Presenting The Inaugural Chxta Awards – See winners of the Laurence Anini, Umaru Yar’Adua & other prizes

by Cheta Nwanze Good morning all, and happy holidays to you. I would be lying if I apologised for my absence as I’ve been enjoying village life. However, commitments are commitments, and this one has to be honoured. In a few short hours, 2012 will be done and dusted, and it will be on... Read More

December 31, 2012

Husband becomes woman… after 20 years of marriage

You’ve heard of a mid-life crisis and the crazy things men do when they are going through one. Some may go out and buy a sports car, some pick up new hobbies, but what if your husband decided he wanted to become a woman? That is exactly what happend to writer Christine Benvenuto, whose story... Read More

Sex Change

December 31, 2012

Total Recoil: These are the worst movies of 2012

From ‘Battleship’ to ‘This Means War,’ the year’s biggest cinematic stinkers With all the fawning end-of-the-year kudos currently circulating, it’s easy to forget that a sizable number of actual bad movies came out in 2012. Well, consider this a refresher. From failed blockbuster tentpoles (“Battleship”) to would-be hilarious comedies (“The Watch”) to lame scare-challenged horror flicks... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Holiday spoilers or just for fun? 6 super obscene Christmas decorations (PHOTOS)

by Emerald Pellot Christmas is a time of joy, giving and obscenities. Ho! Ho! Ho! Any time there is a holiday that involves a ton of decorations you can be sure the jokesters will come out of the woodwork to make fun of or ironically joke about the holiday spirit. Check out these super obscene... Read More

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December 31, 2012

7 sure ways to become creative and rise to the TOP in 2013

by Lee Conrad A combination of these seven elements will ensure that you become creative and equipped to really succeed in 2013. Remember, creativity will rule in 2013. If you are an entrepreneur, business person, working on a job or career; creativity and innovation is your ticket to the very top in 2013. Your career... Read More

December 31, 2012

Professor strips naked in class, the Ojukwu tribute, our very own Hauwa Gambo… See the Top 10 YNaija stories of 2012!

by Isi Esene We brought our readers a whole bunch of topical stories in 2012. That’s why it’s quite difficult choosing the our top stories for the year. We can assure you though, that this list represents the choice of many who have keenly followed “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians!” 1). Bianca Ojukwu’s touching... Read More

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December 31, 2012

15 totally random facts that will shock you

#1 It’s All About Water. Since jellyfish are 98% water, they can evaporate into thin air if exposed to the sun. Humans are roughly made up of 60-70% water. #2 A Natural Fear. On average, people tend to fear spiders more than they do death. Some statistics show 50% of women and 10% of men... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Shola Okubote: 7 Things to make you look forward to Mondays

by Shola Okubote Does your heart beat faster with anxiety when your alarm rings on Monday mornings, do you wish the weekend is longer than your work days? Then try these tested secrets to overcoming the awful Monday-Phobia. Let’s see if it can work for you too. Finish up – Don’t push till... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Why Omoyemi Akerele (totally) rocks

*Omoyemi Akerele is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by Tolu Orekoya It came out of nowhere in the March of 2010; a breath of fresh air that swept Nigeria off its feet, and ironically, ensuring that Nigerian and African fashion had firm footing on the Internet. The website’s name was Style... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Barth Nnaji and the tragedy of government in Nigeria

*Nnaji is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by Stanley Azuakola On August 27, Barth Nnaji hit the road. In this season of lists, perhaps we should just put it out there that the question of whether he was fired or resigned as power minister ranks among the top 10 unknowns of 2012.... Read More

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December 31, 2012

YNaija Editorial: Aliko Dangote is YNaija Person of the Year 2012… Let’s tell you why

… there is Aliko Dangote – a man who has created more wealth, expanded more economic spaces, pushed more entrepreneurial envelopes and cumulatively through his inescapable brands, touched more Nigerian lives directly than any one single individual in the country. If there is any one Nigerian who has been decorated extensively in the country and... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Who is the WORST Person of the Year 2012? See Hauwa Gambo’s Top 10 List!

by Hauwa Gambo So of course, I just had to do this. Certain people this year have just been the worst – the absolute worst. After thinking long and hard about this, here I take my pick of some of the the worst 10… 1. Farouk Lawan: It is almost impossible, just impossible, to over-state... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: A Wazobia dinner table

by Femke van Zeijl Maybe it is the STARs that keep coming, or P-Square’s music we all dance to, or my need to believe in a future for this country some people so eagerly predict the disintegration of. But that night I just feel happy to be part of the unity. Needless to say it was... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Lagos deputy governor’s residence catches fire, electrical fault blamed

by Isi Esene There was panic yesterday as news spread that the official residence of the deputy governor of Lagos, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was on fire. Reports, however, have it that the incident, which happened at her Osborne residence, was a minor one which was quickly put under control. The fire which, according to sources, started... Read More

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December 31, 2012

“Stephen Keshi betrayed me” – Osaze Odemwingie

by Isi Esene Osaze Odemwingie, the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker has expressed regrets over his twitter outburst against team coach, Stephen Keshi for not including him in the provisional list of players invited to camp in preparation for the African Nations Cup. Osaze explained that he directed disparaging remarks at Keshi on his twitter... Read More

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December 31, 2012

How do you know when it’s love?

by Dr. NerdLove A recent letter from one of my readers was a potent reminder of what I was like when I was in my teens. It wasn’t pretty. I was a classic otaku; I was going through the stage where the only things I wanted to talk about were anime, manga and the fact... Read More

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December 31, 2012

‘In fact, things have got worse since you became governor’ – Lori-Ogbebor rejects Uduaghan’s Christmas gift

by Isi Esene A prominent traditional chief in Delta State, Rita Lori-Ogbebor has rejected the Christmas gifts sent to her by the state government. Lori-Ogbebor wrote the governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, an open letter stating the reasons why the gifts were rejected. She went on to express her dissatisfaction at the achievements of the Uduaghan administration.... Read More

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December 31, 2012

I fed Okonjo-Iweala’s mum with bread and groundnuts – Kidnap suspect

by Isi Esene Andrew Dime, a member of the 10-man kidnapping syndicate, who was arrested by the police has confessed his involvement in the abduction of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was kidnapped at Ogwashi-ukwu, Delta State weeks earlier. Dime, also known as Olokpa, is a 32-year-old man... Read More

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December 31, 2012

20 ways to lose holiday weight gain – fast!

By Readers Digest Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 20 simple ways to beat weight gain. 1. Drink water. People often mistake thirst for hunger, so next time you feel like noshing, reach for water first. Drinking also helps you feel full. Some experts suggest sipping water (or iced tea) just before... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Fast thinking: What’s the coolest way to put out a fire on a boat? (WATCH)

This may not be the safest way to put out a fire, but it’s certainly an amazing one to behold. Plus, according to one of the comments on the video’s YouTube page, this good samaritan’s act of quick thinking saved the owners of the boat in question a lot of headaches: YouTuber traci pearson writes:... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Stuff of Spanish soaps: Englishman wakes up from coma and can only speak a language he didn’t learn

An Englishman recently recovered from a stroke and awoke to find himself only able to speak in a language he says he never formally learned. Alun Morgan, 81, grew up speaking English, but lived in Wales temporarily when he was evacuated there during World War II. He lived there for only a few months, according... Read More

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December 30, 2012

’69’ gone bad: Woman, 50, arrested for assaulting boyfriend, 32, for “finishing first”

Police in Florida arrested an “extremely intoxicated” woman after she allegedly beat her boyfriend over bad oral sex. The Smoking Gun reports that Jennie Scott, 50, assaulted her 32-year-old boyfriend, Jilberto Deleon at his home Dec. 27 following a joint-oral sex encounter that ended prematurely. Scott told police that she became angry after Deleon “finished... Read More

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December 30, 2012

4 ways to survive a nasty breakup

From Health Magazine Okay maybe he’s not that into you, but you were pretty into him. So now what? Stay away from the ice cream and the trendy break-up novels and start taking action. A break-up is a significant change in your life that cannot be ignored. MJ Ryan, author of AdaptAbility: How to Survive... Read More

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December 30, 2012

How sad: Woman kidnapped, robbed, beaten, and raped, 3 teen suspects arrested (MUGSHOTS)

Three Philadelphia, Pennsylvania teens have been charged with numerous felonies after a Christmas day attack on a woman that left her traumatized. Kevin Jones, 17 (pictured left), Kewon Matthews, 17 (pictured center), and Brehon Rawlings, 19 (pictured right), were arrested in connection with the crime. According to court documents, around 11:40pm on Christmas Day, the three young men violently forced... Read More

December 30, 2012

Check this out: Is ‘Potential Prostitutes’ the worst website on earth?

Welcome to the latest horror of the world wide web, Potential Prostitutes. The website allows users to label any woman a “potential prostitute” by submitting her photo, phone number and location. This information is then posted on the site without the woman’s consent. If someone wishes to be removed from the site, they are asked... Read More

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December 30, 2012

LOOK: Tooooo cute! See first photos of Mercy Johnson’s baby

by Rachel Ogbu Isn’t it a great way to say; Happy New Year? Mercy Johnson Okojie gave birth to a baby girl today in a US hospital. According to reports, mother and daughter are doing just fine and they look happy in the photo above. YNaija says congratulations to the Okojies.

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December 30, 2012

M16 agent locked self in a sports bag for sexual arousal and died – Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard has concluded that MI6 Codebreaker Gareth Williams probably locked himself inside the duffel bag he was found dead in, sources close to the inquiry tell the Telegraph. Police re-opened the case after the coroner ruled that a third party had likely been involved—possibly even one of Williams’ security service colleagues—but after taking DNA... Read More

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December 30, 2012

5 tips to help you achieve your New Year’s goals

by Tracy McNeil One way to be more specific about planning and goal setting for the New Year is, instead of seeing it as one whole year, shift your perception and see it as 365 brand new, strategic opportunities! That makes it feel lighter already! A New Year is coming and sometimes when we think... Read More

December 30, 2012

Love that lasts: Denzel Washington spotted holidaying with wife of 29 years (PHOTOS)

Hollywood is renowned for its short marriages, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears leaving their husbands just days… or even hours after tying the knot. However, one of Tinseltown’s biggest actors, Denzel Washington has managed a rare thing amongst his peers – a long and happy marriage. The Oscar-winner, 57, and his wife... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Women, your tight clothes cause your husbands to beat you – Priest preaches

An Italian priest has provoked outrage after claiming that women are to blame for domestic violence by wearing tight clothing in his Christmas bulletin – and pinning the notice to the door his church. Father Piero Corsi also attacked women for not cleaning their houses and serving fast food, and called on women to engage... Read More

Italy, priest, tight clothes

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