by Holly Riordan When you think about flirting over technology, texting probably comes to mind. Once you exchange numbers, texting is the easiest way to contact your crush. You shouldn’t be afraid to start a conversation with him. If he replies, it means that he’s willing to talk to you. 1. INNOCENT PICTURES Now I’m... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A middle aged woman has been found dead in Igede Ekiti after being allegedly beaten and raped at the weekend by unknown assailants. Eunice Titilayo Ogundele, 46, reportedly left home on Friday for a church programme but was accosted by her attackers before she could get to her destination. Mr. Ogundele reportedly... Read More
by Mercy Abang Reuben Abati earned a first class degree from the University of Calabar, a cerebral writer he is also the recipient of several awards. Amongst them is the Cecil King Memorial Prize for the Print Journalist of the year, 1998; Fletcher Challenge Newspaper Commonwealth Prize for Opinion Writing, 2000, and four times winner... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo *This piece was first published in the Nigerian Dialogue in 2011 Just like Greenland before it, TY Bello’s latest inspiring offering ‘The Future’ has caught on like wildfire. Yet again this one woman squad has dismantled many of the assumptions – that female artistes don’t succeed because there is some in-built bias... Read More
by Chi Ibe Following the special YNaija report on conflicts between record labels and artistes published this weekend, the artiste Brymo has responded exclusively on the issues raised – after an official silence. [READ: Mentor bawo?! 10 lessons for life & business from the Don Jazzy/Wande Coal fight] In response to a phone conversation, the... Read More
by Chi Ibe In his bromide against his ex-label boss, Don Jazzy last week, the singer Wande Coal disclosed a new disease – he called it the Twitter Attention Syndrome (TAS). Of course, like any syndrome, though cause might be unidentified, other carriers can be seen and analysed. Well, we’ve done the honours... Read More
by Isi Esene The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2013, which winner will be announced in December this year. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its third year and is awarded this year to the individual who has most visibly... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A tentative date has finally been set for the end of the over four-month old strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. According to reports, the academic body might call off the industrial action, that has kept university students at home, on Thursday. The National Executive Committee of ASUU... Read More
by Adeola Balogun An end might finally be in sight to the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as President Jonathan will reportedly meet with the 7 aggrieved governors today in an attempt to address their grievances. This comes after announcements of optimism on the part of rival party All Progressives Congress (APC) that... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejoiced in their victory when their comrade and former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola was reinstated to his position as National Secretary of the party by an appeal court. However, much to their apparent dismay, no moves have... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A road mishap in Bayelsa State has led to the deaths of no less than 10 persons after a commuter bus plunged into a river around the Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the bus plunged into the Okoso river along the Kaiama-Sampou stretch of the East-West road... Read More
by Moshood Isah Apart from reducing unemployment, it will boost the economy as locally manufactured products will take over the imported ones. The economy will be streamlined and self-sufficient. Rather than channel a large chunk of the budget to importation of products, the Government will generate revenue from tax levied on such local industries. Lauded... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A robber in Lagos State has provided police officers with his own hang noose after he was found with video evidence of a robbery he allegedly participated in. Prince Nwafor, 23, is alleged to be a member of a gang whose stock in trade is snatching vehicles from their owners and selling... Read More
by Adeolu Ademoyo There are two categories of defenders. They are the regular Aso Rock media crew-Messers Doyin Okupe, Reno Omokri etc. The second category is the non-Aso Rock defenders who in my reckoning have allowed themselves to be caught in a version of false cause and category mistake. This is because the two sets... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo At least 25 people have been apprehended by police operatives in Spain as part of a crackdown on a sex trafficking ring which lured women from Nigeria to the European country with promises of a better life. The Spanish police were reported to have said that the Nigerian women, who fell victim... Read More
by Les Leba Worse still, government’s attempt to support the poor with over 50% subsidy on kerosene prices has been largely undermined, as NNPC’s porous regulatory structures and systems appear to deliberately create huge opportunities for excessive profiteering, in its partnership with fraudulent fuel importers! Our parlous economic predicament is generally regarded as a “resource... Read More
by Ochereome Nnanna If, indeed, she is not well and cannot competently and safety assert her liberty, Falana should back off. He should allow Chime and members of the family to devise the best means of looking after the poor woman. He should not be a Nosey Parker on a sensitive matter that is none... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode Worse still those that he had been deputy to throughout his political life, either as Deputy Governor or Vice President, always suffered one form of misfortune or the other, whether it be death, shame, incarceration or impeachment, and he would end up stepping into their shoes and taking their place. This is... Read More
by Pius Adesanmi How does our corruption-tolerating, indecisive, prevaricating, and equivocating friend in Aso Rock sack his pen-robbing Minister of Aviation without appearing to have taken a cue from his Ghanaian counterpart? John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, the location where my bread is currently buttered, sorry, where my kenkey is currently... Read More
Most of us know that first impressions count. But now it seems that you can change people’s perceptions – just by choosing the right foundation. Speaking to the Sunday Times Style magazine, French neuroscientist Dr Arnaud Aubert revealed that imperfections can distract the brain, with the result that people with less than flawless skin are ranked lower... Read More
David Beckham could well begin his year with a knighthood after being nominated for the New Year’s Honours List. The 38-year-old football ambassador has been named as one of the potential candidates for the Royal accolade, with officials reportedly carrying out standard checks before he is officially confirmed. Final approval will be given later this... Read More
Heads up, you’re probably covered in bacteria and fecal matter right now. Pretty much all aspects of your daily routine tend to be disgusting and your hygiene habits are way worse than you think. Although this list doesn’t cover absolutely every way your life is a fungal-fueled fiasco, these are some of the more pressing... Read More
Talking about sex during your formative years can be incredibly awkward — even squirm-inducing. But whether you experience formal sex ed, awkward “birds and the bees” talks, candid conversations with friends or all or none of the above, it’s all theoretical until you’re actually doing it — which can make for some surprises along the... Read More
Robin Thicke is scheduled to perform tonight (Nov. 10) at the MTV Europe Music Awards, but don’t expect him to perform alongside Miley Cyrus. The pair’s raunchy performance of “Blurred Lines” at the MTV Video Awards in Brooklyn this past August caused seemingly endless controversy, after Cyrus twerked up against the 36-year-old singer and dry-humped... Read More
It’s not every day you see someone climbing out of a grave. But for one woman in Brazil, who was visiting her family tomb, that’s exactly what she was in for. According to local reports, the woman, who has not been identified, was at a cemetery in Sao Paulo’s Ferraz de Vasconcelos when she... Read More
Pastor Andrew Hamblin has an interesting way of practicing his faith. The state seized 53 poisonous snakes from the preacher this week. He is claiming that his religious freedom has been violated because of the seizure. Tennessee’s Wildlife Resources Agency took the snakes from the pastor after finding them stored in tanks at the pastor’s... Read More
There is no denying that the Rev. Frank Shaefer loves his son. The pastor is in big trouble for that love, but he doesn’t seem to have any regrets. The pastor officiated his son’s gay marriage ”because I love him so much and didn’t want to deny him that joy.” But the pastor is in... Read More
What: Polo Limited Rolex Event Where: Radisson Blu, Lagos When: 5 November, 2013 Photos: Hycinth Iyereoa Latasha,Jennifer and Emeka
A shooting in a Colombian nightclub left eight people dead – and a river of blood pouring into the streets. Witnesses said a lone gunman burst into the Barra La 44 disco before opening fire with an automatic firearm on a group who were sitting inside. Eight revellers were killed and six injured in what... Read More
by Chi Ibe One comes all out and says it – he’s a comedian, everywhere from Osuofia to Ukwa. We know him, we love him, we want him. His name is Nkem Owoh and he makes us laugh. The other pulls strings across the lenght and breadth of Nigerian politics, and then claims – with... Read More