by Wilfred Okiche Today is world HIV/AIDS day, a day set aside to commemorate those living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus which has been in existence for thirty years now. We bring you pictures that tell the story of HIV/AIDS so far. How the virus is transmitted Fela Anikulapo Kuti died of HIV- related complications... Read More
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by ‘Ifreke Inyang We are barely into December, the month of celebration and laughter, and the bundles of joy are already here. It all started this Monday, when radio and TV On-air-personality, IK Osakioduwa announced via Twitter that his wife had delivered a baby girl. His tweet was: “Tweeps my wife and I just had... Read More
by Chi Ibe As the lifestyle magazine, Genevieve, hits the newsstands, everyone is admiring the stylishly covered special edition with international model, Ojy Okpe, in the same wedding gown she wore eight years ago. Here she openly relives her fairy-tale wedding and the joy of motherhood. Other celebrity mums who featured in the magazine include:... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Ovation Red Carol 2011 theme song which features Yemi Alade, Ice Prince Zamani, Waje, YQ, Wizkid, Segun Obe, Chidinma, IBK, Eva, Jaywon, Malaika, Shayne, Ugly, Karate Kid, Dipp, Kefee, and Sir Shina Peters has a unique blend and fusions of style to deliver a trado-medley effect. The theme music allows... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The remaining eight contestants of Project Fame West Africa, performed reggae songs to save themselves from probation. The first performance was by Ese, who sang ‘Who the cap fits’ by Bob Marley, then Ruth, who took us back in time with Marley’s ‘Buffalo Soldier’. It was our favourite performance of the evening.... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The first case of AIDS was recorded in 1981. The discovery was made by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its cause, HIV, was identified in the early 1980s. Since then, more people across the world were known to be infected with the virus. The epidemic has claimed... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche New kid on the block, X.O Senavoe, has released a new single titled ‘Say it again’. It is to serve as the lead single for his upcoming Xpointo LP. The LP precedes his debut album ‘It’s Possible’ which drops soon. Of Ghanian and Nigerian descent, Senavoe featured in the first ever BET Nigerian Cypher... Read More
Please find the latest jobs in Nigeria below. Remember, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing a job. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply. Upstream Oil Company recruiting: Procurement Service Advisor, Quality Assurance Officer Lekki based... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last Saturday, the final RISE Conference took place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The 2011 sessions opened in Calabar on 16 July, and has taken place in nine other cities across the federation. It was an event that both inspired and motivated as the list of young mentors who spoke at the conference... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Are you in search of a good movie? There are some great movies now showing in cinemas across the country. We checked out some cities and gathered film show times for the latest blockbusters. Happy viewing. Two Brides and a Baby– When an ex appears with a baby just before the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Tunde and Wunmi Obe (T.W.O) are easily the most popular singing couple in Nigeria but ‘God’s own Radikalz’ is not too far away. Don-L and Donna -T started miming songs early in their career then gradually progressed into writing, composing and arranging their own material. They have been ministering at their... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche We recently profiled four promising young acts on the verge of scoring a big breakthrough. They shared with us their musical journey and passion for music. It is now time for you to decide who will be the next big thing. All you need to do is vote for your preferred candidate in... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Open Mic Theatre will be holding it’s third edition on Saturday, 3 December. The event which has been tagged the Christmas edition is themed around ‘Nigerian Theatre Classics’. The performers at this edition will be required to do excerpts from any Nigerian classics of their choice. Stars who are expected to... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Artiste and producer, DJ Zeez, is back with a new video for his ”Take it easy’ single. It is the first effort off his Vanilla Vanilla record label and a teaser for his upcoming album. The video is a bright bubbly affair and features the regular urban fare: bright lights, colourful sets... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Lamido Sanusi, Nigeria’s Central Bank governor has been voted ‘Africa Person of the Year’ by Forbes magazine. Mr Sanusi, 50, who graces the cover of the January 2012 issue has been leading reforms in Nigeria’s banking sector since his appointment in 2009. When receiving the award, he said the central bank’s role... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill that criminalises same-sex marriage. The bill also bans the public display of affection between couples who are gay. Before its passed into law, the bill must be voted on by the House of Representatives and signed by President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the bill, anyone who enters... Read More
By Collins Eboru “No man is an island”. No one was created to be alone or to survive alone. We may occasionally act independently but we’ll always feel the need for human interaction. Not just an acquaintance to interact or to communicate with but for something closer and with an intense affection. Everyone... Read More
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang MONDAY HITV was put under lock and key after staff of GT Bank, their lawyers and some police officers stormed the Lagos premises of Toyin Subair’s satelite TV. HITV workers didn’t have a clue on what was going on and were given a few minutes to vacate the office building. The State... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Mfon Ekpo, entrepreneur, consultant and lawyer, has received a Golden Quill Award from the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors during the second Annual Best Seller’s Summit and Awards Gala. Ms Ekpo, Founder of Premier Pioneers Network, who already achieved the impressive distinction of being the first African to co-author a book with... Read More
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! Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Exercise 8 Nos Vacant Positions in an Oil and Gas Company Internal Auditor, Sales Rep., Branch Officer at a Company... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The duo of hunky actor Joseph Benjamin and fast rising actress Beverly Naya have been announced hosts for this year’s Mode Men magazine’s Men of the Year awards. The annual event will be held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on 10 December and plans are in top gear to ensure... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Two Brides and a Baby premiere When: Thursday, 17 November 2011 Where: Genesis Deluxe Cinemas Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah for YNaija
by ‘Ifreke Inyang There are about 500 Computer Forensics experts in the world. Nigeria’s Andrew Madaki, who is just in his mid-twenties is one of them. He is a Customer Advisor for British Sky Broadcasting Limited (Sky TV) in Cardiff, UK and also a partner/consultant for Decy-4 Technologies, an I.T Consultancy firm. He speaks to... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Lil’ P might be all of eleven years but he has the confidence of a veteran. This child prodigy shares his musical journey with us and tells us why he’s not too young to be the next big thing. Describe yourself in one sentence My name is Lil’ P and I am... Read More
by Chi Ibe IK Osakioduwa, presenter of Big Brother Africa (BBA) and Rhythm FM On-Air Personality is the proud father of a baby girl, delivered this morning at a Lagos clinic. This is the OAP’s second child – he and his wife Olohi already have a baby boy, and this is an addition to the... Read More
by Joy Ehonwa “What is your name and who is your father?” This is the first question you should ask any boy who comes to visit your daughter – Titi Kagbesioye says to Titan. Tokunbo to Francesca did come to visit as we expected, and Titi drilled him endlessly – in writing. She’s preparing for... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Dj Caise, drops his first official single ‘Shake Bodi’ which is off his upcoming album Gidi House Mafia. Shake Bodi is a remix of the popular track by the Trybesmen, which was originally released in 1999. It features Eldee the don, Jesse Jagz and The Grip Boiz. The album, Gidi House Mafia will be... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that due to logistics challenges, the annual music concert, Star Mega Jam, will not take place this year. In a statement by the Corporate Affairs Adviser, Mr Yusuf Ageni, the company regretted all inconveniences this will cause the fans, who have been eagerly awaiting this year’s edition... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf’ is a multi-award winning play written by Ntozake Shange that depicts the interconnected lives of seven women, exploring their stories and struggles as black women in America. The play has been performed on Broadway, adapted as a novel, television series, and... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo It’s funny how very few people understand the real meaning of some computer terminologies but somehow find themselves using it anyway. It’s amazing how people often call me back to get explanations to some keywords I had mention earlier in a conversation with them. We call these ‘keywords’, Technical Jargons. Jargons are... Read More
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