by Feyi Fawehinmi On Saturday, on Twitter, I got involved in a long running debate about a post that appeared on Linda Ikeji’s blog relating to the one time actor and now Delta State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Richard Mofe-Damijo. The post itself was all of three lines which began by wishing him a... Read More
by Isi Esene Foremost playwright, Prof. Niyi Osundare, yesterday declared that the President Goodluck Jonathan administration “lacks the will and capacity to fight corruption because it’s immersed in theft and graft.” Osundare, who spoke in Lagos at a lecture entitled: “Why we no longer blush: Corruption as Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”... Read More
by Isi Esene Ok, so you want that hip gadget, a tablet, or the latest Blackberry; not forgetting that great Adichie book you need to keep you company through your trip. Oh, remember you promised Junior to replace his broken PlayStation which can only be enjoyed with a big screen HD TV experience. The challenge... Read More
by Isi Esene Dino Melaye, the former House of Representatives member and principal actor in the faction which fought tooth and nail for former Speaker, Patricia Etteh, to retain her seat during the Etteh-gate saga is still talking. In his latest salvo, he insists that the Integrity Group was an amorphous group hurriedly formed during... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Like a lot of men of means, Femi Otedola is not liked by quite a few people. Depending on what side of the fence you choose to sit, the manner in which he made his money could even be deemed unethical. A few years ago, his dominance in the importation, distribution and... Read More
by Isi Esene Following the shocking revelation in the report of the House of Representatives Committee that fuel subsidy payment, for which about N245billion was appropriated in the 2011 budget, had suddenly spiraled to over N2.6 trillion (over 2,200 per cent increase) as at December last year, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for... Read More
by Jide Taiwo For the purpose of full disclosure, I am an Arsenal fan. But that has not hindered me from seeing other clubs’ successes and the shortcomings of mine. My love for the game transcends club affiliations. The last time Arsenal won a trophy was 2005. Football has since changed since. And as each... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Van Vicker and Nse Ikpe-Etim look alluring on the cover of the July edition of Complete Fashion. This month’s edition focuses on print fashion; showcasing a variety of prints from Adire, Leopard, Floral, Geometric prints and many more. We approve!
by Seyi Lawal The 2nd Official Single from Iyanya titled “Ur Waist” produced by D’tunes. Click here to listen: ‘Ur Waist’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/IYANYA-UR-WAIST-PROD-BY-DTUNES.mp3|titles=IYANYA-UR-WAIST-PROD-BY-DTUNES]
by Hauwa Gambo Did you miss it? The three magic words eventually landed for the Golden Girl: “I love you,” Prezzo told Goldie as they lay in bed last night, speaking softly, and doing all that good stuff that lovers fo. Keeping the pressure up, he told a visibly anxious Goldie: “I am glad that... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Kyle Glover, Usher’s 11-year old stepson has been declared brain dead by doctors after he was involved in a jet ski accident on Saturday. Kyle was sitting in an inner tube on Lake Lanier when he was hit in the head by a 38 year old man on a jet ski, leaving... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo In our excitement, we missed this earlier, but even if we say so ourselves – we totally love! Now, what do YOU think?
by Isi Esene Women have always known there’s a price for beauty and it seems daredevil robbers are in to reap from the growing beauty market. According to The Chicago Tribune, nearly $230,000 worth of hair extensions was discovered stolen Saturday morning from a Bronzeville, Chicago beauty supply store. Don Shin, the owner of the... Read More
The families of the victims of Dana Air Tragedy will be hosted by the Nigerian Leadership Initiative (NLI) on July 14 at the Muson Center, Lagos at 10:00. An Information Forum is being organized to assist the families and dependents, of victims, with their problems and concerns during the grieving process as well as disseminate... Read More
As part of the pre-awards activities for its Season 7, The Future Awards Central Working Committee has announced The Online Media Business MasterClass for July 25 in Lagos, Nigeria. The MasterClass is for young people who want to run online media businesses in Nigeria and are looking for practical steps and guidelines. “With success models... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Check out the new video for General Pype’s ‘Give it to me’. The music video was directed by Justin Campos of Gorilla Films. Watch music video here:
by Doyin Jaiyesimi ‘Spare the rod’ is about to get a makeover. A study published by the American Association of Pediatrics has found that children who are slapped, grabbed, pushed or hit by a parent, or adult in their household, are more likely to suffer from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse/ dependence... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo photo; Tech news now Just as a company manages his or her reputation in the market, it is a wise for individuals to as well manage theirs especially on the web. Today, everyone is turning to the internet, among other things, to get more information about other people. How did you feel when... Read More
by Isi Esene And when we thought the weekend couldn’t have been worse than it had been with the murder of over a hundred innocent people in Jos, Plateau State, there was another tragedy on Sunday at Umuakuru, Owerri North LGA of Imo State, where nine people died in a compound after the burial of... Read More
by Isi Esene It was a weekend we would like to forget as a senator, Gyang Dantong, and the Majority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gyang Fulani, were killed while attending the mass burial of about sixty four victims who have earlier been murdered by men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender” LGBTIs in Diaspora against anti-same sex laws made its debut at the World Pride, London. See photos from the event here courtesy Davis Mac-Iyalla.
by Chi Ibe Singer and entrepreneur Banky W covers the hot new edition of Y! Magazine – the ‘Power to the People’ issue that profiles the energy, passions, and activism of young Nigerians over the past few months. “Across the world, the balance of power has turned over,” said Chude Jideonwo, Y! Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief. “Beyond... Read More
Nigeria is not the only place where false alarms and innuendo can cause quite a stir. As we walk by the chestnut trees of the Amsterdam Sarphati Park, two policemen are interrogating a biker at the entrance, their white car with blue and red stripes hurriedly parked on the pavement. It is long after midnight... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Let’s not indulge in sentiments. Roger Federer fully deserved his record-equalling seventh Wimbledon Grand Slam. The 30-year-old defeated Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court to match Pete Sampras’ achievement and climb back to the number one position in the world. Once again, Murray ends up as a bridesmaid. His... Read More
The Nigerian Government this morning announced that it was now “very close” to discovering the elusive “GAWD! Particle.” In an exclusive chat with this reporter Presidential spokesperson Rubu Bati said that this discovery “would be the most significant government achievement ever” in the history of Nigeria. According to Dr. Bati ‘G-A-W-D’ stands for the four... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday ordered security agencies to fish out the killers of Senator Gyang Dantong. Dantong and hundreds of others were attending a mass burial in Maseh village, Riyom Local Government Area for 64 victims of the weekend attacks on Plateau villages by people believed to be Fulani herdsmen. The... Read More
I wonder if he will one day hit me like Fred – the Esan guy I dated in college – if I become his wife. Dear Darci, While he was driving me home yesterday, Odigwe proposed to me. In a freezing moment, I was unsure whether to smile, frown or keep a ‘poker face’. I... Read More
by Isi Esene Former French captain, Didier Deschamps, has been lined-up to take over as manager of the France national team. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that their president, Noel Le Graet, had met Deschamps to discuss terms of a deal to replace Laurent Blanc. Talks between Deschamps and FFF officials started after Laurent... Read More
by Isi Esene The Police authority in Punjab, Pakistan, has sacked 250 pot-bellied and fat officers from the Police Force. This sack order was given by the Inspector General of Police, Habibur Rehman, who initiated an operation-measure-your-waistline exercise on 175, 000 of its men. All men considered overweight were advised to go easy on the... Read More