by Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “We are responsible for the bomb attack on the police headquarters in Abuja which was to prove a point to all those who doubt our capability.” The group known as Boko Haram, accepting responsibility for the blast that killed a police officer and the bomber, wounding several... Read More
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Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [13th June – 18th June, 2011] MONDAY: There was quite some excitement on Twitter this Monday. The previous day was Wizkid’s album launch and tweeters couldn’t stop talking about it. @ivorymalinov however had a confession. She tweeted: “If I and @Ebuka had not met years ago, but last night, I would totally... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang What happened last week? 13, June 2011. Jenson Button won a chaotic and rain-affected Canadian GP on the last lap from Sebastian Vettel as Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso failed to finish. 14, June 2011. GTBank Managing Director Tayo Aderinokun died from a brain tumour. Mr Aderinokun (fondly called ‘Uncle T’), who... Read More
Ifreke Inyang A few years back, Tunde Ednut was only a Nigerian comedian based in the UK. Now he’s easily A-list, shuttling between Lagos and the UK, and just recently dropped his second single, Catching Cold after the massive success of My Kinda Song. The graduate of Graphic Arts spared a few minutes to talk... Read More
by Obi Somto Many Lagosians will regale you with stories of how dangerous life on the ‘okada’ can be, but from the eyes of this photographer, it’s another view entirely! Photo captions by YNaija Editor _________________________________________ About the artist: For Obi Somto, photography is more than an art, it’s an obsession – a whole new world. ... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche So, in case there were still any doubters for the news that D’banj and Don Jazzy were signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. music label, the guys at Mo-hits, who held a press conference last week to give details to the media, they have provided a video of the signing. G.O.O.D. Music signed... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The ’#DearFutureKid’ hashtag trended globally on Twitter for almost a week, and just in case you weren’t following, here’s a list of the most hilarious tweets spawned by the trend. Try to contain yourself. 1. @attaswitch: “#dearfuturekid you will learn kung fu, karate. play 4 isntruments, speak 4 languages, play 3 sports... Read More
by Ore Fakorede It is safe to say that since its inception, the Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board-conducted University Matriculation Examination (UME) has guaranteed the failure of more students than the success of others. Notoriously marred by exam malpractice every year, the UME has come to be regarded as a courtroom in which the qualification... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Well, you’d heard the rumours, and it’s been many months in coming – but finally, singer, songwriter and actress, Omawumi Megbele, has confirmed the news: it’s a girl! YNaija had broken the news earlier today of the delivery of her baby in the United States following an ‘It’s a girl!’ Blackberry display... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Africa Film Academy (AFA) invites filmmakers to submit their Feature, Short, and Documentary works for consideration by the 8th AMAA, the premier Africa film awards, from June 01 to 30 December 2011. The African Movie Academy Awards – founded in 2005 – celebrated its 7th edition on March 27, 2011. Held... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang “A child is God’s reward – welcome, sweetie,” that was the message on pop diva, Omawumi Megbele’s Blackberry status this morning as she announced the safe delivery of her baby girl. The 28 year old singer and actor gave birth to her bundle of joy at a United States hospital – she... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo The truth is: I don’t feel safe. I, like many others living in Nigeria, will myself to feel safe, know I must take the risk and get into the road each day; we have no choice. But when it comes to the meat of it, you cannot possibly, really feel safe. Children... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry LAGOS, RAINS, LESSONS When it rains in Lagos It really rains The black tar becomes brown moving liquid Making it difficult to tell road from hole When it rains in Lagos Please use only familiar routes Because by now, even your car knows when to swerve to dodge the potholes When it rains... Read More
by Eric Nwanso Sunday, 15 May 2011 – As guests walked into the intimate setting of The Metropolitan on Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, they were greeted with beautiful lights, and more beautiful people gathered to enjoy the music of sultry jazz diva, Yinka Davies. Anchored by veteran TV personality Femi Segun, the guests included dignitaries... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The English FA reawakened the excitement of EPL fans by releasing the new fixture list. Premier League champions Manchester United will begin the defence of their title away at West Bromwich Albion, while newly-promoted Swansea open the season with a trip to the richest club in the top flight, Manchester City. Sir... Read More
With her popular site CP-Africa.com, Nmachi Jidenma is no longer just a student: she is a “digital media publisher, social media engager” and an enabler of change projects across the continent. ‘Ifreke Inyang had a few words with her… If you were asked what you do in one sentence, it would be… I am a... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola So, we recently got this video and we just had to share! The hot dance single from Yinka Lawanson aka Lamboginny, you’ll find this a high-energy infectious video that’s bound to arrest any viewer and compel you to join in the fun. “In life, we all need a minute to our self at some... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Congratulations are in order for “Lagos Stories”, an episode of My Country Nigeria, a three-part documentary on Nigeria produced by Funmi Iyanda and Chris Dada and aired on the BBC, was nominated in the News Competition of the 51st Monte Carlo Television Festival in the category Best News Documentary. Lagos Stories was... Read More
“Young Nigerians must continue to engage government,” the US Consul-General, Joseph D. Stafford, has said. This was part of his Keynote Remarks at the consulate’s New Tools, New Government town hall meeting with young leaders and icons held at the US Consulate’s Public Affairs Section office in Lagos. The event was presented by leading development... Read More
by Ore Fakorede With rap fans eagerly awaiting the June 28 release date of his debut album ‘Finally Famous’, rapper Big Sean dominates today’s list in multiple collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Rowland and Soulja Boy. 1. Kelly Rowland – Lay It On Me (Featuring Big Sean) Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop Download 2.... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The coalition of groups behind #ProtectTheCorpers,m formed in the wake of the killing of young National Youth Service Corps members in the North has called on the Federal Government and the Government of Rivers State to give the nation a report on the whereabouts of the kidnapped corps members in the state... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In a game-changing move, search giant Google yesterday announced image and voice search options for computers. According to information given out at the Google Inside Search event which held yesterday in San Francisco, California Chrome users will soon be able to ‘speak’ searches instead of typing them. Coming a little later is... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The darkest part of darkness, An endless kind of night. A place of total blankness, Without a trace of light. The echo of my voice is, A whisper and a cry. The melody of noises, In silence passes by. A pool of hopes forgotten, Is what I’m swimming in. The demons I... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Housemates were up early and took part in the morning exercise, after which both heads of house read out the task briefs. The week’s task, titled “Shock and horror”, would involve housemates’ combating their inner fears. Headsmates went all the way and wagered 100% while the Tails’ held back some with a... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The race is more intense and intriguing in May – a tight one so far – with votes swinging in many directions. The ‘Twi-campaigns’ essentially promote each nominee and attempt to persuade those who haven’t voted to do so for them. @Cyrus_thaVirus speaks: What’s the name of your Twi-party? Razzos Worldwide... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola We’ve given you great songs from IBK in the past, most of which have been covers preceding the first single off his soon to be released opus ‘I Come In Peace’. The spaceshipboi finally drops his first official single ‘I Have A Dream’ and we guarantee its like nothing he’s ever made... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola & Ore Fakorede At the start of the year, YNaija predicted 2011 as the year of comebacks and thus far our prediction has been on point. Now, Africa’s First Lady of Hip Hop, who has been working hard towards her forthcoming album, makes her presence felt with a brand new video for... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Sebastien Squillaci (Arsenal, £6.5m from Sevilla) Out went Sol Campbell and William Gallas, in came £10m Laurent Koscielny and Squillaci. Arsenal’s defence has looked like an accident waiting to happen ever since. Koscielny has time to improve but at 30-years-old, Squillaci should be at his best but rarely has he shown any... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang We continue with our interview series for the Twitter Personality for May with @Jamilah11! What’s the name of your Twi-party? Kofoworola Twemocratic twarty. What’s the motto of your twi-party and its symbol? Too Strong to be intimidated and too strong to be defeated. Our symbol is a green white green triskele!... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: Kanye West & Nas leak fresh sounds, Busta Rhymes collaborates with LMFAO and Eminem’s ‘Stan’ gets a sequel courtesy of Lil Wayne. 1. Lil Wayne – Anne (Stan Part 2) Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Download 2. Pitbull – Come & Go (Featuring Enrique Iglesias) Genre: Dance Download 3. Jay Sean –... Read More
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