Photos: Lindsay Lohan wrecks Porsche, rushed to hospital after crashing into a truck

by Tolu Orekoya Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has landed herself in the hospital after she collided with a truck on June 8, sometime around 12:00pm (PT). According to celebrity gossip website, TMZ, the actress was driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, California when she ploughed into the back of the huge truck. She and her... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Do you know this man? He may have kidnapped three young children

by Tolu Orekoya The three boys in the picture above, Chinemerem, 5, Okechukwu, 4, and Nzube, 2, have been missing since approximately 3:30pm June 7, after they were picked up from their school, ABC Academy, Utako, Abuja. The boys were picked up by their driver, named Godwin, in a Toyota Avensis, and have not been seen since. The driver... Read More

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June 8, 2012

D’Banj’s ‘Oliver Twist’ on British soap, Eastenders

by Tolu Orekoya The death-defying Kokomaster, D’Banj has conquered yet another sphere of entertainment, and this time it’s television. The British soap opera, Eastenders, is to feature his ‘Oliver Twist’ song. Earlier this evening he tweeted: Oliver Twist on Eastenders?! What a great pre-birthday gift for me from the UK!! Oossshheee!! LEBETE! — D’banj kokomaster(@iamdbanj) June... Read More

June 8, 2012

VIDEO: Wizkid’s wicked wordplay worth watching, raps freestyle on BBC 1

by Tolu Orekoya The world can’t get enough of Wizkid, it seems and neither can he. The pint-sized, skinny pants-wearing entertainer was in the UK on tour and promoting it on a BBC 1 show with Tim Westwood. He freestyled about his fabulous life, the haters, and the fact that he wears a diamond watch with... Read More

June 8, 2012

Not again: Bomb explosions in Borno leave seven dead

Just 48 hours after the Joint Task Force (JTF) launched an assault against Boko Haram in Maiduguri, engaging the religious sect in a gun fight for hours, there was another series of bomb explosions in the Borno State capital. At least seven people have died as a result of the explosions. In the first explosion... Read More

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June 8, 2012

We’re sorry: Daily Independent apologises to Charlie Boy over gay and illuminati story

Charles Oputa (popularly known as Charly Boy) has received an apology from Daily Independent, one of the newspapers which reported the story linking him with homosexuality and the illuminati cult. The editors of the paper apologized in their Friday, June 8 edition, for the “embarrassment” they caused Charly Boy when they published a piece which claimed that... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Report: Methodist Church priest found dead in bush

A Methodist Church pastor at Ago, Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Council of Benue State, Rev. Michael Ejeh, was on Monday morning, found dead in a bush. According to his wife, Charity Ejeh, the bush was just few meters away from a church he’d visited the previous day for prayers and deliverance services. Mrs. Ejeh said... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Nigerian supermodel Ibukun Jegede launches online fashion store

Multi Award Winning UK based Nigerian Supermodel Ibukun Jegede recently launched his online fashion store www.aniibol.com in Nottingham, UK . Jegede was the first African male model in the UK to win the Top Model of Colour (TMC) competition in 2008. After winning the competition, he won numerous awards in the UK including Standout Model of the Year in Kettering UK,... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Sheifunmi: Don’t be obnoxious, and other lessons on Twitter etiquette

by Shei Yusuf Your negativity and your rudeness brings you down every day. If I let it affect me, it will be in one way only: it will make me stronger and it will make me fight harder. Welcome to the world of Twitter. Expect to be shouted at, abused, criticised and ignored. Not necessarily in... Read More

June 8, 2012

WATCH: Le brute – Far-right politician slaps female member of parliament on live TV in Greece

by Stanley Azuakola With viewers all across Greece watching live, a far right politician slapped a female MP several times across the face. The incident happened on a morning television show during a heated discussion of the country’s politics in the run-up to repeat elections on June 17. Mr. Kasidiaris took offence at radical left Syriza party... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Passing the buck: Acting IG explains reason for delayed police salaries

by Stanley Azuakola Passing the buck: Acting IG explains reason for delayed police salaries Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has explained that the delay in payment of police salaries is not the fault of the police management. According to him, the delay was caused as a result of late issuance of payment warrant from the government.... Read More

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June 8, 2012

The Weth Chronicles: Escape from Khartoum

By Anthony Othuke Ohminiabors The world doesn’t shed a tear for your pains, it doesn’t pulsate and celebrate when you gain; neither does it stop, when you think your very existence as you once knew it, has come to an end. There is no pause, only movement; a windmill that grinds ever slowly, crushing your errors... Read More

The Weth Chronicles

June 8, 2012

Sarah Sosan, Rachel Oniga, Joseph Benjamin at the ‘Married But Living Single’ premiere in Lagos – See photos

What: Married But Living Single Premiere Where: Silverbird Galleria Victoria Island, Lagos When: 03-Jume, 2012

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June 8, 2012

Photo of the Day: Taribo West hairstyle for ladies

I’ll tell you what, it makes combing and brushing so much easier.

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June 8, 2012

Video: Factory78tv’s exclusive coverage of the Wizkid UK tour including interviews

by Seyi Lawal The Wizkid UK Tour bus finally stopped in London on June 4, 2012. The stage was set for Wizkid, surprise guest performers, as well as UK based Afrobeats stars; 2kriss, Mr Silva and crew. All the performing acts had their sound check on stage at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo a few hours... Read More

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June 8, 2012

EnoughisEnough Nigeria: More senseless deaths – what is a Nigerian life worth?

by EnoughisEnough Nigeria The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government – Chapter 2, Section 14 2(b), Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A week of explosions and multiple car accidents ended on Sunday, June 3rd with a bomb blast in Bauchi in the morning that... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Report: CRUTECH student union leader shot dead yesterday (Warning: Graphic Photos)

by Tolu Orekoya Around 4:15pm yesterday, a student union government leader at Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, was shot dead at point blank range. He has been identified as Albert Shot, the director of socials. Not much detail is known as of yet, but it is believed that he was shot by cult members on campus. More details... Read More

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June 8, 2012

#NollywoodMovieAwards: See our Top 5 fashion moments from the show

The maiden edition of the Nollywood Movie Awards was held on Saturday, June 2 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos. As expected, the stars were there to dazzle and stun. We selected a few for your viewing delight. Let’s start with our Top 5 looks. 1. Kate Henshaw looks absolutely stunning in this Remay Couture... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Photo of the Day: Abolore Akande turns 9ice

Before fame, before money and before Toni Payne, 9ice was just Abolore Akande.

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June 8, 2012

10 shocking ways fashion affects your health

From skyscraper heels to skin tight jeans, many of us repeatedly choose style over comfort. However, this could be bad news for your health. Here are the top 10 items of clothing which can put your health at risk. Fashion health hazard 1: Skinny jeans Skinny jeans may be fashionable, but wearing skin-tight denim and... Read More

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June 8, 2012

The ACN, CPC courtship continues, as Tinubu visits Buhari in Kaduna

by Stanley Azuakola Opposition parties in Nigeria are constantly berated for waiting until it’s too close to Election Day before they attempt to join forces. There are signs however that this is about to change. The leaders of Nigeria’s two largest opposition parties, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ACN) and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (CPC) met at the... Read More

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June 8, 2012

Video: Dbanj makes cameo appearance in Kanye West’s “Mercy” (Explicit)

by Seyi Lawal Kanye West’s new video for ‘Mercy’ features cameo appearances from lots of dudes including new Good Music boy, Dbanj. See video here:

D'banj, Hot Stuff, Kanye West, Mercy

June 8, 2012

#DanaCrash: Here’s how you can help

by Stanley Azuakola Many Nigerians are still hurting. The nation is still observing the three days of mourning announced by the president. Questions are now being asked and fingers pointed. A YNaija editorial proposed that we “find those who are to blame, and we must punish them. We must stay on this issue and ensure it... Read More

aid, Crash, Dana, relief

June 8, 2012

#DanaCrash: Politeness is killing us by Toni Kan

Since Sunday June 3, 2012 I have come to realize that we fly across Nigeria borne not on planes powered by Rolls Royce made turbo engines but on faith. Every passenger that boards a Nigerian airliner is dead until proven alive and it is such a sad thing. I know that many would say that... Read More

Dana Air, opinion, Toni Kan

June 8, 2012

Four final year medical students of Igbinedion University kidnapped

by Stanley Azuakola Staff and students of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, are worried about the rising state of insecurity in Okada, especially as they appear to be the targets for the criminals. Yesterday, at about noon, four final year medical students of the private institution were kidnapped as they embarked on a trip from... Read More

Ayo Adeniji, final year, Igbinedion University, medical students, Nwagwu Chizoba and Chuma Emembolu, Nwankwo Adaobi, okada

June 8, 2012

#DanaCrash: Nigerian widower sues U.S. companies that designed, made, and sold the ill-fated plane Dana Air MD-83 plane

by Chi Ibe A Nigerian man based in the US has sued the U.S. companies that designed, manufactured and sold the ill-fated plane Dana Air MD-83 plane after his wife died in the crash last Sunday. According to the Sacramento Bee, American aviation attorney, Gary Robb, who filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in... Read More

dana crash, Lawsuit, nigerian plane crash

June 7, 2012

Big Brother Daily Di-Gist #31: Prezzo is fully responsible for my happiness says Goldie

by Denike & Ifedayo The contestants like breaking the rules, though. Last night, Talia and sister Tamara went upstairs and started a conversation but they weren’t speaking English. Biggie is definitely going to punish them, we can only watch for what is sure to be an awesome train-wreck. I was glad when I heard that Lady May... Read More

June 7, 2012

#DanaCrash: Heartbreak ripples all the way to India, the US and Indonesia

By Tolu Orekoya The heartbreaking personal stories of those who died in the tragic Dana Air plane crash have dominated the news since the devastating crash on June 3 which killed over 150 people in what is listed as Nigeria’s second worst air crash, by number of deaths. The ill-fated plane’s pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer’s stories... Read More

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June 7, 2012

At least, someone’s happy! Moshood Abiola Polytechnic students like the new Unilag name

by Stanley Azuakola One man’s protest is another man’s celebration. While University of Lagos students were busy getting teargassed, shutting down Third Mainland Bridge, praying, and threatening to taking the president of Nigeria to court over the change of their institution’s name to Moshood Abiola University, the students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) were celebrating. They welcomed the news of President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to rename... Read More

Maulag, UNILAG

June 7, 2012

Everywhere you go: President Jonathan to establish embassies in all African countries

by Stanley Azuakola President Jonathan said in Abuja on Thursday that he has plans to ensure that there is a Nigerian embassy or representational office in all African countries. He disclosed this when he received the new Mauritanian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr B. A. Abderrahmane. President Jonathan explained that the move was necessary and in... Read More

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