by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its displeasure over the manner which the United States of America treat the consistent attacks on Christians by insurgent elements who are bent on destabilizing the fragile relationship between Christians and Muslim in Nigeria. The CAN position was made known in a letter by... Read More
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Labour Congress might be heading for another nationwide industrial strike if its demands are not met by the Federal Government. The Labour Union made its intention known yesterday after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Benin, Edo State, which discussed several issues regarding the state of the nation. The... Read More
by Chi Ibe Jamaica’s Usain Bolt wins gold in 200 meters, becoming the first man to win the 100- and 200-meter sprints in consecutive Games. More information as the story unfolds.
by Adeniyi Abdul Workers at the Abuja headquarters of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria on Wednesday alleged that their workplace had been taken over by soldiers and that they were being coerced into signing documents. Speaking to journalists yesterday, the North-Central Zonal Secretary for the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Temple Iworima,... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The hospitality house set up for African countries at the London 2012 Olympic Games has been shut down. The showcase in Kensington Gardens, known as Africa Village was put together by the National Olympic Committees of various African countries but has been forced to close early. According to London & Partners, the... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Justin Bieber’s hairstyles have gotten much attention and praise from different corners so it’s understandable he thinks he’s an authority on all issues concerning hair. In an interview with the UK magazine Rollercoaster, Bieber made a few interesting remarks about the hair of none other than the United Kingdom’s Prince William, and... Read More
by Nneka Jethro-Iruobe Oh Okada The smallest of commercial transporters Easy prey to bigger road users Yet the most disobedient of traffic rules Unbelievably blind to other road users Okada! How I need thee Okada! How I enjoy a ride with the breeze in my face Okada! How I wish you were all... Read More
by Bob Morgan I was not good at sport at school – I was no good at football or cricket and athletics was a nightmare because I could not jump over hurdles and I would do almost anything those damn hurdles. I went to a secondary school in North Yorkshire in the 1970s – they... Read More
by Michael J. Breus Do you ever feel forgetful and a little sluggish of mind? Do you wish you could pick up new skills more quickly and easily? Here’s a tip: You can boost your learning power by beefing up your sleep routine. Researchers at Northwestern University are among the latest to demonstrate that memory... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul If you thought the world couldn’t get any weirder, we’re here to change your mind. A DJ in Pennsylvanua America has been arrested for allegedly breaking into people’s homes (bad enough) and, wait for it, performing oral sex on men while they were asleep. 27-year-old Dajuan Porter is being accused, according to... Read More
by Bolaji Abdullahi FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH MADE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF SPORTS AND CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION, MALLAM BOLAJI ABDULLAHI ON THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 2012 AT THE NIGERIA HOUSE, STRATFORD, LONDON. About two weeks ago, we arrived London for the 2012 Olympics with a contingent of 51 sportsmen and women competing in... Read More
by Isi Esene There will be a reading of the book War By Other Means authored by Idiare Atimomo and published by AuthorHouse Publishers at the Freedom Hall, Terra Kulture, Victoria Island. The author is scheduled to read passages of the book to the audience today at 7pm. The novel though purporting to be fiction,... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul If anyone feels up to the obviously arduous task of locating Naomi Campbell’s hairline, do let us know. The runway queen is currently on vacation in Ibiza and judging by these photos taken as she got of the sea, her locks have visibly taken quite a beating due to her extensive use... Read More
DO you know of the generation Y concept? Do not feel bad if you do not. I did not myself until recently. Among other things this generation of Nigerians born from between the late 1970s and the 1990s is angry with the generations before them in Nigeria. Maybe they deserve to be. But it had... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang According to Liverpool’s principal owner, John W. Henry, the club might consider selling the naming rights to Anfield, to raise money. The American confirmed that he and his Fenway Sports Group, are looking for ways to generate funds, in order to boost the Merseyside club’s income. This include a possible renaming of... Read More
by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at the performance of the Nigerian contingent to the ongoing London 2012 Olympics. The position of the government was articulated by the minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Adullahi at a press conference tagged ‘Nigeria Olympic Review’... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Why is it that despite our economic progress in Nigeria, brought about by an increase in foreign direct investments, there has been a marked lack of far-reaching development? Why is Nigeria struggling with unemployment in the midst of GDP growth rates that have averaged between 6% and 8% over the last couple... Read More
by Alkasim Abdulkadir Despite its chequered political history and food crisis Ethiopia is a sterling example of a functional aviation industry, the following recent achievements are the reason for this statement. One of its main businesses -Asky Airlines operates out of Lome-Tokoin airport and travels to 18 countries and has just made Togo its regional... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The Olympics may (understandably) not pay any attention to lesser “sports” such as texting but that doesn’t mean the skill that goes into such a dexterous act is unnoticed by the entire world. 17-year-old Austin Wierschke was crowned winner of the the sixth annual U.S. LG National Texting Competition which held in... Read More
by Isi Esene Nairobi, Kenya is putting preparations in motion to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time in 2024. The East African country hopes to be the first nation this side of the globe to achieve this feat. In a statement announcing the country’s hosting aspiration at the Kenya National House yesterday,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo With the tightening of Olympics uniforms – this was bound to happen, no? The Examiner is reporting that United States Rower, Henrik Rummel is denying having an erection while his team was being given their bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. “This is me and I swear it’s not erect!”... Read More
by Jide Taiwo Today, as in the last twenty days, I woke up at four am. Today as I will for most days since July 20, I will be going without food from dawn to dusk. I am not a seasonal Muslim, or a nominal Muslim- or any kind of Muslim for that matter. I... Read More
by Isi Esene The Blackberry broadcast message cautioning people from wearing anything with a touch of red today purportedly emanating from the General Overseer of The Redeemed Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has turned out to be a hoax. In a statement recently released on Facebook, the highly respected pentecostal pastor urged the people... Read More
Building a great African agribusiness: The Tony Elumelu Foundation presents Vimal Shah this Saturday
by Isi Esene The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will this Saturday at 4pm organise a seminar titled, Building a Great African Agribusiness at Dominic Theatre at Heirs Place, Ikoyi, Lagos. The seminar is part of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Lecture Series which seeks to produce homegrown leaders and policy advisors who are able to combine... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi On Saturday 4th August, the nominees of Season 7 of The Future Awards were recognised for their exceptional hardwork at the 2012 Nominee Reception which was took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island. The event which was anchored by BBA 2010 winner and Venita was a gathering of 168 leaders, innovators, change-makers, and... Read More
by Akintunde Oyebode The first time I was rewarded for knowing some random fact was at a quiz during my friend’s 10th birthday party. His mum owned a bookstore, so instead of the more athletic musical chairs contest, she organized a quiz to give books out during the party. There were contestants left; a girl... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Fresh from the release of its report which mentioned Nigeria as one of the three fastest growing markets in the world, Ernst & Young has released a new report, Private equity roundup – Africa report, which profiles five of Africa’s largest 2011 private equity deals. According to the report, over $3 billion... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Sir Alex Ferguson, has been left frustrated in the transfer market, as he seeks to bolster his squad, ahead of the new season. The Manchester United boss has already lost Hazard and Lucas Moura to Chelsea and PSG respectively, and is facing the possibility of not getting Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie.... Read More
Really, a smartphone should make you smarter. The truth about this cannot be overemphasized. One of the major impacts of technology on today’s world is “Increased Productivity”. The problem is that many are not smart enough to take advantage of the tools at our disposal to become more productive. Today, I want to give a... Read More
by Olugbenga Ashiru My reading of the various articles in the print and electronic media on the outcome of the recently concluded 19th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July 15 to 16, 2012, can easily tempt me into focusing on the singular issue... Read More