Important Yuletide message from YFM

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Firebreak occur in the Dangote Factory in Lagos

According to sources coming in now, it states that a section of the Dangote Agro sack factory on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos got fire on Friday afternoon. Disclosing the tragic incident was the South-west spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye.

Fashola clashes with Tinubu over elections

Sources indicate that there is a clash between the incumbent power in Lagos, Governor Babatude Fashola, and the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over gubernatorial elections. The latter was angry with the Governor before and during the just concluded APC gubernatorial primaries in the states.

9ice clears the air concerning his political ambition

The Nigerian artist, popularly known as 9ice has come to counter reports that states about him crashing out of the race during the recent APC primaries. Citing from the reports earlier raids, Another celebrity-entertainer who lost out, after being widely considered as ‘the chose one’ is Abolore Akande, aka, 9ice. He vied for the ticket to represent Ogbomosho North/South/Orire Federal Constituency of Oyo State under the platform of APC. It was still not yet clear what really went wrong as at press time.

Manchester United and Liverpool secure consecutive wins

Manchester United secured a fourth consecutive winin the EPL with a 2-1 win over Stoke City at old Trafford. Van Gaal was thankful to the Spanish Goal Keeper, Victor De Gea, with a lot of stoppage time saves to secure the win. It started when Maroune Fellaini met Ander Herrera’s cross with a header to give the home team the lead.

100 to 300 Boko Haram insurgents killed in Yobe

Reports reveal that the number of persons killed due to the recent attack on Damaturu, Yobe State has seen it on the increase. The number rising from 100 to 300 in the state capital, which was hurt by a ghastly attack on Monday, December 1. As a result, scores of civilians were murdered and a 24-hour curfew was imposed on the town.

House of Representatives to resume on December 16

The house of representatives has resolved and disclosed to the public its new resumption date. After shifting it by 2 weeks now the house will resume on December 16.

Desmond Elliot gets APC ticket

Latest gist coming in reveals that the famous Nollywood Actor Desmond Elliot has edged outsuccess in the APC primaries. According to Ladunliadi, Desmond will now represent the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly election in 2015.

Breaking news: Military battles the Islamic sect, Boko Haram

According to sources, the sect known as Boko Haram is currently attacking Konduga town in Borno state. Nigerian troops with captured ammunition from Konduga operation early this year.

FIFA releases final shortlist

The world has been waiting for the final release of the final shortlist of FIFA for this year's world player of the year award on Monday. According to thefederation official website, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have between them won the past six world player of the year awards, face opposition from Germany’s World Cup winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Ronaldo, who is the present holder of the title, having also won it in 2008, scored a record 17 goals in a Champions League campaign as Real Madrid went on to win their 10th European Cup last term.

Ex-footballer, David Beckham and son was involved in a car collision

The famous football star, David Beckham and his eldest son were involved in a severe accident on Saturday, Hertfordshire, London, UK. This occurred when the 39- year-old ex-footballer picked up his son from the training ground at Arsenal football club. The details of the car crash are sketchy, but judging from the pictures, the front side Beckham’s Audi RS6 was badly damaged.

Busta Rhymes involved in an accident (photos)

One of the world famous rap artist, Busta Rhymeswere involved in an accident which left him bleedingin his head. He fell off the stage when performing at Webster Hall on O.T Genesis show.

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No consensus candidate in APC, says Atiku

Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, former Vice President has disclosed that there would be no consensus presidential candidate for the party which Nigerians knows to be the major opposition, All Progressive Congress, APC. Aiku, who is a Presidential aspirant of the APC, made the statement in Akure, the capital of Ondo State after holding several meetings with delegates and party leaders in the state as part of hismobilization drive.

Imo State Film Academy collapses after a week of commissioning (photos)

It is really shocking just after a week of commissioning the new IMO State Film Academy, it came down to the ground. It was gathered that the building gave way due to the result of substandard material, but it has been disagreed by Engr. Chidi Ibe, the state commissioner for Information, while stating it was due to an accident.

Fashola to re-register for Voter's card, INEC

The Independent Electoral Commission has shockingly told the Lagos state governor and others to re-register if they want to have a permanent votercard. INEC on Friday failed to distribute Permanent Voter Cards at the Ward G3, State Junior Secondary School, the polling unit where the State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, and his wife, Abimbola, registered.

University of Ibadan graduates 222 first class

On Monday, November 17 at the convocation ceremony at the university of Ibadan witness the graduation of 222 students with first class Degree, with a total number of 7,786 graduating students receive their first degree certificates. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Adewole during his address said that due to strike action embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in 2013, the convocation ceremony could not hold.

Fashola writes to Jonathan

Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Governor of Lagos has written to the President of the federation, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan over the subsidy reinvestment funds program and Federal Road Maintenance Agency. On 27 November 2014, Thursday, at the Eight Town Hall meeting on security which was held at the City Hall, Lagos around the island axis of the state. While addressing the participants comprising police officers, businessmen and others, with the program themed “Maintaining our collective resolve in fighting crime”.

63 senators in impeachment train against Jonathan

As at November 27, which was yesterday, a total number of sixty three senators are joining the train ofthe impeachment plan against the current President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan. According to sources, out of 109 members of the house, 63 are in with 8 membersof the ruling party, People's Democratic Party.

Explosion in Adamawa kills 35

A bomb explosive on Thursday morning has left no less than 35 people with five Army personnel and a local hunter dead around Mararaba-Mumbai area of Adamawa State. Stated by Vanguard, a Yola resident told journalists that a joint team of the military and local hunters on everyday patrol of the region following their effective recapture of the Mubi town when the bomb fixed by the insurgents detonated killing 35 people promptly.

Lagos Police arrested a Nigerian Musician

Aspiring musician named John Sunday was caught by the Lagos State Police command for armed robbery. Him speaking to the force said his intention of this illegal act was to finance is a reggae albumwith the sum of N100, 000.

Blessing Okagbare wedding photos (check photos)

Official photos from the wedding of Blessing Okagbare, who is the fastest woman in Africa and footballer Igho Otegheri which took place earlier this month (November 2014) in Sapele, Delta State are now available.

Pastor Kumuyi speaks about 2015 general elections

As the general elections in Nigeria draws nearer withmore intensity of the country breaking up, which most analysts are predicting. Pastor William Kumuyi, head of the Deeper Life Bible Church has insisted that the claim of the country's break up is not realistic.

Wole Soyinka discloses his health status today

Professor Whole Soyinka, Nobel Prize Laureate, discussing with journalists today announced the sad news about his health condition. Soyinka, who celebrated 80 in July, is a renowned and respected playwright, poet, essayist and activist. Born in Ogun State, he became the first African to have been awarded the Nobel prize in literature (1986).

Breaking News: Crowded market in Maiduguri hit by Female bombers

It gathers this morning that two female suicide bombers have hit one of the crowded market in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, killing several people. Citing from eye witness, they disclosed that the bombers detonated their explosives from the Monday market in the metropolis.

National assembly resumes today after crisis week

Nigerians will be on watch out over the resumption of the National assembly today, after a week of crisis in the house. Due to NASS crisis, House of Rep members were seen scaling one of the gates of the National Assembly last week. Following this crisis, the national assembly was shut down by Senate President David Mark, so many are keen on the happening that will follow the reopening of the assembly toady.

Ugandan baby tortured by Nanny

The 2-year-old Aneela Kamanzi, the Ugandan baby that attracts the minds of thousands both Nigerians and Ugandans is now recovering. She was being assaulted by the Nanny on November 15, which was really severe because she did sustain so many injuries. She was punished by the Nanny after vomiting while eating dinner.

Goodluck Jonathan commends universities for fund usage

Dr Goodluck Jonathan, President of the country has declared that both federal and state universities across the country have experienced improved infrastructure since his administration to power through the Needs Assessment Fund and other intervention funds like the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).

At Benin City in Edo, where the President during the 39th and 40th convocation ceremony of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), also commending the effort of Prof. Osayuki Oshodin, the outgoing Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university.

The long wait is finally over!! iPhone 6 and 6 plus launch today in Nigeria

The most expensive and latest phone invention from Apple, iPhone 6 and its counterpart iPhone 6 plus will be unveiled to the Nigerian public today at the store Ikeja City Mall and it will be the biggest launch of the year.

iPhone 6 & 6 plus

2face Idibia celebrates Annie's 30th Birthday romantically (check photos)

Annie Idibia turned 30 today and her husband 2face surprised her with an intimate birthday celebration at home. She says "I came home to this". So romantic

Happy Birthday Annie…..
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Female suicide bomber blasts Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State

Just about to leave the pains that Nigeria undergo due to the suicide bomb attack that left about 50 secondary school students dead in Potiskum, Yobe State. There had arisen yet another one, but carried out by a female suicide bomber yesterday, at the Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State, some kilometers away from the state capital, Minna. Senators did move into action has they summoned all Service Chiefs to give details why the Boko Haram sect still gains the upper hand.

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PDP crisis, as Northwestern Senators threaten to leave

Treats has befallen the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with about 11 senators ready to leave the party with them saying there is an existence of high handedness in the party.

Senate Chamber

NLC warns FG over Tambuwal

Sound of warning has been expressed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC over Aminu Tambuwal, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Federal Government and security operatives. They insisted that noting should happen to him, it was an issued statement from the NLC president, Abdulwahid Omar.
A copy of this statement by the president was obtained from the Premium Times. He reacted to the withdrawal of Tambuwal’s security details that it was shameful, distasteful, and unconstitutional. This withdrawal was initiated due to his defection from the ruling party PDP tp the opposition party APC.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal.

Nigeria football narrowly escapes FIFA ban

This has been lingering over sometimes now; Nigerian FA have narrowly escaped a lengthy ban from the world football governing body, FIFA. The court case against the FA was to start the ban from FIFA, but the attorneys handling the case registered by Chris Giwa, ousted head of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Release of Kidnap German national

Sticking to the level earlier on our blog about the kidnaped German, reports reaching us tend towards the liberation of the German. The Ogun State Police command has disclosed the release of the German national who was kidnapped by Unknown Shooter in Sagamu, Ogun State on October 24, 2014.

Crisis in Oyo over park levy

Tuesday, 28 October, 2014, there was of properties worth millions of Naira which was as a consequence of a encounter between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW and truck drivers at Express Quarry Nigeria Limited, on kilometer 15, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ekefa Village, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident rent 27 cars and 17 trucks damaged and many other valuable details. Stories were collected that the incident occurs as a termination of payment of N2, 500 by each truck driver to the NURTW. The purposes of dangerous weapons between the groups caused a bunch of injuries to people and were conveyed to the infirmary.
It was gathered that prior to the crash, members of the Oluyole Ibadan Granites Sellers and Hauler Association; truck owners, as well as drivers had staged a protest on Monday against further payment of the money to the NURTW office at the prey.
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Kola Sodipo, who paid a visit to the scene of the incident, urged all those affected in the fracas to maintain public security. The police chief also promised that those behind the incident would be brought to book.

Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) threatens to sue Assembly

Actions have been ongoing by the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the publication of the National Assembly transferring labor matters from the sole to the concurrent legislative list. Both unions have threatened to sue the Assembly and also go on strike.

Nigeria Labour Congress

Who will be the best Footballer of the year 2014; check the list now

Cristiano Ronaldo, the current world best footballer and Lionel Messi, four-time winner head the FIFA list of this year’s Ballon d’Or Award which was freed on Tuesday. The Germans hold the heavy dowry of the list due to their excellent performance at the world cup, and winning it also.

Ronaldo with his World Footballer of the Year award.

Ex-Minister challenges Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi, the Governor of Rivers State has received a serious challenged from an ex-minister. Nyesom Wike, former Minister of State for Education has made it known to the Governor to arrive away for a live debate on his claim that the present government under the leadership of Jonathan, has not done anything for Rivers.

Nyesom Wike

The Governor claimed that the present Jonathan’s administration has not made out anything for rivers state, that the state has been answering it. The Ex-minister reacted to the claims that Amaechi gave him a contract worth N4bn and wasn’t executed, by saying “If he fed me a contract, and I did not do it, why did he wait till today? There is no truth in the claim, and I challenge him to any arena to add up and support his claims with facts and figures”
People’s Democratic Party, PDP, leadership in the state has employed the minister who is an aspirant under the party to force on how the party will gain ground in the upcoming elections, with a disclosed of Amaechi as the party’s enemy.

One dead, another Kidnap in Sagamu by unknown gunmen

Sagamu, a vicinity in Ogun State, western Nigeria was attacked by unknown gunmen who kidnapping one and killing another. The reports state that one German was killed at the scenery, while another was abducted at the scenario; Police and the famous construction firm in the country, Julius Berger informed this issue on Monday.

Tragedy stroke University of Benin, leaving one dead

Disaster hit the University of Benin during a jean carnival that was intended to be a fun fair activity. The fun fair was organized for final-year students of the Faculty of Physical Sciences at the 1000-Lecture Theatre field of the faculty.

Jonathan lands in Israel for pilgrimage

On October 25, 2014, Saturday, the number one citizen of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan landed in Jerusalem, Israel, for a two-day pilgrimage. Activities were arranged for the President which part of it is for him to observe the Sabbath Day at the Wailing Wall. Later, he will travel to Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel with other holy sites in the pilgrimage.

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Nigerians lambast Jonathan for 2015

Nigerians have been in the cerebration of the current President as an insensitive leader concerning his design of his comeback 2015. Appearing at his administration of kidnapping Chibok girls, has made Nigerians thinks his comeback is for selfish desire and not the price of protecting lives and the belongings of the citizens.

Goodluck Jonathan

18 villages are now under the control of Boko Haram

Insurgency in Nigeria has now become a disturbing issue for Nigerians; with the famous sect Boko harm is now gaining more grounds in the northeast region of Nigeria. A number closing down to 18 villages in Borno State are confidential under the control of Boko Haram sect, no matter of the ceasefire agreement to run down between the sect and FG.

A Nigerian bridges White House protection

The most secured building in the world was bridged by Nigerian who jumped over the White House fence. Dominic Adesanya was apprehended by Secret Service agents and dogs after the bit of bridging security at the household. The 23-year-old as of yesterday, 22nd of October, scaled the fence on the North Lawn of the edifice, and walked all most 20 yards before he was intercepted by agents and dogs of secret service.

Dominic Adesanya

My upcoming wedding expenses led me into drug trafficking

Wedding expenses for this December has made me break into drug trafficking, a 40-year-old patent medicine dealer agitates. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has been capable to lay hold hands on the suspect, Chike Pauline. Who was being blocked out for outgoing Rwanda Air flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday, with a kg of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

Agitation took the street of Akure for the release of Chibok girls.... APC Women

Protesting concerning the release of the Chibok girls were the members of the women's wing of All Progressives Congress, Ondo State chapter. The women took to the streets of Akure on Tuesday to agitate the sect, Boko Haram to release these young ladies.

Share your thought on Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete's case???

Discussion for the week, is all about Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete, who obtained a five year jail term for killing his lady friend on Valentine's day, 2013. What is your interest in this affair, as bearing on the finding of fact. Most guys think it was also low for a murderer. He also claims it was accidental and didn't accept that idea, supposing it was an intruder in his home. So share your thought with the rest of the world as touching this matter by sending in your comments....
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The South African athlete Oscar Pistorius served 5 year jail term

After so much invested in this case, Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete who killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013, has finally been told to answer a 5 year jail term in prison.

The famous Oscar de la Renta died at age 82

Oscar de la Renta, a legendary fashion designer passed on at the Age of 82. Reports gathered that the family disclosed his death yesterday evening at his exquisite in Kent, Connecticut. The stories didn’t really states what kill him, but it was meant to be that he has been battling with cancer for a while.

Crisis left one dead and others injured in Ogun

A rampage of clashes came up yesterday in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, which forced an intervention of the Police force, arresting some and leaving one dead. Eyewitness adheres of the fact that it all got slack when the present governor Ibikunle Amosun, was on an assessment tour of the neighborhood.

Ebola is gone and dead in Nigeria.... WHO

World Health Organization, WHO, has declared Nigeria free of the deadly disease Ebola. This was made known by the organization’s representative in Nigeria, in the person of Rui Gama Vaz in Abuja. Sticking with the directive of the body that if after six weeks (42 days), if no fresh instances are found in the country and so the country is free of the disease.

From left Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu and Country Representative of World Health Organization, WHO, in Nigeria celebrating the exit of Ebola in Nigeria, yesterday

A shock exit of a Nigerian housemate in the BB house

Big Brother House has brought a surprise to her fans with early eviction of the Nigerian Model from the mansion. Lilian, the Nigerian housemates were surprisingly evicted last night, most viewers could hold their heart because she has this ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude, and it’s always dramatic. Lilian, the Nigerian housemates were surprisingly evicted last night, most viewers could hold their heart because she has this ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude, and it’s always dramatic.

Popular singer dies on naming ceremony

Feyisayo Mojisola Oyetade, a popular singer in the city of Abeokuta passed on Tuesday Oct. 14th in Sagamu, when celebrating her baby naming ceremony. It was sad news when Feyi, popularly known as facial collapsed suddenly; and was later rushed to a hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital in Lantoro, Abeokuta. On arriving to the hospital, it was corroborated that they fetched her in dead already. She got married to her producer, Abayomi Oyetade, she died along the same day her child’s naming ceremony was to take place.

Confab reports have not reached us.... Reps

Confab ended in the month of August and since then till now the members of the House of Representatives, has disclosed that they haven’t seen the reports from the conference. This indication was made known by the Mr. Zakari Mohammed, the House spokesman. It was gathered by reporters that members were in possession of the compressed copy and were still in the reading process.

Boko Haram to release chibok girls

Cease fire has at once become an option to end this dilemma between Nigeria and the Boko Haram Islamic sect, concerning the release of 219 abducted Chibok girls. Negotiations will continue between FG and the sect reps in Chad today. Indications gathered is pointing at the fact that the sect promise to expel the girls, faulting the rumors of bridging of contract.

New Android version named Android Lollipop.....Google

The release of the latest Android platform from Google; the current version of Android, v4. 4 known as kitkat and now been given a lift to Android v5. 0 which is named Android L (Android Lollipop). Google announced on October 15 Android L is officially called Android Lollipop.

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All your claims are false... Goodluck tells Buhari

Critique of the leaders of the governing party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, having a resulting fall in all critical sectors of life for the past 16 years; President Goodluck Jonathan faulted the claim of the former Head of State Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, who is at the forefront of this criticism.