by Lekan Olanrewaju The streets of Jigawa aren’t safe if you’re the head of the electoral board of the country. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega learned this the hard way yesterday, when he was the victim of a mob attack while moving through the city of Kazaure. He had been... Read More
A reader sent this in. Mathew 7: 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew (BLUE) and beat against that house (Bayern München).
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr There used to be manners, where I would never catch myself exchanging words with an older person for whatever reason until Lagos driving happened to me. Karma needs to chill for a bit. Who’s with me? I mean, she just gets in the way. And sometimes, we need to invigorate ourselves... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Well, he’s had a busy week. Less than 100 friends were invited to what they thought was a graduation party for Mark Zuckerberg’s long-time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. Instead, they watched them get married. He designed Chan’s “simple ruby” wedding ring himself, and updated his Facebook status with “married” and a wedding picture.... Read More
by Denike & Ifedayo Well, Saturday was a cozy one in Downville as the housemates spent a better part of the morning cuddling. A new couple has been noticed, Seydou and Talia! They have been spending a lot of time together recently and even shared a bed and woke up late, enjoying each others’ arms. Hehehe. We now know the next... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The grand transition from Mo’hits to Mavin Records may not have been such a great distance to leap after all. Don Jazzy was interviewed by Osagie Alonge of Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) where he touched on several topics including the transition from the now defunt (?) Mo’Hits, the direction that Mavin is headed in and about adding Tiwa Savage to the roster of... Read More
It was good to see how human he and the people in government actually were. You almost start wondering why it is so hard for them sometimes to relate to us mere mortals back home in Nigeria. “I had a friend a long time ago before I entered politics when personal computers had just started... Read More
This place is really not for children, go hard or go home. It has now been 688 days since I hurriedly packed up my life and hopped on the next plane to Lagos. To be honest, I did not know how or if I would cope, but it’s probably a good sign that I’m still... Read More
Into theatre? Love to act? Write? Produce? Well, 30 Nigeria House, a part of the London 2012 games just might be looking for you. Read the announcement: Theatre Royal Stratford East in collaboration with New World Nigeria today announces 30 Nigeria House, a search for original work from young artists of Nigerian heritage. 30 of the... Read More
One of the world’s leading psychologists recently apologised to the gay community for attempting to proffer a cure for homosexuality. 79-year-old Dr. Robert Spitzer considered by some to be the father of modern psychiatry couldn’t go on with his career or even his life knowing he had poorly conceived a 2003 investigation that supported the use... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju A statement from the PDP Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mr Kayode Babade has criticised former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for questioning the integrity of the 2011 Presidential elections. Tinubu had previously stated that the credibility of the elections was disputable but the PDP has retorted, saying no member of the ACN had a right to criticise as... Read More
This week, media mogul and former presidential aspirant was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to join us for the YNaija Friday Twitter Interview. The Ovation boss was grilled by guest interviewer, Japheth Omojuwa (@omojuwa) and gave an insight into his thoughts on the current administration, his visions for the country,and much more. Check... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The dust is still yet to settle over former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari’s statements, warning of possible “bloodshed” in the country if the 2015 elections are not free and fair, but that hasn’t stopped leader of the Congress of Nigerian Political Parties from delivering a similar warning. Speaking in Kaduna on Friday... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The official flag carrier may be experiencing some serious changes very soon. It has been revealed that there are plans to take Air Nigeria public within the next 2 years. Chairman of the airline, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim stated in London, during an inaugural dinner to celebrate the recommencement of international flights by the... Read More
by Chi Ibe Gospel according to Matthew. “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, pick up his cross and follow me.”
“Amazing Grace Chelsea!” is how publisher and politician Dele Momodu just put it on Twitter and he’s just about right. Chelsea FC, led we will say by the impressive Didier Dogba has won the 2012 UEFA Champions League against Bayern Munich. With this, Abrahamovic finally wins the coveted trophy. It’s also a trophy moment for... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo So, while Chelsea is on scoring spree, my sisters at the University of Lagos are on the edge of their seats. We keep watching! Photo Courtesy: @Ogagus_ on Twitter
by Tolu Orekoya Juju/black magic: not just an African thing. Chow Hok Kuen, a 28-year-old British citizen of Taiwanese descent, was arrested in Thailand for having illegal possession of human remains, according to the BBC. The Hong-Kong born Briton was staying at one hotel in Bangkok’s Chinatown while hiding the bodies in another part of the city. Reports say that... Read More
Actions and reactions are always equal and opposite” -Third Law of Motion, Isaac Newton Fellow Nigerians, please let’s start our weekly conversation with a simple Arithmetic since my Maths is a bit suspect. The whole idea is to establish who qualifies to be called proper opposition in Nigeria. In my permutations, I’m reasonably assured that... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Olisah Metuh showed today that he isn’t afraid to swim with the sharks as he sat for an interview with radical online news outlet, Sahara Reporters. Conventionally, officials of the government and PDP stay away from granting interviews to online media so Metuh, the lawyer... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue I fear for a brand that can only produce beauties with no brains. Will it be strange if I add that past winners have not necessarily impressed me… Several years ago, I was introduced to a certain young man whose dreams daunted me. He had dreams, one of them, was that someday he... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Campus Activities Board of the American University hosted award winning and just married star, 2Face Idibia to the 2012 CAB CONCERT recently… The university is located in the north but yet it encompasses staff and students from different parts of Nigeria and the world. This makes AUN... Read More
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie contributes articles from time to time, to publications An incredibly touching, evocative piece dealing with the dying and the death of a favourite uncle, in the Financial Times. I last saw Uncle Mai in March. He was on the veranda of his faded house in Abba, which used to be my grandmother’s house, sitting on one... Read More
by Esho Wemimo Fashion is very versatile especially for ladies; there are ways to spice up every type of outfit so that you come out looking chic. This even includes men’s wear; a woman can walk into a store, shop in the men’s section, dress up and turn heads. Here are some tips to guide you... Read More
by Chi Ibe The venue is the famed New Afrika Shrine; the song is ‘Teacher, Teacher’. The music video, which was directed by Contagious Pictures, features the vocal styling of the Grammy nominated Femi Kuti and the lyrics of famed on-air personality, Ilrymz.
by Hauwa Gambo So there you have it, as we reported during the week, producer and actor, Uche Jombo is married. And here – Uche and her new husband, Kenney Rodriguez. She seems to be having a ball – congrats again, Mrs. Rodriguez! Photo Courtesy: LIB
by Chi Ibe What: One Mic Naija Where: GET Arena, Victoria Island- Lagos. When: 12 April 2012.
by Seyi Lawal In an exclusive preview of the soon-to-air Supermom reality television show, Gladys Asuquo, the mother of producer-singer-songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo, talks about all the sacrifices she had to make in order for him to grow up as a normal kid. According to the Punch online, the show which is in its third season has... Read More
For Nigeria to develop a knowledge-based economy, it must invest in public health and public education, and reform public institutions tasked with developing healthy, smart and capable citizens. The world has changed and the requirement for economic growth changed with it. To compete in the global market place, Nigeria has limited options. It can use... Read More