BREAKING: Another bomb explodes at Nyanya (Report)

by Akan Ido A large explosion has been heard around Nyanya/Jikwoyi area of Abuja, with witnesses describing it as a bomb explosion. This is a few kilometres away from where the last bomb blast occurred about two weeks ago leaving several people dead. Sources close to the location of the blast spoke to YNaija.com saying... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls: My statement was misunderstood – Kema Chikwe

by Akan Ido Former Aviation Minister, Kema Chikwe has denied making provocative statements about the circumstances which over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Chibok on April 14. Chikwe who is the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Woman Leader said her question at a prayer session organised yesterday to pray for divine intervention into the unsatisfactory state of affairs... Read More

Fresh out: MAVINS drop cool new track, Dorobucci (LISTEN)

by Akan Ido MAVIN Records is out with a new track called Dorobucci. The song has been trending on Instagram for some days with Don Jazzy’s followers giving varying rendition of the catchy song. Now the track featuring the prolific music producer, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja is... Read More

Nigeria’s problem is not poverty – Jonathan explains

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, faulted the World Bank report which placed Nigeria among the five poorest countries in the world, saying “the nation is not poor.’’ Addressing workers at the May Day rally held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the President said “the challenge of the country is not poverty, but... Read More

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17 things you never appreciated about your mom until your 20s

by Anna Breslaw You know she’ll always be there for you. Even if you do some dumbass thing like start saying “Namaste” at the end of your conversations or killing a person. 1. Her food is amazing. Remember before you left the house for college, when you were bored with her homemade eggplant rollatini and whined that... Read More

‘Stop dwelling on your diet’: 7 weight loss tips you really should try

by Diana Kelly Whether the scale hasn’t budged for one week or six, it’s always a frustrating experience — especially when you feel you’re doing everything “right” to get the weight off. But before you start beating yourself up or throw in the towel on your healthy eating plan, know that you’re not alone. “The... Read More

‘You have to step up, this is beyond politics’ – 2face Idibia tells FG (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha Nigeria’s king of music 2face Idibia has spoken up about the abduction of Chibok schoolgirls by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Borno state. The singer urged the Federal Government to find the girls and bring them back to their families Watch video below: http://distilleryvesper0-4.ak.instagram.com/dbef8b06d13c11e3ba640002c950d2b8_101.mp4 http://distilleryvesper2-2.ak.instagram.com/05f4f426d13e11e38aab0002c9d07ad6_101.mp4

BUSTED: 7 suspected armed robbers arrested in Lagos

by Akan Ido The police in Lagos have arrested suspected armed robbers in different parts of the city between April 24 and April 30. This was disclosed today by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on the security situation in Lagos. She said three of the... Read More

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Ashabi Lewis: A letter to myself on my birthday (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Ashabi Lewis ” You are capable of more things than you know and never give up on your dreams, because you are closer than you think. ” My last birthday was on 11-12-13. Here is a letter I wrote to myself on my birthday: Dear Ashabi, I really don’t know where to start from,... Read More

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Terrible: Woman arrested for pouring hot water on her niece (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A court in Ghana has fined a Nigerian woman, Chinyere Oburoh the sum of GH¢3,600 in place of a year’s jail term for causing harm to her 10-year-old niece. According to the prosecuting counsel Sarah Acquah, she said at about 9:00am on May 19, 2011, the Domestic Violence and Victims’ Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the... Read More

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#StoriesWeHear: Pastor vomits live snake during deliverance

by Zara Mustapha A Ghanaian pastor was alleged to have vomited a live snake at the shrine of a fetish priest leaving residents of the area stunned. According to reports, the pastor (name withheld) who is known for performing miracles had established a number of churches with thousands of congregants in Ghana and abroad. It... Read More

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Buntricia Bastian, Joy Adenuga, Bayo Haastrup, Lola Maja, Eni Balogun, others gather for the Make-up in Nigeria Conference (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The first ever Makeup In Nigeria Conference held in Lagos, Nigeris at The Oriental Hotel on Alril 30, 2014 to a gathering of over 700 makeup artistes, entrepreneurs and beauty influencers.The all-day event which had several beauty brands in Nigeria and Kenya present had over 8 masterclasses and demonstration sessions as well as apanel session... Read More

She’s still got it! Sharon Stone sexes it up wearing a revealingly bodysuit on cover of GQ magazine (PHOTO)

by Zara Mustapha Is it just us or don’t you think that Sharon Stone looks better with age ? The 56-year-old Hollywood diva looked smashing in her latest magazine photo shoot for GQ Italy. The Basic Instinct star showed her timeless sex appeal in see-through lingerie as she poses for the May edition of the Magazine.... Read More

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Someone’s been working out: Rukky Sanda shows off her belly button in cute crop top (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha Nollywood actress/producer Rukky Sanda shows off her fashion sense every chance she gets. The actress showed of her belly button in an animal print crop top and long skirt, a pair of eye wear and a 1,000 watt smile to complete the look. Looks like someone has been visiting the gym.

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Opinion: 2015 is Nigeria’s last chance to get it right

by Amir Abdulazeez Nigerians must consider 2015 to be their last chance to bring any change. Change must not necessarily be by voting in APC or voting out PDP. No, we must have a complete change in the set of people that govern us. Nigeria is arguably the strongest nation not only in Africa... Read More

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“Flavour thinks I’m hot but…”: BBA winner, Dillish opens up on relationship rumours

by ‘Jola Sotubo The winner of Big Brother Africa “The Chase”, Dillish Matthews was in Nigeria recently for the Mr. Nigeria contest. The Namibian beauty, who has been rumoured to be in a relationship with sexy Nigerian musician, Flavour opened up to YNaija.com on the reports, how it felt to win “The Chase” and her... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls: Seun Kuti, Waje, Debola Williams, others protest Chibok schoolgirls abduction in Lagos (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Several people including celebrities have taken to the streets of Lagos to protest the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State. The protest which has attracted the attention of thought leaders all over the world including CNN’s Piers Morgan, Femi Oke, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Keri Hilson and others... Read More

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Opinion: Why the government is not responding to missing Chibok girls

by Afolabi Opanubi Military interventions to save abducted Boko Haram victims have proved fatal, with victims being killed in the rescue process. This is probably a consideration of the government. However, this challenge doesn’t excuse ineffectiveness. Subtler forms of rescuing these girls can be used. On Tuesday, people woke up to the news that girls,... Read More

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Tragic: Diesel truck falls, bursts into flames in Lekki, Lagos (See Photos)

by Adept Balogun According to reports, a fire has broken out on Lekki Admiralty way in Lagos and has resulted in an inferno on the street after a diesel truck fell and burst into flames. Fire fighters are said to be currently battling the blaze even as 4 cars have already been engulfed. The incident... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: By sacking Gulak, Jonathan has lost a dependable ally

by Demola Rewaju Gulak has claimed that he was sacked because he is interested in contesting for the seat of goofy Adamawa state Governor Murtala Nyako but if that were true, he should have been asked to tender his resignation instead of being sacked outright and dropped like a bad egg. The announcement via twitter... Read More

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Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why military rescue of abducted schoolgirls is too risky (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir The march led by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili was unambiguous in asking the President of the Senate, to do all in the power of the Federal Government to ensure that the students were brought back safely. Yesterday, Nigerians came out in Abuja, amidst heavy downpour to march asking for the rescue or release... Read More

Déjà vu: Peaches Geldof’s cause of death finally revealed

by Tutu Akinlabi The demise of British model and television personality, Peaches Geldof was left unresolved after authorities struggled to find a cause of death. However, the wait seems to be over as reports have it that the 25-year-old daughter of rock star, Bob Geldof died of a heroin overdose. Peaches lost her mother, Paula... Read More

Nigerian doctor pleads guilty to illegal drug distribution in the US (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A Nigerian doctor resident in Indiana in the United States of America has pleaded guilty to charges of illegal distribution of drugs levelled against him. Segun Rasaki has admitted wrongdoing after he continued to issue prescriptions for painkillers despite having his authority to do so revoked by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Attention... Read More

Blame it on the money: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye gives Phyno N800,000 after losing football bet (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi Peter Okoye of Psquare has shown us that when money is not an object, you can afford to throw it around any way you want it. The star, who is a fan of English Premiership side, Chelsea FC, placed a bet that his club would win as against rapper, Phyno’s prediction saying... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls, National Conference extended by 6 weeks & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls Pakistani national, Malala Yousafzai, has called on the federal government to do all it can to rescue the abducted school girls. 16-year-old Malala made the call while speaking with the Hausa Service of the BBC saying that the government should know that it is its responsibility... Read More

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Perry Brimah: Northern governors have failed the citizens

by Perry Brimah If the Federal security forces fail to secure your domain, if they fail to arrest a single sponsor of terror when many of these are well known, you should take determinate steps to accord the people in your ward the necessary security they deserve. Apart from Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state,... Read More

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Opinion: Will Jonathan go to Sambisa forest?

by Rotimi Fasan Which brings me back to my earlier question- Will Jonathan go into Sambisa Forest, will he, can he effectively deploy the apparatus of state power to take on the terrorists? For his initial lack of initiative, he now has a tough row to hoe. It is indeed pertinent to ask if President... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Aliko Dangote and workers’ day

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, the more grave challenge in the rise of Dangote as Africa’s richest man is in the very nature of his local roots. He hails from Kano State in the north, a region that is tragically the home to the poorest of Nigeria’s mostly impoverished 170 million odd population despite the fact... Read More

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Why Jonathan sacked Ahmed Gulak – PDP chairman reveals

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent sack of Ahmed Gulak, President Goodluck Jonathan’s political adviser was received with shock as he was believed to be one of the president’s most loyal advisers. However, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu has revealed that Gulak was sacked due to his unsavoury character traits. The PDP... Read More

Husband from hell: Man stabs wife to death in Lagos for dumping him

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested by police in the state after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death. Wahab Lawal, of Oto in the Ebute Metta area of the state, is said to have taken the life of his spouse, Bola, after 5 previous failed attempts. Wahab was said to... Read More

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