CLICK: Be part of the Close-Up Naija Herbal campaign and get the chance to be LIVE on radio

by Akintomiwa Agbaje There’s a movement currently going on, and it’s all about being Natural and Nigerian! Are you a Nigerian? Do you really love Naija? Prove to us that you are truly Naija by doing the everyday thing the Naija way. Every day from today to the 9th of May, Closeup will... Read More

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April 24, 2014

21 social media regrets you’ve definitely had

by Anna Breslaw Instagram-stalking your ex. Uhh, great way to fall for the perfectly curated and significantly more awesome fake life everyone has on Instagram. 1. Quoting yourself on your BBM profile. “Bitches ain’t sh_t!” –Me. (No.) 2. Having dumb lyrics on your BBM profile. A girl in my high school had the lyrics to Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss... Read More

April 22, 2014

11 ways to ruin your chances with your crush

by Erica Avesian If you can pull this off unnoticed, good for you. But chances are he will start to notice a shadow in his path. This is when things could get weird. When he finds out this shadowy figure is you, he will catch on and tell his friends about the creepy girl who... Read More

April 21, 2014

7 things men want you to tell them bluntly

by Holly Riordan It’s hard for men to tell why you’re angry, but sometimes they can’t even tell that you’re angry at all. If he is clueless, then you’ll have to explain it to him, unless you’re willing to let his offense slide. 1. WHAT’S WRONG We’ve all said that we’re ‘fine’ when we’re actually... Read More

April 18, 2014

13 things wives should NOT do without asking their husbands first

by Jeanne Sager Really, it comes down to common courtesy. He’s not being “controlling;” he’s having an opinion … and as his spouse, you’d want him to respect your opinion, right? So why not respect his? Poor Shakira started a firestorm the other day when she confessed that she had to ask her boyfriend, Gerard... Read More

April 12, 2014

10 easy tips to have the perfect date

by Genevieve Nunis Whether you’re old or new in the dating scene, feeling nervous before your big date is something we all can’t avoid. But it’s only normal because we’re letting someone new into our lives and he may or may not be The One. Here are 10 tops to help make sure you have a... Read More

April 11, 2014

7 ways to get fit in half the time

by Jeremy DuVall Interval training has seen a huge surge in popularity with workouts like the Tabata protocol, which has users working all-out for 20 seconds with only a 10-second rest in between sets. Although these workouts may be shorter than usual, don’t mistake them for a walk in the park. By ramping up intensity, they... Read More

April 11, 2014

8 dating mistakes you need to STOP making

by Genevieve Nunis Unless you have a record for dating the worst guys in history, you don’t have to constantly worry about what your friends think about your new man. If you’re happy, whatever they think should be irrelevant. It’s true – dating isn’t easy. Sometimes it can be really hard to the point where... Read More

April 11, 2014

Fast & furious: 10 gestures that usually freak girls out

by Carmen Chong Calling us wifey…Yeah, we’re not married so hold your horses right there. When you’ve just started dating, calling us “wifey” can make you look like you’d be a clingy and obsessed lover. While movies and lovey dovey love songs make men believe that most women secretly desire for extravagant romantic gestures, the... Read More

April 9, 2014

13 reasons getting older is the best

by Laura Beck You don’t give a rat’s ass what people think about you because you’re chanelling Oprah and you’re FAAAAAABULOUS. A few gray hairs is a nice trade-off for an EN-SUITE WASHER/DRYER. 1. You can leave parties earlier. Maybe it’s because you’ve got a boyfriend, husband, cat, dog, or baby at home. Or maybe it’s... Read More

April 8, 2014

10 reasons Facebook may actually be good for you

by Paige Fowler Sharing your goals and progress can help you feel accountable and motivated. And there could be more to celebrate than just a birthday: Since Facebook’s birth, researchers have found that logging on can actually be good for your health—especially for guys. “In general, men don’t have as close friendships as women do... Read More

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April 7, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: No guys, today’s women cannot be like your mothers (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Let’s back up now men shall we? When you say you want women like your mothers…I think of my own mother. She is wonderful…for MY mother but, I wouldn’t for the life of me want her as my soulmate. She tells me what to do, what she thinks is best for me.... Read More

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March 23, 2014

Did you know? 5 reasons your ex still wants you around

by Easy Good Health After a break up there are usually two scenarios. One, you both part ways and never speak to each other again and two, your ex suggests that you remain as friends. When the second option occurs its normal to wonder why your ex still wants to be friends, especially if they... Read More

March 20, 2014

Opinion: The social era and the magic of daring minds

by Charles Umeh To have the mind of Google is one of the enviable dreams of young people born in this era. I am a millennial; my life is affected by default by the happenings on the internet. Irrespective of how many times I go on an internet diet or try to detox from the... Read More

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February 27, 2014

Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, accused of forging document to link Sanusi to Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun Social media was rife with serious allegations yesterday against President Jonathan’s Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri. It has been claimed that Mr. Omokri created a document falsely linking the recently suspended Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to the activities of extremist group, Boko Haram. Omokri is said to have... Read More

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February 20, 2014

Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19bn

by Oge Okonkwo In what could be called social networking giant’s biggest acquisition to date, Facebook is purchasing WhatsApp for $19bn. WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and is popular with people looking to avoid text messaging charges. The soon-to-acquired social networking site claims it is currently registering one million new users a day because... Read More

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February 8, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: What do Nigerians really want in 2015?

by Gimba Kakanda If we want to practise democracy, we have to be democratic. How do we expect credible leaders when all we do is criticise without taking part? And because we see one another in the same image, every praise of a presidential aspirant is seen as sponsored. If I write in favour of... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Light Up Nigeria: Why skin bleaching is suddenly back in the mainstream (YNaija Long Read)

by Eromo Egbejule Eromo Egbejule investigates why black is no longer beautiful Perhaps because manuals are too mainstream, Jamaican dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel’s 2011 hit Cake Soap, comes complete with skin lightening instructions and blurbs for lyrics. The song, which glorifies the popular laundry detergent in the Caribbean country, is one of his promotional antics for... Read More

January 20, 2014

WTH! 18-year-old girl sells her baby on Facebook for $110

by Tutu Akinlabi A Chilean teenager has been arrested by police after she put her unborn child up for sale on Facebook. 18-year-old Veronica Carrera Chaparro planned to sell her child for an astonishing sum of £68 after its birth. Miss Chaparro was said to have gotten pregnant for a 17-year-old whose family members gave... Read More

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