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TICKER: Eerie: Carpenter offers ‘Build Your Own Casket’ classes
The recession hasn’t stopped funeral costs from rising, so one New York Mills, Minnesota carpenter is trying to reduce the burden by teaching people to build their own coffins. Patrick…
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Temie Giwa: End of corruption (YNaija Frontpage)
However, none of these strategies and ideas ... will matter if people aren’t inspired to take action to demand these things from the government. This is the only way. Ever…
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TICKER: Unbelievable: Man housed 9-inch plastic spoon in stomach for 10 years
When Lee Gardner rushed to hospital after vomiting blood and suffering debilitating stomach cramps he feared the worst. But doctors in Barnsley were left stunned when they discovered a nine-inch…
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TICKER: Is this the end of “football age”? New brain scan technique can prove you are lying about your age
For those who claim to perpetually be 29, it could be bad news. Researchers have found a 'developmental clock' inside our brain that can reveal, to within a year, exactly…
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TICKER: 17-year-old gang raped, accused’s phone pictures of crime used as key evidence in court
A 17-year old girl (name withheld) has narrated before an Ejigbo magistrate’s court in Lagos, how two friends, Ekene Uzor, 24, and Eni Daniel, 21, allegedly gang-raped her after they…
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Major oil marketers accused of being behind planned fuel strike
by Akan Ido The Federal Government has revealed that the fuel scarcity currently being experienced by residents of Abuja, is caused by several companies found to have been involved in…
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TICKER: 70-year-old pastor charged for allegedly raping a 10-year-old orphan
A 70-year-old pastor, Alfred Idonije, has been arraigned before an Egor Magistrate’s Court 4, sitting in Benin, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old orphan, (names withheld). Idonije, who is a pastor…
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SNAPSHOT: Lady Gaga smacks-down autograph hunter
by Akan Ido It's sure tough getting close to Lady Gaga. An autograph-hunter found this out the hard way when he got an unexpected smack-down from her bodyguards. The little…
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TICKER: Bricklayer banished for sexually molesting 14-year-old daughter for 7 years
A 45-year old bricklayer, Elijah Olusesi who has been having sex with his 14-year old daughter (name withheld) since she was seven, has been apprehended by members of O’odua Peoples…
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Love fashion? Morsi PR brings you ‘My Style Factor’ tomorrow
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Following last month's success in gathering top class professionals and fashion vendors to provide out-of-the world insight on lifestyle trends to numerous guests, Morsi PR is set…
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WATCH: Y.N.RichKids drop viral video ‘Hot Cheetos and Takis’
by Isi Esene You've heard kids rap about love, school, sports, money, bullying; but we bet you've never heard kids sing this good about snacks... yes, snacks! The Y.N.RichKids have…
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TICKER: Allow us die – Court ruling shatters death wish of two paralysed men
Two severely disabled victims of locked-in syndrome have protested angrily that British judges are leaving them to undignified and increasingly distressing lives after they lost a landmark High Court battle…
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TICKER: Chimaroke Nnamani is not dead
Associates of a former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, on Friday debunked rumours of his death. There has been anxiety since some blogs posted reports that Nnamani had…
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TICKER: Chimaroke Nnamani is not dead
Associates of a former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, on Friday debunked rumours of his death. There has been anxiety since some blogs posted reports that Nnamani had…
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TICKER: Ibori transferred to maximum security prison
Convicted former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has been transferred to a maximum-security prison, the Worcestershire Long Lartin Prison outside London. United Kingdom prison officials confirmed the transfer…
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TICKER: 4 dead and at least 11 injured after lightning causes fire in Thai disco
Four people have died and at least 11 were seriously injured after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning at a Thai nightclub. Police are appealing…
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Opinion: Five things I wish I could tell my ex
by Pauline Gaines A friend and I, both divorced for several years, met for lunch a few days ago. Over our Chinese chicken salads, she told me she'd recently heard…
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TICKER: Offering time: Bishop says churches need to install bank card machines
A church service wouldn't be a church service without the sight of a collection plate or bag being passed down the aisles during a hymn. But such a method of…
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TICKER: The Real Wizkid: Child maths prodigy, 10, ‘with a brain like a calculator’ receives an A* in A-level statistics
While most teenagers are quivering with nerves when it comes to taking their maths A Level, Yasha Asley described it as easy peasy - and he was just seven years-old.…
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TICKER: That must have hurt: Chinese boy gets his head stuck in guard rail (See Photos)
It's anyone's guess how he ended up there. But however he did it, there was no going back for this unfortunate Chinese boy after he got his head firmly wedged…
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TICKER: Talk about lucky: Man gets ‘wrong’ lottery ticket, wins $1m
When a store clerk gave a Massachusetts man a different kind of scratch-off lottery ticket than he asked for, he didn't make a big deal about the mistake; he said…
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TICKER: Horrific: 22-year old jailed for birthing twins and dumping them in car trunk to die
An Iowa woman charged with killing her new-born twin daughters pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder. Jackie Burkle, 22, of Huxley, Iowa, was sentenced to 50…
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New business skills? The Life Sessions Academy has a training programme for you
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Small business owners can have better direction and know the "how's" to brand and business success as The Brand Alley Project emerges. The training is aimed…
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TICKER: Air France crew ask passengers to “chip in to buy fuel”
Passengers on an Air France flight were asked to 'chip in for fuel' after their plane was forced to land in the strife-torn Syrian capital Damascus. The jet from Paris…
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TICKER: “If I see you, I kill you” Swiss league player tells referee
A Swiss second division player has been banned for 10 league matches after telling the referee he would kill him after being sent off in a game. The Swiss Football…
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TICKER: Prisoner mails own severed finger to French Justice minister
An inmate in a French jail has mailed part of his own severed finger to the justice minister hoping the desperate gesture would help his plea to be moved to…
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TICKER: Nike’s “Gold Digging” t-shirt causes controversy
Nike has caused controversy by putting out t-shirts that remind you of the kinds of women who most men don’t want to have anything to do with. Remember the gold…
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TICKER: West Nile Virus: State of emergency declared in Dallas, Texas
The mayor of Dallas admitted that the city is searching for quick solutions to a recent outbreak of the West Nile Virus that has the city in a panic. A…
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TICKER: Who’s your daddy: Truck offering DNA tests storms New York City
There’s probably not a more parasitic and stereotypical television show than The Maury Povich Show. Povich is a parasite because he doesn’t offer any breadth or depth into who black people…
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TICKER: Is Rihanna defending Chris Brown during her interview with Oprah Winfrey?
It almost sounds like Rihanna is defending Chris Brown in her recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the interview, the singer opens up about the night during which Brown beat…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy