by Femke van Zeijl Maybe it is the STARs that keep coming, or P-Square’s music we all dance to, or my need to believe in a future for this country some people so eagerly predict the disintegration of. But that night I just feel happy to be part of the unity. Needless to say it was... Read More
by Isi Esene There was panic yesterday as news spread that the official residence of the deputy governor of Lagos, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was on fire. Reports, however, have it that the incident, which happened at her Osborne residence, was a minor one which was quickly put under control. The fire which, according to sources, started... Read More
by Isi Esene Osaze Odemwingie, the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker has expressed regrets over his twitter outburst against team coach, Stephen Keshi for not including him in the provisional list of players invited to camp in preparation for the African Nations Cup. Osaze explained that he directed disparaging remarks at Keshi on his twitter... Read More
by Dr. NerdLove A recent letter from one of my readers was a potent reminder of what I was like when I was in my teens. It wasn’t pretty. I was a classic otaku; I was going through the stage where the only things I wanted to talk about were anime, manga and the fact... Read More
by Isi Esene A prominent traditional chief in Delta State, Rita Lori-Ogbebor has rejected the Christmas gifts sent to her by the state government. Lori-Ogbebor wrote the governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, an open letter stating the reasons why the gifts were rejected. She went on to express her dissatisfaction at the achievements of the Uduaghan administration.... Read More
by Isi Esene Andrew Dime, a member of the 10-man kidnapping syndicate, who was arrested by the police has confessed his involvement in the abduction of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was kidnapped at Ogwashi-ukwu, Delta State weeks earlier. Dime, also known as Olokpa, is a 32-year-old man... Read More
By Readers Digest Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 20 simple ways to beat weight gain. 1. Drink water. People often mistake thirst for hunger, so next time you feel like noshing, reach for water first. Drinking also helps you feel full. Some experts suggest sipping water (or iced tea) just before... Read More
This may not be the safest way to put out a fire, but it’s certainly an amazing one to behold. Plus, according to one of the comments on the video’s YouTube page, this good samaritan’s act of quick thinking saved the owners of the boat in question a lot of headaches: YouTuber traci pearson writes:... Read More
An Englishman recently recovered from a stroke and awoke to find himself only able to speak in a language he says he never formally learned. Alun Morgan, 81, grew up speaking English, but lived in Wales temporarily when he was evacuated there during World War II. He lived there for only a few months, according... Read More
Police in Florida arrested an “extremely intoxicated” woman after she allegedly beat her boyfriend over bad oral sex. The Smoking Gun reports that Jennie Scott, 50, assaulted her 32-year-old boyfriend, Jilberto Deleon at his home Dec. 27 following a joint-oral sex encounter that ended prematurely. Scott told police that she became angry after Deleon “finished... Read More
From Health Magazine Okay maybe he’s not that into you, but you were pretty into him. So now what? Stay away from the ice cream and the trendy break-up novels and start taking action. A break-up is a significant change in your life that cannot be ignored. MJ Ryan, author of AdaptAbility: How to Survive... Read More
Three Philadelphia, Pennsylvania teens have been charged with numerous felonies after a Christmas day attack on a woman that left her traumatized. Kevin Jones, 17 (pictured left), Kewon Matthews, 17 (pictured center), and Brehon Rawlings, 19 (pictured right), were arrested in connection with the crime. According to court documents, around 11:40pm on Christmas Day, the three young men violently forced... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Isn’t it a great way to say; Happy New Year? Mercy Johnson Okojie gave birth to a baby girl today in a US hospital. According to reports, mother and daughter are doing just fine and they look happy in the photo above. YNaija says congratulations to the Okojies.
Scotland Yard has concluded that MI6 Codebreaker Gareth Williams probably locked himself inside the duffel bag he was found dead in, sources close to the inquiry tell the Telegraph. Police re-opened the case after the coroner ruled that a third party had likely been involved—possibly even one of Williams’ security service colleagues—but after taking DNA... Read More
by Tracy McNeil One way to be more specific about planning and goal setting for the New Year is, instead of seeing it as one whole year, shift your perception and see it as 365 brand new, strategic opportunities! That makes it feel lighter already! A New Year is coming and sometimes when we think... Read More
Hollywood is renowned for its short marriages, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears leaving their husbands just days… or even hours after tying the knot. However, one of Tinseltown’s biggest actors, Denzel Washington has managed a rare thing amongst his peers – a long and happy marriage. The Oscar-winner, 57, and his wife... Read More
An Italian priest has provoked outrage after claiming that women are to blame for domestic violence by wearing tight clothing in his Christmas bulletin – and pinning the notice to the door his church. Father Piero Corsi also attacked women for not cleaning their houses and serving fast food, and called on women to engage... Read More
Ailing Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State may be “smuggled” into the country on December 31, the SUNDAY PUNCH learnt on Friday. Chime left the country on September 19 for medical treatment but the state government had continued to insist that he was only on vacation. The six weeks leave of absence Chime applied for... Read More
The Kora Awards, dubbed “Africa’s Grammys”, will now take place Sunday in Abidjan, organisers said, after confusion about when the event would happen and when its star — US rapper Chris Brown — would arrive in Ivory Coast. “Everything will take place Sunday,” Kora spokesman Ernest Adjovi said late Saturday. The award extravaganza, which originated... Read More
A Nigerian state has guaranteed chickens and other poultry birds such as guinea fowl, duck and pigeons a new lease of life, at least a better, gentler handling by man, before they end up in the soup pot or the barbecue stove. Nigeria’s Jigawa State has banned their maltreatment by man and has threatened to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 27-year-old Verone Mankou has released what is believed is the first ever African-designed smartphone. The Congolese inventor who designed what was billed as Africa’s first tablet computer launched the smartphone into the market and it went on sale on December 27, in the Republic of Congo. The phone called the Elikia, means “hope” in the local language and... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle Last week’s column on my visit to Ekiti State and the good job Governor Kayode Fayemi is doing raised a few eyebrows and drew the ire of one professor aburoof mine abroad, who was virulent in his attack. But the good thing is that an overwhelming majority of readers shared my views... Read More
From MagForWomen Make sure you include some whole grains and fruits into your breakfast menu. They’ll keep you healthy and fit. For many people, dieting is harsh. It means not only cutting down the amount of food they eat, but it literally means cutting down the amount of pleasure or joy they get. This is... Read More
Chinese scientific research ship Dayang Yihao, or Ocean One, has returned to east China harbour, almost four months after it completed a nine-day exploration of Nigeria’s waters with Nigerian and Chinese scientists. The research team, with 15 Nigerians and 66 Chinese crew conducted research mainly on the western part of Nigerian waters, Captain Cao Yezheng. Back in... Read More
by Emily Abbate No matter how you put it — knock boots, smush, do the deed, get dirty — everyone has certain things they love during sex. Maybe you’re into girl on top. Maybe you’re a missionary kind of lady. Heck, maybe you get off when your guy wears a monkey suit. To each her... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde fondly called Omo Sexy recently spoke on her work and love for fashion and it seems since her launch of the reality show ‘The Real Me’ she’s not holding anything back. The mother of four and wife of the pilot, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, actress, model, musician, fashion icon and NGO executive revealed... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actor, Kanayo .O. Kanayo whose real name is Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is believed to have found another calling. A banner spotted this December showed him as one of the minister of the gospel for a deliverance service. He was one of the guest ministers, at a crusade held at the Christ Mission Worldwide (CMW) a.ka.... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo You know the entire blogosphere has been waiting for this news – following the pregnancy and the actress like it’s the Second Coming, and we plead guilty as charged. [Read ‘Mercy Johnson, Tonto Dike, Davido top list of most searched celebrities on Google HERE) Congratulations to one of Nollywood’s biggest, the blogger... Read More
by Esther Eshiet The streets of Calabar witnessed its annual influx of spectators and Carnival lovers as the 2012 edition of the Carnival Calabar was held on the 27th of December 2012. Dubbed Africa’s biggest street party, thousands of costumed revelers stormed the 12 Kilometre Carnival route to entertain its teaming spectators. Also, it was... Read More