Every one of as we grew inherited some kind of prejudice and bias from people who had influence over us. It could have been our parents, grandparents, pastors, imams, scientist, authors, musicians, smart uncles and aunties who handed us the lens. So, have you? Very happily dispensing hard earned money to all who tender a... Read More
by Isi Esene Mr. Adebayo Olaide is suing the Inspector General of Police, a policeman, Mr. Mukaila Gujuba, and three others for the sum of N100m for the loss of his left eye at a police checkpoint at Alagbayun Village, Ogo-Oluwa, LGA of Oyo State. Olaide, who is a student of the Osun State College... Read More
It is not rocket science to increase fuel prices if everything that has to be done before then are done, until those are done, each fuel price increase will come at a cost. Occupy Nigeria could be back as early as next month! Plans are underway to jack up the price of petrol to January... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Being a police in Nigeria is a lot of hard work. Fighting crime, handling citizen complaints, collecting bribes. Yes it’s a lot of work so we can understand why this lady had to hide in a traffic warden’s stall to get a well-deserved nap. As she sleeps, crime unfortunately does not cease.
by Cathryn Sloane To many people in the generations above us, Facebook and Twitter are just the latest ways of getting messages out there to the public, that also happen to be the best. The specificity of the ways in which the method should be used is usually beyond them, however. Facebook began in 2004.... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue The trio of young Nigerian musicians, Ogah Brothers just released their debut single, Tinko Tinko, a sexy blend of clambered rap, amazing vocals laced with magic. Humping and thumping hanging in the air while the lyrics seduce you. Tinko Tinko as a song is best listened to when you are in bed,... Read More
Event: The Naked Convos Date: Sunday, July 22, 2012 Venue: Oriental Hotel, Lekki Photos by: Hycinth Iyereosa
by David Wygant Your home is your castle. Your home is the one place that will really make you feel whole again. What do you think your biggest life decision is? Is it the job you choose? Is it where you live? Is it where you raise your children? No. The biggest life decision... Read More
by Maria Lloyd The best way to get a job is to fight for it with your confidence, your experience, your professionalism and your perseverance. Having worked in HR for three years, I’ve conducted various in-person and over the phone interviews with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups. I’m thankful that I am now... Read More
by Uche Igwe My view still remains that contrary to the sponsored rhetoric, the Federal Government has no intention of reforming the oil and gas industry. I was invited to a roundtable on the Petroleum Industry Bill organised by the African Studies Department of the Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC on November 3, 2010.... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Well here’s something new. As opposed to the usual sly jabs here and there and downright bashing that comes from several angles, could some form of change be made, or at least awareness created, by making a conscious effort towards constructive criticism? Maybe not, but some people certainly think it’s worth a... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi, has pleaded with fans to be patient with new signing, Eden Hazard. The Belgian moved to Chelsea from Lille in a transfer worth €35 million, and the Nigeria admits that the 21-year-old will need time to adjust to the English League. “He’s a good player that... Read More
by Isi Esene Richards Femi, a self-confessed fan of recently married actress Uche Jombo Rodriguez, has tendered an apology to her for threatening her life on Twitter for not replying his tweets. He admitted that the threat was a ploy to get him noticed on the social media platform. He therefore apologised not only to... Read More
by Isi Esene Fighting words to warm the heart: US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed her country’s resolve to fight AIDS saying, “We will not back off, we will not back down, we will fight for the resources to achieve this historic milestone”. “I am here to make it absolutely clear: The... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Unmanaged waste torments cities across the developing world and Wecyclers plans to turn the tide in Nigeria with the launch of the first-ever recycling service in slum communities. This pilot recycling program will take place in Itire, Lagos, from August through December 2012. The program will allow Wecyclers test the SMS platform... Read More
by Isi Esene Seven companies and twelve individuals have been lined up for prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over matters relating to their alleged involvement in the mismanagement of the fuel subsidy regime of 2011. The seven companies are Nasaman Oil Services; Eternal Oil and Gas Plc; Ontario Oil & Gas... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul New heartwrenching details are emerging about the victims of the theatre shooting in Aurora, Colorado. If the depth of the tragedy had not sunk in properly before, the knowledge that a 3-month old baby was shot at point-blank range will be hard to ignore. Another victim was Jessica Ghawi, who had just... Read More
by Isi Esene Nigeria and Africa’s ace musician 2Face Idibia made a surprise appearance at the Big Brother Africa House today. True to his habit of springing surprises on the housemates once in a while, Big Brother unleashed the ‘African queen’ crooner on them when they least expected. The housemates who were going about their... Read More
by Maria Lloyd It’s a new day and a new way of living. According to a study conducted by Indiana University, women today cheat at about the same rate as men. The study found that 19% of married women and 23% of married men reported cheating, practically closing the cheating gender gap. The study predicts... Read More
by Onome Onodarho Sometime last year I sat down to watch one of my favourite shows on CNN the Piers Morgan tonight show. The guest that night was Chaz Bono formally know as Chastity Bono. He had undergone a sex change transforming from female to male, his reasons “I never felt I was in the... Read More
by Dr Peggy Drexler Until now, we have centered most of the “blame” for kids growing up in poverty on one group: single moms. Single moms, as a whole, have been credited with everything from street crime to alcoholism and depression. Primarily because they’re raising children without fathers we, as a society, have persisted in... Read More
Fellow Nigerians, why are we maiming and killing in the name of religion and ethnicity? We are never going to answer the question the same way. It is poverty, many will suggest. I agree with that position to a large extent—although I am forced to ask why the people of Benin Republic, who are poorer... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwu It’s Saturday afternoon and I have just spent the first four hours of my day reading the House of Representatives’ probe report into the “near collapse of the Nigerian capital market”. Unlike some reports of the National Assembly, reading the report of the ad hoc committee set up to investigate the remote... Read More
by Isi Esene A lot of you will find this absurd but Bartholomew Mbatuonu, 32, has been arraigned before an Apapa Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing from an accident victim. Mbatuonu, who is unemployed, was said to have pretended to be helping Georgina Chijioke, an accident victim when he was actually helping himself to... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The ceremony for the 2012 edition of the CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year was held this weekend in Zambia with Kenyans Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga clinching the top prize. Mboya and Evanson were named overall winners for their work ‘African Tribe in India’, which aired on Citizen TV, Kenya... Read More
by Isi Esene Kenneth David Peterson, 51, who claims to be Jesus Christ opted to menace his neighbour with a crowbar instead of turning the other cheek. WKMG-TV reported that police in Palm Bay investigated a report of a disturbance between the two men Thursday and found Peterson who was professing to be Jesus threatening... Read More
by Isi Esene If you are one of those with ears to the ground on any news concerning the American Idol tv show then it’s no longer news that Mariah Carey has replaced Jennifer Lopez on the popular show. What is however news is that by accepting to be a judge on the show she... Read More