by Hauwa Gambo If you’ve observed a Facebook account – especially Corporate – suddenly expand overnight or been promised ‘Facebook Likes’ in 24 hours, well now Facebook explains why. The company, in filings this week, has confirmed there are more than 83 million fake users on the social network as 8.7% of its 955 million... Read More
This government has a long time to change the opinion of social media users; as Howard Wilson said in 1964, “a week is a long time in politics.” Harold Wilson will be remembered for winning four general elections; it is remarkable for a man to convince the demanding British electorate that he is the right... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola So, even if we wanted to ignore this story, Arik Air has made it difficult now. The airline is fast gaining a reputation: Best Use of Social Media to Rile Up Customers. If you pay attention to social media in Nigeria, then you know about the public relations storm is raging in... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola One fact which has often been overlooked since news broke of the arraignment of certain individuals and companies on allegations of subsidy fraud concerns one of the fraud suspects, Mr. Mamman Ali. Most reports correctly describe him as the son of a former PDP chairman, Ahmadu Ali. What they don’t say is... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Shakar EL a.k.a Shakar EL Swagga’s new joint is titled ‘Behind’. The potential hit single was produced by Olly Jay and talks about women with big backsides and the sex appeal they carry. Having moved back to Nigeria from the UK last year, Shakar El has taken the Nigerian music industry by... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola It would be almost impossible to find a more vocal cheerleader of President Goodluck Jonathan than Chief Edwin Clark. The man Loves the president (notice the capital L.) Surely if he was younger —he is 85— there wouldn’t have been the need for President Jonathan to employ Doyin Okupe as his new public... Read More
by Isi Esene A three-storey building under reconstruction at #3 Anikantamo Street, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island, caved in Thursday afternoon. Five people escaped the collapse but a 60-year-old woman is said to have been critically injured. The building was said to have showed signs of impending collapse but nothing concrete was done to prevent a... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, has branded the fans who booed him at the Millenium Stadium, as cowards. The former Ajax man was subjected to jeers anytime his face came up on the big screen, or he was involved in any incident on the pitch, as his side crashed out of... Read More
by Isi Esene The suspected killers of Olaitan Oyerinde, aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, have revealed that they were at his house not to assassinate him but for a robbery. The robbery, according to them, was precipitated by Oyerinde’s gateman who incessantly boasted to Mohammed Ibrahim Abdullahi, his friend, about his boss’ wealth and influence.... Read More
by Isi Esene There was panic in Kano yesterday with the discovery of several high-calibre Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) behind a popular bakery along Rijiyar Zaki quarters of the northern state. The news of the discovery and the movement of troops towards the area further fuelled the panic with many residents scampering for safety. Deputy... Read More
PUBLIC STATEMENT BY CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, ON PATTERN OF DEMOLITION OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BY PUBLIC AUTHORITIES IN NIGERIA. ABUJA/LAGOS, 31 JULY 2012: My attention has been drawn to a recent and increasing pattern of demolition of human settlements in different parts of the country respectively by federal or state authorities.... Read More
by Colm O’Regan Surgeons want to protect their job title to prevent foot, cosmetic and, presumably, tree surgeons from using the word. Are people increasingly sensitive about job titles? It’s a familiar film trope in the historical epic – the wounded and screaming soldier held down by an orderly. “The whole leg’s going to have... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola You know a power outage is mega when it makes international news. Tuesday’s blackout in India falls squarely in that category. In fact such was the number of people affected that the outage made world record as the largest ever blackout. By any count, 620 million people thrown in darkness is a... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The latest edition of EME Wednesdays brings with it the release of the video for ‘Get Down Tonight’ featuring Banky W, Skales, and Wizkid. The video was directed by Moe Musa and shot in London. Check it out!
by Stanley Azuakola New developments are springing up in quick succession, in the investigation of the murder of Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, the late principal secretary to the Edo State governor. Just last week, the controversy was over the arrest of Reverend David Ugolor, the Executive Director of African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ).... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul In the spirit of personal and perhaps artistic reinvention, veteran rapper Snoop Dogg has announced that he has changed his stage name to “Snoop Lion”. We assume this was meant to show a progression of some sorts but then it ends up being some form of shift altogether as lions are of... Read More
The Indian nation felt what the Power Holding Company (PHCN) [read NEPA] subjects Nigerians to everyday with a massive power cut dubbed the World’s biggest-ever blackout. More than 600 million people were affected by the power cut after three electricity grids collapsed and subjected many citizens to untold hardship. The power failure caused havoc in... Read More
by Elnathan John You have crossed that awkward, deeply uncomfortable, sometimes shameful social state of being without a car. I mean in some countries where the public transport system works, not having a car is no big deal. But you are in Nigeria, where public transport is living hell, and owning a car can be... Read More
by Isi Esene “360Delivery takes into consideration the fact that your neighbourhood Ekpa & Bole seller does not have a website, 360Delivery will seek out these people, where they sell, buy and deliver to the comfort of your home or office. That is what makes us special.” This was the submission of Jennifer Awoh, the... Read More
First of all, it pays to get over our illusion of being the African giant. The only way we can successfully claim to being the giant of Africa is if we all agree the man with the most number of children in a city is also the giant of that village. I read Iyin Aboyeji’s... Read More
by Isi Esene Have you ever wondered what Femi Kuti’s ‘Wonder, wonder‘ hit song sounds like 38,000ft above sea level? We (well, not really us) bring you Femi and the Positive Force as they perform his song and Fela’s ‘Water no get enemy‘ live for appreciative co-passengers on a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Well, we certainly know where we’ll be sending our kids now if we want them to become upstanding and respected citizens of the world like President Barack Obama. Wonder if he knows about this? Or wait, forget we asked.
by Stanley Azuakola One of the frustrations of ordinary Nigerians is the feeling that some people are above the law. Despite the words of assurances from various governments, the evidence on ground points to the fact that members of the elite select the laws to obey. Still, it is uncommon to hear them openly voice... Read More
by Lopez Lomong Cold. The nights aren’t the only bitter sensation when you’re taken forcefully from all that you know and understand. At the age of six, I was taken violently from my family in what marauding Sudan People’s Liberation Army soldiers regarded as essential in growing their ranks with fresh troops. All the boys... Read More
by Boardroom Nigeria This looks like many things. Looks like HP, Dell and the other American PC businesses going after Lenovo’s Chinese market immediately after China joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001 and Lenovo bought over IBM’s PC business. It looks like the leading Japanese automakers – Toyota, Nissan and Honda – seizing the US... Read More
Who wants Ini Edo shoes? Nollywood actress to launch collection at Dallas International Fashion Show
by Adeniyi Abdul Popular Nollywood actress Ini Edo has designed a line of shoes. Yes, that’s right. It not only exists, but will also be presented at the Dallas International Fashion show on Friday 31st August 2012. The line, called the “Ini Edo Collection” is, according to the official website, “for the fashionista that wants... Read More
by Isi Esene The radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram, yesterday claimed responsibility for the attack on the home of the the vice president, Arch. Namadi Sambo in Tudun Wada, Zarai, Kaduna State. One person was confirmed killed and others injured in that attack. As previously speculated in many quarters, the militant sect also claimed responsibility... Read More
by Isi Esene In a curious twist to the fuel subsidy saga, the EFCC yesterday dropped the suit filed against four of the fuel subsidy suspects saying the charges against them at the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere were “misconstrued and filed by mistake”. The suspects who were let off the hook are Peter Mba,... Read More
By Lisa Belkin In parenting, as in life, it is possible to hold two opposite beliefs at the same time. We want them to be confident but humble, to aim high but not put their sense of self into external accolades, to take risks and stay safe. Experts wisely preach “consistency,” but how is that... Read More