by Perry Brimah I can imagine a small girl, who must have thought of the first sexual experience with her own husband some years to come, experiencing it now with criminals, with a man she never desired, on a bare floor of a cursed forest, an environment polluted with guns, mortars, bullets, filth, sorrows, tears... Read More
by Ogunsanwo Bamidele These are some of the most popular quotes from yesterdays 1 hour 43 minutes media chat with the president…. ON SECURITY “…I believe most Nigerians are happy…there is no story that any of them (referring to the missing school girls) has been injured or dead….” “….let us reassure them that... Read More
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by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls:US to deploy troops to rescue abducted girls President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday accepted the offer of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, to assist Nigerian troops towards rescuing the abducted 234 secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State. Disclosing this to State House correspondents, the Special... Read More
by Akan Ido With millions of users on social media calling for the Nigerian Federal government to rescue about 276 schoolgirls abducted by men suspected to be members of the deadly Boko Haram Islamic sect in Borno, the #BringBackOurGirls campaign is arguably the most successful civil engagement campaign ever. Local and international celebrities like Wyclef Jean,... Read More
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by Zara Mustapha One of the girls who escaped being abducted by Boko Haram insurgents recounted her ordeal on witnessing the abduction and how she managed to escape. In a one-minute video, the girl whose name and face was not revealed, explained that she escaped when she realised that something was amiss with the armed... Read More
by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi, has released his 30-man World Cup list, which includes Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo and Joel Obi. A member of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Paul Bassey, made the list public on Tuesday. All invited players are expected to report in camp on May 26, before... Read More
by Mark Amaza But how safe is the South really from Boko Haram? Is it because they cannot attack anywhere there or because they have not chosen to? For the past five years that Nigeria has battled terrorism since the emergence of the Boko Haram terrorist organization, all the attacks have been in the North.... Read More
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by Times of India It can tempting to do so, but picking pimples can only push them deeper into the skin. The bacteria goes deeper into the pores, causing infection and a worse case of acne or even scarring. Dirt and oil are a cause of pimples so keep skin clean by washing the... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong This is not the first time the terrorists have done this, but it is the first time enough people have paid attention. Now, they demand action from their government, whose primary purpose is supposed to be their security and welfare. One of the biggest pit falls with occupying high political office, is the... Read More
by Kingsley Ahanonu The efforts of the Nigerian press in projecting the nation’s image all these while have been commendable. But the string that caused the massive admiration of the populace towards the media for their objectivity has gradually been eroded. Every 3rd of May is observed as World Press Day. And each year, the... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The fact that Rihanna has a racy fashion sense is no longer news. The singer looked absolutely glamorous at the Met Gala in New York City yesterday, baring her toned midriff in a white look she co-designed with Stella McCartney. However, later that night, the 26-year-old singer quite literally became the butt... Read More
by Temitope Isedowo These abductors are men but they are not men like your papa. They are terrorists, the worst of creation. They kill, rape and maim, and they do it as often as they blink. Dear Daughter, Today is May 6 2014. Nigeria (perhaps your future nationality) is on fire. I know you’re up... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Ndani TV presents Stripped with makeup artist and beauty therapist Lola Maja-Okojevoh as its guest. On this edition of Stripped, Lola shares her beauty secrets on how to keep your skin clear and youthful always. Want to know her secrets on how to keep you skin looking beautiful? Watch this video, learn and enjoy:... Read More
by Times of India These fruits contain nutrients that increase blood circulation to the lower back, reducing the pain. Instead of popping a pill the next time you suffer from pain, opt for some of these healthier options easily available in your kitchen cabinets. Cherries: According to research, these tiny, sweet fruits help... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje As Nigeria hosts the 25th World Economic Forum on Africa, on 7 – 9 May, 2014 Y! Africa has partnered with the Global Shapers Hub in Abuja to present a special issue. The special issue focuses on SHAPE Africa, which holds on 5 – 6 May in Abuja, just before the Forum.... Read More
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by Akan Ido The Police in Abuja have recovered a school bus, a Toyota Hiace with registration number XG 246 GWA, belonging to The Vine International Academy, Nyanya, Phase IV, on the outskirts of Abuja, which was reportedly snatched at gunpoint about 7.45am of today. Police Operatives attached to Nasarawa Police Command, following a massive hunt, have... Read More
by Waziri Adio Also, now that Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Malala Yousafzai, and others including Western NGOs and media organisations have helped to internationalise the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, we as citizens of Nigeria can all do more to ensure that our government does its job, and that it does it competently,... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Forget the fancy frocks and gorgeous gowns, this nearly-naked man stole everyone’s attention at the Met Ball last night. The mystery dude turned up at the glamorous event wearing nothing but his birthday suit with some pink material failing to cover his private parts. While celebrities and Hollywood’s elite arrived in style, the... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo At the same time I sit on the board of Enough is Enough Nigeria, which is passionately, angrily demanding that the world cancels the World Economic Forum on Africa to send a message to our lethargic president that he must find the 234 girls who have been missing for 18 days, and stop the... Read More
by Life Span It’s true that competition for the most coveted jobs has become intense. Most job seekers wish they could unlock the secret formula to winning the hearts and minds of employers. There are a few characteristics that employers value most in their employees – characteristics that can be possessed by all,... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani decided to take her ‘twins’ out for a little air, but thankfully, she didn’t expose them for all to admire see. The Chocolate City first lady managed to preserve her decency by covering her boobs with her bare hands. We think the photo is sexy though. What do you... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The Met Gala in New York yesterday almost seemed like a mild competition amongst the celebrities who came with their significant others. Two couples who stood out on the red carpet are Jay Z and Beyonce, and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (who suffered a mild wardrobe malfunction when she ‘accidentally’ flashed... Read More
by Zara Mustapha It is the battle of the plunging necklines between music diva, Beyonce, Hollywood actress, Jessica Alba and supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. Beyonce opted for a black dress with frills, high slits and plunging neckline, covering her face with see-through black veil, while Jessica looked regal in gold dress and Gisele in... Read More
by Zara Mustapha According to online media platform, SaharaReporters, Boko Haram militants have allegedly abducted 8 teenage girls in Waranbe, Borno state. The terrorists group have reportedly stepped up attacks in the state overnight, sacking police and army checkpoints in Gamboru Ngala and Shanni near the Nigerian/Camerounian border. The insurgents were reported to have also raided Waranbe... Read More
by Zara Mustapha More details have emerged concerning the hijacking of a school bus in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. According to online newspaper Premium Times, the hijack attempt on Tuesday morning was actually a case of armed robbery. It was gathered that an official of The Vine International Academy, the school in the Nyanya area of Abuja... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo May is truly a fun-filled month to Nigerian shoppers, fashion lovers, football lovers, school students and other Nigerians looking forward to events such as the Uefa champions league final, roland garros, school resumption, shopping discount days, workers day holiday and children’s day. The month kicked off in grand style with the smashing Konga Worker’s day mega... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje There’s a movement currently going on, and it’s all about being Natural and Nigerian! Are you a Nigerian? Do you really love Naija? Prove to us that you are truly Naija by doing the everyday thing the Naija way. Every day from today to the 9th of May, Closeup will... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A video where the First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, is seen weeping, has gone viral, not because people want to see her in tears, but because of some of the statements she made. One of the interesting parts of the video was when “Mama Peace” asked the principal of the school... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Chrissy Teigen, sports illustrated model and wife of musician, John Legend, was fully present at the MET gala held in New York on Monday, with her husband by her side The model was all smiles at the red carpet as she flashed major side boob which gained the attention of the photographers as... Read More