Day: 10 April 2012

April 10, 2012

“We are appalled”- Group demands PHCN refund N378 billion, as government moves to avert strike

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Coalition for Social Equality has spoken out against the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, demanding that the company pay the amount of N378 billion to…

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April 10, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: Mechanical technicians/engineers needed in an engineering firm

Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not…

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April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum Gives Up – Suspends US presidential campaign

by Hauwa Gambo After insisting for many months that he will not give up his mandate as the "true conservative" in the race, US Republican candidate Rick Santorum, has finally…

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April 10, 2012

#gplusgidi: An Exclusive Google+ Experience – Celebrities and others to be hosted at GET Arena (Invite Only)

by Hauwa Gambo This week in Lagos is set to be a week like no other as Celebrity A-Listers will be hosted to an exclusive Google+ experience in Lagos where members of the…

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April 10, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Kaduna CAN declares Northern CAN illegal, as body calls for Jonathan to fire National Security Adviser

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described the formation of the Northern States’ CAN, describing as unconstitutional, as well as illegal.…

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April 10, 2012

#HotOffThePress: MODE magazine presents the ‘Future of Nollywood’

by Hauwa Gambo Beverly Naya is all dressed up on the cover of the recent edition of MODE magazine. She teams up with Nollywood hero Kunle Afolayan as well as…

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April 10, 2012

Something New: Seaon – ‘Lie’ feat. Flowssick

by Chi Ibe Saeon is here with her first official single ‘LIE.’ The track features Flowssick and was produced by Ehi and Teffler. Click below to listen: LIE-Saeon-ft.-Flowssick

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April 10, 2012

Something New: MsChief – ‘That Girl’ feat. Wizkid

by Seyi Lawal New track from Opeyemi Hassan aka MsChief. It  features EME boy – Wizkid. Courtesy Beatboxx entertainment, this one is titled ‘That Girl’. Click below to listen: MsChief:…

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April 10, 2012

Kola Dairo: As the World Bank interviews the candidates this week…

by Kola Dairo This week, the three candidates nominated for the position of President of the World Bank Group (WBG) will be interviewed for the job. Since its establishment 67…

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April 10, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Aerial Bandit? Passenger caught robbing on board Arik Air flight

by Lekan Olanrewaju In news of the slightly bizarre variety, a passenger on board an Arik Air flight was over the weekend discovered stealing from another passenger. Crew members of…

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April 10, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: See Photos from the tradition wedding of Naeto C & Nicole Chukwueke in Owerri

What:  Naeto C weds Model Nicole Chukwueke When: 9 April, 2012 Where: Owerri, Imo State. Photo credit: Nigeria Films.com

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April 10, 2012

Is everyone entitled to their opinion?

by Seth Godin Perhaps, but that doesn't mean we need to pay the slightest bit of attention. There are two things that disqualify someone from being listened to: 1. Lack…

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Abayomi Omotayo April 10, 2012

It’s Open Mic again! Join Tinsel’s Damilola Adegbite, Najite Dede, OC Ukeje and others at The Life House this Saturday

by Hauwa Gambo Who can forget the amazing performances at the last edition of the Open Mic Theatre (The Passion Edition) – with unforgettable performances by Nse Ikpe-Etim, Gideon Okeke…

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April 10, 2012

Florence Ita-Giwa, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Brian Okwara & Uti Nwachukwu at the launch of the new Porsche Carrera 911- See Photos

  Last month, the German automaker, Porsche, launched the Porsche Centre Lagos – one of the most modern car showrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa – and also unveiled the most-anticipated new…

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April 10, 2012

Ugodre Talks Figures: Can you apply Biggie’s ‘Ten Crack Commandments’ to your business?

by Ugodre The Notorious B.I.G (Biggie) is by far one of the most revered hip hop artists of all time. With just two studio albums released before his death, he has…

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April 10, 2012

#NigerianIdol: Lord have Mercy! How Mercy Chinwo sets her corner of the world on fire

Ed.: This week's main feature is on Nigerian Idol which ended on Friday 6 April and saw another female singer, Mercy Chinwo, emerge as the winner. After beating thousands to win…

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April 10, 2012

Short story: Silent Night—The end of Christmas

— by Iweka Kingsley This Christmas will make it exactly eighteen years since my parents died. I was only four years old. If there ever was any appreciation I had for Christmas,…

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April 10, 2012

Exclusive: I’m not scared of Chocolate City – MI

by Chi Ibe In this interview with the rapper and label executive, MI relaxes and banters with Y! writer Chi Ibe about his music, rumours of a split with his label, marriage and…

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April 10, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Education – Sell out to bail out? (YNaija Frontpage)

“The concept of school seems so secure, Sophomore, three years, ain’t picked a career.” – Kanye West. All Falls Down, The College Dropout (2004)   If all goes well—and it…

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April 10, 2012

Hello Africa! The Mr. Gay World pageant comes to the Motherland

by Hauwa Gambo Hamutenya   While Nigeria ponders the existential question of whether or not gays should be allowed to walk the streets, the Mr. Gay World pageant debuts on African…

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April 10, 2012

Report: Public holiday in Ebonyi State to celebrate Governor Elechi’s electoral victory

Gov. Martin Elechi by Chi Ibe Governor Martin Elechi, state governor of Ebonyi State has declared tomorrow a public holiday to enable it hold a special thanksgiving in appreciation to…

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April 10, 2012

Prostate cancer: Robert Mugabe “close to death” in Singapore

by Hauwa Gambo The crocodile cake Thought he said in February, that he was “fit as a fiddle”? Well, apparently not. There was a family vigil overnight as president of Zimbabwe,…

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April 10, 2012

Going all out: Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, joins campaign for Okonjo-Iweala

Prof. Ade Adefuye by Seyi Lawal Things are still looking up for Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her World Bank Presidency campaign. Recently, the  Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States of America,…

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