What: Bisola Dejonwo and Jide Tokan wedding. Where: Okoya Compound Lekki, Lagos. When: January 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
The power of new media realities is that everyone who cares to have a voice now has a voice. The world has not only changed, that change is in itself increasingly changing. While survival in the old world depended on how well one could think outside of the proverbial box, these days to be at... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Reacting to Saturday’s attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, the Kano State government has banned commercial motorcyclists from operating in the state. The ban takes effect from Thursday and it prohibits carrying any form of passenger on the motorcycles popularly known as Achaba. Deputy Governor of the state, Abdullahi... Read More
by Jide Ojo It has been an open secret for a long time now that jobs whether in the private or public sector in Nigeria are largely for sale. For some time now, news has been making the rounds that some unemployed Nigerians pay huge sums of money to secure employment in some Ministries, Agencies... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Still on our #IssueOfTheWeek, it would seem that there are now two worlds and you must take a side, either you are pro gay relationships or anti. However, in some cases this line is blurry. It might shock you to know that there are many gay people who oppose gay marriages for... Read More
What perception do you want the customers to have of you? If you want to be perceived as homely, then your dress, speech and actions will reflect that you are homely. Some time ago, I wrote a post titled ‘Variety in one’, in which I postulated that it was not only desirable but possible for... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Just in case you arrived the planet yesterday, same sex marriage is a union between two persons of the same biological sex or gender identity. As of today, gay marriage is illegal over 70 countries. Our #IssueOfTheWeek tackles that and accompanying issues with #TheGayDebate hashtag and we are kicking off with Pastor Enoch Adeboye,... Read More
by Akan Ido Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman was in Lagos recently to discuss the use of ICT to drive growth in the Nigerian economy. In the company of Jared Cohen, Google Ideas Director; Juliet Ehimuan Chiazor, Country Manager, Google Nigeria, and others, the Google team met with Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola. See photos below:
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hosted the first meeting of Nigeria’s new Eminent Persons Group (EPG). The newly formed group of influential global leaders will advise the President on actions to help achieve Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda as well as provide a global platform for encouraging investment in Nigeria’s growing agricultural sector.... Read More
by Akintola Omigbodun A situation in which AMCON will have to take over from the banks at a future date any bad loans granted to the electric power sector must be avoided.. Whenever the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, announces that some venture or other is to be privatised, there is the feeling that the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Actor, Jim Iyke posted this picture on Twitter with him relaxed wearing sunglasses with a designer scarf around his neck. He also had his legs up snoozing in another photo and showed off a note pad and BlackBerry phone. The actor captioned his photo: He then tweeted another photo: He tagged this:... Read More
by Isi Esene Late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha is here pictured with his wife, Maryam with affection written all over their faces. The photos are, however, a stark contrast to the dark-goggled president we later came to know. It was posted online by their daughter, Gumsu Sani Abacha, with the caption: “They... Read More
The desire to be as foreign as possible has clouded our minds so bad that most people would go to any length, to appear cool or accepted. If you are expecting to read one of those serious type articles, well, you might want to think again. This is probably the most unorthodox article you’ll ever... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze But then again, another form of employment these days is to take to the creeks. You see, when you do that, a sham amnesty programme will be organised for you, and then you will be feted as royalty. The ancient Romans were a very interesting people. They knew just how to make... Read More
What: The Rap Connect Concert. Where: Victoria Island, Lagos. When: January 19, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Isi Esene We might never know exactly what transpired between Michelle Obama and House Speaker, John Boehner, but the US First Lady’s body language signaled she wasn’t exactly thrilled to have the speaker at close quarters. At one point in the banter between President Barack Obama and Boehner, Michelle was seen flashing the speaker... Read More
from Techyville “When rejected instead of accepted, subordinates reported lower self-esteem and greater negative emotion, but supervisors did not show an adverse reaction to rejection, Research shows that people who are in a position of power at work and home handle rejection better than everyone else. “Powerful people appear to be better at dealing with... Read More
by Meghan Casserly But while creating technologies is critical, it takes a unique—and well-rounded skill sets—to bring those innovations to market. The experts agree: anyone can take a course in C++, but it’s not going to land you the job. The most in-demand jobs for the new year might be rooted in the booming computer... Read More
Some professions are more likely to shy away from employees with tattoos than others, especially if the tattoos are visible Tattoos have long been viewed in society as a sign of a person being rebellious, wild, and dangerous. However, in recent years tattoos have become a more mainstream choice of body modification than it would... Read More
by Akan Ido This is the first photo of Aliona, Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo’s daughter. Cute, isn’t she?
by Meghan Casserly “But technology in the workplace is evolving so quickly that a person can’t think that just because they’re great at Twitter, it will make them a desirable commodity long-term.” Employment trend watchers have been pinpointing the sectors where jobs are anticipated to increase forever—every five years the BLS projects its own outlook and sites like our list... Read More
By Bayo Oluwasanmi The president doesn’t get it. He’s more concerned about the image of his administration than the welfare of students who are being trained to protect the people, confront and combat armed robbers, crimes, and other criminal elements in our society. He doesn’t give a damn! In the Chinese picture-letter alphabet, symbol for... Read More
by Ihunda Amadi Can the standards so eminently set up by the Amaechi administration be sustained, after the life of the administration? What guarantees are there to ensure continuity and sustainability after 2015? First, let me state my credentials upfront, just so no one reads other motives into my intentions here. I am an indigene... Read More
Osun State Police Command, yesterday, paraded a 21-year-old Shina Amusa, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of an 18-year-old deaf and dumb. The Command stated in Osogbo that already the suspect had been subjected to thorough and systematic investigations by detectives attached to Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters, Osogbo. Giving the details of the crime, the Investigating Police... Read More
by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday put plans in motion to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, better known as energy drinks in the country. This is following a motion sponsored by a member, Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu, detailing the health risks of consuming such energy drinks. The House then went on to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu recently announced plans to stop Nigerians from travelling abroad for medical treatment which could be treated well in public and private health facilities in the country. On Monday January 21, Chukwu in Asaba, the Delta State explained that it was becoming increasingly discomfiting for the government that Nigerians... Read More
by Isi Esene Nigeria’s national team captain, Joseph Yobo has expressed disappointment over the draw played by the Super Eagles against the Burkina Faso team in their first group match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations taking place in South Africa. The Super Eagles were stunned by a last-minute Burkinabe goal which effectively dashed... Read More
by Akan Ido The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an imminent power blackout in six states of the federation on Saturday and Sunday. According to a statement released by the TCN in Abuja yesterday, the affected states are Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and parts of Benue. The Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs of... Read More