WTH! Online news website, Sahara Reporters is “under attack”

by Akan Ido There are indications Sahara Reporters, a New York based online news platform focused on Nigeria is under some form of cyber-attack. The management of the controversial news website made this public on their Twitter timeline assuring readers that they are doing everything possible to get the site back online. It is, however,... Read More

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September 11, 2014

“I’m a fan, but he doesn’t like me” || Davido talks about Wizkid to Olisa Adibua

by Kolapo Olapoju From all indications, the brewing rivalry between two of Nigeria’s best talents, Davido and Wizkid, shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Davido initially told Sahara reporters that he had no issue with Wizkid, but now, he has told Olisa Adibua that he feels the ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ singer doesn’t like him. After... Read More

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September 8, 2014

What attracted me to my husband – Adaeze Yobo opens up

by Akan Ido Former beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo can’t stop talking about her relationship with Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo. In an interview with the Sun Newspapers, the beautiful lady spoke about her love for the Fenerbache FC defender, her love for fashion, what it’s like being a mother and much more. Read excerpts from the interview... Read More

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September 5, 2014

#RIP Joan Rivers: The 10 funniest quotes she ever uttered

by Kolapo Olapoju American comic, Joan Rivers gave up the ghost on Thursday, 4 September, after suffering a cardiac arrest during throat surgery on her vocal cords at an outpatient clinic in New York on 28 August. Over the course of her life and career, the legendary comedian was hilarious, blunt, brash and brutally expressive... Read More

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August 29, 2014

American comic, Joan Rivers placed in medically induced coma

by Isime Esene After falling into a critical condition on Thursday, 28 August, and being admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital, comic, Joan Rivers is reportedly in a medical induced coma. Daughter, Melissa Rivers who flew into Los Angeles from New York, after hearing the news, has released a statement disclosing her mother’s present state, while also... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Meet Bankole Cardoso, the only child of Dr Ameyo Adadevoh

by Damilola Jagun His name is Bankole Cardoso, and according to City People, he is the only child of late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, the doctor who diagnosed Liberian/American, Patrick Sawyer, at First Consultant Hospital and subsequently died from the disease on Tuesday, 19 August. He has a degree in Business Management and Accounting from the... Read More

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August 23, 2014

LOL! Rihanna can’t hide her ANGER at chris Brown at charity game in NYC

by Kolapo Olapoju For some reason, Riri is pissed at Breezy! Former couple, Rihanna and Chris Brown came face-to-face at a Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game at the Barclays Center in New York on Thursday, 21 August. The pair, who didn’t exchange a word throughout the event, also tried their damndest to avoid making eye... Read More

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August 18, 2014

Oh wow: Tinsel’s Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade are engaged (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju These two have been an item for some time, but have somehow, managed to keep it away from the public glare. The budding actors got engaged after Gbenro proposed to Osas in New York beside the Statute of Liberty. The elated hunk shared the news on his Instagram handle with some... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Asa talks new ‘Bed of stone’ album + Acoustic performance of new single (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Asa is set to release her third album, ‘Bed of stone’ on the 25th of August, and the singer is currently on work-mode, promoting the album and the first single ‘Dead again’. Asa says the songs on her new album were born from her life and the shock she... Read More

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July 31, 2014

Beht Davido called Wizkid his ‘brother and friend’ (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju So the present buzz is about the gun shots being fired from the camps of Davido and Wizkid – no names mentioned of course. So while we wait for them to come out and call of this ‘media manufactured’, let’s remind ourselves of that time from long, long ago when Africa’s biggest act... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Did Davido just call Wizkid a ‘LOOSER’ on Twitter? (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Will these two kids just man-up and mention names if we are to take their beef seriously? Nigerian superstar singers, Davido and Wizkid have been throwing what seems like subliminal shots at one another for weeks on now. The pair are in New York for separate concerts and when Wizkid landed, he... Read More

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July 28, 2014

SHOTS. FIRED! What’s happening between Wizkid & Davido? (TWEETS)

by S’ola Filani We were just walking down the road, minding our own business., but Wizkid and Davido won’t let us rest. It started with what look like an harmless tweet, but it now seems like they have got a serious beef going on. Apparently, the fans started it – drawing comparisons with Davido (who... Read More

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July 22, 2014

[PICTURED] Nigerian teenager kills brother, beats mum unconscious in New York

A Long Island, New York, teenager with a history of psychiatric problems killed his 15-year-old brother and brutally beat his mother – a respected physician – into a coma over the weekend, police say. Charles Okonkwo Jr., 18, has been charged with assault on his mother, Chinwe Okonkwo, 52, Saturday in Dix Hill, New York,... Read More

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July 13, 2014

Oops, she did it again! Selena Gomez suffers ni**le slip as wardrobe malfunctions (Viewer Discretion)

by Kolapo Olapoju Its been a nipple-flashing week for American singer/actor, Selena Gomez, but really, we don’t see her fans complaining? First, she was photographed with her nipple sticking out in a bra-less outfit while taking a day stroll in New York. Less than 24-hours later, Selena experienced a nip slip on a night out... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Aww, they’re buddies again: Chris Brown & Drake kick it together in the studio (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju From the look of things, old friends, singer, Chris Brown and rapper, Drake must have buried the hatchet and made up. The talented artistes have been at loggerheads for almost two years after getting into a heated argument and a nasty brawl at a New York night club, supposedly because of Rihanna.... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Who rocked it better? Singer, Jennifer Lopez and daughter rock pretty pink number (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Jennifer Lopez seems to have passed on her awesome sense of style to her little daughter, who now seems to be giving momma a run for her money. The latino singer and actress was photographed stepping out of a hotel in New York on Thursday, July 10, with her cute six-year-old daughter, Emme strutting... Read More

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July 10, 2014

What was she thinking? Rihanna struts her stuff in sexy satin nightgown (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Rihanna has got little or no competition when it comes to combining sexy and outlandish, and yet again, she scores! The Bajan singer has made many fashion statements and started several fads over the course of her reign and here we go again. RiRi was pictured out and about in New York... Read More

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July 9, 2014

Aww, she’s SO cute: Chelsea Clinton shows off her growing baby bump (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju We love to see our favorite celebrities show off their baby bumps and Chelsea Clinton duly follows suit. A very-heavy Chelsea Clinton was photographed walking the street of New York as she headed to breakfast in a white button-up shirt and black pants yesterday, July 8. This is going to be the... Read More

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July 9, 2014

Legalize it! New York passes law allowing medical marijuana

by Kolapo Olapoju The Big Apple has legalized the use of marijuana, well, somehow it seems. According to reports, New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo has signed a law which legalizes the use of medical marijuana in the state. Inspite of the passing into law, the state’s program is reportedly one of the nation’s most... Read More

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July 8, 2014

Mum from hell: Mother pushes 7-month-old baby out of moving train, abandons her (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani New York City Police are in a manhunt for a woman who was seen abandoning a baby girl on a subway platform. A witness told the police she saw a woman, described as between 20 and 30 years old, push a stroller from a subway car onto the platform when the doors... Read More

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June 28, 2014

‘We’re working hard to bring the abducted girls back’: Jonathan writes on The Washington Post

by ‘Jola Sotubo 75 days after the over 200 Chibok girls were abducted in Borno, President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Federal Government is doing its best to bring them back. Jonathan also added that the government’s silence on its strategy for rescuing the girls did not amount to weakness on its part. The... Read More

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June 2, 2014

How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Damilola Apotieri, a post graduate student at the Wits University, South Africa has been at the forefront of youth advocacy for most of his life founding the enormously influential coalition called the MADinitiative. In this interview with YNaija, Apotieri opens up on the impact of the initiative, his motivation towards influencing his generation, the... Read More

May 24, 2014

REVEALED: Rapper, Tupac Shakur’s final words before breathing his last (READ)

by Akan Ido A police officer at the scene of the drive by shooting of cntroversial rapper Tupac Shakur has given some insight into the last minutes of his life. Chris Carroll, who was on a bike patrol said he was one of the first people who got to the rapper after he was shot on... Read More

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May 11, 2014

Rapper, Lil’ Kim gets a lavish royal baby shower in New York (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha American rapper, Lil Kim got a ‘royal’ baby shower last night at Broad Street Ballroom in New York. The petite star arrived at the event with her baby daddy, Mr Papers, dressed in a pink outfit before changing to a her royal gold dress. The lavish event was organised by celebrity wedding... Read More

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May 7, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha The call for the rescue of about 276 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram Islamic gets louder with local and international figures join the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean, Keri Hilson, Justin Timberlake, Russel Simmons, Puff Daddy, Chris Brown, 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, Banky W, Waje, Angelina Jolie and others... Read More

May 7, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: The US will not send Armed Forces into Nigeria – Obama (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama has spoken out on the abduction of over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno. Obama, while announcing his offer of help to the Nigerian government, said as a father of two girls he can’t imagine what the parents of the girls were... Read More

May 7, 2014

“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The #BringBackOurGirls cause has been marked by protests all around the world with citizens of different countries standing in solidarity with the Nigerian people. One of such protests held on Saturday at the Union Square in Manhattan, New York, the commercial nerve center of the United States of America. The report was... Read More

March 17, 2014

Tragic news: Mick Jagger’s girlfriend hangs herself in New York (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido L’Wren Scott, the 47-year-old fashion designer dating superstar artiste, Mick Jagger was found earlier today hanging by the door knob of her Manhattan, New York apartment. Police say her body was found early this morning by her assistant around 10am but no foul play is suspected at the moment. No suicide note... Read More

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February 24, 2014

Madness: Man has SEX with cows while his friend filmed the act (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi A man in New York was caught having sex with a farmer’s cows while a friend recorded the bizarre act. The owner of the cows noticed his cows behaving strangely and was wondering what was wrong when he discovered the duo. The cows were said to be producing less milk due to... Read More

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WTH! Online news website, Sahara Reporters is “under attack”

“I’m a fan, but he doesn’t like me” || Davido talks about Wizkid to Olisa Adibua

What attracted me to my husband – Adaeze Yobo opens up

#RIP Joan Rivers: The 10 funniest quotes she ever uttered

American comic, Joan Rivers placed in medically induced coma

Meet Bankole Cardoso, the only child of Dr Ameyo Adadevoh

LOL! Rihanna can’t hide her ANGER at chris Brown at charity game in NYC

Oh wow: Tinsel’s Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade are engaged (READ)

Asa talks new ‘Bed of stone’ album + Acoustic performance of new single (WATCH)

Beht Davido called Wizkid his ‘brother and friend’ (WATCH)

Did Davido just call Wizkid a ‘LOOSER’ on Twitter? (LOOK)

SHOTS. FIRED! What’s happening between Wizkid & Davido? (TWEETS)

[PICTURED] Nigerian teenager kills brother, beats mum unconscious in New York

Oops, she did it again! Selena Gomez suffers ni**le slip as wardrobe malfunctions (Viewer Discretion)

Aww, they’re buddies again: Chris Brown & Drake kick it together in the studio (LOOK)

Who rocked it better? Singer, Jennifer Lopez and daughter rock pretty pink number (LOOK)

What was she thinking? Rihanna struts her stuff in sexy satin nightgown (PHOTOS)

Aww, she’s SO cute: Chelsea Clinton shows off her growing baby bump (LOOK)

Legalize it! New York passes law allowing medical marijuana

Mum from hell: Mother pushes 7-month-old baby out of moving train, abandons her (See Photos)

‘We’re working hard to bring the abducted girls back’: Jonathan writes on The Washington Post

How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

REVEALED: Rapper, Tupac Shakur’s final words before breathing his last (READ)

Rapper, Lil’ Kim gets a lavish royal baby shower in New York (See Photos)

#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

#BringBackOurGirls: The US will not send Armed Forces into Nigeria – Obama (WATCH)

“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

Tragic news: Mick Jagger’s girlfriend hangs herself in New York (PHOTOS)

‘The baby came out fast’: Mom gives birth on New York street corner (See Photo)

Madness: Man has SEX with cows while his friend filmed the act (PICTURED)

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