Photo of the Day: Guys, would you be caught dead in this outfit

by Akan Ido Where is the fashion police when you desperately need them? The picture above is a random one of a guy wearing an ill-fitting white top with a bikini-clad white lady printed on it – who does that?! Guys, would you be caught dead in this outfit? Let’s have your say.

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September 20, 2014

You can relax now, the oil workers have called off their strike

by Laila Ibrahim The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), have suspended their five-day old strike. The industrial action was suspended after a meeting with petroleum minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke. The oil workers had on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike... Read More

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September 20, 2014

For better, for worse has no meaning as husband wants to divorce wife who was raped

by Akan Ido A man has told the Magistrate’s Court in Lagos that he can no longer continue his relationship with his wife after she was gang-raped. The man, Andrew Sewanu, told the court that his tradition does not allow him to stay married to a woman who was raped adding that it is an... Read More

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Andrew Sewanu, Cesi Sewanu, CMS, divorce, Doyin Ramos, Eti-Osa, lagos, rape

September 20, 2014

Movie review: Being Mrs Elliot is fun, fast paced and very flawed

by Wilfred Okiche It is the film that spurred a visit to Aso Rock where actress cum producer, cum first time director, Omoni Oboli sought a private screening with the powers that be. It was the private screening that launched a thousand online comments, as pictures emerged of Mrs. Oboli, shaking hands with Mr. President,... Read More

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September 20, 2014

@GimbaKakanda : We are all circumstantial killers and potential beasts (Y! FrontPage)

by Gimba Kakanda “Can you even hold a gun?” “Shut up, if you see a real war, you will pee in your trousers!” “War is not for the feeble-minded like you!” These are things we hear when paranoid civilians talk tough, consider getting armed, anytime they register their distrust for the system they expect to... Read More

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September 20, 2014

@Oddy4real : As my friend @TundeLeye goes to jail today

by Ayokunle Odekunle I grew up learning some few but very important lessons. One of them was : KEEP VERY FEW FRIENDS AND KEEP AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE OUT OF REACH. Infact, my parents would regularly admonish me never to be caught in the midst of riff-raffs. They would say “You are an Eagle and should... Read More

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September 20, 2014

You like? We present the new look Toke Makinwa (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido On-Air-Personality, Toke Makinwa is apparently excited about her cute new look. Makinwa who recently got married to fitness expert, Maje Ayida shared new photos of herself on Instagram rocking a pixie cut hairstyle as opposed to her usual long flowing mane everyone’s used to. She, however, admitted that the new look makes... Read More

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September 20, 2014

How did he get access to the president’s account? | Youths react to Corps member who donated his N10,000 allowance to GEJ’s re-election bid

by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan got himself a loyal fan during the week. A serving corps member, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi graciously donated N10,000 out of his N19,800 monthly allowee to the president’s re-election bid. The donation was sent alongside a concise letter which read in part, “Nigerians are behind you. We see your good works in power, transportation,... Read More

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Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, Goodluck Jonathan

September 20, 2014

Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Former manager of the Super Eagles, Clemens Westerhof, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation to renew Stephen Keshi’s contract. Westerhof, who led Nigeria to the 1994 world cup in the USA, warned that failure to extend Keshi’s contract will spell doom for the team. In an interview with sports newspaper, Complete Sports,... Read More

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September 20, 2014

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Kennedy Odede (TFAA Prize in Advocacy and Activism)

by Kolapo Olapoju In 2004, Kennedy Odede, a young Kenyan started the ‘Shining Hope for Communities ‘, an advocacy outreach which combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban slums by linking tuition free schools for girls to holistic social services for all. Odede says while growing up in Kibera, he lived the realities... Read More

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September 20, 2014

They are all getting on the train || Another Nigerian politician joins Twitter

by Emma Chidiogo Recently joining the club of Nigerian politicians who are social media friendly, is the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Muazu. Muazu joined Twitter (@Muazuaa) on the 23rd of May, 2014. In his first tweet, he updated “I am the National Chairman of the #PeoplesDemocraticParty Twub. For... Read More

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@Muazuaa, Ahmadu Adamu Muazu, Kayode Fayemi, Nasir el-Rufai, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan

September 20, 2014

@Wildeji : These are diseases you can catch from your pet (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun Your pet can give you so much: love, attention, entertainment, company – and infection. But being alert to some of these problems can help to keep you and your pet healthy. Whether you own a dog or a cat, a bird or a reptile, a rabbit or fish, you should be aware... Read More

(Y!Superblogger), deji asiru balogun, diseases, opinion, pets, ynaija

September 20, 2014

More darkness ahead Nigeria: Power supply is going to get worse, much worse

by Emma Chidiogo In the past few days, Lagosians have decried the poor state of power supply in the state. Many areas in the mega city have not seen light in the past two to three days, which has raised questions over the NOIPolls reports in the month of August which stated that Nigerians voted... Read More

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September 20, 2014

“Only you can stop yourself…” : Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ebi Atawodi

by Francesca Uriri Very seldom is a person able to have informed opinions on arts, science, culture, technology and marketing all at once, but Ebi Atawodi does; and manages to make it look effortless. She talks about standing out, being innovative, expanding horizons, and the absolutely essential need to travel. Ebi Atawodi is the Chief... Read More

africa, Ebi Atawodi, Francesca Uriri, Leading Ladies, ynaija

September 20, 2014

@Ayourb to @Saatah : This is not a rejoinder, it is an education on how not to write.

by Ayobami Oyalowo Read: @Ayourb: Pastor Oritsejafor should resign and face the music [ HERE] Read: @Saatah to @Ayourb on #OritsejaforGate : No one is entitled to be ignorant (A Rejoinder) [HERE] I have chosen to speak up, to educate a wilful, and capriciously ignorant and misguided young man who chose to delve into a... Read More

Ayo Oritsejafor, ayo oyalowo, Saatah Nubari

September 20, 2014

@DeleMomodu : Please, leave President Jonathan alone!

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, this is a very difficult moment in our country. It is also a confusing period for many of us. The only way to make sense out of the nonsense is to join the madness. We need to put ourselves in the position of those who see nothing wrong with our... Read More

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September 20, 2014

#Ebola: School resumes on Monday, how are the students taking it?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This Monday, primary schools and secondary schools will reopen in Lagos and most other states. This is in line with the federal government’s directive that schools should reopen on September 22. Ebola broke out in Nigeria in July after a foreigner who had the virus came into the country and infected a... Read More

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Ebola, education, lagos, nigeria, students

September 20, 2014

Solomon Osadolor: Would you rather be happy or smart? (Y! Superblogger)

by Solomon Osadolor **************************** DISCLAIMER: This writer allegedly suffers from delusions of grandeur and narcissism. Reader’s discretion is advised. **************************** 1. “Some people have the Messiah Complex; they need to save the world. Some others have got the Rubik’s Complex; they need to solve a puzzle.”~Dr. Wilson(Tv character). I’m a hound. I hunt for information;... Read More

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September 20, 2014

Catholic Bishops are not happy with GEJ

by Akan Ido The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have expressed their displeasure at the state of insecurity in the country. The Bishops released a statement recently at the Second Annual Plenary in Warri, Delta State, urging the Federal Government to be more alive to its responsibility of securing the lives and properties of citizens.... Read More

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boko haram, Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Church, nigeria, Politics

September 20, 2014

Meet the man who opened a gay-friendly mosque in SA

by Akan Ido A Muslim academic, Taj Hargey has opened a gay-friendly mosque in South Africa. As if that was not astonishing enough, Hargey also stated that women would be allowed to lead prayers in the mosque. They would also be allowed to be in the same room with men. His action has, however, drawn criticisms... Read More

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September 20, 2014

Building collapse: Lagos zeroes in on TB Joshua’s Synagogue

by Akan Ido The Lagos State Government has marked several buildings in the Synagogue Church complex for structural integrity test. A multi-storey guest house in the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) premises collapsed last week leaving scores of people dead. Over eighty people have been declared dead while many more sustained injuries. The Lagos... Read More

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Abimbola Animashaun-Odunayo, Governor Babatunde Fashola, LASBCA, Olutoyin Ayinde, SCOAN, TB Joshua

September 19, 2014

Another church building falls down, this time in Edo State

by Akan Ido A one-storey church building has collapsed in Edo State exactly a week after a guest house within the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) collapsed, killing scores of worshippers. Reports say the recent building collapse occurred earlier today at Uzama Street, Uzebu quarters in Egor Local Government Area killing... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Rest easy guys: @TundeFashola declares Lagos #Ebola FREE

by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola has declared Lagos State Ebola free. The governor on Friday said the last individual under surveillance has been declared free of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. Fashola said this today at the Secretariat Central Mosque, Alausa, where he observed Jumat Prayers. The governor said the development meant that the... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Another Nigerian behaving badly in India, nabbed with large stash of ganja

by Damilola Jagun A Nigerian man has been arrested in Goa, India, for allegedly possessing marijuana worth Rs.55,000(N147,709). According to a Goa Police spokesperson’s statement on Friday, 19 September, the 26-year-old man, Innocent Eneanya was arrested while selling the contraband drug near a petrol pump at the beach village of Arambol, 40 km from Panaji.... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Austin Eguavon and Dolphins goalkeeper win League Bloggers award for August

by China Acheru Augustine Eguavoen, head coach of Gombe United, and Dolphins goalkeeper and captain, Sunday Rotimi, have been named the ‘Manager and Player of the League Bloggers Awards (LBA) for the month of August. The pair posted impressive results with their teams in the ongoing Glo Premier League season last month. Eguavoen won the... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Video: M-Kaze drops video for ‘Take you home’ (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen It’s finally here is the official video for one of the most anticipated song of the year “Take you home”by ama sound recording artiste M-kaze. The song which was released earlier this year has gained massive air play all over Nigeria and has become a radio favorite. the video is directed by XYZ of capital dreams... Read More

September 19, 2014

“Her son raped my wife” || Man beheads 45-year-old woman in Ebonyi

by Azubuike Azikiwe Chinedu Nweke, a 32-year-old man has been arrested for beheading a woman, whose son raped his pregnant wife in Ebonyi. Nweke was paraded before journalists on Thursday, 18 September, at the police headquarters in the state, for murdering Philomena Nwega, the 45-year-old mother of his wife’s rapist. The suspect told journalists that he... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Jonathan does not have the capacity and experience to be President – @Atiku

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has come under immense criticism of late, the most recent coming from a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who said the President does not have the necessary experience and capacity to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who is also the Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the comments... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Nigeria’s growth prospects look strong in 2014 – Okonjo Iweala

by Tunji Andrews Nigeria’s finance minister said on Friday, 19 September, that she is confident that growth in 2014 will be around the government’s latest forecast of 6.5 percent after discounting the economic impact of the insurgency waged by the Islamist group Boko Haram. This assertions would be from a strong economic showing in the... Read More

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September 19, 2014

#IfScotlandWasNigeria: The new hashtag on the streets of Twitter

by Shaun Eweni Twitter has been known for creating infamous trends almost every day. But who expected that this will come out of the situation in the United Kingdom in response to the Scottish referendum which was decided earlier today. The people of Scotland voted to stay in Great Britain – 1,914,187 citizens voted ‘No’... Read More

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#IfScotlandWasNigeria, Scotland Votes, Scottish referendum, united kingdom

Photo of the Day: Guys, would you be caught dead in this outfit

You can relax now, the oil workers have called off their strike

For better, for worse has no meaning as husband wants to divorce wife who was raped

Movie review: Being Mrs Elliot is fun, fast paced and very flawed

@GimbaKakanda : We are all circumstantial killers and potential beasts (Y! FrontPage)

@Oddy4real : As my friend @TundeLeye goes to jail today

You like? We present the new look Toke Makinwa (PHOTOS)

How did he get access to the president’s account? | Youths react to Corps member who donated his N10,000 allowance to GEJ’s re-election bid

Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Kennedy Odede (TFAA Prize in Advocacy and Activism)

They are all getting on the train || Another Nigerian politician joins Twitter

@Wildeji : These are diseases you can catch from your pet (Y! Superblogger)

More darkness ahead Nigeria: Power supply is going to get worse, much worse

“Only you can stop yourself…” : Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ebi Atawodi

@Ayourb to @Saatah : This is not a rejoinder, it is an education on how not to write.

@DeleMomodu : Please, leave President Jonathan alone!

#Ebola: School resumes on Monday, how are the students taking it?

Solomon Osadolor: Would you rather be happy or smart? (Y! Superblogger)

Catholic Bishops are not happy with GEJ

Meet the man who opened a gay-friendly mosque in SA

Building collapse: Lagos zeroes in on TB Joshua’s Synagogue

Another church building falls down, this time in Edo State

Rest easy guys: @TundeFashola declares Lagos #Ebola FREE

Another Nigerian behaving badly in India, nabbed with large stash of ganja

Austin Eguavon and Dolphins goalkeeper win League Bloggers award for August

Video: M-Kaze drops video for ‘Take you home’ (WATCH)

“Her son raped my wife” || Man beheads 45-year-old woman in Ebonyi

Jonathan does not have the capacity and experience to be President – @Atiku

Nigeria’s growth prospects look strong in 2014 – Okonjo Iweala

#IfScotlandWasNigeria: The new hashtag on the streets of Twitter

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