by Seunfakze THE COMPREHENSIVE (first phase) DANACRASHACTION REPORT 3rd June, 2012 was a black Sunday for Nigeria. On that day, a commercial flight belonging to Dana Airline had crashed in Lagos into a building and its parts into four adjoining ones; killing all on board and other families on the ground. The nation was thrown... Read More
A reader sent this in. It’s either the car belongs to Toyin or… a wild guess is that this is supposed to be a towing van. We will never know. Forget the bad grammar, that’s headache for another day.The obvious question here is why ‘secretly prohibited?’
by Tolu Orekoya The Federal High court has granted an injunction halting the renaming of University of Lagos (Unilag) after Moshood Abiola, announced on Democracy day earlier this year. The name change, which caused a student revolt on campus, also spurred several parties to challenge the name change in court. A case brought to the court... Read More
photo; majic 102.1 The term “trial separation” conjures a swift purgatory, something ducked into regretfully and escaped from with due speed, even if into that most conclusive of relationships, divorce. John Frost and his wife had been unhappily married for much of their 25 years together when his company relocated him in 2000. So... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo “Are you Levi Ajuonuma?” the question escaped, my voice lowered to its depths; my mind overpowered by awe. It was 2000. I was, with my mother, at a prayer session in a Lagos church when I nudged her, pointing out the man who was one of the most famous TV presenters of... Read More
by Chi Ibe Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda and prominent producer, Emem Isong have both been specially honoured for their “outstanding contribution to raising awareness, understanding and hope to those affected by autism spectrum disorder and advocating for them.” The two major Nollywood players, who recently took part in the production of the first film on... Read More
The fact that President Jonathan took shots at “social media” last night during his media chat was not enough to stop people from using Twitter to air their views on the chat in question; and yup – you guessed it – they weren’t all pretty. Take a look at the top 10 tweets about... Read More
When the twins were born, the girl took ill for some time. Philip and I insisted that blood test be carried out on them to determine their blood group… I am not a loose woman. I am just a woman who loves her husband very much and didn’t want to lose him. I just did... Read More
Adeniyi Abdul While many of you had your attention devoted to the match between England and Italy (or was it Spain?) last night, husband of Dame Patience and ruler of the land, President Goodluck Jonathan took time out of his ever busy schedule of … to engage select members of the Nigerian media in a... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The BBC’S Radio 1 Hackney Weekend where major music stars play the Big Weekend festival sees about 100,000 people attend every summer and this year which took place last weekend was no exception. Yes Jay Z was there, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Nicki Minaj and even Kasabian – probably the biggest British rock... Read More
by Uduak Oduok I recently worked on a draft article dealing with COSON’s billion-naira lawsuits against Wazobia and Cool FM. Radio stations are also important stakeholders in the music industry and certainly any steps taken to protect copyrights of artists, cannot do so in a way that is highly detrimental to radio stations. The COSON lawsuits against the aforementioned radio... Read More
At that time I remember thinking to myself: with bomb disposal expertise like this, who needs bombers? Last week I got into an extensive back-and-forth on Twitter (oh yes, Twitter again!) with someone – a stranger – who eloquently defended President Jonathan and his achievements. It’s impossible to tell if this person works for the... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola President Jonathan spoke at the United Nations Climate Conference which recently held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. At that event, the president warned that without urgent support from the international community, Lake Chad might disappear completely in 20 years. To prove his point, he cited the fact that the lake “has shrunk from about... Read More
There is no currency more important to a celebrity than their name. Rumours circulating about Charly Boy’s alleged illuminati role and his being gay has recently put him in the spotlight once again. He has decided to force the publications involved to declare their error and rescind their stories. Still he has decided to fight the papers to the bitter... Read More
Adeyoola Adekunle, aka Soul Snatchya recently uploaded a picture of his baby, praising God on the new arrival. The RoofTop Mc band mate got married in December 2011 and we will like to re-christian baby Seven, Soo Pretty. Congratulations Adekunle, now there will be another band mate screaming from the roof top.... Read More
by Patricia Omoqui When your dream doesn’t materialize as fast as you’d like, don’t worry! Trust the process. Remain diligent and focused. Be patient. Each dream seed flowers at the perfect time. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Other times, when cuteness just wasn’t enough, I would fake temporary paralysis – and it worked wonders. All my life until now, detention eluded me. In my missionary secondary school for example, there were punishments for actions that were previously permissible until you committed them, then suddenly, they became forbidden... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya “The course of true love never did run smooth,” Shakespeare wrote in his play A Midsummer Nights Dream. After four years of marriage, musician-turned-pastor Chris Okotie announced the end of his marriage to Stephanie Henshaw almost four years to their wedding day. The pastor at the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos shocked... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya President Goodluck Jonathan sat down for his third televised media chat on June 24. The program was anchored by Ohi Alegbe, media consultant and broadcaster with Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, Columnist, Blue Print Newspaper; Edward Dickson, Editor, Nigerian Tribune; and Maope Ogun, co-presenter, Daily Sunrise show, Channels TV directing the questions to the president. The president has been taking a... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo In case you thought President Goodluck Jonathan stays awake all night worried sick about what you think of his personal integrity (and almost everything else), well he has five words for you: “I don’t give a damn.” He gave that response to the question of a public declaration of his assets; a... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo An explosion has occurred in Bauchi State a few minutes ago. We can confirm that an improvised explosive device (IED) has exploded in the busy Bayan Garin area of Bauchi township. Residents heard explosons which reportedly occured near People’s Club Hotel. The hotel has a popular football viewing centre where several people... Read More
by Diran Apata DRIP! Drip!! Drip!!! The violent spilling of blood in our country goes on. It does not only show no sign of ceasing, it only shows signs of continuing. Indeed, it shows signs of increasing – and of increasing beyond imagination. It is the most important piece of news from Nigeria these days. For... Read More
by Gloria Ogunbadejo ‘A man is what he thinks all day’ – Emerson Of recent, there has been so much reporting of tragedy, hurt, pain, and suffering that I have found myself joining the familiar mantra of gloom, misery and despair that friends and colleagues repeat on a regular basis. It now almost feels obscene... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Oh boy. It is an interesting take to interview those who would most profit from high divorce rates in any country: the lawyers. In Nigeria, though divorces are becoming more common, being divorced can be a cause of stigma, especially for women. Never mind that new research shows that divorce is associated with women being less... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Reuters is reporting a prison break in Damaturu, Yobe, freeing the prisoners from the prisons, in a bold attack on Sunday. According to said Patrick Egbuniwe, Yobe State police commissioner, “There was an attack on the Yobe prison this morning, the Boko Haram sect attacked the prison through the Emir palace, 40 inmates escaped. “They attacked with rifles, the... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The Koko Master’s UK invasion and media blitz is moving into high gear. His radio invasion, and Cannes appearance was only the first taste of the D’Banj’s push in the British media. He now has an interview in the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer sister newspaper to the daily, the Guardian. He is... Read More
The National Bureau of Statistics recently reported that the Consumer Price Index which measures the rate of inflation rose 12.7% year on year. It was 12.9% in April 2012. The Inflation rate has stubbornly held steady at double digit figures over the last one year after hit a 3 year low of 9.4% and 9.3%... Read More
by Seyi Lawal This picture is adorable and should inspire other men… or what do you think?
by Chi Ibe Some of us like our men rough around the edges but a clean look could also work…but was the dreadlocks not the swag? We guess Timaya, who just released a new track with Terry G, is all grown up.
by Akin Akintayo Of reputational value Almost 10 years ago, I went on a walk around my neighbourhood with my uncle as he lamented the apparent disobedience of his sons to obey an order he had given. I could sympathise with him at the same time that I was strongly disagreeing with the premise of... Read More