Day: 2 January 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’…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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January 2, 2013

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

by Rachel Ogbu A young woman prepares for New Year's Eve at an event at Bar Beach Hundreds of thousands of people around the world came out to try to…

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January 2, 2013

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

Bisi Komolafe 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…

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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…

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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…

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