By Seyi lawal Check out HOT freestyle from rising Naija femcee, AinaMORE who shuts down the @Factory78 studios with this new release.
by Chi Ibe Olatunde Olabanji Roberts aka Timie Roberts (a Lagos based artist, song writer and performer) has worked with various artistes like DJ Zeez, Ice Prince and producers like Fliptyce, Ekelly, Rhythm, etc. He is currently signed to Rectify Records, a label that also has UK sensational D-soul. Timie’s track ‘Baby Boo’ produced by... Read More
by Chi Ibe 13 WARDS OF OGBIA LGA: NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 70827; NUMBER OF ACCREDITED VOTERS: 55271; TOTAL VOTES CAST: 55271; REJECTED VOTES: 1235. TOP 3 PARTIES: PDP: 50848. CAP: 1277 A.C.N: 1085. YENAGOA LGA RESULT SUMMARY. YENAGOA L.G.A. TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS:133122; TOTAL VOTES CAST:69986; VALID VOTES: 67875; REJECTED VOTES: 2111. TOP... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Samuel Aranda, Spanish photographer has emerged winner of the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year award. Aranda’s photo also won the “People in the News Singles” category. He will receive $13,300. The winning photo was an image of a veiled woman holding a wounded relative in her arms after a demonstration... Read More
by Chi Ibe Bayelsa gubernatorial election results out of eight local governments have arrived the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to the commission’s public relations officer, Timitei Wariowei. Collation of the results will commence shortly as the commission will not wait until the submission of the remaining four. The local governments... Read More
by Seyi Lawal 24 year-old Cameroonian engineer, Arthur Zang, has invented the Cardiopad, a touch screen medical tablet that enables heart examinations such as the electrocardiogram (ECG) to be performed at remote, rural locations while the results of the test are transferred wirelessly to specialists who can interpret them. The device spares African patients... Read More
by Chi Ibe Bayelsa gubernatorial election results from four out of eight local governments have arrived the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to the commission’s public relations officer, Timitei Wariowei. Collation of the results will commence shortly as the commission will not wait until the submission of the remaining four. The... Read More
by Chi Ibe Attitude Productions, an Umuahia-based non-governmental organisation, has announced its intention to encourage young girls to maintain their virginity as a way of raising moral standards in the society. Prosper Ekekwe, head of the NGO, has said the group will thus celebrate a World Purity Day every year. “The 2012 celebration is... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1-3). You can shine in life. And this is a special message from God to you at this time. But how do you arise, and how do you shine? Pastor Chris shows you just... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Whitney Houston’s publicist, Kristen Foster has confirmed that the Grammy award-winning star passed away Saturday. Showbiz journalist, Gayl Murphy told Sky News there were rumours on the website TMZ that she may have died at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles but this has not been confirmed. The star was pictured... Read More
by Seyi Lawal On Saturday, 4 February, Temple Muse – in partnership with Moet & Chandon held the ‘Flaunt It’ event. Guests were welcomed with a special photoshoot in the FLAUNT IT! Booth, Male Models Clad in skimpy GREY branded shorts and Hot Red Lips that adorned the whole store. There were also fabulous... Read More
by Chi Ibe Elections have largely wrapped up across Bayelsa today as the state votes in the gubernatorial elections in which the president and former governor of the state, Goodluck Jonathan, has taken special interest especially with regard to his preferred candidate, Seriake Dickson. Voting commenced on time in many polling units in the state... Read More
by Chi Ibe Elections have largely wrapped up across Bayelsa today as the state votes in the gubernatorial elections in which the president and former governor of the state, Goodluck Jonathan, has taken special interest. Voting commenced on time in many polling units in the state in spite of the late arrival and distribution of... Read More
by Daniel Essien A new entertainment outfit, Invictus Entertainment Company has been launched. It is an exclusive entertainment company based in Johannesburg and Nigeria. They offer their patrons exceptional entertainment solutions focusing primarily on showcasing African Talent from Nigeria and South Africa specifically. Invictus Media was focused on event management production. However, due to its overwhelming influence... Read More
by Chi Ibe PCE Crew is proud to unveil their new single ‘Forever & a Day’, the second single off their forthcoming sophomore album. # This song is definitely for that special someone. Let’s start off the Valentine season right! “No matter the weather, my love is forever, ‘cause I love you forever… and a... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Producer and head-honcho of Mo’Hits records, Don Jazzy has released a statement clarifying comments credited to him in the most recent issue of Hiphop World magazine. He was reported to have dismissed rappers and opined that no Nigerian parent was proud of their rapper offspring. The backlash was swift and came from... Read More
by Seyi Lawal ‘Maami’, the new feature film directed by ace cinematographer, Tunde Kelani for his Mainframe film and television production is currently playing in cinemas. The much anticipated film stars Nollywood’s biggest crossover success, Funke Akindele, former AMBO winner, Wole Ojo and former beauty queen, Tamilore Kuboye. Music sensations Yinka Davies and Fatai Rolling... Read More
#BayelsaVotes Update: “The best candidate will win” – Jonathan says as voting commences across state
By Chi Ibe PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN SAYS HE EXPECTS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO EMERGE AS GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE AFTER THE VOTING EXCERCISE. THE PRESIDENT MADE THIS KNOWN SHORTLY AFTER CASTING HIS VOTE, IN COMPANY OF HIS WIFE AND MOTHER AT OTUEKE, OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF THE STATE. DR. JONATHAN EXPRESSED HIS HAPPINESS OVER... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Dr. Karo Ogbinaka is the Chairman ASUU/UNILAG. He is also a member of the Department of Philosophy at the University of. Lagos, Nigeria with a specialty in analytic philosophy. After his appearance on Y! TV’s Rubbin’ Minds last Sunday, YNaija had a quick chat with him on the whole ASUU episode. ... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Our photographer (bless him) found himself able to get this breath-taking area view of Lagos’s Marina this week – and we absolutely had to share it with you!
by Hauwa Gambo In a report on what it describes as a global trend of religious persecution targeted at Christians, in this week’s edition of Newsweek, Nigeria takes a prominent spot. See the relevant excerpt below: In Nigeria many have suffered all of these forms of persecution. The nation has the largest Christian minority (40... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Chocolate City Group, parent body of the subsidiaries: Chocolate City Music (home to talents, M.I, Ice Prince and Brymo), Chocolate City Media and Chocolate City Television has announced Hakeem Bello Osagie as it’s board chairman. Prior to his appointment, Bello-Osagie was chairman of Etisalat Nigeria. A Cambridge university trained lawyer, he... Read More
by Chi Ibe Singer Max Pain hooked up with music producer, K-Solo to deliver this song titled :’Waa Tee Eh’ which has a lovely tune and catchy lyrics. “Waa Tee Eh” in English has a number of translations however the most suitable in this context is; “You will be ridiculed“. Click here to listen: Waa_Tee... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Knock, knock, knock! Who’s here? It’s Ali Baba, the king of comedy himself. Yes, we kicked off our weekly #YNaijaInterview on Twitter today and @ALIBABAGCFR was our first interviewee. The interview was moderated by Aziza Uko, Y!’s Editor-at-Large, @azizauko . Here’s a full transcript of the interview we had with... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Street Talent Nigerian presents new hot single from Worule Cool ft Freedom Rhymer. The track tittle ‘Around My Crew’ was produced by Morrison, who is also the founder of Street Talent Nigerian and Modnine’s younger brother. Makes for good listening, click here to listen: WORULE COOL FT FREEDOM RHYMER- AROUND MA CREW
by Chi Ibe PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN HAS ARRIVED YENAGOA, THE BAYELSA STATE CAPITAL AHEAD OF THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW. THE PRESIDENT WHO ARRIVED AT 3.30 PM IN COMPANY OF HIS WIFE, DAME PATIENCE JONATHAN AND MOTHER, WAS RECEIVED BY THE BAYELSA STATE ACTING GOVERNOR, NESTOR BINABOR AND SOME OF THE STATE... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The incredible journey is about to begin for the final 12 contestants on Nigerian Idol. For Chinedu, Nikki, Najite, Ibinabo Romeo, Honey Adum, Linda Giami, Diwari, Mecinda, A.Y.O, Stephen Onochie, Joe Blue and Sly1 it will be an unveiling like no other as fans and viewers will get to meet the Nigerian... Read More
by Ferdinand Adimefe We cannot deny that the last 12 years in Bayelsa state, has failed to deliver real development to the state. It is often said that a people get the kind of leadership it deserves, but I tend to disagree, I think if you examine this critically you will discover that the people... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Without drama and paparazzi that reminds you of a certain Jose Mourinho, Fabio Capello left his post as England manager on Wednesday night. With less than four months to the European Championships, the Italian who had been in charge of the Three Lions for five years resigned. Capello decided to quit after... Read More