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May 29, 2012

Funke Akindele’s wedding: The ‘Mai’nd behind the dress, Ohimai Atafo

Cool as ice and twice as stylish, Ohimai Atafo was the creative mind behind Funke Akindele’s one-of-kind sleeveless wedding dress. A three-day marathon from idea to first fitting, the stunning outfit on her wedding  day was well worth it as the actress glowed in her dress. Ohimai Atafo, the designer and owner of Weddings by MAI (Mai Atafo Inspired) is also the... Read More
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May 29, 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Love in the Time of Snow’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival.  There are a number of movies that show snapshots of several lives intersecting in unexpected ways: last year alone Hollywood made two that were little more... Read More
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May 29, 2012

Kayode Ogundamisi: Mr. President, this is an insult

by Kayode Ogundamisi President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in his ‘democracy day’ broadcast renamed University of Lagos after Late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola . For those who may not know him, Abiola was a pan-African. He was a Nigerian businessman turned politician, whose influence cut across, not just Nigeria, but Africa. He was known as ‘the... Read More
May 29, 2012

Hot Stuff: Terry G – ‘So High’

by Seyi Lawal Terry G drops a new one titled ‘So High’. We believe he’s talking about he’s career elevation and not Mary J … though the cover for the single suggests otherwise. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Terry-G-So-High.mp3|titles=Terry-G-So-High]
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May 29, 2012

Action President? – GEJ lists over 100 achievements in one year

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has used the occasion of his first anniversary as President and Commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to respond to the waves of criticisms about his performance so far. In a press release titled Major Achievements of the Jonathan Administration, the president listed over 100 accomplishments by his administration in various sectors... Read More
May 29, 2012

Photo of the Day: “Unilag 4 Live”? Now this is the real tragedy …

by Hauwa Gambo We’re reporting live from the University of Lagos (Follow @YNaija on Twitter) on the protests following the renaming by Presidential Broadcast of the University of Lagos to the Moshood Abiola University Lagos (MAUL), and as our reporter and photographer moved around, we came across this picture. Yes, that person meant ‘Unilag 4 Life’. Probably, President Goodluck Jonathan should... Read More
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May 29, 2012

Hail to the Chief: Mr. President’s Democracy Day speech is making us swoon with joy

by Tolu Orekoya In his first ever Democracy Day speech, President Goodluck Jonathan unveiled his new co-dependent agricultural-population plan. By promoting the consumption of cassava bread by a nation with “30 to 40 percent” of the population being diabetics, the president plans to boost cassava consumption and deal with the diabetes epidemic currently plaguing the nation. (Statistical... Read More
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May 29, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Dear Nigerian employer, welcome to your first taste of global competition (YNaija FrontPage)

It’s twice as hard to get a job that’s paying them So I ain’t paying attention to what you’re saying.   –          Jay- Z (Say Hello)   Nigerian businesses have a huge problem with sourcing talent that will only get worse. How do I know? Well, I have this horrible habit of surrounding myself with... Read More
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May 29, 2012

Mfon Ekpo: Between “Sandalili” and “Ten-Ten” (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Childhood should be a time of creating great lifetime memories not memories that make even grown men cry.   I recall singing “Sandalili” a million and one times in primary school. So imagine my consternation when last week someone told me the word “Sandalili” was supposed to be “Standard (of) Living”. Outrage!   I replied... Read More
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May 29, 2012

“How Laziness Saved My Life”: A must-read by Okechukwu Ofili

2 years ago, author, speaker and blogger Okechukwu Ofili shared his stupidity with the world in the hilarious book; “How Stupidity Saved My Life.” Everything seemed to be going well for the engineer turned blogger turned speaker, but all that changed when he visited the doctor’s office for a routine check-up and was diagnosed with a... Read More
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May 29, 2012

#GovFasholaVsLagosDoctors: Only 34 sacked doctors out of 788 reinstated in Lagos

by Seyi Lawal It’s been reported that 34 medical doctors out of the 788 sacked recently by the Lagos State Government have been re-absorbed. ThisDay gathered that the 34 doctors had re-applied to the state Ministry of Health, following which Governor Babatunde Fashola, approved their being reabsorbed into the state ministry. The state government, it was gathered, also added... Read More
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May 29, 2012

First black police commander in London is a Nigerian

by Chi Ibe Nigeria-born Victor Olisa has been appointed commander for Bexley local council in London, United Kingdom. This makes him the first black Police Commanderwith the London Metropolitan Police. 52-year-old Olisa born in Warri, Delta, is one of only three chief superintendents from black minority ethnic background working for the Metropolitan Police and the first to ever rise... Read More
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May 29, 2012

Technology Convergence: Samsung and Spinlet introduce the Samsung Galaxy Pocket experience

by Seyi Lawal Samsung Electronics and Spinlet recently hosted a collaborated launch party for the Samsung Galaxy Pocket as part of the high profile, on-going Industry Nite series that attracted music and entertainment execs at the Lagos Oriental Hotel.  The mobile music download and streaming application company, Spinlet, partnered with Samsung Electronics to launch the brand’s new... Read More
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May 28, 2012

Did you hear? Nigerian government to deploy police officers to Guinea Bissau

by Stanley Azuakola The (chronically cash-strapped and under-equipped, frequently labeled as corrupt) Nigerian Police is your friend. The Nigerian police is (also) Guinea Bissau’s friend. According to the Acting Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, 142 policemen will be deployed to Guinea Bissau to maintain law and order in the country. The IG disclosed this at the graduation... Read More
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May 28, 2012

The Countdown Begins: Gas flaring to stop by the end of 2012 (at least according to the PIB)

by Tolu Orekoya The much ballyhooed and long-delayed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), which is meant to radically restructure and reform the oil industry, includes a clause that could bring an end to gas flaring in the country. Gas flaring is seen as colossal waste of a valuable natural resource, with Nigeria flaring the equivalent of one-third of the... Read More
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May 28, 2012

PICTURE: Bus conductor strips naked to protest being arrested for breaking the law

by Tolu Orekoya It was bad enough that Ibrahim, a local danfo (commercial mini-bus) conductor was stopping to pick up and drop off passengers at illegal drop-off points, but he went on to stab a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer while fighting to prevent his vehicle from being impounded. The incident happened last Wednesday, around 3pm, in Ojota, Lagos, when... Read More
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May 28, 2012

9 reasons the Isaiah Washington ‘Doctor Bello’ movie (financed from FG’s $200m) is annoying

by Hauwa Gambo So I’ve been thinking lately of the reason this much-hyped film is still not interesting a lot of people (apart from those who stand to benefit from the hype) – ever since this Dr. Bello film arrived on our sensibilities. I mean, there was more excitement over Uche Jombo’s ‘Damage’ (I shall let... Read More
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May 28, 2012

Big Brother Daily Di-Gist #21: Who left the house on Sunday?

by Denike & Ifedayo Biggie’s refusal to provide the housemates with alcohol and smokes have led to the revolt! The addicts, better known as housemates all succeeded in breaking as many rules as possible, ranging from wearing head-gear, using shades and generally acting like children. Junia and Jessica caused a racket after realising their beds were placed outside by the head of the house, Keagan.... Read More
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