Nigerian musician arrested for demanding cow blood at wedding

by Tutu Akinlabi A musician in Lagos has been arrested and charged to the court after reports that he demanded cow blood at a wedding. 23-year-old Mayowa Akinbowale arrested for breaching the peace at the ceremony after his request was refused. He has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in the Abule Egba area... Read More

April 25, 2014

Wole Soyinka: Republic of the kind and the thralldom of fear

by Prof. Wole Soyinka Emperor Nero only fiddled while Rome burned. There is no record of him dancing to his own tune. There is, nonetheless, an expression for that kind of dance – it is known as danse macabre, and we all know what that portends. I have a cloud of sadness within me... Read More

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April 25, 2014

Family is everything: Why Psquare reconciled

by ‘Jola Sotubo They’re back! The Psquare camp has assured their fans via Twitter that all is finally well between them. [READ: Peace at last? Jude Okoye tweets support for Psquare] Peter and Paul Okoye, as well as their brother Jude, tweeted their support and renewed belief in the Psquare team. [READ: Stronger than ever:... Read More

April 25, 2014

Stronger than ever: Psquare and Jude Okoye finally reconcile

by Tutu Akinlabi After all the rumours and controversy, Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare have finally reconciled. Members of the family shared revealing messages via Twitter that point to the fact that all is now well. Read the tweets below: PSQUARE! Stronger than Ever!!! — PSQUARE. Nonso Okoye (@rudeboypsquare) April 25, 2014 FOREVER... Read More

April 25, 2014

AMAZING: Bride-to-be, Tiwa Savage woke up in this presidential suite in Dubai (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Tiwa Savage, MAVIN Records first lady and soon-to-be Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun’s wife relishes her good fortune waking up in the biggest room she’s “ever had the privilege of staying in.” Sabage who will be saying her vows tomorrow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates posted her room picture on Instagram moments ago saying... Read More

April 25, 2014

YNaija Editorial: 62.5 per cent book tariff – Killing the publishing industry to save the print

But one does not need possess a doctorate degree to see the numerous holes in government’s smart Alec plan. The entire publishing industry is not isolated from the perils and pitfalls of doing business in Nigeria. The federal government recently announced a strange new upward review of the tariff on imported books from zero to... Read More

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April 25, 2014

Woman bites pregnant neighbour after fight over burning of incense

by ‘Jola Sotubo A pregnant woman in Abuja was attacked by a neighbour after the duo had an argument about the burning of incense. The pregnant woman, identified simply as Victoria, is said to have complained to her neighbour, Mummy Sekirat that the latter’s constant burning of incense at their Gwarimpa residence made her nauseous... Read More

April 25, 2014

Tragedy: Building collapses in Lagos with 10 people trapped inside (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Tragedy struck in the Alonge Street area of Oworonshoki in Lagos when a building collapsed trapping all the 10 people inside. There were however no fatalities as the victims were rescued but they had sustained varying degrees of injury. The building was said to have been originally constructed as a bungalow but... Read More

April 25, 2014

Terrible: 5 university students arrested for raping a boy in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo Five male students in Abuja are in trouble with the law after reports that they gang-raped a young boy. The victim, identified simply as George, was said to have been a lover to one of the accused, named as Friday Desmond, who set him up. George was continually assaulted by the 5... Read More

April 25, 2014

Peace at last? Jude Okoye tweets support for Psquare (READ)

by Tutu Akinlabi It appears that all is now well at Squareville. Jude Okoye, older brother of music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, better known as Psquare, has stated his support for the group via Twitter. Jude earlier made a statement via the same platform that intensified rumours that Psquare was nearing a breakup. Well... Read More

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