Going Green: Brazil introduces get-out-of-jail initiatives for prisoners

by Isi Esene Now, the rule in many small town Brazil prisons is: Generate electricity and get out of jail! Prisoners now have a sure way of shortening their prison sentences because for every 3-8 hour shift a prisoner pedals a bike, they get one day off their sentence, according to BBC News. The energy... Read More

brazil, jail, literacy, Power

July 16, 2012

Nigerian women are the world’s most unfaithful – Durex

By Isi Esene We hate to burst your bubble people, but a recently released survey report has revealed that Nigerian women are the most unfaithful in the world. The survey interviewed 29,000 people in 36 countries. Also contained in the report is that; Thailand men are the most unfaithful in the world, with 54 percent... Read More

Condom, Durex, Nigerian, relationship, women

July 16, 2012

Nse Ikpe-Etim: It’s an illusion – Girl does not NEED boy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

The books and movies don’t tell you that sometimes boy is evil and girl gets her heart handed to her in a million pieces. As I sit to write, the song playing in my head is Cat Steven’s “First cut is the deepest” but in my case, it was my second. So I can say... Read More

heartbreak. YNaija 30 Days, Love & Relationships

July 16, 2012

We can now do DNA tissue tests locally – OAUTH CMD

by Isi Esene Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital’s (OAUTH) Medical Director, Prof. Olusanya Adejuyigbe, said over the weekend that the hospital can now do DNA tissue tests. The CMD said it could not assist in conducting a DNA test on the Dana crash victims because their bodies were burnt and there was no blood in... Read More

Dana, DNA, OAUTH, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Olusanya Adejuyigbe

July 16, 2012

Mummy, International: Woman delivers twins, each in a separate country

by Lekan Olanrewaju An English woman has given birth to a set of twins; an occurrence which wouldn’t be getting so much attention save for the tiny fact that each of them was born in a different country. The mother, Donna Keenan, gave birth to Dylan Joseph at about 10 p.m on July 1 in the living... Read More

babies, england, Scotland

July 15, 2012

Did you miss this? Goldie is out of the Big Brother Africa house

by Hauwa Gambo Goldie, who is the only Nigerian still left in the Big Brother Stargame House has been evicted today. This has dashed the hopes of many Nigerians who had thought she would sustain the trend for the past three years, and go on to win the competition. As everyone knows by now, Goldie... Read More

big brother, emotional, Goldie, musician, prezzo

July 15, 2012

Deadly Double Ds: Katy Perry’s bra deemed a health hazard

by Adeniyi Abdul Katy Perry may get a lot of attention for her set of breasts and clearly she doesn’t mind, judging by her shooting whip cream and fireworks out of them in two videos, but one person who’s a bit more cautious when it comes to her chest region is her insurance company. The... Read More

Katy Perry, Music

July 15, 2012

Endorsed by the Vice Presidency: Kano weds 250 couples

by Isi Esene This might not be your dream wedding but it surely serves its purpose. The Kano State Government yesterday conducted a mass wedding for 250 couples, this is the second one in its series being co-ordinated by the State Hisbah Board, the first one held on May 15 at the Kano Central Mosque.... Read More

brides, divorce, Hisbah, kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, wedding

July 15, 2012

Peter Culshaw and Joe Muggs discuss the new Nigerian pop scene on UK Radio show 5

by Seyi Lawal Peter Culshaw who just returned to the UK from Lagos, spoke on the Radio show 5 about his tour d’horizon of the dynamic Nigerian pop scene, featuring Asa, Tiwa Savage, 2Face, Flavour and D’Banj, the “Koko-Master”, who has just had his first UK Top 10 hit with “Oliver Twist”. Also discussed was the... Read More

Asa, D'banj, nigerian pop, UK Radio show 5

July 15, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Graduating from tribalism to nepotism (YNaija FrontPage)

As much as appointing the first lady is not legally wrong, the obvious message of sycophancy and political bias that the appointment sends is what worries me. The news that our first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan had been appointed a permanent secretary by the Bayelsa State governor has been dissected and butchered in the news... Read More

July 15, 2012

At last, we are making money – Tinapa’s managing director celebrates

by Chi Ibe Tinapa’s managing director, Bassey Ndem announced that the business and leisure resort has recorded significant successes in recent times. According to him, the resort had hosted numerous international activities, and its hotel is currently the most performing hotel in Cross River.“There are a lot of good things in Tinapa, There is an air... Read More

calabar, Cross River State, Leisure Resort, Tinapa Business

July 15, 2012

‘Gbenga Sesan: Why giving up is not an option (30 Days, 30 Voices)

But how long will a nation once known as a giant continue the act of burying her head in the sand? Change agents come, change agents go, but the sore livelihoods remain. So, what must we do? It was one of those afternoons in Lagos. The sun was up in all its might, as if... Read More

gbenga sesan, giving up, YNaija 30 Days

July 15, 2012

We’ve been abandoned – Dana crash victims’ families

by Isi Esene The families of the victims of the Dana Air crash have resolved to unite and form a formidable front in facing the challenges which might arise as a result of the unfortunate accident. They complained of neglect by the authorities claiming that nothing concrete has been done so far to ease their... Read More

dana crash, muson, Nigerian Leadership Initiative, NLI, victims

July 15, 2012

LISTEN: D’Banj drops new single “Oyato”

Produced by J-Sleek, the number sees D’Banj go back to his harmonica and sing about his stature as an artist now. Check on it. [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dbanj-oyato.mp3|titles=dbanj-oyato]

D Banj, J-Sleek, Music, Oyato

July 15, 2012

FaithNaija: Nathaniel Bassey and Enitan Adaba sing ‘Imela’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang ‘Imela’ is the Ibo word for ‘Thank you.’ And that is what Nathaniel Bassey and Enitan Adaba have to say to the Almighty God in this awesome worship track. The song emphasises the fact that we are not worthy to stand before the Lord or sing his praises. But because he poured out himself... Read More

catherine adaba, faithnaija, gospel music, imela, nathaniel bassey

July 15, 2012

‘I’d like to play with Van Persie, but I can replace him if he leaves’ – Podolski

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal’s new boy, Lukas Podolski, says he would love to play alongside wantaway striker, Robin van Persie at the Emirates. He however admits that the possibility doesn’t lie in his hands. “All I can say is Van Persie had an amazing record last season and hopefully there is a way he can stay... Read More

arsenal, arsene wenger, emirates, lukas podolski, robin van persie

July 15, 2012

“There is a need for a rethink” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is very displeased with Nigeria’s education system

by Adeniyi Abdul Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has criticised the Nigerian educational system, decrying the “ineffective” regulatory structure and constant mass failures recorded during examinations. Speaking in Lagos at the 2012 Isaac Moghalu Foundation Leadership Lecture tagged: “Education and Development: Paradigm Shift,” she criticised the existence of two examinations... Read More

neco, ngozi okonjo iweala, nigeria, SSCE, WAEC, World Citizen

July 14, 2012

The write way to greatness: Fidelity Bank holds 5th edition of its creative writing workshop

by Isi Esene Oceanview Restaurant played host to the finale of this year’s Fidelity Bank International Creative Writing Workshop tagged “The write way to greatness”. This edition, which is the 5th in its series, was anchored by Helon Habila, Aminatta Forna, and Sally Keith. It is designed to guide upcoming writers in honing their skills... Read More

July 14, 2012

For the Records: The Edo State 2012 Budget of Continuity

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. FY2012 BUDGET OF CONTINUITY 1 Table of Content Budget Summary ……………………………………………………………………………. 2 Revenue ……………………………………………………………………………. 3-17 Recurrent Expenditure …………………………………………………………………………… 18 -22 Capital Receipt …………………………………………………………………………… 23 – 31 Consolidated Revenue Funds Charges ………………………………………………………………………….. 32 – 33 Capital Budget o Summary …………………………………………………………………… 35 o Agriculture ………………………………………………………………………….. 36 – 37 o Fisheries …………………………………………………………………………… 38 o... Read More

2012, budget, Edo state, elections, Oshiomhole

July 14, 2012

Dele Momodu: The day Abiola died

On Monday June 14, I got through to Nduka Obaigbena in Lagos who had some high-level information that Abiola was going to win the election but that it would be cancelled. Fellow Nigerians, exactly 14 years ago Nigeria lost a rare and priceless gem, Chief Moshood Abiola, a proud son of Africa. What you are... Read More

Abiola, Dele Momodu

July 14, 2012

“I wasn’t committed”: Oprah gives another excuse for OWN failure

by Seyi Lawal Day time TV queen, Oprah Winfrey has spoken up, yet again, about her TV network ratings. It is not the first time Winfrey has spoken about the challenges she has been facing with turning Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN, into the ratings magnet that she is known for. In the past, Winfrey has... Read More

Oprah, OWN network, poor ratings

July 14, 2012

Nigeria is on a “gradual descent to anarchy” says our Justice minister

by Adeniyi Abdul If you’re worried about the state of Nigeria, don’t fret; you’ve got a friend in the attorney-general of the Federation and minister for Justice Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, who has stated that Nigeria is on a “gradual descent to anarchy”. But not to worry, because, according to him, the government is concerned... Read More

boko haram, Insecurity, Justice, nigeria, terrorism

July 14, 2012

Report: Prayer mat that lights up when facing Mecca invented

by Chi Ibe A Muslim prayer mat that lights up when it faces Mecca has been launched. Invented by London-based Turkish designer Soner Ozenc, EL Sajjadah uses an embedded digital compass to find Mecca based on the mat’s current location, information the user gives to the mat’s tiny computer, the Huffington Post reports. Only two prototypes... Read More

lights, Mecca, prayer mat

July 14, 2012

3 years for ‘one-way’ driving: Law to jail Lagos traffic offenders

by Isi Esene Traffic offenders in Lagos are in for a difficult time if the proposed law by the Lagos State House of Assembly which seeks to prohibit the act of driving against traffic is signed into law by the governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola. The bill stipulates that driving against traffic is punishable with a... Read More

governor fashola, Lagos State House of Assembly, Lastma, LSHA

July 14, 2012

Top 5 breakup foods and their healthy alternatives

Following a breakup, many of us naturally turn to high-calorie foods to help ease the pain and make us feel better. However, a diet of junk food can have implications on your health and appearance that will stick with you long after your ex has become a distant memory. Fortunately, there are many foods that... Read More

breakup foods, Love, relationship

July 13, 2012

Greatest Yabatech: LASTMA official abducted by students

by Adeniyi Abdul Chaos ensued yesterday as students of the Yaba College of Technology allegedly attacked members of the Lagos Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA. The students are said to have abducted a LASTMA official in addition to wounding three others at the LASTMA Zone 15 Office, Iponri where they also vandalised four impounded vehicles. The... Read More

lagos, Lastma, nigeria, Yabatech

July 13, 2012

Dying to have some coffee? – Starbucks to open in funeral home (with free Wi-Fi)

by Adeniyi Abdul Residents of South Carolina who find it hard staying awake through funeral services need not fret anymore as the good folks over at Starbucks are set to open a branch in a funeral home. No Starbucks sign will be displayed in the funeral home and Starbucks employees won’t actually be working there... Read More

Funeral Home, South Carolina, Starbucks

July 13, 2012

‘Zombie virus’? Commercial sex worker charged for biting off client’s tongue

by Isi Esene A 23-year-old commercial sex worker, Charity Archibong, has been ordered to be remanded in prison by an Abuja Magistrate Court for allegedly biting off her client’s tongue. The Police prosecutor, Inspector Clement Egwu, said that one Ephraim Okoronkwo reported the incident on July 9, at the Life Camp Police Station, Abuja. A... Read More

Abuja, commercial sex worker, court, hotel

July 13, 2012

Bomber attacks Shehu of Borno’s palace in Maiduguri

by Isi Esene A suicide bomber has targeted the Shehu of Borno’s palace in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to SaharaReporters, the blast happened around 2pm. Hundreds of worshippers use the palace of the Shehu of Borno as a praying ground for their Friday prayers. A palace source told SaharaReporters that the explosion occurred as the Shehu... Read More

boko haram, Borno, Juma'at prayers, maiduguri, palace, Shehu of Borno, terrorism

Going Green: Brazil introduces get-out-of-jail initiatives for prisoners

Nigerian women are the world’s most unfaithful – Durex

Nse Ikpe-Etim: It’s an illusion – Girl does not NEED boy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

We can now do DNA tissue tests locally – OAUTH CMD

Mummy, International: Woman delivers twins, each in a separate country

Did you miss this? Goldie is out of the Big Brother Africa house

Deadly Double Ds: Katy Perry’s bra deemed a health hazard

Endorsed by the Vice Presidency: Kano weds 250 couples

Peter Culshaw and Joe Muggs discuss the new Nigerian pop scene on UK Radio show 5

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Graduating from tribalism to nepotism (YNaija FrontPage)

At last, we are making money – Tinapa’s managing director celebrates

‘Gbenga Sesan: Why giving up is not an option (30 Days, 30 Voices)

We’ve been abandoned – Dana crash victims’ families

LISTEN: D’Banj drops new single “Oyato”

FaithNaija: Nathaniel Bassey and Enitan Adaba sing ‘Imela’

‘I’d like to play with Van Persie, but I can replace him if he leaves’ – Podolski

“There is a need for a rethink” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is very displeased with Nigeria’s education system

The write way to greatness: Fidelity Bank holds 5th edition of its creative writing workshop

For the Records: The Edo State 2012 Budget of Continuity

Dele Momodu: The day Abiola died

“I wasn’t committed”: Oprah gives another excuse for OWN failure

Nigeria is on a “gradual descent to anarchy” says our Justice minister

Report: Prayer mat that lights up when facing Mecca invented

Photo of the Day: Now here’s something you don’t see everyday

3 years for ‘one-way’ driving: Law to jail Lagos traffic offenders

Top 5 breakup foods and their healthy alternatives

Greatest Yabatech: LASTMA official abducted by students

Dying to have some coffee? – Starbucks to open in funeral home (with free Wi-Fi)

‘Zombie virus’? Commercial sex worker charged for biting off client’s tongue

Bomber attacks Shehu of Borno’s palace in Maiduguri

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