“I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” – Ecc 9:11 [NIV] “So, how did you get... Read More
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by Seyi Lawal The just concluded MTN Leadership Seminar featured American businessman, investor, philanthropist, author, syndicated columnist, and motivational speaker, Farah Gray at The Atriums Port Harcourt, Harbour Point Lagos and the main auditorium- University of Lagos. Programs began on 24 April and concluded on the 27th. Musicians and comedian – Iyanya, Brymo, Chidinma and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal 31-year-old William Balfour, former brother-in-law to US actress and singer, Jennifer Hudson was found guilty yesterday of murdering her mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew. Balfour was convicted on three counts of first degree murder and now faces a mandatory life sentence. The prosecutors described the killings as an act of vengeance... Read More
by Chi Ibe Celebrated nation-building strategist and multi-award winning inspirational speaker, Fela Durotoye turns 41 today, May 12, 2012. Just like he did when he hit the big 4, with 40 days of impact and 40 events spread across several Nigerian states; this year, he is celebrating with the release of his new book... Read More
In an exclusive interview, Wazobia FM’s (and now Nigeria) Matse Uwatse traces her journey to radio superstardom “I can speak three languages, French, English and pidgin so if I can move from one language to another, I don’t see why you can’t speak or learn pidgin.” “People thought I was an old woman, maybe tying... Read More
The Nigeria Prize for Literature, driven by Nigeria LNG Limited, has announced the 2011 shortlist for children’s literature – and we go on the trail of the three in the running for the prize Of course, I hoped and am still hoping to win. To be otherwise would be to misrepresent the human race! True,... Read More
What: Rubbin’ Minds TV. Where: Channels TV, Lagos. When: May 5, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
by Lekan Olanrewaju Chairman of the Conference of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has stated that the Northern region of Nigeria loses about N25 billion daily to the activities of Boko Haram. Alhaji Ahmad Rabiu, who is also the president of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, while speaking in Abuja, stated that business activities which... Read More
by Anthony Othuke Ominiabors Continued from last week…… An hour and thirty minutes later found us in Ronke’s sparsely furnished apartment in Maryland. I locked the door behind us and led her to a fluffy armchair. The doctor walked in. A slim nurse with a moon face and overly endowed hips, hurried along after him,... Read More
This is not “aristoism” as usual; it’s a new and destructive wave of extramarital affairs almost becoming a societal norm. According to the word web dictionary, the standard definition for an uncle is: “The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt”! Here in Nigeria though, this role is taken up... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Just a few days ago Senate President David Mark called for dialogue with the Boko Haram sect, saying “they are our brothers and sisters’. Now Vice-President of the country, Arc. Namadi Sambo has revealed he shares the same sentiments. Speaking on Thursday, at a national symposium with the theme, ‘Islam and peaceful co-existence in a contemporary... Read More
Seyi Lawal Today researchers in Japan released shocking revelations via a population clock that showed Japanese people could theoretically become extinct in 1,000 years because of declining birth rates. Japan’s population of children aged up to 14 is 16.6 million at the moment but it is shrinking at the rate of one every 100 seconds. It... Read More
Beggar and CAR Owner @ Ademola Adetokunbo st, VI Lagos Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
Yeah. You get the point. (See the story on the HP launch of 8- new products today HERE as reported by our correspondent in Shanghai, China.)
by Aziza Uko Name: Sheraton Hotels & Suites Location: Abuja Category: Hotel ON A two-day working visit to Abuja, my client lodged me in Sheraton Hotel. All-expense-paid the stay was, but you can trust Corporate Nigeria to drown you in enough work so that you forget to enjoy yourself. After checking in and walking past... Read More
by Dr. Yvette There’s a set of universal rules that might work wonders in your relationship The golden rule of personal effectiveness is always relevant in relationships – Realise that you can’t change anybody; you can only change yourself. Man is a relational being. I have spoken with hundreds of men on relationships and found... Read 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! Solid trust recruiting in 4 Positions Security Printing Company recruiting in 8 positions NES Global recruiting Leading Property Devt... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Virgin Media, in conjunction with Eurogamer and The University of Abertay Dundee, has launched the “100 Day Game Project”, an initiative for young games developers, inviting them to create a new mobile game in 100 days. entrants are required to submit game designs and concepts to the company via a dedicated web... Read More
I wish that we lived in a time and a generation where people would stop viewing my honesty as overly emotional. People always act like I spend my life crying in a dark room. I don’t, I’m good. I’m a man. — Drake “I am a Man… Be a Man.” I’ve dreamt so much about the day... Read More
by Chi Ibe No it’s not Afghanistan; a new study shows that Niger is the worst place in the world to be a mother. This is principally due to hunger, according to an annual report by Save the Children. In contrast, Norway is the best according to the group’s “Best and Worst Places to... Read More
Put your worries, your fears, your concerns, your wishes all down on paper and then file it in the “Universe file.” Let this stuff go. It is fascinating to watch the way different people deal with the same situations. Recently two friends of mine who work in the same company both lost... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Earlier this week Director-General of the Security and Exchange Commission Dr Arunma-Oteh at the resumed House of Reps capital market probe hearing pointed fingers at the Nigeria Stock Exchange over mismanagement of funds as well as “weaknesses in corporate governance, weaknesses in risk management, weaknesses in internal control, insufficient oversight of brokerage firms and... Read More
The corruption still runs deep and to claim president Jonathan is cleaning it up is worth as much a lie as to say his transformation agenda has been anything other than transformation in corruption – from billions to trillions. The President of Tanzania sacked six high profile ministers in his cabinet because they were the... Read More
If there’s something you find you’re beefing another lady for, 80% of the time it’s because you don’t have it. So get it and move on, or realize you can’t get it, and move on! Recently I walked into a lounge with my cousin and his fiancée with a couple of friends and their partners... Read More
; Following her article titled: Chika Uwazie: A woman’s ultimate weapon is her beauty (30 Days, 30 Voices) published here on YNaija 2 days ago, Uwazie is back to clear up any misunderstanding some readers might have interpreted from her message. Excerpts: All of these facts are unfortunate and hard to swallow, but nonetheless women... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Movie watchers, shoppers and general fun seekers may have had a bit of a surprise yesterday when an anti-bomb squad showed up at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Silverbird Chief Security Officer however stressed that there was no cause for alarm, revealing that it was a monthly exercise. “We have to take... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju In the wake of the dismissal of over 700 doctors working for Lagos State for participating in an ongoing strike action, the State government has taken a few steps back, saying that it is willing to negotiate with the workers. Head of Service, Mr Adesegun Ogunlewe in an address at the ministerial press briefing to commemorate one... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Chief Justice on Nigeria has a message for judges and public officers in the country. On Monday while speaking at a workshop for judicial officers on judicial ethics, management skills and information technology organised by the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, CJN Dahiru Musdapher lamented the lack of qualities such as “integrity” and “honesty” in... Read More
What: Bobo Omotayo Book Reading Where: Patabah Book Store When: 05 May 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
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