Objection! 6 and a half reasons a Nigerian actress should be lead in the Chimamanda film

“Wait a second!” – See our top 10 Oscars tweets

By Lekan Olanrewaju The 84th Annual Academy Awards have finally come and gone with many heaving sighs of relief that their favourites won, many seething at what they view as the injustice of their favourites not winning, and others generally sitting back and enjoying the show with a hilarious comment here and there. We... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Ojukwu had the effontery to do what others couldn’t…

By Dele Momodu While Nigerians mourn the demise of this formidable leader (Ojukwu), it is sad to note that some Nigerians have learnt no lessons from that tragic war. Fellow Nigerians, there is no better time to talk about Nigerian unity than now. Unknown to many of us, the most beautiful girl in Nigeria is... Read More

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Thought Couture: The name is Goldie – say it!

by Joy Isi Bewaji There’s nothing conventional about Goldie – not her blonde hair, not the many swanky pictures of her on the internet, not her distinctive branding, or her songs that often parade a desirable sense of eccentricity. She is just different. I ping her on a Monday, requesting a chat. With a new... Read More

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“Happy, um, Breastday!” – Father performs breast enhancement on daughter for 18th birthday

By Lekan Olanrewaju By now stories of kids getting plastic surgeries as birthday presents probably come as a shock to nobody. But here’s something of a new twist to the trend; a father performing his own daughter’s breast enhancement surgery for her 18th birthday. The daughter, Brittani, now 23, has also received a nose... Read More

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The YNaija Job Hub: “Pharmaceutical company vacancies” plus 8 more

Get a Job in Nigeria:Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY VACANCIES 2 Nos Senior Legal Practitioners required in lagos Multinational Oil servicing company recruiting DFID Programme recruiting... Read More

Biafra movie in the works? Nigerian filmmaker secures $400,000

by Lekan Olanrewaju A Nigerian filmmaker based in the United States has announced plans to shoot a movie on the former Biafra secessionist state of South-Eastern Nigeria. Odera Ozeka, who recently held the premiere for his new movie “Soul Diaspora” at the Ozone Cinema, Yaba, is set to commence this new project next year. The award winning filmmaker... Read More

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Yesterday’s bombing – Boko Haram or church rivalry?

by Lekan Olanrewaju Seven people were Sunday morning arrested in Bauchi state for reportedly attempting to carry out a bombing on a COCIN church. The group which was caught in Miya Barkatai village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, was said to be in possession of weapons and locally made explosives which could be... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hacker accesses Twitter account of Flavour N’Abania, says D’banj and 2face are next

By Lekan Olanrewaju A hacker has gained access into the Twitter accounts of Flavour N’Abania and D’banj The hacker is already tweeting from the highlife singer’s account @FLAVOURNABANIA and has promised to reveal tweets from the accounts of D’banj, Wizkid and Banky W. The hacker claims to have access to more celebrity twitter and facebook... Read More

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Photo of the Day: Jolie to the world! Angelina and the slit heard around the globe

by Hauwa Gambo She came in determined to be talk of the night even if she would surely leave with no Oscars statuette to her name. Angelina Jolie stepped out on the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards, and all the world could pay attention to was the lethal thigh-high split that stood out... Read More

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“This is the last time I am going to be on this stage” – At long last, Meryl Streep takes it for Best Actress! #Oscars2012

by Hauwa Gambo Meryl Streep, 62, has been announced winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2012 Academy Awards, which just ended – for her role in The Iron Lady. This is her third Oscar, and her first in 30 years, although she has a record 17 nominations for the most coveted... Read More

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“I am tired!” – Newly released emails show why Sarah Palin resigned from office

By Lekan Olanrewaju A glimpse into the internal struggles and frustrations endured by former Alaska governor and GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been offered in a number of newly-released emails. “I’m just beat down on this one.” One of the emails, written just months after returning from the presidential campaign trail reads. “I am... Read More

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Emeka Obia: ‘NO! I won’t motivate you’

Emeka Obia Motivation comes from inside of you Yes! I know what it feels like putting up your first blog post online. Believe me; I’ve had enough of that nervous ‘meal’ and all. Would they really read this? Am I making sense? Are they gonna comment after reading this??? Trust me, these questions and... Read More

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Get ready to ‘Read and Rock’ with Bankole Williams!

by Daniel Essien For lovers of books and music, the first edition of ReadnRock, Bookvine’s quarterly book reading, promises to be an evening of information with a unique blend of entertainment. The event will host Bankole Williams, author of ‘Engaged to a Job I hate’, an employee engagement expert and UK certified life/career coach. Bankole’s (non-fiction)... Read More

Funmi Iyanda turns spotlight on the Garden City in TV documentary – ‘PH Stories’

by Chi Ibe Award winning producer and broadcast journalist, Funmi Iyanda returns to the television screen with another ground-breaking documentary chronicling the lives and times of a modern Nigeria. ‘PH Stories’ documents Funmi’s journey as she talks to locals, artists, writers, celebrities and politicians, exploring stories in and around Port Harcourt, the garden city... Read More

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“Has Amaka run mad?” – YNaija Weekly Tinsel Review (February 20 – 24)

by Joy Ehonwa Sheila wasn’t pleased that Fred went ahead to see Kwame, although he did hold his own pretty well. Kwame could tell that something was wrong, but Fred didn’t give him the information he wanted. Still, they managed to get past that and it was very touching to see her throw her arms... Read More

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Stephen Keshi “not bothered” that Super Eagles are out of FIFA Top 50

By Lekan Olanrewaju Coach of the Nigerian national football team has stated that he is “not bothered” by the country’s dip in the latest FIFA World Rankings. In an exclusive interview with All Africa, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi said “I am not bothered about the Super Eagles’ rankings; my goal is to win all... Read More

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Something New: Dubie (formerly of Pulse) – ‘Betrayal’

by Seyi Lawal The Pulse, Star Quest winners for 2009, wowed us with their conscious song ‘So tey.’ However, the band leader, Dubie decided to release his debut single as a solo artiste titled; ‘Betrayal’. In his conscious socio-political song, he tries to pray for peace that passeth all understanding. Enjoy the video to this song.

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Something New: Camp Green Records presents Sleek Daniel’s new songs

International record label, Camp Green Records is turning up the heat in 2012 with their latest offering “The Sleek Daniel’s Pre – Release Singles” package. It is a collection of 3 songs from CG’s newest rising Afro-pop phenom, Sleek Daniels. Rumor has it that these may be songs from his upcoming highly anticipated debut album.... Read More

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#2012Oscars: 6 reasons to watch this year’s telecast

by Wilfred Okiche Hollywood’s brightest and biggest converge this weekend at the Kodak theatre, Los Angeles for the annual Academy awards ceremony and we in our usual excitement cannot wait to discover who wins what. ‘Wetin concern us with Oscars?’ you might ask. We realise that in these climes, an awards ceremony that is not... Read More

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Ferdinand Adimefe: Good God in a terrible world

“Never take life seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway.”- Anonymous “Why do bad things happen to good people?’’ This is a tough, disturbing question. I know what it means to wrestle with the unanswered questions of life. My struggles came quite early. I was barely 13 years old when I lost a neighbour, Tonye, to... Read More

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FaithNaija: “Somebody lied on Jesus…” – The Marvin L. Winans sermon at Whitney Houston’s funeral

After many songs were sung and remarks made at Whitney Houston’s Home-going Service, Pastor Marvin Winans took his text from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:25: “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall... Read More

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FaithNaija: Sammie Okposo brings down His presence with a Worship Medley

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Sammie Okposo is a well regarded in gospel circles in Nigeria and outside her shores. Ever since he broke into mainstream music with his hit track, ‘Wellu Wellu’, he has gone on to break a lot of barriers, which held gospel artistes in the past. Just last year, in October, Okposo was... Read More

“Who is Davido?” – See our Top 10 tweets for today!

By Lekan Olanrewaju From two international celebrities tweeting praises of Nelson Mandela to our very own Banky W doing what some view as bragging about his money to people’s thought’s on the “scandal” involving a fast-rising young musician, oh and there’s alsoLady Gaga tweeting her thoughts on winning a less than flattering “award”; we... Read More

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Nigerian-born Bishop set to conquer UK’s biggest original music competition!

by Daniel Essien A Nigerian-born & US-bred hip hop artist, Bishop, has wowed the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition and sailed through the audition stage of Live and Unsigned. Bishop will be competing against the most talented bands and artists in the country at the Regional Final Showcase of Live and... Read More

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Wale Adetula: ‘RIP Chi…my good friend’

I first met Chi when I was about ten. I think it was at my Grandmothers place and it was totally coincidental. My Granny’s next door neighbour, Anne was a showstopper. Anyways, it was my first time spending my holidays at Granny’s place and after playing outside for a bit, I started heading back in... Read More

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Something New: Brief aka Your Royal Fre$hness – ‘Enter’

Seyi Lawal Brief is a young rising rap artiste from Nigeria made a good entry into the music scene with his first debut song and video ‘Lovely Day.’ making good use of the hype he got from his debut single, he has released this new single and new video titled ‘Enter,’ the new video is... Read More

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Opinion: Read the only solution to Nigeria’s problems, by Debowale Adekunbi

Don’t be confused by figures of economic growth – the percentage of people living below the poverty line has increased. Nigeria needs twenty years of continuous excellent leadership to catch up with the current development level obtainable around the world. Let’s not worry about where others would be by then. So let’s do what... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: There’s something D’banj needs to understand

Judging by the fact that the transcript of D’banj interview with SaharaReporters TV is still one of the most-read stories on this platform even one week after it happened, this continues to be a hot button topic for thousands of young Nigerians – as it should be. (See the interview transcript HERE.) No one –... Read More

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