by Reno Omokri Mr. Aribisala, did not provide any factual evidence for his claims which are quite puzzling as the world’s global financial institutions have affirmed their eagerness not only to provide loans for Nigeria’s government, but are even willing to fund the private sector. In an article published in the Vanguard of Tuesday... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Phew! At least this one isn’t married. Ese Walter posted a photo of herself with one of our YNaija FrontPagers, blogger turned lecturer at the Free University of Berlin, Japheth Omojuwa. Ms. Walter has been back in the news – accusing another married man, this time a magazine publisher of putting the... Read More
by Akan Ido Annie Idibia is certainly having a great time as she waits to have her baby in the United States. The pretty wife of arguably Nigeria’s biggest music export, 2face Idibia shared some pictures on her Instagram page – flying with her adorable daughter. She captioned the picture, “She knows how to make... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo You might not know Tatler, but you should. It’s one of Britain’s more upscale society magazines – which is really shorthand for elevated gossip. So when they make the point that a new set of “young moneyed Nigerians” have arrived, we pay attention. The magazine in a December 2013 feature highlights the... Read More
by Chi Ibe Today, the former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and author, Dr. Festus Iyayi died in a car crash in Lokoja. Whilst he is known for fiery statements, he was a lot more than just an ASUU advocate. Herewith 5 things you should know about him 1. His brilliance... Read More
by Tutu Balogun Police officers in Osun have arrested a 35-year-old man after it was alleged that he raped his 11-year-old daughter. Ademola Simiyu, a vulcanizer resident in Ile Olode, Ikoyi was apprehended after reports he had forceful intercourse with his young daughter. The father of three reportedly went into his daughter’s room at about... Read More
by Chi Ibe YNaija has just confirmed the sad news that former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and lecturer in the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin Dr. Festus Iyayi died in car crash in Kogi today. Dr. Iyayi, who was also a celebrated author of, amongst others, ‘Heroes’, which... Read More
by Chi Ibe Former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universitities (ASUU) and renowned author, Dr Festus Iyayi is dead. He was also a lecturer in the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin. He is said to have died on his way to the national congress of the union in Kano – on... Read More
by Akan Ido You all know him as Wizkid, his family knows him as Ayodeji Balogun but the Starboy comes out as Balogun Sule in a traditional Yoruba Aso Oke with the beads. And he’s all seated on a ‘door throne’. The superstar artiste shared the photo on Instagram with the caption; “African ni**a!!!”, taking... Read More
by Adeola Balogun According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, drivers and conductors of commercial buses within the state will be required to wear uniforms as from January next year. Mr. Opeifa revealed this yesterday at a conference to launch the state-sponsored National Council on Transportation event. He said further that the... Read More
by Chi Ibe On 8 November 2013, Ghana’s rather ironically named Deputy Communications Minister Victoria Hammah was fired. Her sack came a day after a video leaked on social media recorded her saying she will stay in politics until she has made $1million. ”If you have money then you can control people,” she said on... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo And they verdict is: cute! You would remember the story that musician 9ice was in another relationship with an Abuja-based lady, shortly after the split with his ex-wife Toni Payne. The couple had a set of twin daughters, but then 9ice denied it to the press, and so the story died. But... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Despite resistance from some parties on the move to call off the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), some branches of the academic body clearly believe the battle has been won. The Imo State University (IMSU) chapter of ASUU is of the opinion that the 4 month old strike should be... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Former member of the House of Representatives turned anti-corruption crusader, Dino Melaye was stopped from continuing an anti-corruption lecture by the police in Abuja , today. Dino Melaye is not a new comer when it comes to falling on the wrong side of the law. Recently, he was arrested while holding a... Read More
by Chi Ibe There are reports that one of Nigeria’s leading Fuji acts, Pasuma (real names Wasiu Alabi Adetola) is now in the middle of a huge crisis over the death of a 12-year-old. The trouble started when, according to eye-witnesses, someone in his usual car convoy hit and killed a young fan in Alimosho,... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi So I hear news that the lecturers are ready to meet with the government and call off the almost 6-month old strike (yes, I exaggerate, but now you guys want to nitpick?) – some are rejoicing. Well, you can count some of us out of the jubilation for these, out of a... Read More
“I actually searched for raw palm kernels and when I put them in my salivating mouth, they tasted like heaven!” “My friend, will you jog” the military officer at the stadium shouted as I arrived at the venue for the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 10 auditions at Owerri. As I raced down from the gate,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo First lady of Enugu, Clara Chime claimed she left the government house because she was under pressure to remain as the wife of the governor, contrary to reports that she was thrown out. Mrs. Chime said she chose to be with her husband till this time on “compassionate grounds” as she would... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Wedding plans are really in full swing for Lola Omotayo and her beau Peter Okoye. The official wedding card for the traditional ceremony has been released. It’s November 17 – and of course it is strictly by invitation. For the guests, no access card, no entry. All that’s left are the red... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Fans continue to wonder, journalists can’t seem to stop asking – how has Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s husband managed to cope with the pressure of having a famous wife? Captain Matthew Ekeinde is Omosexy’s husband and has stuck by her side for all 17 years of their marriage. Here’s what he said about his... Read More
by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Projected rise in oil find by the Nigerian government has been held back by reduced investment in exploration by the oil majors due to insecurity and uncertainty surrounding the effect of the petroleum industry bill which is waiting to be passed into law by the legislature. Considering the ever present peak... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Just when it seemed that the light at the end of the tunnel could be seen in the case of the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, reports have emerged that the strike might not be called off this week as hoped. News surfaced recently that this week might finally... Read More
by Chijioke Nwaozuzu Does the likes of Mr. Kayode disregard and disrespect humble and temperate leaders, in favour of the rash, brash, coarse, and arrogant rulers? If that is the case, then we have identified in Mr. Kayode one of the modern day students of “The Prince”, by Niccollo Machiavelli. I read with dismay and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison by a court in Lagos after he was found guilty of fraud. Junior Williams was sentenced by the court sitting in the Ikeja area of the state after being tried on six counts of attempted fraud. Williams will however spend only 7... Read More
by Femi Macaulay Although, logically, it is possible that Bamidele could do even better, it is equally conceivable that he could do much worse. It would appear that Bamidele’s ambition belongs to his head rather than his heart. Why is Opeyemi Bamidele in such a desperate and unconscionable hurry to be Ekiti State governor in... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Ese Walter is back and this time its not to show us what she has been up to but to draw blood. Ms. Walter made headlines for weeks on social media after an alleged sexual scandal with the senior pastor of COZA , Biodun Fatoyinbo who has refused to give a reply... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Unidentified gunmen yesterday invaded the area police station at Osara in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack, the motive for which is yet to be identified, left three police officers and one passerby dead. The assailants reportedly used explosives as well as guns during the operation which started... Read More
by Funke Egbemode The Tambuwal-led House of Representatives is the most stable since 1999 and I plead with them to take the cantankerous bullet-proof BMW cars and spare Oduah. Not just because she is beautiful and a woman like me but she is hardworking. Please don’t bring out the ‘Agan’, the masquerade that kills women.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An attack by robbers in Enugu State has left two persons dead while many others sustained different degrees of injury. The two deceased persons have been identified as Eric Eze, a staff of telecommunications giant MTN, and a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) operator, simply known as ‘Igwe’ According to reports, the robbers... Read More
Two parents who claimed they would have terminated a pregnancy if they had known their daughter would be born so seriously disabled are mounting a bid for up to £500,000 in damages. Bethany Chinnock-Schumann, whose parents were social workers Jo Chinnock and Paul Schumann, lived a life of almost constant pain from when she was... Read More