Open Mic Theatre
by Aziza Uko Hello. My name is Henry. I am a good dresser; I have great inter-personal relationship skills; and great communication skills (written and oral). I am a university graduate; I have 5 years cognate experience; I am eager to work; driven. I consider myself more of an entrepreneur than an employee; I am... Read More
The $620,000 bribery scandal involving Farouk Lawan, the chairman of the House of Represantatives’ ad hoc committee on fuel subisdy and oil magnate Femi Otedola may just have hit a dead end. In an investigation carried out by Punch stonewalling from the State Security Service over handing the video showing Lawan allegedly receiving the bribe to the Special Task... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo In case you aren’t tired of the entire Goldie-Prezzo psychodrama – here are more details to brighten up your day. The Kenyan singer told Keitta yesterday that he is officially done with the girl of the golden locks. “I’m not even eating the food she cooks from now on. I can make... Read More
One of the most famous reality TV shows has finally made its way to Nigerian shores. Sponsored by telecommunications giant Airtel, Nigeria’s Got Talent held a press conference announcing the start of the show, Nigerian Entertainment Today reports. Originally a British TV show, the format became wildly successful and soon spread to 39 other countries. Optima... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Very often, the kind of news Nigerians hear is of one foreign country or another deporting Nigerians or denying them visas. It’s not every day one hears the reverse. But that’s exactly the report which was given by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Joachim Olumba. Mr. Olumba said that... Read More
With Third Mainland Bridge being scheduled for repairs starting July 1, the Lagos State government has unveiled alternate routes to help alleviate heavy traffic to and from the Lagos Island axis. The state plans to make sure that roads are in good repair before the first, and that the new traffic radio station 96.1 FM will be... Read More
We all like to look our best, but did you know your beauty routine could be bad for you? From salon treatments to everyday beauty procedures, check out the top 10 beauty health hazards. Beauty health hazard 1: Eyeliner Eyeliner has been around for centuries and is popular with many women as a way to... Read More
by Aderonke Adebanjo Getting married and joining your life with another human being’s life is one of the scariest and perhaps most life-altering experiences. It comes with many challenges but also joys – which should usually outweigh the challenges. It’s exciting, thrilling, fascinating, and frightening all at the same time, right? Sometimes it’s the best... Read More
Chevron to address claims over rig fire incident CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC/Chevron Joint venture, has unfolded plans to address letters of claims it received from lawyers and representatives of some communities in Bayelsa State and beyond over its rig fire incident. The incident occurred at Funiwa 1A natural gas well... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Nigerian scammers have spread their wings and graduated to the big leagues, invading the oil sector. In a report by Reuters, no-name firms are claiming to be in the Nigerian oil big-leagues and able to provide thousands of barrels of oil at such a deep discount the buyer could potentially save up to $10... Read More
by Dada Olusegun And it came to pass that on the twenty fourth day of the sixth month of the second year of the jubilee, the Clueless king decided to field questions from the independent town criers from the Kingdom of Naijaria. After gulping several kegs of ogogoro, the Clueless King appeared in his full... Read More
by Sabella Abidde Other than the usual calamities wrought by Boko Haram, the simultaneous removal of the Minister of Defence, Dr. Haliru Bello, and the National Security Adviser, Gen. Owoye Azazi (retd.) last week by President Goodluck Jonathan immediately on arrival from his trip to Brazil for the United Nations Earth Summit has dominated the... Read More
What: The 5th edition of the Annual National Arts Competition entitled ‘Consequence’ courtesy The Africa Artist Foundation & Nigeria Breweries PLC. Where: African Artists’ Foundation HQ When: June 14, 2012. Pictures by Hycinth Iyereosa. Edem Vindah Azubuike Nwagbogu
by Susan Blumenthal, written in Collaboration with Jenny Shelby Contained in one 20-ounce bottle of soda are 65 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to the sugar content of nearly three two-ounce chocolate candy bars or approximately 22 packets of table sugar. It is hard to imagine anyone adding 22 packets of sweetener to a... Read More
by Eddie Iroh Those of you who bother to read my occasional intervention on this page will bear witness to one glaring omission on my part. I try to avoid jumping on the bandwagon of comments and opinions whenever any of our many totally avoidable national calamities and political upheavals rears its gruesome head. I... Read More
by ‘Ogbogu Chinonso’ photo from elev8 How do you see those blows that come with your great dreams? Do you learn from them and enjoy the ride or do you run away from them or grieve over them? On Thursday March 1, 2012, something happened and I had my heart in my mouth! I almost... Read More
What: Complete Fashion Gf 20 style night. Where: Civic Centre Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 22-06-12
What: The Lagos Accessories Fair Where: Terra Culture Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 16-06-12 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
by Seyi Lawal When the news that Jennifer Hudson would play the role of Winnie Mandela in the biopic; ‘Winnie’, many wondered if she would pull off the act as the anti-apartheid historical figure. From the trailer below, it’s clear she did not receive the Oscars for her singing alone, this girl can act. Hudson stars... Read More
One of the greatest challenges of your person is that you care more about what the feelings of those around you are, than you care to think about the reality in the country. Dear President, I write this consciously reminding myself of the need not to allow my anger get in the way of... Read More
by Funke Aboyade I hate to be the one to say it but the President, Goodluck Jonathan, and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan’s, visits to different parts of the country are fast becoming a nuisance. Let me explain. At least thrice in the last two or so months the President and his wife have at... Read More
Two years after being sentenced to five years in jail for assisting her lover in laundering ill-gotten gain, Udoamaka Okoronkwo-Onuigbo has been released from prison in the United Kingdom. Okoronkwo-Onuigbo was in a relationship with the ex-governor of Delta State James Ibori and was arrested, tried and eventually found guilty on charges of money laundering and mortgage fraud. She was... Read More
by Chibundu Onuzo We Nigerians have coped with dictators, genocide and bombs. Boko Haram will never defeat us People buy telephones and computer software in the Ikeja district of Lagos, where in 2002 hundreds died after a fire at a munitions dump. ‘There are still people living and finding a way in every part of... Read More
by Chi Ibe ny Chi Ibe Get ready, another government scandal may be on its way as in 14 days, the Federal government plans to release full details of earnings from the National Assembly. The report will include details of the salary, emoluments, and allowances received by its members between 2007 and 2011. Justice B.B.... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Mr. Austen Oniwon, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Organisation (NNPC) has been removed by President Goodluck Jonathan. Oniwon wasn’t the only casualty, as other top management staffs of the organisation were also sacked. They include Mr. Michael Arokodare, the outgoing Group Executive Director (Finance and Accounts), Mr. Philip... Read More
by Abba Dabo The point should be made that central to President Goodluck Jonathan’s agenda at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held recently, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-RIO+20-, is the belief that global co-operation is the key to the attainment of sustainable development in the world. With so many world leaders in attendance,... Read More
S.W.O.T Analysis is an explosive motivational speaking seminar aimed at helping each participant in realizing their full potential. This is a program organized by youths for youths! S.W.O.T stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats the seminar be broken down and analyzed by prominent youthful motivational speakers like; Pastor Damilola Oluwatoyinbo, finalist of the popular Unilag TV program ‘The Debaters’ and now... Read More