January 1, 2013

Davido and manager, Asa Asika, part ways

What can be described as the perfect combination of music artiste and manager has finally been broken apart – pop star David ‘Davido’ Adeleke and his popular manager Asa Asika have parted ways. NET investigations reveal that the pair severed ties on December 28 – a day after Davido performed at D’banj’s Koko Concert. The former partners... Read More

January 1, 2013

Living it up: Wizkid posts photo of his new Lekki home (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Wizkid, the EME artiste posted online a picture of his new home in Lekki, Lagos with a caption, “My new Crib!!! Thanks jah.” We say congratulations to the 22-year-old artiste.

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January 1, 2013

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Our president, Johnny Go-Slow…

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Well, Nigerians are tired of Jonathan’s excuses, as they no longer hold water. In addition to being Yar’Adua’s understudy, he has had more than two and half years learning the ropes as the country’s substantive president. If he is seeking perfection, he will never find it. On Christmas Day, President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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January 1, 2013

“Your generation needs to know these things” – Full text of Pres. Obasanjo’s interview with Y! Magazine

by Adebola Williams Who said former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo has mellowed down? As usual, he doesn’t mince his words in this conversation at his Otta Farms residence with ADEBOLA WILLIAMS Pullquote: By now, Na’aba or whatever you call that character who took a lorry to Abuja from Kano, became Speaker and was riding... Read More

January 1, 2013

Victor Oladokun: The year that ‘WAS’ 2013

by Dr. Victor Oladokun I am not a prognosticator, neither am I a prophet. However as an observer of future trends, I believe that beyond the realm of ‘impossibility’ is infinite possibility. It is possible to create the future by working backwards. This is my report of 20 things that ‘happened’ in 2013 in... Read More

December 31, 2012

“Twittering collective children of anger!” – See our pick of the 10 worst quotes of 2012 (from Melaye, Abati, GEJ & more)

by Stanley Azuakola It’s the last day of 2012, and we believe you deserve to know the names of those who gave us the worst quotes of the year and what it was that they said. So, without much ado… – “Why is it that each time Barack Obama is about to submit himself for... Read More

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December 31, 2012

2 hours to midnight: The 12 blessings Hauwa Gambo is fasting and praying for in 2013

by Hauwa Gambo 1. GEJ will stop making excuses There’s “I am not a lion”, “I don’t give a damn”, yada yada yada, and the latest “I am slow because I don’t want to make mistakes”. Seriously, GEJ, you talk too much, and our lives are not getting any better for it. Will 2013 be... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu receives N4.5m medical aid from Lagos gov’t

Celebrated Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu who has been battling Kidney and liver failure and is barely hanging on to to life will be ending 2012 with, at least, a smile. Just this evening, on the last day of 2012, Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola on behalf of the Lagos State Government donated the sum of N4.5m to complete the money needed... Read More

December 31, 2012

Dana Air, the Mavin album & other snoozers: See the Top 10 biggest disappointments of 2012

by Chi Ibe Mavin album It’s because we love Don Jazzy too much that we were so disappointed by this apparently. Because, you know, it wasn’t reeeeally such a bad album, but we have come to expect nothing but excellence from the producer, even if talent is mediocre. This album made us depressed for... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Did someone say Maulag?! See the 5 most hilarious moments on Nigerian Twitter (and Facebook) in 2012

by Chi Ibe So you know by now that a lot of people take Twitter way too seriously. And why not? It’s made superstars, destroyed careers, and gives us moments of pure hilarity. Because only some moments are truly very funny, we take our pick of probably the top five. Let’s cap this all up... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sexy mama: Kim Kardashian debuts her baby bump (PHOTOS)

The Kim Kardashian baby bump has arrived! E! News has exclusively obtained the first photos of the radiant expectant mom, a day after proud daddy-to-be Kanye West spilled the news that his ladylove is pregnant with their first child. The happy couple was snapped departing from Atlantic City airport after Yeezy’s concert, and if this... Read More

December 31, 2012

Our prayers are with her: Hillary Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot following concussion [DETAILS]

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital Sunday after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month. Clinton’s doctors discovered the clot Sunday while performing a follow-up exam, her spokesman, Philippe Reines, said. He would not elaborate on the location of the... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Chris Brown arrived Abidjan for Kora Awards performance with Rihanna

US rapper Chris Brown arrived with singer Rihanna in the Ivory Coast city Abidjan on Sunday, when he was due to perform at an African music awards show. Brown was billed as the star attraction at the glitzy Kora Awards, dubbed the “African Grammys”, that recognise musical achievements from around the continent. The event was... Read More

December 31, 2012

17 pimps who use ‘juju spells’ to threaten Nigerian women into prostitution in Spain

Spain’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested 17 people on suspicion of smuggling Nigerian women into Spain and forcing them into prostitution using threats including claims they would cast Voodoo spells on them if they didn’t comply. An investigation began when police detected in January that around 10 women had been brought into the country... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Olusegun Mimiko: The Iroko fought a good fight

by Stanley Azuakola *Dr. Olusegun Mimiko is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist On the morning of October 22, The Vanguard Newspaper carried this brilliant headline: “A broom can’t bring down an Iroko.” If it was a Nollywood movie, the next statement would have been, “You’re speaking in parables. Who is the broom... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Where does Davido go from here?

*Davido is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by ‘Demola Adesina Let me start by saying I am not a fan of Davido or his style of music. I have in fact been called a ‘Davido Hater’ despite a predilection for his songs: ‘Back Then’, ‘Dami Duro’and ‘Ekuro’. But you see that’s what makes... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Kim and Kanye win: Celebrity couple matching their outfits in 2012 (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu For those who think that the romance between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is just another Hollywood celebrity stunt might think again when they see the efforts these two take to match their outfits during events and just casual day outs. If that’s not committment, then what is? One thing is clear though,... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Ayodele Weke: …And there was calm (Y! Superblogger)

He opened his eyes and with a smile he called out my name, I couldn’t stop the flow that cascaded down my eyes as we started talking and then ….. There was calm. There was calm but it was such an uneasy calm, why are these steps so difficult today? Taking these steps three... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Kanye West announces that Kim Kardashian is pregnant (then serenades her) to a crowd of 5,000

Kanye West is to become a father, he announced in typically understated style on Sunday night – from the stage, in front of 5,000 fans in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The hip-hop superstar stopped his set and asked the crowd to “make some noise for my baby mama right there”, before serenading his girlfriend Kim... Read More

December 31, 2012

Presenting The Inaugural Chxta Awards – See winners of the Laurence Anini, Umaru Yar’Adua & other prizes

by Cheta Nwanze Good morning all, and happy holidays to you. I would be lying if I apologised for my absence as I’ve been enjoying village life. However, commitments are commitments, and this one has to be honoured. In a few short hours, 2012 will be done and dusted, and it will be on... Read More

December 31, 2012

Husband becomes woman… after 20 years of marriage

You’ve heard of a mid-life crisis and the crazy things men do when they are going through one. Some may go out and buy a sports car, some pick up new hobbies, but what if your husband decided he wanted to become a woman? That is exactly what happend to writer Christine Benvenuto, whose story... Read More

December 31, 2012

Total Recoil: These are the worst movies of 2012

From ‘Battleship’ to ‘This Means War,’ the year’s biggest cinematic stinkers With all the fawning end-of-the-year kudos currently circulating, it’s easy to forget that a sizable number of actual bad movies came out in 2012. Well, consider this a refresher. From failed blockbuster tentpoles (“Battleship”) to would-be hilarious comedies (“The Watch”) to lame scare-challenged horror flicks... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Holiday spoilers or just for fun? 6 super obscene Christmas decorations (PHOTOS)

by Emerald Pellot Christmas is a time of joy, giving and obscenities. Ho! Ho! Ho! Any time there is a holiday that involves a ton of decorations you can be sure the jokesters will come out of the woodwork to make fun of or ironically joke about the holiday spirit. Check out these super obscene... Read More

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December 31, 2012

7 sure ways to become creative and rise to the TOP in 2013

by Lee Conrad A combination of these seven elements will ensure that you become creative and equipped to really succeed in 2013. Remember, creativity will rule in 2013. If you are an entrepreneur, business person, working on a job or career; creativity and innovation is your ticket to the very top in 2013. Your career... Read More

December 31, 2012

Professor strips naked in class, the Ojukwu tribute, our very own Hauwa Gambo… See the Top 10 YNaija stories of 2012!

by Isi Esene We brought our readers a whole bunch of topical stories in 2012. That’s why it’s quite difficult choosing the our top stories for the year. We can assure you though, that this list represents the choice of many who have keenly followed “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians!” 1). Bianca Ojukwu’s touching... Read More

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December 31, 2012

15 totally random facts that will shock you

#1 It’s All About Water. Since jellyfish are 98% water, they can evaporate into thin air if exposed to the sun. Humans are roughly made up of 60-70% water. #2 A Natural Fear. On average, people tend to fear spiders more than they do death. Some statistics show 50% of women and 10% of men... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Shola Okubote: 7 Things to make you look forward to Mondays

by Shola Okubote Does your heart beat faster with anxiety when your alarm rings on Monday mornings, do you wish the weekend is longer than your work days? Then try these tested secrets to overcoming the awful Monday-Phobia. Let’s see if it can work for you too. Finish up – Don’t push till... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Why Omoyemi Akerele (totally) rocks

*Omoyemi Akerele is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by Tolu Orekoya It came out of nowhere in the March of 2010; a breath of fresh air that swept Nigeria off its feet, and ironically, ensuring that Nigerian and African fashion had firm footing on the Internet. The website’s name was Style... Read More

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December 31, 2012

Sidenote: Barth Nnaji and the tragedy of government in Nigeria

*Nnaji is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by Stanley Azuakola On August 27, Barth Nnaji hit the road. In this season of lists, perhaps we should just put it out there that the question of whether he was fired or resigned as power minister ranks among the top 10 unknowns of 2012.... Read More

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December 31, 2012

YNaija Editorial: Aliko Dangote is YNaija Person of the Year 2012… Let’s tell you why

… there is Aliko Dangote – a man who has created more wealth, expanded more economic spaces, pushed more entrepreneurial envelopes and cumulatively through his inescapable brands, touched more Nigerian lives directly than any one single individual in the country. If there is any one Nigerian who has been decorated extensively in the country and... Read More

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