Opinion: The reality of the ‘stockholm syndrome’ and Boko Haram lovers

by Anthony Ogunlowo Right now more and more people, hostages, are being rescued from the clutches of the Boko Haram sect. Many of them who were abducted as girls are returning as mothers having had children with their abductors. Unfortunately many of the returning women are being ostracized by their own families and communities for having... Read More

boko haram, Borno, Love, Military, terrorism, ynaija

August 6, 2016

Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

by Simon Utsu There’s something called patriotism- it’s not every time we must allow our country to be ridiculed on the international stage. What am I even talking about? Well, I’m actually reacting to the ugly scenario that played out earlier today, where #teamNigeria athletes donned tracksuits instead of the usual native attires during their... Read More

Buhari, chelsea, Love, Mikel, nigeria, patriotism, sports

August 1, 2016

Meet the Nigerian man who match-makes HIV patients looking for love

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani ABUJA, August 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Sitting in his dimly-lit office in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, surrounded by files and boxes of condoms, matchmaker Ugochukwu Michael talks passionately about the part he has played in the marriages of around 100 couples in recent years. While the popularity of dating... Read More

AIDS, discrimination, hiv, Love, matchmaking, reports, sickness, thomas foundation

June 20, 2016

Opinion: A letter to my ex-lover

By Grace Festus Jude is a promising young guy; he is a first class graduate of Mass communications and he has lot of dreams for the future. One of his goals is to be a successful on air personality (OAP). Getting the right job however seems difficult as he has to be joggling between one... Read More

affection, boyfriend, Ex, Girlfriend, life, Love, Marriage, Relationships

June 9, 2016

Opinion: The role of the Church in nation-building (Part 2)

by Bobby Udoh In Part 1 of this series, I first addressed why the church has to play a leading role in the task of building a developed Nigeria. This was vitally important because when the church’s leadership and her members understand the why and accept responsibility for Nigeria, they will commit their resources to... Read More

bobby udoh, Church, churches, finances, God, Love, nigeria, resources

June 7, 2016

Opinion: The role of the Church in nation-building

by Bobby Udoh In my book, ‘Nation-building: How to build and sustain a developed Nigeria’, I stated that there are three key foundations for nation-building – Family, Faith and Education. Without these three, no country can attain First World status and it is through these three that First World nations sustain their status. For the... Read More

bobby udoh, Church, churches, finances, God, Love, nigeria, resources

June 7, 2016

Opinion: The fantasy of love and the reality of marriage

From a young age, I have always known I would marry for love and nothing else. I have grown to discover that is not enough. I also have to use my head. The reality is the heart will always want what it wants at all cost logical or illogical. Be WISE! Nowadays, love is not... Read More

blogger series, Church, culture, Love, Marriage, relationship, wedding

May 26, 2016

These photos of Nyesom Wike kissing his wife and everything, are everything

When last did you hear news about the Rivers governor that didn’t involve fire, brimstone and political enemies? Yeah. So we really like what we are seeing. Since celebrating her birthday, Nyesom Wike has been swooning all over his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike. He threw her a lavish private birthday dinner as she turned... Read More

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May 21, 2016

Shaydee’s new song will get you to ‘smile’ this morning (LISTEN)

In these harsh economic times, we all need something to lift our spirits and Shaydee’s brand new single- Smile should do just that. Produced by Jay Paul, the song is all about love, and that special someone who has the ability to make us smile no matter what the circumstances may be. On this track, he... Read More

EME, Jay Paul, Love, nigerian entertainment, Nigerian Music, shaydee, smile

March 29, 2016

How deep is your love? Man hijacks airplane to prove affection for ex-wife

How far would you go to prove your love to an ex-wife? Even Bruno Mars who was ready jump in front of a train or catch a grenade for love would have a problem topping this one! An EgyptAir plane MS181 bound for Cairo has been forced to land at Larnaca airport in Cyprus after... Read More

bruno mars, Egyptair, hijack, Love

March 22, 2016

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: The 5 things that can make your relationship fail

With all due respect to the Legend “Diana Ross”, Love isn’t all that matters according to her song. It is easier to conclude that Love is all that matters when you are not in a relationship or marriage yet. Your story would probably change when you are in love but you are confronted with a... Read More

5 Things, Love, Match making, money, relationship

March 14, 2016

Discovery with Glory: 6 questions to ask before you get married

I love love…so I tend to always get quite excited anytime I am talking about relationships. On today’s edition of Discovery, I am sharing 6 questions you should be asking your partner before you tie the knot. As much as I am a love bird and spend half of my time blowing heart shaped bubbles... Read More

discovery, glory, home, Love, marital, Marriage, partner

March 3, 2016

REVEALED: Juliet Ibrahim and Emmanuel Ikubese are ‘in love’

Actor/model, Emmanuel Ikubese, who was Mr. Nigeria in 2014, is in love with Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim. At least that’s what Emmanuel’s Instagram birthday message to Juliet, infers. The actor who played Femi in the hit MTV series, Shuga, said he’s fortunate to be in a position to be in love with the actress. Emmanuel... Read More

12 tips for improving your relationship, Emmanuel Ikubese, Juliet Ibrahim, Love, relationship

February 12, 2016

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 stations who just occupy a frequency slot of our limited frequency spectrum yet give out junks and disseminate insensitive information. I had watched Aljazeera with... Read More

Canada, DAY, Love, Valentine's

February 1, 2016

‘Fayose is a man I love and respect so much’ – Governor Ikpeazu

Governor of Abia state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed his love and admiration for his Ekiti state counterpart, Ayo Fayose. While describing him as the ‘defender of the weak and defenceless’, Ikpeazu said Fayose has given him tips on how to tackle some sensitive political matters. He also said he’s emulated many things from the... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Love, Okezie Ikpeazu

January 29, 2016

The Ritual: Bondage, love and freedom (FICTION)

Our naked bodies tangled up like mating snakes, we were stuck, tied and sweaty. I never imagined us being this close, BDSM was never my thing, — at least not this early in our relationship. How did we end up here? How did things move so fast? Her eyes were beautiful even when they were... Read More

Bondage, Fiction, freedom, literature, Love

January 19, 2016

‘Even Ice Prince boo get a boo’ | Nigerians react to rapper’s heartbreak on Twitter

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the unfortunate news of Nigeria’s much-loved rapper, Ice Prince Panshak Zamani’s heartbreak. Ice Prince’s lover, named Maima has been alleged to be frolicking with a married man named Akinbode, who has been posting pictures on his Instagram account to substantiate his claim. Nigerians wasted no time to hop... Read More

heartbreak, Iceprince, Love

November 16, 2015

Boy finally meets love of his life after 2-years of facetiming

Remember how Rihanna found love in a hopeless place? This couple’s story would make you want to fall in love again and again… well except you’re just a hater. A guy named Kenneth (@oggkin on Twitter) finally meets the girl he’s been in love with for over 2 years, and he’s chosen to keep everyone abreast... Read More

Love, relationship, romance, Travel, twitter.

November 6, 2015

My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, the wife of the president, says Nigerians should expect to feel secure and safe in the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Mrs Buhari, her husband’s government would enhance ‘unity, love and security’ in the country. “The government of my husband is a government of unity, love and security. Nigerians... Read More

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Aisha buhari, enugu, Love, nigerians, safe, security, Unity

Edwin Clark criticises Reuben Abati, in a rather lengthy response | YNaija.com

October 30, 2015

Jonathan loves me… Abati failed him – Edwin Clark

The back and forth ensues between Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark and veteran journalist, Reuben Abati, it appears. The squabble of the duo is over who loves former President, Goodluck Jonathan, the most. In response to Abati’s scathing article of him, Clark showed he’s equal to the task, with a lengthy response, which was made available... Read More

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disown, Edwin Clark, Goodluck Jonathan, Love, reuben abati

September 5, 2015

5 reasons you’ll probably NEVER know anything about M.I’s love life

M.I is one artiste you see with many women but owns none. He has really done a good job keeping his love life out of the media. And he incessantly sticks to his guns on not divulging about the matter. “Anybody that asks me about my relationship status knows that I would never answer because... Read More

abaga, life, Love, Mi

July 14, 2015

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: The Venire Couple

Words by Safiya Salau. Mrs Venire had a list of all her husband’s lovers and Mr Venire respected her enough to let her know when a name should be added to the list. It was a beautiful relationship. Mrs Lovita Venire even knew the lovers assigned to each day of the week, it was like... Read More

Adultery, affluence, Fiction, Love, Marriage, richest africans, secrets, short fiction, short story, wealth

May 26, 2015

Fani-Kayode’s love life seems to be the only thing going well for him

by Chinwe Okafor FFK has had some pretty rough transition since his divorce from his wife back then. He stopped being the aviation ministry, he became a social ranter for his party, PDP, and almost succeeded should GEJ have won, he found love in a young woman. Fani-Kayode and Precious Chikwendu’s love affair have been... Read More

birthday, Ex-beauty queen, Femi Fani-Kayode, life, Love, precious chikwendu

April 15, 2015

Girl commits suicide after fiancé marries someone else in Lagos

by Anike Jacobs A jilted girl identified as Egoli in Asaba Community, Delta state, reportedly committed suicide on Monday after she was jilted by her fiancee of three years. Leadership Newspaper reports that Egoli killed herself when it became clear to her that her fiancé had gotten married to another girl in Lagos. Police Public... Read More

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Asaba, jilted lovers, lagos, Love, scorned lovers, suicide

April 9, 2015

Her love for him is undying – Ibinabo Fiberesima has many good things to say about GEJ

by Chinwe Okafor She believes President Goodluck Jonathan is a good man, regardless. Ibinabo Fiberesima says that Nigerians will indeed miss the outgoing President. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who was a staunch supporter of the re-election bid of the president, wants you to know that she has no regret supporting him and would appreciate... Read More

GEJ, ibinabo agn president, ibinabo fabresima, Love

March 14, 2015

Twitter erupts as Nigerian man ‘dumps girlfriend after dating for 11 years’ (TWEETS)

by Anike Jacobs Nigerian Twitter literally erupted last night when writer cum blogger, @SheCrownLita broke the news that a friend of hers recently got dumped by her long time boyfriend. To make matters worse, the man, simply identified as Tunji, is reportedly getting married to someone else today. This is after being in a relationship with the... Read More

heart break, Love, loving the wrong person, nigerian couples, sad love stories

March 12, 2015

Davido looks smitten over this fair lady? (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor He looks smitten. Davido posted a picture of himself and a pretty lady and he looks lost in love while sharing a laugh. He captioned the picture saying, “LOOKU LOOKU DEM PLENTY FOR DEIR EEHHH!!! ❤️ FUCKIN BEAUTIFUL ASS..

Davido, Girls, Love, smitten

March 11, 2015

Dear love seekers, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has an advice for you

by Chinwe Okafor Stephanie Okereke Linus has had her fair share of love and love lost. In the past, her love life was bare for the world to see and it sure wasn’t pretty most times. She finally found the man of her dreams and since then it has been a roller coaster ride, at... Read More

heartbroken, Love, Stephanie Okereke-Linus

March 10, 2015

Have you met Toke Makinwa’s pretty sister? (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Toke Makinwa has unveiled her sister to the world, and oh isn’t she so pretty? The on air personality took to her Instagram page to describe her sister in the kindest of words. She captioned a picture with two of them together at a function saying, “Sister love, it’s not Thursday but this... Read More

Love, sister, toke makinwa

March 2, 2015

Priye Diri: Do not fall in love with me (Poetry)

by Priye Diri Do not fall in love with me, I will make you feel the rain. Do not fall in love with me, I will make the oceans run to you. Do not fall in love with me, You will feel the waves call out your name. Do not fall in love with me,... Read More

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