Cooling off: This is what Wiz Khalifa’s jail selfie looks like (PHOTO)

#BlackSunday: 5 killed, 52 injured in auto crash after birthday celebration in Katsina

by S’ola Filani Five persons died while 52 others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred on Sunday morning at Gora village in Malumfashi Local Government of Katsina State. Confirming the news to journalists, the Federal Road Safety Corps Commander (FRSC) in Malunfashi, Muhammad Tijjani, said the incident occurred at about 10am involving a truck... Read More

‘He threatened to kill them’: Teacher arrested for raping 2 young orphans in school toilet

by ‘Jola Sotubo A teacher in Oyo has been arrested after reports that he had sexually abused 3 students, including 2 orphans, over the course of one year. Olayinka Folarin is said to have been raping the girls, aged between 10 and 11, since 2013 using the toilet at a primary school located in the ... Read More

How 400 football fans escaped bomb blast in Jos

by Sola Filani Had Saturday’s bomb explosion in Jos been successful, over 400 football fans would have died. According to the Police, the bomb blast was a failed attempt targeted at football fans watching the European Champions League final. Three people were confirmed dead on the spot in the blast with the fourth body discovered... Read More

TRAGIC: Fuel tanker crushes NYSC member to death in Kwara

by ‘Jola Sotubo A young man in Kwara is said to have lost his life after an accident involving a fuel tanker and a commercial motorcycle. Muibi Abdulrasa, who was undergoing his compulsory service year for the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), was crushed by the tanker in the Ilesha-Baruba environs of the Baruten Local... Read More

Sex-for-jobs: How suspect lured 12 married women to bed, blackmailed them with nude photos (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido A 32-year-old man, Iweka Chigoziem Nnamdi has been arrested by the police in Lagos for sleeping with women after promising them jobs. The suspect is said to be in the habit of posing as prominent individuals like Billionaire, Mike Adenuga, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim and many... Read More

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WTH! Handcuff key gets stuck inside this woman’s vagina during sex (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani While having a kinky role-play session with her sex partner in California recently, a Canadian woman got unlucky with their handcuff key getting stuck inside her. The incident occurred when the couple – Jason and Michelle decided to role play that she was a beautiful princess and he was a fire-breathing dragon, according to... Read More

“I’m a prostitute, I don’t want the baby,” says mother who sold her child for N150,000 (PICTURED)

by S’ola filani A twenty-two-year-old girl, Chinelo Huma, has been arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Enugu State Police Command for selling off her one-month-old baby for N430,000. She was arrested alongside three other women, Nkechi Ugochukwu, Maria Asomba and Esther Obi, who allegedly played roles in the sale of the baby. Enugu... Read More

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Inspired: 21-year-old female Nigerian Pilot recounts her first time flying a plane

by S’ola Filani A 21-year old graduate of Nigerian School of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Rosemary Sugh, recently flew an aircraft for the first time from Zaria, Kaduna, en route Abuja, Kano and back to Zaria. Narrating her experience, she told the Vanguard: “It was my childhood determination. When I look up and see planes flying... Read More

Isn’t she lovely? Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson shows off growing baby bump (PHOTO)

by S’ola Filani They may be expecting new bundles of joy, but these celeb moms aren’t taking time off just yet. Star actress Mercy Johnson who is already past her second trimester showed off her baby bump hours ago. The Kogi state born actress who is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie, got back into the... Read More

Tragic news: NYSC member crushed to death by fuel tanker in Kwara

by S’ola Filani A vehicle conveying petrol on Saturday evening crushed to death, a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Muibi Abdulrasak, in Ilesha-Baruba town of Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara. An eyewitness account revealed that the deceased and his colleague were riding on a commercial motorcycle when the incident occurred.... Read More

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Police IG, Mohammed Abubakar is expecting a baby with pretty new wife

by S’ola Filani The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar is set to be a father again. According to City People reports, Nigeria’s top policeman will soon be welcoming his first child with his new and heavily pregnant wife, Zarah Bunu. Abubakar got married to Zarah last year September after he lost his first wife Maryam Abubakar... Read More

Cute couple: Footballer, Joseph Yobo & wife step out in matching Versace footwear (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Despite the controversy that surrounded their marriage earlier this week, the Yobos seem unperturbed. The lovebirds – Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze – looked the ultimate sexy couple for a date in matching footwear last night. The former model rocked some really hot Versace heels – an expensive gift she... Read More

#StoriesWeHear: Drama in Abia as 2 men claim paternity of newborn quadruplets

by S’ola Filani A mild ‘baby daddy’ drama occurred a few days ago at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba, as two men – Luke Ogbonna and Hon. Enyioko, a politician, claimed paternity of a set of quadruplet, all boys. The two claimants were said to have had an intimate affairs with Mrs. Nnenna... Read More

#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo

by Wilfred Okiche Chude Jideonwo is a writer, journalist, media entrepreneur and social advocate. His new book ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ will be launched officially today at the Federal Palace hotel. He speaks with YNaija about his passion for the Nigerian youth, why this generation may or may not be the turning point... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Why do we keep empowering foreigners at our own expense?

by Simon Kolawole Government officials are ready to go to any length to please foreign media perhaps because of the image they want to paint to the outside world or perhaps because they worship skin colour, or maybe both. No, I’m not making any excuses, but it seems we don’t know what we are doing... Read More

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Update: Jos explosion was a failed suicide bombing attempt

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the explosion that rocked Jos, the capital of Plateau, yesterday was a failed suicide bombing. The bomb was said to have detonated prematurely before the bomber could reach his target destination, a football viewing center. Reports have it that the explosion occurred near a man’s residence and both he... Read More

Femi Aribisala: Jesus did NOT come to enhance our status in the world

by Femi Aribisala Don’t assume the life Jesus came to give is the same life billionaire Bill Gates lives. A farmer was living in a remote village. Every day, he had to walk several miles to the market in another village, carrying his goods on his head. He would start out early before sunup... Read More

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‘Bird-turned-woman’ finally handed over to her family in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo The family of an elderly woman, who was said to have transformed from a black bird into a human being, has finally been able to secure her release. The woman was saved from being lynched in the Ajegunle area of Lagos after she was accused of being a witch. She was said... Read More

‘My mother’s body was completely burnt’ – Daughter of Jos bombing victim narrates horrific experience (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A young university undergraduate who lost her mother to Tuesday’s twin blasts in Jos , the Plateau capital, has decried the rate of insecurity in the nation. Nkem Chidebelu lost her 62-year-old mother, Monica who sold fruits near the University Teaching Hospital. Nkem opens up in this interview with Punch about how... Read More

Suicide bomber, 2 others die in Jos blast – Police

by S’ola Filani A suicide bomber and two other persons – a landlord and his son – have been confirmed dead while three others were injured in the blast that rocked Jos on Saturday night. According to the Police, the bomb blast was a failed attempt targeted at football fans watching the European Champions League... Read More

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Is this a Jim Iyke ‘Sub’? Nadia Buari talks about “the most powerful relationship” she’s got (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Rumour has it that the relationship between Nadia Buari and Jim Iyke has broken down and that they’ve gone their separate ways. Jim has been receiving a lot of flak about it and has even claimed they’re still together but Nadia has kept entirely mum on the subject. The actress shared this... Read More

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This is not funny: Slow down people, there’s a bomb ahead (LOOK)

by ‘Jola Sotubo In other circumstances, this photo would be funny but with bombs going off all over the country, it is a pathetic revelation of what has sadly become our reality. If only the innocent people who have died in Borno, Jos and Abuja could have seen a sign like this, to warn them... Read More

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‘Lara Ajani: My ultimate ‘danfo’ experience (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by ‘Lara Ajayi ”I wasn’t only listening to cool music in a danfo, I was being driven by the coolest danfo driver ever.” The holidays are always the best part of the school year for me. I always forget about books, class and the best part is, I don’t have be worried even if I’m broke, breakfast, lunch... Read More

Wow! Is this Rihanna before fame and money came calling? (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi It sure looks a lot like Rihanna. This photo surfaced via Instagram and is followed by a message claiming that it was posted to remind Rihanna of her roots. However, a lot of people have said that it is a fake and that it has been photoshopped. Can you spot the difference?

UPDATE: Panic as explosion hits football viewing centre in Jos

by Akan Ido Reports of a fresh explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau have been confirmed. Eyewitnesses say the explosion occurred close to a football viewing centre where fans were gathered to watch the UEFA Champions League match between Spanish giant, Real Madrid and their city rivals, Athletico Madrid. As we earlier reported, the explosion occurred around... Read More

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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos

by Akan Ido There are reports of another explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Sources say the explosion occurred around Bauchi Road close to the University of Jos. According to Premium Times, the explosion occurred near a car park, few meters away from a security checkpoint. The spokesperson of the Police State Command of the Nigeria Police, Felicia... Read More

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It’s official: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are married (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Kanye West and Kim Kardashian finally got married at the Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy today after weeks, even months of preparation for the big day. The wedding was a family affair with very few people given the privileged to be invited to one of the most exclusive nuptials you could... Read More