by Dele Momodu But where do we go from here? Our girls are still not back. And we must find them urgently. I’m jittery that very soon the television channels will find other needy nations and fresher Breaking News and it would be time to kiss us goodbye and move on to other territories. It... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar has warned politicians against making inflammatory statements which can worsen the already precarious situation of security in the country. Abubakar said the political class must watch against politicizing security expressing his wish that Nigerian politicians will learn from America. He said this at a discourse... Read More
by Adekoya Boladale The government of Senator Ibikunle Amosun is far from the people. Roads and bridges are good sight but none, not one has ever added a meat to the plate of the masses. When the rock bleeds, a volcano is near. When Adesola (not real name) gained admission to study Accounting at Olabisi... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi As celebrities and eminent personalities worldwide join the movement to #BringBackOurGirls, Nollywood’s diva, Genevieve Nnaji is not left out. The star, who previously joined in demanding for the release of the girls, has raised her own banner with the now viral hashtag. She said: Tonight. 8:30pm. CNN. #bringbackourgirls We want our girls... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Looking for the right book to pass time with? Then Dappled Things written by Kingsley Iweka should ease the boredom. The novel which is in bookstores nationwide is fast gaining popularity among leading pop-culture personalities and celebrities including Temi Dollface, Ade Bantu and Badoo himself, artiste, Olamide (who would have thought he takes time... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Yoruba movie actress, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe has added one more feather to her cap in the business world in a very unique way, as she launches her new lingerie line. The star is set to host fellow movie stars, top celebrities and socialites as she opens her store located in Magodo area of... Read More
by Mark Babatunde ”Watching it happen and bearing witness to it, was about as indelible as watching the final of a FIFA world cup match from a stadium front row seat. ” Okene is burning! X-bank is burning!! Thick black smoke puffed into the January 2010 harmattan sky to serve as an invitation to gawkers... Read More
by Akan Ido Names of 53 escaped Chibok schoolgirls have been obtained by the Daily Trust Newspapers. According to the newspaper, the names were collated from the information received from their parents. We cannot, however, confirm the authenticity of the names provided. The list includes those who escaped on the night of their capture at... Read More
What: Ouch Shoe Launch. Where: Ouchlet, Lekki, Lagos. When: May 04, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Email: photoeditor@ynaija.com
by Abayomi Ojo Do we have a president in this country or just figurehead? What is the stand of the Security Council of Nigeria? Or do they even have a stand at all? Do they have a clue at all? Or could it be true that we don’t even have a Security Council? The scene... Read More
by Abdulrahman Abdulraheem In the Spirit of not dwelling solely on the problems, I passionately plead with all who read this to immediately begin to demand the resignation of the President and his entire cabinet, they HAVE FAILED Nigeria and it is only sane for us to demand their resignation. Our country has been taken... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze It is not just the 30.4 million potential #BokoHaram (or other insurgent group) members that we have birthed since 2008 that is the problem. The other problem is that we tend to treat things with a bit more levity than needed. Quote of the Month Olabode George said, Majority of our people... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Vanity Fair magazine features Hollywood actress, Paula Patton in its June 2014 issue, in which she admits having a strong history with ex-husband, Robin Thicke, and will love him forever, despite their recent relationship struggles. For the magazine shoot, Paula poses braless in a fur coat, nude panties and purple heels, giving... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Pretty Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe switched her brunette weave for a fiery red wig in a new movie she is currently shooting. The actress looked all set and ready wearing an animal print jacket, a white camisole, blue jeans and a pair of glasses. What do you think of the hair? Does... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Ever wondered what ace comedian, Basketmouth would look like if he was a female? The comedian uploaded this hilarious photo of himself on Instagram dressed like the famous Monalisa with a blue gown, braids and a scary smile. He captioned the photo as : If I was a girl… Err….we want your... Read More
by TNN He can charm you in a matter of seconds and flirt in such a way it will make you melt into a blubbery mess, but when it comes to affection he is aloof. So you’ve just met him and you think he’s a charmer, well most men who cheat are brilliant at... Read More
by TNN Peers into computers, encroaches on your side of the desk. Research has shown that once concentration is broken, it takes a minimum of 11 minutes to regain focus. Colleagues who want a break, usually hover up to your desk and engage in chatter. Ignoring or cutting short conversations works wonders. That obnoxious... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A CCTV footage in a shopping centre showed shocking images of a man leading a toddler away from its mother in the busy mall. The young family can be seen in the footage walking through the shopping centre in Derby, East Midlands. At one point, the yet-to-be identified mother walks very slightly ahead... Read More
by Zara Mustapha She is a hard working sports illustrated model and the beautiful girlfriend of the world footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo. 28-year-old Irina Shayk was on her latest shoot on a beach in Hawaii and seemed to be having a great time. The Russian beauty was pictured rolling around in the sand... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Fourty eminent personalities from all over the world have joined the #BringBackOurGirls cause to demand the release of the over 200 girls abducted from Chibok in Borno, Nigeria. The individuals, which include billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Richard Branson and Bill Gates, made their minds known through an open letter where they called for... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Special adviser to the president Goodluck Jonathan on research, strategy and documentation, Oronto Douglas, has insisted that it was “not helpful” to heap blame upon the government in Abuja as it struggles to rescue more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped three weeks ago by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. He made this statement during an... Read More
by Akan Ido Damning testimonies revealed exclusively today by Amnesty International show that Nigerian security forces failed to act on advance warnings about Boko Haram’s armed raid on the state-run boarding school in Chibok which led to the abduction of more than 240 schoolgirls. After independently verifying information based on multiple interviews with credible sources,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Most people in Nigeria have come across one Yoruba film or the other and entertaining though they may be, some of their subtitles are just out of this world. It is a notorious fact that those who subtitle a large number of Yoruba movies have either never come across the real English... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda So spare me the history lecture, I don’t mind having this godforsaken country colonised again, with every damned institution under a racist Conrad, every school under an erudite missionary – a bumpy reverse into a century past. There’s no indignity as having the news of a people’s misery and deaths denied, played... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The selfie fever has gripped the world with millions taking the special kind of photo including the rich, the powerful and the famous. President Barack Obama joined the trend during the funeral of late Nelson Mandela and one can’t forget the world’s most popular selfie, taken during the Oscars by Ellen DeGeneres,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Are you ready for the Close-Up Naija Herbal launch this weekend with starts such as Bovi, May D and the Limpopo master Kcee, thrilling you with their exciting performances. Have you gotten your invite? Here is how to get one by answering the question for today which says; your friend just informed you he/she won... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The death of erstwhile Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Chukwudifu Oputa has caused grief around the country but for his family, that grief is closer to home. His son, the controversial musician, Charles “Charly Boy” Oputa has opened up on his previously turbulent relationship with his father and the last... Read More
by Demola Rewaju While we would agree that the #BringBackOurGirls campaign has successfully blown open a matter that would have remained under the usual official cover of “we’re working on it”, we must equally assert that finding those girls is a mission subsumed under the larger goal which should be to shutdown Boko Haram and bring insurgency under... Read More