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Report: Governor Danbaba Suntai suffered brain-damage in plane crash
by Akan Ido There are indications that the Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai, who was involved in a plane crash in Adamawa State recently might have suffered a brain damage.…
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“It could be a test of our faith” – David Mark rationalizes increased violence
by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark has warned those who resort to violence and destruction of lives and property in the name of God to stop it. He also…
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Reno’s Weekly Tweets: President Jonathan’s special assistant takes to Twitter to set the records straight (SCREENSHOT)
by Rachel Ogbu Last week, Nigeria received significant bad publicity in the media; from terrorism to fraud... nothing out of the ordinary, well until the country was placed in a…
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Is part-time the new full time in this economy?
by Jesse Herriott So, whenyou are searching for employment and can’t find full-time work, you may have to be a bit more creative; you may find that the payoff suits…
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Not saying “Thank you” may cost you the job
by Peter Bregman Acknowledging each other is our basic responsibility as human beings living in community with other human beings. John, the CEO of a sales organization, sent an email…
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How employers cripple their employees
From BizTechNews It is due to this fear of getting fired that employees strive to seem both vital and dedicated, even though they do so by giving up their free time.…
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The fruit that could kill you
Filling up on grapefruit might help you drop a few pounds, but proceed with caution: It could be hazardous to your health. Turns out, eating grapefruit can cause…
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Remove the log from the CBN first: Reps ‘caution’ Sanusi over his utterances
by Akan Ido The House of Representatives has accused the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, of making utterances capable of heating up the polity. Victor…
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Kikelola Soyode: Titilayo (30 Days, 30 Voices)
Trauma. That’s a word you rarely hear in Nigeria. Some parents do not understand it; some do not even acknowledge it as a REAL issue. Parents tend to believe that…
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Myne Whitman: Some ways to know when you’re in love (Y! Superblogger)
Love heals and when you do fall in love, there is the tendency that you begin to forget any pains you may have in the past, either from childhood or…
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Dilemma of a wife in waiting, a narrative by Folabi Williams
by Folabi Williams Because he knew I had other toasters, he’ll encourage me to ask them for money, like a pimp. That didn’t work, as I refused to do it!…
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Dilemma of a wife in waiting, a narrative by Folabi Williams
by Folabi Williams Model (Stock Photo) And my response was and is still that people change! Guess by good friends he meant the communication style has changed. The things that…
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Traffic Governor: Fashola arrests police officer for riding ‘okada’ on the highway without helmet
by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola continued to spread his new traffic law crusade yesterday with his 'arrest' of a police officer riding a 100CC engine motorcycle popularly called 'Okada'…
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Chude Jideonwo reviews ‘Nollywood till November’ by Charles Novia
Being a Review Presented at the Launch of ‘Nollywood till November’ – the Charles Novia Autobiography – on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria. There is an…
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“We have no protection in this country” – Eyewitnesses narrate Auchi armed robbery experience
by Isi Esene Eyewitnesses have continued to narrate their experience during the invasion on Monday of the polytechnic town of Auchi, Edo State, by armed robbers. The robbers were…
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African City Monopoly Games comes to Lagos this December
by Rachel Ogbu Bestman Games prepares to launch the first African city edition of the game Monopoly. Bestman Games said come December 11, 2012, the City of Lagos Edition of Monopoly will portray…
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Report: Indomie factory shut down by restive youth in Kaduna
by Akan Ido Reports say youth in five communities in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State have shutdown an Indomie factory located in Kaduna South. The community youth…
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Dr. Dre is #1 on Forbes’ highest-paid musicians list for 2012
by Rachel Ogbu Veteran hip-hop artist Dr. Dre, 47, topped Forbes' list of the 25 highest-paid musicians in 2012, released on Thursday. It might be a shock to see Dre…
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Corruption allegations: House of Reps to probe Godsday Orubebe’s Abuja mansion
by Isi Esene A building located in the Mabushi District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, said to belong to the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has become…
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Sad news: Buhari loses first daughter after childbirth
by Hauwa Gambo The first daughter of former Head of State and presidential candidate of the Congress for Political Change, Muhammad Buhari, is dead. The sad event happened this evening…
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Nigeria’s Olympic basketball team member, Chinedu Onyeuku, shot dead in Texas
Chinedu Onyeuku A former Nigerian national basketball player was shot dead in a botched burglary in Texas before Thanksgiving, it has been revealed. According to the Dallas News, Chinedu Onyeuku…
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Nollywood actress goes bald for cancer – See Photo
by Akan Ido Delectable actress, Halima Abubakar, was recently seen spotting a low hair cut with friends and fans buzzing about what the problem might be - is it for…
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The heat is on: PPPRA boss ordered out of House of Assembly for alleged incompetence
by Akan Ido Reginald Stanley, the executive secretary of the petroleum product price regulatory authority (PPPRA) could not believe his ears yesterday when he was ordered out of the venue…
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Esta Morenikeji: Before meets after – A personal weight loss story (Y! Superblogger)
Don’t let anyone convince you that some are born to be thin while some are born to be fat, that my friend is a big lie. A while ago I…
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4 killed and 1 missing in gun duel between Boko Haram and JTF
by Isi Esene A gun battle between men of the Joint Military Task Force and insurgent elements in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital resulted in the death of three men…
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Chi-Chi Egwaoje: To my first love (30 Days, 30 Voices)
Was it the timing? Were we too eager? Somehow, our attempt at love again was headed for a big crash even before it took off. If wishes were horses, beggars…
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Akintunde Oyebode: For love or country (YNaija FrontPage)
Many skilled Nigerians are torn between their determination to remain in the country and the lure of endless possibilities around the globe. Despite the best intentions of the government, the…
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Rugby for Heroes: Sports stars Ugochukwu Monye, Topsy Ojo and team mates strip for charity (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Ugochukwu Monye Ugochukwu Monye, 29 and Topsy Ojo, 27, two international rugby stars will be flaunting their torsos in next year's Rugby For Heroes calendar and they…
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Onoshe Nwabuiku reviews ‘TV activism’, and Gulder Ultimate Search,
Behold, Paschal the ultimate man Exactly eight days ago, Paschal Eronmose Ojezele was unveiled as the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Man at a grand reveal party at the Le Meridien…
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“We might be next” – National Assembly members express fear over ’embarrassing level’ of violence
by Isi Esene Some members of the House of Assembly have expressed their worry at the spate of violent crimes in the country and the seeming incapacity of the government's security…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy