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Ify Aniebo: Chivalry is dead and Nigerian women killed it (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Show me your champagne bottle and nice car and I’ll show you my ass and all things soft and nice. Chivalry is dead I say…and Nigerian women killed it. You might be wondering why I feel this way, please allow me recount an incident which I know is a common occurrence in today’s society. Recently,... Read More

30 Days, 30 voices, Chivalry is dead, Ify Aniebo

CAN issues “final call” to the Federal Government to stop Boko Haram

by Lekan Olanrewaju Leader of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday issued a “final call” to the Nigerian government over the Boko Haram sect, stating that a solution had to be found once and for all. Speaking on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja, Reverend Oritsejafor stated: “We are making the final call, I quote, the... Read More

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‘Don’t be manipulated by Okah’ – President Jonathan denies allegations of masterminding bombings

by Lekan Olanrewaju Earlier yesterday, details from an affidavit to be delivered to a South African High Court by Henry Okah, the detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), surfaced. According to Okah, President Goodluck Jonathan masterminded two bombings carried out by MEND, in order to implicate leaders in the Northern... Read More

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Babatunde Raji Fashola, minimum wage

#InCaseYouMissedIt: “We will not be stampeded”- Fashola asserts position on minimum wage

by Lekan Olanrewaju Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has stated that the state government will not be forced into adopting the new minimum wage policy put forward by the Federal Government. Speaking on Tuesday during Worker’s Day celebrations at the Onikan Stadium, he stated that the Federal Government can only make legislation for a minimum wage, but the... Read More

“WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT CENTRE, recruiting, The YNaija Job Hub

The YNaija Job Hub: “Victoria Island Hotel recruiting in 18 positions” plus 6 more

Get a Job in Nigeria: Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! VI Hotel recruiting in 18 positions Reputable company in Lagos recruiting in 3 Positions UNPS Nigeria recruiting in 6... Read More

For The Records: Henry Okah affidavit to South African Court

IN THE SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, JOHANNESBURG (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) CASE NO: A570/10 In the matter between: – OKAH, HENRY EMOMOTIMI Applicant And THE STATE Respondent FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT I, the undersiqned, HENRY EMOMOTIMI OKAH do hereby make oath and state as follows: – 1. I am an adult male person, the Applicant herein, currently... Read More

Barth Nnaji: PHCN workers are the most dedicated in Nigeria

Sometimes, it must seem that ministers live in an alternate reality. The Minister for Power, Professor Barth Nnaji complimented PHCN workers as Nigeria marked Worker’s Day yesterday, saying that they were “miracle workers who squeeze water from stone in view of the peculiar and difficult circumstances in which they operate.” He went on to call the most hardworking and... Read More

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Es Anozia’s BebeGrafiti collection puts the Niger Delta on the map — see photos

by Chi Ibe BebeGrafiti introduces a modern twist to traditional Niger Delta couture. Designed by Es Anozia, who shares the region’s heritage, the label designs pieces that can be worn by any discerning woman to any event, at any time. From day to evening, casual to professional, the garments are rich in pattern and versatility. Born... Read More

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Wale Adetula: Cute, pretty and sexy

To be honest, despite her recent attempts at sexiness, I still don’t think she radiates sex when I look at her but does this mean I’ll pass up a chance at a romp in the sheets with her? Err… Do chickens lay eggs? As a guy who has quite a few close female friends, I’ve... Read More

Damilola Oyedele: 24 to-do’s for my 25th year

by ‘Damilola Oyedele It’s my birthday! I was recently inspired by Oprah’s Letter to Her Younger Self and Glamour Magazine’s 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Know by the Time She’s 30, so I’m sharing this personal letter (from me to myself) as I turn 24 and enter my 25th year of existence. Dear... Read More

birthday, Inspiration, letter to self, Self Help

Nollywood, Colours & Sass: See the Chidi Mokeme wedding album

What: Chidi & Jane Mokeme White Wedding. Where: Muson Centre Onikan Lagos Island. When: 28 April, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

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Patricia Omoqui: 5 Powerful (yet simple)acts of kindness to improve your world

A kindness you show today may bless you or someone you love at the least expected moment. Here is a great story to demonstrate how. . . During a hot summer, many years ago, a poor young man was hiking through a rural area in the Eastern United States. For days he trudged past farms... Read More

Inspiration, kindness, Self Help

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Japheth Omojuwa: The Fuel Subsidy Scam: Rewarding the big thieves again (YNaija FrontPage)

“Payment of N999m to unnamed entities 128 times to the tune of N127.872b” The above line is one of the shocking details from the recently released Nigerian House of Representatives’ ad-hoc committee on fuel subsidy. If this is shocking, what would you say about the fact that the man who made these payments – all within... Read More

Kehinde Shote: “You want it but can’t afford it? Wear a fake” (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Keeping up appearances is why many women know their husband’s business dealings are illegal or unethical but still stay because of the first class tickets to New York and the Hermes bags. Hyacinth Bucket is the main character in a British sitcom; ‘Keeping Up Appearances’. She spends most of her time trying to climb into... Read More

30 Days, 30 voices, corruption, nigeria

Reuters Poll: Young people believe the world will end in 2012

by Seyi Lawal A new poll has revealed that almost 15 percent of people in the world are certain that the world will end during their lifetime if not this year, 2012. According to Reuters, the end of the Mayan calendar (which spans about 5,125 years, and ends on 21 December, 2012) has sparked speculation that it marks the end... Read More

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Nigeria is on fire – TY Danjuma

by Chi Ibe Reacting to the series of Boko Haram attacks in the country, former Minister of Defence, General T. Y. Danjuma painted a very disconcerting picture of Nigeria’s security situation. Danjuma announced that the “country is on fire”, however, he was optimistic that the country would survive it. He said all this at the International Conference Centre... Read More

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Gbenga Sesan, Nkem Uwaje and Adebola Williams to speak at the ‘5Ws & H of AJEGUNLE’ event this May

by Seyi Lawal FutureCity International presents the “5Ws & H OF AJEGUNLE” -What, where, who, when, why & how (Environment is not a Factor). It is a conference prepared to gather over 3,000 participants in AJEGUNLE. The speakers include; Gbenga Sesan (Paradigm Initiative Nigeria), Nkem Uwaje (CEO, Future Software Resources) and Adebola Williams ( Red Media). According to Michael Alabi,... Read More

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Atilola’s Diary: The office romance that almost was (3rd Edition)

Diary columnist on YNaija. Office romance with married people: Recipe for disaster, sorrows and cascaded heart-break. Not worth the pain it causes at all. Awww people, if I were speaking to you face to face now, you will notice a drag in my voice. I have been sad all day. I lost a friend. No... Read More

Dary, love and relationships, opinion

Photo of the Day: Oliver Twist- So you want more?

A reader sent this in. Guys, if you had to pick one, who would it be? You have to pick.

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Pan African University, World Citizen

Report: Pan-African University to begin classes in Nigeria this September

by Seyi Lawal The Pan-African University is scheduled to begin academic activities, in September, 2012. In a report by the Punch, Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, made the announcement at the Conference of African Ministers of Education in Abuja on Friday after they had reached an agreement. The Minister explained that University of Ibadan would... Read More

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‘Water No Get Enemy’ – See Photos from the Music & Art exhibition in Lagos

What: Water No Get Enemy Exhibition. Where: The Wheatbaker Hotel Ikoyi, Lagos. When: 28-04-12. An intercultural music and art exhibition organized to increase public awareness of the conservation, use and management of water. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

WATCH: “In the past, when even America honoured a Nigerian leader”

Culled from Omojuwa.com I have given up on President Jonathan. The man cannot help himself let alone Nigeria… I was watching this video this morning in the wake of the recent bomb blasts that have since become the norm in the northern part of Nigeria. While it is easy to blame the president who obviously... Read More

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: There is nothing new about the fuel subsidy report (YNaija FrontPage)

I can’t be held accountable, D’Evils beating me down, boo Got me running with guys, making G’s, telling lies that sound true – Jay-Z “D’evils” This week’s column will be pretty short because I have said whatever I have to say about this week’s hot topic in its entirety before and not much has changed... Read More

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Bobo Omotayo: “Our P.O.S Machine is down!” (30 Days, 30 Voices)

The CBN ‘Cashless Lagos’ initiative has further allowed creditors like me owe more as one-man businesses across Lagos have been slow to embrace this new state-of-play. Two mojitos and one rib-eye steak later, I was pleasantly hit by the words, “Our P.O.S. machine is down!” Not like I was genuinely trying to pay for the... Read More

Bobo Omotayo, CBN, P.O.S MACHINE, YNaija 30 Days

YNaija Analysis: Boko Haram: What’s the real end game?

Around 11:30am on Thursday, 26th April, the offices of ThisDay newspapers in Abuja and Kaduna were bombed, and ‘Boko Haram’ has claimed responsibility. The justification for the attacks—as given by their spokesman Abu Qaqa—is due to what they claim is ‘biased reporting’ by the media, and it must be among the most ludicrous ever put forward for... Read More

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Bola Tinubu denies alleged secret meeting with President Jonathan

by Chi Ibe The former governor of Lagos State and the National Leader of Action Congress of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has denied attending an exclusive meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan in Lagos over the weekend. According to the Punch, Tinubu said: “To tell you categorically, I did not attend any meeting with the president, in... Read More

You have 2 weeks – SNG & Soyinka give GEJ ultimatum on fuel subsidy report

by Chi Ibe The Save Nigeria Group, SNG, has given President Goodluck Jonathan a two-week ultimatum to take legal action against perpetrators of the petroleum subsidy report. Pastor Tunde Bakare,leader of the SNG who said this at a press conference in Lagos was supported by fellow activists Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and the President... Read More

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