YNaija Analysis: The Libyan connection in the Manchester concert bombing

by Mark Amaza Salman Abedi, the culprit of a horrific bombing of a concert by American pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester, England has been identified as a 22-year old Briton of Libyan origin. Although Abedi was born in Manchester to parents who had fled Libya because of the repressive regime of late dictator Muammar... Read More

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May 26, 2017

You don’t have to apologise | Man gives three “reasons” Ariana Grande should move on

A father of three, Patrick Millsaps, has written an open letter to US singer, Ariana Grande, concerning the terror attack in Manchester on Monday. Millsaps, wrote the letter in response to Ariana’s tweet in the wake of the attack. ‘Broken.’ the singer had posted on Tuesday. ‘From the bottom of my heart, I am so... Read More

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May 25, 2017

Queen Elizabeth pays surprise visit to young victims of Manchester attack (PHOTOS)

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II paid a surprise visit to the children’s hospital where young victims of the terror attack on a Manchester Arena concert on Monday night. Online magazine, People reports that the British royal arrived Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at about 11.20am on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth denounced the attack, saying “it was dreadful... Read More

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May 25, 2017

Traumatised Ariana Grande decides to help victims

US singer, Ariana Grande is reportedly traumatised by the Manchester terror attack, which followed her Dangerous Woman concert in the city. The report also claimed she is now focusing her time and efforts to helping the victims who are mostly in the hospitals. Following the attack, Ariana posted a heartfelt tweet reading: ‘broken. from the... Read More

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May 25, 2017

Manchester terror attack survivor says mobile phone saved her (PHOTO)

One of the survivors of the Manchester terror attack says she was saved by her mobile phone when it deflected a flying metal nut in the explosion. Lisa Bridget, 45, said she was making a call after the Ariana Grande when the explosion sent the metal towards her head, Metro reports. The nut cut off... Read More

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May 25, 2017

Queen Elizabeth visits victims of the Manchester terror attack

Queen Elizabeth II, has on Thursday, visited the victims of the Manchester terror attack at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital today. The Queen had earlier released a statement after the terror attack, condemning the attack. She said, “The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people,... Read More

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May 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande suspends world tour after Manchester terror attack, Wizkid announces release date for mixtape | More stories

Here are yesterday’s biggest stories yesterday and those that unraveled while you slept—and are still buzzing this morning. Ariana Grande suspends the rest of her tour following terror attack Pop star, Ariana Grande has put her Dangerous Woman tour on hold. The decision comes after her Manchester concert was ruined by the devastating terror attack... Read More

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May 24, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Daily Mail blames Ariana Grande for bomb blast, Ikeja electric begs customers to stop putting juju on NEPA poles + Man U scoops Europa League trophy

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens: we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. from the sublime to the ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Pope... Read More

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May 24, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande arrived the US in tears after terror attack on her concert, Nicki Minaj and Nas are dating? | More stories

These are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Ariana Grande is back in the US after terror attack at her Manchester concert It was an emotional moment for 23-year-old star, Ariana Grande as she arrived her hometown in Florida following the... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Manchester Arena attacker identified as Salman Abedi

by Azeez Adeniyi The police has said the attacker who bombed the Manchester Arena during a concert by Arian Grande on Monday night was by 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins said no further details can be given presently. “The priority remains to establish whether he was acting alone or as... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Manchester Arena attacker has been identified – Theresa May

by Azeez Adeniyi UK Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said the Manchester Arena attacker has been identified but more investigations will be done before releasing his name. A bomb had exploded at the Manchester Arena during a concert held by Ariana Grande on Monday night. May said, “The police and security services believe they know the... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Trump’s response to the Manchester attack is so solid, we are having a rethink about him

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Hours ago, an explosion went off in Manchester Arena, England, after Ariana Grande performed the “first of three scheduled UK performances” in front of a mostly adolescent audience. The British authorities are reportedly treating the incident as a terror attack. CNN reports that a British Chief Constable Ian Hopkins confirmed the incident, saying he... Read More

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May 23, 2017

“Evil losers”! | Trump reacts to Manchester terror attack (WATCH)

by Omoleye Omoruyi United States President, Donald Trump, has, on Tuesday, reacted to the Manchester Arena terror attack, which killed 22, leaving 59 injured, including children. In his speech in Bethlehem, Trump, said the bombs only wasted the lives of children who were enjoying their lives and so, he would not call them monsters, ‘as... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Attacker detonated an “improvised explosive device” | 7 facts about Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert explosion

by Tolu Omoyeni 23-year-old multiple award winning American singer, Ariana Grande had just performed before thousands of her fans who packed the 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena for one of the concerts in the UK leg of her world tour. Concert goers were trooping out of the Arena when they heard two loud bangs from the... Read More

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May 23, 2017

UPDATE: Children among those killed as Manchester attack victims rise to 22

by Omoleye Omoruyi Twenty-two people are now confirmed dead and 59 others injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena after an Ariana Grande concert. The suspected terror attack includes the death of children and the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, has said that the suicide bomber, a male lone attacker, was carrying... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Here’s how the football and music worlds reacted to the Manchester Arena attack

by Dolapo Adelana On Monday the world was hit with another tragic event as 22 people were reportedly killed during a suspected attack in the United Kingdom. The attack which occurred at the Manchester Arena after a concert held by US pop singer, Ariana Grande also left at least 50 people injured. The singer has... Read More

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May 23, 2017

YNaija Tracklist | Suspected terror attack reported in Manchester Arena | DPR to spend N828m on travels, others | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Muslim groups call for shift of NYSC orientation to after Ramadan – YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC seizes 18 house from Dasuki associates – YNaija 19 dead, 50 injured in suspected terror attack after Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena – YNaija 2017 Budget: DPR to expend N828m on... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Explosion kills 19, leaves 50 wounded at Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert, Tinubu funds repatriation of Moji Olaiya’s remains | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday. Explosion kills 19, leaves scores wounded at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, England Police have reported that at least 19 people have died and about 50 injured after an explosion at... Read More

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May 23, 2017

“I am so sorry” | Ariana Grande heartbroken after Manchester Arena explosion

by Omoleye Omoruyi US singer, Ariana Grande, has expressed her shock following the suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena during her concert. About 19 people are reported to have died in the attack which happened outside the Arena. The singer though physically unhurt, took to Twitter to express her sorrow, saying, “Broken. from the... Read More

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May 23, 2017

19 dead, 50 injured in suspected terror attack after Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena

by Omoleye Omoruyi Nineteen people have been killed and about 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena, BBC reports. The blast which happened on Monday followed a pop concert by US singer, Ariana Grande. The police in the area have confirmed that it is a terrorist attack, which took place in the... Read More

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November 22, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West hospitalized after cancelling Saint Pablo tour, Kate Henshaw covers Genevieve Magazine November issue | More stories

Here are some of the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Kanye West checks into hospital for exhaustion Rapper, Kanye West has been checked into the UCLA medical centre and is being examined for exhaustion. Sources say that this followed a “disturbance call”... Read More

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August 28, 2016

5 things to look forward to at the MTV VMAs tonight

The 33rd annual MTV music video awards (MTV VMAs) ceremony will be holding in the wee hours of Monday morning – 2am Nigerian time to be precise at the Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Here are 5 things about the ceremony to make you think of staying up late to watch the show (don’t forget,... Read More

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December 4, 2014

And the most liked Instagram photos and hashtags of 2014 are…

by Anike Jacobs In less than three weeks, 2014 will come to an end and social media app, Instagram has revealed its most liked photos and the biggest hashtags of the year. #Love” has been the most popular hashtag used on the social platform the past two years, a spokesperson for Instagram told TheWrap. Kim... Read More

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August 25, 2014

OH OH! Nicki Minaj suffers wardrobe malfunction during the VMA’s (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun She shows a lotta skin, but not an inch more than she wants you to see! During the MTV Video music awards which held on Sunday, 24 August, Nicki Minaj suffered a wardrobe malfunction while performing ‘Bang Bang’ on-stage with Jessie J and Ariana Grande. The 31-year-old rapper’s fashion mishap was caused... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Queen Bey reigns: Beyonce leads MTV Video Music Awards with 8 nominations

by Kolapo Olapoju Nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards 2014 have been released and Beyonce leads the pack with eight nominations. The coveted Video of the Year prize will be contested by Beyoncé and Jay Z’s ‘Drunk In Love’, Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s ‘Fancy’, Sia’s ‘Chandelier’, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’ from... Read More

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Queen Elizabeth visits victims of the Manchester terror attack

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