How to cope when your relationship is over Oh breakups, you don’t half make us feel grim. Our hearts hurt, we’ve cried the equivalent to a large river, and we haven’t slept for weeks. But don’t panic – ladies, move away from that waterproof mascara, and gentlemen, put down the pint and listen up. Here... Read More
A reader sent this in. This is not suffering and smiling, its dignity in labour.
by Lydia Netzer Marriage is tough, sister. Some of this you know, like nixing the idea that towels will be folded a certain way, tolerating game night with the boys, or if you’re a guy, maybe you’ve heard there will be love stories on your plasma TV. But it’s tough in other ways that no... Read More
by Segun Adeniyi In the last couple of days, I have had to imagine the tragedy of last Sunday at Barakin Ladi and Riyom, Plateau State, when Senator Gyang Dantong led the procession to give a final burial rites to their kiths and kins. It was bad enough that the people being buried were brutally... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The police council has confirmed MD Abubakar as susbstantive Inspector-General of Police in Abuja today. Good or bad news? More information shortly.
by Seyi Lawal Check out Kaha’s new track titled ‘Loving You’, it’s the first in a series of singles that will be released in the buildup to his 3rd Studio album. Click here to listen: ‘Loving You’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Loving_You_by_Kaha.mp3|titles=Loving_You_by_Kaha]
by Isi Esene The suit filed by Robert Igbinedion against the founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop Oyedepo has been struck out by the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State. Igninedion, who filed the suit on behalf of the young lady who was allegedly slapped in Oyedepo’s church in 2009, had... Read More
by Isi Esene How do we report this with a straight face? The Customary court of Badagry got some bizarre marital revelations on Tuesday when Aderonke Akinyemi, a 38year old housewife asked it to dissolve their marriage over allegations suggesting her husband had refused her sex for about four years. In her words: “For four... Read More
by Isi Esene They say too much of anything is bad, but for Pauline Potter, the world’s heaviest woman, it just has to be all or nothing. The 46stone (292kg) woman who divorced her husband, Alex, three years ago is undertaking a massive ‘sexercise’ regime which she claims has helped her in shedding some of... Read More
The lessons from Egypt were immense. It is now obvious that ordinary people can deliver extraordinary results. Whenever Wael Ghonim visits Nigeria, I will be honoured to buy him a drink for two reasons. Firstly, I have stolen the title of his book for this week’s article; secondly, he inspires me. Before 2010, Wael Ghonim... Read More
“My father once again beat me silly. He said to me ‘You are a Booth and we are strong confident people who face whatever situation we find ourselves in squarely.” I am one of the most complex yet simple people that I know; lazy but driven hard worker, confused yet focused. I know…it doesn’t make... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Andre Villas-Boas has spoken out for the first time about being sacked at Chelsea, just eight months into the job. The new manager of London rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs, claims that Roman Abramovich, gave up on him too soon. “The decision to terminate what was going on at Chelsea was not mine, it... Read More
by Chi Ibe Jonathan Rovetto, assistant station engineer of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), was sacked recently following controversial comments he posted on his Facebook wall, which criticized the ministry’s leadership. The Facebook comment drew the ire of founders, Jan and Paul Crouch, resulting in Mr. Rovetto’s dismissal. Here is Rovetto’s post: “TBN, why should... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan has defied opposition from several quarters criticizing what they refer to as his fixation on popularizing locally produced foods like cassava bread and Abakiliki rice. The House of Representatives had earlier passed a resolution rejecting the policy which aims at making Nigerians take to cassava bread. Some lawmakers argued that the policy... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The Okoyes have lost their mum, who passed on yesterday after a long illness. Fans will remember her from the Psquare Invasion album launch last year. There has been no official statement from the family – but our hearts are with them at this time. Photo: Flytime
Seyi Lawal Help decide the winner of ofilispeaks.com laziness photo-contest. The winner gets $300 (or a blackberry 9930) while the runner up gets $200 (or an Amazon Kindle fire). All you have to do is take a picture with Ofili’s latest book “How Laziness Saved My Life” at work doing something lazy. Hurry…voting ends July 12 at 12 midnight (WAT). Click http://bit.ly/lazycontest to... Read More
by Isi Esene Many observers expressed disbelief yesterday when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was named among the new set of permanent secretaries appointed in Bayelsa State. Several commentators criticised the appointment pointing out that the position was the exclusive preserve of senior civil servants. The first Lady had previously worked in the Rivers... Read More
by Chi Ibe The findings of three major studies in Africa recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show different results as trials examining the use of anti-retroviral drugs in healthy heterosexuals as a way to prevent HIV were conducted. The research has raised many questions about which groups would likely benefit and... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi You know the deal: donning the iconic Christian Louboutin red sole is a badge of honour. So some women have decided to get it at all costs. In the UK, sales of glossy red paint such as Durcoat’s ‘Flame’ and ‘Show Stopper’ have soared dramatically as compared to the same period last... Read More
by Peggy Drexler Be honest: What mother-daughter pair among us hasn’t watched reruns of Gilmore Girls (or the more current tween smash Pretty Little Liars) and wished — at least a little bit — that we, too, could be just like Lorelai and Rory? Exchanging witty banter, enjoying each other’s company for days on end,... Read More
by IK Muo The year 2012 started for Nigerians on the wrong footing as President Jonathan gave us a poisoned chalice as New Year gift. The shock and angst across the land was palpable as budgets were thrown into disarray and people were stranded. A mother of all protests followed and lasted longer than our... Read More
by Isi Esene Does your baby have UTI? Ok, I knew you’d ask what UTI is. It’s Urinary Tract Infection, a disease tough to recognise in babies because they typically cause only vague symptoms, like a low fever. Baby boys who are uncircumcised have an increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) – whether their... Read More
by Chidi Amuta In a foiled state, institutions established to reaffirm national solidity and integration can at best be caricatures or at worst monuments of collective self -delusion. This looks like the present plight of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The NYSC has returned to the front page of national news. In the wake... Read More
by Kayode Oluwa The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development tagged Rio+ 20, took place from June 20 – 22, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The conference, which was attended by world leaders, including President Goodluck Jonathan, and delegates from across the globe, was quite apt and timely. This is because sustainable development is one... Read More
by Isi Esene Yes, we’re through with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and it’s back to the familiar: Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Kris Humphries is prepared to do anything to build a divorce case against his now estranged wife, Kim. He has accused her of getting into the marriage for fame and money, not... Read More
by Isi Esene Some things are just beyond words.
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Senate has on Wednesday confirmed Justice Aloma Muktar as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). She becomes the first female CJN. She is to replace outgoing Justice Dahiru Musdapher, who is leaving office on July 15, having reached the mandatory age of 70. She was nominated last week by... Read More
OZ What: Lizaad Presents IVIE, an exploration of spontinism. Where: Get Arena Lekki Lagos. When: 07-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
What: SNG, State of the Nation Lecture. Topic: Why we no longer blush; corruption as grand commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Where: Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. When: 09-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa. lecture