by Mark Bassey After unleashing an unstoppable effort to double Sporting Lisbon’s lead against Gil Vicente, Nani broke down in tears. It was one of the most awkward sights ever seen in modern day football. The winger, who is on loan from Manchester United, was so overcome with emotion, that he had to be comforted...
Read More
by Jewel Stephen Travel Bay is scheduled to be unveiled at the upcoming Social Media Week Lagos. The 3-day event at Capital Square, Lekki, is to run from February 23–25, 2015 and will feature curated photographs from Instagram entries. “Travel Bay, a start-up looking to democratize the travel experience and is proud to open shop...
Read More
by James Sambo Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is way healthier than President Goodluck Jonathan. Of recent, the debate about the health status of Buhari had been at the forefront of political discourse, especially from chieftains of the ruling party, case in...
Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has taken a swipe at former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as well as the present governor, Babatunde Fashola. Agbaje says that the none of the pair have proscuted anyone for corupption-related offences since the past 16...
Read More
by Ranti Joseph Suspected political thugs on Sunday attacked the convoy of the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, in Maiduguri. This was disclosed in an email statement by the chairman of the APC in the state, Ali Bukar Dalori. The thugs were alleged to have been sponsored by the former governor of the state, Ali...
Read More
by Anike Jacobs Celebs are going hard this month with the Twitter fights, first we had Amber Rose vs The Kardashians/Kanye West, then we had Stella Damasus vs Toyin Aimakhu and just this afternoon a war of words ensued between Wizkid and Skales and it is ugly! It all started because Skales who was formerly...
Read More
by Mark Bassey When John Mikel Obi drove into Mikel Arteta last year and broke his shinpad, Jose Mourinho did not see what was wrong with it. “The tackle is a hard one, an aggressive one – but football is for men,” he stated, almost nonchalantly. Last weekend, Ashley Barnes also drove into Nemanja Matic...
Read More
by Jewel Stephen Social Media Week (SMW), a leading news platform and worldwide conference that curates and shares the best ideas, innovations and insights into how social media and technology are changing business, society and culture around the world, is set to kick off Social Media Week Lagos edition with a full schedule of activities from Monday, 23...
Read More
by Anike Jacobs Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose appears to have a thing for Newspaper front page ads. The other time, he mocked the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), now he is up against former president Olusegun Obasanjo who tore his PDP membership card few days ago. In the new ad, he...
Read More
by Iyobosa Omoregie Ijaw National leader, Edwin Clark, has bemoaned the fact that some national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, are not fully committed to the second term bid of President Goodluck Jonathan. According to Clark, many of the people around the president are disloyal to him, and are secretly hoping that the ruling...
Read More
by Chinwe Okafor The Oscars turned out much according to expectation. But a lot of surprises trailed the 87th season of the awards, such as the Best Actor win which went to Eddie Redmayne for ‘The Theory of Everything’ while Julianne Moore won Best Actress for ‘Still Alice’. MLK adaptation, Selma was nominated for Best Picture...
Read More
by Anike Jacobs Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday stunned his audience when he announced that he bought his burial vault four years ago. He said this while inspecting a proposed cemetery site for both Muslims and Christians in the state. The proposed cemetery is located along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Fashola told journalists after inspecting the site...
Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Patricia Arquette bagged the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress during the Oscars on Sunday night but what drew people more other than her win was her speech after which delved into an inspiring call for wage equality. In her speech she said, “To every woman who gave birth to every taxpayer and citizen of this...
Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, in an interview with Punch Newspapers on Sunday, February 22, alleged that National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, blocked the emergence of a Yoruba lawmaker as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abati made the...
Read More
by Chinwe Okafor The 87th edition of the Academy Awards brought about a much more tighter security following the informal release of the controversial movie, The Interview. Being the first time in many years at the Oscars that such would happen, the organizers were also concerned about the recent shootings in Europe, as well as the...
Read More
by Jewel Stephen Within the oil and gas sector, international players such as BP and Chevron have embraced digital and social media, defining their voice, connecting to consumers and establishing themselves as thought leaders. In Nigeria, oil & gas companies are yet to embrace social media and its benefits. At our Social Media Week session we...
Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Neil Patrick Harris best decision he could have made, as the show’s host, was bringing on Anna Kendrick. Like Harris, Kendrick has made a career out of her voice. Fun fact: She was nominated for a Tony at the ripe old age of 12. And as you know, she’s been singing all...
Read More
by Ranti Joseph Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday has said that the hope of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power in Nigeria, using Muhammadu Buhari will be ruined saying Buhari will never be Nigeria president again. He also challenged Buhari to swear by the Holy Quran that he did not visit...
Read More
by Damilola Jagun Following the All Progressives Congress’ rejection of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as a ministerial nominee due to his alleged involvement in an audio recording on Ekiti State governorship election, the Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the opposition party of behaving like a bad loser. The PDP stated...
Read More
by Ogundana Michael Your Excellency Sir, whoever the election favours, either you or any of your opponents, history will definitely remember you, either for good or for bad. Nevertheless, I personally wish that it absolves you and not condemn you, but the choice is yours. Dear President Goodluck Jonathan, My sincere commendation goes to you-...
Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Joseph Mbu, has reaffirmed his statement that police officers should readily take revenge whenever they are attacked by any violent groups or persons. Mbu said this while speaking with journalists in Olorunsogo, Ogun State, on Friday, February 20, during the inauguration of...
Read More
by Damilola Jagun A civil society group, All Nigeria Save Democracy Movement, is seeking to block the ratification of the Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, after being nominated by President Goodluck Jonathan for ministerial appointment. Last week, the president sent 8 names, which included former Minister of Defence, to the Senate for approval. However, the group has...
Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has declared that the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Major General Mohammodu Buhari, will never again be president of Nigeria. Fayose also accused the leadership of the APC of hiding the health status of Buhari, while challenging him to swear with the Holy...
Read More
by Chinedu Ekeke For a government that has been in office for eight years, it’s amazing that we don’t hear them name the roads they constructed or dualized in the period they have been in power, nor the water project they commissioned, nor how well they handled sanitation, nor how much they grew the state’s...
Read More
by Panshak Ibrahim The President of the Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, says the Catholic church did not endorse any presidential candidate or any politician ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The bishop stated that instead of supporting any candidate for elective office, the church would continue to demand good governance and...
Read More
by Damilola Jagun Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said that corruption goes beyond the act or stealing or pilfering from the nation’s coffers. Fashola stated that corruption cannot be curbed in Nigeria by making it a capital offence, despite being a serious crime. The governor said this at the weekend, during an interactive...
Read More
by Olusegun Dada Your religion will not even allow you fight me. I know how to explore that sentiment. Even if your religion allows you, your cowardice will not. Dear Citizen, I have watched and listened to your rantings of late about how you intend to deal with me, and how you intend to change...
Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Is it me or is that picture above looking like an oscar statue stooping to sniff cocaine? The installation titled ‘Hollywood’s best party’ is seen on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The statuette was removed from Hollywood Boulevard. Apparently, it was the work of the art group Plastic Jesus, who constructed a similar statue...
Read More
by Oluwapelumi Oyetimein The 87th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars have finally come and gone. There were several moments which made the night one to remember, from the amazing rendition of Glory, the theme song for Selma, which brought tears to David Oyelowo’s eyes to John Legend’s acceptance speech when the song won...
Read More#Oscar2015,
#Oscars2015,
87th Annual Academy Awards,
Academy awards,
Adrien Brody,
Amy Adams,
Anna Faris,
Benedict Cumberbatch,
Bradley Cooper,
Cate Blanchett,
Channing Tatum,
Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Chloë Grace Moretz,
Chris Pine,
Chrissy Teigen,
Common,
David Oyelowo,
Dwayne Johnson,
Eddie Redmayne,
Eddy Murphy,
Emma Stone,
Eniko Parrish,
Felicity Jones,
Gwenyth Paltrow,
Hannah Bagshawe,
idris elba,
Jared Leto,
Jennifer Aniston,
Jennifer Hudson,
Jennifer Lopez,
Jessica Chastain,
John Legend,
John Travolta,
Julianne Moore,
Julius Tennon,
Justin Theroux,
Keira Knightley,
Kelly Osbourne,
Kerry Washington,
KEvin HArt,
Lauren Hashian,
Lupita Nyong'o,
Meryl Streep,
Michael Keaton,
Naomi Watts,
Neil Patrick Harris,
Nicole Kidman,
Octavia Spencer,
Oprah Winfrey,
Oscar,
oscars 2015,
oscars 2015 full winners list,
oscars 2015 winners list,
Rachel Harris,
Reese Witherspoon,
Rosamund Pike,
Scarlett Johannson,
solange knowles,
Sophie Hunter,
Viola Davis,
Zoe Saldana
by Sonala Olumhense Few things in Nigeria can demonstrate why Nigeria does not work as the “Ekitigate” tape does. Every time there is the opportunity to do the right—and sometimes easier—thing, Mr. Jonathan chooses the wrong. You know, if the Ekiti gubernatorial rigging conference of June 20, 2014 were a television or stage...
Read More
15
49.0138
8.38624
arrow
0
arrow
0
4000
1
0
horizontal
https://ynaija.com
300
0
1
