Matthew Kukah calls for amnesty for Boko Haram in Easter Message (READ)

by Matthew Hassan Kukah Rather than look at the issues of amnesty in the light of the past, present and future of the nation, we have focused more on how they fit the survivalist instincts of the president and his ruling party. Although the Church in her wisdom gives us 40 day’s notice ahead of Easter, we... Read More

Amnesty, boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

April 2, 2013

Opinion: How to go down in history President Jonathan style

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Well then, it is fair to say that President Jonathan so far is incapable of taking control of his domain – Nigeria. He has no guiding principle or overarching vision for the country. We’re living in a fast changing world. New and strange things happen every day. For this reason, before anyone... Read More

Bayo Oluwasanmi, GEJ, history

April 2, 2013

“I’m just celebrating the body God created”: Sports Illustrated Model, Adaora Akubilo defends nude photos (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Early last month, Nigerian-American model, Adaora Akubilo featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue which was the magazine’s 50th. [READ: She’s cute! Nigerian model makes the Sports Illustrated 50th anniversary swimsuit issue (LOOK)] She was photographed just like the other models in a bikini and topless in Namibia to mark this year’s... Read More

Adaora Akubilo, Nigerian American model, Sports Illustrated swimsuit

April 2, 2013

“Innovation and creative thinking”: Samsung unviels its products for Nigeria in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics West Africa organised a media briefing on Thursday, March 28, at the Westown Hotel, Lagos, to showcase their vast line of products to the Nigerian market. Present at the briefing was the company Managing Director, Bravo Kim; Director, Consumer Electronics, Sunil Kumar; Business Development Director, Hand Held Products, Daesung Ra; Head of... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Are you ready? Microsoft Nigeria launch 9jApps contest for developers

by Isi Esene Microsoft Nigeria today formally declared open its 9jApps contest. The challenge is designed to empower local developers to take advantage of Microsoft’s new tools and resources to develop locally appealing and locally-relevant apps for the Windows platform, utilizing Visual Studio 2012 and the Windows Phone SDK, in addition to the Windows Azure... Read More

9jApps, Chuks Udensi, Co-Creation Hub Nigeria, Emmanuel Onyeje, lagos, microsoft, Microsoft Nigeria, nokia, Olayinka Oni, Olumide Balogun, Oyeshina Oyetosho, Tunji Elesho

April 2, 2013

9 things truly horrible bosses believe

by Geoffrey James Horrible bosses think their job is to order employees to do things and make certain that they do them. A year ago, in 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses, I contrasted the great bosses with average ones. Many readers commented that what I described as an “average” boss was actually an awful boss. Not... Read More

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April 2, 2013

5 ways to spice up your relationship

by Rosemary Brennan For most of us our bedroom is just that: a room with a bed. But your love life is something that feeds off all of the senses and your bedroom should facilitate that sensual stimulation. We asked Dr. Kerner for a few fresh ideas about spicing up both long-term and new relationships... Read More

bedroom, relationship, spice, ways

April 2, 2013

10 golden rules on living the good life

by Panos Mourdoukoutas Friendship cannot be acquired in the market place, but must be nurtured and treasured in relations imbued with trust and amity. What is good life? What is happiness? What is success? What is pleasure? How should I treat other people? How should I cope with unfortunate events? How can I get rid... Read More

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April 2, 2013

“Nobody believed in my music” – Toni Tones talks about her new single, acting and photography

by Chi Ibe Toni Tones made her name photographing popular Nigerian entertainers like Wizkid, Banky W, Bez, Omawunmi, Waje, Joke Silva and so many others. She recently made a debut in her acting career as the free-spirited Halima in a new drama series, titled Gidi-culture. Born Gbemi Antonia Adefoye, Toni Tones, the economics and marketing graduate from... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Esta Morenikeji: Watch it, your food is making you fat (Y! Superblogger)

So every day we fill our body with excess sugar and fat and wonder why our waist-lines are expanding… No matter how hard you exercise, you can never out-exercise a bad diet. A recent study published in the New York Times suggests that, sugar might be as toxic as cigarettes, and I thought if that... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Nigerian policemen wearing ‘test run’ camouflage uniforms to be arrested

by Rachel Ogbu A few policemen reported wearing the new police camouflage uniforms which is just a test run are to be arrested, the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar has said. The order was in response to a petition written against Abubakar to the Presidency concerning the sale of the camouflage. “This incident began sometime... Read More

Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, new police camouflage uniforms, Nigerian Police Force

April 2, 2013

Conversations with Mercy Abang: “I am an entrepreneur, not an activist” – Chude Jideonwo bares it all

In this interview with Abang Mercy on the Conversation series, Chude Jideonwo, the Executive Director of The Future Project talks about his disappointment with the President Goodluck Jonathan led Government, the forthcoming Nigeria Symposium for young and emerging leaders to hold on the April 4th – 7th 2013 at the Ikogosi spring in Ekiti State.... Read More

April 2, 2013

“I am the next governor of Ekiti State” – Former governor, Ayo Fayose

by Rachel Ogbu Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose is preparing for a comeback into power. “There is no agenda in 2014, I am the next governor of Ekiti State,” Fayose was quoted as saying in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan. According to reports, Fayose said he left office through the State... Read More

Ayo Fayose, election 2015, Former Governor of Ekiti State, PDP

April 2, 2013

University of Nigeria female professor wins $100,000 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards in Physical Sciences (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Professor Francisca Okeke who was announced a winner of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards in Physical Sciences last year attended the award ceremony recently to receive her $100,000 prize. The award ceremony took place in Paris last weekend and UNESCO said Okeke has made the study of the ionosphere her lifetime work. The ionosphere lies... Read More

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