You have no choice: NYSC says corps members must go to the North

by Hauwa Gambo If you ever though the series of violent acts in trouble spots across the country would make the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exercise caution in posting young people that way? Well, perish the thought. According to a statement signed by the by the Director (Corps Mobilisation), Mary Kolajo, and available at the... Read More

July 3, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Be patriotic and buy Nigerian-made bullet proof vests, says Jonathan

Would you buy a ‘Made in Nigeria’ bullet proof vest? With the spate of bombings and the dire state of insecurity in the country, President, Goodluck Jonathan wants to tackle security from another angle: a bullet-proof vest production factory. Commissioned today in Kaduna, the factory is based at the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and according... Read More

July 2, 2012

Euro 2012 Final Review: Of a false nine and a true victory

by ‘Ifreke Inyang We eagerly anticipated a tight football encounter. What we got was ninety minutes of tiki taka. And at the end, Spain, were crowned the champions of Europe for the second consecutive time. You might be quick to remind me that the current crop that makes up La Roja is built around the... Read More

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July 2, 2012

Photo of the Day: Tell the president to wait – the Oba is busy

by Hauwa Gambo It’s not everyday that you see His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, waiting for a citizen of the country — apparently, unless that citizen is the Oba of Benin (O mo n’Oba Uku Akpolopolo Erediauwa). He was, in this case, with his deputy – Namadi Sambo. In case you were wondering? Of course the king met with the president…after... Read More

Benin, jonathan, oba, Sambo

July 2, 2012

Ondo says YES: Young people break down the figures

by Faith Olaniran The first Ondo State youth economic summit was held from 26th – 28th June with the theme, ‘Economic Awareness and the Relevance of the Youth to the Sustainable Development of the Nation’. The event saw over 2000 young minds gathering at the Adegbemile Cultural Centre Hall for three days under the tutorlage of Mr. Bode Pedro (CEO VEDA),... Read More

July 2, 2012

5 ways to Jump Start Social Media activities for your business

by Oluwatobi Soyombo So, you’ve heard about the numerous benefits of having an effective social media presence in today’s world. Now you’re suffering from information overload. You’ve read too many over-analyzed posts such as “Why your business should have a social media presence” but yet to figure out how to get started. Here are 5... Read More

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July 2, 2012

WATCH: The Verge reviews Google Nexus 7 $200 tablet

by Staff Writer The Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble Nook now look like clacking abacuses now that Google has swung into the lead with their awesomely specced Google Nexus 7.

July 2, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: “Simply and squarely a failure of …” (YNaija FrontPage)

It has been three decades since that Chinua Achebe’s ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’ appeared. That is the book in which Mr. Chinua Achebe, stumped by the state of his country, declares: “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.” Today, disagreeing with that line has since become a mini-industry of its... Read More

achebe, etteh, Fashola, grange, harvard, oshodi, powerbrokers, tolu ogunlesi, YNaija Frontpage

July 2, 2012

Ruona Agbroko Meyer: Don’t blame family witchcraft: It’s your call (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Ruona Agbroko Meyer It is 2008. I am in the Microbiology department of the University of Lagos, Nigeria shaking a blackened test tube over a Bunsen burner. A classmate waves. I shift the wooden tongs to my less-used right hand, and hug her. We make small talk. It turns out Damilare is here to write... Read More

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July 2, 2012

It’s Dangote again: Nigerian company tops Forbes list of West African companies

by Stanley Azuakola It’s not like Aliko Dangote needed any further justification. The man is now a regular on the Forbes list of the world’s richest men (wort $11.2 billion as at March 2012.) Now, Forbes Africa, in collaboration with ABN Productions has named his company Dangote Group as the top rated West African company. At a dinner event... Read More

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July 2, 2012

Postponed: Government still not set for Third Mainland Bridge repairs

by Stanley Azuakola If you planned to use the repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge as an excuse for resuming late to work this week, sorry, it won’t work. this is because the proposed repair work earlier scheduled to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday did not commence. Lagos Sector Commander of the... Read More

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July 2, 2012

Dear Nse: Rape took her away from me

maybe instead we would have been watching a movie starring you on the day she was raped. Or maybe if we were friends she would’ve talked to me about her depression afterwards. Maybe I could have convinced her that suicide wasn’t the way to go. Dear Nse, She is gone. The quiet, plump girl with stocky... Read More

July 2, 2012

No dying for Nigeria? Corps members refuse to go North

by Tolu Orekoya The rise in violence in Nigerian northern states have sent non-residents fleeing from the region, as bombings by terrorist group Boko Haram and reprisal attacks flourish. The National Youth Service Corps still deployed corps members to states such as Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto and Yobe, despite the lack of stability in those states. Some... Read More

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July 1, 2012

PHOTOS: Eddie Murphy steps out with new girlfriend, Rocsi from BET

by Staff Writer They keep getting younger. The year 28-year-old BET ‘106 & Park’ VJ Rocsi Diaz was born, Eddie Murphy, 51, was featuring in his last season as a star on TV show, ‘Saturday Night Live’. The couple were rumoured to have started dating about a month ago, when the celebrity duo were seen leaving a coffee... Read More

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July 1, 2012

Chris Brown throws down gauntlet, releases Drake diss track (NSFW lyrics, audio)

by Staff Writer The catfight between Chris ‘Breezy’ Brown, and Drake ‘Drizzy’ just went from the night club to the rap booth, with Chris Brown’s attempt at a diss track. Released to DJ Orator, yesterday (download here) the track shows off’s Breezy’s less than impressive lyrical skill as he tries to insult the ‘Take Care’... Read More

July 1, 2012

Femi Owolabi: Is the Pentecostal dress-sense invading the Catholic Church?

I may not be theologically correct, but at least I should make a little sense, morally speaking—or writing. The ubiquitous public display of women’s bodies leaving virtually nothing to the imagination has never been my worry—trust me, I’ve met ladies in public places and seen how they make deliberate efforts at promoting their cleavage. I have been... Read More

Church, dress sense, modesty, nigeria, opinion

July 1, 2012

Kenyan terrorist group copies Boko Haram? Explosions rock two churches in Kenya

by Staff Writer It what could be retaliatory attacks, CNN reports that there were explosions at two separate churches in the Kenya, killing 17 and injuring at least 40 people according to the Red Cross. The East African country has seen a surge of attacks since its incursion into its neighbour Somalia, last year in order to battle the Islamist group al-Shabaab. ... Read More

July 1, 2012

12-year-old burns cross into his back with dangerous ‘salt and ice’ game (Warning: Disturbing image)

by Tolu Orekoya A 12-year-old boy from the US city of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania burned a cross into his back after taking part in the “salt and ice challenge” making its way around video website YouTube, and other social networking websites. The challenge is popular among young teenagers, and involves pressing a layer of salt into... Read More

July 1, 2012

Monkey Business: Children of Nowadays

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Take this as digest – you have never known true satisfaction until you’ve told someone quite deserving off. The phrase ‘children of nowadays’ has never been said to me with negative insinuation three times in one day. This means I’m becoming increasingly unappealing to the preceding generation. Perhaps I should do... Read More

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July 1, 2012

Telecom fines won’t be sent back to the customers, says NCC

by Staff Writer In May of this year, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) fined four mobile telecommunication service providers – Airtel, Etisalat, Globacom and MTN – N1.17 billion naira over poor quality of service. For 26 days, they accumulated the daily fines of N2.5 million, while they negotiated payments, and eventually paid the original fine, minus the 26 days. Now,... Read More

July 1, 2012

Ebuka Obi -Uchendu: Nigerians give a damn (YNaija FrontPage)

A few people fell as one girl screamed; “I knew I should have left for London today. I knew it.” Was that a bomb I had just heard? I didn’t want to believe it. Bombings in Nigeria first became a national issue the moment Abuja was hit on October 1, 2010. There couldn’t have... Read More

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, YNaija Frontpage

July 1, 2012

Report: Police declares House investigation of Lawan illegal

by Stanley Azuakola Whether it is done in the open, or behind closed doors, the police say the investigation of the Farouk Lawan bribery saga by the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges is illegal. The argument being, the House has no business investigating a criminal matter. If they do, then what will police officers do? The Punch newspaper spoke... Read More

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July 1, 2012

Pirates of the Gulf of Guinea: 6 pirates try to hijack oil tanker

by Tolu Orekoya Pirates made a failed attempt to hijack an unnamed oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria, according to an internationl piracy watchdog. The aborted boarding occurred on Saturday June 30, early in the morning, but none of the crew was injured and the vessel remained in their hands, said the London-based International... Read More

July 1, 2012

Nigerian Air force to establish Int’l Helicopter School

by Stanley Azuakola In exactly one month, the Nigerian Air Force will commence operations at its International Helicopter Training School located in Enugu. This much was revealed by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Umar Dikko, at the weekend, during the graduation ceremony of students of Administration, Air Police, Music, Physical Education and Regiment... Read More

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July 1, 2012

OBJ designs tutorials specially for GEJ… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Obasanjo Tutors Jonathan NO one was sure about why ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo wields such strong influence on the current administration of President Jonathan. However, details have emerged which show that the ex-president’s power stems from the fact that he is President Jonathan’s lesson teacher. Obasanjo is tutoring Jonathan on the course: How... Read More

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June 30, 2012

Explosions and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Eyewitnesses in Damaturu, capital of Yobe are reporting mutiple bomb explosions and gunfires. A Trust report confirms that sounds of several explosions and gunfire are reported by residents of Nyanya, a suburb in the heart of Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. It is not known at this time where is being targeted but state commissioner... Read More

June 30, 2012

Explosion and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Eyewitnesses in Damaturu, capital of Yobe are reporting mutiple bomb explosions and gunfires. Those responsible for these are unclear but we shall keep you posted.

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June 30, 2012

“I don’t want my wedding pictures to just be all over the place” – Uche Jombo

by Hauwa Gambo Uche Jombo announced her marriage a few weeks ago, and since then people have been itching for pictures of the wedding – especially since the actress and producer returned without her husband. Well, in this interview with BN, she says those pictures will be out soon – and she’s having a blast!... Read More

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June 30, 2012

Relief Cometh: Agency promises floods will soon stop (but only for a while)

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has promised that Nigerians will have some relief from the rains and flood in mid-july. Thebreak, known as ‘little dry season’, should be expected by the third week in July, Cyprian Okoloye, deputy regional manager of the agency told the Punch following floods across Lagos and other South-Western states this... Read More

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June 30, 2012

Temie Giwa: The change we need (YNaija FrontPage)

We begin this week with the recent media chat held last week by the President. Many Nigerians tuned in and attempted to ask the president many pertinent questions. Previously, I had secretly held hope that President Jonathan had the opportunity to be the person who we have been waiting for. I believed that he could... Read More

boko haram, jonathan, media chat, Temie Giwa, YNaija Frontpage

You have no choice: NYSC says corps members must go to the North

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Be patriotic and buy Nigerian-made bullet proof vests, says Jonathan

Euro 2012 Final Review: Of a false nine and a true victory

Photo of the Day: Tell the president to wait – the Oba is busy

Ondo says YES: Young people break down the figures

5 ways to Jump Start Social Media activities for your business

WATCH: The Verge reviews Google Nexus 7 $200 tablet

Tolu Ogunlesi: “Simply and squarely a failure of …” (YNaija FrontPage)

Ruona Agbroko Meyer: Don’t blame family witchcraft: It’s your call (30 Days, 30 Voices)

It’s Dangote again: Nigerian company tops Forbes list of West African companies

Postponed: Government still not set for Third Mainland Bridge repairs

Dear Nse: Rape took her away from me

No dying for Nigeria? Corps members refuse to go North

PHOTOS: Eddie Murphy steps out with new girlfriend, Rocsi from BET

Chris Brown throws down gauntlet, releases Drake diss track (NSFW lyrics, audio)

Femi Owolabi: Is the Pentecostal dress-sense invading the Catholic Church?

Kenyan terrorist group copies Boko Haram? Explosions rock two churches in Kenya

12-year-old burns cross into his back with dangerous ‘salt and ice’ game (Warning: Disturbing image)

Monkey Business: Children of Nowadays

Telecom fines won’t be sent back to the customers, says NCC

Ebuka Obi -Uchendu: Nigerians give a damn (YNaija FrontPage)

Report: Police declares House investigation of Lawan illegal

Pirates of the Gulf of Guinea: 6 pirates try to hijack oil tanker

Nigerian Air force to establish Int’l Helicopter School

OBJ designs tutorials specially for GEJ… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Explosions and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Explosion and gunfire reported in Damaturu

“I don’t want my wedding pictures to just be all over the place” – Uche Jombo

Relief Cometh: Agency promises floods will soon stop (but only for a while)

Temie Giwa: The change we need (YNaija FrontPage)

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