The IndiAfrica train will berth in Nigeria on May 24 at the University of Lagos in a day-long session of entrepreneurial seminars and musical show featuring Indian band, Parikrama. India is reaching out to Africa in a groundbreaking initiative to foster a People-to-People (P2P) understanding with Africa. The P2P initiative invites creative exchange... Read More
by Abimbola Adelakun The case of Lagos State Government vs. doctors took a bizarre turn when 788 doctors were summarily dismissed and replaced with 373; the alarming shortfall seemingly papered over. And, so far, there are at least three factions of reactionaries: those who support the state government, those who support the doctors, and others, like me,... Read More
The rapper known as David McCleary “Mac Lethal” Sheldon first made a splash rapping to Chris Brown’s ‘Look at Me Now’ and making pancakes at the same time. His skills were sure to bring the haters crawling out the closet, and it did. He takes them to school over spelling (your vs you’re). But is... Read More
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver to three months imprisonment, with an option of a N5,000 fine, over the re-sale of used tickets. Lasisi Ismaila, had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of re-selling of used BRT tickets when he was arraigned on May 10. Ismaila, who was an... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Jennifer Lopez a.k.a. J-Lo a.k.a Jenny on the Block, the soon-to-be ex-Mrs Marc Anthony, a.k.a the lady that managed to get the whole world fixated on her rear end has done it again by unseating former talk show queen, Orpah Winfrey as Forbes most powerful celebrity in the world. Thanks to J-Lo’s... Read More
by Segun Dada “Except there is justice in the conduct of the elections, blood will flow because there will be bloodshed between the dogs and the baboons.” This is the statement reportedly made by General Buhari on Monday, the very words that is causing a lot of commotion and chaos. General Muhammad Buhari was also... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The last two designers to join the line-up of 10 designers showcasing their diverse work at Tribes of Africa fashion show scheduled for Saturday 26 May have been confirmed. Fashion designers, Ayo Van Elmar and Adama Paris join the other eight lending their support to iROCK! UK – Adebayo Jones, Anita... Read More
My relationship with Cindy generated emotional swings in me – from moments of joy when Cindy took steps toward healing to heavy disappointment or raging anger when she went back to her drugs. Several years ago I met a young single mother with an infant son in my neighbourhood. (I’ll call them Cindy and Joey... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Ruggedman features Myro in the part 2 of his ‘Ruggedy Baba’ single … from the good ol’ days. This version of the song is produced by Blaze Beatz. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/01-Ruggedy-Baba-Prt-2.mp3|titles=01-Ruggedy-Baba-Prt-2]
by Garba Shehu An Indian friend once recounted a story about a former president of the United States of America, Calvin Coolidge. President Coolidge had a reputation not just for word economy, but also many without an intimate knowledge of Coolidge had mistaken him as a common citizen because he had neither the airs nor the carriage nor... Read More
by Denike & Ifedayo UPDATE: So earlier today (Day 11) Prezzo seemed to be trying to work his way back into Goldie’s heart (or her underwear, I’m not sure he can tell the difference) and recited poetry to her, boy is spittin’ some game up in … well, Upville. More on this in our Daily Di-Gist tomorrow! So the... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Did we hear an ex-husband say the new Mrs Linus Idahosa (Stephanie Okereke) is below his level? Em, maybe he hasn’t seen her lately. The actress and producer is now glowing and has got a bouncy new look … literally, I mean check out her hair. We prefer the new look, what do you... Read More
I have not written to take sides with the Lagos State doctors, I have written to tell Fashola that if he refuses to reinstate these guys and return to the negotiation table, history and posterity may never forgive him. by Femi Owolabi Last year I was an ACN member, and as... Read More
by Chi Ibe With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, sometimes all we need to do is to take a seat, chill for a while, and enjoy nature’s gifts. Florists have always educated people on the benefits of gardening and that flowers make people happy. Even researchers at top... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo This developing story is just tragic. Just tragic. As we reported earlier, two persons are believed to have died in an explosion at Rumuokoro area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Thursday morning. Information is still scanty about the nature of the blast, the number of injured persons, and value of properties... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Now, this is scary. Photos Courtesy: Touch Port Harcourt
Whoever expects the NYSC to foster national unity and integration needs to be sent to the Theatre at Terra; there’s someone directing an adaptation of Waiting for Godot; s/he needs an actor for the lead role. The story of how the National Youth Service Corps is necessary to promote Nigeria’s unity is eerily reminiscent... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The case between the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and its doctors seems to be a taking a drastic turn. Just earlier this week, people were outraged after news circulated that Governor Fashola had flown his father abroad for medical treatment while state employed doctors were out of work and patients... Read More
My strategy is two-pronged; first I remind you of the wisdom contained in Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 as a tool for resetting your brain by accepting that there is provision for all things as long as you make TIME for them. Women in the 21st century have it all. We have the right to vote, we... Read More
When meeting presidents (past and present) of our Federal Republic, one always has to look their best, right? The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president – a venerable man of the gospel, one must make haste to add – outshone his other presidential counterparts in his (just a little tight) blue and green outfit. Literally. What... Read More
by Chi Ibe To be honest, these people need to kiss and make up already; we are getting tired of the bromance existing between President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari as they go back and forth with allegations and counter allegations. The current war-for-words between Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Do you believe in the power of fasting and prayers? Well, so does Africa’s largest political party, the PDP. The Edo State chapter of the party has invited residents of the state to embark on a 7-day prayer and fasting session to implore divine intervention to save the state from apparent troublesome occurrences.... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju We just knew that it was too good to be true, that is, the silence of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) over the recent war-of-words between General Muhammadu Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Yesterday, the ACN chimed in on the issue, and without mincing words, the ACN threw its support behind... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently grant an interview to the International Monetary Fund’s “Surver Magazine” in which she talked about her recent World Bank presidency bid, the need for African economies to diversify, and Nigeria’s economic growth. See text of the interview below. IMF Survey... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo So we are a bit behind the curve on this – but never too late for congratulations, eh? Agbani Darego, national treasure and Miss World 2001 has just graduated from New York University majoring in Psychology. You go, girl!
by Lekan Olanrewaju Another day, another drama in this unending catfight between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria. This time it’s the turn of the ACN to send barbs in the direction of the PDP, over what the former views as a “dream” to rule Lagos State. In a statement... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu As part of its annual creative writer’s workshop programme, Fidelity Bank is opening its doors to independent creative writers to send in their written works. See details here: The Faculty for the workshop: Helon Habila, Aminatta Forna, and Sally Keith Entries would be accepted from May 14 to June 4, 2012... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Soyombo had an amazing time on Day 2 of the New Media & Governance Conference – which held on Tuesday, May 16 – just as he did on Day 1! See below his personal report. The Conference couldn’t have ended in a more exceptional way. Today, the Minister of Youth Development, Honourable Bolaji Abdullahi graced... Read More
Performing Arts and Workshop Studios (PAWS) in collaboration with The Knot Centre presents their new stage drama/musical, ‘Rubiewe’. Playing on May 27 at The Knot Centre, Yaba at 4pm, and with two showings on May 29 at 3pm and 6pm at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, the play promises a great time at the theatre. ‘Rubiewe’... Read More