by Rachel Ogbu The Grammy award winning artiste, Keri Hilson arrived Nigeria again yesterday November 16 – this time as a guest star for the Face of Sofa (with Keri Hilson in concert) event, holding this weekend at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. She was spotted wearing a denim jacket over a black tank top... Read More
A 51-year-old Wichita man has his wallet back after a would-be robber recognized him as a former fellow inmate. Wichita police say the man was walking home from work late Wednesday when he was approached by two young men, including one with a gun. The gunman demanded the victim’s wallet and cellphone. As the older... Read More
America has its problems, many of them major and possibly fatal, however its democracy seems to work most of the time and when it doesn’t, it self corrects. So why is Nigeria so different? Would you consider that you are as responsible for the state of this country as anyone else is? Or does that... Read More
A police officer was sentenced Thursday to more than four years in prison for using excessive force against a mentally disabled janitor who died after being erroneously suspected of stealing money from an ATM. Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr., 65, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Fred Van Sickle to four years and three... Read More
Just look at all the amazing innovations modern technology has given us: at-home HIV tests, motion-activated screwdrivers and self-inflating tires. It’s easy to look down on our prehistoric ancestors for their primitive, electric screwdriver-less way of life. But one scientist says we shouldn’t be so quick to judge. In a two-part paper published in the journal Trends... Read More
by Isi Esene Llyod Toku Mike, one of the four University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students killed in the Umuokiri-Aluu community of Rivers State was yesterday buried amidst tears. The four students were attacked by a mob, beaten, and burnt alive after being falsely accused of stealing laptops and smartphones. Toku Mike’s mother spoke at... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It’s been all over the news that young superstar couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, had ended their much publicised relationship but recently the pair was spotted out together on a secret date night. Amid split rumours reports suggests they seem to be trying to reconcile as they went to the The... Read More
by Dr. Khandee Ahnaimugan We know celebrities shape our attitudes towards body image but they also affect the way we think about losing weight. And not in a good way. Why are celebrity weight loss stories so compelling? Obviously part of it is the same reason why people read about celebrities in general. But there... Read More
A year ago, CBS 2 in Chicago brought forth a family that was going to conduct a financial experiment. The suburban family was set to survive the economic downturn by saving money and cutting their spending. The Wrights stuck to the promise and one year later, found that they were able to save $8,500 by... Read More
TICKER: High praise indeed: ‘Be like Viola Davis, have substance’ – Denzel Washington tells daughter
At the Hollywood Reporter’s annual round table discussion, Denzel Washington talked about the advice that he gave his daughter Olivia. Olivia is studying to be an actress at the acclaimed New York University. Washington said to his daughter, “You’re black, you’re a woman, and you’re dark-skinned at that. So you have to be a triple/quadruple... Read More
Shamed CIA boss David Petraeus has spoken out for the first time since his affair with his biographer became public, forcing him to resign – and revealed he is determined to make his marriage work. Breaking his silence almost a week after he dramatically stepped down, Petraeus also revealed he has not spoken to his... Read More
by Lance Harrell Burglars have already begun to turn to Facebook and Twitter to find homes that may be vacant during a holiday absence, so don’t make their job any easier for them by giving them your travel itinerary. Traveling in the world today has become both easier and more sophisticated. The number of destinations... Read More
by ST One of the best signs that a woman is getting comfortable with you is when she says her thoughts first, then sorts them aloud. This is not another article about “what women want.” That subject has been more than sufficiently covered in decades of magazine articles and movies. For a man, what women... Read More
by Isi Esene Citizens of the online community in Nigeria, and indeed, Africa are in for a really electrifying time this Christmas as EbonyLife Xcite has officially announced the launch of its online Popularity Contest taking place at www.xciteafrica.com. EbonyLife Xcite Popularity Contest is a competition designed to reward the contestants who are the fastest... Read More
by Charu Amar It’s not that women cannot take true criticism from their man or expect praises all the time. But what they actually expect is that criticism should come in a softer and suggestive manner, Better not take it as the last verdict, for irrespective of how much you trust and adore your little... Read More
by Mayo Clinic Think of negative thoughts as signals to try new, healthy patterns. Ask yourself, “What can I think and do to make this less stressful?” Low self-esteem can negatively affect virtually every facet of your life, including your relationships, your job and your health. But you can take steps to boost your self-esteem,... Read More
by Emma Merkas Highly effective couples know that during an argument, they need to still respect their partner and listen, even if they don’t agree with them. Of course, there are certain things every relationship needs to function properly even at a basic level. These essential foundations—trust, honesty, and attraction—should be already taken care of... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu This is a brand new video from the Akpako Master Terry G. The video of his sing, ‘So high’, showcases lots of beautiful women dancing to this tune. This is another exclusive one from TGP Entertainment. Video directed by. Ak One and Terry G. Enjoy?
“They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question that almost every person has been asked at one point in their life. The answers we are most likely expected to give include Accountant, Engineering... Read More
by Demola Adedoyin So it seems we are no longer interested in heroes. We are now interested in courageous anti-heroes. We have lost the patience it takes to see the good guy play nice and follow due process, otherwise known as ‘procedure’. Everything is being turned on its head. Most of the principles, myths, axioms... Read More
by Theophilus Ilevbare It is absolutely ridiculous for President Jonathan to think Alison-Madueke remains the right choice to steer the affairs of the ministry of petroleum resources and only Jonathan thinks so. Nigeria was rated the second most corrupt country in the world by the latest Gallup Poll no thanks to Denziani Alison-Madueke’s leadership of... Read More
by Isi Esene Eminent jurist, Kayode Eso is dead. In a statement released by his family, Justice Eso died earlier today in London, United Kingdom. The statement partly reads, “With Glory to Almighty God we wish to announce the peaceful passing on of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother Justice Kayode Eso JSC CON CFR... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Female rapper, Eva Alordiah stares straight into the camera with leopard-like eyes in this new edition as MyStreetz‘s first cover girl. Previous editions of the magazine have had the likes of M.I, Iceprince, Olamide and most recently, Sound Sultan on their covers. The fiery artist also did her own makeup and body paint representing... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Glory “GlowGlow” Oriakhi, the singing sensation that caught our attention during the debut edition of Nigerian Idol show is here with a new single; “Believer”. Now with a new identity GlowGlow the graduate of Law from the University is Abuja fuses diverse genres of music suitable for all ages and is both... Read More
When it comes to sex, there’s a difference between pulling a train and delaying a train. An amorous young couple in Morrum, Sweden, did the latter recently when they decided to get busy in a car right next to a train track. Their lovemaking got derailed when the driver of a passing train slowed down... Read More
Everywhere I go , things just seem wrong, especially when it comes to dressing. ‘The way you are dressed is how you will be addressed’ is how the saying goes. It never gets old but I think here in a lot of Nigeria universities, most girls are deaf or blind to the saying. In this... Read More
by David Kelly, Special to The Times Reporting from Cleveland— Inside a stuffy Cleveland classroom, Tim Boehnlein explained the mechanics of domestic violence and then posed a question. “So why do women stay?” he asked his class of would-be counselors. Ignorance, low self-esteem, lack of education, they speculated. No one really knew. Except maybe the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu As follow-up to her hot singles; ‘Love Story’ and ‘Jowo’, Ebisan who has been referred to as the new ASA teams up with upcoming singer Chidynma on this new track; The Time of Our Lives. Click here to listen: The Time of Our Lives [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Time-of-Our-Lives-Master1.mp3|titles=Time of Our Lives Master]
He’d always been a man of few words and this is among the qualities that endeared me to him. It always felt like there was more to him than he gave off and there was. I’d always loved Onus. He was what everyone would call the perfect man. Every female loved him. The three month... Read More