Look before you leap: 10 signs she’ll be a ‘Jezebel’ wife

by DFTM Love alone is not enough to make a marriage work, and certain characteristics are warning signs for a troubled marriage down the road. Here are some of the most obvious signs that your girlfriend is not marriage material. If you’re thinking of asking your girlfriend to become your wife, deciding if you’re... Read More

love and relationships, Marriage, nagging, Relationships

November 1, 2012

#GrippingTales: Before we nail Aluu to the cross, we are all guilty

by Editi Effiong But guilt is easier to share behind the anonymity of community. So I will face my shame, the I too, am guilty. Not the broad guilt of a public rhetoric, but actual guilt for mob violence I must bear responsibility for. Jungle justice is in our towns, in our markets, in our... Read More

#Aluu4, Akwa Ibom State, Aluu, Editi Effiong, Eket, lynching, mob action, Murder, Witches

November 1, 2012

10 marriage ‘rules’ you should break…

by Denise Schipani A drama-filled relationship may feel exciting, but in the long run it’s not likely to be healthy. Isn’t it better, she says, to “boringly” know where your spouse is every night than to be “excited” by constant ups and downs? The two of you should do everything together; work out every disagreement (without... Read More

happiness, Love, marital bliss, Marriage, Relationships, rules

November 1, 2012

Top 10 mistakes men make in bed

by DFTM Women want and NEED strong emotional experiences in bed. Even the most experienced of men may make a mistake or two in the bedroom from time to time and some end up fumbling more times than their favorite football team. It’s up to you to keep things interesting and to avoid making sexual... Read More

kissing, libido, men, orgasm, relationship

November 1, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: A paradise for maggots (YNaija FrontPage)

Many years ago, a young Nigerian chose to become a police officer instead of a lawyer at the NNPC. I am thankful he chose the less travelled road. Mondays are particularly hectic in Victoria Island, the commercial hub of Lagos State. It is difficult to navigate through its mazy streets, especially at lunch break, when... Read More

Akintunde Oyebode`, Crude Oil Report, nuhu ribadu, presidential committee, Presidential politics, ribadu, ynaija, YNaija Frontpage

November 1, 2012

TICKER: Woman “mauled to death by daughter’s dogs”

A post-mortem examination will be carried out today on the body of a woman who is believed to have been mauled to death by dogs she had gone to feed. Neighbours reported hearing screams and dogs barking as the woman went to feed the pets in the back garden of the home in Morden, South... Read More

animal attack, Bordeaux bulldogs, mongrel, Murder

November 1, 2012

Report: Nollywood veteran, Pete Eneh’s leg amputated due to illness

by Rachel Ogbu This makes us terribly sad. Reports claim Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh has had his leg amputated. It is believed that doctors at Parklane Hospital Enugu had no choice but to sever one of his legs in order to save his life. The veteran actor was said to have sustained some kind of injury last year, and... Read More

illness, nollywood, pete eneh

November 1, 2012

TICKER: #PastorWhereIsMyIpad: Pastor admits stealing iPad in Ibadan

A 45-year-old pastor, Peter Oladiti, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ibadan Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing an iPad and other sets of computer set valued at over N240, 000, Premium Times reports. According to the report, the prosecutor, Sikiru Opaleye told the court that the accused also allegedly stole an HP laptop computer valued at... Read More

ipad, pastor

November 1, 2012

TICKER: “I survived Hurricane Sandy” – Jim Iyke

Hollywood star, Jim Iyke has every reason to be thankful, as he took to his Twitter page to post images showing the after effects of the vicious storms in the United States. He is now in Maryland. As the rippling effects of the recent Hurricane Sandy, which left the East Coast of the US with... Read More

Jim Iyke, sandy

November 1, 2012

It pours: ‘Okada’ rider charged to court for ‘throwing’ policewoman off his bike

by Rachel Ogbu Mustapha Babagana, 25-year-old commercial motorcyclist in Lagos was on Wednesday arraigned in an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly assaulting a police woman. The accused who is from Ilupeju, is said to have committed the offence on October18 at Town Planning Way, Ilupeju. Cpl. Kehinde Olatunde, the prosecutor, told the court that... Read More

assault, okada ban, Violence against women

November 1, 2012

What report? Members of the Ribadu Petroleum Task Force disown leak

by Isi Esene Members of the Nuhu Ribadu-led Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force have distanced themselves from a leaked report. They expressed surprise at the report leakage saying they are yet to ratify any report. It was reported that Ribadu himself had released the report but a member of the committe who spoken anonymously said:... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, nuhu ribadu, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force

November 1, 2012

Say hello to food! Hellofood delivers at the click of a button

by Rachel Ogbu In a bid to bring the best food delivery platform to Nigeria, Hellofood has introduced a convenient food ordering service for their customers with the launch of its online food delivery website. The new platform provides a great variety of culinary choices online. “Our belief is that ordering food online should be fuss-free,... Read More

hellofood, online shopping, order takeaway

November 1, 2012

#IbomPolitico: Real reasons why Akwa Ibom deputy governor resigned

by Isi Esene There are indications that the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, who tendered his resignation yesterday may not have done so for personal reasons as he would want the public believe. Reports say Ekere who was in poll position to succeed Governor Godswill Akpabio as governor in 2015 ran into... Read More

Akwa Ibom, Deputy Governor, Godswill Akpabio, House of Assembly, Nsima Ekere

November 1, 2012

WATCH: D’Prince’s video of “Take Banana”

by Rachel Ogbu D’Prince, of the new Mavin dynasty, is finally here with a video for his hit single, “Take Banana”. This version has a little twist in the production – remixed with a little extra Afro-Dance meets DubstepVibe. The video was directed by Derek Pike. Watch the video here:

“Take Banana”, D'Prince, Mavin Records, Music Video

November 1, 2012

Celebrities blend in style at the Hennessy Artistry event (PHOTOS)

What: Hennessy Artistry (The Art of Blending) Where: Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria, Lagos When: October 19, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

M.I., Naeto C, tosyn bucknor

November 1, 2012

Ugodre talks Figures: Flirting as an effective negotiation tool for women

In such situations men viewed women as cooperative when they applied feminine charm skewed towards friendliness than when they appeared neutral. A young lady was looking to buy a car after saving up and securing a loan from a bank. Having identified the car she wanted, she was soon on the phone chatting up with... Read More

figures, Flirtation, loans, negotiation, sexual harassment

November 1, 2012

#HotOffThePress: Agbani Darego covers Complete Fashion with Chris Attoh in tow

by Rachel Ogbu Agbani Darego’s piercing eyes and plunging neckline features on the cover on this month’s Complete Fashion magazine. Also on the cover is Chris Attoh who as they say is constantly on our auto select mode. The magazine lists the top 50 boutiques in Lagos and Fall’s fashion lessons.

Agbani Darego, Chris Attoh, Complete Fashion

November 1, 2012

Christmas sans potholes? President Jonathan orders repairs of ALL bad roads in the country

by Rachel Ogbu It’s been a long time coming but is it going to mean anything? The presidential order, we mean? President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Works to carry out immediate rehabilitation of all dilapidated road infrastructure nationwide before the year ends. The minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson, disclosed this... Read More

bad roads, rehabilitation

November 1, 2012

We paid $45m not $50m – Rotimi Amaechi pushes back allegations that he owns a private jet

by Isi Esene The Rivers State government is wondering what the fuss is all about with reports going the rounds that it bought a private jet for $50m. The state chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) had accused the Rotimi Amaechi government of spending $50m on a new jet which, according to the... Read More

Action Confress of Nigeria, Ibim Semenitari, Private jet, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

November 1, 2012

Hot Stuff: Davido releases Dami Duro’s remix featuring Akon

by Isi Esene Imagine what a Davido and Akon remix would sound like… okay stop, you don’t have to anymore, the ‘Dami duro‘ remix is right here.. Listen below to the fresh remix of Davido’s smash hit with international music superstar, Akon, showing his star presence. Enjoy! Davido feat. Akon – ‘Dami Duro’ Remix: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dami-Duro-Remix-Feat.-Akon_BellaNaija.com_.mp3|titles=Dami-Duro-Remix-Feat.-Akon_BellaNaija.com_]

Akon, Dami Duro, Davido, Music, Remix

November 1, 2012

Opinion: Fashola, why so deceitful?

by Olumide Makanjuola If you know Lagos State very well, you will understand how ridiculous and insensitive the state government has made itself look with the ‘okada’ restriction law on 475 roads In the last few months, we heard rumor on plans by the Lagos State government to ban commercial motorcycle riders popularly called... Read More

babatunde Fashola, campaign, deception, hypocrisy, lagos state, okada, okada restrictions, Okada riders

November 1, 2012

Charles Soludo: Are there Nigerians to develop Nigeria?

by Chukwuma Charles Soludo Our laws emphasize what separates us than what unites us. Citizenship in Nigeria is a mechanical, legal appellation and does not evoke much patriotic feelings. If the current laws persist, Nigeria will remain an assemblage of ‘nations’ with each nation struggling to grab as much as possible for its own ‘citizens’.... Read More

Charles Soludo, constitutional review, development, nigeria

November 1, 2012

Damilola Ajilore: Living each moment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

If you grew up like me, you are probably grateful to have come from a household with parents that were protective enough to shield you from BIG issues while those childhood days lingered. Based on my hypothetically guesstimated statistics, I’m almost certain that 75% of the world population live life on a routine. Once things “get... Read More

childhood, growing up, life, moments, parents, priorities

November 1, 2012

Emeh Achanga: When the mistress gets the wife’s seal of approval (Y! Superblogger)

by Emeh Achanga Why would a supposed Christian man, who goes to church on Sundays, pays tithe, has a pastor, believes that God will favour him, openly engage in an adulterous relationship, flaunting his mistress in all of vain society. I know a “the other woman”. She’s a close friend. She lives large on the... Read More

Adultery, Marriage, mistress, Naomi Campbell, relationship, Superblogger

November 1, 2012

Dead bodies exhumed and relocated after 52 years over construction in Ogun

by Isi Esene The infrastructural development currently being experienced in Abeokuta, Ogun State, will require some form of discomfort from residents of the city as 42 families are in a dilemma over how to relocate the corpses of their loved ones in a cemetery in Idi-Ape area to allow for the expansion of roads and... Read More

Abeokuta, Bayo Omidiji, cemetery, Dorcas Omidiji, exhume, Ogun State, reburial, Samuel Adeyemi

November 1, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Gender discrimination begins at the cradle

by Temitope Shittu-Alamu If there should be any divide between male and female at all, it shouldn’t even start in the family unit. In the cause of the week I was thinking about my secondary school and all its memories. It didn’t help also that secondary school memories was trending on twitter. But aside all... Read More

chores, development, disparity, FAMILY, female, male, Temitope Shittu-Alamu:

October 31, 2012

TICKER: It’s a lie, I am not after corrupt governors – GEJ

The Presidency on Wednesday in Abuja refuted newspaper reports that President Goodluck Jonathan was after some corrupt governors. The President was alleged to have made the statement through Vice President Namadi Sambo at the launch of a book titled “Reforming the Unreformable”. A statement issued by Malam Umar Sani, the Senior Special Assistant to the... Read More

GEJ, governors, Okonjo-Iweala

October 31, 2012

TICKER: Bizarre invention: Japanese goal-keeping toilet (WATCH it in action)

Two Japanese firms have teamed up to create a toilet that doubles up as a goalkeeper. The Super Great Toiler Keeper showed off its prowess by saving penalties from Japanese star striker Tatsuhiko ‘Dragon’ Kubo. It uses motion-detecting cameras to calculate the flight of the ball, pivot on its axis, and fire a small ball... Read More

October 31, 2012

TICKER: “I’m tired of Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney” – 4 year-old breaks into tears over US election (WATCH)

The greatest video you’ll see today, courtesy of Matt Viser: I’m tired,” the girl, Abigael Evans, says in a video recorded by her mother. “I’m tired of Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney.” “That’s why you’re crying?” the mother asks. The girl nods, with a tear coming down her cheek. “Aww…It will be over soon,... Read More

October 31, 2012

Put your clothes back on, D’Prince! Mavin artiste launches new website (+ HOT PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo The Mavin Records act, D’Prince is now determined to take his career by the horns – and as well he should! He has launched his official website. www.dprinceishere.com with a vídeo for ‘Take Banana Removx’ as well as three singles ‘Goody Bag’, ‘Call Police’ and ‘Real feat. MI’ In addition to hot... Read More

D'Prince, Don Jazzy, mavin

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