#ForgetWhatYouHeard: Okotie’s former pianist claims pastor dated Roli Bode George

by ‘Ifreke Inyang A former pianist at Rev. Chris Okotie’s Household of God Church, Okiotor Dafiaghor, has alleged that the suave man of God indeed dated Roli (Chief Bode George’s wife and new NDLEA’s Director). In an interview with Sahara TV, Dafiaghor, who has dragged Okotie to court over unpaid salaries, said: “About a certain... Read More

July 11, 2014

Drama as fearless 9-year-old girl confronts her ‘kidnappers’ in Lagos (WATCH)

by S’ola Filani Little Iyabo Farouk (renamed Blessing) is one brave girl with lots of courage. She was reportedly abducted at the age of 6 and the last 3 years of her life has been a chronicle of abuse and trauma. Lagos state Police Commissioner Umaru Abubakar Manko while presenting the little girl to newsmen... Read More

July 11, 2014

Meet the World’s Tallest Teenager who stands at over 7 feet tall (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a Guinness World Records news release, a teenager, Rumeysa Gelgi, 17, from Safranbolu, Turkish now holds the title for the tallest female teenager. Rumeysa, who’s a high school student stands at 7 feet tall and 0.09 of an inch. “It’s one of my biggest dreams to be awarded with this... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Phenomenal! Meet Warren Cassell Jnr, the 15-year-old self-made millionaire

by Kolapo Olapoju When you’re 15 and worth millions, the word ‘phenomenon’ definitely applies to you. Warren Cassell is a high school student who became an entrepreneur at the age of 8, and has since gone on to create several successful businesses and is also the author of two books. Cassell is the founder and president... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Money rules: Meet the top 5 richest members of Pres. Obama’s cabinet

by Kolapo Olapoju Now we know its not only in Nigeria where we have billionaires in positions of power! America’s President Obama has some extremely rich people in his cabinet, but unlike Nigeria, most of them didn’t have to loot public funds to acquire their wealth. The top 5 richest members of Obama’s cabinet are... Read More

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July 11, 2014

OMG! What would you do if you found this in your toilet (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju What if you went to the toilet to take a dump and you found a poisonous snake in the water closet? An Alabama construction worker, Willie Harris had his heart in his mouth when he went for a bathroom break and found a 4-foot-long poisonous snake hiding in the toilet. Harris said... Read More

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July 11, 2014

All for an even tan: American actress goes TOPLESS on the beach in Hawaii (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, not everyone fancies getting suntanned and having lines all over their body. So desperate for a perfect and even tan, American actress, Ashley Benson recently discarded her bra and gave her boobs a well deserved access to the sun. The 24-year-old ‘Spring Breakers’ actress was photographed topless with her bikini amiss while... Read More

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July 11, 2014

What was he thinking? University professor strips before students during lecture (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ian Lamond, a Events Management lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, shockingly stripped off his clothes in an attempt to teach his class how to give an exciting and convincing sales pitch. Photos taken by his students show him removing his trousers and shirt while standing in front of his class in a grey pair... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 1 (#ShortStory)

by Tunde Leye Now as she turned, she realized she was in real trouble. At the entrance to his room, Bruno lay on the floor, a knife sticking out of his chest. He was dead. Tricia Abah was in trouble, big trouble. It had taken her two years of dedicated hunting to find a job... Read More

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July 11, 2014

YNaija Editorial: Before the Nigerian military kills us all

There is a tragic lack of orientation and it is costing us dearly. At this rate, they are going to kill us all. The tragic events of 4, July- shocking in the sheer brazenness and shameful in cringe-worthy intensity-should leave a sobering effect on every sensible minded Nigerian citizen. The ugly scenario of soldiers in... Read More

July 11, 2014

Sammie Okposo, others organise candlelight service for Kefee (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani In loving memory of Nigerian gospel singer Kefee who passed away in June, a candlelight service was held yesterday Thursday 10th July 2014 at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Complex, Benin Edo. Present at the service were gospel acts Sammie Okposo, Nikki Laoye, comedian, Princess Dammy and many others. Kefee will be laid... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Eky Shirley: Since you have been gone (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley Remember that feeling of terrifying heartache that occurs when a relationship you treasured dearly ends? Yeah, me too; we’ve all been there. I’ve been listening to my darling Rock princess Kelly Clarkson all day and for some reason, I keep coming back to the song which shares the same title as this... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Police arrests 2 students, 12 others for armed robbery in Kwara

by S’ola Filani Fourteen suspected criminals including two students of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, have been arrested by the Kwara state police command for armed robbery and cultism. The two students and five of the suspected criminals were arrested by members of a vigilante group for abducting a 23-year-old girl, Temilayo Owoeye, three others were arrested... Read More

July 11, 2014

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Revisiting the Army BRT debacle (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir In all of this, it is doubly hard to believe the version of the Army in spite of its purported claims, this is so because they army has a notorious history of taking on either provocative or law abiding civilians in Nigeria Lateef Jakande as the visionary governor of the then Lagos... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Michael Orodare: The crumbling empire of Emperor Jagaban (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare The great Emperor Jagaban and the tiny god of Southwest Nigeria, who rose to become a commanding force in Nigerian politics through public acceptance and sympathy,intoxicated by populism, wealth and power, is now witnessing what economists describe as the law of diminishing return. “They say I’m a godfather and I pick candidates,... Read More

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July 11, 2014

BUSTED: These are the men arrested for kidnapping Pres. Jonathan’s uncle (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani The Department of State Services has apprehended six suspected kidnappers of Nitabai Inengite, an uncle to President Goodluck Jonathan. Inengite was abducted at Otuoke community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in February this year. The kidnappers, who were paraded at the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Thursday... Read More

July 11, 2014

How I ‘mistakenly’ impregnated my elder sister – Suspect

by S’ola Filani A 25-years-old man, Shamsu Isa, has told a Kano State Senior Magistrate Court that he impregnated his 27-year-old sister by “mistake.” The charge sheet filed against the accused before the court said: “Incest contrary to section 390 of the Penal Code law, on July 4, the ward head of Takalmawa quarters reported... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Militarisation and other fallacies

by Akin Osuntokun I don’t know about others but in all the security encounters nobody asked me whether I was PDP or APC. It was a show of force befitting the strategy of psychologically overpowering any potential trouble maker and it was also apparent that Nigerian security forces can act professionally when they choose to... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Wickedness: Man killed, buried in a sitting position by native doctor in Anambra

by S’ola Filani A native doctor, Nze Sunday Asika and his accomplice, Uchenna Ibeh, have been paraded by the Department of State Service, DSS, in Awka for killing a vulcanizer – John Nwosu – and burying him in a shallow grave. Both Asika and Ibeh admitted that they killed the diseased for asking for a... Read More

July 11, 2014

Olanrewaju Odesomi: Killing in the family (#ShortStory)

by Olanrewaju Odesomi But he also showed her that real evil is mundane, and not an exception – the exception is light, especially in this world of shadows. Now, she knows better. Evil is not just the old, wicked mother in law in fairy tales, but something close to heart, and sharing a home. FRIDAY... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Reno Omokri: A post mortem on why the APC lost Ekiti

by Reno Omokri It has not occurred to the APC that they have tunnel vision. The party and its leadership appear unable to shift its focus from this Oedipus complex of gazing at their beauty and wondering why, given the choice, the electorate has chosen a rival suitor. Opposition politics should not be an over... Read More

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July 11, 2014

She’s a stunner: Kim Kardashian flashes major cleavage at Paris Fashion Week (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian makes an appearance at Paris fashion week and definitely made our day! Kim is famous for showing off a lot of skin and the world has come to expect such and more from her whenever she walks the red-carpet of any event, or just even an ordinary... Read More

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July 10, 2014

APC accuses PDP of sabotaging collapsed school structure in Osun

by Kolapo Olapoju A newly completed building at Ejigbo High School in Osun State collapsed in the wee-hours of Wednesday, July 9, around 6am, an unfortunate development which has seen All Progressive Congress (APC), accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating the unfortunate incident to score cheap political points as elections in the state... Read More

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July 10, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili

by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as a “franchise”. Ezekwesili expressed her displeasure today in a statement made public by the group accusing the SSS of “setting up the movement for a... Read More

July 10, 2014

What was she thinking? Rihanna struts her stuff in sexy satin nightgown (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Rihanna has got little or no competition when it comes to combining sexy and outlandish, and yet again, she scores! The Bajan singer has made many fashion statements and started several fads over the course of her reign and here we go again. RiRi was pictured out and about in New York... Read More

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July 10, 2014

‘Boko Haram is planning to Islamize Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor plays Captain Obvious

by ‘Ifreke Inyang President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has claimed that that Boko Haram’s ultimate plan, is to turn the country to a full Islamic state. Speaking at the Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association in Makurdi, the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life... Read More

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July 10, 2014

2 policemen arrested for stealing N30 million from Oba Akiolu’s palace

by S’ola Filani Two policemen, Victor Ikudehin, 34, and Philip Hunsa, 34, have been arrested for allegedly stealing N30 million from the palace of the Oba of Lagos – Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s palace. The policemen who were deployed to provide security for the Oba of Lagos were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting at... Read More

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July 10, 2014

Grace Efezokhae: Is being faithful to your partner really impossible? (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae The height of it was when a married friend of mine was “advising” me that when I get married, my husband will surely cheat on me and I shouldn’t just be bothered. She went on and on about how it is a “normal” thing. I rebuked it immediately. We’ve all heard stuffs... Read More

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July 10, 2014

Light Obi: Why is father in jail? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Light Obi ”It still sounded paradoxical passing through a hard life in the hands of a government that promised a better life programme so eloquently.” “Mother! Where did I come from? When will I wear long trousers? Why was father jailed?” ~OSWALD M.M * * * * * * * * Today makes... Read More

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July 9, 2014

Are you ready? The PRO EMCEES OAP Academy Season 9 takes off this month [DETAILS]

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The OAP Academy is the brainchild of The PRO EMCEES, a Nigerian company committed to the development of top personalities in the talk business. The OAP Academy is the first of its kind in Nigeria, offering a practice based approach to the learning of skills to become a celebrated On-Air Personality.... Read More

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#ForgetWhatYouHeard: Okotie’s former pianist claims pastor dated Roli Bode George

Drama as fearless 9-year-old girl confronts her ‘kidnappers’ in Lagos (WATCH)

Meet the World’s Tallest Teenager who stands at over 7 feet tall (LOOK)

Phenomenal! Meet Warren Cassell Jnr, the 15-year-old self-made millionaire

Money rules: Meet the top 5 richest members of Pres. Obama’s cabinet

OMG! What would you do if you found this in your toilet (LOOK)

All for an even tan: American actress goes TOPLESS on the beach in Hawaii (PHOTOS)

What was he thinking? University professor strips before students during lecture (WATCH)

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 1 (#ShortStory)

YNaija Editorial: Before the Nigerian military kills us all

Sammie Okposo, others organise candlelight service for Kefee (PHOTOS)

Eky Shirley: Since you have been gone (Y! Superblogger)

Police arrests 2 students, 12 others for armed robbery in Kwara

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Revisiting the Army BRT debacle (Y! FrontPage)

Michael Orodare: The crumbling empire of Emperor Jagaban (Y! Politico)

BUSTED: These are the men arrested for kidnapping Pres. Jonathan’s uncle (LOOK)

How I ‘mistakenly’ impregnated my elder sister – Suspect

Akin Osuntokun: Militarisation and other fallacies

Wickedness: Man killed, buried in a sitting position by native doctor in Anambra

Olanrewaju Odesomi: Killing in the family (#ShortStory)

Reno Omokri: A post mortem on why the APC lost Ekiti

She’s a stunner: Kim Kardashian flashes major cleavage at Paris Fashion Week (LOOK)

APC accuses PDP of sabotaging collapsed school structure in Osun

#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili

What was she thinking? Rihanna struts her stuff in sexy satin nightgown (PHOTOS)

‘Boko Haram is planning to Islamize Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor plays Captain Obvious

2 policemen arrested for stealing N30 million from Oba Akiolu’s palace

Grace Efezokhae: Is being faithful to your partner really impossible? (Y! Superblogger)

Light Obi: Why is father in jail? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Are you ready? The PRO EMCEES OAP Academy Season 9 takes off this month [DETAILS]

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