Day: 28 February 2013

February 28, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Dressed in a red and gold mantel, Pope Benedict XVI flies out of the Vatican in helicopter

Alberto Pizzoliaberto/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The helicopter with Pope Benedict XVI aboard flies past St Peter´s square at the Vatican en route to the papal summer residence of Castel…

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February 28, 2013

“Thank you for your love” – Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Vatican with final tweet to his followers

by Isi Esene Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican after resigning from the position of Pope. The 85-year-old pontiff was flown by helicopter to the papal retreat at Castel…

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February 28, 2013

6-pack alert: SEE M.I, Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Vector at Iyanya’s album launch (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe What: “Iyanya Vs. Desire” Album Launch (Abuja launch) When: February 24, 2013. Where: International Conference Center, Abuja. A fan gets too friendly          …

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SEE 2face, Wizkid, Brymo, Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere, others at the Star Music Launch (PHOTOS)

L-R Walter Drenth, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries, Wizkid, 2face Idibia, Colette Otusheso, Head of Marketing Operations MTV Base and Tokunbo Adodo, Senior Marketing Manager, Nigerian Breweries by Isi Esene STAR…

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February 28, 2013

One year after killing Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman says he’s too fat for trial (PICTURED)

A lot has happened during the George Zimmerman pre-trial court proceedings, including the customary court filings and trial motions which are routine with all trials.  Another thing you may’ve noted,…

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February 28, 2013

Music producer, Samklef involved in auto-crash (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Samklef, the award-winning singer and producer was earlier today involved in an auto crash around Anthony in Lagos. Reports say the artiste was not injured in the…

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February 28, 2013

Wife who suffered horrific attack at hands of her husband has half her skull removed (PICTURED)

The victim of Sunday's husband-on-wife cleaver attack on a Chinatown sidewalk has had half of her skull removed so that doctors can repair her injuries, prosecutors revealed today. Jinyia You,…

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February 28, 2013

Infographic: 10 biggest time wasters at the office

by Kristin Piombino Do you waste a lot of time on a typical work day? Your first inclination might be to say no, but upon closer inspection you may realize you…

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February 28, 2013

Opinion: Jesus was a troublemaker – and the next pope should be, too

by Mary Elizabeth Williams We are at a moment in history when the leadership of the Catholic Church is at once both transparently in need of serious reform and obviously…

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February 28, 2013

Can’t touch him: Usain Bolt to earn £10,000 PER SECOND at the Paris Diamond League

Usain Bolt will earn a staggering £10,000-a-second when he runs the 200m at the Paris Diamond League meeting this summer. The triple Olympic champion will earn £200,000 as he warms…

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February 28, 2013

“Yvonne Nelson is a special person to me” – Ice Prince admits fondness for the actress on “The Juice” (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Ndani TV’s “The Juice” begins this year interviewing with Choc Boi superstar, Ice Prince. He has a chat with presenter, Toolz who digs into his personal life, fashion sense, work,…

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February 28, 2013

READ: What they decided at the National Youth Public Hearing on Election Reform

The public hearing was aimed at facilitating citizen’s inputs in the electoral reform process to foster proper election administration in Nigeria before the 2015 elections.  Following the conclusion of the…

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February 28, 2013

Wizkid hangs out with Nigerian Idol’s Top 10 in the gym (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Idol Top 10 with Wizkid What: Nigerian Idol Top 10 contestants hangout with Wizkid. Where: Victoria Island, Lagos. When: February 25, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Nigerian Idol contestants…

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February 28, 2013

$250,000: YouPorn offers contract to American beauty queen who resigned after porn video scandal (WATCH)

She might have lost her crown ... but former Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King has just been offered a pretty sweet back-up plan ... $250,000 to promote a hardcore porn…

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February 28, 2013

Covenant University student expelled for ‘watching pornography and listening to secular music’ sues school

by Akan Ido A former student of Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State has dragged the institution to court challenging his expulsion from institution for watching watching pornographic material and listening…

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February 28, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Ibinabo Fiberesima finds comfort on Ramsey Nouah’s shoulder

by Akan Ido That beautifully serene moment when the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, finds Ramsey Nouah's shoulder a comfortable place to lay her head on. An…

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February 28, 2013

Opinion: Stella Oduah has not declared any war against the Yoruba

by Joe Obi All the talk about sack of staff of the Yoruba stock is not only unfounded and baseless but ultimately diversionary. I can bet that neither Sobowale nor…

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February 28, 2013

10 great Idols, standing on the stage: Nigerian Idol contestants have breakout night

by Isi Esene It was a night of redemption for most of the top 10 Nigerian Idol finalists, as the contestants burst out of their shell and gave some of…

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February 28, 2013

Femke becomes Funke: Underwhelming scamming talent

by Femke van Zeijl The biggest scam you [Nigerians] have managed to pull is leading the world to believe that you are such big scam artists. The phone rings. Who…

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February 28, 2013

What I’ve learnt in 15 years of marriage

by Robin O' Bryant I had unknowingly been training to cook for an army. The first year of marriage, it would take Zeb and I almost two weeks to eat…

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February 28, 2013

5 bad habits that steal your joy

from Healthy Black Woman Everyone has bad habits, but sometimes these habits can be very harmful to your health and steal your joy. Here is a list of five different…

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February 28, 2013

Are blood type–based diets just a fad?

It seems that every time we turn around, there is a new diet that promises to get that weight off quicker, better and help you look great and feel great!…

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February 28, 2013

Inspiring: Woman loses her job, her hair and her bosom… but then she found herself (PICTURED)

49-year old Rene Syler, believe it or not, was the 39-year old who once seemed to have it all.  She was one of the anchors on “The Early Show” on…

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February 28, 2013

Good or bad? Over 5.8 million women have used the morning after pill

A new report from the National Center for Health Statistics says that as many as 11% of all women between the ages of 15 and 44 have used the “morning…

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February 28, 2013

Just wicked: Albino boy’s hand hacked off for witchcraft

Attackers collecting body parts of albinos for witchcraft have hacked off the hand of a seven-year old boy in Tanzania, the latest in a series of bloody assaults, officials said…

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February 28, 2013

Rejoinder: In Nigeria, you don’t have to be ‘somebody’ to be treated with civility

by Chiagozie Fred Nwonwu That was how I was raised, to respect others and recognise no social strata. I never needed to learn how to be civil to people and…

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February 28, 2013

Huh?: Hollywood’s James Franco says he’s a ‘natural’ at deepthroating

James Franco spoke about his talent for deepthroating. From acting to teaching to writing to directing, James Franco has been heralded for his many and diverse talents. Now, the "Spring Breakers" actor…

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February 28, 2013

Two arguments: Abortion is murder, no it’s self defence

by Rachel Ogbu If debates could win Oscars, this probably would be a winner. This week on YNaija we will be engaging the issue of abortions from all views and…

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February 28, 2013

What’s REALLY eating Osaze? ‘Ifreke Inyang has 5 theories

by Ifreke Inyang There was a time Peter Osaze Odemwingie, was the darling of Nigerian football. There was a time when the thoroughly bewitched fan, compared him with the phenomenon, that…

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February 28, 2013

Lynxxx, Tiwa Savage, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, others at ‘The Flower Girl’ movie premiere – See Photos

Damilola Adegbite   What: The Flower Girl Movie Premiere. Where: Silverbird Galleria V.I, Lagos. When: February 13, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Osas Ighodaro   Tiwa Savage   Lynxx Elizabeth…

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