A spouse for an eye: Man plucks neighbour’s eyes for sleeping with wife

by Zara Mustapha A scorned man decided to teach his scorner the lesson of his life for having an illicit affair with his wife. The middle aged man, Blessing Akakporo was arrested and is in detention for allegedly taking out the eyes of another man who had reportedly slept with his wife. Akakporo was severely... Read More

June 2, 2014

“We are tortured and treated as slaves”: 5 Nigerians petition Indian govt. over unlawful detention

by Zara Mustapha Five Nigerians in India who are reportedly being detained unlawfully for the over two years at the Chengalpattu camp in Sri Lanka,Chennai, sent out a plea for help, asking to be released. The men claimed to have been falsely charged by the police, tortured in prison, refused bail and barred from seeing their... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Terrible: Woman dies after husband pushes her out of a moving car in anger

by Zara Mustapha A 40-year-old man was arrested and detained by the Ghana police for allegedly killing his 30-year-old wife after dragging her on the ground. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect Kwame Owusu had pushed his wife, Josephine Amankwah from his KIA truck which was in motion and left the woman hanging from one of the front doors, she... Read More

death, Ghana, Kwame Owusu, man, wife

June 2, 2014

Yes, she did! Beyoncé goes BRALESS in daring new photos (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Looking at the above mother and daughter picture from behind it appears the multi-award winning singer, Beyonce does not have a shirt on but Queen Bey going the RiRi way is almost unimaginable. Beyonce, however, had a surprise for her fans today as she posted photos on her website wearing an halter-neck... Read More

June 2, 2014

How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Damilola Apotieri, a post graduate student at the Wits University, South Africa has been at the forefront of youth advocacy for most of his life founding the enormously influential coalition called the MADinitiative. In this interview with YNaija, Apotieri opens up on the impact of the initiative, his motivation towards influencing his generation, the... Read More

June 2, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dance queen, Kaffy posts sweet wedding anniversary message to husband (READ)

by Zara Mustapha Famous celebrity dancer, Kafayat Shafau a.k.a Kaffy and her husband, Papi J. Ameh, tied the knot two years ago on June 2, 2012, in Lagos. Today being their wedding anniversary, the mother of two sent an adorable message to her hubby via Instagram. She wrote: “My beloved husband, i remember this day... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

by Isi Esene Ten men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect yesterday attacked a church in Borno killing nine people. Reports say the men arrived the EYN Church located in Attagara village, Gwoza Local Government Area shooting directly at worshippers who scampered for safety in fear. This unfortunate incident is happening just... Read More

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June 2, 2014

“It’s a nuisance to the government”: Why CP Mbu banned #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

by Isi Esene Joseph Mbu, the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory has announced a ban on all protests against the delayed rescue of over 230 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno on April 14. Mbu announced the ban today at a press conference explaining that the protests are progressively posing a security threat... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, #ReleaseOurGirls, Abuja, ban, boko haram, FCT, Goodluck Jonathan, Joseph Mbu, nigeria, police, Politics, protest, terrorism

June 2, 2014

Popping anytime soon: Photos from actress, Uche Jombo’s send-forth party (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha Expectant mum, Uche Jombo looks like she is getting ready to pop the baby out anytime soon. The Nollywood superstar, hosted some of her colleagues in the industry and close friends to a send off party as she will be joining her husband, Kenny Rodriguez in the United States of America for... Read More

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June 2, 2014

NERC tariff regime: This is why you’ll need to pay more for less power

by Adeola Balogun What we have here is a chain reaction. If the power situation in the country is to improve, we need more investments into the transmission and distribution sectors. For there to be investors, there has to be regulations that are designed to boost investor confidence. Yes, you heard right! Starting June 1... Read More

Electricity, Multi Year Tariff Order, MYTO, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, NERC tariff regime, nigeria, Power

June 2, 2014

SAD: Suspected kidnapper lynched after getting caught with 11-year-old girl in Lagos (PHOTOS, TWEETS)

by Zara Mustapha A suspected kidnapper was caught and lynched by a mob Owode Onirin, between Mile 12 and Ikorodu in Lagos after an unsuccessful attempt to abduct an 11-year-old girl. The man was caught on Monday morning at the by passers-by who suspected all was not well with the odd pair. According to a... Read More

Girl, kidnapper, lynches, mob

June 2, 2014

Uche Briggs: Terrorism and responsibility of the opposition

by Uche Briggs …. the driving force of the #BringBackOurGirls protest is righteous and it is the responsibility of the APC to drive it and see it to a logical end. The buck stops at the table of the FG and as long as they invest considerable amounts of time and energy to orchestrate spin,... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, political divide, Terror, uche briggs

June 2, 2014

#ThatAwkwardMoment: Mating lions caught moaning loudly during live TV broadcast (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi A presenter of a live animal broadcast had his show interrupted when a pair of lions walked on and began mating in plain sight. As if that was not awkward enough, the male lion began to moan loudly, at one point overshadowing the man’s voice. The extremely professional presenter, Chacha Nyandongo, however managed... Read More

June 2, 2014

Sefi Atta’s ‘The Engagement’ goes on stage as Taruwa Festival kicks off [DETAILS]

by Oge Okonkwo Taruwa Festival brought you amazing theatre last year with Bobo Omotayo’s London Life London Living on stage! Amazing acting, a standing ovation and rave reviews. This Wednesday, June 4, 2014, as the second edition of the festival kicks off at Terra Kulture, the stage will be lit even better with ‘The Engagement’, a play... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Photo of the Day: This is one ‘Keke NAPEP’ you SHOULD take for a spin

by Adeola Balogun Tricycles, also known as ‘Keke NAPEP’, have become increasingly popular in Nigeria especially since the ban on motorcycles in some states. Tricycles usually have hoods covering the passengers from the elements but it seems that the owner of this one needed to enjoy the ‘convertible’ feel and that’s exactly what he got.... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Artiste, Chris Brown finally released from jail

by Zara Mustapha American singer and dancer, Chris Brown has finally been released from jail. Despite being sentenced to 131 days in jail on May 9, Brown was set free around midnight after serving a total of 108 days behind bars. According to TMZ, the rapper was actually sentenced to one year in prison, but... Read More

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June 2, 2014

‘I told her to stay still’: Pastor burns 10-year-old niece’s face in Bayelsa

by ‘Jola Sotubo A female pastor in Bayelsa has been arrested by the police after reports that she injured her young niece. Fine Oru, a pastor at the Heartbeat of God Bible Church in Yenagoa, the state capital, allegedly burnt Grace Opion, her 10-year-old niece, with a spoon. Pastor Oru is said to have heated... Read More

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June 2, 2014

How I came about the word ‘Eminado’ – Don Jazzy reveals

by S’ola Filani MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy has revealed the source of the word ‘Eminado’, the title of Tiwa Savage’s hit track. He says the title was arbitrarily chosen and apologised to those who assumed the word is rooted in any pre-existing language. The word is generally believed to mean ‘goodluck charm’. “Yes I made the word up.... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Tunde Leye: The indigene hypocrisy (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye I cannot be nominated a minister from Lagos State. And to think of becoming the governor of Lagos State? I will be asked what exactly I am smoking. Yet I would meet all the constitutional requirements for all of these. When the news filtered that Chuka Umunna was potentially the next leader... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Dear Mr. President, these states need a different kind of emergency (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju One major problem hindering the effectiveness of the emergency declaration in those states is obviously the retention of the democratic apparatuses in the same states. One cannot speak with confidence about what the president and the team of security – military and intelligence – forces in Nigeria hope to gain with this... Read More

(Y!Superblogger), emergency, insurgency, opinion, President Jonathan, YDaily, ynaija

June 2, 2014

Nigerian actor charged for publicly assaulting girlfriend in the UK (See Photos)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A British-Nigerian actor has appeared in court after he attacked his girlfriend in the street. 38-year-old Adereti Monney confessed to assault by beating after he pushed his TV star girlfriend, Lisa Snowdon, 42, against a wall in Camden, North London. The attack was witnessed by a police officer and it was he... Read More

June 2, 2014

‘We did it to curb prostitution’: Restaurant gives reasons for refusing Kemi Adetiba entry

by Tutu Akinlabi Media personality, Kemi Adetiba spoke out on Twitter yesterday about how she was turned away from a restaurant in Lagos ‘for being without a male companion’. A staff of Spice Restaurant and Lounge in Victoria Island, where the incident occurred, has confirmed the reports and explained why Ms. Adetiba was treated in that... Read More

June 2, 2014

‘The Chibok girls are sick, they need medical attention’ – Secret negotiator reveals (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo An Australian negotiator, who was hired by the Nigerian government to broker the release of the over 200 Chibok girls being held captive by Boko Haram, has said that most of the girls are already outside the country. Stephen Davis is said to have advised three Nigerian presidents on how to negotiate... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Tragic: 4-year-old boy drowns in river while going to church

by ‘Jola Sotubo A little boy in Kwara, named Gideon, is said to have lost his life after falling into a river yesterday morning. The 4-year-old was said to be on his way to church with his grandma when he slipped and fell into the water. The incident occurred at about 7am yesterday in the... Read More

June 2, 2014

‘I want to see my mum’: Suspected killer child bride begs court to let her go

by S’ola Filani Wasila Umar, the Kano child-bride accused of killing her husband and three of his friends after serving them poisoned food in Kano, is begging for freedom. Wasila has been in jail since April facing series of interrogations and forced to appear before a juvenile court. She broke down in tears during the... Read More

June 2, 2014

Aww, how CUTE: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye’s daughter tries her hands on the piano (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye’s daughter, Aliona is starting to follow in her father’s footsteps as she was recently seen trying her hands on the piano. While her peers are playing with Barbie dolls, the little princess yesterday spent the evening receiving piano lessons from her grandmother, Aliona Omotayo. Her excited mum, Lola shared... Read More

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June 1, 2014

Okonjo-Iweala hit at governors over ‘misuse’ of allocation, Nigeria implicated in fresh match-fixing scandal & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Okonjo-Iweala hit at govs over ‘misuse’ of monthly allocation The coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, has hit at state governors over what she described as ‘misuse’ of the monthly budgetary allocation they get from the federation account. The minister who spoke Sunday, at the 12th Convocation of Babcock... Read More

match-fixing scandal, misuse of monthly allocation, nigeria, Okonjo-Iweala, other important news

June 1, 2014

Aren’t they lovely? Billionaire, Mike Adenuga’s daughters pose for the cameras (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha Bella Adenuga-Disu Daughter of one of Africa’s richest men, Mike Adenuga took some beautiful shots of her new look, two months after the birth of her second child. She looked fit and trim like she never carried a pregnancy. Bella and her husband Jameel Disu have a son who was born in... Read More

Bella, daughter, mike adenuga, post baby body, shows off

June 1, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram frees kidnapped priests, nun in Cameroon

by Zara Mustapha Two Italian priests and a Canadian nun who were captured by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Cameroon, have been freed . According to reports, the three ex-hostages were flown out of Maroua airport, north of Cameroon near the border shared between Nigeria and Cameroon, using a military aircraft on Sunday morning. A Cameroonian... Read More

boko haram, Cameroon, Frees, kidnapped priests, nun

June 1, 2014

Dr. Sid’s fiancee celebrates bachelorette party in Las Vegas (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani Dr Sid’s bride-to-be, Simi Osomo had her bachelorette party in Las Vegas, United States last night. She marked the occasion with her close friends and family members. There’s no word yet on the wedding date though the ‘Surulere’ singer, Dr Sid and Osomo had their wedding introduction on Sunday, December 8, 2013.... Read More

A spouse for an eye: Man plucks neighbour’s eyes for sleeping with wife

“We are tortured and treated as slaves”: 5 Nigerians petition Indian govt. over unlawful detention

Terrible: Woman dies after husband pushes her out of a moving car in anger

Yes, she did! Beyoncé goes BRALESS in daring new photos (LOOK)

How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dance queen, Kaffy posts sweet wedding anniversary message to husband (READ)

Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

“It’s a nuisance to the government”: Why CP Mbu banned #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

Popping anytime soon: Photos from actress, Uche Jombo’s send-forth party (PHOTOS)

NERC tariff regime: This is why you’ll need to pay more for less power

SAD: Suspected kidnapper lynched after getting caught with 11-year-old girl in Lagos (PHOTOS, TWEETS)

Uche Briggs: Terrorism and responsibility of the opposition

#ThatAwkwardMoment: Mating lions caught moaning loudly during live TV broadcast (WATCH)

Sefi Atta’s ‘The Engagement’ goes on stage as Taruwa Festival kicks off [DETAILS]

Photo of the Day: This is one ‘Keke NAPEP’ you SHOULD take for a spin

Artiste, Chris Brown finally released from jail

‘I told her to stay still’: Pastor burns 10-year-old niece’s face in Bayelsa

How I came about the word ‘Eminado’ – Don Jazzy reveals

Tunde Leye: The indigene hypocrisy (Y! FrontPage)

Demola Rewaju: Dear Mr. President, these states need a different kind of emergency (Y! Superblogger)

Nigerian actor charged for publicly assaulting girlfriend in the UK (See Photos)

‘We did it to curb prostitution’: Restaurant gives reasons for refusing Kemi Adetiba entry

‘The Chibok girls are sick, they need medical attention’ – Secret negotiator reveals (PICTURED)

Tragic: 4-year-old boy drowns in river while going to church

‘I want to see my mum’: Suspected killer child bride begs court to let her go

Aww, how CUTE: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye’s daughter tries her hands on the piano (LOOK)

Okonjo-Iweala hit at governors over ‘misuse’ of allocation, Nigeria implicated in fresh match-fixing scandal & other important news you should know today

Aren’t they lovely? Billionaire, Mike Adenuga’s daughters pose for the cameras (PHOTOS)

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram frees kidnapped priests, nun in Cameroon

Dr. Sid’s fiancee celebrates bachelorette party in Las Vegas (See Photos)

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