by Isi Esene There’s a new deadline in operation in the power sector. The Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has directed that all challenges plaguing the transmission and distribution of electricity in Nigeria should be resolved in four weeks. He gave the directive during a meeting of the board of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC)... Read More
by Isi Esene The Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has described the declaration by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, that he is in dialogue with the leadership of its sect as a ‘new lie’. The deadly sect also claimed responsibility for the series of attacks attributed to Fulani herdsmen in several villages in Barkin Ladi... Read More
by Chi Ibe Women running as quickly as possible in high heels – it’s the perfect combination of danger and stilettos. Dozens of Russian runners have swapped sneakers for stilettos in Moscow’s sixth annual high-heel race. Watch video here:
by Seyi lawal Sony Music and MComm Africa has now made it possible for Nigerian music fans to join other music lovers across the world, to enjoy superb music from R Kelly’s and Chris Brown’s chart topping new albums which are now available in Nigeria. R.Kelly’s ‘Write Me Back’ and Chris Brown’s ‘Fortune’ are now... Read More
“When a woman rises up in glory, her energy is magnetic and her sense of possibility contagious” ~ Marianne Williamson Women! Women!! Women!!! What is the world without them? They come in different shapes, sizes; with different peculiarities, different idiosyncrasy. We have them, as sisters, girlfriends, daughters, aunts, cousins, grandmothers. Often times, I try but... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo It’s like watching a train wreck in slow-mo – this matter of Jimoh Ibrahim’s Air Nigeria. The latest news is that Lufthansa Airlines has terminated its contract to maintain Air Nigeria aircraft, Thisday is reporting. This is soon after General Electric Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) withdrew its four aircraft from the airline... Read More
One would assume a lot of you are jealous of her Chris Aire blings but then I also know some of you have funny ideas about the house of corruption, otherwise called NNPC. Nigeria’s current ruler, Goodluck Jonathan would rank high amongst the most cursed Nigerian rulers in history. This is not just because there are... Read More
by Isi Esene The victory achieved by prospective corps members posted to troubled states and allowed to redeploy to any state of their choice appears to be short-lived. According to the Punch Newspapers, the Federal Government has overruled the National Youth Service Corps on the redeployment. The FG, through the Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The messages below are as posted – unedited – by the Anglican Diocese of Jos. THEY WERE MOSTLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THEY WERE DEFENCELESS. THEY WERE UNPROTECTED. THEY DIED WITHOUT KNOWING WHY OR HOW. SOME WHERE BUTCHERED ON THEIR BEDS WHILE MANY MORE WERE KILLED WHILE TRYING TO FLEE FROM THEIR ATTACKERS;... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Unesco World Book Capital City in 2014 title has been awarded to Nigeria’s’Port Harcourt. Cue applause. Considering the caliber of cities bidding for the hosting right such as Oxford, England; Vilnius in Lithuania and Pula in Croatia, it seems a very big deal. But the founder of Rainbow Book Club, Koko... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang With less than six weeks to the new English Premiership season, Arsene Wenger’s men have resumed training. The players that reported for training included vice-captain, Thomas Vermaelen, Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby, Andre Santos, etc. The noticeable absentees were Robin van Persie – who has released a statement that he will not be... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The new board of United Arab Emirates club, Al Wasl, has sacked Argentine legend, Diego Maradona, as manager. Maradona’s position has been under threat, after the club’s entire board resigned because the ambitious Dubai club ended the campaign trophyless. “Following a meeting held by the board of directors of Al Wasl Football... Read More
by Seyi Lawal £500,000 a year for a can of Pepsi? Exactly how much Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho lost in a sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola after turning up at a press conference and sipping nonchalantly from a can of Pepsi. Ronaldinho stunned Coke chiefs at the Atlanta-based firm who immediately demanded that the plug be pulled on... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Chairman of the Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force, Nuhu Ribadu recently told delegates at an interactive session that “most of the problems we are having now is the failure of regulators, including the subsidy issue that every Nigerian is talking about”. T the sessionorganised by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Just weeks after releasing the highly-anticipated EME all star album, the EME crew have embarked on their debut tour in the US. The multi-city tour kicked off on July 4, 2012 with a remarkable performance in Houston, followed by another performance in Dallas. Before the end tour, they will cover nine states... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Roberto Mancini has penned a new five-year contract with Manchester City, that will keep him at the club till the summer of 2017. The deal is the reward the former Inter Milan boss gets, for leading the club to the Premier League title on the final day of the season, ahead... Read More
by Isi Esene The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Akwa Ibom State in the dispute of ownership of the contentious 76 oil wells which Cross River had also laid claim to. The case was filed by Cross River State. It also joined the Federal Government as a defendant in the suit. The state... Read More
by Isi Esene The National Population Commission (NPC) Federal Commissioner, Seyi Aderinokun-Olusanya, has alerted the Ogun State government of an impending population explosion in the state according to records available to the commission. She said this at a press conference organised to mark this year’s Population Day celebration. Aderinokun-Olusanya explained that the fast increase in... Read More
by Isi Esene This might sound a little difficult to believe, but the 2012 World Investment Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirms Nigeria as Africa’s biggest destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2011 with $8.92bn. This is good news considering the infrastructural deficit challenges that have constantly bedeviled... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Fast rising act, Mr 2Kay and veteran rapper, Ruggedman, recently came together to shoot the video for his popular track ‘Kosi Were’ in Lagos. The Port Harcourt born artiste had a number of celebrity friends from both the movie and music industry at the shoot to show support and also make... Read More
by Isi Esene Some of you might have seen the funny but bizarre inscription on a house somewhere in the Lagos metropolis with the inscription: “This house is not for sale! Beware of 419, and my son, Kamoru”. The warning must have been necessitated by the activities of individuals who claim to be landlords of... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Alexander Aan, an atheist, has been jailed in a prison in West Sumatra for saying that God does not exist. The 31 year old Indonesian posted the comment on the Ateis Minang Facebook page which he created and the comment has garnered over 1.700 likes. In the post, Aan made reference to... Read More
by Isi Esene The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Muhammed Adoke, has said the trial of “subsidy thieves” will commence next week according to the Punch Newspaper. He gave this hint on Monday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He added that those found wanting would be... Read More
by Isi Esene At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Zenon Oil boss, Femi Otedola, who has been embroiled in a bribery scandal also involving a House of Representative member and erstwhile chairman of the now defunct fuel subsidy probe panel, Farouk Lawan, has insisted that he is in custody of audio and... Read More
by Uche Briggs Yesterday on Twitter, I stumbled on a link to the response written by one of our very fine young men, Feyi Fawehinmi to the actor and Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Richard Mofe-Damijo. The Commissioner who is popular referred to as RMD, for want of better words, verbally attacked the popular blogger... Read More
by Harriet Lerner If you’re in the emotional aftermath of divorce, the last thing on your mind may be coupling up again. Even the thought of going on a date may be as appealing as a plate of overcooked liver dressed with dry brussels sprouts. Still, you just might find yourself back in the saddle... Read More
It’s amazing that I made it through the maze that I was in Lord forgive me I never would’ve made it without sin – Free Mason (Jay Z) As an ardent student of Nigerian business, I have always found the successful Nigerian businessman a rather fascinating character. I don’t... Read More
by Anthony Akinola ONE inevitable fallout from our history of incessant military interruption of the democratic process has been the emergence, in positions of leadership and authority, of men and women whose credentials were least known to the public. Most of those in positions of power today were unknown to us until they more or... Read More
Just like the cause remains uncertain, the remedy remains a parody as well. It’s been like a cycle. Open word document app- stare at blank word document – watch the cursor key blink- type a word- delete the word- close word document app- leave- take a walk- come back- open word document app- stare at blank page! I’ll tell you what; a... Read More