by Sola Fasasi The First Lady of Nigeria seems to always be in the spotlight, but not the good kind, mind you. None can miss the astonishing confidence with which she speaks – with grammatical and phonetic competency that leaves many of us with wide eyes and open mouths. The more jovial among us just... Read More
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by Hauwa Gambo In a world that is continually ‘shrinking’, thanks to breakneck-speed innovation in science and technology, methods of reaching one’s target market are ever changing. Over the past few years, new media has greatly eroded the impact of traditional media, changing the way marketing and networking are done. Consequently any organization, especially one... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [28th Feb – 5th Mar 2011] MONDAY: It was the Monday after this year’s Oscars. Most tweeps on this side of the world had to stay up to catch the live broadcast of the awards. One memory that @Rhecks held dear from the ceremony was that of a dress. “Going through Oscars footage... Read More
by Chi Ibe challengefuture is a Global Youth Think Tank, based in Slovenia, that is creating a community of talentand ideas for a world that works for all. Through future thinking and global collaboration, challengefuture inspires tomorrow’s talent and ideas and connect them with today’s opportunities. At the heart of the think tank’s efforts is the challengefuture GLOBAL STUDENT INNOVATION COMPETITION – the leading worldwide web-based contest... Read More
by Akan Nweke For over a week now, I have been ill. A case of upper respiratory infection with some fever left me sore and brow beaten. Just when I was getting into the antibiotic dose, I turned round and felt my son burning up. And then I just snapped; I couldn’t keep getting tossed... Read More
by Yemi Olowu A few years ago – four, to be precise – TY Bello wowed us with her song of hope, Greenland, and the eponymous debut solo album. She recently returned to the music scene with an even more inspiring new single, titled The Future. This single and its message come just in time, it... Read More
by Sandra Mbanefo Obiago Culled from NEXT Newspapers At a friend’s birthday party, we sat around a table discussing the deplorable state of our country’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Over and over again, we used the words “disgraceful”, “unacceptable”, “shocking” and “shameful”. Everyone had a horror story to tell: the excruciating heat that hits you... Read More
by Oby Ezekwesili Being part of a speech delivered by Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education about Public Policy and the Future of Education in Nigeria at the 5th Annual Pat Utomi Center for Values in Leadership in Lagos, February 7, 2011. This article is published with permission from Mrs Ezekwesili The wealth and poverty... Read More
by Ayodotun Osunkojo “Hustling” is not a game for the faint hearted. Anyone who indulges in it anytime, anywhere, knows that. The reason is simple. Have you ever heard the expression ‘holding down a job’? It simply means you need to make an effort to keep your job and ensure it’s not taken over by... Read More
by Seye Kuyinu For those who, like me, have been patiently waiting for the launch of the Google OS, hope has just been renewed. Last Thursday, Google announced their new product – Google Cloud Connect. If you are familiar with Google Docs, this should be to you a somewhat offline version of Google Docs. Google Cloud Connect is... Read More
by HD Popular sayings such as: “The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing” and “All’s fair in love and war” deal with the uniqueness of each emotional attachment and situation. So while there are no hard and fast rules for anything; and especially not for matters of the heart, here are a few... Read More
by Chika Uwazie Abuja, Nigeria – Building on momentum from a mass voter registration drive, a coalition of several youth empowerment groups and blogs, including Vote or Quench, Enough is Enough Nigeria, Sleeves Up, and Nigerian Leadership Initiative, are calling for the first-ever presidential youth centered debate in Nigeria. Looking ahead to the April elections, the debate... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The organisers of the Project Red Art Exhibiton/Art Auction/Celebrity Walk had one aim – to use the power of fashion and art to bring awareness to the plight of those with HIV/AIDS. The event, which held on 27th February, 2011 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki was a showcase of musical performances from... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo With the recently concluded Lagos State rallies for two opposing parties – the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) – it’s clear that with just a few left to Nigeria’s general elections, the stakes have gotten higher than ever for political candidates to gain the support of voters.... Read More
by Kunle Durojaiye & Idiare Atimomo In view of the forthcoming April 2011 elections, Nigeria commenced the voter’s registration exercise on the 15th of January, 2011, with an estimated timeline of about 2 weeks. Owing to various issues, unprecedented and otherwise, the duration of the exercise was extended to enable a greater majority of citizens... Read More
by Banky W YNaija has been given EXCLUSIVE rights to share the latest post from Mr Capable’s blog, The Bank Statements. If you’ve ever wondered about the details of BB Etiquette, let Banky W school you. Thank him later… PING!!! It’s safe to say that almost everyone reading this is familiar with what that word above... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue This is my personal story of the trip to Kenya for the Africa Academy Movie Awards Nomination Night in Nairobi. There were others and they have their own stories to tell too. Day One: It is 24th February, 2011, I’m at the airport, waiting at the Kenya Airways Counter for other delegates to arrive, waiting for the airlines... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Aspiring Filmmaker Series: Scriptwriting and Directing Masterclass BLUES & HILLS Consultancy and Africa Film Academy call for interested aspiring filmmakers to register for the Scriptwriting and Directing Masterclass Workshop, to be facilitated by Indian filmmaker and cinematographer, Naresh Sharma on 25 March, 2011 at Niger Delta Wetland Centre, Ekike, Yenogoa, in Bayelsa State. He will be joined by Nigerian filmmaker, Bond... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The city of Yenogoa is known to host the world at the African Movie Academy Awards every year. This time, the city takes art one step forward as Blues & Hills, the arts consultancy, in collaboration with All Media International, in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Culture & Tourism Bureau brings the first edition of... Read More
by Chi Ibe A few months ago Overdose released his latest album Hustle or Die, and the single Drinks In A Glass to rave reviews. The hip hop artist recently upped the ante with the release of a video for the single, which attracted the attention of the Amstel Malta Box Office production house. Consequently, Drinks... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Who would have thought that one single Tweet could cause such a riot? But then we’re talking Kanye West here – global god of the cool block. So it happened that just after midnight yesterday, at exactly 1.47, the man with over 2.5 million followers, but only 1397 Tweets since he started... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Future-Photography Workshop announces TEN (10) more slots for ONE (1) week! The most eagerly anticipated workshop on photography is organised by The Future Project under its The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TF-ESS) and features the best photographers on its faculty. Organised in partnership with Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios, the workshop promises to be... Read More
by Olajide Taiwo You know the way certain things stare you in the face, yet you never notice until they poke you in the nose? That’s how this matter is to me – it has always been occuring, but I have never paid attention. I was standing over a bidet in a densely populated men’s room at... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Underground is an original initiative by the Inner Circle, a group of young individuals with a passion for music. The event is centred on discovering musical talent, and on the 26th of December, 2010, a special edition titled The Underground Exclusive held at Rehab, Victoria Island. The event was powered by Drunknmunky and supported by... Read More
by Chi Ibe Urban contemporary R & B singer TolumiDE is still riding on the wave of the success of her new album and single My Love. Last year she received three award nominations including the Channel O Music Video Award nomination for Most Gifted R & B artist, the Covenant Awards nomation for Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year, ... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Yes, Libya is the rave right now, but I can’t get the people of Egypt out of my head. I haven’t been to many countries, but Egypt (make that Cairo) was one of my most remarkable. It is not just a city of culture and history; it is a city of breathless,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Oscar Awards mark the climax of the Hollywood movie calendar, and year after year, Tinseltown and movie enthusiasts wait with bated breath for the announcement of the nominees and winners of the prestigious Academy Awards. The 2011 edition of the Oscar Awards held last night, 27th February at The Kodak Theatre, Los... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Last year, Facing the Giants gave young people an opportunity to learn how to run an event management outfit from the masters in the field. This year, the event returns with a more explosive session that concentrates on every phase of owning and running an events management company. Organised by premier events outfit, Yvent Kouture, Facing the... Read More
by ‘Funmilayo Akinosi Chief Olabode George did not ‘steal’ – at least, no one has proven that he has. Yet, social media is still warm from the fiery fumes of righteous anger burning from a large number of Nigerians. We are convinced that the former chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority was convicted for theft of... Read More
by TY Fajj When did we become a country that celebrates thieves? I was driving through Kingsway road, Ikoyi yesterday, 26th February, and there was a lot of traffic, which is quite strange for a weekend. Then I noticed banners, loads of buses parked, people wearing branded t-shirts, some others in aso-ebi. I thought it... Read More
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