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October 3, 2012

“Prayer is not enough to develop Nigeria,” says David Mark

by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark, has said more work needs to be done to achieve the rapid development of Nigeria adding that prayer is not enough. He admitted that the country has made appreciable progress since independence but the government must summon-up the political will to do what is needed to transform the... Read More
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October 3, 2012

“We do not need President Jonathan to reinstate Justice Salami” – National Judicial Council

by Stanley Azuakola One of the controversial issues that the Goodluck Jonathan administration has had to contend with, is what to do about Justice Ayo Salami, the suspended president of the Court of Appeal. Despite Salami’s reinstatement by the National Judicial Council (NJC), President Jonathan has consistently refused to recall Salami. The latest development in... Read More
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October 3, 2012

It’s time to get (really) social! Introducing Social Meep – Launching Today!

by Stanley Azuakola A young Nigerian social media aficionado, Oluwatobi Soyombo is set to help unleash the power of social media in helping various segments of society achieve their objectives. He calls his initiative Social Meep (SocialMeep.com). Set to be launched on 3rd October, 2012, SocialMeep.com would be a one-stop destination for social media content. Soyombo believes that even though the... Read More
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October 2, 2012

TICKER: Nigeria cheating at the Women’s U-17 World Cup?

Thanks to redditor Naija_football, whose suspicions regarding a player on the Nigerian Women’s U-17 team at the world cup currently held in Azerbaijan, an age fraud case is in the process of being exposed, regarding Victoria Aidelomon, who according to the electronic paper trail uncovered by Naija, is actually much closer to 30 than being a... Read More
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October 2, 2012

P is for Problem: See how 2face, 9ice, Tiwa Savage & (even!) Modenine flunked the word ‘penultimate’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene A number of Nigerian celebrities were cornered at an event recently by the crew of Flytime TV to, uhm, throw more light on the English word: Penultimate. 2Face, Mode 9, Rhecks, Tiwa Savage, W4, 9ice, Baba Dee, Timaya and other celebrities were asked to define the English word without the benefit of... Read More
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October 2, 2012

“Don’t bottle it up”: Stella Damasus speaks against sexual abuse

by Akan Ido Actress and singer Stella Damasus-Aboderin intensified her fight against sexual molestation and all forms of abuse on Monday at a programme organised by her organisation, ADIVA. She urged all victims of abuse not to hesitate in reporting cases to relevant agencies so as to bring offenders to justice. Damasus-Aboderin advices mothers to... Read More
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October 2, 2012

It is finished: Bishop David Benenoch announces divorce – for “spiritual reasons”

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the Founding Pastor of the Communion Church and the President Bishop of Communion Church Worldwide, Bishop David Benenoch has decided to divorce his wife, Esther Benenoch. He said he was putting a stop to the marriage which has lasted twenty years and produced three children due to... Read More
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October 2, 2012

Robbery is served: Cook arraigned in Lagos for allegedly stealing N15m jewellery

by Isi Esene Guy Kouton, a Beniniose cook employed at No. 19, Berla Visita Crescent, Banana Island, Lagos was yesterday arraigned before at Igbosere Magistrates’ Court for stealing his employers jewellery worth N15m. ASP Julius Oyakhilome, the police prosecutor stated that the accused conspired with others on September 16 to steal the jewellery belonging to... Read More
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October 2, 2012

Come, sign on to the Y! Magazine #LondonIssue contest

by Isi Esene You already know that the Y! Magazine Issue 9 dubbed; the #LondonIssue, is out with long time @WajeMusic and @Omawumi fiercely gracing the front-cover. To allow our teeming social network followers share in the thrilling Y! Magazine experience, YNaija is coming out with an online contest to bring the much talked about... Read More
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October 2, 2012

TICKER: Explosion kills five in Maiduguri

An explosive devise targeted at the officers of the Joint Task Force, JTF, patrol vehicle by suspected Islamist sect members, Boko Haram, on Tuesday left Five persons dead in Lagos Street, Maiduguri, Borno State. An officer with the JTF patrol team was among the deceased while four other officers sustained seriously injuries. The security personnel... Read More
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October 2, 2012

The latest presidential gaffe: President Jonathan’s aides scramble to defend him over his Independence Day ‘lie’

by Stanley Azuakola President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence day speech is being panned by the media over a claim he made which has now been confirmed as false. In his speech, the president attempted to buttress his point that the nation was doing well in fighting corruption by alluding to a ‘non-existent’ Transparency International (TI) report.... Read More
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