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May 21, 2012

PICTURE: Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich? No, it’s David Cameron vs Angela Merkel

  by Tolu Orekoya G8 leaders took time off from trying to save the world from economic meltdown at Camp David in the US, to watch the Champion’s League final held in Germany. British Prime Minister David Cameron was supporting his home team Chelsea, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported her homeside team, Bayern Munich. President... Read More
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May 21, 2012

‘Things Fall Apart’ named one of ’50 most influential books of the last 50 years’

  by Tolu Orekoya ‘Things Fall Apart’ is one of Africa’s most celebrated novels, renowned for its skillful plotting, depth of characters and its revelatory story of cultural conflict between traditional Igbo culture and Christianity. It is considered Chinua Achebe’s magnum opus, his finest work to date and has been listed as by website Super  Scholar as... Read More
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May 21, 2012

Chioma Obii-Obioha: I’ve been told that public display of affection is not “part of our culture” – Really? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Let us promote a culture of love. It is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it is exactly what we need. I am extremely passionate about seeing Nigerian men (and all African men, for that matter) evolve in their mindsets as it concerns family. Too many times, our men are challenged to make... Read More
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May 21, 2012

Alas, the Oath works: Lagos private hospitals to treat patients for free

by Chi Ibe   As Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola and state doctors continue in their dispute while patients suffer, the private sector has decided not to sit back and do nothing any more. The Punch newspaper reports that private doctors under the aegis of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria have... Read More
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May 20, 2012

From the Magazine: Cutting Edge – It’s MOOFA’s turn

   The MOOFA label captures the bold, edgy, and sexy sides of women. The brand is known for its dramatic and gorgeously constructed pieces, combing elements of African and European fashion. Meet Olayinka Fashola, the young lady behind this fast growing brand. I will love to work with Roland Mouret, he stands distinct by understanding a woman’s curve. What is the... Read More
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May 20, 2012

Opinion: El-Rufai exposes Buhari – says it’s time for a new generation of leaders

 by Abdullahi Aborode This is a message to General Muhammadu Buhari from Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on the 4th of October, 2010 few months before the April 2011 elections. READ BELOW; The attention of Mallam Nassir El-Rufai has been drawn to statements from Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim Babangida purporting to be responses to the advice he gave both men to retire. Since,... Read More
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May 20, 2012

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Six months paid internship opportunity at Ventures Africa

  by Seyi Lawal     Ventures Africa is currently recruiting intern(s) to assist with developing contents for its Pan-African news portal.  The successful candidate(s) will work closely with Ventures Africa’s editorial team from their Lagos office.   Ventures Africa is a Pan-African business magazine that chronicles the success stories of Africa’s greatest entrepreneurs and... Read More
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May 20, 2012

Don Jazzy Interview: “From MO’HITS to MAVIN, the only thing that has changed is the name.”

by Tolu Orekoya The grand transition from Mo’hits to Mavin Records may not have been such a great distance to leap after all. Don Jazzy was interviewed by Osagie Alonge of Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) where he touched on several topics including the transition from the now defunt (?) Mo’Hits, the direction that Mavin is headed in and about adding Tiwa Savage to the roster of... Read More
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May 20, 2012

There is no cure for being gay – ‘Gay Cure’ psychologist apologises for hiding the truth

  One of the world’s leading psychologists recently apologised to the gay community for attempting to proffer a cure for homosexuality. 79-year-old Dr. Robert Spitzer considered by some to be the father of modern psychiatry couldn’t go on with his career or even his life knowing he had poorly conceived a 2003 investigation that supported the use... Read More
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May 20, 2012

“The present government has gone totally berserk”- Full text of #YNaijaInterview with Dele Momodu

This week, media mogul and former presidential aspirant was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to join us for the YNaija Friday Twitter Interview. The Ovation boss was grilled by guest interviewer, Japheth Omojuwa (@omojuwa) and gave an insight into his thoughts on the current administration, his visions for the country,and much more. Check... Read More
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May 20, 2012

First Buhari, now Balarabe Musa? CNPP chairman warns of social revolution superior to Arab Spring

by Lekan Olanrewaju The dust is still yet to settle over former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari’s statements, warning of possible “bloodshed” in the country if the 2015 elections are not free and fair, but that hasn’t stopped leader of the Congress of Nigerian Political Parties from delivering a similar warning. Speaking in Kaduna on Friday... Read More
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May 19, 2012

What in the world? Briton arrested in Thailand for smuggling roasted human foetuses

by Tolu Orekoya Juju/black magic: not just an African thing. Chow Hok Kuen, a 28-year-old British citizen of Taiwanese descent, was arrested in Thailand for having illegal possession of human remains, according to the BBC. The Hong-Kong born Briton was staying at one hotel in Bangkok’s Chinatown while hiding the bodies in another part of the city. Reports say that... Read More
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