Insecurity: UK (again) cautions its citizens against travelling to Nigeria

Chidi Okoye The British Foreign Office has updated its advice to Nigeria, Niger and the Ivory Coast following French military operations in Mali. On its website, the FCO advised vigilance, saying there is a possibility of retaliatory attacks targeting Western interests in the region. On Sunday, French warplanes bombed the town of Gao in eastern... Read More

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January 14, 2013

13 essential tips to spice up your sex life

by Ethan Wilson So, you got the chance to meet singles on that singles dating website and you found someone special. Now what? After some months, you find that the charm of your relationship has started to fade and you find it difficult to remember when you last spent time together. What should you do to... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Artiste, Maxwell scheduled to be in Lagos for Valentine’s concert

by Akan Ido Ladies, it seems this year’s Valentine’s Day might turn out to be a wonderful one as ‘sinfully’ handsome artiste, Maxwell is billed to be in the country for a concert. Maxwell, 39, disclosed this much when he posted about the upcoming event on his twitter page. He tweeted, “Hello Nigeria 2 days... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Pat Utomi: Between corruption and impunity

by Pat Utomi What continues to bother me is whether the elite in Nigeria do not really realise the devastating consequence of corruption for all, because of the temporary advantage it confers on them when in the so-called lucrative positions? It appears the jury is still out on the trouble with Nigeria. Years ago, Prof.... Read More

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January 14, 2013

This is business: Janet Jackson to receive $500 million if marriage to billionaire fiance ends in divorce (PHOTO)

It appears as though Janet Jackson’s fiancé is taking the risky “all or nothing” approach to love. After meeting his “dream woman” in summer 2010, billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana has decided to make her his wife. The couple is currently engaged, and were initially slated to wed on New Year’s Eve; however, pre-nup terms... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Sacred vows: Kobe Byrant’s wife, Vanessa, officially forgives him for cheating on her AGAIN

On Friday, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant released a joint statement or “textogram” saying they have reconciled and are looking forward to spending their future together. The textogram reads: “We are pleased to announce that we have reconciled. Our divorce action will be dismissed. We are looking forward to our future together. Kobe & Vanessa.” The message was... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Another murky oil deal

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Given its strategic importance, it is rather curious that NNPC and the ministry, which held on tenaciously to the terms of the JOA when Conoil wanted to acquire OML 30, approved the sale of the same block to Heritage Oil owned by a Briton with a questionable past. Shell Nigeria is... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Ladies, getting in between your man and his friends affects erectile function

Oftentimes you’ll hear men say they desire a female companion who will get along with all of their friends so that she won’t give him a hard time about hanging out with them. According to research, having a female companion become buddies with her male companion’s friends can cause serious sexual issues (e.g. erectile dysfunction... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Severe case of flu baffling doctors in the US, 18 children already dead

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that this year’s flu season is the worst for years, and that the situation could decline further still. Two strains of the flu have continued to pass across the United States with at least 29 states reporting an increased level of flu activity over the past week.... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Opinion: Not being the worst you can be does not make you positive

by Dr. Boyce Watkins The point is to say that we should stop celebrating black men who simply choose not to be the worst that they can be. Instead, we should encourage our men to be the best that they can be. I recently took a visit to Power 105.1 in New York City, preparing... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Just evil: Man sentenced to jail for 35 years for killing baby with washing acid (PICTURED)

One look at your local news and it becomes frighteningly clear why doomsdayers believe we’re nearing what some refer to as the End Times. A Philadelphia man recently pleaded guilty to killing a baby by rubbing its body with Drano. NBC News reports: On February 2, 2010, police arrived at the 4500 block of North... Read More

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January 14, 2013

“The devil made me do it”: Man who burned 73-year-old grandma in horrible elevator attack gets 50 years in jail (PICTURED)

Deloris Gillespie’s killer, Jerome Isaac, was sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in prison, on January 11, 2013. This is for burning the 73-year-old woman to death, in Brooklyn, on December 17, 2011. A security camera was able to capture the whole incident readily identifying the suspect, Jerome Isaac. The camera revealed that Jerome... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Is this right? 5-year-old boy sent away from school for having long hair (PICTURED)

The school, Roberts Road Elementary, in Hockley had turned away a 5-year-old boy for sporting a long hair during enrollment, as reported by local news, Thursday, January 10. The boy’s mother, Ursula Martin, said that her son’s hair was not a problem in the previous school that he came from. The family had just moved... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Sandy Hook mass killer to be researched for the ‘evil gene’, some say he worshipped the devil

Is it possible that there is a gene or mutation that can make people evil? Some are wondering what kind of evil, rather than mental illness, might have led Adam Lanza to kill all those little children. But the question is whether or not there is always a difference between evil and mental illness. Can’t... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Just In: Bayelsa speaker’s mum abducted

by Tari Tamuno The mother of Kombowei Benson, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, was abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Monday. The woman was reportedly kidnapped from her home town, Korokorosei, in the Southern Ijaw council area of the state was raided by the armed men. More to follow…

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January 14, 2013

Torera Adesina: Behind the smile (30 Days, 30 Voices)

He smiles to draw attention away from his shabby clothes Away from the sorrow you can see in his eyes She lights up the world with her smile Makes sure it’s felt from a thousand miles He’s always happy, always cheerful When someone’s like that, best be fearful Her smiles don’t mean she... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Big boy: AY, the comedian doles out car gift to another Open Mic winner (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido AY, the comedian is on a roll at the moment buying an Honda Accord car for one of his Open Mic winners, Ajebo. AY had reportedly bought a Toyota Camry for another Open Mic winner, Pencil just a few weeks ago. Ajebo won the competition in 2009. We say congratulations to the... Read More

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January 14, 2013

This is important – We are underestimating the problem, and overstating our capacity (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo Government is the most important force for change in any society so ultimately to make any sustainable change, you have to have people in this imperfect, impossible governance structure. There is a truth young Nigerians need to know – and it is that if many of us find the privilege to step... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Bad marriages – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze What I find interesting is that the current leader of the”geographical expression” has now deemed it fit to let us know that though the marriage is bad, it takes a whole new level of madness to get a divorce after being married for 100 years. For those of you who may not know, the... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Congratulations! See the first 2 winners of the YNaija Xmas Rewards contest – powered by WatchLocker

by Isi Esene YNaija, your favourite Internet newspaper in partnership with WatchLocker, is out with the result of its giveaway contest, the YNaija Xmas Rewards. The series, which started in December was set to give Ynaija readers an opportunity to win quality gifts courtesy of WatchLocker, which never fails to deliver quality time just for... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Farewell ‘Supi’: An old boy of Gov’t College pays tribute to legendary principal, T. N. Onwumere

by Kelechi Udensi Indeed, if T.N. Onwumere were a politician, an actor, or a wealthy businessman, they would sing his praises all night long. But he was a ‘mere’ principal; a teacher whose proverbial reward is in heaven. Talking about a certain Government College Umuahia always represents a thing of immense pride. The history, the... Read More

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January 14, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Surprise! Bill Clinton appears at the Golden Globes

by Akan Ido Ever the quintessential showman, former president of the United States, Bill Clinton surprised everyone by appearing on stage at the 70th Annual Golden Globes Awards to present a clip for ‘Lincoln,’ the biographical film nominated for best motion picture – drama. Receiving a 30-second standing ovation, the president walked in to deliver... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Bode George’s appointment: “Almost everyone in the party are ex-convicts” – Dino Melaye, others chide PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has come under criticisms for appointing an ex-convict, Chief Bode George, into a panel to reorganise its Board of Trustees. A Lagos High Court convicted George in 2009 for fraud after he served as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority. He spent two years in prison. Legal practitioners... Read More

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January 14, 2013

U-turn? Covenant University reconsiders expelled students

by Isi Esene Due to pressure mounted on the authorities of the Covenant University Ota, Ogun State, reports say the institution has decided to commute the expulsion of about 126 students to suspension instead. The students were reportedly expelled from the school for failing to attend the ‘departure service’ meant to sign off from the... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Patience Jonathan billed for Europe on medical tourism (Report)

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan will, in the next few days, be out of the country to visit hospitals in Europe. Sources say the first lady is officially scheduled to visit Spain but there are speculations that she will also be in Germany for medical treatment... Read More

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January 14, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan considers dumping Tukur

by Isi Esene There are indications that president Goodluck Jonathan may have decided to accede to the demands of Peoples Democratic Party governors by withdrawing support from the apparently out-of-favour party chairman, Bamanga Tukur. Sources say Jonathan’s strategists have made it clear to him that it would not be in his political interest to openly... Read More

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January 14, 2013

“The Church has failed the nation” – Tunde Bakare

Convener, Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has accused some church leaders in the country of aiding and abetting corruption. The Serving Overseer of The Latter Rain Assembly also said some churches not only encourage and harbour corrupt individuals, but also receive ill-gotten money from them. He said this while delivering a speech in preparation... Read More

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January 13, 2013

We approve! 23-year-old tap dancing beauty becomes Miss America (PHOTOS including amazing bikini strut)

A 23-year-old woman from Brooklyn, New York, has won the title of Miss America – beating out 13,000 other contestants including the pageant’s first autistic contestant and a woman with Tourettes. Mallory Hagan won the beauty pageant on Saturday night after tap dancing to James Brown’s ‘Get Up Off of That Thing’ in Las Vegas... Read More

January 13, 2013

Forgot something, girl? Rihanna flashes her bra and underwear in all black ensemble – See (sexy) Photos

Last year she fronted the Armani lingerie brand in a series of sexy black-and-white adverts. And Rihanna proved her ongoing loyalty to the Italian brand as she flashed her Emporio Armani underwear while suited up at Premiere Supper Club in Hollywood Friday night. The Diamonds hitmaker, who turns 25 next month, also flaunted her rock-hard... Read More

January 13, 2013

He’s loaded: Jay-Z buys Blue Ivy a $80,000 diamond encrusted Barbie doll as birthday present (LOOK)

When you’re King and Queen of the ‘hip hop cracy’, all the luxuries in the world are on tap for any whim. So its no surprise that Beyoncé, 31, and her husband Jay-Z, 43, went to town to mark their little Princess’s first year in the world. America’s golden couple are reported to have splashed... Read More

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