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Pius Adesanmi: My language, your dialect
by Pius Adesanmi This one will be a long read. I see it as a contribution to the enhancement of the self-worth and dignity of the Nigerian citizen. So, abeg…
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President Buhari should pay attention to this poll
This past week was notable for some who supported Buhari's campaign having to come out openly to apologise for that support, and apologise to anyone they helped convince along the…
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Buhari thanks US for 2015 elections, Nigeria’s democracy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed appreciation for the important role the United States Government played in the success of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Receiving the…
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Waje hosts Jamie Oliver’s food revolution campaign in Nigeria with Chef Eros
Nigeria saw the launch of Food Revolution Day on Friday, 20th May 2016 amidst a fanfare of celebrities, live cooking events, a flurry of social media activity and, of course, British celebrity chef and campaigner…
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Ayomikun Samuel: Love and the many shades of Valentine’s Day
Aljazeera was the first media I ever heard the names, Sharon Johnson (SJ) and Sandra Kaye Johnson (SKJ) on one particular afternoon. No thanks to some of our Nigerian TV…
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Mosque helps vandalized Catholic Church clean up
Last month, a Catholic Church in Mississauga, Canada was vandalized. Video footage showed a man entering the church and ripping apart holy books. A few days later, the church was…
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“Yul please love me back” – Nollywood actor’s gay stalker demands photos of his privates
by Chinwe Okafor The gay stalker of Yul Edochie wants something else and it is really important to him. Weeks ago, the actor and son of Nollywood Veteran, Pete Edochie called…
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Err, Bode George’s son is back… with his eggplant (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor Yinka Bode George who is famous for showing off his bulge is back again... with what he's known for. We hear he's the fifth child of PDP…
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Opinion: Why can’t Nigerians in diaspora bring home their blessings and knowledge?
by Uyu Eyo Ita I huddled in my chair and tried to distract myself from thoughts of when my yet- to- acclimatise- body would finally acclimatise to the British…
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Falconets star rejects N1.2m World Cup bonus
by Ubong Nduonofit Super Falconet player Courtney Dike has reportedly turned down a windfall in the region of $7000 (N1.2m) given to each player as bonus for partaking in the just…
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International deal: How Psquare got into partnership with global beer brand ‘Skol’
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian superstars, Psquare have gone into partnership with international beer brand, Skol, to be its face in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries. The…
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Meet the world’s strongest man of God and his amazing feats (PHOTOS)
by Jewel Stephen Canadian pastor, Reverend Dr Kevin Fast, has been performing incredible stunts of heavy lifting for years, which led to him being named the world's strongest priest. He…
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Too pretty for prison? This may actually be the world’s sexiest criminal (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Don't let the pretty face fool you - Stephanie Beaudoin, dubbed the world's sexiest criminal, is pretty and dangerous. The Canadian nursing student was arrested by the…
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“F*ck you, piece of sh*t” – Mike Tyson is very upset over rape-question
by Kolapo Olapoju Mike Tyson is in Toronto for a show, "Undisputed Truth Wednesday night" at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, and he got really upset at an interviewer, while on…
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PDP chieftain, Olabode George’s son shows lots of skin… and more (See photos)
by Akan Ido He's the son of one of the most flamboyant politicians in the country and his name is Yinka Bode-George. Yinka who is the fifth son of Peoples…
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Brave Falconets go the distance, but fall at the final hurdle
by Mark Bassey Lena Petermann scored in the eighth minute of extra time to lead Germany to a 1-0 victory over Nigeria to claim the under-20 Women’s World Cup at…
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Falconets down Korea DPR, fly into final
Nigeria have had a tendency to score quick goals during their time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, and Courtney Dike continued that trend with a goal…
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“I cannot relax” | The Falconets Coach is not here (or there) to play
by 'Ifreke Inyang Coach of the Falconets, Peter Dedevbo, has made it clear that his players are aiming for nothing but a win, when they face England in the last…
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With love from Canada: Basketmouth shares photos from ‘Just for laughs’ festival (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian comedy is gradually making a statement on the international scene, and Basketmouth should be thanked for that. The comic was recently in Montreal, Canada, for the…
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Nigeria defeats India to pick up Bronze medal in table tennis [LOOK]
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria picked up a bronze medal last night in the table tennis category of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The Nigerian table tennis team were…
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2014 Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s first gold medalist Chika Amalaha fails doping test
by Mark Bassey Chika Amalaha, who clinched Nigeria's first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, has failed a doping test. The weightlifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled…
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“Loooooool” | Did Seun Kuti just ‘sub’ Flavour? (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, apparently disagrees with MTV Base's choice of Flavour as the best live act in Africa. The son of Late Fela Kuti, is known…
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Fame junkie: Canadian model tattoos entire face just to be famous (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju How would you like to tattoo all sort of words on the entirety of your face? Vin Los, a 24 year old Canadian model from Montreal has…
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What was he thinking? Man spends $100,000 on surgery to look like Justin Bieber (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju When a 33-year-old Los Angeles man spends a tenth of a million dollars just to have the 18-year-old look of Justin Bieber, something is definitely wrong. Toby…
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Sexy or trashy? Kendall Jenner bares all in daring high-slit dress (See Photos)
by Tutu Akinlabi It seems like 18-year-old Kendall Jenner is intent on following in her sister, Kim Kardashian's provocative footsteps. The young "Kardashian" is obviously excited about "becoming legal" and…
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Sex orgy: Dozens of male snakes struggle to mate with one female (PHOTOS)
by Tutu Akinlabi A small town in Canada has thousands of unlikely visitors every year as a horde of snakes visits the area to perform mating rites. The male red-sided…
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Opinion: The acceptance of Homosexuality in our culture is far from a reality
by Oke Epia A swift reaction came from Ambassador Samantha Power, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, who took…
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‘Jonathan wasn’t expected in Canada’: Embassy denies cancellation of state visit
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that a proposed state visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada was cancelled, the country's embassy has responded. The Canadian High Commission has described the…
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Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)
by 'Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even…
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Opinion: This is an open letter to all Anambra indigines
by Elas Abone This saying remains true with us here in Canada. No single day passes with-out us thinking about the goings-on, in our homeland; especially in our beloved Anam-bra…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy