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July 18, 2012

Don Jazzy, Davido, Ladi Delano, Linda Ikeji, Toju Foyeh, Gossy Ukanwoke and others make the nominees list for The Future Awards 2012 – See the full line-up! Voting starts immediately

by Doyin Jaiyesimi As always, it’s the most anticipated list this year! The Future Awards, described by the World Bank as “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, after unveiling its spectacular Young Person of the Year nominees earlier this week, has now released the full Nominees List for all 21 categories. Voting begins immediately! The... Read More
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July 18, 2012

Nigerians are the most sexually satisfied in the world – Durex

by Lanre Olanrewaju and Isi Esene After ranking Nigerian women the most unfaithful in the world, condom manufacturer Durex has released the results of another study with Nigerians on top. The survey while seeking to find out  “what constitutes intimate well-being”, asked more than 26,000 respondents across 26 countries about their sex lives. The result... Read More
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July 18, 2012

#StephenCoveyTribute: Demystifying ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’

by Doyin Jaiyesimi   The name Stephen Covey is synonymous with the book ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective, not just because Stephen is the author of the book but because his life was an embodiment of all the principles enshrined in the book. As author, Clayton Christensen put it, “Stephen was proactive. He began... Read More
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July 18, 2012

Boko Haram changed my focus – GEJ explains why he hasn’t fulfilled his campaign promises

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has today explained why he seems to have deviated from his campaign promises of job creation, provision of infrastructure, food security, and constant power supply. According to SaharaReporters, the president admitted that he was distracted by the activities of the dreaded Boko Haram Islamic sect and he expressed hope... Read More
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July 18, 2012

That’s our Governor: Fashola ‘arrests’ 2 military officers for driving on BRT lane

by Isi Esene Lagos State Governor,  Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday arrested two top military officers for driving on the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane. The two military officers are Colonal K. I Yusuf and Staff Sergeant A.J Adeomi. Yusuf drove in an army green peugeot 406 with registration number BO1 – 150 NA while... Read More
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July 18, 2012

Opinion: What’s in a name

by Sam Sommers “Your first name’s white, your second is Hispanic, and your third belongs to a black. No wonder you don’t know who you are.” So reads an article in this week’s Sports Illustrated, quoting a former teammate talking to baseball Hall of Famer Reginald Martinez Jackson. Or Reggie Jackson as you probably know... Read More
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July 17, 2012

See Africa Differently: Bull Doff from Senegal is winner of AFWL Competition

by Doyin Jaiyesimi   Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and See Africa Differently are delighted to announce the Bull Doff as the winner of the See Africa Differently competition. The competition was run online in collaboration with AFWL to find a winner to showcase in the second edition of Africa Fashion Week London taking place... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Chidinma, Flowssick, Nikki Laoye & More: Ikeja Shopping Mall Fashion and Music Show holds next week

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The first edition of the Ikeja Shopping Mall Fashion and Music Show, will take place next week. The event will be handled by Drimcruz Entertainment, in partnership with the management of Ikeja Shopping Mall. It will bring together young celebrities, models, artistes, who will all be showcasing their abilities and entertaining visitors,... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Get naked! It’s a safe space this weekend at #TNC4

What is it? The Naked Convos Series is an interactive event designed to create safe spaces where young people engage in open and honest conversations particularly about love, sex, and relationships with an infusion of music, poetry, spoken words, amazing giveaways and other exciting activities. The Naked Convos #4 titled Love.Sex.More will have interesting discussion sessions built around love and sex. Where? When? How? The... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Leave them alone: Immigrations boss denies that foreigners are involved with Boko Haram

by Adeniyi Abdul Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service Mrs. Rose Uzoma has quashed about rumours of Boko Haram members being citizens of other countries. Speaking yesterday at a hearing of the House of Representatives joint Committee on Petroleum Upstream and Navy, investigating the “unprecedented upsurge” in crude oil theft yesterday, she stated that... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Rennes yet to receive any bid for Arsenal target M’Vila

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Frederic de Saint-Sernin, the president of Rennes, has confirmed that the club hasn’t received any concrete offer for France midfielder Yann M’Vila. The 22-year-old has been linked strongly with a move to Arsenal all summer, amidst interest from Inter Milan and Barcelona. However, the French club has told M’Vila that he can... Read More
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July 17, 2012

4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa

by Gabrielle Ramaiah and Jason Warner Whether social media ultimately will prove itself to be a tool of greater pacification or belligerence in Africa and throughout the developing world is yet to be seen; that it will remain a powerful lever capable of conveying advantages to whichever side in a conflict wields it most strategically... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Get to work, woman: President Jonathan wants new Chief Justice to set up terrorism court

by Lekan Olanrewaju President Jonathan has asked the newly sworn in Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Aloma Mukhtar, to create special courts for terrorism and corruption related cases. The President made this request on Monday at the swearing-in ceremony of Mukhtar which took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This, according... Read More
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July 17, 2012

“3 year jail term after psychiatric examination” – See the list of new penalties for traffic offenders in Lagos

by Adeniyi Abdul Motorists in Lagos State might be in for quite a tough time when the new bill to regulate traffic offences and road usage is signed into law by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola. The bill was passed last Tuesday by the Lagos State House of Assembly and lists penalties such as jail terms... Read More
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July 17, 2012

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Training programme for young people in business with Bankole Williams and Lanre Olusola

Award Winning Author of Engaged to a Job I Hate, Bankole Williams, is organising a training programme for young business men and women in partnership with widely acclaimed Life Coach and Change Catalyst, Lanre Olusola. The event which is tagged IT – The Psychology for Business Success is an intensive coaching session with Bankole Williams... Read More
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July 17, 2012

The Biggest Prize: Here are the Nominees for The Future Awards 2012 – Young Person of the Year!

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Future Awards, which the World Bank has called “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, has again decided to unveil the long list for the biggest award, Young Person of the Year before the full list. As is the tradition, the nominees for Young Person of... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Something New: STRINGZ- ‘Hangover’

by Seyi Lawal New single from growing singer, songwriter and entertainer STRINGZ titled ‘Hangover’. STRINGZ releases this record with production from Pheelz of Hitfactory Studios who expertly samples Lagbaja’s 2000 hit “Konko Below”. Click here to listen: Hangover [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/STRingz-Hangover.mp3|titles=STRingz- Hangover]
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