by Oluwatobi Soyombo Developers need to perform a critical analysis of the Nigerian system and build what’s needed by the people; or link up with those who have these ideas. As I surfed the World Wide Web last week, I came across something disturbing. At first, I came across an ad pointing to a Nigerian developed... Read More
by Femi Owolabi “If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.” -George W. Bush. Pick anything against the former President Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Matthew Obasanjo, corruption or whatever, but I challenge you to list ten major security challenges heard of during his reign. Ten major ones. I... Read More
by Elnathan John You are the type of person our President loves. Every well meaning capitalist government loves an entrepreneur. You are the future of the middle class. You are a business owner. While your lazy classmates (if you even entered a class) hustled with CV’s in brown envelopes for government salaries, you built a... Read More
They may never have heard of Twitter, or the term ‘Occupy Nigeria’, but they, like me and the multitude of social-media-active persons I know, all share in the nagging sense of victimhood that Nigeria confers on us all. Last Friday afternoon I left Lagos to travel to Ife, to speak at TEDxIfe. Having missed the... Read More
by Seyi Lawal In Ekiti, the State Police Command has arrested two students for allegedly killing a final year student at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Sola Falade, a 400 level student at the Faculty of Education was hacked to death last Thursday when two rival cult groups unleashed terror on the students in hostels outside the... Read More
by Chi Ibe US pastor Terry Jones has burned more copies of the Koran and a depiction of the prophet Mohammed to protest the imprisonment of a Christian pastor in Iran, The Gainesville Sun has reported. Jones, who is from Florida, protested the imprisonment of Youcef Nadarkhani at a burning ceremony attended by 20 people and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Following the latest terror attack on a church in Kano, the Vatican has been forced to react. Yesterday, it condemned what it called “terrorist” attacks on Christians called for restraint against a cycle of violence. “The new terrorist attacks in Kenya and Nigeria at Christian celebrations are horrible and despicable acts,” Vatican spokesman... Read More
by Seyi Lawal BeBe knows how to lift your spirits! . Bless you.
Happy Birthday Zion, 4 years old? No be small tin o! Zion’s mother is Sunmbo Ajaba, former banker who also has an older son, Nino with 2face
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! PZ Cussons Recruiting Vacancies in Oil & Gas Company in Port Harcourt, Various Positions Food, Beverage and Tobacco Company... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Ladies, have you ever dreamt of owning handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery. Well now you could be one of the 5 Lucky brides who will get an opportunity to relax and win freebies before their wedding day! These brides also stand the chance of winning fantastic prizes ranging from a trip to Ibeshe beach resort, handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery, up... Read More
by Adebowale Adekunbi Africans do have noble dreams about the future although they are blighted today. Their faith, crave and desire for prosperity is undeniable. The people better understand that power belongs to them and elected officials should be anxious more than ever, to deliver. Today, the eyes of the world keenly observe this continent… Read More
by Collins Eboru The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have come and gone but it still leaves a tang of excitement and hope for the future in the Nigerian music scene, strange as that might seem. It gave us a chance to step into the new age and see how real super stars perform. While... Read More
by Collins Eboru As part of our major feature this week, reviewing the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards, we sat down for a conversation with Best Actress winner and continental icon Rita Dominic. You can’t help but love her! Q. How do you feel about your recent win at the AMAAs? A. Emmm. (smiles) I... Read More
A reader sent this in. No helmet: ✓ Can of beer: ✓ Cigarette: ✓ Terrified rider: ✓ Nigerian police force: working hard to keep our country safe. God speed, good gentleman.
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr God knows the number of lies I’ve told this year to employers and class reps just to keep up with my schedule. From cancer scares to asthma attacks and therapy sessions, I had faked it all. Occasionally, I take time off my busy schedule to attend classes. Particularly hectic is filming... Read More
The body language of the Federal Government leaves Nigerians with a confidence level that is below zero. There is an almost conscious attempt to constantly remind us that we are on our own. My second choice when I wrote my JAMB exams in 1996 was the University of Maiduguri. I had an uncle that lectured... Read More
Terrorism survives on propaganda and its main propeller is the media. The attack on the Nigerian media two days ago was therefore a tactical error. Fellow Nigerians, it is with ultimate sadness that I write to you barely 48 hours after the Thisday offices were mercilessly shattered by bombs in Abuja and Kaduna. Only last... Read More
by Seyi Lawal A Chinese man has been killed after a woman squeezed his testicles until he collapsed during a fight over a parking space. The Huffington post reports that an unidentified 41-year-old woman in China’s Haiku City, Hainan Province tried to park her scooter in front of a local store, but the store owner, the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Voice-over artist and media entrepreneur, Gbemileke Oyinsan, formally wedded his fiancee of many years, model and Inspiration FM OAP, Titi Adelagun today in Lagos. Two celebrity weddings in one day? Congrats, you two!
by Hauwa Gambo The actor and entrepreneur had his traditional wedding to his wife Jane last week, and the white wedding was today. Congrats, Chidi! More photos later.
by Seyi Lawal Billz (real name Dele Hassan) is a rapper & singer from Abeokuta, Ogun State but resides in Lagos. Here is his official first single ‘Donkey Dope.’ Click here to listen:BILLZ – Donkey_Dope1
by Esho Wemimo Dressing for the night involves using bold items of clothing as well as well as make up. This is because it’s harder to get noticed in a neutral toned ensemble after the sun has gone down. To make a bold fashion statement after sunset, here are some tips. 1. Bold make up Red... Read More
By Thetoolsman Kicker: When it comes to relationships, it pays to go the extra mile Would you forget it if you found a wristwatch in one of your shoes with a note attached while you’re dressing up for work in the morning? I love surprises. Well, the good ones. I tell this to everyone and... Read More
Seyi Lawal Long gone are the days when a good number of people in your circle had a Nokia phone. Now Samsung is the biggest-selling mobile manufacturer in the world. According to an industry study, Samsung shipped 93.5 million handsets in the first quarter of 2012 while Nokia shipped 82.7 million. AFP reported that this... Read More
Chi Ibe Kentucky Fried Chicken, the fast food giant who recently opened outlets in Nigeria was on Friday ordered to pay £5.1 million to an Australian girl who experienced severe brain damage and was paralysed after eating a chicken wrap. In 2005, after Monika Samaan ate a “Twister” wrap containing chicken and salad from... Read More
by Chi Ibe To commemorate this year’s World Intellectual Property Day in Nigeria, Microsoft organized a roundtable to discuss how the use of non-genuine software threatens legitimate businesses and creates a negative impact on both global and local economies. Participants were drawn from different sectors of the economy and they included Babatunde Adetula, Director, Ibadan... Read More
A reader sent this in. I guess it’s fair to say they were both getting ready for a shoot.
This week’s edition of the #YNaijaInterview was with none other than Kayode Ogundamisi. The outspoken journalist gave us an insight into his activism, his thoughts on the state of the nation, and much more in this interview conducted by @stanlyazuakola. Check it out. @YNaija: Good morning @ogundamisi, we’re glad to have you on today’s #YNaijaInterview... Read More