So true, So false: First Toke Makinwa now is Wizkid’s relationship in trouble?

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Wizkid and his beautiful lady love, Tania Omotayo have been going strong for a while now. The duo have never shied away from opportunities to show their love especially on Twitter; until recently that is. There have been rumours that the “Jaiye Jaiye” singer’s relationship was on the rocks and he... Read More

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December 15, 2013

“I have a crush on Chidinma” – Teen Y! gets an exclusive with actor, OC Ukeje

by Tutu Akinlabi Stunning actor O.C. Ukeje was at the Teen Y! office recently and he revealed some tasty titbits about himself. He was interviewed by Teen Y! editor, Yemi Obamedo. Excerpts below: Editor: Hello OC OC Ukeje: Hi Yemi Editor: So, tell us, how was growing up like for you? OC Ukeje; Growing up... Read More

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December 15, 2013

So Cute: Bentley, Victor Moses one year old son has captured our hearts (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu If the award for cutest baby of the year is not out yet then votes should start counting for Bentley, one-year-old son of Nigerian football star Victor Moses. Moses who plays for Liverpool and celebrated his birthday two days ago has been tweeting about the Super Eagles and cheering them on for... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Another Kuti is born: Seun Kuti welcomes baby girl (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu There is joy in the Kuti household as music star, Seun Kuti and his girlfriend/back-up dancer Yetunde Ademuluyi welcomed their first child together. The couple gave birth to a baby girl yesterday. Yetunde according to reports is the grand daughter of Lagos monarch Oba of Egbeda Land, Samseen Alade Balogun’s second wife, Oloori... Read More

December 15, 2013

Diva Mariah Carey pays tribute to Mandela on stage in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu According to new reports, Diva Mariah Carey was on top of her game yesterday night when she performed at the Access Bank Christmas party with blogger Linda Ikeji describing it as a ‘brilliant performance’. The event also doubled as a send off for the bank’s retired MD Aigboje Aig-Imoukhede and for Carey, a night to pay... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#TheYNaijaInterview: “I have Nigerian blood inside of me’’- Ghanian born gospel artiste Sonnie Badu

by Wilfred Okiche Ghanian born international gospel act Sonnie Badu was in Lagos recently for the RCCG’s night of worship concert. We cornered him moments before he went on stage and got him to dish on his music, his calling, and why he would want to say a big thank you to God. Plus did... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#NelsonMandela: South Africa stands still as a King & hero is laid to rest (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Today will go down in history as the day the peoples president was laid to rest. An impressive state funeral for Nelson Mandela took place in his ancestral home of Qunu South Africa with Presidents and leaders from all over the world. There was a 21-gun salute and a full honour guard... Read More

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December 15, 2013

“My relationship with Maje Ayida has come to an end” – Toke Makinwa confirms breakup rumors

by Oge Okonkwo Media personality and Vlogger, Toke Makinwa has confirmed rumours spreading over social media about her 12-year relationship with fiance, Maje Ayida. Speaking to The Punch newspapers in an exclusive interview, Makinwa gave the scoop on her background and why her much publicised relationship crashed. Read excerpts from her interview: Relationship I am... Read More

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December 15, 2013

The Future Awards Africa 2013: Best 100

by Isi Esene Celebrating 100 of the brightest and best nominees and winners over the past 8 years Profiles of all the honourees are available on thefutureafrica.com/awards 1 Tara Fela Durotoye Tara Fela-Durotoye is a make-up artist, lawyer and beauty entrepreneur. This mother of 2 is the founder and CEO of House of Tara... Read More

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December 15, 2013

FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

by Isi Esene The Future Awards Africa 2013 will be formally opened by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan at a special event celebrating the ‘Best 100′ – past winners at State House, Abuja, on Sunday 15 December. The series of events will hold across the week until the 2013 awards ceremony, which holds on the 20th... Read More

December 15, 2013

Nigerian Officer Cadet awarded the Queen’s medal at Sandhurst

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Noel Shekoduza Moses, a 24-year-old Nigerian Officer Cadet, has been awarded the Queen’s medal for best results in Military, Academic and Practical Studies by the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He out-shined 16 other foreign cadets to receive the medal at the Sovereign Parade for Overseas Cadets in the UK on Friday. PMNews reports Moses... Read More

December 15, 2013

Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela

by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza From those who would preserve the myth because it comforts the world to those who insist he was all too human, these 20 assessments of the man called Mandela, curated by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza will give wholesome insight as to his legacy Lynne Duke passed on in... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche

by Wilfred Okiche A young African, Wilfred Okiche captures the sense that the ground has finally shifted under Africa with Mandela’s death and he wonders how we will go from here. “The soul of Africa is departed and there is nothing miraculous left in the world” – Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate For most of Africa’s... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede

by Dele Olojede How come we went from Nelson Mandela to Jacob Zuma in 10 years flat, like a racing car in reverse, asks Dele Olojede Why is it that Mandela built himself a modest country home, fashioned after his prison bungalow to maintain a measure of familiarity, and with his own money, while Zuma... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Apostle Paul’s position on righteousness is highly irrelevant

by Femi Aribisala But listen instead to Isaiah: “Let grace be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he will deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.” (Isaiah 26:10). This means Paul is talking rubbish. Christians are brainwashed in churches not to think... Read More

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December 15, 2013

It’s official: D’banj, Burna Boy, Jesse Jagz… See which artistes made the 10 best albums of the year 2013

by Wilfred Okiche With the end of another musical year comes the assessment of what worked and what did not. 2013 had it’s hits and misses but our list manages to represent the 10 best albums of the year. Criteria include the quality of the recording, commercial accessibility and pop culture impact. Without much ado... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Boko Haram: 4 people killed, over 100 houses burnt down in Borno

by Oke Efagene No fewer than 4 people were killed and over 100 houses burnt down yesterday, as members of the Boko Haram sect attacked Arboko village behind Gwoza hills, in Borno State. The state has recently become an easy target for the sect in the past few weeks. [READ: 25 people killed as Boko Haram... Read More

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December 15, 2013

8 things you should know about Jesus

by Josh Hatcher Not only did He claim to be God, challenge and question the authorities around Him, but He turned over tables in the temple and told people they would go to a place of weeping and suffering. His people were expecting a Messiah who would lead a revolution against the Romans. Jesus was submissive... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to reply former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s 18-page letter by himself, the latter is said to have stated that what is required is action not words. [READ: Someone’s not amused: Lies, deceit, dishonour, myopia and deception are Jonathan’s major ingredients – OBJ lashes out] President... Read More

December 15, 2013

Gov. Obi got N8 billion from FG to prosecute Anambra election – Ngige

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The fire in Anambra seems not to have been put out as a new allegation by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Chris Ngige has added fuel to the fire. Senator Chris Ngige alleged that the federal government gave Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, N8 billion to prosecute the election. He emphasized... Read More

December 15, 2013

‘MTV Shuga focuses on promoting safe sex,’ Alex Okosi speaks about the TV series on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang Alex Okosi is the Senior Vice President & Managing Director of VIACOM Media Networks. Okosi, a Nigerian is based in Johannesburg where he heads Viacom International Media Networks’ pan-African business operations. He is responsible for managing the growth and development of VIMN’s iconic kids, youth, music, comedy and general entertainment brands on the African continent, including... Read More

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December 15, 2013

BUSTED: Nigerian hacker jailed for £1.5 million fraud in the UK (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to spend 3 years in prison for fraud. Olajide Onikoyi, 29, hacked into various banks and removed money from the accounts of 238 people before he was finally arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit of the UK Met Police. Onikoyi carried... Read More

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December 14, 2013

Why they call me Godogodo’s younger brother – Armed robbery suspect confesses

by ‘Jola Sotubo A leader of a notorious robbery gang has been arrested by police in Lagos and is said to share a remarkable resemblance with dreaded robbery kingpin, Abiodun Ogunjobi aka Abey Godogodo. Rafiu Ayinde, 23, was revered by his gang members and feared by the public due to the similarities he shared with... Read More

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December 14, 2013

NBA Chairman proposes life imprisonment for rapists

by Oke Efagene The Chairman of the Ibadan chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olusegun Abimbola, has advocated life imprisonment for convicted rapists. Abimbola disclosed this to newsmen today in Ibadan. According to him, rape has become rampant, and therefore, becoming necessary to impose a stiffer penalty on rapists. Vanguard reports: “If life jail... Read More

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So true, So false: First Toke Makinwa now is Wizkid’s relationship in trouble?

“I have a crush on Chidinma” – Teen Y! gets an exclusive with actor, OC Ukeje

So Cute: Bentley, Victor Moses one year old son has captured our hearts (LOOK)

Another Kuti is born: Seun Kuti welcomes baby girl (LOOK)

Diva Mariah Carey pays tribute to Mandela on stage in Lagos (PHOTOS)

#TheYNaijaInterview: “I have Nigerian blood inside of me’’- Ghanian born gospel artiste Sonnie Badu

#NelsonMandela: South Africa stands still as a King & hero is laid to rest (PHOTOS)

“My relationship with Maje Ayida has come to an end” – Toke Makinwa confirms breakup rumors

The Future Awards Africa 2013: Best 100

FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

VIDEO – “We Steal Because You Never Stoned Us for It”- Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi

Nigerian Officer Cadet awarded the Queen’s medal at Sandhurst

Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede

Watch Live: Nelson Mandela to laid rest in his home village of Qunu

Femi Aribisala: Apostle Paul’s position on righteousness is highly irrelevant

It’s official: D’banj, Burna Boy, Jesse Jagz… See which artistes made the 10 best albums of the year 2013

Boko Haram: 4 people killed, over 100 houses burnt down in Borno

8 things you should know about Jesus

Terrible: Armed robbers kill senior police officer after raiding bank in Ekiti

Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan

Gov. Obi got N8 billion from FG to prosecute Anambra election – Ngige

‘MTV Shuga focuses on promoting safe sex,’ Alex Okosi speaks about the TV series on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Terrible: 300 cholera victims hospitalised in Kano

‘My husband makes me sleep on the mat whenever he brings home another woman’ – Housewife laments

BUSTED: Nigerian hacker jailed for £1.5 million fraud in the UK (PICTURED)

How the PDP plans to impeach G-5 governors – Nyako reveals

Why they call me Godogodo’s younger brother – Armed robbery suspect confesses

NBA Chairman proposes life imprisonment for rapists

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