#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigeria loses N100 billion in crude oil earnings in April

Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #11: False alarm, BFFs, and who’s a fake virgin?

by Denike & Ifedayo [UPDATE] – It seems the proud Upvillians (Upvillers?) are beginning to get on each others’ nerves. I thought Upville was the drama-free zone, they seem to fight a lot these days. Yesterday’s romance was a false alarm – Goldie and her partner were merely rehearsing their bedtime stories to each other. What a letdown! You... Read More

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Hassan Rilwan, Sardauna Magazine

From the Magazine: Hassan Rilwan, The Sardauna’s Son

by Mnena Achineku He began to manage businesses when he was only 16; Hassan Rilwan has been unstoppable ever since: “Whether you are 40 years old, whether you’re 15 years old, if you are complacent and you are waiting for it to be handed over to you, you are making a big mistake. You have... Read More

Photo of the Day: Rio Ferdinand is done

By Hauwa Gambo As Sky Sports News puts it, “Rio Ferdinand has enjoyed a greatly prosperous season.” All in favour say, “Aye!”

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The Weth Chronicles: The Neonate Merchants

by Anthony Othuke Ominiabors Move! Now! I dove to the ground as the bullet zinged past my ear. Sarah spun, hitting her head on the wall. We had been found out and we had to get out fast. I saw the gunman first, as he leapt through the window and landed beside me. I reached... Read More

Watch and Learn: Soludo tells Nigerians to be like Ojukwu

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just a few days after sharing his two cents on the possibility of another capital market crisis, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, professor Charles Soludo has shared some advice with Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja at a public presentation of a book titled: “Ojukwu, the Rebel I Served’’ written by... Read More

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Bravo, Fashola: Federal doctors to begin strike today

by Lekan Olanrewaju Looks like things are about to get much worse in this tug of war between doctors and Lagos State. Weeks after doctors in the state embarked on a strike under the aegis of Medical Guild, doctors in Federal Government-owned hospitals in Lagos have announced they plan to embark on an indefinite strike... Read More

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Cassava bread and Abakaliki rice: Minister of Information tells you about GEJ’s diet

by Lekan Olanrewaju n Man shall not live by bread alone. The president takes that bible verse seriously, we now know thanks, to the minister of information. The president also eats locally grown rice. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a Ministerial Platform, Minister Labaran Maku revealed that in addition to cassava bread, President Jonathan... Read More

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Phil Smart: Your right to write (30 days, 30 voices)

While none can deny reading and its king place in learning, no reading is possible except from that which has first been written, nor will any idea come to fruition if it was not first documented in some way. While many may think and talk, a thought is often best contemplated and analysed if... Read More

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Powered by generators? Nigeria to send astronauts into space by 2015

by Lekan Olanrewaju Ever wanted to see Nigerian astronauts in space? Well, Christmas just came in a bit early for you! Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Okon Bassey on Thursday announced that Nigeria would be launching 3 satellites and sending astronauts into space by 2015 as part of government efforts to boost the... Read More

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Ronaldo speaks to CNN: I’m better than Messi

by Hauwa Gambo We thought only wrestlers said this kind of thing? Well, see excerpts from CNN’s interview with the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo below: It’s not a phrase that usually gets said out loud, but you have to feel sorry for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid player has just finished the season of his life,... Read More

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PHOTO: Tanker explodes in Lekki this morning, traffic at standstill

by Hauwa Gambo Sad news coming from the Sangotedo area of the Lekki-Epe Expressway Lagos this morning. A tanker has exploded burning cars and people – it was reportedly conveying cylinders with chemicals. The fire service appears to have been prompt on the scene but there is no confirmation on casualties even though eye-witnesses confirm... Read More

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Omolola Faleye, Sleek Affair

From the Magazine: ‘My Business’- Interview with Omolola Faleye

In this interview, Omolola Faleye, Managing Partner of Sleek Affair speaks to YNaija about setting up the Sleek Brand in Nigeria. I was trying to save a friend’s business dream and along the line I found out that I loved the Sleek Brand. Why did you start your own business? As project manager at an IT/ICT... Read More

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How about some Indian money? US$1,000 to be won in INDIAFRICA Initiative creative contest – Click for Details

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

Busted: BRT driver sentenced to 3 months in jail

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

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Admire nature at its best: 10 remarkable gardens around the world – See photos

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

MORE PHOTOS: The explosion in Port Harcourt this morning (Warning: Graphic Image)

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

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Akintunde Oyebode: Much ado about Nothing (YNaija FrontPage)

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

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Tolagbe Martins: Having it all (30 Days, 30 Voices)

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

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What is Ayo Oritsejafor wearing?

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

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I felt “a tinge of disappointment”- Okonjo-Iweala on losing World Bank presidency and 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

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Aminatta Forna, Creative Writer's Workshop, Fidelity Bank, Helon Habila, Sally Keith

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Fidelity Bank invites entries for Creative Writers Workshop with Helon Habila and others

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

#NewMediaNG Day 2: “Ministers ran away from tweet-meets because of the abuse they were getting”

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

‘Rubiewe’: The African ‘Beauty & The Beast’ on stage May 27, 29

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

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Doctors launch Operation Kora Haram: Last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola “Do you feel you’re over happy? Remember that too much of anything is bad. If you wanna be depressed, listen to the song by Ini Edo or Desmond Elliott … Doctors launch Operation Kora Haram Given that they spend more years in the university than any other profession, doctors are known to... Read More

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