Bola Ahmed Tinubu: June 12 is our beacon in the dark

by Bola Ahmed Tinubu In the end, there is no end. That is the essential lesson of June 12. A nation never keeps democracy except it continually fights for it. To slumber is to lose. These words from Charles Dickens befit the 20th anniversary of the most bittersweet event in the history of Nigerian electoral... Read More

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June 12, 2013

Boko Haram crisis: 6,000 flee to Niger, Nigerians living under trees – UNHCR report

by Rachel Ogbu About 6,000 people including the elderly, women and children have been reported displaced following the military onslaught against members of Islamist militant sects, Boko Haram and the al Qaeda-linked Ansaru. More Nigerians have fled to Niger Republic to flee their war torn homes. In a new report presented in New York, United States... Read More

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June 12, 2013

Cloth optional protests: Naked cyclists dare to bare for a cause (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Thousands of nude cyclists took to the streets worldwide to partake in the annual Naked Bike Ride on June 8, 2013. The international clothing-optional bike ride raises awareness for more environmentally friendly transportation and protests overuse and pollution from cars, is celebrated in over 70 cities, from London to Mexico to New... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Bringing schools together: EduFair Africa 2013 – Here to showcase innovation across the continent

PriceRose Nigeria Limited, through its brand management department – The eduAFRICA NETWORK TEAM, is organizing a high – level educational event tagged – ‘eduFAIR AFRICA 2013’ The 2-day event consist Exhibition of Schools from all over Africa, Educational Seminars and the Young Scientist Award (YSA). While the exhibition is aimed at bringing all schools together... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Science teachers in Lagos receive training towards tooth-brushing world record

In ample time by way of preparation, HEIT Solutions, the project team for the Lagos World Record Toothbrushing Challenge, hosted the Teacher’s Alignment Training Session for over 300 teachers at Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School, Maryland Lagos State. In this special training session, the project head Dr Lawal Bakare, a dentist and design specialist,... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Anorexia: Hollywood actor, Forest Whitaker’s wife looking incredibly thin in new pictures (SHOCKING PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Forest Whitaker’s wife, Keisha is perfecting the disappearing act but it is raising eye brows in the media. Media Takeout even suggested it had reached the point for an intervention even calling for people to pray for the actor’s wife. [READ: Powerful new GRAPHIC advert campaign against anorexia – Say no to... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Brace yourself, it’s topless season: Will Smith, David Beckham, Usher and more celebrity dads go topless (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Female celebrities always make news when they show more than enough skin in front of the camera. As Father’s Day draws closer, we decided to show some of the hottest celebrity father’s out there including a naked Will Smith. Also see David Beckham, Usher, Hugh Jackman, Tom Cruise and Orlando Bloom amongst... Read More

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June 11, 2013

All grown up: Hollywood actor, Eddie Murphy’s daughter posts HOT bikini shots (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out the hot new photos of Bria Murphy on holiday with her sister, Shayne in Maui. Eddie Murphy’s daughter looked stunning in her bikini as she joined her sister to celebrate her graduation with friends before posting the photos to Instagram. Her fun was short lived though, soon after releasing the... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Blonde ambition: Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus transforms with new hairstyle (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has joined in the latest trend of black girls going blonde. It suits her well and we hope to see the actress get back into doing movies. [READ: “I’ll have a baby when I’m supposed to have a baby” – Actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus replies critics ] Key to... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Ladies, you like? Music mogul, Diddy flaunts HOT trim body (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Music mogul, Diddy, showed off his muscles by posting a topless picture of himself on Twitter on Monday. [READ: Bare-ly covered: Diddy’s girl, Cassie shows a lot of side-boob in racy photo shoot for Esquire (LOOK) ] The 43-year-old was photographed pouring himself a refreshing glass of sangria before heading out to... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Nigeria’s non-oil sector development – A race against time (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi The Nigerian government is highly reliant on earnings from crude oil exports for domestic spending and reduction in demand from its two major buyers could potentially lead to a sharp decrease in government revenue. In the world we live in today, energy and economic diversification is not only an option for resource... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Now open: FirstBank concludes IT upgrade, thanks customers for their support

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has successfully concluded its upgrade to the Finacle 10 banking application thereby paving the way for enhanced services and bespoke financial solutions for its customers across the globe. Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said the Bank had resumed normal operations after the successful upgrade which marked the beginning of a new era... Read More

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June 11, 2013

YNaija Exclusive Interview: “There were times I wanted to quit music; Imagine if I did” – Singer, Waje

by Wilfred Okiche We caught up with superstar songstress Waje who is currently basking in the euphoria of reviews for her self titled debut album. She sat down and took us through a lot; future plans, that controversial nude scene in the ‘I wish’ video and why words arent just enough. Enjoy! Congrats on your... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Real or fake? You decide: Confusion as photo of 3-breasted girl goes viral (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu This picture of a girl abundantly blessed has been trending on the Internet. According to American Livewire, this image was uploaded to Reddit by user “bsbobstar” showing a girl posing on camera… with 3 boobs? Real or fake, you decide.

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June 11, 2013

Who wears the crown? Bisi Akande, Tom Ikimi battle for APC chairmanship

by Isi Esene The National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Bisi Akande is currently in a battle against Chief Tom Ikimi to clinch the chairmanship position of the yet to be registered All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows the ceding of the position of the interim national chairman of the APC... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Glamour: More photos from Ex-governor Peter Odili’s daughter wedding (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Njideka, daughter of former governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili got married to Uzoma Nwosu Iheme on June 8, 2013. Iheme is the son of Court of Appeals Judge, Justice Chioma Nwosu Iheme and the wedding took place in Abuja with President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance. [READ: Looking good together: Ex-governor Peter Odili’s... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: M.K.O Abiola, Susan Rice and the question of the missing one hour

by Femi Fani-Kayode Given these circumstances I have no doubt that this was a case of premeditated murder but the question is whose call was it and why did it have to happen? What was the motive? Susan Rice was up until recently the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Her long-standing aspiration of... Read More

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June 11, 2013

6-year single term: Presidency disagrees, gives ONLY condition for support (READ, WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu The Presidency has said it could support the six-year single term for President and governors on one condition, the amendment must take effect from 2019. On Monday, the federal government addressed the recommendation made by the Senate Committee on Constitution amendment through the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak, who was speaking... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Heartless: Man held in prison for pouring acid on girlfriend’s face after she broke up with him

by Rachel Ogbu A man was locked up in a Benin prison and denied bail for heartlessly dousing his girlfriend with acid which has left her fighting for her life. On Monday, Cyril Okosun, 22, was remanded in prison on the order of an Ikpoba-Okha Area Customary Court sitting at Idogbo after facing charges of... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Suspected ritualists: Doctor, 3 others arrested for mutilating the corpse of a 13-month-old baby

by Rachel Ogbu A medical doctor and three suspected ritualists were arrested recently for mutilating the corpse of a 13-month-old baby. Baby Kingsley Ole had died at the Ajike Medical Centre in Sango Ota, Ogun state at about 7.30pm on Saturday but when Obinna Ole went to claim his son’s corpse, he discovered that the two... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Confusion as cult members stab teenager to death in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Rachel Ogbu A teenager has been killed in Pedro, Bariga area of Lagos State after he was attacked by suspected cult members upset with him for having friends in a rival gang. 19-year-old father, Obunneke Osondu from Owerri received multiple stab wounds on Saturday just about two hours after leaving his home at Ayinke Street... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Sad: Security guard commits suicide in church, leaves suicide note

by Rachel Ogbu A 67-year-old security guard was confirmed dead on Monday after he reportedly committed suicide in a church in Ogun State. Matthew Isidahume hung himself in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church where he worked at Ago-Ika in Abeokuta. Church members discovered his lifeless body the following morning as they gathered for prayer. According... Read More

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June 11, 2013

“I lost about N7.5 million worth of goods” – Victims of Apapa fire cry for help

by Rachel Ogbu Tales of woe and desperation were captured yesterday following the fire at the Speedwell Plaza, otherwise known as Trinity Spare Parts Market, in Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The fire which was believed to have destroyed up to 150 shops left many traders in total despair. The traders called on the and Lagos State Government... Read More

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June 10, 2013

CLICK: Lagos gets awesome taxi hire service, Acecarz

by Akan Ido Taxi hire services has become a big pain in Lagos metropolis as most of the service providers have old, rickety and outdated models of cars. Acecarz®, a company that provides Brand New, Not – Branded 2012 Corolla, vehicles as taxis/cabs is here to the rescue. Acecarz offers services that include: Daily car rentals... Read More

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June 10, 2013

“Ribadu is an unprincipled attention-seeker whose career was built on bootlicking” – Presidency spits fire

by Isi Esene The presidency has responded to the speech made by the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at a lecture in Kaduna on Saturday describing Nigeria as a “sinking ship” under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. In the release which was signed by Dr. Reuben... Read More

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June 10, 2013

Nollywood actress, Jennifer Eliogu drops cool new photos, releases song

by Akan Ido Popular actress-turned-singer, Jennifer Eliogu has dropped a track titled Ifunanya. The beautiful lady also released promotional shots to go with it. See the photos and listen to the song below.

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June 10, 2013

SHAMEFUL: Lecturer stripped naked after getting involved in a sex-for-marks scandal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Ifeanyi Ugwu Raphael, a lecturer in the Theatre Arts Department of the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, was reportedly caught over the weekend in a female student’s room in a sex-for-marks scandal. Reports say the lecturer had insisted on having sex with the 400 level student (names withheld) without which she will... Read More

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June 10, 2013

Behind the scenes: Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, uncut and smack in your face (PHOTOS)

by Tunde Kara We had a great time shooting Omowunmi Akinnifesi, on our Most Beautiful Woman in the World double cover issue. She was flirty, she was stern. She was pouty and above all, she was glam. We give you the irrepressible Akinnifesi in a new light – as never before seen. Behind the scenes, uncut and smack in your... Read More

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June 10, 2013

Body to die for: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye turns up the heat in new promo shots (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Psquare band mate, Peter Okoye gets serious in his new promo pictures, and gets topless too. The hot new photos were taken by ace photographer, Kelechi Amadi. [READ: “I met this woman when I had nothing…” – Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye defends Lola Omotayo ] – [Photos: H/T 360nobs]

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu: June 12 is our beacon in the dark

Boko Haram crisis: 6,000 flee to Niger, Nigerians living under trees – UNHCR report

Cloth optional protests: Naked cyclists dare to bare for a cause (PHOTOS)

Bringing schools together: EduFair Africa 2013 – Here to showcase innovation across the continent

Science teachers in Lagos receive training towards tooth-brushing world record

Anorexia: Hollywood actor, Forest Whitaker’s wife looking incredibly thin in new pictures (SHOCKING PHOTOS)

Brace yourself, it’s topless season: Will Smith, David Beckham, Usher and more celebrity dads go topless (PHOTOS)

All grown up: Hollywood actor, Eddie Murphy’s daughter posts HOT bikini shots (LOOK)

Blonde ambition: Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus transforms with new hairstyle (LOOK)

Ladies, you like? Music mogul, Diddy flaunts HOT trim body (LOOK)

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Nigeria’s non-oil sector development – A race against time (Y! Policy Hub)

Now open: FirstBank concludes IT upgrade, thanks customers for their support

YNaija Exclusive Interview: “There were times I wanted to quit music; Imagine if I did” – Singer, Waje

Real or fake? You decide: Confusion as photo of 3-breasted girl goes viral (LOOK)

Who wears the crown? Bisi Akande, Tom Ikimi battle for APC chairmanship

#MinisterialPlatform2013: Alison-Madueke, Sada, ministers of petroleum and mines and steel give mid-term today

Glamour: More photos from Ex-governor Peter Odili’s daughter wedding (LOOK)

Femi Fani-Kayode: M.K.O Abiola, Susan Rice and the question of the missing one hour

6-year single term: Presidency disagrees, gives ONLY condition for support (READ, WATCH)

Heartless: Man held in prison for pouring acid on girlfriend’s face after she broke up with him

Suspected ritualists: Doctor, 3 others arrested for mutilating the corpse of a 13-month-old baby

Confusion as cult members stab teenager to death in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

Sad: Security guard commits suicide in church, leaves suicide note

“I lost about N7.5 million worth of goods” – Victims of Apapa fire cry for help

CLICK: Lagos gets awesome taxi hire service, Acecarz

“Ribadu is an unprincipled attention-seeker whose career was built on bootlicking” – Presidency spits fire

Nollywood actress, Jennifer Eliogu drops cool new photos, releases song

SHAMEFUL: Lecturer stripped naked after getting involved in a sex-for-marks scandal (PHOTOS)

Behind the scenes: Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, uncut and smack in your face (PHOTOS)

Body to die for: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye turns up the heat in new promo shots (PHOTOS)

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