by Hauwa Gambo Now, this is scary. Photos Courtesy: Touch Port Harcourt
Whoever expects the NYSC to foster national unity and integration needs to be sent to the Theatre at Terra; there’s someone directing an adaptation of Waiting for Godot; s/he needs an actor for the lead role. The story of how the National Youth Service Corps is necessary to promote Nigeria’s unity is eerily reminiscent... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The case between the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and its doctors seems to be a taking a drastic turn. Just earlier this week, people were outraged after news circulated that Governor Fashola had flown his father abroad for medical treatment while state employed doctors were out of work and patients... Read More
My strategy is two-pronged; first I remind you of the wisdom contained in Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 as a tool for resetting your brain by accepting that there is provision for all things as long as you make TIME for them. Women in the 21st century have it all. We have the right to vote, we... Read More
When meeting presidents (past and present) of our Federal Republic, one always has to look their best, right? The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president – a venerable man of the gospel, one must make haste to add – outshone his other presidential counterparts in his (just a little tight) blue and green outfit. Literally. What... Read More
by Chi Ibe To be honest, these people need to kiss and make up already; we are getting tired of the bromance existing between President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari as they go back and forth with allegations and counter allegations. The current war-for-words between Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Do you believe in the power of fasting and prayers? Well, so does Africa’s largest political party, the PDP. The Edo State chapter of the party has invited residents of the state to embark on a 7-day prayer and fasting session to implore divine intervention to save the state from apparent troublesome occurrences.... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju We just knew that it was too good to be true, that is, the silence of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) over the recent war-of-words between General Muhammadu Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Yesterday, the ACN chimed in on the issue, and without mincing words, the ACN threw its support behind... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently grant an interview to the International Monetary Fund’s “Surver Magazine” in which she talked about her recent World Bank presidency bid, the need for African economies to diversify, and Nigeria’s economic growth. See text of the interview below. IMF Survey... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo So we are a bit behind the curve on this – but never too late for congratulations, eh? Agbani Darego, national treasure and Miss World 2001 has just graduated from New York University majoring in Psychology. You go, girl!
by Lekan Olanrewaju Another day, another drama in this unending catfight between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria. This time it’s the turn of the ACN to send barbs in the direction of the PDP, over what the former views as a “dream” to rule Lagos State. In a statement... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu As part of its annual creative writer’s workshop programme, Fidelity Bank is opening its doors to independent creative writers to send in their written works. See details here: The Faculty for the workshop: Helon Habila, Aminatta Forna, and Sally Keith Entries would be accepted from May 14 to June 4, 2012... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Soyombo had an amazing time on Day 2 of the New Media & Governance Conference – which held on Tuesday, May 16 – just as he did on Day 1! See below his personal report. The Conference couldn’t have ended in a more exceptional way. Today, the Minister of Youth Development, Honourable Bolaji Abdullahi graced... Read More
Performing Arts and Workshop Studios (PAWS) in collaboration with The Knot Centre presents their new stage drama/musical, ‘Rubiewe’. Playing on May 27 at The Knot Centre, Yaba at 4pm, and with two showings on May 29 at 3pm and 6pm at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, the play promises a great time at the theatre. ‘Rubiewe’... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola “Do you feel you’re over happy? Remember that too much of anything is bad. If you wanna be depressed, listen to the song by Ini Edo or Desmond Elliott … Doctors launch Operation Kora Haram Given that they spend more years in the university than any other profession, doctors are known to... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Funke Akindele’s representatives have quenched your thirst (well some of you!) and unveiled photos of she with her much-talked-about beau, Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof. Beautiful, eh? We are happy for Funke!
by Seyi Lawal Come August 2012, US-based Nigerian born poet/writer – Bassey Ikpi will be headlining her show, Bassey Ikpi Live in Nigeria. But before she kicks off the 5 day show, Ikpi has launched a poetry contest tagged “Home”. Here’s how you can enter. Submit an original poem that is at least half in English Video must be recorded... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju While some blame the ruling Peoples Democratic Party for the activities of the Boko Haram sect, and Buhari labels the present administration as the “the biggest Boko Haram“, the PDP Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has spoken out about the sect, stating that it is simply fighting for justice. Speaking on Tuesday in... Read More
by Chi Ibe ‘Love Song’ is Timi Dakolo’s new single from his latest album, “Beautiful Noise”. It’s a soulful piece with a lovely video directed by Clarence Peters. Watch video here:
What: The Underground 7th edition tagged ‘the upcoming DJ Edition’. When: 12 May, 2012. Where: At EMBER CREEK, Ikoyi- Lagos. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi delivered these remarks at the conference on New Media and Governance organised by the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Foundation and EnoughisEnough Nigeria on 15 May, 2012. Clearly, he is not impressed! The rise of the new media has more or less dismantled the last barrier to free press;... Read More
The first ever New Media and Governance Conference organised by Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and EnoughisEnough Nigeria concluded its two-day run yesterday in Abuja. Local and international guest speakers painted the broad picture of the future of the interaction of new media, government and civil society, the direction they should and could be headed, and discussed the role and... Read More
What is really going on? Are women being bought as wives these days or maybe this is just tradition? And what happens when there’s a divorce? So the date is set. The invitations, sent. The venue, booked. Aso Ebi – imported plus Ankara and houdine for engagement. MC and DJ – check, better still, we’ll get a... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Never wrongfully claim to be an ex-governor; especially one of a state currently headed by a man who, as he puts it, “won’t swallow water if you put it in his mouth”. This is the crux of the current war of words between Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi and his predecessor... Read More
The real tragedy of course is this: the only three viable options for national leadership are the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). On the side of the PDP, its national leader President Goodluck Jonathan continues to underwhelm, and on the part of the... Read More
by Chi Ibe A New Jersey family was left in shock at an airport recently after they were told by officials that their 18 month old daughter could not go on the plane with them. They indicated that the toddler was on a no-fly ‘anti terrorism’ list. Although JetBlue has apologised for what the airline... Read More
by Chi Ibe What do you call a group of ‘six packs’ standing topless together? colony? Den? You can tell I’m drooling. The Maiden Edition of Mr. Universe Nigeria Contest Lagos 2012 is said to be the biggest contemporary showcase in Nigeria for selecting ‘super talents’ who will spread their wings in the fashion... Read More
The world in reality has no borders. New Media brings that reality to the fore. For journalists, for business men, for activists – where they exist – and indeed everyone, we have a relatively new world of opportunities. The essence and relevance of New Media in its various forms as avenues for change cannot... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya We’ve all seen the gorgeous pictures and watched her gorgeously over-the-top preview video of the ceremony. Held at a beautiful French countryside villa, everyone who was anyone in Nollywood attended as Nigerian actress Stephanie Okereke married Linus Idahosa in grand style. Her ex-husband and former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi, recently granted an interview to Nigerian Entertainment... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Tiwa Savage speaks to Toolz on ‘The Juice’ about Don Jazzy, becoming the first lady of Mavin records and when her first album might drop. There’s no doubt this diva is soaring. Watch it here: Credits: NdaniTV