June 29, 2013

“When I say I want to run this nation, I know what I am saying”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Part 1)

by Wilfred Okiche Dele Momodu runs a pretty tight schedule. For 17 years, he has been the show runner of Ovation international magazine, the publication that changed the face of lifestyles in the country. At various points in his life he has been a teacher, journalist, public speaker, business man and presidential aspirant. YNaija sat... Read More

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Movie review: ‘Journey to self’ is a chick flick, but one the guys can also enjoy

by Wilfred Okiche Five close friends who were once inseparable during their childhood years have grown up to realise that life isn’t a bed of roses. They are all doing their bit to get by and make the most of their situations . Uche (Tosin Sido) is married to a very wealthy chief and is... Read More

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Heartwarming: Baby girl whose head expanded to 3 times its normal size undergoes third successful surgery

A baby girl whose head swelled to an estimated three times its normal size has undergone a third skull remodelling procedure today. In the latest bout of surgery, Roona Begum’s skull was painstakingly reconstructed during a four-hour operation. Drastic draining of the fluid on her brain – which caused her skull to balloon – had... Read More

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Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa have announced that the official nominees list for the 8th season of the awards will be released officially next week. Speaking on behalf of the committee, the head of the Central Working Committee Ohimai Atafo said, “It’s been an exciting journey so far.”... Read More

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Temie Giwa: Blood donors – The givers of life (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa Blood from volunteer donors is often the difference between life and death yet Nigerians hardly donate blood voluntarily. Consider these facts: Blood means life but in Nigeria access to safe blood is rare. About 10% of all HIV cases are caused by unsafe blood transfusion. Volunteer blood donors can help save the... Read More

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Indian hemp: “Stop assuming if you can’t find me holding a wrap” – Tonto Dikeh fires back

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the stories been circulated in the media about her alleged use of Indian hemp. Dikeh released a statement to counter the allegations saying the story was false and her actions were misconstrued. According to her, “The whole thing is falsified by people who just love... Read More

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3 policemen feared killed in Lagos

by Isi Esene Three policemen may have died in an accident which reportedly happened on Friday morning on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Eyewitness reports say the policemen who were in a Rapid Response Squad van were chasing after a motorcyclist who was said to have been driving against traffic at Cement Bus Stop. A vulcaniser who... Read More

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‘I only need fresh air’: Meet the Sri Lankan man who claims to have lived without eating for 5 years

A Sri Lankan man claims he has survived without food for the last five years. Although experts believe humans can only live for two months without a meal, Kirby de Lanerolle insists he has only needed fresh air as nourishment. The breatharian also claims his lifestyle – which he says harnesses light, wind and the... Read More

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How I misappropriated $825,000 of church funds – Pastor confesses in court

During a hearing of the bankruptcy case of the Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, the church’s pastor, Rev. Gregory Groover, admitted that the church had misused $825,000 of restricted endowment funds over a period of five years to meet expenses. Groover testified all day in court during the hearing on Monday this week and... Read More

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Angry mob blocks hospital ward with coffin in Lagos (PHOTO)

There was pandemonium at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Monday June 24, 2013, following a breakdown of law and order at the Federal health institution’s Accident and Emergency (A & E) ward in the outpatient’s department. The mid-morning incident, which shattered the peaceful atmosphere, brought activities at the A & E... Read More

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‘Yvonne Nelson, I have your medicine’: Iyanya goes gaga freestyling ‘Your Waist’ in the UK (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Iyanya was recently on The Tim Westwood Show where he freestyled with Kukere. Iyanya also remixes ‘Your Waist’ with a new quote ‘Yvonne Nelson I lost your medicine’. I don’t want your tears, no emotions. Watch Iyanya go ragga with a mish-mash of ‘Kukere’ and ‘Your Waist’.

OJB Jezreel: Potential contributors withdraw support over ‘hype and misinformation’

by Rachel Ogbu Head of fund raising committee for #SaveOJB, singer Nomoreloss has said government officials withdrew their support for OJB Jezreel due to rumoured reports that Nigerian celebrities had made up the payment for his treatment in India. Yesterday Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim urged the handlers of the ailing producer to approach the right... Read More

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Enough is enough: FG places ban on unauthorised use of siren, covered number plates, others

by Rachel Ogbu The unauthorised use of siren, covered number plates and unregistered vehicles is now prohibited in Nigeria as the Federal Government has directed all its functionaries to henceforth comply, saying it portends danger for national security. According to reports, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji, according to... Read More

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No going back: Death penalty, gay marriage ban are here to stay – FG insists

by Rachel Ogbu Federal Government has rejected the recommendation by the United Nations Human Rights Council on the protection of same sex marriage and abolition of the death penalty. In a draft report to the United Nations Human Rights Council on resolution 16/20 discussed at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on the second cycle of Nigeria’s... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: Lagos belongs to the Tinubus

by Abimbola Adelakun If the post of Iyaloja gets ceded to another Tinubu, people will murmur and live with it… Lagosians are sophisticated people and when they have had enough, they will do the needful. “This new development portends great danger for our democracy and indeed Lagos integrity. We are thus calling on the Lagos State Governor,... Read More

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Terrible: 48 people killed in fresh Plateau clashes

by Rachel Ogbu 28 people have been killed in a pre-dawn attack, Thursday, on some communities in Langtang South Local Government area of Plateau State, Media Officer of the Special Task Force, Capt. Salisu Mustapha has said. He also announced that 20 insurgents were also killed in a cross fire with soldiers. In a statement in... Read More

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It gets worse: Amaechi lacks respect for Jonathan – Presidency | There’s a hidden agenda against the governor – Rivers

by Rachel Ogbu The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matter, Ahmed Gulak, has accused Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi of being disrespectful. This comes after Amaechi reportedly left the Presidential dinner on Thursday when security prevented him from going over to have a handshake with President Goodluck Jonathan. The Presidency on Thursday explained... Read More

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Amaechi visits Tinubu in Lagos, urged Nigerians to protect their votes (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday visited the former governor of Lagos state and the leader of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Bola Tinubu, over the death of his mother, Alhaja Abibat Mogaji. While on the visit, Amaechi urged Nigerians to protect their votes after every election with a view... Read More

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Dele Momodu: If I were President Jonathan

by Dele Momodu The first and most important was that I expected a man who comes from my kind of humble background to run a simple and less expensive government. Fellow Nigerians, I had planned, and hoped, to escape from President Goodluck Jonathan’s unending brouhaha this week but that seems impossible for as long as... Read More

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh risks 15-year jail term over hemp photos

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh risks a minimum of 15 years in jail for encouraging the consumption of marijuana, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Friday said. Earlier this month, June 11 to be precise, Dikeh posted pictures of a wrap of hemp and grains of the weed formed to spell... Read More

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