A woman who partied with Prince Harry claimed she kissed the young Royal in a naked ‘drunken fumble’ during his now-infamous night in Las Vegas. Blonde Carrie Reichert revealed how she was alone with Prince Harry in his hotel room for up to 20 minutes during a party in Nevada’s Sin City last month. The... Read More
Fearless Charlie Parker looks far from rattled as he comes face-to-face with a 10kg snake. While the youngster’s legs may wobble under the weight of Pablo – a 2.5m boa constrictor – the enormous reptile holds no fears for him. At just two-years-old, the pint-sized animal lover is already an expert snake wrangler and is... Read More
by Zaid Akl Social media without the necessary groundwork of political organization is useless, an illusion that the August 24 organizers fell for. The demonstrations of August 24 did not turn out to be politically significant, especially after major political forces decided to abandon them. The demonstrations were controlled by individuals who possess no experience... Read More
When Madeline Coburn landed an internship of a lifetime in Ghana, she quickly applied for student loans to help her finance the trip. To her surprise, the student loan company sent her a letter denying her application for a student loan citing that she is deceased according to their records. Coburn frantically went to her... Read More
A teenager headed to a sweet 16 party was killed after he stuck his head out of the emergency hatch of a double-decker bus and hit the underside of a highway overpass, authorities said. The gruesome accident followed the warnings of a security guard on the bus who said he told the teens repeatedly not... Read More
When rap group NWA made the controversial song “F*ck the Police”, it was viewed by black people, especially those living in L.A., as a protest song. Many who’d lived there, and seen close up what LAPD was capable of, understood very well what NWA was trying to communicate with that song. But like everything black... Read More
Violence continued in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, as tragedy struck the Military Joint Task Force (JTF) when its intelligence personnel, was, Friday afternoon, ambushed at a mechanical workshop and shot dead by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect. The killing occurred two hours before Governor Ibrahim Gaidam’s special broadcast on the... Read More
by Isi Esene The planned introduction of the new N5,000 note by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continued to receive knocks from various quarters with the latest one coming from the families of the personalities whose portraits are expected to feature on the note. At the announcement of the proposed currency review, it was... Read More
Twin Victorian sisters who detailed their battle against anorexia died after a house fire on Monday night. Emergency services rushed to the blaze in a unit in the Geelong suburb of Grovedale at 9.40pm and found two women in their 40s on the loungeroom floor. The victims were named as Rachel and Clare Wallmeyer, who... Read More
Oscar Pistorius is off to a good start at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, setting a new world record Saturday in his 200m heat. The 25-year-old South African, who competed in the 400m and 4x400m relay at the London Olympic Games, won his heat in 21.30 seconds, shaving more than half a second off the previous... Read More
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu called Sunday for Tony Blair and George Bush to face prosecution at the International Criminal Court for their role in the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq Tutu, the retired Anglican Church’s archbishop of South Africa, wrote in an op-ed piece for The Observer newspaper that the ex-leaders of Britain... Read More
Being the text of a paper presented by Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili On August 28, 2012 @ the 2012 Nigeria Bar Association Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Part 1 of this Series Part 2 of this Series Corruption is found all over the world – in both rich and poor countries. However certain distinctions are empirically established in various... Read More
In the weeks following the news of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ split this summer, came various reports of the actor’s search for a Scientology-friendly wife before he met Holmes. Rumor has it that Sofia Vergara and Scarlett Johansson were also among those approached as marital prospects for Cruise. And now, a new Vanity Fair... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The story of Vincent Chegini Chinweuma, an Imo State indigene, is the story of how not to treat a roasted chicken. Chinweuma, an auto-technician, was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, when officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered that he hid 2.655kg of cocaine inside a roasted... Read More
After a long day at the office, some people are ready to doze, but Lynn Benson was apparently ready to bulldoze. Police in Houston arrested Benson, 52, Monday evening after he allegedly boarded a bulldozer and drove it into his place of employment, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. In the process, authorities said he caused $1.5 million... Read More
Seal’s accusation that Heidi Klum cheated on him during their marriage is absolutely false … at least that’s what Heidi is telling close friends. TMZ posted a video this morning in which Seal said straight out said Heidi was screwing the bodyguard while they were together — and that is why their marriage fell apart.... Read More
Last week news broke that Usher had won custody of his two sons, Usher and Naviyd, over his ex-wife Tameka Raymond. But, as expected, the proud mother decided she is not giving up. Days later, Tameka showed her displeasement by vowing to appeal the judge’s ruling and filed a motion for a new trial. According... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The Barth Nnaji resignation drama continues to unravel. While the man himself said he resigned because of the pressure from vested interests in the sector, some argued it was a sack, and even President Jonathan himself weighed in, saying Nnaji had to go not because he did wrong, but just so that... Read More
by Alexander Walters Fashion is mass cultural hypnosis. It’s a Saturday afternoon and, having told me that my wardrobe is a little “tired”, my girlfriend decides to take me shopping in Shoreditch. We go to a store called A.P.C. It’s French, which is apparently justification for charging £75 for a t-shirt. Once inside I immediately feel uncomfortable. The... Read More
WHAT’S UP with Kelly? Kelly is just chilling, mehn. I’m recording new songs, producing every day. I’m just working mehn. When did you start music? I started singing since 1993. I was a choir boy. From Holiness Pentecostal to Overcomers days, Living Waters ministries, etc. I sang with men who have now become bishops like... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has wielded the big stick on Wande Coal’s latest video for Go low less than two weeks after its release. The video, which features scantily clad ladies, has been banned by the National Broadcasting Commission. The video, directed ,and shot by Mr. Moe Musa in the UK,... Read More
by Isi Esene Civil society groups in the country have expressed their readiness to once again hit the streets in protest over the planned introduction of new N5,000 note by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to reports, the groups are currently mobilizing and consulting with stakeholders to devise the best possible approach to... Read More
by Isi Esene The Federal Government is proposing a law to penalize military personnel who violate the rules of engagement in their activities within a civilian population during disturbances. The bill was sent to the National Assembly for deliberation and passage to punish offenders who unjustifiably attack civilians. The proposed law known as ‘A Bill... Read More
Brazil’s social security agency has, for the first time, given a four-month “maternity” leave to a gay man so that he can care for his adopted child. Lucimar da Silva requested the full four-month leave two years ago when he and his partner adopted their child, according according to Pink News. Prior to the groundbreaking decision,... Read More
Makes you wonder what will become of the power sector now, especially since Government is still drunk on this “all time high” power supply record. In the past month, we have all at some point made a big deal of the fact that power supply has improved drastically. Some have even made it... Read More
by Isi Esene Ornguga Ademngor, a 30-year-old farmer was on Wednesday arraigned before a Makurdi, Benue State Magistrate’s Court for killing his 10-year-old son. Godwin Agande, a police officer attached to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Kwande, informed the State CID of the incident saying the accused shot his son with a single barrel gun killing... Read More
In general, the “woman’s role” has evolved considerably, from domestic goddess to boardroom boss. So does that mean our priorities as women have changed too? I was contacted 10 days ago to write a piece for YNaija, at first I was ecstatic until I was hit with a bad case of writer’s block. Beauty is... Read More
But early into the Jonathan presidency, the signs were ominous. It was obvious the President was not prepared to rock the boat and that all he wanted was to mark time and enjoy his full terms in office with as little discomfort as possible. Fellow Nigerians, this must be the worst of times for our... Read More
by Isi Esene There was drama in a Kaduna Sharia Court yesterday when Malam Mohammed Abdullahi dragged his mother-in-law, Habiba Mohammed, to court for not allowing his wife return to him after the delivery of their baby. Abdullahi’s wife, Sa’ade , was said to have travelled to Kaduna to receive motherly care after delivering her first... Read More
So basically most of the guys who pop all those champagne and light the bisco’s do not pay a dime at the club whilst you, the guy who gets oppressed, pays full for your drinks and food. Clubbing in Nigeria is never a dull moment. It’s an opportunity for some to party with friends and... Read More