by Rachel Ogbu A French engineer is in hostage, he was kidnapped by 30 gunmen who used dynamite to force their way into a well-guarded compound in Katsina Nigeria, reports claim. The kidnapped man worked for a French company on a wind power project in the town of Rimi, about 25km (15 miles) from Katsina... Read More
* Daemon Johnson was dismissed after co-workers spotted the photo online *He said he put it on the internet by accident after a 12-hour shift *The 45-year-old also made lewd remarks to female colleagues *Johnson declared himself ‘humbled’ by support from the public *He described himself as ‘a 20th-century copper in a 21st-century force’ *’Mistake’: Daemon... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Super Eagles have emerged the 10th best team in Africa and 52nd in the world according to FIFA rankings on Wednesday. It put the country in a celebratory mood as Nigeria climbed back up to the 10th spot in November but despite gaining 28 points and moving up five places in... Read More
A Cold War bunker in Moscow designed to protect Soviet leaders in case of nuclear attacks will host the ultimate doomsday party. Revelers willing to part with $1,000 will be able to celebrate the coming of the Apocalypse in a safe environment that can withstand nuclear catastrophes and earthquakes. Sure, $1,000 isn’t cheap, but with... Read More
Must-do experiences for your bucket list Looking for ideas for your bucket list? Here are 25 things you really should try before you die. Our selection is a mix of must-do bucket list experiences covering culture, travel, adrenaline, surprise and the darn-right outrageous. Get ticking them off. If you’ve got the time, the guts, and... Read More
by Akan Ido This is beyond us! We understand this was somehow supposed to be a picture pose but it kind of looked more like a ‘Prison Break’ sequel to us. We doubt her long-delayed modeling career will take off after this. Or what do you think? Let’s hear from you people.
from MyTrioRings You hate to spend time away from her. Your friends like her. Your mom loves her. You know that she is the one and can’t wait to start your life together. You have even saved up the money to purchase a beautiful diamond cluster ring. Now it is time to secretly find out... Read More
by Chi Ibe Murtala Mohammed International Airport is reportedly on fire. Above is a photo taken at the scene of the incident. We’ll keep you informed as this story develops.
from Mag For Women Kissing is a pleasure that all of you must have experienced. What do you think about kissing? Is it a simple touch, a meeting of the lips or more supreme? Surely it’s more than that. It’s the meeting of two souls where they express their love and passion for each other.... Read More
by Akan Ido The Schon Afrique fashion show powered by MTN is here again. This strictly by invitation event is scheduled to hold on December 27, 2012 at the prestigious Eko Hotel Expo Hall. The show presents again this year, legendary designer Folake Majin and her two designer daughters as they showcase three separate collections... Read More
from Mag For Women Christmas is the time to spread cheer and happiness all around. Shower your love and care to those who matter and those who need it. We’re pretty sure your boyfriend too is waiting for you to give him some special surprise this Christmas. Go ahead and read the following romantic things... Read More
from Keen No matter how much love you give or how much time and energy you put into a relationship there are instances and incidents that signal it is time to give up. But there are gray areas too; things that might appear to be reasons to leave can actually be building blocks toward... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Leadership is influence. If the General Overseers (GOs), the Bishops, the Pastors, the Shepherds were to demonstrate that they’re the salt and light as Jesus commanded, then they have to obey Christ’s call to leadership and discipleship. The crying urgency of the church today is leadership. The most critical problem facing... Read More
from Jesse Ford for Reach For Happy Firstly, deal with your internal state and clear the pessimism. Know that there is someone out there for you who also wants to be happy and will appreciate you completely for the person that you are. Everyone has a deep desire to be happy in their life and... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Check out Essence new video for here recently released single; Sexy. Sexy [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Essence-Sexy-1.mp3|titles=Essence-Sexy-1]
You think you’ve picked out the perfect dress for the office Christmas party, but a quick glance over your shoulder into the mirror reveals the dreaded truth: back fat. Unsightly bulging bra lines and ‘armpit cleavage’ have been revealed as one of the most common complaints among women. So in response to this, Sainsbury’s have... Read More
Kate Middleton’s style can be accurately described as classy, elegant or refined — and none of those words begins with a k. If the Kardashian sisters had their way, though, she would have a whole “kollection” of bandage dresses and leopard-print blazers to add to her tasteful wardrobe. Unfortunately for the Kardashian triumvirate, the Duchess... Read More
by Akan Ido The Ekiti State police command have announced the arrest of 15 students of a polytechnic in Kwara State for armed robbery. According to the police spokesman, Victor Babayemi, the students allegedly attacked two filling stations in Otun-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area and dispossessed the attendants of the sales proceeds for that... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Illrymz the popular Nigerian TV & Radio presenter, is set to release his second official single titled Gbagaun! Contagious Collective presents this club banger and it features one of Nigeria’s most sought after male artist Lynxxx After the release of his first single ‘Teacher Teacher’ ft Afro Beat legend Femi Kuti, Illrymz... Read More
by Abbie Baisden So the Christmas break is finally here, and undoubtedly your few weeks are jam-packed with a heady mix of homecoming parties, festive frolics and (the not so welcomed) revision and coursework. You should absolutely relish the time you have to relax and unwind after all your hard work in term one. However,... Read More
by Akan Ido The Imo State police command have announced the arrest of 16 suspects in connection with the kidnap of Nkiru Sylvanus, the special assistant to the governor on public affairs. The police command spokesman, Vitalis Onugu said this was achieved during a raid of what it described as a kidnappers’ den in the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu No fewer than seven people are in the running to succeed Yakowa’s deputy, Alhaji Ramalan Yero, who was sworn in on Sunday as the 19th governor of Kaduna state since the death of the former governor. Many expect that the new deputy governor will come from Southern Kaduna, where Yakowa hailed from, to achieve a... Read More
Founder of Faith Builders Ministry, in Calabar, Cross River State, Rev. John Ene-Obong and two members of the church, have been allegedly killed over a land dispute. Rev. Ene-Obong, who was allegedly killed penultimate Monday by irate youths over a land dispute in Ikot Ene-Obong community of the metropolis, was said to have returned to... Read More
President Barack Obama has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2012. “We are in the midst of historic cultural and demographic changes, and Obama is both the symbol and in some ways the architect of this new America,” Time editor Rick Stengel told NBC’s Today show, where he announced the selection on... Read More
by Akan Ido The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Segun Odubela, announced yesterday the suspension of Olufunke Oladeojobi, the school principal who allegedly conducted unauthorized virginity test on her pupils. Oladeojobi, the principal of Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, was accused of ordering about 10 pupils to... Read More
by Uwa Odefa Now do you see why I speak about procrastination as a deadly disease? It eats away at you slowly and for the unobservant, you wake up one day when you’re 50 years old and ask yourself what you’ve done with a lifetime? I have been walking around for the past few months... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon was supposed to be in the helicopter that crashed and killed the Kaduna state governor, Governor Patrick Yakowa and ex-National Security Adviser, Andrew Azazi in Bayelsa State on Saturday. Yesterday, Wednesday December 19, Gowon recounted how he missed the flight that could have ended his... Read More
by Isi Esene The House of Representatives committee on Federal Character has issued an arrest warrant on Festus Odimegwu, the chairman of the Nigerian Population Commission who has allegedly refused to appear before it after several summons. The committee had reportedly requested the presence of Odimegwu to clear the air over the alleged imbalance in... Read More
by Isi Esene YNaija, your favourite Internet newspaper in partnership with WatchLocker, is set to make this Christmas even more fun for you as it launches yet another series of giveaway contests tagged the YNaija Xmas Rewards! The series, which is launching today, will give readers an opportunity to win fabulous Invicta, Timex, or Casio... Read More
by Akan Ido Minister of Information, Labaran Maku yesterday revealed how he narrowly escaped being involved in the helicopter crash which killed Kaduna Governor, Patrick Yakowa, former National Security Adviser, Andrew Azazi and four others. Maku who was speaking at the special Federal Executive Council meeting in honour of the dead which held inside the... Read More