YNaija Says: The military needs to apologize to Nigerians for the dishonesty about Shekau

For the past eight years, the name Abubakar Shekau has struck fear into the hearts of Nigerians, especially those who have seen and experienced the destruction and bloodletting that Boko Haram, the terrorist group he leads has wrought on tens of thousands of people. Ever since he assumed leadership of the organization after the killing... Read More

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March 31, 2017

From Stephanie Otobo to Kemi Olunloyo | Has anyone noticed the difference between Apostle Suleman and Pastor Ibiyeomie?

Isn’t it weird that we have had two high-profile scandals involving Pastors in one month? First, it was Apostle Suleman who got hit by the tornado unleashed by Sahara Reporters, Stephanie Otobo. She claims they had been romantically involved and he even promised to marry her. According to her, it was such a good thing,... Read More

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March 31, 2017

Is the Nigerian Army joking? 5 takeaways from the ridiculous confession that Shekau is alive

7 months after claiming that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau had been killed, the Nigerian army has come out to say that this was, as many people already either suspected or firmly believed, not the case. This is, quite simply, a tragedy of epic proportions, and here’s why in particular. 1. Nigerians cannot trust their... Read More

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March 31, 2017

Brave Women: “People told me not to show her to the world” | N’kiru Njoku on raising a special needs child and more

by Nk’iru Njoku On the meaning of bravery Bravery is to me, simply doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, regardless of how afraid you are. On having a special needs child and how it has changed her life Before having Didi, I thought I understood the meaning of... Read More

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March 31, 2017

From Figurine to Fifty: How Omoni Oboli became Nollywood’s Box Office queen

by Wilfred Okiche Between 2014 and 2015, thanks to one of those occasional twists of fate that occur in the film business once in a while, Nollywood crowned a new box-office champ. She isn’t named AY Makun, hasn’t been on TIME magazine’s Influential 100 and isn’t quite the effortless hit on red carpets. Her social... Read More

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March 31, 2017

“I have never seen disarray like this” | Insiders speak on the current battle between Buhari and the Senate

Insiders expressed their varying views on the activities of the Senate in recent weeks, especially as regards the Custom boss putting on his uniform, Dino Melaye certificate/graduation controversy, the suspension of Senator Ali Ndume and more. An insider with the APC said: “I can only express sadness that at a period when one party controls... Read More

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March 31, 2017

EXPLAINER: Why Kemi Olunloyo’s arrest makes perfect sense

by Mark Amaza For the past couple of days, social media has been abuzz over the arrest of controversial blogger, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo over a post she published on her blog in which she accused popular Port-Harcourt pastor and the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyomie of adultery. Her arraignment before a Magistrate Court together... Read More

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March 31, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Watch the Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer, Kim Kardashian to undergo uterine surgery | More stories

Catch up on all the stories that got entertainment lovers talking yesterday and the ones that unraveled over the night – and are still buzzing this morning. Hey Game of Thrones fans, the Season 7 trailer is now out We waited for it and now, it’s almost here. The point of this trailer is to prepare... Read More

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March 31, 2017

#BBNaija: Housemates get to bond again as they spend the whole day in the garden with zero luxury + more highlights

Don’t know what it feels like to be homeless? Well, you can ask any of your favourite housemates because they’ve had firsthand experience of living out of the comfort of a home, according to Bisola. Day 67 was the type we could never have imagined. A day where Biggie would prove to the housemates that... Read More

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March 30, 2017

The Dummies Guide to #Brexit, #BrexitDay and what it all means for the rest of us

Yesterday, the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May sent the letter that formally notifies the European Council of Britain’s desire to exit the European Union : the Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty which contains all the guidelines that the UK has to abide by to successfully leave the EU. [Remember: We already went through a guide to... Read More

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March 30, 2017

No but seriously, now that ‘Pablo Kosibar’ has apologised, maybe Nigerian brands can chill out on #KeepTheChangeBae?

It’s hard these days to tell whether Nigerian brands have any PR strategy they work with. And the way that they jumped on the hottest hashtag of the day #KeepTheChangeBae – from Wema Bank to Restaurants, we are not sure we are any closer to resolving that confusion. [Don’t miss it: Pablo Ayodeji has finally... Read More

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March 30, 2017

“Always have your own money”… and 4 other major lessons #KeepTheChangeBae taught us

Anyone hasn’t seen, heard or read about #KeepTheChangeBae? It’s the biggest trending topic on the Nigerian internet today and we’ll hardly be shocked if we find the story on BuzzFeed or Mashable tomorrow. So much has been said on social media about this situation where a young Ibadan-based dude takes a lady out on a... Read More

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March 30, 2017

Brave Women: “It sometimes annoys me, the level of things she takes from people” | Aisha Yesufu profiles Oby Ezekwesili

by Aisha Yesufu On the 30th of April 2014 I came face to face with an individual that made me to believe in Nigeria. That individual is Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. On that day I saw what Nigeria can be if only we would allow those who truly believe in this country and care for its... Read More

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March 30, 2017

“How did she get his account number?” and a few other thoughts we have about #KeepTheChangeBae

We know random Thursday morning trends like this are often nothing more than bants but this one, this #KeepTheChangeBae (a.k.a #5KBae) is different. So different that the purple bank has decided to make a marketing campaign out of it. You don't need the change to open an account with *945# today! #keepthechangebae #5kBae #Withyoualltheway —... Read More

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March 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Billboard features Tekno as next Nigerian act to break into the American market, Iyanya releases first EP with Mavin Records | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Billboard features Tekno as next Nigerian star to break into North America MMMG artiste, Tekno has again been recognized by Billboard Magazine. In an article exploring his prospects of breaking into the... Read More

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March 30, 2017

#BBNaija: TBoss is the perfect strategist, housemates eat live bugs and lemons + more highlights

Day 66 will go down as one of the most brutal in the House. We have come to the point where Biggie by reason of his tasks is passing one message across: N25million is not easy to come by. The housemates who remain in the house need to work for it, and hard too. But... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Who are Alhaji Suleiman Hassan and Professor Stephen Ocheni? Everything you need to know about Buhari’s new Ministerial Nominees

Nigeria’s ‘superwoman’, Mrs Amina Mohammed was appointed the United Nations Deputy Chief last year and she resumed her role as the most powerful woman at the UN in March, leaving her Minister of Environment position in Nigeria vacant. James Ocholi left his Minister of State for Labour and Productivity post vacant under less celebratory conditions... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Where is Karen Igho? | The #BigBrother “bad girl” that was not really bad

The ongoing Big Brother is fast coming to an end – to the chagrin of many viewers and the relief of just many others – but there’s usually one question that dominates this period of the reality show, be it Big Brother Africa or as is the case right now, Big Brother Nigeria: “who are... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Brave Women: Seyi, the 24-year-old mother of 12 children

by Seyi Oluyole My name is Oluwaseyi Oluyole, but I go by the name Seyi Oluyole. I am from Ondo state; I am 24. I am a Writer, dance choreographer, fitness trainer and a child lover. I was born and bred in Lagos. When I was 10, my parents sold our house at Mile 2... Read More

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March 29, 2017

#BBNaija: “I actually heard TTT has a child” | TBoss finally drops Bisola the bombshell (WATCH)

It looks like TBoss finally delivered that moment we’ve been clamouring for on the show. The moment Bisola finds out that ThinTallTony is married with two kids and a pregnancy! While the housemates sat around talking about their usual nothings and everythings, TBoss spilled some of the beans. She said she heard from some people... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Office Of The Citizen With Chude Jideonwo: The high standards to which we must hold our leaders

by Chude Jideonwo I have heard this bit of nonsense constantly – seen it sometimes on social media, in comment boxes or random commentary: that because I actively, enthusiastically and unrepentantly threw personal and professional weight behind the election of a political office holder, I have somehow lost the moral right to speak out against... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Court hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case holds today, Nicki Minaj signs major modeling contract | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case to begin today The case between Nollywood producer, Omoni Oboli and Canadian-based script writer, Jude Idada involving the allegation of theft of the script of the... Read More

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March 29, 2017

#BBNaija: Can the housemates survive the torture?, Bisola could have had sex with TTT but… + more highlights

It’s Day 65 and we’re close to the finish line. But the closer the end of the journey, the tougher the fight. Biggie promised on Sunday that this week will be the most difficult yet and some of the housemates will be pushed to the point where they’ll beg to leave. This plus the deep-seated... Read More

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March 28, 2017

Does Senator Dino Melaye have 7 degrees or is he a 7-year old?

Hopefully, the people of Kogi west have properly acquainted themselves with this certificate scandal that has called to question the 7 academic degrees that Senator Dino Melaye, their representative in the Senate, claims that he has. And surely, larger public must not fail to pay close attention to the raging madness at the higher echelons... Read More

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March 28, 2017

We have your receipts: Did the National Assembly forget all the promises to pass the 2017 budget by March?

President Muhamadu Buhari laid the 2017 budget before the National Assembly on the 14th of December 2016 in ceremonious fashion and with a promise to ensure that this budget will only spell Economic recovery for Nigeria. Hence, the alias: “Budget of Economic Recovery. The 7.298 trillion Naira budget should have been the main topic of... Read More

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March 28, 2017

How exactly is Dino Melaye a Senator in a sane country? 5 takeaways from this incredible madness

It’s almost impossible to single out one exact moment as the worst from the recent travails of Dino Melaye. Such is the sheer ridiculousness that Nigeria has been subjected to by the Kogi West Senator in the past couple of days. What is certain, however, is the fact that none of this is normal. Perhaps... Read More

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March 28, 2017

Brave Women: Febisola Okonkwo is touching lives

Nigeria has one of the highest populations of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the world; now estimated at 17.5 million, which is 24.5% of all children under the age of 17 years in Nigeria. Amid this is Mrs Okonkwo, a woman who left her banking job to establish Help Initiative/Tabitha Home, a home for... Read More

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March 28, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s Law’, The trailer for new web series ‘Inspector K’ is out | More stories

Catch up on Monday’s biggest entertainment stories and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Court orders seizure of Omoni Oboli’s controversial movie, Okafor’s Law A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the seizure of Omoni Oboli’s new film, Okafor’s Law. Justice Ibrahim Buba of the... Read More

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March 27, 2017

#BBNaija: Debie-Rise, TBoss, Marvis and Bally up for possible eviction after a heated nomination process

We looked forward to today’s nomination process and it came with the fire we knew it would bring. Biggie had allowed the housemates the opportunity to conspire for this week’s nominations so they split up in groups to work out their strategy. Here’s how the nomination went: Marvis nominated Debie-Rise and TBoss for the obvious... Read More

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March 27, 2017

#BBNaija: Could Bassey be the next Ebuka? Here’s why we’re sure the evicted housemate is going places

The headline you’ve just read up there is the real deal and we’re not alone in this, Nigerian Twitter has our back. https://twitter.com/ModesolaS/status/846078175113285632 Bassey Asuquo Ekpenyong is the Big Brother Naija housemate that got evicted Sunday night and unlike the housemates whose evictions preceded his, this multi-talented 27-year-old’s exit has been followed with cheers and... Read More

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YNaija Says: The military needs to apologize to Nigerians for the dishonesty about Shekau

From Stephanie Otobo to Kemi Olunloyo | Has anyone noticed the difference between Apostle Suleman and Pastor Ibiyeomie?

Is the Nigerian Army joking? 5 takeaways from the ridiculous confession that Shekau is alive

Brave Women: “People told me not to show her to the world” | N’kiru Njoku on raising a special needs child and more

From Figurine to Fifty: How Omoni Oboli became Nollywood’s Box Office queen

“I have never seen disarray like this” | Insiders speak on the current battle between Buhari and the Senate

EXPLAINER: Why Kemi Olunloyo’s arrest makes perfect sense

Entertainment Roundup: Watch the Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer, Kim Kardashian to undergo uterine surgery | More stories

#BBNaija: Housemates get to bond again as they spend the whole day in the garden with zero luxury + more highlights

The Dummies Guide to #Brexit, #BrexitDay and what it all means for the rest of us

No but seriously, now that ‘Pablo Kosibar’ has apologised, maybe Nigerian brands can chill out on #KeepTheChangeBae?

“Always have your own money”… and 4 other major lessons #KeepTheChangeBae taught us

Brave Women: “It sometimes annoys me, the level of things she takes from people” | Aisha Yesufu profiles Oby Ezekwesili

“How did she get his account number?” and a few other thoughts we have about #KeepTheChangeBae

Entertainment Roundup: Billboard features Tekno as next Nigerian act to break into the American market, Iyanya releases first EP with Mavin Records | More stories

#BBNaija: TBoss is the perfect strategist, housemates eat live bugs and lemons + more highlights

Who are Alhaji Suleiman Hassan and Professor Stephen Ocheni? Everything you need to know about Buhari’s new Ministerial Nominees

Where is Karen Igho? | The #BigBrother “bad girl” that was not really bad

Brave Women: Seyi, the 24-year-old mother of 12 children

#BBNaija: “I actually heard TTT has a child” | TBoss finally drops Bisola the bombshell (WATCH)

Office Of The Citizen With Chude Jideonwo: The high standards to which we must hold our leaders

Entertainment Roundup: Court hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case holds today, Nicki Minaj signs major modeling contract | More stories

#BBNaija: Can the housemates survive the torture?, Bisola could have had sex with TTT but… + more highlights

Does Senator Dino Melaye have 7 degrees or is he a 7-year old?

We have your receipts: Did the National Assembly forget all the promises to pass the 2017 budget by March?

How exactly is Dino Melaye a Senator in a sane country? 5 takeaways from this incredible madness

Brave Women: Febisola Okonkwo is touching lives

Entertainment Roundup: Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s Law’, The trailer for new web series ‘Inspector K’ is out | More stories

#BBNaija: Debie-Rise, TBoss, Marvis and Bally up for possible eviction after a heated nomination process

#BBNaija: Could Bassey be the next Ebuka? Here’s why we’re sure the evicted housemate is going places

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