Sometimes, it’s more serious. Racism is not confined to the Premier League. It was Sunday afternoon. I was cold, wet and bored. And a 13-year-old boy had just called me a ‘fucking bastard’. I’d never met him before, but judging from the tone of his sudden outburst, it was clear that he was either... Read More
by Ade Ipaye Occasionally I’m snappy. Occasionally I’m distracted. Occasionally I’m tense and irritable and short-tempered. It’s not your fault. I’m just worried. There’s a lot you don’t know about your employees, especially the things your employees will never tell you. There’s also a lot employees don’t know about you. Here are ten things bosses wish they... Read More
by Ifeoluwapo Odedere For we have waited too long and the committee leader answered saying, this darkness is the work of saboteurs whom we do not know, for they have infiltrated our kingdom In the beginning, there was light and the inhabitants lived happily. Then, darkness descended on the region. And the darkness was very... Read More
by Akan Ido Mimiko? Bakare? Okonjo-Iweala? D’ban’j? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? It’s that time of the year when YNaija chooses its Person of the Year – as always, following from the tradition of the TIME Person of the Year, we are focused on the news-makers of the past 12 months,... Read More
I don’t envy the men paid to defend the image of the Nigerian government, and wish them the very best with their impressive imitation of Joseph Goebbels. Edward Bernays will not ring any bells, and is one of those men you are likely to hear about in a Pub Quiz but forget about after consuming... Read More
by Maggie Arana and Julienne Davis The authors of Stop Calling Him Honey and Start Having Sex show us that when our sex lives suffer, our relationships as a whole suffer, too. In the beginning stages of coupledom, the idea of lackluster sex doesn’t even cross your mind. You can’t imagine the embers of your... Read More
by Simeon Christian Chukwu Barely a few hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Lamido Sanusi, made his unpopular economic proposition at the just-concluded Annual Capital Market Retreat held in Warri, Delta State, Nigerians were befuddled and began their usual emotional dissection of issues often proposed by the leaders. Sanusi argued that having the... Read More
by Isi Esene Dear Lord, forgive us for we have gossipped – and we have inferred a scandal where no names have been called – but by God, this is like watching a train wreck. So gather round the office water-cooler – we have gist. Yesterday, we reported Tonto Dikeh’s silence with regard to rumours... Read More
by Rotimi Fawole 73% of Lagos-based cars find it harder to concentrate for the first 13 months after an assembly-line mirror is replaced. The Lagos side-mirror is endangered and someone has to do something about it. Every car comes off the assembly line with two unique side-mirrors, the beginning of a life-time ménage a trois.... Read More
by Isi Esene The federal government has given reasons for its intention to build a befitting banquet hall in the Presidential Villa. It said the uproar which heralded the announcement to build the N2.2billion structure is fueled by “clear misconceptions and misunderstanding”. This was addressed yesterday by the minister of information, Labaran Maku and the... Read More
by Abimbola Adelakun And this is why I think castrating the rapist is important, not in the act of mutilation this time but cutting off the rape act where it begins: the mind. Osun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Adetoun Adegboyega, recently denied advocating castration for rapists. She said she was... Read More
by Folabi Williams Could he have been testing me, I wasn’t interested in knowing. Flirting profusely with a future sister-in-law isn’t a conventional test. It sure was an attempt that was now being salvaged with an out of the blues option. READ: PART 1 of Dilemma of a wife in waiting, a narrative by Folabi... Read More
by Kemi Filani There’s nothing wrong with having faith but you need to work, be original, take risks, and do your best. “In terms of natural resources, Africa is the world’s richest continent. It has 50 percent of the world’s gold, most of the world’s diamonds and chromium, 90 percent of the cobalt, 40 percent... Read More
On March 13, 2012, Pastor David Ogbolu, Founder of Christ Bible Gospel Church, Ajibawo Village in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government of Ogun State, was murdered by some land speculators. His sin, according to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, was that he was not ready to compromise on land matters. But over eight months after the 50-year-old... Read More
An arms dealer who arranged to sell 80,000 AK47 assault rifles and 32 million rounds of ammunition to Nigeria has been jailed for seven years, just months after a judge threw the case out of court. Gary Hyde, 42, oversaw the £800,000 shipment of tens of thousands of assault rifles, 9mm pistols, rifles, and bullets,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Twinkle, Twinkle little star. Our own super (super) star, Genevieve Nnaji put up this photo on Instagram, with a simple line “back in 1981”. She’s lived a life-time since then – and she’s only 33!
by Sandra Nwadi See all the successful people in Nigeria and all around the world are driven cum made by the Evil Spirit’s fellow team players, the Illuminati. Evil spirits are behind Facebook addiction, quarrels, disagreement, boredom, piracy, stalking, broken relationships and marriages, bosses -snooping –on- employees, toasters checking, assaults , killings, immaturity, depression, notice–me-pass-the–others-pictures-angers... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Veteran Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, died at the New Delhi hospital in India after battling with a prolonged aliment. The news of his death is coming at a time when the film industry is still mourning the death of another Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh. Despite still being shaken, Nollywood stakeholders have sent condolence messages to... Read More
by Akan Ido Fred Udeogu, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies yesterday escaped assassination by unknown assailants at his hometown in Ikwo local government area of the state. The commissioner is reported to be a close associate of the governor, Martin Elechi, since the inception of the present administration in 2007. Sources... Read More
by Akan Ido The Bi-Courtney Group, has registered its displeasure at the conduct of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who have reportedly laid siege on the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, where its Chairman, Wale Babalakin is receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. The construction firm’s spokesman, Dipo Kehinde, says the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Celebrating his achievements this year including winning “Artiste of the Year” at The Headies, “Musician of the Year” at The Future Awards, and “Best International Act” at the BET 2012 Awards, artiste Wizkid released a new ingle to show appreciation to his fan. The track titled “Thank you” talks about all he... Read More
by Akan Ido Dana Airways has received a new operating licence from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) exactly six months and two days after its aircraft crashed on the outskirts of Lagos killing 163 people. The Airline Operating Certificate (AOC) was presented to the managing director of the airline company, Jacky Hathiramani, by Harold... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Give it to this young man – he’s got some balls. In this educative (and more) documentary by Ishaya Bako, called “Fueling Poverty” the history of the petroleum subsidy and the proposed removal is shared. In a statement from producers of the documentary: “The oil subsidy placed on petroleum products by the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The season one of Nigeria’s Got Talent (NGT) has seen months of amazing talent display, stage craft and youthful athleticism. The Airtel-sponsored reality show finally comes to an end this weekend in Lagos with ten finalists on stage in what will be the last opportunity for each act to impress the viewing... Read More
by Akan Ido Pretty and vivacious Halimat Aitsegame has emerged winner of the 2012 Next Movie Star. The fair-skinned, lithe beauty trumped other contestants in the keenly contested reality television show to win for herself a brand new SUV with cash and movie roles in her kitty, and a lifetime thrust into moviedom – and... Read More
by Isi Esene A charity in New Zealand is teaching rescued dogs how to drive a car. The canine driving school is aimed at proving how intelligent the animals can be. Monty, our featured driver, is an abandoned dog whose owners complained about his inability to learn. With some training by the driving school Monty... Read More
by Abang Mercy Kofi Annan, one of the most cerebral UN Secretary Generals ever to have graced the UN House in New York, once said that when elections are conducted in integrity, and without being disfigured by violence – that’s a true democracy. There is no gainsaying that flawed elections create unrest, as contenders stubbornly... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu On December 25, a group of young people will be spending Christmas on the street with the residents of Makoko and are calling for your support. According to Adaeze Ibekweh of Get Talking Naija , the group plan to have a Christmas festive lunch with as many residents there as possible especially the children... Read More
by Akan Ido Is dating an actress now a national sport? This is the game Yvonne Nelson seems to be accusing her now ex-hubby Iyanya of engaging in. In a series of heartbreak tweets from the beautiful actress, she accused someone (read Iyanya, according to the all-seeing blogger Linda Ikeji) of “acting all along in... Read More
In the most extreme conditions, the unimaginable can happen. Survivor Alexei Gradulenko, 35. Picture: Russian Emergencies Ministry Police in Siberia are now trying to piece together a mystery that unfolded after four friends went on a fishing expedition in August in the endless taiga. Three months later, only two men came back from their adventure... Read More