Buntricia Bastian, Joy Adenuga, Bayo Haastrup, Lola Maja, Eni Balogun, others gather for the Make-up in Nigeria Conference (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The first ever Makeup In Nigeria Conference held in Lagos, Nigeris at The Oriental Hotel on Alril 30, 2014 to a gathering of over 700 makeup artistes, entrepreneurs and beauty influencers.The all-day event which had several beauty brands in Nigeria and Kenya present had over 8 masterclasses and demonstration sessions as well as apanel session... Read More

May 1, 2014

She’s still got it! Sharon Stone sexes it up wearing a revealingly bodysuit on cover of GQ magazine (PHOTO)

by Zara Mustapha Is it just us or don’t you think that Sharon Stone looks better with age ? The 56-year-old Hollywood diva looked smashing in her latest magazine photo shoot for GQ Italy. The Basic Instinct star showed her timeless sex appeal in see-through lingerie as she poses for the May edition of the Magazine.... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Someone’s been working out: Rukky Sanda shows off her belly button in cute crop top (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha Nollywood actress/producer Rukky Sanda shows off her fashion sense every chance she gets. The actress showed of her belly button in an animal print crop top and long skirt, a pair of eye wear and a 1,000 watt smile to complete the look. Looks like someone has been visiting the gym.

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May 1, 2014

Opinion: 2015 is Nigeria’s last chance to get it right

by Amir Abdulazeez Nigerians must consider 2015 to be their last chance to bring any change. Change must not necessarily be by voting in APC or voting out PDP. No, we must have a complete change in the set of people that govern us. Nigeria is arguably the strongest nation not only in Africa... Read More

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May 1, 2014

“Flavour thinks I’m hot but…”: BBA winner, Dillish opens up on relationship rumours

by ‘Jola Sotubo The winner of Big Brother Africa “The Chase”, Dillish Matthews was in Nigeria recently for the Mr. Nigeria contest. The Namibian beauty, who has been rumoured to be in a relationship with sexy Nigerian musician, Flavour opened up to YNaija.com on the reports, how it felt to win “The Chase” and her... Read More

May 1, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Seun Kuti, Waje, Debola Williams, others protest Chibok schoolgirls abduction in Lagos (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Several people including celebrities have taken to the streets of Lagos to protest the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State. The protest which has attracted the attention of thought leaders all over the world including CNN’s Piers Morgan, Femi Oke, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Keri Hilson and others... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Opinion: Why the government is not responding to missing Chibok girls

by Afolabi Opanubi Military interventions to save abducted Boko Haram victims have proved fatal, with victims being killed in the rescue process. This is probably a consideration of the government. However, this challenge doesn’t excuse ineffectiveness. Subtler forms of rescuing these girls can be used. On Tuesday, people woke up to the news that girls,... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Tragic: Diesel truck falls, bursts into flames in Lekki, Lagos (See Photos)

by Adept Balogun According to reports, a fire has broken out on Lekki Admiralty way in Lagos and has resulted in an inferno on the street after a diesel truck fell and burst into flames. Fire fighters are said to be currently battling the blaze even as 4 cars have already been engulfed. The incident... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Demola Rewaju: By sacking Gulak, Jonathan has lost a dependable ally

by Demola Rewaju Gulak has claimed that he was sacked because he is interested in contesting for the seat of goofy Adamawa state Governor Murtala Nyako but if that were true, he should have been asked to tender his resignation instead of being sacked outright and dropped like a bad egg. The announcement via twitter... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why military rescue of abducted schoolgirls is too risky (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir The march led by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili was unambiguous in asking the President of the Senate, to do all in the power of the Federal Government to ensure that the students were brought back safely. Yesterday, Nigerians came out in Abuja, amidst heavy downpour to march asking for the rescue or release... Read More

May 1, 2014

Déjà vu: Peaches Geldof’s cause of death finally revealed

by Tutu Akinlabi The demise of British model and television personality, Peaches Geldof was left unresolved after authorities struggled to find a cause of death. However, the wait seems to be over as reports have it that the 25-year-old daughter of rock star, Bob Geldof died of a heroin overdose. Peaches lost her mother, Paula... Read More

May 1, 2014

Nigerian doctor pleads guilty to illegal drug distribution in the US (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A Nigerian doctor resident in Indiana in the United States of America has pleaded guilty to charges of illegal distribution of drugs levelled against him. Segun Rasaki has admitted wrongdoing after he continued to issue prescriptions for painkillers despite having his authority to do so revoked by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Attention... Read More

May 1, 2014

Blame it on the money: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye gives Phyno N800,000 after losing football bet (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi Peter Okoye of Psquare has shown us that when money is not an object, you can afford to throw it around any way you want it. The star, who is a fan of English Premiership side, Chelsea FC, placed a bet that his club would win as against rapper, Phyno’s prediction saying... Read More

May 1, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls, National Conference extended by 6 weeks & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls Pakistani national, Malala Yousafzai, has called on the federal government to do all it can to rescue the abducted school girls. 16-year-old Malala made the call while speaking with the Hausa Service of the BBC saying that the government should know that it is its responsibility... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Perry Brimah: Northern governors have failed the citizens

by Perry Brimah If the Federal security forces fail to secure your domain, if they fail to arrest a single sponsor of terror when many of these are well known, you should take determinate steps to accord the people in your ward the necessary security they deserve. Apart from Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state,... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Opinion: Will Jonathan go to Sambisa forest?

by Rotimi Fasan Which brings me back to my earlier question- Will Jonathan go into Sambisa Forest, will he, can he effectively deploy the apparatus of state power to take on the terrorists? For his initial lack of initiative, he now has a tough row to hoe. It is indeed pertinent to ask if President... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: Aliko Dangote and workers’ day

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, the more grave challenge in the rise of Dangote as Africa’s richest man is in the very nature of his local roots. He hails from Kano State in the north, a region that is tragically the home to the poorest of Nigeria’s mostly impoverished 170 million odd population despite the fact... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Why Jonathan sacked Ahmed Gulak – PDP chairman reveals

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent sack of Ahmed Gulak, President Goodluck Jonathan’s political adviser was received with shock as he was believed to be one of the president’s most loyal advisers. However, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu has revealed that Gulak was sacked due to his unsavoury character traits. The PDP... Read More

May 1, 2014

Husband from hell: Man stabs wife to death in Lagos for dumping him

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested by police in the state after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death. Wahab Lawal, of Oto in the Ebute Metta area of the state, is said to have taken the life of his spouse, Bola, after 5 previous failed attempts. Wahab was said to... Read More

May 1, 2014

72-year-old man arrested for operating 4 gun factories in Abuja, Niger

by ‘Jola Sotubo An elderly man in Abuja has been apprehended by men of the Nigerian Army after they discovered a gun factory reportedly operated by him. The unnamed suspect was said to have stated that he had been in the gun factory business for 45 years. The 72-year-old also said that he makes the guns... Read More

May 1, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria is simply not South Korea

by Abimbola Adelakun For all the ‘Third Worldism” of the South Korean ferry disaster, their handling of that tragic occurrence has earned them some measure of respect before the eyes of the world. The country is not alone. It has been months since the Malaysian flight 370 went missing, yet the country has not given... Read More

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May 1, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: We will bring the abducted girls home – FG

by ‘Jola Sotubo The government of Nigeria has reacted to the increased agitation worldwide for the rescue of 234 girls kidnapped from a school hostel in the Chibok area of Borno. The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro is said to have stated yesterday that all necessary steps would be taken to rescue the... Read More

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May 1, 2014

BUSTED: Nigerian man arrested for duping American lover of N52.5 million (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian man has been arrested by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in the Ikoyi area of Lagos after reports that he duped an American. 29-year-old Henry Ogu is said to have defrauded the unnamed woman to the tune of $350000 (N52.5m) 42-year-old Yunusa Okonkwo, who is believed... Read More

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May 1, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Chris Brown calls on Nigerian govt. to rescue abducted schoolgirls (TWEETS)

by Akan Ido Jailed American music superstar, Chris Brown has joined thousands of others all over the world to demand for action from the Nigerian government to facilitate the release of 234 schoolgirls abducted from their dormitories in Chibok, Borno State. Chris tweeted to his over 13 million followers from his official Twitter handle calling on... Read More

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April 30, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rita Dominic stars in Darey’s new video, Special Fever (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha The much anticipated music video for Darey’s single ‘Special fever’ is out. The video which has superstar actress, Rita Dominic as the leading lady is bound to make you bob your head even if you are not in a good mood. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video also features celebrities... Read More

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April 30, 2014

Theophilus Ilevbare: The value of missing school children in Nigeria and South Korea

by Theophilus Ilevbare Here is the part that Nigerian leaders never get: “As the prime minister, certainly, I had to take responsibility and resign.” That is a man of honour. A leader who understands what it means to take responsibility especially as it affects the lives of the citizenry. The events leading up to the resignation... Read More

April 30, 2014

Cheta Nwanze: Checkmate and the passing away of Amaka Igwe

by Cheta Nwanze The creative brain behind the series realised the potential of one of its sub-plots, and spun it off into the rather successful Fuji House Of Commotion, which to my knowledge, is the only time in Nigeria’s media space, that we have ever had a successful spin-off. One of the best sitcoms that... Read More

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April 30, 2014

Tight security: Uproar in Kenya over this policewoman’s backside (LOOK)

by Akan Ido With Nigeria battling with insecurity the opposite is the case as Kenyans have gone on Twitter against what the country’s police authorities consider an obscenely tight defence. Reports from Kenya say Corporal Linda Okello was reprimanded by police authorities for wearing a tight skirt causing a social media storm. Thousands of Twitter... Read More

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April 30, 2014

Living large: Newlyweds, Tiwa Savage & TeeBillz leave Dubai for Lagos (LOOK)

by Akan Ido After a blissful wedding ceremony in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, newlyweds, Tiwa Savage and Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun are on their way back to Nigeria. The MAVIN first lady posted an Instagram picture of herself and TeeBillz in the plane making their way back to the country. She captioned the picture with... Read More

April 30, 2014

Hannatu Musawa: The failure of a people

by Hannatu Musawa There is not one of us out there; not one, that is not someone’s parent or someone’s child. So, whether we like it or not, this tragedy is each of us and each of us is this tragedy. While we go about our normal daily activities, lamenting about this issue privately, we... Read More

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