by Ayo Olukotun Having said that, it must be reckoned that the Nigerian version of political fumbling and visionless leadership came with more woes for the citizen in 2013 because of the subsisting disarray in infrastructure. This is to say that an inclement social and economic climate for most Nigerians was made worse by political... Read More
by Uche Egboluche Okorocha pretends to be fixing all the ills in Imo State at once. However, it is obvious the state has run out of funds. Yet, in every gathering, he still makes promises, though he seems to get lesser applause as people now see his promises as suspect or what Igbo would call... Read More
by Oke Efagene Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday appealed to Nigerians to work together to kick out the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), out of power come 2015. Kwankwaso, said Nigerians are yearning for a change in every facet of life, and the time for it has come. The governor made these remarks when... Read More
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by Oke Efagene Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido, will commence his retirement leave as from April 1, 2014, which is 2 months to the end of his tenure. Lamido, was nominated as the CBN governor by the late former Nigeria President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on June 1, 2009. His appointment... Read More
by Chido Nwangwu Hence, I believe that Obasanjo’s caustic, open letter was calibrated to belittle the credibility of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and severely advertise his lack of personal respect for the same Nigerian leader Dr. Jonathan. And, he makes it clear that he does not have to respect the man... Read More
by Tunde Leye The greatest power of today, the USA was set up to be just what we are now, a source of resources for the British. The greatest emerging power of today, China, was also once seen as primarily a resource pool for great powers like the British, the Japanese and then the Russians.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Its too late in the year to be mean for no reason and we love love ace tennis champion, Serena Williams but we are not sure what is going on here. Williams who is recognised for her edgy sense of style stepped onto the catwalk during a fashion show in Thailand today. She... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu CCTV videos has captured the shocking moment a six-year-old girl stole items from a jewellery shop in Saudi Arabia as her mother and an accomplice used techniques to distract the sales assistant. As her mother and another person pretended to be pricing goods, the little girl went behind the counter and grabbed about... Read More
‘We still have no electric’: British woman complains about 4 days power outage after storm in the UK
by Rachel Ogbu A flood victim in Kent, UK confronted the British Prime Minister, David Cameron that she has been left without electricity for four days due to bad weather and storms in the country. For us here in Nigeria, we find that a bit fascinating that a citizen could walk up to the PM and complain... Read More
by Oke Efagene We know one of the latest trends worldwide is the tattoo craze, and almost everyone considered hip are having their skin inked, including celebrities. Some are cute while others are downright ill-advised. Here is Ukranian, Vladimir Maslovsky, a self-confessed lover of Nigeria, who calls himself ‘Oyinbo FlyBoi Nigerian’. Maslovsky took his love for Nigeria... Read More
Cops in Spain say the 35-year-old mum delivered the baby herself before cutting the umbilical cord Horrific: A Spanish woman has been accused of throwing her newborn baby boy out of a window after secretly giving birth on Christmas Eve. This is a file picture A Spanish woman has been accused of throwing her newborn baby boy... Read More
Kim Kardashian shops in Los Angeles on Thursday as she shows off her Christmas gift from Yeezy. Kanye West gifted Kim Kardashian a work of art this Christmas. The 33-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the present given to her by West, 36, with a photo of an extravagant Hermes Birkin handbag that was customized with a nude painting by famous artist... Read More
The Police in Lagos State said it had arrested a 36-year old man who allegedly raped and impregnated his 14-year old daughter. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ngozi Braide, made this known when she briefed journalists in Ikeja on Friday. Ms. Braide said the girl had been pregnant for the past two... Read More
by Akan Ido We hoped it wasn’t true but it appears the marriage between bubbly comedienne, Princess and her hubby, Adeshola has hit the rocks. Blogger, Ladun Liadi, had earlier indicated that the comedienne’s marriage to Adeshola Jeremiah may have hit the rocks after seven months of trying to make it work. [READ: “I had wanted... Read More
Eva Casara, 17, was found in a Chicago suburb with a single bullet to the back of her head on Christmas Day. She died the next morning, but her unborn baby girl survived. A 17-year-old girl, who was between 22 and 25 weeks pregnant, was fatally shot on Christmas Day in a Chicago suburb — but doctors miraculously saved her unborn baby... Read More
Richland County deputies say a 34-year-old woman stabbed her fiancé on Christmas Day after they argued over what colors should be used in their wedding. Investigators say the man was trying to leave a home near Blythewood after the argument when Krysta James attacked him around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies say the man was... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu About N352m worth of methamphetamine has been confiscated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. Segun Adewuyi, Godwin Atebata and Ajayi Akpaida, and Ukpabi Paul, customs licensed agents and a spare parts dealer were arrested as they tried smuggling the drugs into... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man who was sentenced to death by a court in Katsina was restrained by wardens after he tried to take his own life. Aminu Ibrahim was sentenced today by the High Court sitting in the Malumfashi area of the state. Ibrahim was convicted of armed robbery and as such is to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A native doctor based in Enugu State has been arrested for kidnapping a woman and also for armed robbery. Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Theophilus Attama popularly called`Ejeje’ from Umuopu Umueze in Igboeze North Local Government Area was said to have been responsible for encouraging the kidnapping Madam Adiza Ogbo. He was exposed... Read More
by Akan Ido YNaija recently met with Rodney Emeka Igwedinma, the winner of MTN Young Designer of the Year award and the young ambitious designer spoke about his background, career trajectory, his hope for the Nigerian fashion industry and his dream of working with the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Read the full interview... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Tragedy occurred on the Abeokuta – Sagamu road while people were home celebrating Boxing Day. Three persons, two males and one female were confirmed dead at the scene while eight other persons, made up of six male and two female were seriously injured.. According to reports, the fatal crash was in the evening... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo We are taking a look at the female celebs who have been trending in the thigh high slit dresses because we know how daring it is to pull it off. For one, there can be a wardrobe mal-function in a second. This time the battle is between Nollywood actress Rita Dominic, OAP... Read More
A traumatised woman has told how a thief who burgled her house broke back in two nights later and snarled: “I’m going to rape you.” Flight attendant Daniela Vinci, 40, who has waived her right to anonymity, was asleep when Joseph Innocent Mwaura, 19, and an accomplice raided her home and stole her laptop, mobile phone and... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Chairman, House Committee on Treaties and Agreements, Dayo Bush Alebiosu will be a guest on Rubbin’ Minds, Channels TV on Sunday, December 29 with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as host. Hon. Alebiosu will speak on a wide range of issues as it relates to the Aviation sector with focus on the Air Passengers... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 43-year-old nurse, Bridget Osawaru, abducted on December 10, 2013 was said to have been killed by her kidnappers after collecting N1.5 million ransom from her relatives. Reports from Vanguard says she was abducted at her residence along Sapele Road in Benin City and was held by her captors until she was found dead.... Read More
by Akan Ido Olalekan Daniju, a victim of a violent assault inflicted by his wife,Bimbola Ajetumobi Daniju, a staff of Ecobank Plc., Agege Motor Road, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of the lady. Daniju who almost had his penis severed after a squabble with his wife has refused to press charges against her... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo About 50 persons are feared dead and many declared missing after a boat carrying an unknown number of passengers yesterday capsized in River Buruku in Buruku local government area of Benue State. River Buruku is a tributary of the River Benue and flows along a beach where youths picnic. The passengers, including men and women were... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi might leave the apex bank before his official tenure expires. Mr. Sanusi was appointed as head of the bank in June 2009 by late former President, Umaru Yar’Adua and is due to leave June 2014. The governor’s tenure... Read More
by Nubi Kay’ This is a compilation of 10 sexiest Nigerian start-ups in 2013, and even though this first phrase is almost the same as the title, there is need to get some ambiguity out of the way. First, not all of the start-up on this list were founded in 2013. In fact only a... Read More