Author: YNaija

A Chibok mother has been fasting since her daughter was abducted

by Anike Jacobs It's been over 300 days since the Chibok girls went missing and it has just been revealed that one of the mums has been fasting since then.…

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Lekki bank robbery: Police claim to know the robbers

by Anike Jacobs The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, has revealed that they have a lead on the robbers that stormed a bank in Lekki last Thursday. The police…

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13 deported Nigerian students sue Qatar airways for N2.9billion

by Anike Jacobs Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade Some young Nigerian scholars have taken Qatar Airways Nigeria Limited before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja and they…

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A year after, we remember the botched NIS recruitment exercise… in pictures

by Anike Jacobs Today, Saturday, March 14,  we remember the 18 persons who died in the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise in 2014. It's exactly a year today and we…

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Dead body found on Arik Air plane in Lagos

by Anike Jacobs A suspected stowaway reportedly died in the undercarriage compartment of an Arik Air aircraft on Saturday, March 14. According to a statement by the Federal Airports Authority…

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Lekki robbery: The 15-year-old hawker that was shot dead wanted to become a lawyer

by Anike Jacobs Last Thursday, a 15 year old hawker selling fish was gunned down in the ensuing gun battle between the armed robbers and the police men on the…

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Traditional healer rapes daughter of patient (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A 60-year-old pastor who doubles as a traditional healer, Mr. Udo Job, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for raping a 14-year-old daughter…

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Kemi Omololu-olunloyo holds father hostage, releases him after 30 minutes

by Anike Jacobs The daughter of former Oyo State governor Dr. Victor Omololu-Olunloyo, Kemi claims to have held her father hostage for hours yesterday. She made this disclosure via her…

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Twitter erupts as Nigerian man ‘dumps girlfriend after dating for 11 years’ (TWEETS)

by Anike Jacobs Nigerian Twitter literally erupted last night when writer cum blogger, @SheCrownLita broke the news that a friend of hers recently got dumped by her long time boyfriend. To make…

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Bride walks out on groom after he failed a simple maths test

by Anike Jacobs An Indian bride has walked out of her wedding after her husband-to-be failed to solve a simple maths problem, according to police in Uttar Pradesh. The bride…

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“Everyone thought my husband used ‘jazz’ on me” || Actress, Mide Funmi Martins opens up on her marriage & more

by Kemisola Filani   Popular Yoruba movie star, Mide Funmi Martins who is married to producer/actor, Afeez Abiodun, is our celebrity guest for the weekend. In this interview with YNaija,…

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Strange owl appears in Delta govt house, gets flogged to death

by Anike Jacobs an Owl is a nocturnal bird of prey that kills other creatures for food: appearing traditionally as warnings of doom and as symbol of wisdom. Those working…

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Even at 40, I wasn’t under pressure to get married –Bimbo Manuel

by Anike Jacobs Veteran actor and broadcaster Bimbo Manuel is one who has continued to remain relevant in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In an interview with the Punch, the former…

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A man that cannot contain his anger is NOT a man – Eva Alordiah speaks on domestic abuse

by S'ola Filani Rapper Eva Alordiah has penned her thoughts on the  rampant increase in Domestic Violence against women and rape menace in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with YNaija,…

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If you love your man, you won’t let him spend his last dime on you – IK Ogbonna’s fiancee

by Anike Jacobs IK Ogbonna's pregnant fiancee, Sonia Morales has some though-provoking words for the ladies. According to her, money shouldn't be used to buy love and if you love…

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Fire consumes 20-year-old hours after writing JAMB

by Anike Jacobs A 20-year-old girl, Mercy Elom, was on Thursday, burnt to death in a mysterious fire that gutted 68 rooms in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Nation newspaper reports that she…

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Fans are saying this Kayswitch’s comment was ‘selfish’ – You think so?

by Anike Jacobs Popular singer, Kayswitch has been bombarded with criticisms for his comments on Instagram in reaction to the graphic picture of a slain 15 year old hawker. The 15…

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Oh what a miracle! – Without touching her, man’s wife became pregnant

by Anike Jacobs A real estate developer, Abraham Okoro, is set to divorce his wife for allegedly bringing home another man's pregnancy. Praying before Lagos Magistrate’s court sitting in Ikeja…

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Chika Ike wants to kick Serena Williams’ butt (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Once it a while it is good to try out something different and that is exactly what actress Chika Ike is up to! She is delving into…

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“Yes, I am Lucifer and I’m Proud” || Charly Boy wants you to know this

by Anike Jacobs Veteran entertainer, Charly Boy who has been controversial for at least 4 decades, and he's at it again. In these newly released photos, we see him wearing…

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How fake officer defrauded Nigeria police of N40 million (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A dismissed  police officer was recently apprehended by the operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos for allegedly defrauding the Nigeria Police Force of N 40 million…

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Jim Iyke fires multiple shots at Charles Novia, Segun Arinze… and yes, bloggers

by Anike Jacobs Jim Iyke is the cover personality of Glam Africa Magazine‘s Spring 2015 issue, and in the interview, he held nothing back about his feelings for actor Segun Arinze, filmmaker/social critic…

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“Depression is something I have recognized since I was a child” – Chimamanda Adichie

by Anike Jacobs World celebrated writer, Chimamanda Adichie was recently interviewed by Olisa.tv and she opened up on her private life, especially her battle with depression. She also spoke at length…

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How classroom accident killed 10-year-old pupil (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs The roof of a school building in Ilara Community, in the Ogijo area of Ogun state, crashed on three pupils and a teacher of the school on…

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Don Jazzy, D’banj and Wande Coal reunite on stage (WATCH)

by Anike Jacobs Oh yea, we smell a Mo'Hits reunion! The former record label stars, Don Jazzy, D’banj and Wande Coal briefly performed together at the birthday party of the…

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Why I wore a suit for OC Ukeje’s wedding – Kemi Lala Akindoju speaks on her ‘ride or die guy’

by Anike Jacobs Nollywood actress, Kemi Lala- Akindoju, has opened up on her personal life and relationship with fellow actor OC Ukeje. The Dazzling Mirage movie star, who got everyone…

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Aww, God has been so good to Tonto Dikeh

by Anike Jacobs While making a joke at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award 2015 ceremony, popular comedian, Basket mouth sort of mocked actress Tonto Dikeh. He said: “Patience Jonathan…

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This woman makes so much money for looking like Kim Kardashian (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Would you mistake her for Kim? Well Jo’Anne Patton, 32, has had so much success as a Kim Kardashian lookalike in Leeds that she estimates earning up…

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With a growing bump, Tiwa Savage speaks on teenage pregnancy, abortion in Ugandan school (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Singer and first lady of Mavin records, Tiwa Savage, is presently on  tour in Uganda, where she took time out to speak at Mariam High School in Kampala, Uganda. During…

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Mercy Johnson’s doppelganger met with her at the #AMVCA 2015 and this happened (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs You don't know what a Doppelganger is, relax! Doppelganger is often used in a more general sense to identify any person that physically or perhaps even behaviorally…

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