BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta

by ‘Jola Sotubo A landlord in Delta has died after reportedly being bitten by rats in his home. Augustine Erukaya, 46, was said to have lost his life after his legs began swelling following the rat attack in his residence at the Ugbolu community environs, near Asaba, the state capital. Erukaya was said to have... Read More

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December 31, 2013

SHOCKING: See hospital ‘mortuary’ where corpses are washed near a FOOD CANTEEN (PHOTO)

by Adeola Balogun According to a Premium Times report, startling revelations have been made concerning the mortuary services of the Ikorodu General Hospital in Lagos. Investigations said to have been made by the paper resulted in findings that the morticians at the hospital wash corpses “in the open with water fetched in battered old plastic... Read More

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December 30, 2013

75-year-old man dies after marathon sex with popular Delta prostitute

by Adeola Balogun An elderly male resident of Asaba, the capital of Delta, is said to have died after engaging in sexual intercourse with a prostitute. Ogueshi Nwoye was said to have collapsed and subsequently died at the weekend after engaging in a long bout of sex with a woman identified simply as “Lady P”.... Read More

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December 25, 2013

‘Please reconsider me’: Deposed Deji of Akure writes 18-page letter to Mimiko

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the death of the Deji of Akure, Adebiyi Adesida on November 30 after only 3 years on the throne, his predecessor Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina is said to have pleaded to the Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko to reinstate him. Adesina, who was deposed, is said to have written an 18-page letter... Read More

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December 25, 2013

Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunro family in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Mr. Sesan Ogunro (Snr), father to BeatFM On Air Personality, Fade and music video director, Sesan (Jnr), was shot by armed robbers on Sunday December 22 and died of his injuries the next day. Mr. Ogunro was returning from a church Carol service when he was attacked by the yet unidentified gunmen.... Read More

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December 24, 2013

‘My father forgave those who shot him before giving up’ – Fade Ogunro opens up

by Tutu Akinlabi Beat FM On Air Personality (OAP) Fade Ogunro has finally spoken out about losing her dad. Sesan Ogunro (Snr.) was shot by armed robbers on Sunday at about 10pm after attending the carol service of his church in the Alausa area of Lagos. Mr. Ogunro died in the early hours of yesterday.... Read More

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December 23, 2013

Jason Njoku writes: Who says iROKO is dead?!

by Jason Njoku iROKO will be here in the next 5 years. $8Mn and my revenue growth over that period guarantees that. We have institutionalised and survived too many things over the last 3 years to not be strong enough to combat any and everything. So we announced a new chunk of money. Cause for... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “It felt wonderful to shake Mandela’s hand” – 9 questions for 9ice on his 2008 performance

by Seun Oluyemi In 2008, musician 9ice was one of the performers from across the world who performed at the 90th birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela – representing Nigeria. He shares the experience with Seun Oluyemi How would you describe Mandela? Nelson Mandela is a selfless leader, a rare gem, truthful and genuine. I wish... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: How to honour Nelson Mandela, by Joachim Mac-Ebong

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Part of the sorrow of Mandela’s death is that there appears to be no current African leader fit to tie his shoelaces. Even those mentored by him directly in the ANC are unable to emulate him. When the death of Nelson Mandela was announced by Jacob Zuma, Barack Obama’s statement said in part:... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela

by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza From those who would preserve the myth because it comforts the world to those who insist he was all too human, these 20 assessments of the man called Mandela, curated by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza will give wholesome insight as to his legacy Lynne Duke passed on in... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche

by Wilfred Okiche A young African, Wilfred Okiche captures the sense that the ground has finally shifted under Africa with Mandela’s death and he wonders how we will go from here. “The soul of Africa is departed and there is nothing miraculous left in the world” – Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate For most of Africa’s... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede

by Dele Olojede How come we went from Nelson Mandela to Jacob Zuma in 10 years flat, like a racing car in reverse, asks Dele Olojede Why is it that Mandela built himself a modest country home, fashioned after his prison bungalow to maintain a measure of familiarity, and with his own money, while Zuma... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Terrible: 2 men found dead in a car, foaming in the mouth on Asaba road (Viewer Discretion)

by Adeola Balogun Two men, one said to be a lawyer, were on Wednesday found dead in a car within Asaba town in Delta. The shocking discovery was made around the Inter-Bau Ring-road environs of the state capital. The men were said to have been bleeding and foaming at the mouth when they were found.... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Tragic news: 2 ‘okada’ men killed while trying to escape armed robbery attack

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two commercial motorcyclists have lost their lives in an accident around Edo while trying to escape armed robbers. The duo were said to have collided with each other while trying to flee from the robbers in opposite directions. The incident was said to have occurred along the Igarra- Ibillo – Akure road,... Read More

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December 11, 2013

Sad: Nigerian man, 22, shot dead in the US ‘while trying to sell PlayStation 4’ (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A young Nigerian man living in the United States has been killed after going to deliver a PlayStation 4 that he had advertised online. 22-year-old Ikenna Uwakah was shot several times over the new console that he had advertised on Instagram for ‘some $600′ and subsequently died of his injuries in a... Read More

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December 11, 2013

‘His body was cut in half’: LAWMA staff killed by agency’s waste disposal truck (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Adeola Balogun A worker with the Lagos Waste Management Authority was yesterday killed in an accident involving one of the agency’s own trucks. The deceased, identified simply as Idowu, was crushed by the truck after it skidded off the road and fell on him. The unfortunate incident, which occurred along the Egbeda/Idimu Road area... Read More

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December 10, 2013

#NelsonMandela: First photos from the memorial service in honour of Madiba

by Oge Okonkwo Tens of thousands of people together with world leaders are currently gathered at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa at the memorial service for the late legend, anti-apartheid icon and former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela. The service is currently being showed live at three “overflow” stadiums. Some photos below: US President... Read More

December 9, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian politicians cannot be great like Mandela – Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to President Goodluck Jonathan, politicians in Nigeria are devoid of the qualities which made former South African President, Nelson Mandela great. Nigeria’s number one man is said to have declared this at the memorial service organized in honour of the recently deceased anti-apartheid icon. President Jonathan said further that Nigerian politicians... Read More

December 7, 2013

#GoAndDie: N2 million gift does not vindicate Oshiomhole – Edo PDP kicks

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite tempers being cooled after a gift of N2 million and a job given to the now popular Edo widow by the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is unsatisfied. The widow, Joy Ifije, was openly reprimanded by the governor and told to “go and... Read More

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December 6, 2013

SNAPSHOT: The world stands still – UN security council observes minute of silence for Mandela

by ‘Jola Sotubo As tributes continue to pour in for the late Nelson Mandela, the world literally stood still for the icon. Members of the United Nations Security Council were photographed earlier today observing one minute of silence in honour of the freedom fighter and anti-apartheid campaigner. The UN Security Council consists of 15 members, 5 of... Read More

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December 6, 2013

BE INSPIRED: 12 letters from the desk of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter (LOOK)

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December 6, 2013

‘A great light has gone out’- Desmond Tutu, Prince William, Goodluck Jonathan, others react to Mandela’s death

by Adeola Balogun Former South African President and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. From the moment news broke on air and online, everyone who’s anyone that could get word out was paying tribute to the legend that was Mandela. Here on YNaija, we take a closer look on how some... Read More

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December 6, 2013

“If I had my time over I would do the same again:” READ 15 of Nelson Mandela’s most striking statements

by ‘Jola Sotubo Nelson Madiba Mandela is dead. The anti-apartheid icon passed on yesterday at the ripe old age of 95. His death was not unexpected, but it still left a gaping hole in the hearts of many around the world. Madiba lived a life that according to former United States President, Bill Clinton, “inspired... Read More

December 6, 2013

We will never forget: One of the final photos of Nelson Mandela before his death (LOOK)

by Adeola Balogun The most important times in a person’s life are the day of his birth and the day he dies. Nelson Mandela lived a life captured in many pictures but the last one he took showed us the face of a man whose resilience has endured many trials and conquered. Even in his... Read More

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December 6, 2013

“But why did Paul Walker allow Mandela to drive his car now?”: 7 shocking blunders on Madiba death (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The death of Nelson Mandela has attracted sympathy and caused sorrow all over the world. However, when a famous person dies, it is common to find people who make astounding mistakes about the person’s identity and what he did while he was alive. Below are some of such blunders – some of... Read More

December 6, 2013

President Jonathan declares 3 days of national mourning for Nelson Mandela

by ‘Jola Sotubo The world as a whole is mourning the death of former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Nigerians are not left out as citizens all over the country have been expressing their sadness at the death of the icon. In solidarity with the people of South Africa, and indeed the world, Nigerian President... Read More

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December 6, 2013

#NelsonMandela: 17 things you SHOULD know about Madiba

The world knows Nelson Mandela as a man who forever changed the course of modern history and who will surely continue to leave his mark long after his death Thursday at the age of 95. You may know that he spent 27 years in prison, that he led South Africa out of apartheid and that... Read More

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December 6, 2013

He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary

“Black man, you are on your own.” – Steve Biko “In the fell clutch of circumstance/I have not winced nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance/My head is bloody, but unbowed… I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul” – William Ernest Henley, Invictus (poem) “Him and his... Read More

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December 5, 2013

“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba

President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday, saying the former South African leader symbolized the fight for freedom and dignity throughout the world. “He achieved more than can be expected of any one man,” said the nation’s first African-American president. Mandela now “belongs to the ages,” Obama said at the White House within an hour... Read More

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BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta

SHOCKING: See hospital ‘mortuary’ where corpses are washed near a FOOD CANTEEN (PHOTO)

75-year-old man dies after marathon sex with popular Delta prostitute

‘Please reconsider me’: Deposed Deji of Akure writes 18-page letter to Mimiko

Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunro family in Lagos (PHOTOS)

‘My father forgave those who shot him before giving up’ – Fade Ogunro opens up

Jason Njoku writes: Who says iROKO is dead?!

Terrible: Suspected cultists shoot dead OOU lecturer

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “It felt wonderful to shake Mandela’s hand” – 9 questions for 9ice on his 2008 performance

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: How to honour Nelson Mandela, by Joachim Mac-Ebong

Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede

Terrible: 2 men found dead in a car, foaming in the mouth on Asaba road (Viewer Discretion)

Tragic news: 2 ‘okada’ men killed while trying to escape armed robbery attack

Sad: Nigerian man, 22, shot dead in the US ‘while trying to sell PlayStation 4’ (PICTURED)

‘His body was cut in half’: LAWMA staff killed by agency’s waste disposal truck (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

#NelsonMandela: First photos from the memorial service in honour of Madiba

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian politicians cannot be great like Mandela – Jonathan

#GoAndDie: N2 million gift does not vindicate Oshiomhole – Edo PDP kicks

SNAPSHOT: The world stands still – UN security council observes minute of silence for Mandela

BE INSPIRED: 12 letters from the desk of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter (LOOK)

‘A great light has gone out’- Desmond Tutu, Prince William, Goodluck Jonathan, others react to Mandela’s death

“If I had my time over I would do the same again:” READ 15 of Nelson Mandela’s most striking statements

We will never forget: One of the final photos of Nelson Mandela before his death (LOOK)

“But why did Paul Walker allow Mandela to drive his car now?”: 7 shocking blunders on Madiba death (LOOK)

President Jonathan declares 3 days of national mourning for Nelson Mandela

#NelsonMandela: 17 things you SHOULD know about Madiba

He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary

“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba

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