December 25, 2012

The Meeting? Last flight to Abuja? We struggle to present the 10 best movies of 2012

by Wilfred Okiche Only last year, while compiling our inaugural end of year list of the best movies, we faced a certain challenge and divided the list into 5 best movies and 5 contenders, all the while hoping for a better 2012. Well, it is the end of 2012 and even though some interesting films... Read More

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December 25, 2012

In Loving Memory Of My Daddy: A Christmas elegy by Aigbogun Toby

by Aigbogun Toby This is a poem to make you appreciate your Dad. I was very close to my father and I miss him very much. I wrote this on christmas eve with tears in my eyes because this is my first christmas without him. In Loving Memory Of My Daddy Aigbogun Christian Sunday... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Chika Ike is having fun in Dubai this Xmas – and she wants you to know (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu

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December 25, 2012

“My mum almost killed me!” – Wizkid, Toke Makinwa, Toju Foyeh and others share their most memorable Christmas

by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi and Ifeanyi Dike Jr We conclude the piece fro m #YMagazine10 asking some celebrities and media personalities for their most memorable Christmas 6. Adaora Mbelu Producer December 2010. In the Spirit of Christmas, I decided to do something different – get a few friends together, leave our worries and work stress... Read More

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December 25, 2012

What do Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Eva Mendes have in common? – See (sexy) Photos

From Lady Gaga to Beyonce, Katie Holmes, and Dita Von Teese, photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani have shot just about every celebrity you can think of. And now, for the first time in their 17-year career, they have brought together more than 150 of their quirky and dreamlike photos to form a new tome... Read More

December 25, 2012

Let’s know what you think: See our 10 best songs of 2012

by Wilfred Okiche In selecting our top 10 songs of the past year (December 2011- November 2012), a lot of factors were put into consideration. Quality of recording, popularity, radio airplay and downloads are just some of the parameters that helped us sift through the numerous singles released in 2012. We present the last 10... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Katty Kristmas: The Kardashian sisters, Kim and Kourtney come to blows on TV – See Photos

In recent months they’ve been pictured flouncing around Miami having a marvelous time. Eating at the finest restaurants, shopping at the most exclusive stores, and decorating their houses with art from the cities best galleries – every day seemed perfect for Kim, Khloe and Kourtney. So it may come as a surprise to see the... Read More

December 25, 2012

Richie Rich Christmas Wish, Silent Night & more: Y! Magazine picks the 10 movies you should be watching today

by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi We give a run-down of some of our favourite – local and foreign – Christmas movies for all time! 1. Home alone THIS IS a Christmas classic. Kevin McCallister’s mischievous tricks as he tries to prevent his house from being burgled will get you laughing over and over again. This is... Read More

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December 25, 2012

The truth emerges? Okonjo-Iweala “paid N40m ransom” to kidnappers for mum’s release

Operatives of the State Security Service, SSS, have arrested six of the abductors of Prof. Keneme Okonjo, mother of the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala. Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwuashi-Ukwu, Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo, was kidnapped on December 9, 2012 at the palace of the traatditional... Read More

December 25, 2012

Is that you, Obama?! TIME picks the 10 most spectacular magazine (photo) covers this year

M Le magazine du Monde, April 28, 2012. Photograph by Toby Melville—Reuters. As the French election season was in full bloom, our paper decided to write a story revisiting the meetings Elizabeth II, the Queen of England, held with our French presidents in the course of her rein. She is such a highly recognizable... Read More

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December 25, 2012

No jokes: Pay compensation to unemployed graduates – Lemo

Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, last week graduated 253 students with dignitaries including the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, calling on the Federal Government to pay compensation to unemployed graduates, SEGUN OLUGBILE reports Those who attended the fourth convocation of the Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, last Wednesday would... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Don’t eat that Christmas chicken! Yes, that one bite can ruin your diet

by Arinola Adeniyi “It takes 21 days to make or break a habit.” Yes, that is a very popular cliché this festive season! But I implore you not to encourage me along those lines this year! Virtually every one you connect with this season will tell you ‘just this once does not matter’! Then you... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Xmas Ghost-busters: How Abia State uncovered 1,727 ghost workers

About 1727 ghost workers have been discovered by the Abia state government. The Ghost workers have been on the payroll of its 17 local governments. A biometric data implementation committee that was set up by the state government to find out why the council’s wage bill had steadily been on the increase recently fished out... Read More

December 25, 2012

Some Christmas cheer: NNPC to repair three refineries with N152bn

by Hauwa Gambo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will be spending N152bn to repair three of the nation’s refineries next year – this is according to the budget submitted to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) last week. According to a Punch analysis, “Details of the budget show that the total... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Oh, love: Nigerian woman saves husband from burning two-storey building

The landlord of a two-storey building, Mr Joseph Nwachukwu, escaped death by whiskers as his property was gutted by fire in Aba, Abia. Mr Chizoba Nwachukwu, the eldest son of Nwachukwu, made this known to newsmen in Aba Friday. Nwachukwu told newsmen that his mother was on her way back home when she saw the... Read More

December 25, 2012

4 and a half things you can do to make your 2013 happy and bright

by Jesse L. Ford for Reach For Happy View it as already received and feel the emotion that comes with that – gratitude, joy, happiness. Really feel it. Make everyday from now a day of faith. Be a person of faith. 2012 has been a great year, an interesting one full of surprises and just... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Opinion: The one thing I hate about Christmas

by Jacqueline Head There’s a Christmas tree in our living room, decorated with lights and glittering baubles. Orange and cinnamon scented candles are lined up on the dining table, the mantlepieces adorned with cards. When it comes to getting into the Christmas spirit I’m not much different to the next person – I love... Read More

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December 25, 2012

These Christmas photos WILL make you cringe (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Seriously, the photos tell the story themselves. Er, enjoy!

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December 25, 2012

SEE Ice Prince, Waje, AY, Onyeka Onwenu, Shina Peters, Florence Ita-Giwa, more at the Ovation Carol & Awards (PHOTOS)

What: Ovation Carol Awards Where: Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos When: December 21, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Timi Dakolo and wife

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December 25, 2012

“We may have problems…”: ACN, CPC, ANPP merger runs into trouble

by Hauwa Gambo As the three major opposition parties in Nigeria come together to fight the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), there are indications of bumps across the road – the parties reportedly disagreeing on a name, symbol and other identity issues. Reports indicate that “the three parties–the Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigeria Peoples... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Opinion: Nigeria needs to learn from South Korea, now

by Kehinde Olurode Both our people and leaders can indeed learn a lot from the little country of South Korea… Maybe then Nigerians can start living in Gangnam style. Visiting South Korea on a business trip indeed opened up my eyes to the vista of opportunities that a country, when well-coordinated by responsible leadership, can... Read More

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December 25, 2012

“A great loss to Nigeria and the world” – President Jonathan visits Azazi’s family in Lagos (SNAPSHOT)

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Lagos, described the death of retired Gen. Andrew Azazi in the Dec. 15 helicopter crash in Bayelsa as a great loss to Nigeria and the international community. Jonathan made the remark during a condolence visit to the family of Azazi at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. Azazi, Jonathan’s former National... Read More

December 25, 2012

Omawumi and Waje wish you a Merry Christmas … let’s say, Y! Magazine style

by Rachel Ogbu In this Christmas photo sent by divas, Omawumi and Waje – they are joyful and excited, and we’re especially loving the Kelechi Amadi-Obi photo, which comes from Y! Magazine Issue 9. And yes, we’re done with the mutual admiration society – Merry Christmas, people!

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December 25, 2012

Christmas tragedy: LASTMA men beat bus-driver to death

A commercial bus driver, Isaac Popoola, on Monday died after being allegedly assaulted by two officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in the Oshodi area of the state. The bus conductor, Aremu Salawu, who witnessed the incident, said the LASTMA officials, Adesanya Olatunde and Oludele Ogunrinde, assaulted Popoola at about 6.30am around Brown... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Money Laundering: Passenger arrested with $456,000 at Lagos airport

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Monday arrested a passenger, Mr. Ikebude Akoma, with $456,000 during the outward clearance of passengers of Qatar Airways flight to China en route Doha. Speaking on the arrest, the Public Relations Officer of the Airport Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Mrs. Thelma... Read More

December 25, 2012

Oh tell, all ye faithful: Tinsel stars and more tell us about their most memorable Christmas

We got some celebrities and media personalities to share with us their most memorable Christmas. Some went straight to the point and others had this to tell. 1. Okey Uzoeshi Actress Well, seeing as Christmas for me is usually shared with my family, the usual presents, Christmas lunch, (which my mom calls her “labour of... Read More

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December 25, 2012

SPOTTED: Genevieve gets down and happy for Christmas!

by Rachel Ogbu You know this: we have nothing but love for uber-diva, Genevieve Nnaji and anything’s an excuse to have another look at her! Partying down, just this Friday, the diva has a lot to be grateful for – movies, trips, endorsements. And 2013 is shaping up to be even more spectacular for her!

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December 25, 2012

“The viginity test disvirgined me” – 14-year-old victim of Ogun school virginity test speaks out

Fourteen-year-old Esther (not real name), one of the victims of the virginity test that was allegedly conducted on pupils of Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ogun State, by their principal, fears she might have lost her virginity. Why did you choose to do the virginity test when some pupils ran away? I did not choose... Read More

December 25, 2012

Signs of the times: Meet the doctor that left medicine to focus on pipeline vandalism (PICTURED)

When Salifu Odiba gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery at University of Jos in 1996, his dream was to one day own his hospital. But two years after his graduation, the 35-year-old doctor abandoned his stethoscope and chose life on the fast lane by joining pipeline vandalism cartel. Odiba, who was recently arrested in... Read More

December 25, 2012

Aw, so adorabale: Animals get into the Christmas spirit too – See Photos

Photos: NY Daily News

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