Tribute: ‘National hotel for the dead’ – The last article ‘Tunji Okusanya wrote for YNaija before yesterday’s crash

by Olatunji Okusanya II Whilst writing this piece, someone said to me, do you realize the living are lacking in basic amenities not to talk of the dead? I replied “should poverty, economic recession stop us from sweeping our compounds, cleaning our surroundings”? If we can do these, we must also take care of the... Read More

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October 4, 2013

What’s up London, the (real) queen is here! Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic goes shoe-shopping in the UK (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic released photos of herself in a London shoe shop rocking knee high brown boots, shorts, a black top and dark glasses. The pretty looking star shared the photo on her Instagram page with the caption: “What’s up London? Zamunda is here.” What do you think?

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October 4, 2013

Lai Labode: Be advised, the Agagus are human too

by Lai Labode I came across a Facebook post by one Adebisi Yejide Akingbade, the unfortunate post described the late Chief Olusegun Agagu, former governor of Ondo state, as “a man who did nothing” and ascribed the tragedy that befell the Agagu family as deserving. What a shame! While Adebisi Yejide Akingbade and all those... Read More

October 4, 2013

Adorable North West: Isn’t this the CUTEST 3-month-old baby EVER! (LOOK)

Kim Kardashian shared a picture of her three-month-old baby girl North West with the world via Instagram on Friday with an accompanying caption which read: ‘I missed waking up with my little angel.’ The adorable baby is seen wrapped up in a white blanket on fluffy looking white rug with an angelic face and beautiful... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Dreadful: Chinese mother dragged from her home and forced to abort her 6 months pregnancy (PHOTOS)

A Chinese woman has revealed she was dragged from her home in the middle of the night and forced to have an abortion, three months before her child was due to be born. Liu Xinwen, 33, and her husband Zhou Guoqiang were left devastated after the mother-of-one was pulled from her bed and taken to... Read More

October 4, 2013

AWFUL: ABU graduate shot dead by policeman after beating up his girlfriend (PICTURED)

A 30-year-old first class graduate of Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Moses Murtala Aminu, has been shot dead by a policeman. The victim had left his 67, Ahmadu Ahijo Street, Narayi-Highcost family residence last week Sunday full of life for a party at Barnawa , Kaduna, but could not return home as he... Read More

October 4, 2013

Wanna buy? World’s Most Expensive necklace goes on sale for £37 million (PHOTOS)

This sparkling necklace really does embody the phrase ‘diamond in the rough’. Known as L’Incomparable, this glittering necklace features an egg-sized diamond that was discovered by chance in a pile of mining rubble by a young girl in the Democratic Republic of Congo about 30 years ago. It features a yellow, internally flawless diamond of... Read More

October 4, 2013

INCREDIBLE! Agagu’s son in-law reportedly walks out of crashed wreckage unhurt (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo Reports say one of the survivors, Femi Akinsanya the son in-law of late Olusegun Agagu had walked out from the wreckage of the ill-fated plane in a conscious state , with just a minor injury on his head. [READ:Names of passengers on the ill-fated Associated Airlines flight released (See list)] It was... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Sad news: Ex-Rivers Speaker, Tonye Harry dies

by Oge Okonkwo The Immediate past speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Tonye Harry has passed on. According to sources, Hon. Harry was said to have slumped while exercising in the gym this week. It was also gathered that there were attempts by the Rivers State Government to fly him to Paris for medical... Read More

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October 4, 2013

“It’s probably not going to last”: 17 (harsh) truths about way older boyfriends

by Anna Breslaw There’s probably a reason no woman his age wants to date him. Don’t stick around long enough to find out why. 1. However cool it makes you is exactly how lame it makes him. You might feel like Joan Jett when he picks you up in his Seville outside the high school... Read More

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October 4, 2013

5 tips for a drama free breakup

by Roxy Johnson Respectfully explaining the reasons that made you decide that this step is necessary, without pointing out your soon to be ex’s flaws to avoid creating a conflict that could escalate and make things even more difficult. 1. State your feelings clearly Making the other person understand that the decision is clear... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Can she sink any lower? Miley Cyrus simulates SEX in her most X-rated pictures to date (PHOTOS)

She has defiantly stood her ground against critics following her controversial MTV VMAs performance. And Miley Cyrus is clearly enjoying the attention – so much so that she’s taken her racy behaviour a step further. The 20-year-old is seen simulating sex in a shocking new Terry Richardson shoot released Thursday, as she swiped back at... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Your news in pretty CURVES: Don’t search for it, Tiwa Savage has your newspaper on (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo We love when our stars promote our Nigerian designers abroad. Tiwa Savage’s outfit is nothing short of lovely, the matching newspaper print top and short was designed by Ituen Basi. [READ: Living it up! MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage lounge together in Mauritius] Lounging casually behind a bar in Mauritius,... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: Unlike Obasanjo, we have a president without gumption

by Femi Fani-Kayode I am a great believer in strong government and I am one of those that has always believed that President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the best, if not the best, and most effective leaders that we have ever had in this country. Permit me to begin this contribution by quoting a... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Onochie Anibeze: World Cup 2022 – Qatar should shame them

by Onochie Anibeze If those bellyaching that a small country won the hosting rights can prove allegations of corruption we will all support them. But if not, they should realise that we are talking about the World Cup and not European Cup or England Cup if there’s anything like that. The world has been fed... Read More

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October 4, 2013

This is why she’s HOT! Ex-Miss World, Agbani Darego makes it pop in AD Jeans (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Ex-Miss World, Agbani Darego can definitely make any wear look good on her how much more her own clothing line. [READ: Pure class! Ex-Miss World, Agbani Darego takes it home in stunning traditional attire (LOOK)] She shared a photo of herself modelling her denim line ‘Agbani Darego (AD)’ with the caption: “Aisha... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Living it up! MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage lounge together in Mauritius

by Oge Okonkwo MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy is currently in Mauritius for the Africa Leadership Conference and Tiwa Savage reportedly flew in for a performance. [READ: Now this is how to travel! MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy looks like an Arab prince en route to Mauritius Island (SNAPSHOT)] Don Jazzy posted a photo of himself and... Read More

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October 4, 2013

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: How miscreants battled over money stolen from dead victims

by ‘Jola Sotubo While some bereaved families and a host of Nigerians were counting their losses as a result of yesterday’s plane crash, some hoodlums were counting their gains. In the guise of joining in rescue efforts, a number of people recruited to help clear the accident scene instead resorted to picking the pockets of... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Health workers strike: FG in closed door meeting with aggrieved doctors

by Tutu Akinlabi A glimmer of hope shone into the abysmal situation of the nation’s health workers strike yesterday as the representatives of the Federal Government met with those of the striking doctors. The strike embarked upon by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to enforce payment of their salary arrears, amongst... Read More

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October 4, 2013

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: Jonathan mourns, orders investigation into crash

President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled with the families of those who died in the Thursday morning plane crash in Lagos. The President also ordered for full investigation of the crash by the relevant agencies. An Akure-bound Associated Airline aircraft carrying the family and relatives as well the corpse of former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun... Read More

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October 4, 2013

“We are shattered by the news”: ‘New PDP’, Atiku reacts to news of Associated Airlines plane crash

by Adeola Balogun Condolence messages and a myriad of reactions have trailed yesterday’s plane crash which occurred near the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] Elder statesmen, governors and other politicians have expressed their shock and sadness at the event.... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Opinion: Religion, terrorism and the arrogance of truth

by Emmanuel James Ibe-Anyanwu Bombs are evangelical loudspeakers that kill. For the Islamist terrorist, the ideology is simple: all men must convert to the ‘truth’; nations must implement the ‘true’ laws of God, the Sharia, or be sorry for themselves. Yesterday, my teenage cousins were arguing to establish who qualifies as world’s most powerful man.... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Insecurity: Niger soldier killed, 3 others wounded as suspected insurgents invade Borno

“Armed bandits” have killed a Niger soldier and seriously wounded three others in Nigeria’s volatile north-east, a high-ranking Niger security official told AFP Thursday, in new violence to hit an area considered as the homebase of Islamist sect Boko Haram. “A soldier from Niger was killed yesterday (Wednesday) around 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) and... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Agagu’s burial to hold today despite plane crash

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite the crash involving the aircraft conveying his remains to Akure, Ondo State, the burial of former Governor of the state, Olusegun Agagu will reportedly still hold today. According to reports, the casket containing the late governor’s body came out of the plane’s debris without a scratch. The family has thus decided... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Opinion: ASUU strike – UNILORIN and RSUST need to answer these questions

by Solanke Abiola Another issue that calls for concern is the situation at the University of Ilorin. UNILORIN has over the years also failed to join National strike action by ASUU. It is saddening to note that UNILORIN (a federal University) which is set to benefit from the one hundred billion largesse of the FG... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Akin Osuntokun: How fares the Northern hegemony

by Akin Osuntokun As the virulence of the Abacha dictatorship unfolded, it became clear that Northern military-regional hegemony had run its course and had given way to heedless and malevolent personal dictatorship. Abiola was persecuted unto death but so was Shehu Yaradua; Obasanjo was publicly disrobed but Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki had also been peremptorily deposed... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Reno Omokri: The real problem with Nigeria

by Reno Omokri That, my people, is the problem with Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership he offers to Nigeria is not our problem. As a matter of fact it is part of our solutions. Why do I say this? Because this is a man who has seen that even though we have made... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Plane crash: FG, Lagos emergency agencies row over custody of Agagu’s corpse

by ‘Jola Sotubo After the crash of the Associated Airlines plane carrying 20 passengers and the late Olusegun Agagu’s body, there was a frenzy as rescue efforts reportedly commenced immediately. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] This frenzy reportedly led to a scuffle of sorts at the crash site... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Duro Onabule: Trap setting in the struggle for power

by Duro Onabule By the way, Jonathan, in denying any agreement to serve for only one term, dared his opponents to produce any evidence as proof. On that score, those who must be most embarrassed are the Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, and Katsina State Governor, Shema. President Goodluck Jonathan’s media chat was more... Read More

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October 4, 2013

“Which Gbenga…?!”: How Obasanjo reacted to FALSE news of his son’s death in plane crash

by ‘Jola Sotubo Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was temporarily thrown into confusion yesterday due to a rumour being spread that his son, Gbenga, had died in yesterday’s ill-fated Associated Airlines plane. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] The false news reportedly filtered quickly around Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, where... Read More

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