos

What:Uche Nnaji Birthday Dinner Cocktail. Where: Lekki Lagos. When: 11 June, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

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Interview: 20 year old homeless entrepreneur squatted at AOL for 2 months to build successful start-up

by Seyi Lawal Meet Eric Simons, 20, once a struggling entrepreneur who spent two months secretly living inside AOL’s headquarters and eating leftovers while trying to build his start-up, a system that allows teachers to build lessons online nowc15, 000 teachers have signed up to his business and he’s in the process of hiring more... Read More

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