by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at the performance of the Nigerian contingent to the ongoing London 2012 Olympics. The position of the government was articulated by the minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Adullahi at a press conference tagged ‘Nigeria Olympic Review’... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Why is it that despite our economic progress in Nigeria, brought about by an increase in foreign direct investments, there has been a marked lack of far-reaching development? Why is Nigeria struggling with unemployment in the midst of GDP growth rates that have averaged between 6% and 8% over the last couple... Read More
by Alkasim Abdulkadir Despite its chequered political history and food crisis Ethiopia is a sterling example of a functional aviation industry, the following recent achievements are the reason for this statement. One of its main businesses -Asky Airlines operates out of Lome-Tokoin airport and travels to 18 countries and has just made Togo its regional... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The Olympics may (understandably) not pay any attention to lesser “sports” such as texting but that doesn’t mean the skill that goes into such a dexterous act is unnoticed by the entire world. 17-year-old Austin Wierschke was crowned winner of the the sixth annual U.S. LG National Texting Competition which held in... Read More
by Isi Esene Nairobi, Kenya is putting preparations in motion to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time in 2024. The East African country hopes to be the first nation this side of the globe to achieve this feat. In a statement announcing the country’s hosting aspiration at the Kenya National House yesterday,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo With the tightening of Olympics uniforms – this was bound to happen, no? The Examiner is reporting that United States Rower, Henrik Rummel is denying having an erection while his team was being given their bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. “This is me and I swear it’s not erect!”... Read More
by Jide Taiwo Today, as in the last twenty days, I woke up at four am. Today as I will for most days since July 20, I will be going without food from dawn to dusk. I am not a seasonal Muslim, or a nominal Muslim- or any kind of Muslim for that matter. I... Read More
by Isi Esene The Blackberry broadcast message cautioning people from wearing anything with a touch of red today purportedly emanating from the General Overseer of The Redeemed Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has turned out to be a hoax. In a statement recently released on Facebook, the highly respected pentecostal pastor urged the people... Read More
Building a great African agribusiness: The Tony Elumelu Foundation presents Vimal Shah this Saturday
by Isi Esene The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will this Saturday at 4pm organise a seminar titled, Building a Great African Agribusiness at Dominic Theatre at Heirs Place, Ikoyi, Lagos. The seminar is part of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Lecture Series which seeks to produce homegrown leaders and policy advisors who are able to combine... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi On Saturday 4th August, the nominees of Season 7 of The Future Awards were recognised for their exceptional hardwork at the 2012 Nominee Reception which was took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island. The event which was anchored by BBA 2010 winner and Venita was a gathering of 168 leaders, innovators, change-makers, and... Read More
by Akintunde Oyebode The first time I was rewarded for knowing some random fact was at a quiz during my friend’s 10th birthday party. His mum owned a bookstore, so instead of the more athletic musical chairs contest, she organized a quiz to give books out during the party. There were contestants left; a girl... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Fresh from the release of its report which mentioned Nigeria as one of the three fastest growing markets in the world, Ernst & Young has released a new report, Private equity roundup – Africa report, which profiles five of Africa’s largest 2011 private equity deals. According to the report, over $3 billion... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Sir Alex Ferguson, has been left frustrated in the transfer market, as he seeks to bolster his squad, ahead of the new season. The Manchester United boss has already lost Hazard and Lucas Moura to Chelsea and PSG respectively, and is facing the possibility of not getting Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie.... Read More
Really, a smartphone should make you smarter. The truth about this cannot be overemphasized. One of the major impacts of technology on today’s world is “Increased Productivity”. The problem is that many are not smart enough to take advantage of the tools at our disposal to become more productive. Today, I want to give a... Read More
by Olugbenga Ashiru My reading of the various articles in the print and electronic media on the outcome of the recently concluded 19th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July 15 to 16, 2012, can easily tempt me into focusing on the singular issue... Read More
by Isi Esene Nokia is giving its loyal customers a 50% discount on its newly launched 41 mega-pixel Nokia 808 PureView. The phone, which boasts of an unparalleled 41 mega-pixel camera, also comes with a FREE magnetic Joby Gorilla Pod Tripod Stand to make your photo and video shooting experience very comfortable. The first 41... Read More
by Isi Esene The Speaker of the Lagos Sate House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has assured Lagosians that the House will consider their wishes when deliberating on the cremation bill which is presently being considered for passage into law. The bill which was sponsored by the Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Health Care Services,... Read More
by Isi Esene The Ogun State Truth Commission has recommended the prosecution of the wife of the immediate past governor of the state, Mrs. Olufunke Daniel, and seven others for perceived offences. The commission’s Chairman, Justice Pius Aderemi (retd.), on Tuesday recommended that Mrs. Daniel; the former commissioner for youths and sports in the state,... Read More
by Bukar Usman The state of emergency imposed on 14 local government areas in some states of the federation, following violence attributed to Boko Haram, was not re-imposed when the 6-month duration lapsed. That was a good decision by the Federal Government. The emergency rule was gradually becoming counterproductive and did not seem to have... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo This gets more interesting. After former head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida deployed colourful words against “self-acclaimed elder statesman” and Niger-Delta leader over accusations that he (Babangida) is behind Boko Haram, Chief Clark – no shrinking violet himself – has returned fire. Speaking yesterday, Clark challenged the former general to a public... Read More
by Isi Esene The July 29th topic on Rubbin’ Minds was ‘How to do Urban: The challenge of urban development’. The programme was sequel to our previous topic which focused on the contentious Makoko eviction which was forcefully carried out by the Lagos State Government. The panel of discussants which was made up of Tolu... Read More
by Isi Esene Honourable Farouk Lawan had a hard time travelling out of the country this morning as men of the State Security Service (SSS) initially denied him from travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj. He was said to have been denied because the security operatives believe he was trying to escape... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo People have wondered what the former minister of Education and vice president of the World Bank, Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili would be up to after leaving the Bank. Well, the widely admired leader could only go higher. The Open Society Foundations today announced that it has asked Mrs. Ezekwesili, a world-renowned expert on... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The Mavin Records crew which comprises of Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, D’Prince, and Tiwa Savage look dapper on the cover of the new issue of TW Magazine. In the July/ August double issue, the all-star crew open up about their music careers, their successes as a team, and more. The... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The United States Secretary of State is shown in the video below dancing the night away at a party in South Africa. The party hosted by South African Foreign minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. took place Tuesday night and at a point during the proceedings, a jazz singer performing moved over and began grinding... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul It’s been over 2 months since the Dana Air crash took place, claiming the lives of all 153 passengers on board but the bodies of the victims are only just about to be released. The Lagos State Government has announced that the bodies are ready to be handed over to the families... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Star musician Wizkid has reacted to rumours about himself and D’Banj which have been floating around the web the past week. A tweet which was supposedly sent by Wizkid to D’Banj regarding the latter’s GOOD Music deal went viral but the former has officially shut down the talk. The tweet in question... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Kogi State Governor Idris Wada is shown above visiting survivors of the Monday attack on a Deeper Life church in Okene where unknown gunmen opened fire during a Bible study. The attack left 17 dead and several others wounded and the Governor went to offer his condolences yesterday, dressed in a bulletproof... Read More
by Isi Esene The #Dream4Nija youth media project has released the first in its series of breakaways and short videos that is set to be released leading up to the launch of the documentary in September. The documentary video features established artistes like Banky W, 2face Idibia, Wizkid, el-Dee, Cobhams Asuquo, Niyola, and Toyosi Akerele... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Hear the big story from Kenya today: Kenyans are angry with their parliamentarians because they took tax payers money and used it to fit the parliament with 350 plush hi-tech chairs, at the cost of 200,000 shillings/2,300 dollars/368,000 naira per chair. This is more than the average Kenyan earns in a year... Read More