February 28, 2013

Michael Orodare: Why Gov. Mimiko’s second coming will be better than the first (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare …just as his first term has been awarded with a distinction, he will surely surpass the first term achievements and score another Grade A performance in his second term. It first seems like an impossible mission when he assembled his kinsmen in 2006 to declare to them that he was going to... Read More

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February 28, 2013

SEE Tiwa Savage, Darey, Eku Edewor, others at the 2012 UBA CEO Award (PHOTOS)

What: UBA CEO Award. Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: February 8, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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February 28, 2013

6 things everyone should know before getting engaged

by Jacqueline Brechner However, just because extravagant proposals have received a lot of attention (and even become cultural staples), that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right choice for you and your loved one. Ask a million people about their engagement stories and you’ll get two million answers. From pure, unbridled joy (“We’re getting engaaaaaaged!!!!”) to flat-out... Read More

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February 28, 2013

The wedding snapshot everybody should have

You already know: your cake will disappear in less than an hour, your flowers will wilt before the ceremony ends, and that uncomfortable tux will go back to the rental place in the morning. But those photos… they’re gonna be there forever. In what has become a quarterly ritual, I submitted a selection of wedding... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Illegal abortion in Nigeria: The cringing reality

by Rachel Ogbu Abortion in Nigeria is illegal on more grounds than it is legal yet the number of women who perform the procedure every year is significant. More shocking are the numbers who die from having an abortion. Unless the life of the woman will be at risk if she went on to... Read More

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February 28, 2013

For the Records: Full details of the Nigerian abortion law

by Rachel Ogbu Many people hold very strong opinions and believe that abortion no matter what is wrong. Others hold that abortion is right in some certain circumstances like if the mother faces life threatening issues and could die. Then there are the pro-choice group that hold abortion is morally acceptable. This week on YNaija,... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Will the next Pope be an African?

Paddy Power, Ireland’s leading bookmaker, says that the next pope is very likely to be African. They have come up with a list of who they believe might be the next pope. They call the list “papabile.” Pope Benedict, who announced his resignation this week after a long period of illness, has started using a... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan vs Amaechi: In whose interest?

by Senator Magnus Abe The basis for the persecution of Amaechi as an enemy of President Jonathan is that he allegedly wants to be Vice President. I am sure that anybody who knows the history of Nigeria, understands that those who want to be Vice President do not behave like Governor Amaechi. Let me start... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Scanalised police chief organises flash dance mob against domestic violence [WATCH]

The San Francisco Sheriffs Department held a series of dance flash mobs at the city’s jails on Thursday as part of an international campaign to raise awareness of violence against women. Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, who spent much of last year enveloped in a personal domestic violence scandal that nearly cost him his political career, reached out to... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Okechukwu Ofili: It’s a national crisis when a nation can’t spell nationality?

Ignoring the fact that the print quality on the immigration paper was not the greatest…I could not but help to notice that the word “NATIONALITY” had been misspelled “NATIONALLY.” That was August of 2012..fast forward to January of 2013 and I am handed the same form with the words “NATIONALITY” misspelled again and in the... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Nigeria’s e-commerce rise and the legitimate business opportunities it brings

by Tito Philips, Jnr. With this growing trend comes a huge business opportunity that only a handful of Nigerians are taking advantage of. Just think about it again; over 60 million Nigerians are online and counting. These are people with problems, needs, wants, aspirations and most importantly buying power Nigeria is experiencing her own... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Opinion: The evolution of our democracy – A few thoughts

by Tunde Leye The PDP’s early dominance, the fragmented and often individualistic opposition, the patronage system in politics, the more formidable opposition that is emerging and the events that will unfold as this plays out are part of this evolution. It is often a tempting fantasy to assume that our experiences as a nation are... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Horrific: 18-year-old West African about to be deported sets himself on fire at Rome airport

by Rachel Ogbu An 18-year-old man from the Ivory Coast caused an emergency evacuation at the Fuimicino Airport in Rome after he set himself on fire in a police customs office. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition even a policeman trying to help him was burned on his arm. According to reports, while... Read More

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February 28, 2013

What to REALLY expect when you’re expecting

by Rachel Hollis But now you’re a mom. It doesn’t matter if it’s Saturday or Christmas or your sister’s wedding, you’ve got to take care of baby first. Let’s go ahead and get the preliminaries out of the way. I love my kids. They are the greatest thing I’ve ever done with my life and... Read More

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February 28, 2013

#Grammys2013: 6 performances we loved and 5 we didn’t quite care for

by Wilfred Okiche The 55th Grammy awards were held last night at the Staples centre in Los Angeles. Top honors were shared among acts as varied as Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jay-Z and fun. But the Grammys are as much- maybe more- about the performances as they are about the winners. This year... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Woman runs off on the beach ‘taking photos’ in her dressing gown, sparking massive ‘missing person’ search

Picturesque: The missing woman was in her dressing gown taking snaps Visit Cumbria A woman sparked a three-hour air, ground and sea search today after she spotted a beautiful sunrise and ran to a beach to photograph it. The woman ran out wearing her nightie and dressing gown and clutching a camera after she got... Read More

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February 28, 2013

The ‘dark side’ of leadership: The impact of a bad boss can go viral though the office

by Alice G. Walton If your boss has it in for you, there’s a good chance that your colleagues are feeling it, too – and reacting to the negative energy in turn. If your boss has it in for you, there’s a good chance that your colleagues are feeling it, too – and reacting to... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Hilarious: Interview from hell – A video by Jide & Bayo Rotilu (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe ‘Diary of a Frustrated Interview’ is a short form ‘experimental’ skit that follows a frustrated interviewee and a highly annoying interviewer. Written and produced by MTV Africa Music Award Winner Jide Rotilu and his brother Bayo Rotilu founder of Twelve05Photography, ‘Diary of a Frustrated Interview’ is one of the experimental skits and comedy sketches by Jide... Read More

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February 28, 2013

My life is a gift, “always and forever”: Pope Benedict XVI’s last general audience at the Vatican (PHOTOS, VIDEO, FULL TEXT)

Before resigning from papal office on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. CET (7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. EST) Pope Benedict XVI held the last general audience of his papacy at St. Peter’s Square on Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. CET. A Vatican Radio translation of his remarks is below: Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood!... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Just hype? Azonto by Wizkid (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Here’s the new video of Wizkid’s hit single; “Azonto.” It’s directed by Mr. Moe Musa and so far the reviews are mixed. This was one of the most anticipated videos from a local artiste but the hype might have over taken the actual production. Watch and tell us what you think. Azonto:

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February 28, 2013

“Playing Safe”: Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh, Sexy Steel star in new Elvis Chucks film (WATCH TRAILER)

by Chi Ibe Elvis Chucks has unveiled the trailer of his new movie ‘Playing Safe’ coming to cinemas soon. The movie stars Nollywood actresses Ini Edo and Tonto Dikeh, artiste; Sexy Steel, Ghanaian actress Matha Ankomah, IK Ogbonna and Chris Okagbue. The movie which was filmed in Lagos, Dubai and Ghana tells the story of young girls trying to live on... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Flavour releases video for Chinny Baby (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Here’s the new video for Flavour’s single; “Chinny Baby.” Courtesy Trademark Pictures, ‘Chinny Baby’ video has commendable visual effects, the sound is a fusion of contemporary HighLife and Afro Pop. Off his “Blessed” album, watch Flavour‘s new video here:

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February 28, 2013

“Bellesabel”: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk launches fashion line (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk is definitely just not a pretty face, she’s got a business and creative side too. Here’s her new fashion brand called Bellesabel. It was launched yesterday, February 27 in Abuja and the brand also produces dresses for beauty pageant, dinner, wedding and red carpet events including shoes... Read More

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February 28, 2013

SEE Iyanya, Susan Peters, Desmond Elliot, Zack Orji, Uti, Don Jazzy, more in Yomi Casual (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Designer Niyi Makun has unveiled his 2013 collection for his label Yomi Casual. The new line features A-List celebs including Ebube Nwagbo, Desmond Elliot, Chinedu Ikedieze, Susan Peters, Uti Nwachukwu, Iyanya, Zack Orji, Okey Bakassi, Don Jazzy, Efe Tommy, Jimmy Jatt and Elenu. The award-winning designer is comedian AY’s younger brother who... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Cat fight II: APC is “being run like a cult” – PDP, PDP is “an empire of lies” – CPC

by Rachel Ogbu The Peoples Democratic Party has faulted leaders of the yet-to-be-registered All Progressives Congress that it was “being run like a cult.” In Abuja, National Chairman of the PDP, Bamangar Tukur on Wednesday said: “Most of the people in APC now are original members of the PDP and I can assure you that we... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Facing the dragon: New National Road Safety Strategy to reduce accidents is on the way – FG

by Rachel Ogbu To end the bloodbath on the nation’s road, the Federal Government has begun the process of planning a new national road safety strategy for the country which would run from 2013 to 2016. According to reports, this is in agreement with the United Nation’s declaration of 2011 to 2020 a decade of... Read More

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February 28, 2013

“It’s a deathtrap”: Youths protest over Eket-Ibeno Road, as 6 children die in accident (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe The death of six pupils in a road accident on Eket-Ibeno road, Akwa Ibom State caused people to go into the streets on Wednesday staging an anger protest against the government for not fixing the roads. It was claimed that the school driver lost control of the vehicle as he tried in vain to dodge... Read More

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February 28, 2013

“Unprofessional and disgrace”- Lagos school principal allegedly flogs student for wearing a hijab

by Rachel Ogbu Principal of Kadara Junior Grammar School, Ebute Meta, Lagos has received more roasting from some members of the public after news that she had flogged a 16-year-old student because she wore hijab, a head scarf worn by female Muslims, on the school premises. The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit,... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Nuhu Ribadu: The Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala I know

by Nuhu Ribadu Ngo is an extremely loyal and trusted friend. She stood by me through thick and thin, in spite of high-level pressures to disown some of us. Ngo does not betray her friends. I am sceptical about awards in our country. From the national honours given by the federal government, to the honorary... Read More

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