by Aleasa M. Word There are enough companies downsizing because they have to, don’t become the person they WANT to get rid of. Many people feel if they show up to work every day and put in a conscious effort to get the work done, their employer should be happy and all is right with the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Emmy award winner, Jeff Koinange is the Chief anchor and reporter for Nduka Obaigbena’s Arise Africa TV station, reports claim. Koinange is a Kenyan journalist and was prior to the announcement, chief reporter at TV station K24. He previously served as the Africa correspondent for CNN and CNN International from 2001 to 2007. Arise... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Henry Okah has received more time to gather witness to testify in the pleading for mitigation of sentence to make sure that justice was done, a South African court says. “I will grant you this request for the last time. I’m granting you three days from February 28, March 1 and March 4, to... Read More
by Raja Vudatala It is rather surprising element of a civilised society, while acts of sexual crime are condemned yet the obsession with the female form goes on unabated. One look at our literature, print media, audio-visual media, entertainment industry will show how strongly are we obsessed with it. Rape is undoubtedly one of the... Read More
When a young undergraduate suddenly commits suicide, neighbours and friends are bound to draw various conclusions. It is a more puzzling tragedy because suicide is not common among youths in Nigeria. Till date, people are wondering why an undergraduate of the University of Lagos identified simply as Seun committed suicide on January 19. His action... Read More
by Chi Ibe Michael Ugochukwu Stephens also known as Ruggedman, was all about love and relationships in a recent interview. “My ideal woman is not too tall, on the slim side, lovely shape, good sense of humour, God-fearing, and with a sense of responsibility.” “What I like most about women is their affectionate and motherly qualities.... Read More
by Akan Ido Pat Utomi, a political economist, has asked the Federal Government to apologise to Oby Ezekwesili, the Senior Economic Adviser, African Economic Policy Development Initiative. He said the FG must as a matter of urgency address the accountability issues surrounding the Excess Crude Account and $67bn (about N10.6trn) in foreign reserves. The Punch... Read More
by Akan Ido Popular Yoruba actress, Liz Anjorin recently granted an interview detailing her experience, relationship with others actresses, career and life in general. Read excerpts from the Punch Newspapers interview below: We learnt you have reconciled with Iyabo Ojo. We have settled. Nobody settled us. But I don’t know what is wrong with some... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Reports confirm on Friday February 1, security forces in helicopter gunships launched an attack which killed 17 militants and destroyed two training camps allegedly owned by extremist sect, Boko Haram in Borno State. Earlier in the week, Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez declared a ceasefire, urging members to halt attacks but violence... Read More
by Chi Ibe Genevieve Nnaji might have had the opportunity to meet and work with some of Hollywood’s finest including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dominic Cooper, Anika Noni Rose and Thandie Newton but new reports claim that her minor role will not make it to the big screen of the adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel “Half of... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Government has intensified its manhunt for Boko Haram sect leaders believed to be hiding in the desert and mountains of northern Mali. On Tuesday in Geneva, President Goodluck Jonathan had told the Nigerian community that 50 per cent of Boko Haram members received training in terror in northern Mali. “If you don’t solve... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos was filled to capacity with knowledge seekers on Saturday, January 26, 2012 as the Central Working Committee of The Future Awards held the National Enterprise Conference (NEC) and launched the TFESS website, a jobs/enterprise application site for youth. Speakers at the event included; Kola... Read More
by Sagay Agbalaya Any such argument about “provoked rape” is like an armed robber saying he attacks rich people because they “flaunt” their wealth by driving big cars. It is like the victim of robbery being blamed for driving his big car at night. Foluke Daramola, the popular Yoruba actress, was 18 when her parent’s... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian singer/songwriter CON.tra.diction just released a piece from her album, #PopRockSoulJara. Titled ‘Hidden Motives,’ it was written by CON.tra.diction while in traffic. She had a crush on her friend’s older brother and called her friend’s home phone, hoping his brother would pick it up. That got her thinking and she wrote the... Read More
She might have one of the best voices in the business, but LeAnn Rimes is rarely seen at the top of any best dressed lists. However that might all be about to change as the singer cleaned out her wardrobe and got a style makeover on a new episode on Celebrity Closet Confidential, which aired... Read More
Another new image shows the uncanny resemblance between the late Steve Jobs and Ashton Kutcher, who is playing him in an upcoming biopic. The latest split-screen picture, which has Kutcher’s face on the left half and Jobs’ on the right, shows the Apple co-founder later in life, with a receding hairline. Kutcher posted it on... Read More
by Isi Esene There are indications that the EME ace musician, Wizkid, may be on his way out of the Record label. Wizkid tweeted some comments of twitter today which a lot of observers believe was to signal his final exit from the label. See Wizzy’s tweets below and make up your minds.
Ronald Munk and Priscilla Celeste If you thought racism was confined to the United States of America, this article will prove you wrong. Brazil has long battled racial disparity. Most recently, an incident at a luxury car dealership has left a Brazilian couple outraged by the racism their adopted black son experienced. As Ronald Munk and... Read More
She’s due to give birth any day now but Amber Rose isn’t letting up on her exercise regime. The 29-year-old model has posted a picture of her performing a pre-natal yoga class to her instagram despite the fact that she’s nine months gone. In the snap, the striking celebrity can be see impressively lifting her... Read More
by Anne Roderique-Jones “My husband travels for work a lot, so I’ll often send along a sexy love note explaining what I can’t wait to do to him when he gets home When the sex begins to dwindle (it will) and the obligations start to pile up (they do), rather than settle, sweetly shock your... Read More
I, of course, believe that access to abortion is a human right that Nigerian women deserve. Forty years ago, in the district of Colombia, the American Supreme Court passed a law that guarantees the right of American women to legal medical abortion. Roe V. Wade made access to sexual reproductive health a right that cannot... Read More
by Casey Gueren Unfriend him, unfollow him, and delete him from your chat list. You don’t want a pop-up reminder of your relationship every time you sign on. According to reports, Taylor Swift has split from her bf Conor Kennedy. Apparently distance played a role and they’re both “fine” about it. But no matter how... Read More
by Kenechi Uzochukwu I wish to apologise to those hurt by my recent articles on rape published on Ynaija website. Even though the articles were against rape I admit that it was insensitive and has hurt many. I am stating categorically that rape is a despicable crime that I am against and will always be... Read More
By Victor Trammell In a world filled with national leaders who stifle their citizens’ rights, abuse their authority, and squander their nation’s money, it is good to be able to see a case contrary to the norm. Joyce Banda (pictured) is the president of the African nation of Malawi. She is only the second woman to become president... Read More
A killer couple was caught on CCTV celebrating the murder of a wealthy property developer with a passionate kiss. Emma Bate, 26, and Parmajit Singh, 33, broke into property developer Richard Sherratt’s apartment in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and battered him before stabbing him to death. They then took his bank cards and cleared the 57-year-old’s account... Read More
Burger King has this week admitted that it has been selling burgers and Whoppers containing horsemeat despite two weeks of denials. The fast food chain, which has more than 500 UK outlets, had earlier given a series of ‘absolute assurances’ that its products were not involved. However, new tests have revealed these guarantees were incorrect... Read More
If there is a snack that is in heavy demand right before the biggest sporting event of the year, it would be chicken wings. Two men are probably on their way to jail after being accused of stealing $65,000 in chicken wings. This theft could have been lucrative for the two, since there is typically... Read More
Condom company Durex has launched a new app and service in Dubai that discreetly delivers condoms within an hour, with the delivery made by someone dressed as, say, a pizza delivery man or tourist who slyly slips you the goods without your date noticing. Evening saved. After downloading the app or via the Durex SOS... Read More
by Myne Whitman Rape is not about sex, but about power and exerting dominance, and that is why more women and children are raped than the other way around. I try not to take most things too seriously, but there are issues that get my blood boiling. One of those topics is rape. Women and... Read More