Osun students say they did NOT endorse Aregbesola

by Mayowa Aboah A group called the Coalition of Osun State Students Movement has denied that Osun university students have endorsed Governor Rauf Aregbesola for second term. The group leaders who held a press conference in Osogbo says it condemns National Association of Osun State Students and the Joint Campus Committee who held a solidarity... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Asa talks new ‘Bed of stone’ album + Acoustic performance of new single (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Asa is set to release her third album, ‘Bed of stone’ on the 25th of August, and the singer is currently on work-mode, promoting the album and the first single ‘Dead again’. Asa says the songs on her new album were born from her life and the shock she... Read More

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August 2, 2014

The Thrill of Cheating – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Have you ever cheated on a partner? If not. Have you ever felt the desire to do so? If neither, have you ever been cheated on? Has the opportunity to cheat ever occurred? If so, think back to that moment when you were hatching the plan, fantasizing, and even actually cheating. You would agree that... Read More

#WeekendGroove, Damilola Jagun, female Kolapo Olapoju, infidelity, male, marriages, relationship, romance, The thrill of cheating, union

August 2, 2014

Another CONFAB Delegate dies at 68

by Mayowa Aboah The Secretariat of the National Conference has announced the death of Professor Muhammad Nur Alkali. Alkali who was one of the six delegates representing the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) at the 2014 National Conference in Abuja passed on this morning. According to a statement by the Assistant Secretary of the... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: For the fear of Ebola (Poem)

by Dr. Soyombo Ayomikun I won’t go about Shaking everyone in a handshaking spree Especially strangers Whose travel history I can’t ascertain 1.Even though drunk At my joint in ‘Isale Eko’ Stuporous at that Speaking in tongues as if ‘in the spirit’ I won’t eat bushmeat I won’t mind sipping my... Read More

Ebola, fear, hands, opinion, Shake, soyomnbo ayomikun, Strangers, ynaija

August 2, 2014

Ebun Oshin: Why do women stay on in abusive relationships? (Y! Superblogger)

by Ebun Oshin Angela looked fabulous after her makeover and I wish I could find a picture to show you. Her children were at the show and they were amazed at their mother’s transformation. But Angela’s scars are still there and will probably will always be, the physical one on her shin and probably on... Read More

Abusive Relationships, angela, ebun oshin, women, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

August 2, 2014

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 4 (Y! Fiction)

by Tunde Leye Kofo counted one to five to calm herself down and ignored his barb “Manslaughter, at most. The man raped her and I have looked at the doctor’s report. Read Episode 1 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 2 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 3 of this compelling story HERE EPISODE 4 Kofo... Read More

episode 3, opinion, tricias nightmare, Tunde Leye, y! fiction, ynaija

August 2, 2014

Does Ancelotti think Van Gaal will win the league for United? (READ)

by Mark Bassey Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, has said that new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, can forget about winning the Premier League in his first season. There has been a lot of expectations at Old Trafford among United fans, since Van Gaal was confirmed as David Moyes’ replacement. Although Ancelotti praised the... Read More

carlo ancelotti, chelsea, louis van gaal, manchester united, premier league, real madrid

August 2, 2014

Gimba Kakanda hits back at Muhammed Mahmud: You are a sophisticated illiterate

by Gimba Kakanda I think you have just made it into the Guinness Book of Records as “the most sophisticated illiterate ever identified in the history of public discourse” Dear Mahmud, I think you have just made it into the Guinness Book of Records as “the most sophisticated illiterate ever identified in the history of... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Muhammed Mahmud fires at Gimba Kakanda: You are confused, inhumane and disturbed

by Muhammed Mahmud Second, this very piece exposed your inhumanity as you seek to distort the real and actual bone of contention between the oppressor (Jewish Occupiers) and the oppressed (The Palestinians). You also, subtly, justify the aggression on humans under attack (Palestinians) under the guise of worn out caution on the so called anti-Semitism. ... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Sudanese woman attacked for becoming a Christian has arrived America (LOOK)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Meriam Ibrahim arrived the United States yesterday to a heart-warming reception. The Sudanese woman, who delivered her daughter in prison with chains on her legs, has become a very inspirational figure to other women. She has endured persecution in her country, after she converted to Christianity from Islam. The 27-year-old was constantly... Read More

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August 2, 2014

#OldSkoolSaturday: ‘Omode Meta ‘ by Tony Tetuila feat Plantashun Boiz (WATCH)

by Ayokunle Odekunle As a JSS student in 1999, I remember watching AIT Lunch break with Jumobi Adegbesan one day and then she announced that she was going to play a brand new song by Tony Tetuila. Pronto she played it. And then i heard ‘ooooh oooh, sherey o, shrey ayo’. I was glued to... Read More

Ayokunle Odekunle, omode meta, opinion, tony tetuila, ynaija

August 2, 2014

TY Danjuma? N1.7bn! Aliko Dangote? N1bn! Tony Elumelu? N2.5bn! See how much Nigerian billionaires raised for Boko Haram victims yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju At the fund raising dinner for the ‘Victims Support Funds’, held last night, 31 July, at the Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, an estimated N60 billion was raised, according to state radio service, Voice of Nigeria. The victims support funds’ was recently inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan to cater... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Dele Momodu gives you 6 reasons he admires the APC

by Dele Momodu Three, on a serious note, I’m reasonably convinced that a lot of APC states have given us much to cheer and a semblance of hope than most of the PDP states and certainly better than the government at the centre. Fellow Nigerians, kindly accept my sincere apologies for disappearing from this page... Read More

APC, centre, Dele Momodu, Muhammadu Buhari, opinion, PDP, support, ynaija

August 2, 2014

D’banj! Waje! Banky W! Yemi Alade! Vector! | See all the celebs who partied with Seyi Shay this week (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Seyi Shay headlined the Industry Nite ‘Unplugged Show on Wednesday 30 July, at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos, and many of the biggest music stars came en masse to have fun and party with the singer. Among the entertainers present were; D’banj, Waje, Banky W, Patoranking, Bez, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, Yemi Alade,... Read More

Banky W, Bez, boj, Chidinma, D'banj, Industry Night, J Management, Olisa Adibua, Osas Ighodaro, Patoranking, sasha p, Seyi Shay, sound sultan, Tunde Demuren, Vector, Waje, Yemi Alade

August 2, 2014

Is Nigeria next? Under pressure, Uganda court revokes anti-gay law [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Barely 4 months after Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni signed into law a bill criminalizing gay relations, an Ugandan court has annulled the country’s anti-gay legislation. The annulment was done on Friday, 1 August, at a constitutional court which ruled that the anti-gay law is now null and void. The presiding judge at... Read More

annulment, Antigay law, homosexuality, Overturn, uganda, Yoweri Museveni

August 2, 2014

CLICK: Swansea University holds pre-departure briefings

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Swansea University held pre-departure briefings for students coming on board this 2014 session from July 3-10, 2014. A Swansea team visited Abuja, Portharcourt and Lagos for one–on-one sessions with confirmed candidates scheduled to resume in the next academic session. The team was led by Emma Frearson Emmanuel, Head of International... Read More

August 2, 2014

This is the latest celebrity to declare love for Project Fame’s Chidinma

by Kolapo Olapoju What’s going on here? The line of celebs declaring love or something close for Chidinma grows longer. There has been OC Ukeje, and then Lynxx and then Skuki’s Peeshaun. Joining the growing list is rap veteran, Ruggedman who revealed on an interview with Metro FM that he seriously likes the petite singer.... Read More

attraction, Chidinma, crush, Kedie, Lynxx, Metro FM, Peeshaun, Ruggedman, skuki

August 2, 2014

Samsung Galaxy phone saves man from gun-shot! (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju A Chinese man is lucky to be alive because of his Samsung Galaxy Mega Phablet. The owner of the phone was arguing with another man in a restaurant in Shanghai, after which they stepped outside to fight, and during the course of the fight, he got shot down by his gun-wielding aggressor.... Read More

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August 2, 2014

HEAVEN! Watch these cocoa farmers eat chocolate for the very first time

by Kolapo Olapoju Irony don’t come better than this. These people farm cocoa, yet they have never seen neither can they afford to buy the end product -chocolate. A bar of chocolate costs about 4 euros in Ivory Coast, but the cocoa farmers make just 7 euros per day, making it virtually impossible for them... Read More

africa, chocolate, cocoa, Cocoa farmers, ivory coast, poverty

August 2, 2014

#OnTheScene: More Photos from The Future Africa Awards 2014 Nominees Reception | Hosted by the US Consul-General

What : The Future Africa Award 2014 Nominee Reception Where: US Consulate General Residence, Ikoyi Lagos. When: 31 July 2014. Photos By: Hycinth Iyereosa Email: ... Read More

August 2, 2014

Mourinho just gave a BIG hint on who will be Chelsea’s number one goalkeeper (READ)

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has hinted that Chelsea might be ready to let Petr Cech leave, to make Thibaut Courtois their first-choice goalkeeper next season. Cech has been a permanent fixture between the goal posts for the Blues, since he moved to Stamford Bridge 10 years ago, but his position is under threat from... Read More

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August 2, 2014

PHOTOS: Rita Dominic, Fela Durotoye, OC Ukeje, Toke Makinwa, Ice Prince, others step out for The Future Africa Awards Nominees Reception

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The United States Consulate hosted the nominees of The Future Africa Awards & Summit 2014 to an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria today, 31 July. The event held at the residence of the Consul-General, Jeffrey Hawkins. The host of the nominees’ reception was Africa Magic’s Vimbai – styled by L’Espace... Read More

August 2, 2014

People are saying Nollywood’s Jim Iyke should be quarantined (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Jim Iyke might just be the first Nollywood actor to be quarantined. After Jim Iyke fled Liberia’s capital city, Monrovia over the spread of Ebola virus disease, several social media users have urged the Ministry of health to promptly quarantine him. Just yesterday, 30 July, Jim shared a picture of himself at... Read More

August 2, 2014

“An entrepreneur should be patient and consistent“ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Exquisite Magazine’s Tewa Onasanya

by Fransesca Uriri Tewa Onasanya, publisher of Exquisite Magazine speaks about publishing, the passion to succeed, overcoming challenges and being committed to one’s vision. She is the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Be inspired! You’ve successfully run a magazine for 10 years. How have you been able to achieve this? This has been achieved... Read More

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August 1, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 3 steps to growing your confidence (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Learning and increasing your knowledge is very important and there are so many things to learn in life. Learn something about something everyday. For the longest time, my confidence took all sorts of beatings daily. If not for my lack of confidence, I believe that I wouldn’t have given two years of... Read More

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August 1, 2014

Police arrest 10-year-old boy for witchcraft, say he turned into a cat

by Kolapo Olapoju A 10-year-old boy was arrested by Rivers police for witchcraft activities alongside an accomplice, a 48-year old man, in Iwofe, Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Monday, 28 July. The boy was arrested after reportedly turning into a cat to attack a family in the community. The reports say... Read More

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August 1, 2014

Tunde Leye: Why – and how – the Press needs to do better

by Tunde Leye We don’t want a press that asks us if the president gave the Chibok parents Hundred Million Naira. Rather, the press should investigate what really happened, get evidence and tell us factually. Did the president release that money? When things happen in Nigeria today, this is the cycle it follows. First, newspapers,... Read More

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August 1, 2014

D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju D’banj, Femi Kuti and Yaya Toure will lead some of Africa’s biggest stars to Washington D.C. 4-7 August with The ONE Campaign to play an active role in shaping the conversation about the US-Africa relationship at the historic US-Africa Leaders Summit. The list of the artists making the trip to the States... Read More

August 1, 2014

Here are the guidelines and dates you need to know for the NFF elections

by Mark Bassey The dates for all the processes leading to elections into the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), have been released by the Electoral Committee. Chairman of the NFF Electoral Committee, Amoni Biambo, said on Thursday: “We have taken into careful consideration, the yearnings of everyone in the Nigeria football family... Read More

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Osun students say they did NOT endorse Aregbesola

Asa talks new ‘Bed of stone’ album + Acoustic performance of new single (WATCH)

The Thrill of Cheating – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Another CONFAB Delegate dies at 68

Soyombo Ayomikun: For the fear of Ebola (Poem)

Ebun Oshin: Why do women stay on in abusive relationships? (Y! Superblogger)

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 4 (Y! Fiction)

Does Ancelotti think Van Gaal will win the league for United? (READ)

Gimba Kakanda hits back at Muhammed Mahmud: You are a sophisticated illiterate

Muhammed Mahmud fires at Gimba Kakanda: You are confused, inhumane and disturbed

Sudanese woman attacked for becoming a Christian has arrived America (LOOK)

#OldSkoolSaturday: ‘Omode Meta ‘ by Tony Tetuila feat Plantashun Boiz (WATCH)

TY Danjuma? N1.7bn! Aliko Dangote? N1bn! Tony Elumelu? N2.5bn! See how much Nigerian billionaires raised for Boko Haram victims yesterday

Dele Momodu gives you 6 reasons he admires the APC

D’banj! Waje! Banky W! Yemi Alade! Vector! | See all the celebs who partied with Seyi Shay this week (PHOTOS)

Is Nigeria next? Under pressure, Uganda court revokes anti-gay law [DETAILS]

CLICK: Swansea University holds pre-departure briefings

This is the latest celebrity to declare love for Project Fame’s Chidinma

Samsung Galaxy phone saves man from gun-shot! (LOOK)

HEAVEN! Watch these cocoa farmers eat chocolate for the very first time

#OnTheScene: More Photos from The Future Africa Awards 2014 Nominees Reception | Hosted by the US Consul-General

Mourinho just gave a BIG hint on who will be Chelsea’s number one goalkeeper (READ)

PHOTOS: Rita Dominic, Fela Durotoye, OC Ukeje, Toke Makinwa, Ice Prince, others step out for The Future Africa Awards Nominees Reception

People are saying Nollywood’s Jim Iyke should be quarantined (TWEETS)

“An entrepreneur should be patient and consistent“ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Exquisite Magazine’s Tewa Onasanya

Adaobi Okwy: 3 steps to growing your confidence (Y! Superblogger)

Police arrest 10-year-old boy for witchcraft, say he turned into a cat

Tunde Leye: Why – and how – the Press needs to do better

D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]

Here are the guidelines and dates you need to know for the NFF elections

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