Just In: Felix Omobude succeeds Ayo Oritsejafor as new PFN president

by Akan Ido Reverend Felix Omobude has been announced as the new President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). This was made public by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, at the conclusion of the 12th National Biennial Conference of the PFN.... Read More

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February 10, 2013

This is TOO mean: ‘Unflattering’ fierce pictures of Beyonce performing at the Bowl become Internet meme (LOOK)

An ‘unflattering’ picture of Beyoncé performing at the Super Bowl’s halftime show has transformed into a fully-fledged meme; one to rival McKayla Maroney’s now-iconic ‘Not Impressed’ scowl. After Beyoncé’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, emailed Buzzfeed earlier this week to ask that the site ‘respectfully change’ several images of her client to ‘some better photos’ from the halftime show,... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Aww, a love so strong: Couple married for 76 years die within 12 hours of each other (PICTURED)

In death, as in life, William and Edna Kreger were nearly inseparable. William Kreger, 96, a former mayor of Wyandotte, died Friday. Edna Kreger, 97, died the next morning, just about 12 hours later. “It’s like my dad came to get her,” said the couple’s son, Conrad Kreger. A shared funeral mass is scheduled for... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Album launch: Banky W hosts the ultimate Lagos party tagged ‘R&BW: The Grand Love Project’

by Rachel Ogbu On Friday, February 15, 2013, EME boss and singer Banky W will launch his genre-defining album, R&BW. He’s last solo album came out in 2009 titled ‘The W Experirnce’ and it was a big hit so to usher in his third album, Banky is throwing the ultimate Lagos part; R&BW: The Grand Love... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman “Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.” Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda With these words, Paul Kagame did two things simultaneously: he earned a spot in the top-10 memorable quotes from the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit 2013 at Davos-Klosters,... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#HealthWatch: Cancer deaths decline among African-American men, but problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men aredecreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that, although rates are increasing among African-Americans for some cancers which can be detected in routine screenings, the number of cancer deaths among African-American men are declining,... Read More

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February 10, 2013

3 steps Nigerian youth ought to take to save a sinking nation

by Emeke Ossai In 1985, IBB was the President of Nigeria, and students then were told that they were the leaders of tomorrow. Twenty-five years later, the same man said unequivocally in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service that the youths are not prepared to take political leadership in the country. “To overthrow oppression... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Just bizarre: 72-year-old woman kept well-dressed corpse of her boyfriend as a companion

Charles Zigler Sometime when a loved one dies it is impossible to let go. One woman said she kept the body of her companion in a chair at her home in southern Michigan, because she did not want to be alone. Linda Chase, 72, said she kept the remains of Charles Zigler clean and dressed and spoke... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“I felt ordinary and out of place when I started work” – UK’s former first lady, Cherie Blair speaks on career, women, mentors

Back in the Seventies, when I was looking for my first job in the legal profession, it was hard to be taken seriously as a woman lawyer. It was commonplace for female candidates to be told ‘We don’t take women’ or ‘We’ve already got a woman’, comments that would be unthinkable – and unlawful –... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“Wizkid is still with us, there’s no problem” – Banky W finally opens up on Wizkid’s EME status

by Akan Ido Following speculation and widespread rumours that the business relationship between superstar artiste, Wizkid and Banky W is heading for the rocks, the EME label boss has decided to throw some light on the issue. According to Banky W, “Wizkid is going international and as a result we have to re-negotiate the contract... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Cynthia Osokogu Facebook murder trial begins

by Godwin Akanfe The trial of the men accused of raping, and murdering Nasarawa University student, Cynthia Osokogu has started. Yesterday, Ifeyinwa Njebu, a former receptionist at the hotel were Cynthia was killed took the witness stand. Njebu identified two of the suspects from CCTV footage. After Njebu’s testimony, the trial was adjourned to February... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#MovingStories: Man’s dying wish ‘to leave a $500 tip for a waitress’ gives birth to huge charity drive

An unexpected dying wish from a man was to give a waitress a $500 tip, and the tip just keeps on giving. Aaron Collins was a man who appreciated the random acts of kindness, and now even in death he is coming forward. The ultimate desire of this man in Kentucky ended up as a... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#Grammys2013: 20 songs you must download before Grammy night

For an award named after the old-school gramophone, this year’s Grammys seem surprisingly relevant in the digital age. There’s honest-to-goodness variety in several categories, plus a nice balance of proven brands—some Coldplay, a little Taylor Swift and Rihanna—and relative newcomers who pose actual challenges to each other (hello to fun. and Frank Ocean). For our money, these 20 primo tracks amount to a nice... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#DivorceDrama: “His pastor knows, my husband gave me an STD” – Wife; “She sleeps around and gave me an STD” – Husband

by Chi Ibe A woman has asked the Agege Customary Court in Lagos State, to end her six-year union to her husband for alleged infecting her with a Sexually Transmitted Disease and assaulting her. Olusola Gbediga said her husband, Matthew Gbediga beats her regularly and that he no longer loves her. She said they had been battling other irreconcilable... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Terrible: Grandpa stabs 27-year-old man to death in Edo

by Akan Ido Men of the Edo state police command recently arrested a 73-yrar-old man, Williams Omobude Uwadia, for stabbing a 27-year-old man to death with a kitchen knife. The suspect was said to have had a disagreement with the victim, Gabriel Amayahu Aigbosuria, who he later reported to the police. According to reports, after... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Nasir el-Rufai likely to face arrest and prosecution over new book

by Akan Ido There are indications that following the release of his book, ‘The Accidental Public Servant,’ Nasir el-Rufai, the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may face questioning and likely prosecution for allegedly breaching the Official Secrets Act by reproducing restricted and classified government documents in the memoir. Reports say the book... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa

Nigeria deserves joy for once after the spate of tragedies we’ve suffered in recent times. Let’s have cause to pretend that all is well even if we know we are far from it. Let’s transform our football even if we can’t transform our environment and nation at large. Fellow Nigerians, all roads lead to South... Read More

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February 10, 2013

73-year-old white-cap chief assassinated in his palace in Lagos, police arrest 120

A prominent Lagos white cap chief, Kayode Adeshina was on Thursday killed in his home at Onimole Palace, Iga Iduganran Street, Isale Eko on the Island. The chief was killed by gunmen who reportedly gained access into his home around 3am, woke him up from sleep and pointed a gun at him demanding for money.... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Bodies floating in river are our members secretly killed by security agents – MASSOB (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has claimed that the bodies found floating on Ezu River, the boundary between Anambra and Enugu states, were their members arrested by security agencies in different parts of the state last year. According to MASSOB Director of Information, Uchenna Madu, the over 30 corpses found floating on... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“My flesh is weak, may God help me” – Cossy Orjiakor cries out on Twitter

Could Cossy Orjiakor be turning to God for guidance? Judging from her recent tweet, it seems like it. It’s been weeks the actress came under attack online for indecently exposing herself and the banter might have taken a toll on her hence the tweet, but who knows? According to reports, Cossy has been on location shooting... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Photographer on trial for gruesome murder of boyfriend, Jodi Arias, has a new boyfriend (LOOK)

Accused murderer Jodi Arias has a new man in her life, according to a report by Azcentral.com. The man, identified by the news network as Bryan Carr, said he has been visiting Arias behind bars for more than a year. He said the couple met through a mutual friend prior to her arrest and connected on... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Honor your father and your mother, no matter what

by Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Exodus 20:12 ESV : Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. I can not speak for men but I have learned that as a woman, it is very important to refrain from judging your mother... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#ThankGodForOurFreedoms: Cuban pastor imprisoned, persecuted in his country finally makes it to America (PICTURED)

Pastor Omar Gude Pérez, his wife, Kenia Denis, and their two children arrived in the United States as refugees Friday. They were finally granted permission by Cuban emigration authorities to leave the island following an 18-month wait. Gude Pérez and his family were granted asylum by the United States in July 2011 after he was... Read More

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February 10, 2013

10 Questions with Gospel singer, IKAY as he releases ‘xxx’ and ‘xxx’ [LISTEN]

by Akan Ido As part of its usual practise of featuring upcoming talents, YNaija interview Ikay, also known as Ikpemhosi Amakhabi. The artiste from Edo state spoke about his background, his education, and his foray into music. Who is Ikay: Ikay is first of all a Christian. A worship leader, psalmist, Gospel artiste and God-lover.... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Degrading: Ogun monarch and 2 others including a 70-year-old man in court for stealing plantain from a church

The Baale of Imedu-Nla in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Jimoh Adebayo was brought before a magistrate court recently for allegedly stealing a bunch of plantain from a church, news report claims. At an Owode-Egba Chief Magistrates Court, the police reported the incident leading to the arrest. They alleged that the monarch and two others, climbed... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Lonely life: 66-year-old hoarder died alone undiscovered for months while looters stole his $200,000 in gold coins

It took months for anyone to discover that an eccentric man known simply as Radkin had died, crushed under a tractor-pulled horse trailer on his property on the shores of Lake Champlain in northern Vermont. But it didn’t take long for looters to ransack the hoarder’s dilapidated house, police say, hauling off antiques, a vehicle,... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“I am in a relationship and I am very happy in it” – Fela’s first daughter, Yeni Kuti

by Rachel Ogbu Yeni Kuti, former dancer and daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was recently interviewed to talk on everything from her famous father to her love life. Kuti had a lot to say on her father’s legacy and growing up as a Kuti but when it came to speaking on her love life, the 52-year-old stage performer acted coy. “I... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“All children need a mum” – Gay man speaks out against gay marriage

Doug Mainwaring is a man that you’ve probably never seen before and probably never will see again. He’s gay, but he’s also against gay marriage. Not only is he against gay marriage, he says that children need a mother and father, and he’s willing to speak out on it. “For a long time I thought,... Read More

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February 9, 2013

Opinion: Rape is NEVER an accident

by Amanda Marcotte Rape is a deliberate, malicious act disguised as an “accident”, because that’s the disguise that works to let the rapist off the hook. With all attention being paid to rape culture lately—which is good!—I’m seeing a not-so-good consequence of it, which is a number of people, some well-intentioned, perpetuating the myth that... Read More

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February 8, 2013

Opinion: Our power sector – We need to stop doing the wrong things

by Tunji Ariyomo Doing the wrong thing with passion, zeal and commitment would only continue to lead to ‘successes’ only government officials can see. At face value, the contract between the Federal Government of Nigeria to cede the management of the National Transmission Company (TCN) of Nigeria to Manitoba Hydro International of Canada appears to... Read More

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