by Rachel Ogbu The Diamond Jubilee took place between June 2–5 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on February 6 1952 (her Coronation took place on June 2, 1953). A number of events and initiatives took place to mark this extraordinary year including a ride down The... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Following revelations on the history of the Dana Air plane that crashed on Sunday in Lagos, members of Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to sue Dana Air over the crash that claimed all the 153 lives on board. Leadership Newspaper reports that Olatunji Edet from Oshodi Isolo II Constituency made the... Read More
Dana Air released a statement yesterday, over the tragic plane crash on June 3, 2012, killing all 153 passengers and crew on board, and an unknown number on the ground. While not directly addressing the issues that may have led to the accident, the Chairman of Dana Air, Ramesh Hathiramani expressed that it was Dana’s responsibility to... Read More
Our widely popular YNaija FrontPage series has been syndicated to Leadership and Independent newspapers, on Saturdays and Sundays respectively. The YNaija Frontpage is a daily op-ed series on the sites front-end that presents exciting voices on national issues, from the perspective of young leaders. Taking direct inspiration from the wildly popular Thisday BackPage, it provides informed, authoritative opinions on current issues... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Nollywood sweetheart, Genevive Nnaji has landed herself a huge deal becoming ambassador of Range Rover SUV brands in Nigeria. It’s not the first time the stunning actress will be endorsed by a big brand. She was a one-time Face of Lux and MUD cosmetics; but this is bigger than the last two. It was also... Read More
by Chi Ibe Ayodeji Balogun, a student of the National Open University, Lagos and a graduate of CMS Grammar School wrote this Facebook message on his wall two days ago, by yesterday morning, he had committed suicide. It can be recalled that just last week, YNaija reported on Onyebuchi Okonkwo, a 300 level student at the University of... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo It occurred to me for the first time as I sat in the car’s front seat and felt my father’s cold corpse in the back. The nurses at the Ikorodu General Hospital had just said no to his body. He had died from heart failure an hour or two before. They needed... Read More
I really feel sad for the death of my wife and my daughter. She is a very smart girl and would have been 11 years old in September; she is the only child I have. You can imagine how devastated I am; well, I leave everything to God. How did you receive the news of... Read More
Ever since the Dana Plane crash on Sunday June 3 in Lagos, there have been rumours especially in social media circles that the crash was as a result of the closure of the airspace to facilitate the movement of First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan who was in Lagos at the time. However, the Ministry of... Read More
by Mutiat OlagokeOn the 27th of May, 2012, I had a date at the Home for Destitute at Oko Baba, EbuteMeta, Lagos; an event I chose over going to the cinema, hanging out at a children carnival and the very blissful option of sleeping at home. Though for some unknown reasons, I was overly excited... Read More
by Denike & Ifedayo I would start this post by saying this: Prezzo is a two-faced, back-stabbing liar! Yes, like we didn’t know already! Just yesterday, he nominated his new love interest Zainab saying she’s lazy and all sorts of things, and his ‘friend’ DKB saying DKB is a pain. I wish they knew how horrible he really is, because Zainab nominated Barbz for being... Read More
The country as a whole is truly devastated by the lives lost on June 3, 2012. With 153 on board and an as of yet unknown number dead on the ground trying to grapple with the loss is a difficult thing at this time. Many have expressed their grief and we felt that this letter sent... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Nigerian online media came alight, a day after the Dana Air crash of June 3, 2012 with what appeared to be a whistle blower’s story. The man in spotlight was Mr. John Nnorom, a former executive of Air Nigeria and he was putting his former employer on the spot. Nnorom damning statement... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya They may, at first glance, not be thought of as a solid vocal pairing, but their light, airy voices blend surprisingly well together. What wasn’t there? Any chemistry whatsoever. After watching her scorching performance with rapper Drake on ‘Take Care’ there does not seem to be any energy between Rihanna and Chris Martin and the video really lacks fire. It is... Read More
The anti-corruption agencies seem to be revving up the fight against corruption, especially the part that involves charging people to court. Just 24 hours after former inspector general of police was charged to court by the ICPC, the former Bayelsa State governor has been charged as well – this time by the EFCC. Gov Sylva,... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Kanye West’s newest “main squeeze” Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kardashian/Jenner Klan went on holiday to film a family video using Notorious B.I.G.’s song, ‘Hypnotize’. “U better believe the whole family shot a new music video while in the Dominican!!! Its our new family tradition! Can’t wait to share it soon,”... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Google Nigeria pays tribute to those who lost their lives on June 3, 2012 with a black ribbon. A simple but extremely thoughtful gesture.
The license of Dana airline has been suspended indefinitely. The spokesman of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Sam Adurogboye, made the disclosure today. He said that the suspension order was issued Monday night by the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and takes immediate effect. This is to enable the NCAA carry out its investigations.... Read More
Here are Davido’s new singles titled: ‘Enter the centre’ featuring B-Red and ‘No Visa’ featuring Shina Rambo. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Davido_-_Enter_The_Center_ft_B-Red_.mp3|titles=Davido_-_Enter_The_Center_ft_B-Red_] [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Davido_ft_Sina_Rambo_-_No_Visa.mp3|titles=Davido_ft_Sina_Rambo_-_No_Visa]
by Tolu Orekoya Reacting to Sunday’s Dana Air crash, the Senate has called for the grounding of the airline’s fleet until after investigations into the health of its fleet and operational standards is complete. The operational license of Dana Air has been withdrawn by aviation authorities ahead of this call from the Senate. At plenary... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The wrangling between the Lagos State government and its doctors is almost over. Thank goodness. The doctors, YNaija learnt on Sunday, are back to work but only treating emergency cases. The lengthy labour dispute between doctors and the Lagos State government has been on for several months, during which period, the government... Read More
Alcoholic drinks in Nigeria are very popular and have for decades served as a profitable business for the likes of Guinness and Nigerian Breweries. The volume of alcohol consumed in Nigeria (said to be the highest in Africa consuming about 11.6litres per capital in beer alone) has consistently increased over the years such that it has attracted... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Levi Ajuonuma, who until his death in the Dana Air plane crash of Sunday, was their group general manager of the public affairs division of the company. According to the Vanguard: The family of the late Ajuonuma... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, the wife of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty is 97 years old and no one can bet against her making that a century in three years time. That, probably, explains why when she was asked about her reaction to the rumours... Read More
Fellow Nigerians, what could have been a most glorious week for Nigerians, and President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in particular, was botched again big time. Since 1993, when the best election ever in Nigeria was conducted on June 12, most members of the privilegentsia had refused to acknowledge the importance of that election which was clearly... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Out of the 16,000 teachers in the employ of the Ekiti State government, not one showed up for the compulsory Teachers’ Development Assessment Test (TDNA) organised by the state government in 39 centres across Ekiti State. The state government had earlier warned the teachers not to test its might by refusing to participate in... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Just three months after he was elected as Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Friday Kombowei Benson, was Monday was impeached by members of the assembly. Hon Fini Angaye has been elected to replace him. Angaye, the new speaker, was himself removed from office as deputy speaker in June, only three months ago. Kombowei was... Read More
As someone who has been close to death and dying more than I really should, I don’t believe this culture of sweeping death under the all-encompassing rug of euphemism is very helpful to us. “Leave a mark they can’t erase, neither space nor time So when the director yells cut, I’ll be fine” – Jay-Z... Read More
Nollywood actress, Uche Jumbo looks radiant in the post wedding picture, its obvious married life is doing it for her. The screen star is also showing off her ring, perhaps to clear any doubt that an actual wedding took place.
by Tolu Orekoya Recovery operations at the Dana Air flight 922 have unearthed 137 bodies, from the scene of the June 3, 2012 crash. According to the National Emergency Management, 77 were male, 37 were female and 8 were children. Of those numbers only 25 could be visually identified. The others were unidentifiable as the... Read More