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Father-in-laws and new government laws, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Lagos father-in-laws revolt The Association of Professional Father-in-laws, Lagos branch, has said that from April 2012, after fuel subsidy is removed, bride prices for their daughters would…
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What a year it has been for Yung6ix!
by 'Ifreke Inyang It's been a great year for Yung6ix, who is signed to Obi Asika's Storm Records. From his Warri remix of 'Oleku' by Ice Prince, to the release of the 'Green Light…
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Nigerian Idol season 2 just got hotter! Win tickets to the live show here
by Seyi Lawal It was a rollercoaster ride for the lucky 100 that made it into the Dream studios. Sadly, 70 fell by the wayside as the fiercest and most ambitious…
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Amazing designs at the Fashion and Fantasia fashion fundraising event, see photos!
What: Fashion & Fantasia ( fashion show and Cancer awareness fundraising event) by Leading Ladies Nigeria Where: Four Points Hotel, Oniru When: 23 December, 2011 Damilola oladipo $ Olawunmi Sule~Odu…
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Hush, people! Flytime Productions, Trace Urban & Others present the Party of the Year!
by Hauwa Gambo On Thursday, 29 December, the biggest players in Nigerian music and entertainment will unite to throw the biggest 'Thank you' party of the year. This year, Flytime Production teams…
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Throwback Hit: Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone
by Wilfred Okiche In 1992, Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) directed an 11-year-old, Macaulay Culkin in a movie about a boy accidentally left behind at home while the rest…
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Technology 101: 5 Technology predictions for Nigeria in 2012
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Pastors, Bishops, Priests prophesy especially at the end of a year. All a tech writer can do is to predict. I wish I can use those prefix…
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Rob Kardashian, GEJ, Oshiomole speak in this week’s Soundbites!
Compiled by 'Ifreke Inyang “I mean, I want a girlfriend. I've been single for a while, but I'm 24-years-old and I feel like I have a lot of work to…
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Y! is still looking for campus representatives!
Y! – the leading Nigerian youth culture brand – comprises of various platforms including a magazine (Y! Magazine), a television show (Y! TV), a radio show (Y! Radio), and a…
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Factory78 TV says Merry Christmas!
by 'Ifreke Inyang The crew of Factory78 TV, brought us loads of interesting interviews this year and now they have a Christmas message for you. It reads: "On behalf of Factory78tv…
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Italy! London! The South of France! Christmas photos from across the world
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Tis the season to be merry. Christmas is perhaps the world's most beloved holiday season. Despite the simple message and universal theme, different people celebrate…
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Photo of the Week: When a goalkeeper tackled a fan!
by 'Ifreke Inyang Last week, AZ Alkmaar players walked off the pitch in protest during a Dutch Cup match. Their goalkeeper, Esteban, was given a red card for attacking a fan who ran…
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Who should be Person of the Year 2011 – Rotimi Amaechi, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Goodluck Jonathan or Aliko Dangote?
by Stanley Azuakola Editor's Note: The Person of the Year is a poll for newsmakers, and is not an award this year, as is popular in Nigeria. It is editorial…
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Boxing Day Special! Two new singles from D’Prince
by Chi Ibe His Royal Highness, D’Prince releases not one but two singles; 'E Must 2 Be' and 'End Up Loving Me' as Christmas gifts to his fans. Click here to…
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The YNaija Job Hub: “Graduate Jobs at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc: Trainee Electrical Engineers” plus 14 more
Graduate Jobs at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc: Trainee Electrical Engineers Trainee Mechanical Engineer at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineers at Cement Company…
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From the Magazine: Picture Perfect!
Aisha Augie-kuta By Ifreke Inyang Annie Leobovitz is mother of three and perhaps the world’s most famous photographer, but in Nigeria, we have our own female creative genius too. Ifreke…
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Start voting! The final nominees for The Birdies have been unveiled
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] #IncaseYouMissedIt, ‘The Birdies’ are a spoof awards to end the year on an exciting note. There is no award ceremony. There are no plaques. Let’s…
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Laws and prophesies for 2012, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Investigations have shown that some public officials are frantically lobbying to have T. B. Joshua of The Synagogue Church of All Nations prophecy concerning their offices. Kidnapping…
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Something New! Time to un-rap dancehall remix fron nOnEE
by Seyi Lawal nOnEE, Nigerian born rapper based in Malaysia has released a remix to his track, ‘Only Tonight’ featuring General Pype! Born Chinonyerem Barrah, nOnEE is influenced strongly by…
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One of Africa’s youngest rappers, Shayne, releases new single
By Chi Ibe Shayne made his debut on 1 August, 2011 with single; ‘Problems Away’ featuring Loopey records diva Lindsey! The 16-year old-young rapper who produced the ‘I Will Rise’ single featured Brymo…
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Steve Jobs to receive a posthumous Grammy Award in 2012
By Rachel Ogbu Steve Jobs, late Apple co-founder will receive a posthumous Grammy Award come February 2012. Jobs Grammy recognition is for his technological innovations in the arts. he…
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Ndi Igbo Kwenu! P-square, Naeto C, Flavor for Green October Volume VIII
by Wilfred Okiche Green October Volume VIII, the latest mixtape from Tribe X Entertainment and DJ Manixx, (a popular Igbo DJ living in Washington DC), is a compilation album dedicated to…
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Exclusive Photoshoot by Obi Somto! The many faces of Santa
by Yemi Olowu Christmas would never be complete without Santa, and Santa can't be Santa without his hat. In this exclusive pictorial by Obi Somto for YNaija, we give you…
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Photos! How they all said “Merry Christmas”
by Yemi Olowu Christmas is the celebration for many people and the perfect time to dress up in costumes besides Halloween day. As you unwrap your gifts today, here are some stars in…
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Sad tidings of death and destruction this Christmas
by Sola Fasasi All the joy and the merriment of Christmas Day was cut short this morning when news broke of a bomb blast that had rocked St Theresa's Church…
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It all happened on 25 December!
So we all know that on 25 December, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, however, this peculiar date has also become popular for several other reasons and today the…
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T-Twyne drops new single titled, ‘Lord Knows’
by Seyi Lawal Drake’s sophomore album “Take Care” has been officially sentenced to death by this fast rising rapper/producer, T-Twyne. He officially tagged this track his last one for 2011…
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Hakym the Dream gives us the official Christmas single, Lamba
by Chi Ibe Serengeti act Hakym the Dream dropped his new single on Christmas Eve. Produced by JoshBeatz, this new track is entitled Lamba. Press play and enjoy! Lamba-Reloaded1
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Something New! Dhopey takes on Drake to re-create ‘Am so fly’
by Hauwa Gambo New song from Dhopey of Bluemoney group, titled 'Am so fly.' He takes on Drake’s ‘Still fly’ beat and recreates the lyrics, listen and let’s know what you think!…
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‘Destroying the Keys’, hot new single from Larry B
by Chi Ibe Cardiff based singer, Larry B, is currently part of a gospel choir called the Shekinah Gospel choir in which he sings as a tenor. He’s worked with…
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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