TOO CUTE Ice Prince wants you to meet his grandparents (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Ice Prince is an African superstar, but he still remembers his humble roots. The Chocolate city artiste recently shared a photo of himself and his aged grandparents. Although, old and frail, the resemblance to the young and vibrant Ice Prince Zamani is more than obvious. Look:

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August 22, 2014

Pan African Designers, Osei Duro, Sophie Zinga and Thula Sindi to attend LPM Africa inaugural edition

by Kolapo Olapoju For 5 years, Le Petit Marche – The Little Market, birth in Nigeria to mirror the popular Portobello Market in London has been a shopping favourite since its launch in 2009, it has successfully gathered the best of the city’s high street fashion brands and Fashionistas – monthly all under one roof,... Read More

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August 22, 2014

#Ebola: These nations have banned travellers from Ebola-affected countries [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the Ebola outbreak in the sub-region of West Africa, some countries have began to ward off travellers from the affected nations from coming in. One of such nations is Sri Lanka, with its government having decided to suspend the on-arrival visa facility to visitors from four African countries due to the... Read More

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August 21, 2014

#Ebola: No sex! Indian Prostitutes told to deny service to African clients

by Kolapo Olapoju Indian sex workers in Sonagachi have been instructed to refrain from rendering sex-services to all Africans, following the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in the sub-region of West Africa. At a forum of 130,000 sex workers in West Bengal, Indian NGO, ‘Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee’ warned them of the danger... Read More

The News Blog

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August 18, 2014

Ebola is from the pit of hell! T.B Joshua blames Satan for the virus [DETAILS]

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigerian Prophet, T.B. Joshua, of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) declared in his church service on Sunday 17 August, that the killer disease Ebola currently ravaging West Africa is from ‘the pit of hell. According to Joshua, who led his congregation in prayer for the nations and individuals affected, time... Read More

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August 18, 2014

Corruption is a country (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye They are forced to exit the country and work/slave to build countries who belong to the other half of the work. Once one removes the accents, the names and the locations, we see that the stories are strikingly similar. And one is forced to draw the conclusion. Corruption is a country.... Read More

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August 17, 2014

Max Siollun: Biafra would have become Africa’s first world superpower (Y! History)

by Max Siollun With oil wealth and a vibrant citizenry, Biafra could have become Africa’s first world superpower. With citizens of the caliber of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Louis Mbafeno, Matthew Mbu, Chike Obi, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, Christopher Okigbo, and Michael Okpara, it had men of foresight, intellect, and vision to rival any nation in Africa. January... Read More

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August 16, 2014

Ebola, bringer of pain and despair: The Liberian experience (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Ebola came, and gloom reigned across several West African nations! Of all these countries, Liberia is the most affected with a death toll of 413 people, and counting. American Photographer, John Moore went to the city of Monrovia to take snap shots of the dejected and pitiable state of those affected by the... Read More

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August 16, 2014

The hypocrisy of America’s experimental Ebola drug

by Theophilus Ilevbare These days, nothing strikes a bout of panic and paranoia than the thought of Ebola Virus Disease. It’s been decades since a disease or calamity of such proportions threatened our relationships, businesses, sports and our very existence. In the midst of all the trepidation came a ray of hope – an experimental... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Why did the United States government patent an Ebola virus invention? [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe Since the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, and by an extension, Africa, various theories have been flying around about the source of the virus. The deadly Ebola virus’ first recorded outbreak was in 1976 in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire), which lies on the Ebola River.... Read More

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August 15, 2014

P-square working with Don Jazzy on new album (LOOK, READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe We can only expect the best from this collaboration! When the best group in Africa goes into the studio with the best Producer in Africa, a hit is guaranteed. Peter Okoye, one half of Pop duo, P-square, posted an image of himself and Paul Okoye in the studio with Don Jazzy, adding the... Read More

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August 15, 2014

People spreading lies about me should stop or… | T.B Joshua spits fire on Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju Founder of Synagogue Church of all Nations, T.B Joshua has denied being behind the rumours of salt-water being a cure for the deadly Ebola virus disease. The Pastor also said the rumours about a Liberian man who came to his church for deliverance and subsequently died of Ebola is false and malicious. While... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: As Africans, we should be grateful to the USA

by Raymond Inkabi Now as Africans, we must be thankful of Agoa. Africa, no doubt is one continent that inspires hope and is equally a challenge at the same time. And for long, reality has proved to be a determined rival in her concerted strides for global player-ship and dominance. Africa’s now 1.1 billion... Read More

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August 14, 2014

So what’s Nigeria’s new position in July’s FIFA ranking?

by Mark Bassey Nigeria continues to climb in the FIFA rankings and now sits in the 33rd position, after the latest standings were released on Thursday. The African champions, who were previously ranked 34th after the 2014 World Cup, are still 3rd on the continent with 673 points, only behind Ivory Coast and Algeria. Algeria... Read More

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August 13, 2014

Singer, Soul E says this is the solution for Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju Soul E just couldn’t resist! The man who has predicted death for Nigerian artistes amid other random prophecies that haven’t come to pass just to take a shot at this one. Singer-turned-pastor, Soul E, real name Emmanuel Okose, says he has all the answers needed to combat the Ebola virus disease.... Read More

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August 10, 2014

Opinion: Dear Africa, your Ebola salvation is not in America

by Onyeka ‘Kerous’ Ibeanusi Weep not, Africa. Weep not, Africans for your salvation is not in Washington DC, Europe or Asia. Rise and hold your leaders responsible. Lately I have been bereft of sleep. No thanks to Ebola. I believe I’m not alone, it’s a panic that grips almost all of West Africa. The fear... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Money, the fuel of love – on#WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

I once read a fabled romantic tale that ended with a handsome street beggar marrying a wealthy lady. I closed the book with a rueful smile creased on my face, and wondered out loud ‘only if it were possible around these parts or anywhere for that matter’. It is common knowledge that Money is... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Tunji Andrews: Africa needs to be Putin-ised (Y! PolicyHub)

by Tunji Andrews Putin has become the poster boy for standing up to the status quo in this decade. Africa Rising: the feel-good catch phrase that has been touted in recent years to make Africans believe that finally, they had been accepted into the exclusive club of global elite. Think it to be reality or... Read More

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August 6, 2014

SMEs just found a friend! Enterprise54.com launches for Africa

by Kolapo Olapoju GO Media has launched an entrepreneur-based news and magazine platform, Enterprise54.com. The multimedia platform, which was launched on 1 July 2014, reports ideas, tools and resources that empower entrepreneurs across Africa, with a focus on small business. Goke Oyeniyi, the Editor-in-chief said, “With small business being the engine of emerging economies... Read More

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August 4, 2014

Chude Jideonwo writes | The reading culture is dead? Keep calm and watch videos

by Chude Jideonwo I have just returned from an exhilarating tour of some major cities with my new book, and inevitably acquired the tag of intellectual along the way (the other day, a random person on Twitter called me a ‘Lagos intellectual’ and left me quite giddy – forget the fact he was actually attacking... Read More

August 4, 2014

Adanna Chukwuma: Nigeria- our children are dying and taking our future with them (Y! Policy Hub)

by Adanna Chukwuma As long as we continue to lose our children to preventable disease, we not only perpetuate the unjust conditions that cause these deaths, we stall our progress as a nation. Have you been to a hospital nursery lately? The next time you visit one; randomly count eight children out of the crowd.... Read More

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August 4, 2014

Tunde Leye: Ebola and the rest of African problems (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye Like every other clime in the world, we have our problems. Ebola is merely one of them. There are economic, security, political and social challenges ravaging Africa. But our intellectuals are too lazy, stuck up and buried in studying their archaic books to do the gritty work of finding workable solutions to... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Meet Omotola’s 15-year-old son, who’s a music producer – and we approve! (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju He’s cute, 15-years-old, has over 60 beats to his credit and has collaborated with 8 singers! The girls will love him. That’s a pretty good CV for the young dude who is none other than Captain E, son of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, who’s rated among Africa’s leading ladies. Captain E, real name M.J... Read More

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August 2, 2014

HEAVEN! Watch these cocoa farmers eat chocolate for the very first time

by Kolapo Olapoju Irony don’t come better than this. These people farm cocoa, yet they have never seen neither can they afford to buy the end product -chocolate. A bar of chocolate costs about 4 euros in Ivory Coast, but the cocoa farmers make just 7 euros per day, making it virtually impossible for them... Read More

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July 27, 2014

Liberia again! Ebola patients doctor infected

by Kolapo Olapoju An American doctor working with Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus. Dr. Kent Brantly, who is the medical director for the aid organization’s case management center in Monrovia, tested positive for the disease and was being treated at a hospital. Brantly, 33, has been working in... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Next year your television set goes digital – but, are you ready? [DETAILS]

By Emmanuel Chidiogo The rapid movement of the world into a digital age, is slowly catching up with Africa. Analogue TV, a major transmitted signal for 90 per cent of homes in Africa is set to be phased out by 2015. Ovum Limited, an independent analyst and consultancy firm, in London, have however predicted... Read More

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July 7, 2014

Lanre Olagunju: What is Africa’s excuse for maternal and newborn mortality?

by Lanre Olagunju A report from a recent study has it that it will take over a century before a baby born in Africa has the same chance of survival as a baby born in North America or Europe. One would have felt that by now the issue of maternal, newborn and child mortality would... Read More

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June 26, 2014

Here’s what happens when an African man finds out his wife can’t cook Jollof rice (WATCH)

by Isi Esene by Isi Esene This is the funniest video we’ve seen all week and we thought we should share it with you guys. The geniuses at @Funny_African_Pics adapted this Cheaters video to something about a man who finally discovered his wife cannot cook the African staple, Jollof rice. The video was posted with... Read More

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June 1, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: It took me 25 years to start iGroove Radio – Augustin ‘Tintin’ Imevbore

by Wilfred Okiche Augustine ‘Tintin’ Imevbore is the founder of iGroove Radio, the biggest and most influential online radio station on the African continent. He began his career as an intern and for more than 2 decades, gradually worked his way up the food chain. He spoke with YNaija.com about humble beginnings, working with Beat... Read More

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May 31, 2014

‘Eva Alordiah and I explored each other…’ – Rapper, Ice Prince opens up

by S’ola Filani Rapper, Ice Prince insists he and Eva Alordiah had a thing going on before fame came calling He opened up once more to the Nigerian Tribune saying they both explored each other and argued a lot. He also gave reasons why he won’t be getting married anytime soon saying that would only... Read More

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TOO CUTE Ice Prince wants you to meet his grandparents (LOOK)

Pan African Designers, Osei Duro, Sophie Zinga and Thula Sindi to attend LPM Africa inaugural edition

#Ebola: These nations have banned travellers from Ebola-affected countries [DETAILS]

#Ebola: No sex! Indian Prostitutes told to deny service to African clients

Ebola is from the pit of hell! T.B Joshua blames Satan for the virus [DETAILS]

Corruption is a country (Y! FrontPage)

Max Siollun: Biafra would have become Africa’s first world superpower (Y! History)

Ebola, bringer of pain and despair: The Liberian experience (PHOTOS)

The hypocrisy of America’s experimental Ebola drug

Why did the United States government patent an Ebola virus invention? [DETAILS]

P-square working with Don Jazzy on new album (LOOK, READ)

People spreading lies about me should stop or… | T.B Joshua spits fire on Ebola

Opinion: As Africans, we should be grateful to the USA

So what’s Nigeria’s new position in July’s FIFA ranking?

Singer, Soul E says this is the solution for Ebola

Opinion: Dear Africa, your Ebola salvation is not in America

Money, the fuel of love – on#WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Tunji Andrews: Africa needs to be Putin-ised (Y! PolicyHub)

SMEs just found a friend! Enterprise54.com launches for Africa

Chude Jideonwo writes | The reading culture is dead? Keep calm and watch videos

Adanna Chukwuma: Nigeria- our children are dying and taking our future with them (Y! Policy Hub)

Tunde Leye: Ebola and the rest of African problems (Y! FrontPage)

Meet Omotola’s 15-year-old son, who’s a music producer – and we approve! (PHOTOS)

HEAVEN! Watch these cocoa farmers eat chocolate for the very first time

Liberia again! Ebola patients doctor infected

Next year your television set goes digital – but, are you ready? [DETAILS]

Lanre Olagunju: What is Africa’s excuse for maternal and newborn mortality?

Here’s what happens when an African man finds out his wife can’t cook Jollof rice (WATCH)

#TheYNaijaInterview: It took me 25 years to start iGroove Radio – Augustin ‘Tintin’ Imevbore

‘Eva Alordiah and I explored each other…’ – Rapper, Ice Prince opens up

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