January 2, 2013

January 2, 2013

Victor Oladokun: The year that ‘WAS’ 2013

by Dr. Victor Oladokun I am not a prognosticator, neither am I a prophet. However as an observer of future trends, I believe that beyond the realm of ‘impossibility’ is infinite possibility. It is possible to create the future by working backwards. This is my report of 20 things that ‘happened’ in 2013 in... Read More

January 2, 2013

“The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians!” – YNaija unveils first-ever ad campaign (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Just in time for the new year, YNaija.com, which has emerged as one of the most influential and popular online platforms in the country, has unveiled its first ever ad campaign – emphasising its leading identity as “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians.” “We’ve very excited to crystallise the character and focus... Read More

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January 2, 2013

I got him! Rihanna tweets New Year PHOTO of she and Chris Brown under the sheets (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Forget the question are they on or off, the new question to ask the Chrianna couple is did they do it or didn’t they? You can view past photos from the couple, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE. Phew… and HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. After New Year’s Eve... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Bumight: 2012: …and it’s a wrap! (Y! Superblogger)

In the midst of having nothing, I decided to do a thankful post. Everyday on Facebook, I was thankful for something. A week into it, I realized that there was a lot to be thankful for. Unlike most of you, I started out 2012 not wanting to be a part of it. Yeah, I was... Read More

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January 2, 2013

“I was feeling her, I like her”: D’banj opens up on romance with Genevieve (WATCH)

by Isi Esene D’banj appears to have finally decided to come out of the closet about his relationship with actress, Genevieve. The artiste who appeared on Ndani TV’s interview session with Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru, was quizzed about his rumoured romance with the actress and his answer, though coded, was quite revealing. “There must have been... Read More

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January 2, 2013

New Year, new trees, new streets – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze One thing that is definitely not obeying the age-old economic laws of demand and supply however, is President Jonathan’s much vaunted “second term”. Happy new year to all of you. For those of you in Lagos, enjoy the “traffic-free” season that you are currently having. All those easterners will return over the... Read More

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January 2, 2013

The courage to be reasonable (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo We have to resist those who refuse to be reasonable and constructive, or who are satisfied with the pulpit to grandstand, to say enough is enough to those amongst us who wish to limit our capacity to influence and to construct. There is something that has happened over the past few years,... Read More

January 2, 2013

Ayodele Weke: Diary of an unborn child (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Mum and dad had an argument today over ‘it’. Mum keeps saying she doesn’t want ‘it’, and she has no plans for ‘it’ while dad says he wants ‘it’ and would make plans for ‘it.’ Who is ‘it’? Where is ‘it’? If I know ‘it’, I will give ‘it’ a piece of my mind. SEPTEMBER... Read More

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January 2, 2013

“Falcons brought digrace to Nigeria” – NFF boss expresses regrets over teams AWC flop

by Seyi Lawal Musa Amadu, the general secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation said the inability of the Super Falcons to defend the African Women Championship (AWC) was the major regret of 2012. According to Amadu, the team’s poor performance at the championship hosted by Equatorial Guinea was an embarrassment to the NFF. He said... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: The celebration is now over (YNaija FrontPage)

The beauty of a year is not in the new number you add to your age or the activities you get involved in but what you effectively get done! Welcome to 2013. First off I’d like to appreciate my most dedicated readers from March of 2012. I will be the first to admit that keeping... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Are we in a democracy? 2 journalists freed after being detained by the SSS for a week

by Soji Lawal An official says two journalists have been freed after being detained without charges for more than a week by the SSS following writing stories about a radical Islamist sect and alleged military abuses. Mohammed Garba, president of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, said on Tuesday that Musa Mohammed Awwal and Aliyu Saleh,... Read More

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January 2, 2013

New Year Inferno: Fire razes 5 houses in Ikoku market in Port Harcourt

by Tari Tamuno A fire on New Year’s day destroyed five houses near the Ikoku spare parts market in Port Harcourt. According to an eye witness, the fire started about 10 in the morning yesterday at the dump site of the market in Gambia Street, Port Harcourt. The cause of fire is still unknown, but... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Boiling Maiduguri: 14 dead JTF-Boko Haram gun battle

by Soji Lawal Soldiers from the JTF clashed with militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram in the Borno state capital, Maiduguri on Tuesday, in an incident that left one soldier and 13 insurgents dead, the army said. “At about 1600 hours (1500 GMT) today, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Restore Order had... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Battle ready: “We will tackle violent crimes in 2013” – Inspector-general of Police

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Tuesday promised that the Nigeria Police Force would work tirelessly in 2013 to tackle violent crimes. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Abubakar charged officers and men to re-dedicate themselves to the service of their fatherland. He asked them to exhibit the highest... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Beach parties, movies, and shopping: Lagosians celebrate the New Year (PHOTO)

by Godwin Akanfe Holiday makers in Lagos on Tuesday ensured that the New Year’s day celebrations were remarkable in the city. In separate interviews, different people said that the holiday gave them an opportunity to kick back from the hectic life that Lagos has become. One speaker, Ali Yakubu, was grateful for the time spent... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Is the real Beyonce coming out? Singer poses for some more thuggish-ruggish photos backstage (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu 31-year-old Beyonce posted a message on her Tumblr, posting: ‘In our perfect ways, in the ways we are beautiful, in the ways we are human – WE ARE HERE. Happy New Years. Let’s make it OURS. Beyonce.’ The singer then shared photographs from the gig performing a private concert in Las Vegas at... Read More

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January 2, 2013

“It wasn’t me, gunmen made me do it” – Captain of vessel nabbed with stolen crude oil tells JTF

by Tari Tamuno The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating in the Niger Delta has impounded a vessel suspected to be carrying 1,000 tonnes of crude oil off the coast of Bonny Island in Rivers State. Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Commander of the 2 Brigade and Sector Two of JTF, paraded nine suspected crew members... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Angelina Jolie becomes Mrs. Pitt? A-listers rumoured to have ‘wed’ during the holidays

by Rachel Ogbu If the rumours are anything to go by, then Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie married on a Christmas Day in the Caribbean. According to reports, the Hollywood power couple secretly got hitched on the Turks and Caicos Islands eight months after Brad, 49, and Angelina, 37, announced their engagement in April 2012.... Read More

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January 2, 2013

India-trained doctors top the UK Blacklist… Nigeria comes 2nd, Egypt 3rd

by Rachel Ogbu Its not a positive way to start the year but doctors trained in Nigeria rank second on the list of the doctors struck off the General Medical Council (GMC) register in the United Kingdom. This could have an effect on Nigeria–trained doctors desiring to practise in the United Kingdom. Figures released under... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Fireworks, beautiful colours, music, and love: The world welcomes 2013 (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Hundreds of thousands of people around the world came out to try to forget the past and welcome the New Year which is 2013. It’s the first year in a very long time to have all numbers different and it will be a unique year. There were some sober moods around the world... Read More

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January 2, 2013

How sad: Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe passes on, circumstances surrounding untimely death still unclear

by Akan Ido The details behind the death of upcoming Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe is still sketchy with varying reports regarding the cause of her death. According to reports, the promising actress died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness, while others say Komolafe died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan,... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Full steam ahead: President Jonathan promises faster delivery on policy implementation in 2013

by Isi Esene Following criticisms over the slowness of his government, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his government’s policy implementation will move full steam ahead this year. He said this yesterday in a message during a New Year service at the All Saints’ Anglican Church, Zone 5, Wuse, Abuja. Jonathan said, “In all... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Open Letter to Heaven: Terry tha Rapman writes moving letter to his late mum

by Terry Terhemba Madaki (His mum passed away in 2006.) Sleep Mommy! Sweet smile on your face as you sleep the pain away, resting in God’s arms now, although in the ground your body lay. He needed another angel in the Heavenly choir and that’s why you had to go. As you promised, you are still... Read More

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