by Zara Mustapha Superstar singer Iyanya showed his humanitarian side when he visited victims of the Nyanya bomb blast in Abuja at the hospitals where they were admitted. According to the singer’s tweets it was a very sad moment for everyone and he managed to do his best to make them happy. One of... Read More
by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan today gave his daughter’s hand out in marriage and he did so in style. His daughter, Faith Sakwe got married to Edward Godswill Osim at the Abuja Ecumenical Centre in an event which was broadcast live on national television. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi were... Read More
by Isi Esene Former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has gone on Twitter to demand the release of Japheth Omojuwa, the YNaija FrontPage columnist who was earlier today arrested by the police in Abuja. Omojuwa was involved in a protest in Abuja over the unfortunate stampede which happened in during the National Immigration Service (NIS)... Read More
by Isi Esene YNaija FrontPage columnist and social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa has been arrested by the police in Abuja. Omojuwa had been at the office of the minister of internal affairs, Abba Moro to protest over the unfortunate stampede which happened in Abuja during the National Immigration Service recruitment. Over twenty people died in... Read More
by Akan Ido After months of speculation about Dr. Dora Akunyili’s health condition, the former Information Minister and NAFDAC Director General has finally responded to the rumours. In her reply to an online publication, Akunyili admitted that she was ill but is now fit and ready for the National Conference where she is a delegate.... Read More
by Eromo Egbejule One man and his select army of fellow minded people are shaking things up in Abuja. It is 8:35am on a dusty Friday morning in Mpape Hills, Abuja and a restive crowd—all men—from the Apo Mechanic community gathers outside the premises of Crowther Love FM, 104.5. They look nervous but resolute as... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan earlier today declared open the National Conference at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja. Below is a transcript of Inauguration Speech by President Goodluck Jonathan at the event. I am delighted to welcome you all to the inauguration of this historic National Conference which promises to be another significant landmark in... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda But the funny thing about these Abuja-based activists on Twitter is, when you call them and inform them that a certain ambassador or politician wants to have a lunch with them, they’ll be available. None will be in a meeting. None will be on the road driving. None will promise to call... Read More
by Adeola Balogun After attempts to arrest him by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) proved abortive, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufai has finally appeared at the headquarters of the security agency. Mallam el-Rufai turned himself in and was accompanied by Governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator... Read More
SSS finally releases el-Rufai after 15 hour interrogation