Author: YNaija
I’ll Do Everything to Keep My Marriage – AY
by Anike Jacobs With the recent wave of celebrity divorce, Comedian AY - has been married to his university sweetheart Mabel since 2008 - has strengthened his resolve to keep…
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Spiritualist defrauds undergraduate of N7 million
by James Sambo A spiritualist and two others have been arrested by the FCT police for the murder of a student of Baze University, Abuja, after defrauding him of N7 million.…
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Finally, Nigeria takes cybercrime serious
by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has passed a law criminalising electronic and cyber related crimes in the country. The Bill, sponsored by Senator Adegbenga Kaka, is seeking to ensure cyber…
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FG wants to make traditional rulers work more
by James Sambo The Federal Government is collaborating with the National Assembly to create constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country. President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by the Minister…
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Makida Moka: Red- Because the best things in life are free
Virgin Airline has just launched a new plane and YNaija's special reporter, Makida Moka has shared photos of her fun experience. When the trip began... Makida is one of the…
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Patience Jonathan resigns as permanent secretary in Bayelsa
by Anike Jacobs First lady, Patience Jonathan, 57, has resigned her appointment as a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service. Mrs. Jonathan, whose appointment in the Bayelsa state…
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#BokoHaram: N1,500 dowry was paid to family members of the 60 kidnapped women
by Anike Jacobs Members of the dreaded terrorist sect Bokoharam have abducted sixty women at Waga Mangoro and Garta villages. Forty of the women were said to have been abducted…
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Can you spot Don Jazzy in this EPIC throw back photo?
by Anike Jacobs Oh wow, the Mavin boss has sure come a long way! Some moments ago, Don Jazzy, shared an epic throw back photo of himself and his instrumentalists…
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…And Jim Iyke also joins politics (BUT for an unusual reason)
by Anike Jacobs Yes you heard that right, Jim Iyke has joined the league of entertainers who have embraced politics to make more money. In his own case however, he…
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Clem Onyeka’s family to consult Dibia over his death
by Anike Jacobs On the 14th of October 2014, Nollywood actor Clems Onyeka lost his life after being hit by a stray bullet during a robbery. His family however…
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YNaija speaks with MTN’s Aeroplane promo (N64 million) winner, Ebube Garricks on how she spent the money
by S'ola Filani Ebube at her 29th birthday celebration on the 3rd of October In 2012, Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks, made headlines for winning the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo. The 27…
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Can my uterus breathe | Toke Makinwa has a message for those pressuring her to get pregnant
by Anike Jacobs “You think the pressure as a single girl is bad, wait till you get married. You can't sneeze without the preggo remark." TV/Radio personality wants all the…
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#BokoHaram: The Chibok girls won’t be coming home soon, here is why
by Laila Ibrahim The release of the kidnapped secondary schools girls abducted from Chibok might take longer than expected as the girls are presently scattered across West Africa. A presidency…
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Kano to compensate rape victims
by James Sambo Rape victims in Kano will now be compensated for the indignity they suffered in the hands of their attacker, following the amendment to the Kano State Rape…
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Nigeria imports N165bn fruit juice annually
by James Sambo Dr. Hussain Ibrahim, the Director General, of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said Nigerians spend N165 billion annually on the importation of fruit…
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Turning on the big 40: We bring you our favorite photos of Nse Ikpe Etim
by Anike Jacobs Star actress, Nse Ikpe Etim has turned the big 40 today. Nse Etim who got married to her best friend, Clifford Sule last year is counting her…
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EFCC arraign hotelier for defrauding German of N49 million
by Jewel Stephen A Lagos-based hotelier, Augunos Okoro has been re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defrauding a German businessman of $330,000 in 1992. Okoro who…
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Bank manager arrested for attempting to rob bank in Delta
by Iyobosa Omoregie A senior bank manager, who allegedly runs an armed robbery gang, has been arrested along with two members of his gang for attempting to rob a bank…
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No place like home! 2face to return to Kennis Music 6 years after…
by Anike Jacobs 2face Idibia is set to return to his former label, Kennis Music which he quit about six years ago. According to reports, the Hypertek Entertainment boss, 2face…
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Who rocked it better: Mercy Aigbe, Rukky Sanda, Toyin Lawani and Rita Dominic in ‘Owambe’ battle
by Anike Jacobs Get in here ladies. Four of our favorite Nollywood celebrities - Mercy Aigbe, Rukky Sanda, Toyin Lawani and Rita Dominic - hit up the Lagos owambe scene…
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Forget Marriage! Ini Edo acquires N38million 2014 G-Wagon (LOOK)
by Anike Jacobs Star actress, Ini Edo is not letting her failed marriage stop her from living life to the fullest. The Akwa Ibom actress who recently walked out of…
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Ouch, Singer 9ice needs to go back to school (LOOK)
by Godwin Akanfe We all make mistakes but this error is not allowed for a politician who wants to lead the youth! Singer cum Politician is gearing up for the…
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All is STILL not well | Tiwa Savage ditches wedding ring for a decoy
by Anike Jacobs Tiwa rocking her wedding ring when all was well... Contrary to reports that Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun have resolved the 'ongoing marital crisis' between them, our…
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How a speech and an album connected Lupita Nyong and Asa in London (LOOK)
Kenyan-born Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyong met with our very own artiste, Asa at the Sindika Dokolo Art Foundation dinner at London’s Cafe Royal last night and she took to her…
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Fabulous! Funke Akindele, Linda Ikeji top our LIST of best dressed celebrities @ the Geneveive Pink Ball (LOOK)
by S'ola Filani So, female entertainers and celebrities stepped out in all glamour, showing off their fabulous styles of 'pink' at the 2014 Genevieve Magazine Pink Ball which held last…
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Proud Daddy Bovi throws ‘Disney-themed’ party for daughter’s birthday
by Anike Jacobs Proud daddy, comedian Bovi recently threw his one year old daughter, Elena, a beautiful frozen themed princess party. The occasion has friends and family members in attendance.…
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Pastor rapes 19-year old girl during “spiritual cleansing”
by Anike Jacobs A 29-year-old cleric, Anthony Arogunmasa, in Ekiti, has been arrested for raping a 19 year old lady during a spiritual cleansing session in his church. In her…
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Flavour and Anna Ebiere are not an item – here’s why
by Anike Jacobs Yesterday, news broke out that Ex-MBGN Anna Ebiere is having an affair with Nigerian artiste Flavour, following a lovey-dovey post she uploaded on her Instagram page. She shared…
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Amaechi did not insult Nollywood practitioners – BON Awards organisers
by Anike Jacobs Best Of Nollywood (BON)’s Head of Jury, Niran Adedokun, has reacted to the viral reports that Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, ‘insulted’ Nollywood practitioners and described them…
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Who rocked it better: Khloe Kardashian and Yvonne Jegede battle in white, greecian Dress
by Anike Jacobs Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede rocked the stunning white outfit by Didi Designs to the BON Awards last night, while Khloe rocked hers for her birthday party which…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy