by Cheta Nwanze While it behoves me to point out that all the sources of this information appear to be Nigerian, I’d rather focus on the huge lesson we ought to take from this development as a country. Do not put square pegs in round holes. For those of you who may not have known,...
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by Shola Okubote Whether you are someone not so familiar with blogging and have been wondering what all the excitement is about, or you are a blogger with no motivation to continue blogging. Here are seven things that should still make you consider blogging. To Share Expertise: From giving birth to planning funerals and all...
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by Godwin Akanfe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has denied endorsing Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana, Musliu Obanikoro, as its governorship candidate for the 2015 General Elections. Taofik Gani, spokesman for the Lagos PDP said this in Lagos on Sunday. He said that the news of the endorsement of Obanikoro was “false and...
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by Isi Esene Just in time for the New Year, the producers of Rubbin’ Minds, the influential TV talk-show for young Nigerians have announced major upgrades. “It’s been five spectacular years, and we’re excited to take this to a whole new level in 2013,” says Adebola Williams, who is executive producer of the show. The...
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The police in Lagos State have arrested a 27-year-old housemaid, Mariam Acheme, and four others for allegedly robbing the housemaid’s boss. According to police authorities, the housemaid, invited her boyfriend, Dansu Akokran, and another person at large to rob her boss and also stage her own kidnap. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state...
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A young man has lost his life, which is sad to hear, but it is made worse by hearing that the killing was over a pair of sneakers. Those who have both children and money may need to reconsider whether their money will be spent on shoes which some have called overpriced or if they...
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by Isi Esene In a competitive voting process which lasted for weeks, readers were given an opportunity to choose their YNaija Person of the Year 2012 from a list of nominees carefully selected by our panel of Editors. Competing with a wide-range of achievers like himself, D’banj, popularly known as the Kokomaster, was chosen as...
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by Rick Rowden Rich countries figured out long ago, that if economies are not moving out of dead-end activities that only provide diminishing returns over time (primary agriculture and extractive activities such as mining, logging, and fisheries), and into activities that provide increasing returns over time (manufacturing and services), then you can’t really say they...
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by Isi Esene Bridgewater Academy, a premier skills acquisition centre today announced its official approval by IATA as an ATC (Approved Training Centre). The academy which specializes in offering aviation and travel training solutions to individuals desiring a career in the airline industry, offers courses in Airfares & Ticketing, Cabin Crew Ab-Initio Training, Aviation Operations...
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Maya Penn In a recent blog post, 12-year-old business owner Maya Penn penned advice to budding entrepreneurs on how to run a start-up. Penn is the owner of Maya’s Ideas, a virtual store that sells 100% eco-friendly, environmentally sustainable, fashionable accessories and clothing. She started...
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The economic crisis in Europe doesn’t seem to be coming to an end any time soon. Global leaders are taking note of the mistakes, and also noticing that there are emerging opportunities that come from working together in a unified fashion. The South African Minister in the Presidency in charge of the National Planning Commission Trevor...
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by Akan Ido Switzerland is battling hard to shake-off the image of the go-to country hiding looted funds. Several dictators, including Nigeria’s former president, Sani Abacha laundered public funds into Swiss vaults during their tenure in government. In this Punch Newspapers interview, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Hans Rudolf Hodel, talked about the ongoing trial...
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by Ayo Obe In 2011, around the April elections, famed civil rights activist Ayo Obe wrote an article in NEXT newspaper questioning the value of growing youth activism vis a vis a sense of entitlement. In response, the editor-in-chief of Y!/YNaija, Chude Jideonwo wrote a rejoinder. Many months after, she’s now impressed! Nigerians may be...
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A British teenager who shot herself in the head during a visit to stay with family in Texas is said to have been devastated after recently splitting up with her boyfriend. Nisha Jane Webley, 19, was said to be distraught after the break-up just over two weeks ago when she shot herself with a Glock...
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Two days ago, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And Dame Helen Mirren continued to collect accolades and admiration on Saturday night, when she donned a crimson Escada gown to accept the International Star Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Lady in red: Dame Helen Mirren slipped into a...
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It takes a certain kind of man to spend an entire holiday surrounded by ex-girlfriends. But Simon Cowell didn’t seem to mind as former fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy stayed close to him during their St Barts holiday, proving that she was top dog. While another of his former girlfriends Sinitta looked on, sussing out her competition,...
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Watch out, the Jacksons have headed to Europe. And on the way La Toya and Prince Micheal Jnr decided to stop in on a German charity dinner. Surrounded by men wearing strange suits La Toya, 56, looked slightly bemused as she clutched onto a rather dapper Prince. Honestly… we are just here for the charity...
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Breast implants, a live python and a £10,000 engagement ring were among the most bizarre things forgotten by hotel guests last year, according to a budget hotel chain. The breast implants were found by staff at a Newcastle Travelodge Photo: ALAMY Travelodge, which has more than 500 properties in Britain, claims each of the unusual...
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Grammy Award winning reggae artist, Sean Paul is being sued for $80 million , by his ex lover. The woman claims that Sean Paul had her deported from Jamaica, back in June 2010. Documents filed in the Manhattan Supreme Court include a 120 page tell all, that talks about “The Truth About Sean Paul’s Cocaine...
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Proving that time doesn’t change a person’s flamboyant nature, Elton John chose electric blue for his wardrobe when shopping in Beverly Hills with husband David Furnish no Saturday afternoon. Wearing vibrant glasses with tinted lenses, Elton, 65, paired the specs with a navy suit, blue T-shirt and metallic lace up shoes. Therefore it was no...
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In a recent interview with Huck Magazine, hip-hop artist Nas discussed his greatest fear, living life without regrets, and black male imprisonment. Read the full interview here:. On Living Life Without Regrets: No, I don’t have any regrets. The way we live is no regrets. Everything is a learning experience and your mistakes, when...
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Mamie Rearden is described as a loving, God-fearing, southern belle from South Carolina who never spoke ill of anyone. Contrary to her golden spirit, she had the heart of a lion. She was married to her husband for 59 years until his death in 1979, and she raised 11 children. She was recognized by Guinness...
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The violence in hip-hop is like a disease that refuses to ever be put to rest. Artists want to keep it alive, especially since record labels are spending big money to promote it. But do they care anything about all the black men who keep getting killed over nonsense? They don’t, and that’s why situations...
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Kim Kardashian has been made a substantial offer to document the remaining months of her pregnancy on a specialist pregnancy website. David Dginguerian, an Armenian filmmaker, wants to launch a membership-only website called MyPregnancy.com. And he’s got his sights set on Kim, 32, who is of Armenian descent, to be its gestating poster girl. Not...
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A California teenager unhappy with her parents’ Internet access rules is accused of drugging milkshakes for her parents in order to put them to sleep, according to police. The parents, who have not been identified, do not allow their daughter to access any wireless Internet at home after 10 p.m. every night. “The daughter didn’t...
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Are you tired of sneezing and having an itchy nose and throat inside of your home? There may be hidden allergy inducers throughout your home that are triggering you to react. Below are a list of “allergy hotspots” that may be causing you to acquire an allergic reaction to something inside your home: Potted Plants...
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by Rachel Ogbu Fatoke Abiodun, a guitarist who worked with King Sunny Ade for 30 years was arrested on January 1, 2013 for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.575kg of cocaine to Italy. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) found the drug in the false bottom of his luggage during the outward screening of passengers...
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by Funso Ajewole 13 people are feared dead after a petrol tanker rammed into a commercial bus at Odo Oba in Ogbomoso, the Osun state capital earlier today. Although details of the crash are still hazy, the tanker and bus are reported to have caught fire immediately. It was not clear where they were heading...
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What: Nneka Lagos Tour. Where: Ayo Bankole Art Centre Surulere, Lagos. When: December 31, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Isi Esene Ibadan, the Oyo State capital stood still yesterday to witness the burial of actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died late December 31 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan from complications arising from a miscarriage. We bring you photos of her final journey to her resting place. [READ: How Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe died...
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