2015

Skiibii Sets the Record Straight on Faking His Death in 2015

Skiibii, the Nigerian singer, finally addresses the infamous incident surrounding the rumors of his death back in 2015. The controversy erupted when pictures of the singer lying on the floor, appearing lifeless, went viral on social media. Despite the tributes pouring in from celebrities like Davido and Wizkid, Skiibii later emerged alive, leaving fans and... Read More

2015, Death rumours, health issues, Skiibi

December 12, 2018

Having sex in a car without lawful excuse is criminal – Lagos Police command warns residents

Following a raging controversy on social media over an incident that occurred last week wherein a couple was harassed by a mob for having sex in a car, the Lagos Police Command has on Wednesday clarified that it is criminal to have sex in a car parked in a public place. In a statement by... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2015, Abayomi Shogunle, Chike Oti, Criminal Laws of Lagos, Criminal Laws of Lagos 2015, Imohimi Edgal, Police Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU)

January 23, 2018

[YNaija2019] Will the 2019 election be a repeat of 2015?

It is perhaps too soon to begin to count the numbers, but this is exactly how 2015 occurred, the election that changed the Nigerian electorate forever.

2015, 2019, APC, PDP, Politics

December 23, 2017

Buhari beat a sitting President in 2015…nobody can face him – Marwa

Former military administrator of Lagos, Buba Marwa has said President Muhammadu Buhari will win with a huge landslide at the 2019 Presidential election. Marwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said this in an interview with The Sun. He said Buhari’s victory is a “forgone conclusion.” “The president’s victory in 2019 will be a... Read More

2015, 2019, APC, buba marwa, President Muhammadu hari

December 10, 2017

Looters sponsored Buhari’s campaign in 2015 – PDP lawmakers

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in National Assembly have said looters sponsored the 2015 campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari. What happened: While speaking at an interactive session with community leaders and stakeholders in Kano, Buhari had said those who looted the country are boasting about returning to power. He had said, “Those who... Read More

2015, campaign, looters, PDP lawmajers, President Muhammadu Buhari, sponsored

Goodluck

November 23, 2017

I take responsibility for PDP’s defeat in 2015 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he won’t be able to sleep well if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not return to power in 2019. He spoke when he received Bode George, a chairmanship aspirant of the PDP, at his Otuoke residence in Bayelsa state. What Jonathan said: Jonathan took responsibility of the PDP’s... Read More

2015, defeat, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP, responsibility

November 29, 2016

FG spent $1bn on kerosene subsidy last year – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said Nigeria spent $1bn as subsidy on kerosene last year. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the Domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas Stakeholders’ Forum in Abuja. He said the government spent the huge sum of money on subsidizing the product because of its massive use by Nigerians. He said, “The low LPG... Read More

$1bn, 2015, kerosene subsidy, Yemi Osinbajo

Philip Obaji Jr, 2015 Future Awards Africa Young Person of the year winner, attends the International Human Rights Training program in Canada

Philip Obaji Jr winner of The Future awards Africa was among the participants at the 37thInternational Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) which held from June 5 – 24, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. The IHRTP was designed to build capacity within participants to undertake more effective human rights education. The emphasis throughout the Program is on... Read More

2015, Future Award, human right, neglect, nigeria, Philip Obaji, Young Person of the year

APC to beg Ribadu for help on war against corruption

The All Progressives Congress has revealed that efforts are being made to return former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the ranks of the ruling party to assist in the war against corruption. This was made known by the National President of the APC National Coalition for Peace and Mobilisation, Ahmed... Read More

2015, APC, division, EFCC, election, Leadership, ribadu, Unity

Everything you should know about the man who ‘predicted Ali’s death, Orlando shooting’

A lot of men have predicted events that later shook the world after it was confirmed that they had rightly foreseen. From the terror attack of the twin towers of World Trade Center to the current climate change, predictions have been churned out on countless world events since time immemorial. A series of events were... Read More

2015, 2016, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Mohammed Ali, Nostradamus, pablo reyes, prediction

Nigerian analyst emerges best in Africa

Nigerian analyst Adesoji Solanke, has bagged yet another award, as the best equity analyst in Africa at the annual Financial Mail Top Analyst Awards, Johannesburg. Mr Solanke was a nominee of The Future Awards Africa in the category of Young person of the year in 2015. This award is given to young individuals in Africa... Read More

2015, analyst, babcock, Future Award, Renaissance Capital, Solanke, years

Demola Rewaju: If Jonathan had won in 2015? A reflection… (Y! Politico)

By Demola Rewaju This piece is an email response I sent to one of my twitter friends who asked me the title as a question. I said that the answer required deep thought on my part and the response wasn’t stuff for twitter DM. She then suggested I make it public to commemorate May 29. Enjoy.... Read More

2015, APC, Buhari, democracy, election, jonathan, PDP, social media

Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com

APC says Wike is collecting 10bn loan ‘to watch UCL final in Milan’

The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has lamented that Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike was given approval by the House of Assembly to secure a loan of N10 billion from commercial banks for apparently no reason. The state House of Assembly, yesterday granted the governor’s request to source for the said loan... Read More

2015, APC, assembly, election, loan, Nyesom, PDP, Rivers, SDP, wike

January 11, 2016

#GoldenGlobes: 10 moments that stole the show at the awards

The 2016 Golden Globes have come and gone and most of our favorite celebrities all bagged awards during the night. But the real winners were these ones who made the awards worthwhile. See the best moments that stole the show at the awards. The classic man He may not have won the awards for Best... Read More

2015, awards, Golden globes

January 5, 2016

Nigerians put to shame naysayers and prophets of doom in 2015 – Jonathan

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has thanked the African Sun Times for naming him its International Person of 2015. Jonathan took to his Facebook page to express gratitude, while also reflecting on 2015. The former president wrote: “I thank The African Sun Times for naming me as its International Person of the year, 2015. I am... Read More

2015, election, jonathan, nigeria

January 2, 2016

Olamide pulls a Kanye West, vents about Lil Kesh’s snub at #TheHeadies2015

Rapper, Olamide was livid at The Headies 2015 awards, as his YBNL artiste, Lil Kesh failed to win the Next Rated Artiste category. Lil Kesh, who had a successful year, was beaten to the award by Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks. Olamide got the perfect opportunity to vent his frustration over Lil Kesh’s omission when he... Read More

2015, Don Jazzy, Lil Kesh, Olamide, Reekado Banks, The Headies awards

January 1, 2016

9 things Nigerians expect from President Buhari in 2016

2015 was ushered out with fireworks, dancing and prayers as the new year, 2016 was heralded in by all and sundry. The previous year was thoroughly eventful- although it ended on a rather somber note for many Nigerians as fuel scarcity yet lingers, the Naira continuously drops in value in the international market, bombs are still... Read More

2015, 2016, APC, Buhari, Happy New Year

December 29, 2015

Calabar Carnival 2015: Amaechi, Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others step out for ‘Plant-A-Tree’ march (PHOTOS)

Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was on Monday, the recipient of loud cheers, when he attended the Calabar carnival. As part of the events of the climate change themed carnival, Amaechi on Tuesday, joined Governor Ben Ayade, Senator Florence Ita Giwa and others on the “Plant a Tree” march to raise awareness for the campaign.... Read More

2015, Amaechi, calabar, carnival

December 19, 2015

#YNaijaOnTheScene: Olamide dwarfs Davido, Wizkid and 8 other highlights of Rhythm Unplugged 2015

The widely anticipated annual comedy and music event, Rhythm Unplugged took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, December 18. The event which was hosted by comedians, Basketmouth and Bovi featured performances from Davido, Wizkid, Psquare, Buchi, I Go Dye, Kiss Daniel, Runtown and American singer, Trey Songz amongst others. For those who couldn’t make it, YNaija is... Read More

2015, Davido, Olamide, Rhythm Unplugged, wizkid

December 16, 2015

Adele’s Hello tops most ‘Googled’ lyrics of 2015 (Full List)

Google has released 10 song lyrics that have produced the greatest spikes in traffic over the longest period of time in 2015. Adele’s “Hello” tops the list, which definitely comes as no surprise to us. See the full list below. 1. “Hello” (Adele) 2. “Take Me to Church” (Hozier) 3. “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift) 4. “Uptown... Read More

2015, Adele, Drake, Ed Sheeran, featuring Bruno Mars, Fetty Wap, Hozier, Mark Ronson, Most googled lyrics, Omi, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, wiz khalifa

December 13, 2015

Dr Dre drops, Katy Perry soars in Forbes’ 2015 Highest-Paid Musicians (Full List)

Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid musicians has been released, and as one might expect, pop stars took the top slots. According to Forbes, the highest paid musicians of 2015 is Katy Perry, who earned $135 million, largely from touring. Other names in the top 10 include One Direction, Garth Brooks, The Eagles, Calvin Harris, Diddy... Read More

2015, Beyoncé, calvin harris, Diddy, Dr Dre, Forbes list Highest paid musicians, Garth Brooks, Jay-z, Katy Perry, one direction, Taylor Swift, The Eagles

December 6, 2015

The Future Awards Africa: We present the winners, the class of 2015

The 10th anniversary edition of The Future Awards Africa, took place on Sunday, December 6, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island. Africa’s brightest minds who have been sterling in their respective fields in the last 12 months, converged to honour the best of the best. Here are the most outstanding youths in Africa. The... Read More

2015, TFA, winners

December 6, 2015

Omawumi, Darey, Chidinma gear up for The Future Awards Africa 2015 (See Photos)

The sound-checks, rehearsals and the red carpet session are over and The Future Awards Africa 2015 is about to commence. The tenth anniversary edition of the yearly award is holding at the Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. See below, photos of Chidinma, Darey Art-Alade and Omawumi having their sound-checks done ahead of the award... Read More

2015, Chidinma, Darey, O.C Ukeje, omawumi, rehearsals, TFA

November 25, 2015

‘Our promise to pay N5,000 is not in the 2015 budget’ – FG

The Federal Government has said that the 2015 budget does not contain the proposed plan to pay N5000 stipend to unemployed Nigerians. The government said the payment of the monthly stipend will not take off until next year, due to a lack of provision for it in the present budget. Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon... Read More

000, 2015, 2016, FG, monthly stipend, N5

November 6, 2015

Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road To Yesterday’ to close AFRIFF 2015

The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) is delighted to announce that its feature film debut, Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuerho has been selected as this years Closing Night Film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Road to Yesterday is an epic love story which trails a couple desperate to mend a broken marriage on a road trip to... Read More

2015, afriff, Road to yesterday, ten

October 30, 2015

The hip, cool and trendy street-style from Day 3 of Lagos Fashion and Design Week (See Photos)

The style is urban and the street is cool today, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. On the third day of the ongoing 2015 Lagos Fashion and Design Week, the fashionistas went the route of hip with an attitude. You gotta love it…

2015, Lagos Fashion and Design Week, street style

September 27, 2015

October 1st, Lala Akindoju, others win big at #AMAA2015 [FULL LIST]

The 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards is took place at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Check out the winners list from the 11th edition below; Winner Best Child Actor “Layla Walet Mohammed and Mehdi A.G Mohammed – Timbuktu” Best Nigerian film ‘October 1′ Achievement In Screenplay “Le President – Cameroun” BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE... Read More

September 27, 2015

Juliet Ibrahim’s dress to #AMAA2015 awards is everything

Her beauty literally takes one’s breathe away, and at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, it was no different. Ghanaian actrss, Juliet Ibrahim took her time to get glammed up by her glam team. The Ghanaian beauty then stepped out on the red carpet of the AMAA currently ongoing in South Africa and she looked stunning in House of... Read More

2015, AMAA, Ibrahim, juliet

September 27, 2015

First photos from the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2015

The 2015 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, is currently taking place in South Africa and the photos are already pouring in. Nollywood stars stepped out in their numbers, looking glamorous on the red carpet. See first photos from the event below;

2015, AMAA, First photos, south africa

Why Big Brother Africa may not take place this year

The biggest reality TV show in Africa, Big Brother Africa, may not take place this year. It is believed that Big Brother Africa 2015 has been put on hold due to lack of sponsorship for this year’s edition of the show. Manager of Multichoice Ghana, Anne Sackey, was quoted to have confirmed that Multichoice Ghana received... Read More

2015, Big Brother Africa, cancelled

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