by Melody Okwuazu What I would like to say to you all is that the principles of successful entrepreneurship are the same. Basically, they are ‘commonsensical’. First, Looking at the list of professionals in my field, it is obvious that I am the least qualified to write on this issue or on my life experience.... Read More
by Meghna Mukherjee When most women flirt for the first time, they get all worked up about it. This in turn makes them look ridiculously hyper. Relax and be calm. Flirting is meant to be fun. Try and keep it like that. The art of flirting is a tricky one, and it’s not easy to always... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian News & Entertainment channel, BattaBox takes the debate surrounding the alleged ban of the hijab in Lagos primary schools by Governor Babatunde Fashola to the street of Lagos. YNaija investigated the decision on Hijab ban which the Lagos state commissioner described as mare “speculation,” but it has not stopped the Muslim Students’... Read More
by Kiri Blakeley Here are 10 of the worst ones. I hope they’re not serious but I wouldn’t be surprised if they were! Breaking up is hard to do. So maybe that’s why people give so many bad excuses for it. Of course, at some point, we’ve all probably heard or resorted to “It’s not you, it’s me.”... Read More
by SK Johnson So by now we all know the select group nominated for this year’s edition of The Future Awards Africa (and if you don’t, just in case you’ve been shipwrecked on some deserted island somewhere – because what other reason could there be for not knowing? – click here to see the full list)... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 2010 Big Brother Africa winner, Uti Nwachukwu has defended Nigeria representative in the BBA The Chase house, Beverly Osu who made headlines over the weekend when she let her guard – and more – down for South African representative, Angelo. The two were said to have gone into one of the rooms... Read More
by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji This lack of alternatives has allowed us lose too many conscientious youth to the logic that to change the game, they must play the game. First the silence for the past few weeks was unacceptable but I’ll have to engage you in a protracted explanation and apology for that later. I was making... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Abaga brothers, M.I & Jesse Jagz team up with Yung L to remix his hit track Red Rose. The original single was already an award nominated hit but the remix has upgraded the single which was produced by Chopstix. Click here to download:
I’m not even sure why I’m typing this because there have been a flurry of blog posts and articles about the issue already, which is quite the feat considering the whole brouhaha (that’s such a cool word, by the way) only took place yesterday. But, a quick run-through; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (rumour has it... Read More
by Sasha Brown-Worsham No one wants to be the nag wife, and sure, we women can take out the trash, too. But it’s SO nice to have a hubby who will do it instead. We live in a world where men and women can really basically do anything the other can do. A dad can stay at home... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Creative head of House of Tara, Tara Fela-Durotoye brings a sense of calm to the cover of TW Magazine‘s July/August 2013 issue. Going green, the Nigerian beauty entrepreneur strikes a pose next to a tree trunk in a gold and black top with silk peter-pan collar and inside she brings out the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu US-Based ex-beauty queen and former Nollywood actress, Regina Askia-Williams was photographed recently in red and white bikini on holiday with her family at the Wet n Wild Water Park, Florida. The 46-year old who was the “Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria” in 1988 sure still knows how to strike a pageant pose. [READ:... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu At least six people have been reported dead in a stampede in Gusau as millionaire, Shehu Danfulani Maidoya in the spirit of Ramadan, tried to give food hand-outs to the poor. According to reports, people arrived the businessman’s house as early as 5am as they have become accustomed to his philanthropic gesture... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze Maybe it’s just me, but methinks that the unnamed elders in this report should bring their ‘elderly’ influence to bear. First Ladies (or First Gentlemen, think Prince Philip), are meant to be seen and not heard. This morning, on my way to work, I was almost involved in a motor accident. Some silly danfo overtook on my... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Infected with HIV through blood transfusion at the tender age of 12, Gloria Asuquo, has left regrets behind and risen to become optimistic and ambitious young woman who is taking a decisive and incisive battle to one of the world’s most dreaded infectious disorders – HIV/AIDS. Now 24, Asuquo can openly talk... Read More
by Joe Igbokwe The present unavoidable and unfortunate crisis in Rivers State has also exposed the excesses, recklessness, the timid use of power to achieve diabolical ends. Nigerians must speak out now to stop this embarrassment called Mrs. Patience Jonathan. Those who knew this woman before President Goodluck Jonathan became the President told us that... Read More
Mark Derksen A pastor claimed that drugs will bring people closer to God, according to police reports. The pastor from Fountain Hills, Arizona, was arrested for allegedly dealing heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs for what he considered for spiritual purposes. Deputies are concerned that some of his customers may have been children. Mark Derksen, 63,... Read More
by Isi Esene There’s still a few days left for you to take part in the Stanbic IBTC TV Commercial competition and stand a chance to win N100,000. To help you move closer to winning the cash prize, the second clue has been released. All you need to do is look in the puzzle below... Read More
She may be touring the world as a solo artist, but at least Beyoncé Knowles has her baby daughter to keep her company. Taking a break from the nightly performances, the mother-of-one spent some quality time with Blue Ivy at the pool of their hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Soaking up the sunshine, Beyoncé, 31,... Read More
Even pop seductress Britney Spears needs a little spiritual refreshing from time to time. But that didn’t stop her from dressing in a sinfully short dress for a trip to church in Thousand Oaks, California, on Sunday. The 31-year-old star put her flesh on display in a low-cut, breezy sundress perfect for the California heat... Read More
“We have everything it takes to bring change to our continent” Otto Orondaam, the Winner of the 2012 edition of The Future Awards in the category Innovation of the Year – Education, speaks on his project in the video below. “I started the Slum2School project in 2012 which is an intervention to help disadvantaged kids from... Read More
A 35-year-old father found to be sane when he killed his three young daughters last July was sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole Monday. St. Croix County Judge Howard Cameron said the lives of sisters Amara,11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5, were each so important that Aaron Schaffhausen had to serve... Read More
by Mofolusade Sonaike The simplest acts of Kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. I got to church a bit late today. One of the girls in my class, Jane* (name changed) said to me, aunty please I need to speak with you after class. Another girl was there... Read More
by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the long list for the biggest youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize. The Future Awards Africa which has been described by the World Bank as ‘The Nobel Prize for Young Africans’,... Read More
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by Olusegun Dada The new party comes with a lot of challenges in its baggage. selecting its candidates for elections, among a long list of favourites… What do we really want? What do young Nigerians really want? This is a question I have not been able to find an answer to. This is a question... Read More
by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa recently released the names of nominees for the awards. The young achievers were later treated to an invitation-only dinner specially organised by the United States Consulate and hosted at the Ikoyi, Lagos, residence of Jeffery Hawkins, the US Consular-General, where nominees were presented... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu There are strong indications that popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele and husband, Kehinde Oloyede have split after one year of marriage. Reports claim Oloyede broke the news on Facebook in a message he reportedly deleted soon after posting online. His Facebook wall was said to have read: “It’s with heavy heart that am... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It’s like he never left, new reports have suggested that the Nigerian Army would likely reinstate Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha into the service following the dismissal of the murder of Kudirat Abiola, on June 4, 1996. According to reports, on Monday, Col. John Agim, Chief of Staff in the Directorate of the Army Public Relations... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Apart from having a divine eye, the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is said to have a business eye as well. According to Footy-ghana.com, the seer is close to completing a take-over of Wassaman United football club and it is believed he plans to change the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Seven years after Rev. Fr. Francis Chidiebele Okoye, a Catholic priest attached to St Mary’s Catholic Church, in Afikpo, Ebonyi State was brutally killed on the premises of the Church, the murderers are yet to be caught. As parishioners and general public mark the anniversary of his death on July 31, people... Read More