Opinion: So I just finished listening to Tonto’s music…

by Caleb Olorunmaiye Listening to Tonto’s songs made me sad on so many levels. She could have done better. You would think that being a very successful actress in Nigeria and living the dream of 30 million girls would be enough for one person. Well, you know what they say about human nature. If a... Read More

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October 17, 2012

TICKER: Nigeria inflation falls for third straight month

Nigeria’s consumer inflation fell for the third straight month in September, mainly due to a drop in the underlying “core” price growth that is closely watched by the central bank. Headline inflation eased to 11.3 percent year-on-year in September, down from 11.7 percent year-on-year in August and a 2012 peak of 12.9 percent in June,... Read More

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October 17, 2012

US presidential debate: 10 best lines from Romney, Obama

by Isi Esene As the November US presidential election draws closer, the two main candidates, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney continue to slug it out in fiercely contested debates to convince the electorate of their suitability for the top job. Obama, who many considered to have lost the last debate came out blazing hot... Read More

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October 17, 2012

Rehabilitation Complete: Ex-militants donate N52.7 million to flood victims

by Isi Esene Former Niger Delta militants, nowadays called agitators, have been so moved by the disastrous flood situation in the country, especially in the Niger Delta, that they have contributed N52.7 million for victims of flood disaster in the region. The 26,358 beneficiaries of the amnesty in phases one and two agreed to raise... Read More

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October 17, 2012

Power grab: Abubakar knocks out Tinubu, others to emerge preferred bidder

by Reuben Daba Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria’s former military ruler, who has led a mostly quiet life since he left office in 1999, today scored a very big win. For a very long time, the FG has tried to reform the electricity sector in the country. Part of the efforts in that regard involved selling off... Read More

October 17, 2012

(Another) Clinton visits President Jonathan in Abuja

by Stanley Azuakola With her mum cleaning up the Obama administration’s missteps with Libya and her dad as the most effective surrogate for the Obama campaign in the dying days of the United States president elections, it falls on the daughter, Chelsea Clinton to give the Nigerian president his latest Clinton photo-op. Miss Clinton visited... Read More

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October 17, 2012

#Aluu4: Suspects paraded by police, to appear in court today

by Stanley Azuakola Today in Port Harcourt, thirteen suspects arrested in connection with the killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt will be arraigned in court. This was revealed by Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Muhammed Ndabawa, who spoke yesterday at the police headquarters in Port Harcourt, while parading the suspects. After... Read More

October 17, 2012

Caution: Lagos armed robbers disguise as beggars to rob in traffic

by Isi Esene Reports say armed robbers in Lagos have devised another means of perpetrating their acts by disguising as beggars to steal from motorists. Sources say the robbers target lone occupants of posh cars to dispossess them of their valuables. The robbers mostly demand smartphones, laptops, money and anything that catches their fancy. They... Read More

October 17, 2012

Like a thief in the night: Kogi speaker, principal officers impeached

This morning in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, all the principal officers of the state’s house of assembly were removed by their colleagues. As is usual with these cases, it happened on a day when the legislators were not even expected to sit. Lawmakers were expected back in the assembly on Thursday but surprisingly, they... Read More

October 17, 2012

Funeral strippers? Showgirls strip at religious events to honour the deceased (WATCH)

by Akan Ido In many countries especially in the Orient, paying respect to the dead with gifts like food and money is accepted. But in Taiwan, this practice has been taken to a sexy level with strippers peeling off clothes to honour the dead. According to an AFP report, pole dances and stripteases are performed... Read More

October 16, 2012

“I do not regret saying I do to my husband” – Bishop Benenoch’s estranged wife pens moving piece

by Reuben Dada These are tough times for the Benenoch family. Going through a divorce is never an easy thing for couples. But with her husband, David Benenoch, talking tough about his decision to carry on with the divorce, Esther Benenoch, the troubled wife of the bishop has penned a piece (part-sermon, part-memoir), which has... Read More

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October 16, 2012

“I’ve learnt a lesson and life goes on” – Dr. Sid addresses leaked argument as he releases new video

by Isi Esene With all the controversy currently following Dr. Sid’s utterances on the leaked argument he had with with Davido over D’banj’s overshadowing influence on other members of the now defunct Mo’Hits crew, it is rather curious that the MAVIN artist has chosen this time to drop the video of his much touted single... Read More

October 16, 2012

Goldie has refused to ‘hear word’! (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo What did we just hear?! Goldie is in America palling around with terrorists, we mean Prezzo? Goldie! Goldie! Goldie! How many times did we call you? A word is enough for the blonde.

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October 16, 2012

‘Feyi Fawehinmi: Look what they did to Education

by Feyi Fawehinmi There is no other way to describe this other than an outrageous disaster. And a timebomb waiting to go off even. I have always known Nigerian education was in a very bad place. But this report shocked me. It’s not so much that we have a crisis on our hands but that,... Read More

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October 16, 2012

Sexy or trashy? Kim Kardashian steps out in bra-top and a see-through skirt (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Kim Kardashian on Sunday stepped out with Kanye West for a dinner date in a fashionable bralet top. She coupled the top with a high-waisted grey pencil skirt. The 31-year-old reality TV queen wore no jewellery and her tiny black bra top revealed plenty of cleavage at the front. Kanye, meanwhile, rocked... Read More

October 16, 2012

So it’s true: “Aluu4 had gone to demand for a debt repayment” – IG of Police confirms, reveals why the police were helpless

by Stanley Azuakola What role did the police play in the gruesome killing of the four young University of Port Harcourt undergraduates in Aluu on October 5? That’s been one question, the answer to which has been the subject of much speculations. Mohammed Abubakar, Nigeria’s top cop, has revealed the official police position on why... Read More

October 16, 2012

Biafra starvation: US takes sides with no one, blames both Gowon and Ojukwu

by Stanley Azuakola It appears that the controversial memoir released by renowned author, Chinua Achebe, There was a Country, which has sparked a heated debate between the Igbos and Yorubas, with each group lining up behind their respective heroes, might be a good thing. It is ironic that fourty-three years after the civil war, Nigerians... Read More

October 16, 2012

Win fabulous prizes as YNaija introduces its #YThursday social media contest

by Isi Esene YNaija, your favourite Internet newspaper is launching its new social media contest called #YThursday. The weekly contest will give our friends, followers and readers the exciting opportunity of winning fabulous prizes from YNaija as a reward for their unflinching loyalty. YNaija will pop interesting questions on Twitter via it’s handle (@YNaija) on... Read More

October 16, 2012

Wake up! 5 lies we need to stop believing about love

by Sheryl Paul Once you understand real love, these films are harmless fun. But when you grow up watching Disney stories and following glorified Hollywood romances, these films create a dangerous expectation that love should look and feel like it does on the big screen. A significant portion of my work is dedicated to debunking... Read More

October 16, 2012

“Some National Assembly members can barely write their names” – Deputy Senate President reveals

by Stanley Azuakola Ike Ekweremadu, Nigeria’s number two man in the senate, is not pleased about the quality of leaders in the country. So pissed is he about it in fact, that he launched into a scathing criticism of some of his fellow national assembly members. Ekweremadu bared his burdened heart in Awka, Anambra State... Read More

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October 16, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: On jobs, there is a third way (YNaija Frontpage)

The majority of our young people only have the education to perform in low wage, unskilled manufacturing jobs. Last Sunday, my fellow columnist, Temie, wrote an amazing article about the need to find workable strategies of employing massive amounts of young people – 68 million of them who are currently unemployed. Amongst several other things,... Read More

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October 14, 2012

Monkey Business: Dad is a merciful Dad (well, sort of)

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I did not even know what vulnerable meant at the time but having heard Hilda Dokubo say it in a crying scene, I knew it was something to be sympathised with. Dad is a ‘spare the rod’ sort of parent – always has been. Once in a well-spaced out while however,... Read More

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October 14, 2012

Opinion: Not all pastors are God’s pastors, some are just fools

by TheTruth Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just... Read More

October 13, 2012

TICKER: Ladies: 10 reasons why you should date a younger man (WATCH)

There are reasons that many women date older men. Yes, it’s a holdover from the era of arranged marriages, but we also know that men mature socially and emotionally later than women. Thus the latter is probably a pretty good reason to look up the age bracket for a romantic partner. Still, video blogger Emily... Read More

October 13, 2012

6 reasons marriage counselling is bs’

by Laura Doyle Some marriage counselors aren’t married. Others are divorced twice or unhappily married. Is this who you want to pay for advice? If you want to save your marriage, for the love of God, don’t go to marriage counseling. Eighteen years ago my marriage was in tatters. My husband and I went to... Read More

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October 13, 2012

The rise of the adulterous woman

by Dr. Peggy Drexler For these women, marriage is important, but it doesn’t define them. If it doesn’t last, they won’t be destroyed. Back when I was in college, there were rules for the female students. We had to wear skirts to meals. Curfew was strict, broken under threat of expulsion — or worse. Naturally,... Read More

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October 13, 2012

TICKER: Blooming: Bobbi Kristina makes first public appearance with brother-turned-boyfriend (PHOTOS)

In August Bobbi Kristina was given a ring by Nick Gordon. A giant sapphire stone surrounded by diamonds which Bobbi previously placed on her ring finger sparked rumours of an engagement, which the couple denied claiming the ring was just a gift. However, footage taken from the 19-year-old’s reality show, entitled The Houstons: On Our... Read More

October 13, 2012

TICKER: PHOTOS: Jennifer Hudson, Halle Berry, LL Cool J, Usher, Cece Winans, others pay tribute to Whitney Houston in Grammy Tribute

It was an event to celebrate the late and great Whitney Houston, who tragically passed away in February this year at the age of 48. And Jennifer Hudson chose to honour the singer at the We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston event on Thursday night, by channelling one of Houston’s... Read More

October 13, 2012

Empire State of Mind: Banky W, Wizkid, Skales and Shaydee on set of new video (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, and Shaydee were on set recently to shoot the video of the hit single ‘Sun Mo Mi’, off the first EME album – EME ‘Empire State of Mind’. The video which was directed by ace music director Clarence Peters also has Lynxxx and Mo’Cheddah making cameo appearances. Check... Read More

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October 13, 2012

“How a police officer forcefully inserted a metal object into my private part” – One woman’s horrific ordeal

by Stanley Azuakola Queen Akindeleni has a story to tell; a sad, gripping one. A victim of mindless brutality by policemen, Akindeleni has seen her fortunes wane from a property developer and seller of building materials, to a destitute confined to a remote village “waiting for her death.” In an affidavit which she swore at... Read More

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