#InCaseYouMissedIt: Two down – Chris Okotie to divorce second wife

by Tolu Orekoya “The course of true love never did run smooth,” Shakespeare wrote in his play A Midsummer Nights Dream. After four years of marriage, musician-turned-pastor Chris Okotie announced the end of his marriage to Stephanie Henshaw almost four years to their wedding day. The pastor at the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos shocked... Read More

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June 25, 2012

Opinion: You don’t like the president because of Twitter: 10 highlights from GEJ’s media chat

by Tolu Orekoya President Goodluck Jonathan sat down for his third televised media chat on June 24. The program was anchored by Ohi Alegbe, media consultant and broadcaster with Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, Columnist, Blue Print Newspaper; Edward Dickson, Editor, Nigerian Tribune; and Maope Ogun, co-presenter, Daily Sunrise show, Channels TV directing the questions to the president. The president has been taking a... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, media chat, nigeria, president

June 24, 2012

“I don’t give a damn” – GEJ comes out guns blazing in media chat

by Hauwa Gambo In case you thought President Goodluck Jonathan stays awake all night worried sick about what you think of his personal integrity (and almost everything else), well he has five words for you: “I don’t give a damn.” He gave that response to the question of a public declaration of his assets; a... Read More

assets declaration, brazil, Dangote, Electricity, jonathan, lawan, otedola, railway, yaradua

June 24, 2012

Explosion hits Bauchi

by Hauwa Gambo An explosion has occurred in Bauchi State a few minutes ago. We can confirm that an improvised explosive device (IED) has exploded in the busy Bayan Garin area of Bauchi township. Residents heard explosons which reportedly occured near People’s Club Hotel. The hotel has a popular football viewing centre where several people... Read More

Bauchi, boko haram, Bomb, football, Sunday

June 24, 2012

Opinion: Is it time for us to dissolve Nigeria peacefully?

by Diran Apata DRIP! Drip!! Drip!!! The violent spilling of blood in our country goes on. It does not only show no sign of ceasing, it only shows signs of continuing. Indeed, it shows signs of increasing – and of increasing beyond imagination. It is the most important piece of news from Nigeria these days. For... Read More

boko haram, divide, federation, nigeria, secession

June 24, 2012

Opinion: Choose to be happy

by Gloria Ogunbadejo ‘A man is what he thinks all day’ – Emerson Of recent, there has been so much reporting of tragedy, hurt, pain, and suffering that I have found myself joining the familiar mantra of gloom, misery and despair that friends and colleagues repeat on a regular basis. It now almost feels obscene... Read More

happy, nigeria, opinion

June 24, 2012

Lawyer blames refusal of women to “stoop down” for Nigeria’s high divorce rates

by Tolu Orekoya Oh boy. It is an interesting take to interview those who would most profit from high divorce rates in any country: the lawyers. In Nigeria, though divorces are becoming more common, being divorced can be a cause of stigma, especially for women. Never mind that new research shows that divorce is associated with women being less... Read More

divorce, lawyers, nigeria

June 24, 2012

Prison Break: Boko Haram frees 40 inmates from Yobe prisons

by Tolu Orekoya Reuters is reporting a prison break in Damaturu, Yobe, freeing the prisoners from the prisons, in a bold attack on Sunday. According to said Patrick Egbuniwe, Yobe State police commissioner, “There was an attack on the Yobe prison this morning, the Boko Haram sect attacked the prison through the Emir palace, 40 inmates escaped. “They attacked with rifles, the... Read More

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June 24, 2012

D’Banj speaks to the UK Guardian: “I feel like a new artist”

by Tolu Orekoya The Koko Master’s UK invasion and media blitz is moving into high gear. His radio invasion, and Cannes appearance was only the first taste of the D’Banj’s push in the British media. He now has an interview in the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer sister newspaper to the daily, the Guardian. He is... Read More

D'banj, guardian, observer, uk, united kingdom

June 24, 2012

Ugodre Talks Figures: May inflation rate rises year on year to 12.7%

The National Bureau of Statistics recently reported that the Consumer Price Index which measures the rate of inflation rose 12.7% year on year. It was 12.9% in April 2012. The Inflation rate has stubbornly held steady at double digit figures over the last one year after hit a 3 year low of 9.4% and 9.3%... Read More

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June 24, 2012

Photo of the Day: Is there anything wrong with this picture?

by Seyi Lawal This picture is adorable and should inspire other men… or what do you think?

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June 24, 2012

PHOTOS: Timaya’s hair is gone, it’s all gone

by Chi Ibe Some of us like our men rough around the edges but a clean look could also work…but was the dreadlocks not the swag? We guess Timaya, who just released a new track with Terry G, is all grown up.

Photo, Timaya

June 24, 2012

On #DanaCrashAction & Farouk Lawan: You’re nobody without a (good) name

by Akin Akintayo Of reputational value Almost 10 years ago, I went on a walk around my neighbourhood with my uncle as he lamented the apparent disobedience of his sons to obey an order he had given. I could sympathise with him at the same time that I was strongly disagreeing with the premise of... Read More

dana crash, diaspora, Finance, lawan, process, Reputation

June 24, 2012

“Jonathan is indecisive, vindictive, petty, and I pity him” – Henry Okah

by Hauwa Gambo Henry Okah, Niger-Delta activist accused of the October 1 2010 bombings in Abuja has remained locked up in a South African jail – even as he continues to antagonise President Goodluck Jonathan. In the latest salvo, he speaks with Sabbide Abbide on SaharaReporters.com. Explaining the rare interview, Abbide says: “What follows is... Read More

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June 24, 2012

Hot Stuff: AY. Com – ‘Pass Me Your Love’ [Reloaded] plus ‘Komagbon’

by Seyi Lawal AY.com returns to the spotlight with two new singles, ‘Pass Me Your Love’ which is a reloaded version of his hit single – ‘Pass Me Your Love’. In this new version, he features Yoruba highlife musician, Lanre Teriba. The other is titled ‘Komagbon’. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AY-.-com-Komagbon.mp3|titles=AY-.-com-Komagbon]

‘Komagbon’, ‘Pass Me Your Love’, AY. Com

June 24, 2012

Opinion: Subsidy scandal: Farouk Lawan’s supporters are unpatriotic

by Tunde Temionu The January 1, 2012 oil subsidy removal threw the ordinary man into trepidation. Despite public opinion against the removal, the Presidency was hellbent on carrying it out. The Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made the people to understand that the economy would collapse if the phantom subsidy was not removed, though Nigerians... Read More

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June 24, 2012

Fabrics, textures and layering make up the Viv La Resistance A/W 2012 Collection – The Lookbook

by Chi Ibe Creative Director, Mo Alatise plays with fabrics, textures and layering in the A/W 12 Collection which was showcased at ARISE Fashion Week earlier in the year. Luxe women’s wear and accessories brand, Viv La Resistance is out was inspired by the works of graffiti artist and film maker, Mr Brainwash, the collection... Read More

A/W 2012 Collection, Fabrics, The Lookbook, Viv La Resistance

June 24, 2012

#BBViral: What does it mean to have ‘Farouk-iosis’?

by Hauwa Gambo This has gone viral via BlackBerries – enjoy it! New dictionary words… Farouk (Verb): To collect bribe and deny it, attributing evidence to video doctoring. Past tense: farouked. Example: To farouk is human … Farouker (Noun): A person who farouks. Example: The National Assembly is populated with faroukers. Faroukee (Noun): A person... Read More

Blackberry, bribe, farouk, government, otedola

June 24, 2012

10 medicinal foods to boost and restore your health

Top 10 healing foods With many of us turning to antibiotics and flu remedies at the merest hint of a sneeze, we could be exposing our bodies to all sorts of side-effects as well as building immunity to their beneficial effects. Luckily, there are many ways to heal your body without hitting the medicine cupboard.... Read More

Food, garlic, Health, medicine

June 24, 2012

“Kangaroo election” – Ondo ACN aspirants kick against (s)election of Akeredolu

by Stanley Azuakola Once again, the tradition of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in shunning democratic primaries in favour of hand-picking candidates is causing ripples within the party. In Ondo State, the party recently selected the former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Rotimi Akeredolu, as its governorship candidate for the October 20 polls. This... Read More

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June 24, 2012

#FaithNaija: Dwayne Tryumf – ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ (Lyrics rap video)

by Seyi lawal Video coming soon! Taken from the forthcoming live album “ON STEROIDS” available August 7, 2012. Dwayne Tryumf – Thy Kingdom Come (ft. A Star, Tru2DaName & Matthew Allen) Verse 1: Let me take you to a place where there’s no more hate When I think about it Lord I just can’t wait... Read More

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June 24, 2012

GEJ set to travel to the moon: Last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola $620,000 Enters Most Wanted List THE State Security Service (SSS) has placed the $620,000 bribe money taken by Farouk Lawan on the most wanted list. This is the first time that money instead of a criminal is placed on the list. Anyone who gives useful information on its whereabouts would be entitled... Read More

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June 23, 2012

Opinion: The real enemies of the Nigerian economy

by Bayo Ogunmupe When the Islamic Development Bank rated Nigeria the third fastest growing economy in the world last April, it elicited widespread interest and approval. This classification was based on Nigeria’s GDP figure of US$64 billion. According to the report, with a growth rate of seven per cent in 2011, Nigeria stands behind Mongolia... Read More

June 23, 2012

Opinion: Is fuel scarcity inevitable this year?

by Henry Boyo In the light of the attrition, social stress and economic losses experienced during extended periods of fuel scarcity in recent years, Nigerians would pray that such traumatic situations do not arise again. Even if all indicators pointed to imminent fuel scarcity, it is unlikely that any government official would summon the courage... Read More

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June 23, 2012

Hot Stuff: Lord of Ajasa – ‘Fun 2 Nite’

by Seyi Lawal Here’s the new track from one of the pioneers of Yoruba rap in Naija. This is Lord of Ajasa with ‘Fun 2 Nite’ Click here to listen: ‘Fun 2 Nite’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Lord-Of-Ajasa-Fun2Nite_2.mp3|titles=Lord-Of-Ajasa-Fun2Nite_2]

‘Fun 2 Nite’, Hot Stuff, Lord of Ajasa

June 23, 2012

Steal the money, kill the business and destroy the economy by Folabi Williams

Like our roads, a great lot has happened to our minds, it is in a state of utmost disrepair, it begs for a renewing as well as cleansing. On our roads, our minds, on a path of cleansing, I write thus: What better way is there to describe the state of our roads and the... Read More

bad roads, Folabi Williams

June 23, 2012

Red light: Nigerian prostitutes in Denmark get arrested

31 illegal Nigerian immigrants in Copenhagen, Denmark were all arrested on prostitution on Thursday morning, rounded up in a police sweep of Istedgage, Vesterbro district of the city. 20 other suspects fled the scene and evaded capture during the raid. Those caught were charged with holding false residency permits,working without a premit and vagrancy. The women will... Read More

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June 23, 2012

VIDEO: Shoppers go naked for N45,000 worth of groceries (NSFW Video)

by Stanley Azuakola What would you do for N45,000 (about $260) worth of free food? Go naked in public? Well, that’s exactly what happened in the city of Suderlugum, Germany, where over 200 shoppers flocked to a supermarket in the hopes of snagging some free groceries. See report from Huffington Post: The store, located in the city... Read More

Germany, grocery, Nudity, shoppers, Video

June 23, 2012

Photo of the Day: Youth supporting Boko Haram

‘Tunji Alao‏@tunjialao shared this. “Sometimes I wonder how the average Nigerian youth thinks, can a sane person rep BH?”

boko haram, Photo, youth

June 23, 2012

Dele Momodu: How they catch monkeys in Nigeria

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, if you missed last week’s Pendulum you’ve missed something atavistic. Titled ‘How They Catch Monkeys in Brazil’, the article generated so much controversy all through the week. It was certainly a prelude to the unfolding tragic saga of the most outlandish bribery scandal in Nigeria. What made it so scandalous... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Two down – Chris Okotie to divorce second wife

Opinion: You don’t like the president because of Twitter: 10 highlights from GEJ’s media chat

“I don’t give a damn” – GEJ comes out guns blazing in media chat

Explosion hits Bauchi

Opinion: Is it time for us to dissolve Nigeria peacefully?

Opinion: Choose to be happy

Lawyer blames refusal of women to “stoop down” for Nigeria’s high divorce rates

Prison Break: Boko Haram frees 40 inmates from Yobe prisons

D’Banj speaks to the UK Guardian: “I feel like a new artist”

Ugodre Talks Figures: May inflation rate rises year on year to 12.7%

Photo of the Day: Is there anything wrong with this picture?

PHOTOS: Timaya’s hair is gone, it’s all gone

On #DanaCrashAction & Farouk Lawan: You’re nobody without a (good) name

“Jonathan is indecisive, vindictive, petty, and I pity him” – Henry Okah

Hot Stuff: AY. Com – ‘Pass Me Your Love’ [Reloaded] plus ‘Komagbon’

Opinion: Subsidy scandal: Farouk Lawan’s supporters are unpatriotic

Fabrics, textures and layering make up the Viv La Resistance A/W 2012 Collection – The Lookbook

#BBViral: What does it mean to have ‘Farouk-iosis’?

10 medicinal foods to boost and restore your health

“Kangaroo election” – Ondo ACN aspirants kick against (s)election of Akeredolu

#FaithNaija: Dwayne Tryumf – ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ (Lyrics rap video)

GEJ set to travel to the moon: Last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

Opinion: The real enemies of the Nigerian economy

Opinion: Is fuel scarcity inevitable this year?

Hot Stuff: Lord of Ajasa – ‘Fun 2 Nite’

Steal the money, kill the business and destroy the economy by Folabi Williams

Red light: Nigerian prostitutes in Denmark get arrested

VIDEO: Shoppers go naked for N45,000 worth of groceries (NSFW Video)

Photo of the Day: Youth supporting Boko Haram

Dele Momodu: How they catch monkeys in Nigeria

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