Caitlyn Jenner’s mother admits worries

Caitlyn Jenner’s mother felt like she had lost her son when the Olympian first revealed she was transgender. Caitlyn – who was previously known as Bruce Jenner – opened up to the public about her transition last month and Caitlyn’s mother Esther admitted she found the news upsetting at first. Speaking in a new clip... Read More

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July 7, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Let’s purge Bukola Saraki from Senate Presidency

Words by Bayo Oluwasanmi What vision do we have for Nigeria after the electoral victory of the Progressives March 28? Are we going to continue to preach the same old sermon, pray the same old prayers, and sing the same old songs as if that alone would be enough to translate our mandate into reality? How... Read More

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July 7, 2015

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ garden wedding

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis held a garden party on Saturday 04 July, 2015 to celebrate their wedding. While it is believed the couple actually tied the knot some time ago, they threw a bash over the weekend at the Secret Garden at Parrish Ranch in Oak Glen, California, to share their joy with friends... Read More

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis

July 7, 2015

Kourtney Kardashian dumps Scott Disick

Kourtney Kardashian has “dumped” Scott Disick. The humiliated reality TV star reportedly split up with the father of her three children after becoming tired of his endless partying. He has also been spotted getting close to his stylist ex Chloe Bartoli in Europe. A source told TMZ: “His partying lately has made her make this... Read More

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July 6, 2015

TeamFest Africa 2015

Hitherto, African Businesses have had to wait for the right place to exhibit, connect and unite with fellow competitors whilst selling to customers all in one gathering. TeamFest Africa is providing the right environment for all businesses to sell and connect with their customers in this year’s all African Business Festival/Expo holding from August 7-9... Read More

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July 6, 2015

Danladi Daniels: Why they are attacking Asiwaju

The seemingly coordinated vicious attacks on the former Governor of Lagos and APC National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a direct result of the front-line role he played in ending the 16-year reign of the PDP. In recent times, Asiwaju Tinubu has been the target of attacks both in the traditional and Social Media,... Read More

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July 6, 2015

2015 Miss Palmchat unveiled

And so we witnessed the crowning of Miss Palmchat on Thursday 3rd July 2015 at Yaba College of Technology and it was an entertaining event for the student of Yaba College of Tecnology with Omobaba as the host as Palmchat unveiled the winner of the Miss Palmchat 2014 contest. Miss Monah Chime emerged as the... Read More

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July 4, 2015

Yinka Obebe: Misguided youths of Nigeria

I have come to a conclusion that it is a fact that a huge percentage of Nigeria’s young people may be UNEMPLOYABLE and even when they have a job, they may not be able to KEEP THE JOB long enough to build a career. Besides the first 2 instances above, a 3rd section of Nigerian... Read More

Yinka Obebe

July 4, 2015

Opinion: Boko Haram and the futility of military solutions

Words by Tope Adesipo The overwhelming ineffectiveness Jonathan’s Government in protecting the ordinary Nigerians against the murderous attacks of Boko Haram was clear to the very least fascinated onlooker. by the time that Government woke up to its responsibilities, Boko Haram had already established local control in parts of the North-East, the group systematically attacked people,... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Sam Eleanya: Why Wike may need to ridicule the Supreme Court (Part II)

On Thursday, 25 June, 2015, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, announced the ‘restoration’ of the ‘rights’ of Celestine Omehia as a ‘former Governor’ of Rivers State, the largest economy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. By that executive fiat, Governor Wike created a former Governor out of a man the full panel... Read More

Nyesome Wike, Rotimi Ameachi, supreme court

July 3, 2015

Adejoh Idoko Momoh: Kaduna and its quest to go lean

Things are different for Kaduna this year and it most certainly must implement cost cutting measures to ensure its continued survival. Luckily the Governor and his Deputy have started with themselves by taking a 50% pay cut. This cut sends a bold message, it says ‘we all must make sacrifices’ and the Governor and his... Read More

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July 2, 2015

Uche Igwe: The real sins of Rotimi Amaechi

That the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike inaugurated a probe panel to investigate the former Governor Rotimi Amaechi did not take me by surprise. You will only be surprised if you were not around that state before and during the last elections. I was there and I saw the ferocity with which the... Read More

Nyesom Wike, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

July 2, 2015

Nigerians on Instagram have started the most hilarious trend

by Enytan Are you tired of the endless traffic in Lagos? Well, add some flavor to it. That’s what a bunch of Nigerians are doing on Instagram with the #MiscreantsTrafficChallenge. Want to know how the #MiscreantsTrafficChallenge works? Here’s how to join the madness… A video posted by farabale (@farabalenow) on Jul 1, 2015 at 10:37am... Read More

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July 2, 2015

Tambuwal: No more indiscriminate recruitment of foreign doctors

by Imam Imam Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has warned foreign doctors working in the state to regularise their registration with the appropriate Nigerian supervisory agencies or risk losing their jobs. This, the Governor said, becomes necessary so as to streamline the activities of all the foreign doctors and ensure they are qualified... Read More

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July 2, 2015

#BeingFemaleInNigeria: A woman never wins

by Toyosi Elizabeth Temitope WARNING: This is not a fancy piece of literature. This is an enjambment of my thoughts on #BeingAFemaleInNigeria. This world is mad! You say no? Please tell me how our world is not crazy. What kind of world is it where a woman who has suffered sexual and physical abuse is afraid... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Imagine Africa! The Canadian High Commission and Swiss Embassy host The Future Awards Africa

As part of its the launch of the 2015 season of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), The Future Project (TFP) paid courtesy calls to the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr Perry John Calderwood and Swiss Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Daniel Cavegn in Abuja on 23 and 25 June, 2015. The courtesy team will also be visiting... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Opinion: How to oust generic Bukola Saraki by the nuclear option

by Bayo Oluwasanmi I can’t think of anyone likely to be inspired by the Senate led by the scheming, diabolical and treacherous Kwara Senator, Bukola Saraki. The illegal election of Saraki as the Senate leader has further driven the Senate to a new low. Right from the days of David Mark, the Senate has become a... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Why Wike needs to ridicule the Supreme Court

by Sam Eleanya On Thursday, 25 June, 2015, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, announced the ‘restoration’ of the ‘rights’ of Celestine Omehia as a ‘former Governor’ of Rivers State, the largest economy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. By that executive fiat, Governor Wike created a former Governor out of a man the... Read More

Nyesome Wike, Rotimi Amaechi

June 30, 2015

Baba, now that you have finally settled in Aso Rock

by Ramatu Ada Ochekliye Mr. President – finally, I get to call you that – I would like to congratulate you for winning the elections and eventually becoming the president of this nation. Congratulations again. That being said, I want to get something out there; I really don’t like you. I don’t like some of your... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Don’t Lose Your Voice: The Rotten Lemon Awards partners YNaija to improve customer service in Nigeria

Customer Service in Nigeria is about to get a lot better. Have you ever been mad after you received bad customer service at a restaurant, the airport, a bank, etc.? Remember the awful feeling? Now it doesn’t have to end with just a feeling. Courtesy of The Rotten Lemon Awards, you can now report THAT brand! ... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Corruption: The Nigerian definition

by Olawale Rotimi (BA, MA Ilorin, DELF Paris) Among other social issues in Nigeria, corruption has received serious and consistent attention from Nigerians and non-Nigerians. Many commentaries have been passed, several journals, newspaper and magazine volumes have been published on corruption in Nigeria, sermons and teachings have been preached in various religious centres, some academic... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Change: One month in, the big issues.

By Ogundana Michael Rotimi Today, 29th June 2015, makes it exactly a month since President Muhammad Buhari became the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Since then, you cannot categorically say that he has not hit the ground running. It might not just be at the... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Jude Feranmi: Suffering and smiling

If North Korea is the crying capital of the world, Nigeria holds the aces when it comes to smiling and laughing. – Tolu Ogunlesi * * * * * * * * “Nigerians are the most resilient people in the world”. This was a quote by the physiologist of the super falcons in the 2015... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Governor Samuel Ortom’s first month scorecard: So far, so good

By Usha Anenga It’s exactly one month since Dr Samuel Ortom was sworn in as Governor of Benue State and it all seems like it’s been a year. There’s been so much activities, intrigues and arguments within this short period that I can only attempt to put into perspective in this review. Dr Samuel Ortom... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Kenneth Uwadi: Our governor is calling us poor people

Imo people are dying of hunger in the hands of Governor Rochas Okorocha . But like some strange figure from another planet, he seems absolutely unconcerned of the enormity of the problem. Every act of his demonstrates his lack of respect for the people he rule, and his gross underestimation of the level of political... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Adegoke Oyeniyi: Why do some great men fall?

Following Majek Fashek’s tragic story put me in a reflective mood throughout this week. I downloaded Chrome’s Torch browser then used its media grabber to download Majekodunmi Fasheke’s (real names) songs on Youtube. I’ve got ten tracks now mostly from the Spirit of Love and Nigerian Rasta albums released on Interscope records (Tupac was signed... Read More

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June 27, 2015

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Breaking Dawn

by Safiya Salau You know the scary thing about getting lost? It is who would find you. Deep breaths. The inside of roses craved to be as soft as K.J’s heart. She walked like she was floating; effortlessly trampling on negative energy and pushing reality out of her flowery bubble. You could tell where K.J had... Read More

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June 27, 2015

Win a pair of adidas soccer boots in the YNaija x adidas giveaway

On 24 June, 2015, adidas opened their Isaac John store with their Refresh Your Gear campaign. In celebration, the good folks at adidas have teamed up with YNaija to give away a pair of adidas soccer boots – the Messi F50 adizero. Entry is simple. In the comment section below, share your favorite Messi goal... Read More

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June 27, 2015

Ali Baba set to inspire at #BrunchWithTosyn

Legendary comedian, AliBaba, who turned 50 recently is the next speaker for lifestyle series, “Brunch with Tosyn”. Since inception, Brunch with Tosyn, a lifestyle series by s.h.a.r.e and the brain child of multi media personality, Tosyn Bucknor and is designed to empower young adults in their personal and professional lives through contact with mentors over... Read More

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Caitlyn Jenner’s mother admits worries

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Let’s purge Bukola Saraki from Senate Presidency

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ garden wedding

Kourtney Kardashian dumps Scott Disick

TeamFest Africa 2015

Danladi Daniels: Why they are attacking Asiwaju

2015 Miss Palmchat unveiled

Yinka Obebe: Misguided youths of Nigeria

Opinion: Boko Haram and the futility of military solutions

YNaija TV: Sliced bread vs Agege bread

Sam Eleanya: Why Wike may need to ridicule the Supreme Court (Part II)

Adejoh Idoko Momoh: Kaduna and its quest to go lean

Uche Igwe: The real sins of Rotimi Amaechi

Nigerians on Instagram have started the most hilarious trend

Tambuwal: No more indiscriminate recruitment of foreign doctors

#BeingFemaleInNigeria: A woman never wins

Imagine Africa! The Canadian High Commission and Swiss Embassy host The Future Awards Africa

Opinion: How to oust generic Bukola Saraki by the nuclear option

Why Wike needs to ridicule the Supreme Court

Baba, now that you have finally settled in Aso Rock

Don’t Lose Your Voice: The Rotten Lemon Awards partners YNaija to improve customer service in Nigeria

Corruption: The Nigerian definition

Change: One month in, the big issues.

Jude Feranmi: Suffering and smiling

Governor Samuel Ortom’s first month scorecard: So far, so good

Kenneth Uwadi: Our governor is calling us poor people

Adegoke Oyeniyi: Why do some great men fall?

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Breaking Dawn

Win a pair of adidas soccer boots in the YNaija x adidas giveaway

Ali Baba set to inspire at #BrunchWithTosyn

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