Ugodre talks Figures: Is this the time to buy Transcorp Shares?

The company to the best of my knowledge has probably never declared dividends. In the hey days of President Obasanjo, the government announced a grand plan to support the setting up of an indigenous Nigerian company which will attract global and local capital, using it to invest in world class businesses in Nigeria and Africa.... Read More

Business, Transcorp, Ugodre

April 26, 2012

Chelsea-Barca: The night the underdog conquered the overlord

; Dickson Kalu After that goal, I told my brother-in-law that Ramires was going to play the game of his life and boy, did he play well! He defended and attacked relentlessly. That goal gave Chelsea a lifeline. Many didn’t give them a chance. Critics and some fans of Chelsea were on the same page.... Read More

Barca, chelsea, review, sports

April 26, 2012

Nigerian writer, Helon Habila nominated for 2012 Orion Book Award

Chi Ibe Helon Habila, Nigerian writer of the book, ‘Oil on Water’ has been shortlisted as one of the finalists of this year’s Orion Book Award. On 3 May, in celebration of Earth Day, the winner of the award will be announced. Habila wrote his first novel as a journalist in Lagos, it was titled... Read More

2012 Orion Book Award, Helon Habila, Nigerian writer, nominated

April 26, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: There is nothing to write (YNaija FrontPage)

I am proud of the diversity of my friends; their careers and personalities. Perhaps that’s why I was not surprised to discover a friend I erroneously thought to be a finance geek, is actually a well-disguised smuggler. Last month, he informed a few of us of a plan to visit Nigeria for a few days... Read More

angry, CBN, House of Reps, nnpc

April 26, 2012

From the Magazine: A measure of Mania

by Emmanuel Osanedum Title: Mania Editor: Dimeji Alara Category: Magazine Picking up the latest copy of Style Mania, it is impossible not to be impressed – the duo of uber-stylist Dimeji Alara and uber-photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi have fittingly delivered now three editions of what is clearly an uber-magazine. The beauty of Mania lies in its... Read More

Mania Magazine

April 26, 2012

#Chelsea vs Barca: 23-year-old John Idoko stabbed to death in football fan clash

Chi Ibe Tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday night after 23-year-old John Idoko was killed in a fight between fans of Barcelona and Chelsea football clubs. Punch news reported that two others suspected to be Chelsea fans drove recklessly to their death after the match. According to the spokesperson for the state police command, Mr.... Read More

clash, footbally fanatics, violence

April 26, 2012

Plateau state government arraigns 3 traditional rulers linked to the Jos killings

by Seyi Lawal Three prominent traditional rulers have been arrested in Plateau State on allegations of playing a role in the repeated violence that has rocked the state. On Wednesday, the Plateau state government had an emergency security meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Ignatius Longjan. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr.... Read More

crisis, jos, Politics, violence

April 25, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “Euroflow Designs Limited recruiting in 5 Positions” plus 2 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! Euroflow Designs Limited recruiting in 5 Positions KALEX CURRENT VACANCIES, TUESDAY 24, APRIL 2012 Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc... Read More

Jobs, nigeria

April 25, 2012

BBC Africa needs you: Join the Twitter #bbcafricadebate on Africa’s image- 27 April

by Rachel Ogbu On 27 April, BBC Africa will take on a very contemporary question that consciously or unconsciously has been bugging us all: How does the world see Africa? For decades, news about Africa has majorly reflected hunger, war, corruption and underdevelopment. Africa has been referred to as the Dark Continent, the un-reported world,... Read More

Africa's image, BBC, BBC Africa Debate, twitter.

April 25, 2012

Welcome to the “Real World”, Newt: Gingrich to drop out next week

by Hauwa Gambo Well, after his trouncing in Delware yesterday, as well as four states including his brithplace of Pennsylvania, it appeared American Republican voters sent their message loudly and clearly enough. So, Newt Gingrich – former speaker of the United States House of Representatives and presidential candidate – will be dropping out next week,... Read More

America, Gingrich, Presidency

April 25, 2012

Patricia Omoqui: Before You Fly- 7 Insights to go from Caterpillar to Butterfly

by Patricia Omoqui It is okay to feel as if you are breaking down. See the breakdown as a reconfiguration. How often we humans go through endless contortions to escape trials and challenges! We try to run away. We look for someone to rescue us. We pray that God will miraculously cut short the difficulty.... Read More

breakthrough, challenges, Inspiration, Self Help

April 25, 2012

I am not interested in what D’banj said – Don Jazzy speaks out… again

by Lekan Olanrewaju A couple of days ago D’Banj finally broke his silence over the much talked about Mo Hit’s break up. In an exclusive interview with NET Ng, he said: “Don Jazzy was no longer comfortable. You know, we were like fishes out of water, in this new system, starting all over again, like when... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, GOOD Music, Mo Hits

April 25, 2012

From the Magazine: A tale of three Esthers

By Gbenga Awomodu In the third year of Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes), a king of Persia (486-465 BCE), Esther a Jewish orphan became the Queen of Persia. As palace intrigue unfolded, Esther – courageous and wise – dared to stand up for the salvation of her enslaved people from a planned genocide; risking at least... Read More

Esther Agbarakwe, Esther Eshiet, esther ijewere

April 25, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Bukola Saraki shuns police invitation over alleged N11 billion scam, defends self on Twitter

by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Governor of Kwara State, and Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday shunned an invitation by the Police Special Fraud Unit, SFU, Milverton, Ikoyi, for interrogations regarding an alleged N11 billion loan scam involving Kwara state and the now defunct Intercontinental Bank. The governor had been invited last week... Read More

April 25, 2012

They’re the pick of the bunch! See YNaija’s EPL Team of the Year

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last Sunday, at an exclusive event, professional footballers in England voted Robin Van Persie and Kyle Walker as their Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year respectively. The FA also unveiled their Team of the Year, dominated by Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspurs players. We do not completely agree... Read More

alex ferguson, arsenal, arsene wenger, chelsea, everton, manchester united

April 25, 2012

Japheth Omojuwa: Tambuwal, Farouk Lawan, transformation agenda and Jonathan’s breath of fresh air (YNaija FrontPage)

I reserve a special commendation to Hon. Farouk Lawan and members of his committee for defying the cabal’s inducements and threats, to come out with a report that though not being perfect President Jonathan promised Nigerians a breath of fresh air. Next month would mark a year since he started on fulfilling that promise. Considering... Read More

Fuel Subsidy Scam, japheth

April 25, 2012

“This is sick” – Taye Taiwo responds to rumours about twin brother’s age

by Lekan Olanrewaju For the past couple of days, a certain joke has been making the rounds on online social network Twitter about Nigerian footballer Taye Taiwo and supposed lies about his age. The message says “Nigerian Football Star Taye Taiwo Turns 25 Today In UK & His Twin Brother Turns 33 In Nigeria” although... Read More

age, football, Taye Taiwo, twin

April 25, 2012

He stole my work – US based lecturer files N15 million suit against CBN Governor

by Lekan Olanrewaju Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN is being sued by a US based Nigerian lecturer for alleged plagiarism. Prof. Victor Dike, of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University of Sacramento, California, in a suit filed in an Abuja High Court on his behalf by Mr. E. U. Chinedum,... Read More

April 25, 2012

Introducing the new YNaija Series: ’30 Days, 30 Voices’ starting 1st May—See the Daily Line-Up

by Hauwa Gambo Here we go! On 1 May, YNaija.com launches a brand new op-ed series called 30 Days, 30 Voices. “Through this monthly series, YNaija.com aims to delve into the hearts and minds of a still evolving generation,” says Tolu Orekoya, Subeditor for Y!/YNaija. “We want to know what makes them tick; beyond politics, beyond the economy.”... Read More

April 24, 2012

For The Records: See the full version of the 2012 budget

by Lekan Olanrewaju The 2012 budget is now available online on the website of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). President Jonathan had two weeks ago signed the bill into law, but on April 16th requested the National Assembly review the budget. He requested a review of allocations to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)... Read More

April 24, 2012

#FuelSubsidyReport: Indicted firms threaten to sue House of Reps for N100 billion

by Lekan Olanrewaju The newly released report on the Mallam Farouk Lawan led House of Reps probe on the fuel subsidy scam incriminated several parties including 18 oil companies of mismanaging substantial amounts of fuel subsidy. The companies, which include Mobil Oil Nigeria, CAH Resources Association Limited, Crust Energy Limited, Stonebridge Oil Limited, Petrotrade, Lucky... Read More

Fuel Subsidy Scam, Subsidy Probe Report

April 24, 2012

Be Original: See Video from the HP ‘Intellectual Property & Innovation’ Conference

by Hauwa Gambo Last week, HP held a roundtable discussion last week to emphasise the vital role of intellectual property (IP) as a catalyst for economic, social and cultural prosperity in Nigeria. Themed ‘Intellectual Property & Innovation: A Virtuous Cycle’, the event was organised to mark the World Intellectual Property Day, which is celebrated on... Read More

April 24, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Wanted: A Nigeria that looks like Norway (YNaija FrontPage)

I’m lost in the world I’m down my whole life I’m building a city And I’m down for the night – Kanye West ( Lost in The World) If you are a regular reader of this column, you may recall that last month, we started a special series within this column. This series aims... Read More

April 24, 2012

Me, Resign? – Diezani Allison and NNPC boss say subsidy report “cannot be taken seriously”

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission, NNPC, which was implicated in the report, had earlier this week spoken out against the report, describing it as “absurd”, and now the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, and the Group Managing Director of the NNPC have gone further to state that they will not resign from their jobs.... Read More

Fuel Subsidy Scam, Subsidy Probe Report

April 24, 2012

#FuelSubsidyReport: “It is too early to take a decision,” says Jonathan

by Lekan Olanrewaju President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out about the newly released fuel subsidy probe report, stating that it is too early for him to take any decision, but promising that he will act “in the best interest of Nigerians”. The report of the Honourable Farouk Lawan led probe indicted several firms in the scam involving... Read More

Fuel Subsidy Scam, GEJ, Subsidy Probe Report

April 23, 2012

Ugodre Talks Figures: Is ABC Transport Company on a slippery slide to financial oblivion?

What could be wrong with this company as despite showing strong earning growth they continue to churn out very poor profit margins? The answer probably lies in the cost of doing business. Five years ago, just after my wedding, my wife and I decided to spend our honeymoon in the Gold Coast popularly called Ghana.... Read More

ABC Transport, Financial Oblivion?

April 23, 2012

Technology 101: More than codes – A simple advice to Nigeria’s tech community

; by Oluwatobi Soyombo I once had a PHP tutor in Agege, Lagos, who claims that he can put together all the codes used to develop Facebook. “There is nothing in Facebook, I can write the codes”, he often say to me. My tutor has a working knowledge of virtually all the programming you can... Read More

Collaborate

April 23, 2012

“My conscience is clear” – Nigerian judge who acquitted Ibori speaks out

by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Delta state governor, James Ibori was on the 17th of April sentenced to 13 years in prison for several corruption and money laundering charges. His sentence was delivered at the Southwark Crown Court in London, by Judge Anthony Pitts. He had, however, before being sentenced in the UK court, been tried... Read More

James Ibori, Justice

See Photos from the AMAA 2012 Red Carpet

Ugodre talks Figures: Is this the time to buy Transcorp Shares?

Chelsea-Barca: The night the underdog conquered the overlord

Nigerian writer, Helon Habila nominated for 2012 Orion Book Award

Akintunde Oyebode: There is nothing to write (YNaija FrontPage)

From the Magazine: A measure of Mania

#Chelsea vs Barca: 23-year-old John Idoko stabbed to death in football fan clash

Plateau state government arraigns 3 traditional rulers linked to the Jos killings

The YNaija Job Hub: “Euroflow Designs Limited recruiting in 5 Positions” plus 2 more

BBC Africa needs you: Join the Twitter #bbcafricadebate on Africa’s image- 27 April

Welcome to the “Real World”, Newt: Gingrich to drop out next week

Patricia Omoqui: Before You Fly- 7 Insights to go from Caterpillar to Butterfly

I am not interested in what D’banj said – Don Jazzy speaks out… again

From the Magazine: A tale of three Esthers

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Bukola Saraki shuns police invitation over alleged N11 billion scam, defends self on Twitter

They’re the pick of the bunch! See YNaija’s EPL Team of the Year

Japheth Omojuwa: Tambuwal, Farouk Lawan, transformation agenda and Jonathan’s breath of fresh air (YNaija FrontPage)

“This is sick” – Taye Taiwo responds to rumours about twin brother’s age

He stole my work – US based lecturer files N15 million suit against CBN Governor

Introducing the new YNaija Series: ’30 Days, 30 Voices’ starting 1st May—See the Daily Line-Up

For The Records: See the full version of the 2012 budget

United, we Fight – See Photos from the Lagos Aids Walk

#FuelSubsidyReport: Indicted firms threaten to sue House of Reps for N100 billion

Be Original: See Video from the HP ‘Intellectual Property & Innovation’ Conference

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Wanted: A Nigeria that looks like Norway (YNaija FrontPage)

Me, Resign? – Diezani Allison and NNPC boss say subsidy report “cannot be taken seriously”

#FuelSubsidyReport: “It is too early to take a decision,” says Jonathan

Ugodre Talks Figures: Is ABC Transport Company on a slippery slide to financial oblivion?

Technology 101: More than codes – A simple advice to Nigeria’s tech community

“My conscience is clear” – Nigerian judge who acquitted Ibori speaks out

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