by Abidemi Dairo Title: Castle in the Air Producer: Bikiya Graham-Douglas Run time: 90 minutes (+/-) Category: Stage When I think of stage plays, what comes to mind are the 15 minutes drab attempts I have to endure in church every once in a while. If there were any enjoyable stints, I’d have to go as far... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I once told my primary school teacher, my house burnt down with my homework in it. When has the truth ever set anyone free? I’ll tell you – never! Whether it’s lying to your friends about your garage full of Hummers or lying to your boss about how your wife had a... Read More
The truth is that you and I have been called to search for our own zone. And when we do find it, we are expected to spend our lives living within it. Searching and falling in love with her, for me, is the best thing since sliced bread. She is statuesque, intelligent, and her presence... Read More
What: Industry Nite with Nigerian artistes. Where: Oriental Hotel Lekki Lagos. When: 23 May, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
Photos from Linda Ikeji’s Blog
If we don’t, and this charade continues unchallenged, we can say good bye to our dear nation and pray that the last set of refugees would remember to switch off our generators when they eventually escape. Fellow Nigerians, let’s give a standing ovation to Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark who has just celebrated his 85th... Read More
Super Eagles striker and West Bromwich Albion player Osaze Odemwingie jumped the broom and married his long-time girlfriend, Sarah Fallon. The wedding took place yesterday, May 26 in Nottingham, UK. Best wishes to the new couple. Photography: Colin Udoh
by Seyi Lawal Here’s ‘You are the One’ byMinjin and Goldie from her ‘Gold’ album. Both acts are signed with Kennis Music and collaborated on this love song produced by MasterCraft. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Minjin-Goldie-You-are-the-one.mp3|titles=Minjin-Goldie-You-are-the-one]
The announcement that Arsenal FC will be in Abuja this year, already shows that we might be in for even crazier times. “Buahahaha!!! See ur dead boys. Eyaah, I know say you no go fit chop for one week after this one. Hahahaha! Useless manure”. That was a friend’s Blackberry message to me on May... Read More
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and for the next 21 days, he’ll review all 21 movies screened at the festival. You don’t want to miss this. He kicks it off today with “Babette’s Feast”. Years before the publication of Hemingway’s... Read More
Of all places you can be in the Christian faith, the middle ground is the worst place. After dancing around the truth for years, I have come to accept that if I call myself a ‘Christian’, I need to start acting like one. Attending Church on Sundays is not good enough. Knowing how to speak... Read More
Our words can either bring about our success or we can be defeated by our words. Amazing, and so true how powerful words are. Guard your words!
by Stanley Azuakola GEJ’s anonymous letter to himself on Salami A recently leaked letter has shown that President Jonathan is one the few individuals with the ability to successfully write anonymous letters to themselves. In a letter he titled “Anonymous letter to myself”, the president advised himself on the Salami issue. An excerpt is reproduced... Read More
by Denike & Ifedayo Even as the head of house, DKB is still under attack from his fellow house-mates, especially from Mampi and Maneta! They seem to think he is imposing orders and his ego is getting bigger, plus they say he sits around doing nothing. DKB remember, it’s Biggie’s house not yours! So the smoking continues. This time,... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya There is not much to be said about the human rights report that the cartoon above and the title doesn’t say. It is from the 2011 Human Rights Watch assessment of the Nigeria Police Force, and is truly the stuff of nightmares with rape, extrajudicial killings, and of course, the usual bribery and corruption. Things have not improved in... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Just under six months after giving birth to baby Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé rocked the stage at the opening of her four-night run at Revel, a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And from all accounts, it was like the diva never left the stage. Before the concert, she was reported to be... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, is talking tough. If he matches talk with action, then criminals and terrorists are in for a tough time. That’s because the police are now authorized to defend their stations with everything they’ve got. “Our particular worry is the increasing number of attacks on police... Read More
by Gbenga Awomodu and Ifeanyi Dike JR The past decade has brought to Nigerians delightsome magazine standards – and we trace the exciting story of newness. There was Hints and there was Ovation, and then from about ten years, as Nigeria labored under the dictatorship of General Sani Abachi, there was only darkness. True Love was perhaps singularly responsible... Read More
Today was the big day for Nollywood star Funke Akindele who tied the knot. We have our first sets of pictures. More to follow shortly. Isn’t she lovely!
Bishop Oyedepo’s lawyer: A ‘witch slap’ is not a human rights violation, so ‘Miss Justice’ can’t sue
by Tolu Orekoya Let the legal manouevering begin. Bishop David Oyedepo, of the infamous witch slap incident has made a move to get the N2 billion lawsuit dismissed. The founder and president of the Living Faith Christian Church International (worth billions of naira) was seen in a video slapping a young lady who was a self-professed “witch for... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Most Nigerians are still divided on what factor(s) is really responsible for the menace of Boko Haram. While some argue that the sect is bent on foisting an ultra-Islamic constitution on the rest of the populace, others believe that it is quest to regain lost political power. A majority of Nigerians believe,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Are we the only ones who are seized with dread anytime we see the headline of an interview with TV presenter and red carpet fixture, Denrele Edun? You just know for certain that he will say the very first thing that pops into his head, and it’s not always the smartest thing. Like today’s interview... Read More
What: Married But Living Single Press Comnerence. Where: City Mall Onikan Lagos Island. When:15 May 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Henry Eguridu While she grumbles that the system for choosing the World Bank president is unfair, she and her principal forget that what goes around comes around; the best candidate doesn’t always win. In the race to be World Bank president, she would have been likened to the proverbial 800 pound gorilla. And where... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The Catholic church has had its share of woes over the last few years as allegations of child molestation and sexual abuse bubbled to the surface at missions and dioceses all over the world. While few cases have actually involved the Vatican proper, the scandals have been a source of deep distress within... Read More
by Chi Ibe There is only one justification for ‘Solar Plexus’: there was a lot of focus on the Mo’Hits split, Don Jazzy needed to change the conversation, he also needed to launch a new label, fast, so that he could begin to make money – via royalties, concerts, album sales, and the rest –... Read More
by Chi Ibe Check out Davido’s official video for his single ‘Ekuro’, it was directed by Antwan Smith and shot on location in Miami, Florida. Watch the video here:
by Tolu Orekoya Serena Williams is known for her aggressive and powerful tennis skills on the court, where she’s also built a reputation for being combative. Off the court, she is well known for her callipgian assets and as an on-again, off-again fashion designer who just got back to the drawing board. And let’s not forget the male posturing... Read More
by Esho Wemimo What if you woke one morning and couldn’t find your favourite pair of jeans? Freaking out would be the expected response because jeans are deeply ingrained in our wardrobe in this society we live in today. The denim jeans have been around for decades and it will never go out... Read More
…the fact that Nigeria clearly fails even this mediocre test, by the perpetual reduction of standards, is a major cause for alarm. …our leaders have given up on Nigerian children. My last column focused on the inefficient Nigeria education system committed to churning out mediocre adults and a permanent and angry underclass. I suggested the... Read More