What: 6th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series. Where: Nigerian Institute of Int. Affairs (NIIA). When: July 13, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Email: photoeditor@ynaija.com
6th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series,
Jeffrey J. Hawkins,
molara wood,
Mr Toke Alex Ibru and Mrs Maiden Alex Ibru,
Ms Amani Soyinka,
NIIA VI Lagos,
Odia Ofeimun,
Olaokun Soyinka,
Prof Francis Abiola Irele,
Prof. Dan Izevbaye,
Prof. Olatunji Dare and Prof. Biodun Jeyifo,
Prof. Ropo Sekoni,
Yemi Lijadu
by Vannessa Luis Any activity that burns calories and gets your heart rate up also boosts your metabolism. This makes swimming the perfect metabolism boosting activity. An active metabolism in turn aids fast weight loss. Swimming is viewed as a recreational and fun activity but did you know that it is considered as...
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by Mark Bassey Ryan Giggs has asked Manchester United not to retire his number 11 shirt, after he retired from playing football last season. The Welshman, who has taken up the job of Louis van Gaal’s assistant at Old Trafford after a spell as interim manager, spent his entire 24-year career as a United player....
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by Binny Babber One good tactic is to drink at least one glass of water per beer to stay hydrated. This will not only fill you up so that you’ll want to drink less than surplus beers, but will also facilitate your liver in digestion and metabolism. Your love for too many...
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by ‘Ifreke Inyang There is none of us that doesn’t need encouragement. A word of encouragement can incite people to action or serve as support in trying times. Whatever the affliction, trouble or setback you are going through, a word of encouragement surely uplifts. Here are seven bible verses that should help encourage you this...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Head coach of Brazil, Luiz Felipe Scolari has reportedly resigned following Brazil’s poor outing and subsequent failure to win the 2014 world cup trophy. According to Globo TV, Scolari’s contract was due to expire after the tournament, and his resignation is expected to be confirmed on Monday by the CBF, Brazil’s football...
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by Mark Bassey Diego Maradona has admitted that his compatriot Lionel Messi, did not deserve the Golden Ball award he received, after the 2014 World Cup ended on Sunday. FIFA announced the Argentina forward, ahead of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez, as winner of the prestigious individual award. Messi scored four times in...
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by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger is close to swelling the German ranks in his squad, after reportedly agreeing a £23million deal for Sami Khedira with Real Madrid. According to a report in Sport, Arsenal will beat Chelsea to the German midfielder’s signature and he will sign a four-year deal with the North London club. Khedira’s...
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by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that a man simply identified as Rasaki Adedayo has been been caught in the premises of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State allegedly attempting to set up an explosive material. According to reports, the was caught with what looked like petrol mixed with an unidentified chemical....
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by Tunde Leye So today, we see actors and actresses, musicians and bankers clearly living above their incomes and put it on all to the “Na Baba God dey do am” utterances. One of the enduring misnomers that Nigerians daily project is the fact that corruption is a phenomenon strictly limited to public servants. Whilst...
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by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo However, David had never opened his mouth to say what he felt, I guessed he thought I knew and there was no need for him to say it but a woman’s heart doesn’t operate this way; she wants to know you love her, she wants to come to that knowledge by...
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by Kolapo Olapoju A video has been released, where Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, claimed responsibility for the June 25 bombing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and the attack at a fuel depot in Lagos. In the video, Abubakar was evidently mocking the futile the efforts of the government...
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by Demola Rewaju Bisi Fayemi is a good first lady – better than many but in terms of political campaigns, her image worsened her husband’s and became almost a confirmation that the man is haughty and out of touch with the people My aim in this piece is not to castigate His Excellency the Governor...
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by S’ola Filani Beyonce has taken a break from the On the Run tour with husband, Jay Z to give us her best model poses in African Ankara print. She rocked a Demestiks African print outfit and shared the photos on her Instagram page last night. We think she rocked it like an African queen;...
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by S’ola Filani While the second half of the 2014 World Cup finale was going on, an invader crashed the party match by running across the pitch with the words “Natural BORN Prankster” written across his chest. The pitch invader, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, also attempted to kiss German player, Benedikt Hoewedes. TV broadcasts around the world...
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by Soyombo Opeyemi His critics believe that language and power cannot be placed on the same pedestal. The former must defer to the latter. Language, in all its ramifications, must kowtow to power, however malevolent is the latter. Language, the source of Wole Soyinka’s fame; the reason also for his alienation by the average...
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by S’ola Filani During the burial ceremony of a chieftain of Nnanka community, Anambra State, James Ibe on Saturday, six persons were electrocuted by a 33kv High Tension wire. According to reports, the tragic incident happened when the victims were erecting canopies for the burial ceremony of the deceased – the men had lifted the...
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by S’ola Filani Rihanna was one of the celebrities at the stadium to watch the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil. To celebrate Germany’s win, the World Cup fanatic, lifted her top to show the world what she’s got under her top. The pop queen also drew plenty of attention during the match for having...
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by Sonala Olumhense It is no coincidence that each time we enjoy a little success, our old structural and administrative devils return to haunt us, as they have in the current FIFA suspension. Brazil did not win the 2014 World Cup into which she poured such formidable resources and emotion. Actually, I do not...
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by Bayo Oluwasanmi The tragedy of our nation is not that we’re going through the wilderness, but that Nigeria has camped there for so long by electing robber barons to manage our country. Most of W.S. works deal with these anomalies and disorders. Eightieth birthday is a special occasion and ideal opportunity to tell...
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by Alison Bryant You may not be able to use positive thinking to magic up riches or a new car, but many people do believe that it helps them focus on what they want and help achieve their goals. There are so many reasons to be optimistic about life. We all go through...
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by Kolapo Olapoju When you are son to a billionaire and also recognized as the best artiste in Africa by MTV and BET, you’re permitted to splurge occasionally. Omo Baba Olowo better known as Davido has been touring several African countries of late, performing to thousands of fans and even Presidents in packed arenas and...
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by Kolapo Olapoju In a pulsating and nerve-wracking World Cup 2014 final at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mario Goetze scored an amazing left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box as the Germans defeated the Argentines after 120 minutes of tactical and technical masterpiece by both teams. The...
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by Sobiya N Moghul Sleeping for less than five hours can not only leave you groggy and tired, but result in weaker erections. Sleep is vital for testosterone production. Erection is one complex business of the body. With high levels of testosterone, your immune system and your blood vessels working in sync to give...
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by Angkush Bahuguna Believe us, the best parts of a relationship are the early beginnings where this is a certain amount of uncertainty in the minds of both partners. Going weak in the knees just looking at her, getting goose bumps every time she touches you, spending nights talking to each other over...
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by Kolapo Olapoju The University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State has just concluded a first of its kind heart surgery on a seven month old baby, recording the feat as the youngest cardiac patient to be operated on in Nigeria. The surgery was performed on baby girl Enriola, who could not grow at a natural...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since Skales left Banky W’s E.M.E label, things seem to be falling in place for the young fella and he seems determined to show the world that he’s happier than ever. The singer/rapper has just shared on his Instagram account, a photo of his girlfriend who has an enviable body and a...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Its been a nipple-flashing week for American singer/actor, Selena Gomez, but really, we don’t see her fans complaining? First, she was photographed with her nipple sticking out in a bra-less outfit while taking a day stroll in New York. Less than 24-hours later, Selena experienced a nip slip on a night out...
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by Wilfred Okichie I have been trained to step into another pair of shoes, to step on stage and become larger than life. It comes naturally to me, I cannot imagine not being able to do it. Since her return from the UK where she spent a lot of time touring the world and...
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by Wilfred Okichie For about 2 years now since it has been making the rounds, Nosa’s sleeper hit Always pray for you has been that one song that creeps up consistently. Building quietly, and smoothly with background keyboard and drums that swell into his melodic falsetto, the song hints of endless devotion and has...
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