Is this the thanks we get, South Africa? Nigeria goes for its pound of flesh – All the details of the diplomatic row

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Factory78tv: R2BEES – Ghanaian 55th Independence Backstage interview

by Chi Ibe Ghanaian Afrobeat stars R2bees were in London headlining the Indig02 for the 55th Ghanaian independence celebrations. The event was put together by West Coast UK, Alordia and ABM featuring some of Ghana’s finest artistes in R2bees and Stay Jay including UK Afrobeat acts, Vibe squad, Mista Silva, May7ven and a many more. Factory78tv caught up with R2bees before their performance... Read More

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Wale Adetula: Set fire to the rain

…if you’re so convinced he has feelings for you but can’t figure out why he can’t seem to commit, let him go… I’m a little bit pi***d right now so y’all have to bear with me. Before I begin, let me just state that I’m shoving the bro-code to the curb today. Why? Cause I... Read More

Hot Stuff: Phenom – ‘Omo Naija’

by Seyi Lawal Mo’Cheddah might have left Knighthouse, but the label is not slowing down at all as they have presented the debut video of rapper, Phenom. The video is for the single, ‘Omo Naija’ and we say Phenom is indeed one to watch. Clarence Peters directed the shoot and while we have our reservations, Phenom’s skill makes... Read More

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Nigerian Idol contestants stun fans, judges and audience with superlative American legend show

by Chi Ibe Following the success of the popular Highlife weekend on the show, Nigerian Idol upped the ante with their latest offering. Themed ‘The American Legend show’, the final six performed hits from American stars through the years; from Elvis to Donna Summer, the night was replete with a medley of hits. Joining the... Read More

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Patricia Omoqui: D guy swagga don improve! 8 tips to step up your swagga

For sexual health, why not try abstinence? If you do get sexually intimate, do the cool thing: use proper protection. I see many people who think they have “Swagger.” You know the type–they wave dollar bills, drive fast cars, wear bling-bling and pop-pop-pop-pop-pop champagne. Often, when you get talking with a person like this you... Read More

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#BabyDaddySyndrome: The difference between a father and a ‘baby daddy’

by Lekan Olarenwaju In essence, simply sending timely child-support payments does little to elevate a man from the status of Baby Daddy to Father “B-A-B-Y-M-A-M-A”; The word “Baby Mama” spelled out was an integral part of the chorus from American Idol alum, Fantasia Barrino’s third single “Baby Mama”, from her debut album “Free Yourself”. According to... Read More

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#BabyDaddySyndrome: The making of the ‘Accidental Dad’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang On Monday, blogville and every popular social media on this side of the divide were awash with the news of Ice Prince Zamani’s new love child. The gist has it that the baby mama is a certain Bimbo Babatunde. The 20-year-old is a former student of Houdegbe North American University and is believed to have dated Ice Prince’s label... Read More

Is the ‘baby daddy’ syndrome growing on us?

by Rachel Ogbu Nothing about being a baby-daddy is straight forward no matter how popular it is. There was a time the phrase ‘born out of wedlock’ or even ‘love child’ used to send shivers down the spine. It used to be such a big deal if a girl got pregnant with the child of her... Read More

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Did he snap? Policeman attacks Inspector, shoots self in Port Harcourt

by Lekan Olanrewaju A Rivers State police officer on Tuesday took his own life in Port Harcourt. Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, spokesman for the Rivers state police command, confirmed this development. According to him, the officer had shot and wounded an Inspector, before shooting himself in the chest and ending his life. He explained that the officer... Read More

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“Nigeria is a must-visit destination abi?” – Check out yesterday’s top tweets

by Lekan Olanrewaju From thoughts on the Nigeria/South Africa deportation issues to commendation (and condemnation of Arsenal FC), check out what everyone was talking about on twitter yesterday. @BankyW: If ur gonna go down, Go down swinging. Bigups to @arsenal… We came up a goal short, but there’s no shame in beating Milan 3-0. @ogundamisi:... Read More

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Japheth Omojuwa: “Give me a good head…” (YNaija Frontpage)

You want to turn around a nation? Fix the head. Any man with a good enough head will argue universal principles with you and turn them on their head. It takes a good head to argue that action does not equal reaction. You need a great head to successfully argue that Zambia did not really... Read More

VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage of Teeklef’s ‘Nobis’ Project

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Klef Records headlining artiste, Ebuka ‘Teeklef’ Unogu, who is under iBlends’ talent management, is set to embark on a new project. It’s a prelude to the highly anticipated mixtape ‘Nobis’, which means “No beat is safe”. After winning Eldee The Don’s Producers competition and emerging as the second runner up in Don... Read More

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Charly Boy Reality Show – See photos from the street event

What: Charly Boy Reality Show Hunt. Where: Shitta (under the bridge), Surulere Lagos. When: 03 March, 2012.

Deportation: Nigeria threatens South Africa with retaliation

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly warned that it may be forced to reciprocate the deportation of about 125 Nigerians on Sunday by the South African authority. The citizens were turned back at the airport due to the fact they came into the country without appropriate travel documents, particularly, the Yellow Fever... Read More

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New Video: ‘Ole’ – Temisan

by ‘Ifreke Inyang After literally stealing our hearts with the audio, Temisan has finally released the video for the song, ‘Ole’. Born Tonnie Temisan Francis, this young artiste radiates all the romantic charm at his disposal in this love-themed video. Temisan is currently signed to Big Brother Africa 2009 winner, Kevin Pam, and his Down... Read More

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“He’s alive”- Prisons Service denies death of bombing suspect in custody

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian Prisons Service has denied reports of the death of one of the suspected masterminds of the 1 October, 2010 bomb blast in Abuja, Tiemkenfa Osvwo. “I am not aware of his death. I don’t know what happened to him,” said Kayode Odeyemi, the Prisons Public Relations Officer. “I just read... Read More

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Aso FM reporter- Ugochi Anyaka bags UN’s Young Environmental Journalist Award

by Chi Ibe On 12 February, Abuja Aso FM reporter, Ugochi Anyaka received the United Nations Environment Programme’s Young Environmental Journalist Award (YEJA) in Nairobi, Kenya. Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director, Joseph Murphy, US Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-HABITAT and Patricia Okoed-Bukumunhe, the previous winner of the award were all on stage to present the award to 29-year-old... Read More

$4.648 Trillion: National Assembly gears up to pass new budget

by Lekan Olanrewaju The various committees set up in the National Assembly are expected to conclude their work on the 2012 ‘Appropriation Bill’ this week following amendments by the Executive. A deadline was issued by the National Assembly two weeks ago for the committees to forward their reports to the Appropriation Committees of the National Assembly.... Read More

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“There are still enormous tremendous challenges ahead of us”- INEC boss tells new Commissioners

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has sworn in five newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners. At the inauguration ceremony which took place on Monday, he advised the new Commissioners, who include Prof. Jacob Jatau, Baba Yusuf, Segun Agbaje, Austine Okojie and Nasir Ayilara, to imbibe the culture of fairness and greater discipline while... Read More

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: “If the people lead, the leaders will follow” (YNaija Frontpage)

“I seen people abuse power, use power, misuse and then lose power. Power to the people at last, it’s a new hour” -Kanye West (Power Remix ft. Jay-Z) Lent has been the excuse I needed to get off my twitter addiction. However, the activity around the guilty plea of the “Ogidigbodigbo I of Africa” (as... Read More

“Over 40 vehicles destroyed” – See photos from the weekend violence in Lagos

by Lekan Olanrewaju Over 40 vehicles have been destroyed in fresh violence in lagos over the weekend. The incident occured sunday morning, around Market Street, Oyingbo Lagos. According to eye witness accounts, the trouble started on Saturday after a lawmaker representing Lagos Mainland Federal constituency, Mr. Monsuru Owolabi was harassed at a party around the... Read More

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Hot Stuff: Ruggedman and Mallam Spicy in ‘Girl Wyne’ music video

by Wilfred Okiche Ruggedman is back with a a new video for the single ‘Girl Wyne’ of his ‘Unstoppable’ album. The track features Mallam Spicy and the video has a retro black and white feel to it. Watch here: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1wl9q_VSp4]

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#YNaijaInterview: Mallam Nasir el-Rufai talks politics on Twitter with Alkasim Abdulkadir

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] This Friday, our weekly YNaija Interview was with Mallam Nasir El-rufai, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The interview was conducted by Alkasim Abdulkadir, an international freelance journalist. Here’s an excerpt: @YNaija: Welcome to this week’s edition of the #YNaijaInterview. Our guest today is Mallam Nasir @elrufai. Good morning... Read More

What’s Up Africa: YouTube show features African Teletubbies dancing to D’Banj’s ‘Oliver Twist’

by Chi Ibe This week on What’s Up Africa (WUA), Ikenna Azuike features a debate about the boundaries of African jokes, he also raves about a ‘mysterious’ new African Teletubbies show featuring the Teletubbies dancing to D’Banj’s Oliver Twist. He concludes with music from jazz goddess, Layori and Luis Vuitton’s summer 12 collection inspired by Kenya’s Masai. ‘What’s Up Africa’ is... Read More

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