by Adegoke Oyeniyi, for YNaija On the first anniversaries of Nigeria’s leading (and feverishly competing) e-commerce companies, we go beyond the deluge of Google and Facebook adverts, and look at the character, future and people behind these attractive brands On 17 June this year, Jumia Nigeria announced its first anniversary – reeling out plans to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu We got behind-the-scene pictures of 2face’s wife, Annie Idibia on set for a new movie being produced by Uche Jombo. Annie is said to be rekindling her acting career after playing roles Nollywood movies like “BlackBerry Babes”, “Brides War”, “Irresistible Urge” and “Facebook Love.” She sure looks like she’s a natural and was proud... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa We are not better off collecting stipends from our politicians than we’d be if we freed up our national wealth building infrastructure that’d benefit far more people. It is very easy to look at the pay of Nigerian legislators and accuse them of injustice like I did in today’s Punch newspaper. It... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu There are indications that the Federal Government and university lecturers have began new talks to end the on-going strike in universities across the nation. Yesterday, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, announced that it has entered into fresh negotiation with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Leading the negotiation the Secretary... Read More
by Chi Ibe A security guard in a private school in Ijegun, Lagos State has been arrested for allegedly raping a student of the school inside the school premises. Emeka Nwabunwane, 30 is said to be a civil engineering graduate from Delta State University, Abraka in Delta State, who lost his job and was newly employed at... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Ex-Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has been suspended from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party announced the suspension on Tuesday claiming he allegedly played a role in the invasion of the state secretariat by hoodlums last week. The Chairman of the party, Makanjuola Ogundipe, announced the suspension in Ado-Ekiti, the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Two men were sentenced to jail on Tuesday for homosexuality in Cameroon. One man received a two year prison sentence while the court handed down a suspended one-year jail sentence to another underage youth. One of the men, identified as Joseph Ombga, has already been detained for almost two years at Yaounde’s... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The mother of 2face’s children, Sunmbo Ajaba got married yesterday, Monday July 22. She married Pastor David Adeoye of Royalty Christian Centre and their wedding took place at Sheraton Hotel in Lagos. New photos seem unclear because according to reports, the security was very tight. Few days to her wedding she had... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Blogger, Linda Ikeji has written a personal letter to her fans touching some very intimate and controversial issues. In the letter titled, “Dear LIB readers; A letter from me, Linda, to you”, the celebrity blogger takes time out to thank supporters and even critics while dispelling Illuminati rumours and allegations that she... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Doting mother and actress Mercy Johnson Okojie posted this adorable picture of her daughter, Purity. Purity obviously cant want to be a grown up, see how committed she is to brushing her gum. Mrs Odianosen Okojie captioned the photo @fynestgirl24 we ready 4 ur BD parry,even Purity dey brush teeth now.happy weekend 2... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Here is beautiful singer, Yemi Alade playing the seductress to a very tempted Yomi Black. Alade strips down to a very sultry outfit when Black comes around for a visit and he had to answer the question: “If there was one thing you wanted in the world right now what would it be?”... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Dipp and comedian, Bovi on set of the music video “Balance For Me.” Both guys bring fun, crazy dance moves and hyper-activity to the mix. The sexy Afro-Pop/Dance number is directed by Gambit Pictures and expected to drop on July 27, 2013. x x x x x x x x x x x... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu New reports reaching us claims that Afrobeat musician, Abisade Ologunde, popularly known as Lagbaja has given his first daughter away in marriage at a lovely wedding ceremony which took place at Motherlan’ in Opebi, Lagos recently. Moyosade Ologunde married her long-time beau, Olamide Obilana. One of the main attractions at the wedding... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A 22-year-old man has been jailed for two years after he was found guilty for stealing the brain box of a Toyota Coaster bus belonging to the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Ikechukwu Nwakoro was also charged with murder by the Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court. The charge sheet read in part, “That... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly was said to have wept publicly for being the only senator from the South-West that supported the inclusion of underage girl marriage in the constitution. “I voted in error. I can never in my life support under age marriage. Whatever... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu “I made it up the #GreatWallOfChina and got a gold medal. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it,” actress Genevieve Nnaji had captioned a photo of herself kissing a gold medal on a recent trip to China. Last week, the A-List celeb was in Dubai, it would be interesting to see... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A suspected serial fraudster has finally been arrested by the Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after more than two months’ of frantic manhunt for him over a $92,000 scam. Princewell Arinze Chukwueze’s arrest followed an allegation of sham transactions involving him and a well known Bureau de change... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu New reports claim Dana Airline has reduced all its fares to N7,200 on all local destinations within Nigeria. This is believed to be a six month promotion announced on Monday, July 22 and only passengers who book and pay online will benefit from the offer. Dana Air’s Head of Commercial, Obi Mbanuzuo... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 18 people have died in a road accident involving a truck and a Peace Mass Transit commercial bus at Okada along the Benin-Ore-Lagos expressway. The tragedy which occurred Monday afternoon had claimed the lives of two children. According to sources, the truck loaded with gravel lost a tyre and collided with the... Read More
by Isi Esene There are reports that the mother of the First Lady, Patience Jonathan has lost her mother in a motor accident on Monday. The accident was said to have happened along Elele Road in Rivers State. Reports say the woman, Iwari-Oba was on her way to Bayelsa State when the accident happened and that... Read More
by Isi Esene Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge has just given birth to a baby boy in the Lindo wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where Prince William was born. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the royals have given birth to an eight-pound baby boy. Camera crews and avid royal family enthusiasts have been camped... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu After working out in the gym, actress, Eniola Badmus did what she loves doing the most and that’s hitting the pool. She was accompanied by her friend and posted the photos of her post gym session on instagram. “After gym den we get in d water datz mai hubby datz swimming am... Read More
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