A tiger killed its trainer during a circus performance in northern Mexico, it emerged today. Footage posted on YouTube purportedly shows the trainer, American Alexander Crispin circling two tigers during his act for Circo Suarez in Sonora state. One of the animals then lunges towards the 35-year-old and pulls him to the ground. Scroll down... Read More
As brand Beckham gets ready to make its assault on Paris, France, David is back doing what he does best off the pitch. The former England captain has released some new images of himself in some tight underwear from his body wear range with H&M. Box it like Beckham: David shared a couple of pictures... Read More
by Isi Esene Nicole Chikwe, wife of rapper, Naeto C was recently seen at Gozie Ekeh and Tolu Ijogun’s wedding at Eko Hotels and Suites last Saturday with a heavy baby bump. Sources say Nicole is already 7 months pregnant. Congratulations to them both.
by Sherri Eisenberg Once you’ve survived the wedding planning stress, the last thing you want is more worry over spending too much on your honeymoon. Once you’ve survived the wedding planning stress, the last thing you want is more worry over spending too much on your honeymoon. We’ve compiled 20 tips on how to... Read More
from Real Buzz If your boyfriend has a boys’ night in with his mates once as week, don’t expect this to change now that he’s with you. As if meeting his parents wasn’t daunting enough, going before a panel of his friends can be downright frightening. His pals are probably a huge part of his... Read More
by Chi Ibe Leo Stan Ekeh is the chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited. His mansion is on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi. His first daughter, Gozie Ekeh recently married her Ondo state beau, Tolu Ijogun on February 2 at Eko Hotel, Lagos. What’s more to say? The view is just something. ... Read More
by Phil Vinter While the infidelities of famous love rat footballers fill the tabloid pages women are actually cheating more on their partners, but they are not getting found out. While the infidelities of famous love rat footballers fill the tabloid pages women are actually cheating more on their partners, but they are not getting... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Fuji star, Kwam1 was spotted spending some down time relaxing with family in a pool. It’s a holiday well needed after defending himself late last year when news broke that he secretly wedded socialite, Titi Masha, who happens to be his former wife, Salewa’s niece. The couple is allegedly expecting their first child together. It’s... Read More
by Debo Adejugbe “Leadership success is having a dream then work, work, work.” – Bill Newman Recently, a friend asked me if I am sympathetic towards any political party. He wanted me to write in support of such a political party and help others choose a path come 2015. I had to think long and... Read More
by Isi Esene Getting a consensus on Nigeria’s non-performing governors must be the hardest task to undertake. YNaija went in search of that elusive answer when it ran its weekly twitter question and answer session with the poser: ‘Who is the worst Nigerian governor, in your opinion – and why?’ Let’s take a run through... Read More
by Oma Nnabuihe How many past relationships has this person had and why did they end? When listening to his/her explanation, remember there are always two sides to every story. Love is beautiful and getting married is like a dream come through for many young people but recent studies have shown that over 30 percent of marriages would end in... Read More
by Akin Ogungbe Why should ordinary registration of a foreign student for the NYSC scheme be made so expensive and cumbersome? Why should all foreign students go to Abuja just to register for the NYSC? Are there no state offices of the NYSC where this can be done? The excitement and joy of a... Read More
by J.J Colao Customers, you may be surprised to find, don’t give a damn about your degree—and the market will fire you faster than any ungrateful boss. Let’s get this straight: If you want to work at Goldman Sachs, McKinsey or General Electric, an MBA is a handy scrap of paper. But if you’d prefer to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It would be stating the obvious to say that Iyanya’s back is covered in tattoos. Now we know what the singer gets up to in his spare time asides lifting weights. He had twitted a picture when he got one arm covered in tattoo also and it seems to be his guilty... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The launch for a new entertainment show with host celebrity photographer, Yomi Black and media personality, Toke Makinwa kicked off successfully. VHS, a new video review show/variety showcase will deliver entertainment skits, dramatic interviews, and critical reviews of the top new video releases. Recently a promo video for Episode 1 featuring eLDee was released,... Read More
from Real Buzz The simplest words seem to pack the most punch when it comes to romance. When the right words don’t come to you, having a sneaky peak at someone else’s can be extremely helpful. So whether you need some romantic words to impress on a date, on a birthday, at a wedding, or... Read More
A shocking video emerged today of a woman going on a rant to patients in a hospital waiting room. The two-minute clip, filmed on Saturday night at Ipswich Hospital in Suffolk, saw the woman shout abuse at students Gina Thompson, 23, of Nigeria, and her 21-year-old Spanish friend. The woman asked them ‘where do you... Read More
by Chimeka Garricks For years, Big Oil has alleged that the bulk of spills are caused by sabotage (for example, according to a Reuters article, Shell admits that 198 spills occurred last year, of which 37 were caused by operational failure and 161 by sabotage). But, perhaps because of our default-mode distrust of corporations,... Read More
The State Security Service has arrested a 35-year-old man, Dennison Onwuka, for attempted fraud and being in possession of $1.5m in fake currency. The suspect was also accused of superimposing his photograph on that of some dignitaries to portray himself as a member of the inner caucus of President Goodluck Jonathan as well as a... Read More
Bobbi Kristina Brown has a major problem with her grandmother, Cissy Houston, writing a tell-all book about her mother. Bobbi Kristina announced plans to boycott Cissy’s book, “Remembering Whitney,” on Twitter on Thursday, the same day the book hits shelves across the nation, notes TMZ. The only daughter of the late Whitney Houston said she finds... Read More
Details emerged on Monday how ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo’s loyalists facilitated his fence-mending visit to the Aso Rock Villa on Sunday. At the core of the arrangement that led to the visit and closed-door talk between Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan were business mogul, Aliko Dangote; oil marketer, Femi Otedola; court-sacked National Secretary of the Peoples... Read More
I could play the background I could play the background Cause I know sometimes I get in the way So won’t you take the lead, lead, lead? So won’t you take the lead, lead, lead? And I could play the background, background And you could take the lead – Lecrae (Background) For the last... Read More
by Jenna Goudreau If your boss asks for a proposal first thing in the morning and you respond, “I’ll try to get it finished,” you’re undermining yourself and putting doubts in your boss’s mind. Instead, say, “I’ll have it on your desk by 9 a.m.” “The difference between the almost-right word and the right word... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria RnB hearthrob, Iyanya Mbuk also known as ‘the Kukere master’ is back in the New Year with a new single –’Somebody.’ Iyanya features singer, Tiwa Savage on this new record off Desire, his sophomore album having 18 tracks and one bonus track Kukere Rmx ft. D’Banj. Click here to listen: ‘Somebody’ Somebody
by Chi Ibe In reaction to a media report that the Onitsha market was a place where criminals buy their weapons, the traders on Monday February 4 at a press conference claimed the reports were false and that they had no hand in any shady business. The leader of the Onitsha Main Market Amalgamated Traders’ Union, Chief... Read More
by Chukwuma Soludo Nigeria needs a new template for Diaspora engagement. So far, the response is at best ad-hoc and pedestrian. Strategically, Nigeria can embark on a programme of building a new black race/African consciousness with a motherland mentality and commitment. Nigeria’s huge Diaspora population can be a portent force for national transformation. But... Read More
by Okey Ndibe Call me a sucker for conspiracy theories if you wish, but I suspect that Mr. Obasanjo knew exactly what he was doing when he decided on his successors – and underwrote their “landslide” triumph in an election he notoriously declared a do-or-die affair. Nigeria’s crisis of leadership has grown so malignant... Read More
by Chi Ibe The relationship between Nigerian pop star, Ayo Wizkid Balogun and his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) has either gone up in flames or what is left of it is a ticking time bomb. We reported on February 1 disturbing tweets from Wizkid that suggested trouble on the home front and although the... Read More
by Chi Ibe 27-year-old Karen Igho, 2011 winner of Big Brother Africa’s Amplified Edition, is one of the most controversial but loveable Nigerian celebrity who always has a good story to tell. Recently in an interview, Igho opened up about her lifestyle and the misconceptions that might have followed. She said she was still the same... Read More