Soni Daniel: Mr. President, Let this subsidy mess be Nigeria’s last

by Soni Daniel “For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the Cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.”-Philippians 3.19 There could be no better... Read More

nigeria, Okonjo-Iweala, subsidy

April 30, 2012

Hello, Simple: See the Afro Urban collection by Toronto-based designer, Cynthia Kio

by Seyi Lawal Toronto-based fashion designer Cynthia Kio, the creative director for Emua Fashions, presents Afro Urban collection. This collection is includes jersey, taffeta and the well-known Ankara fabric. The collection features simple outfits that tread the casual/line— suitable to beworn on a daily basis, yet easily dressed up. Photo credit Models – Monique Redhead and Mirabelle Eze Photographer – Valter (Mendes Photography)... Read More

Afro Urban collection, ankara, Cynthia Kio, Toronto based fashion designer

April 30, 2012

Spiritual corruption, a new brand of corruption: All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Justice Marcel baffles Nigerians Justice Marcel Awokulehin, the judge who cleared James Ibori of any wrongdoing when Ibori stood trial in Nigeria, announced last week that his “conscience is clear.” The judge’s submission immediately sparked an informal discussion on the conscience. A Warri lady, who gave her name simply as Yeye, told... Read More

A pinch of salt, a riff off news, is satire

April 30, 2012

Technology 101: Innovation or Imitation- The path of an emerging industry

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Developers need to perform a critical analysis of the Nigerian system and build what’s needed by the people; or link up with those who have these ideas. As I surfed the World Wide Web last week, I came across something disturbing. At first, I came across an ad pointing to a Nigerian developed... Read More

facebook, imitation, Nigerian start up, Technology 101

April 30, 2012

Opinion: GEJ is not clueless, GEJ is weak

by Femi Owolabi “If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.” -George W. Bush. Pick anything against the former President Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Matthew Obasanjo, corruption or whatever, but I challenge you to list ten major security challenges heard of during his reign. Ten major ones. I... Read More

boko haram, GEJ

April 30, 2012

Elnathan John: How to run a one-man business

by Elnathan John You are the type of person our President loves. Every well meaning capitalist government loves an entrepreneur. You are the future of the middle class. You are a business owner. While your lazy classmates (if you even entered a class) hustled with CV’s in brown envelopes for government salaries, you built a... Read More

Business, garri, jonathan, service

April 30, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: The road mess travelled… (YNaija FrontPage)

They may never have heard of Twitter, or the term ‘Occupy Nigeria’, but they, like me and the multitude of social-media-active persons I know, all share in the nagging sense of victimhood that Nigeria confers on us all. Last Friday afternoon I left Lagos to travel to Ife, to speak at TEDxIfe. Having missed the... Read More

bad road, boko haram, lagos/ibadan expressway, YNaija Frontpage

April 30, 2012

Report: Two students arrested for campus murder

by Seyi Lawal In Ekiti, the State Police Command has arrested two students for allegedly killing a final year student at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Sola Falade, a 400 level student at the Faculty of Education was hacked to death last Thursday when two rival cult groups unleashed terror on the students in hostels outside the... Read More

Ado-Ekiti, cult, Murder, students

April 30, 2012

Controversial US pastor burns Korans in protest despite US advice to re consider

by Chi Ibe US pastor Terry Jones has burned more copies of the Koran and a depiction of the prophet Mohammed to protest the imprisonment of a Christian pastor in Iran, The Gainesville Sun has reported. Jones, who is from Florida, protested the imprisonment of Youcef Nadarkhani at a burning ceremony attended by 20 people and... Read More

burning, Koran, pastor Terry Jones, Youcef Nadarkhani

April 30, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vatican condemns Boko Haram’s attacks on Nigerian Christians

by Seyi Lawal Following the latest terror attack on a church in Kano, the Vatican has been forced to react. Yesterday, it condemned what it called “terrorist” attacks on Christians called for restraint against a cycle of violence. “The new terrorist attacks in Kenya and Nigeria at Christian celebrations are horrible and despicable acts,” Vatican spokesman... Read More

boko haram, christian, condemns, nigeria, Vatican

April 29, 2012

FaithNaija: ‘I Found Love’ by BeBe Winans

by Seyi Lawal BeBe knows how to lift your spirits! . Bless you.

bebe, Faith, Inspiration, Video

April 29, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Zion Idibia, 2face’s son celebrates fourth birthday in style

Happy Birthday Zion, 4 years old? No be small tin o! Zion’s mother is Sunmbo Ajaba, former banker who also has an older son, Nino with 2face

2face, Sunmbo Ajaba, Tuface

April 29, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “PZ Cussons recruiting” plus 10 more

Get a Job in Nigeria: Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! PZ Cussons Recruiting Vacancies in Oil & Gas Company in Port Harcourt, Various Positions Food, Beverage and Tobacco Company... Read More

“PZ Cussons Recruiting, Jobs, nigeria, The YNaija Job Hub

April 29, 2012

Competition: 5 brides to win the ‘Cinderella Experience’

by Seyi Lawal Ladies, have you ever dreamt of owning handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery. Well now you could be one of the 5 Lucky brides who will get an opportunity to relax and win freebies before their wedding day! These brides also stand the chance of winning fantastic prizes ranging from a trip to Ibeshe beach resort, handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery, up... Read More

brides, Swarovski crystal, wedding day

April 29, 2012

#bbcafricadebate: The way to Africa’s progress

by Adebowale Adekunbi Africans do have noble dreams about the future although they are blighted today. Their faith, crave and desire for prosperity is undeniable. The people better understand that power belongs to them and elected officials should be anxious more than ever, to deliver. Today, the eyes of the world keenly observe this continent… Read More

#bbcdebate on africa, Africans, Basic infrastructure, corruption, development

April 29, 2012

#AMAA2012Review: Asa, 2face and the power of performance

by Collins Eboru The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have come and gone but it still leaves a tang of excitement and hope for the future in the Nigerian music scene, strange as that might seem. It gave us a chance to step into the new age and see how real super stars perform. While... Read More

2face, AMAA, Asa, performance

April 29, 2012

Rita Dominic Exclusive: “I have worked so hard”

by Collins Eboru As part of our major feature this week, reviewing the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards, we sat down for a conversation with Best Actress winner and continental icon Rita Dominic. You can’t help but love her! Q. How do you feel about your recent win at the AMAAs? A. Emmm. (smiles) I... Read More

AMAA, nollywood, rita dominic

April 29, 2012

Photo of the Day: Nigerian policeman on duty

A reader sent this in. No helmet: ✓ Can of beer: ✓ Cigarette: ✓ Terrified rider: ✓ Nigerian police force: working hard to keep our country safe. God speed, good gentleman.

photo of the day, police

April 29, 2012

Monkey Business: Don’t bore us – get to the Chorus!

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr God knows the number of lies I’ve told this year to employers and class reps just to keep up with my schedule. From cancer scares to asthma attacks and therapy sessions, I had faked it all. Occasionally, I take time off my busy schedule to attend classes. Particularly hectic is filming... Read More

Benin, classes, monkey business, shalewa, Tinsel

April 29, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: I want the Nigeria of my JAMB days back (YNaija FrontPage)

The body language of the Federal Government leaves Nigerians with a confidence level that is below zero. There is an almost conscious attempt to constantly remind us that we are on our own. My second choice when I wrote my JAMB exams in 1996 was the University of Maiduguri. I had an uncle that lectured... Read More

boko haram, JAMB, security

April 29, 2012

Dele Momodu: Waiting for that Good Nigerian

Terrorism survives on propaganda and its main propeller is the media. The attack on the Nigerian media two days ago was therefore a tactical error. Fellow Nigerians, it is with ultimate sadness that I write to you barely 48 hours after the Thisday offices were mercilessly shattered by bombs in Abuja and Kaduna. Only last... Read More

boko haram, Bomb, Dele Momodu, Media, Nigerian, ThisDay

April 29, 2012

Man dies after testicular strangulation by angry woman

by Seyi Lawal A Chinese man has been killed after a woman squeezed his testicles until he collapsed during a fight over a parking space. The Huffington post reports that an unidentified 41-year-old woman in China’s Haiku City, Hainan Province tried to park her scooter in front of a local store, but the store owner, the... Read More

China, fight, parking, testicles

April 28, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Photo from Gbemileke Oyinsan and Titi Adelagun’s wedding today

by Hauwa Gambo Voice-over artist and media entrepreneur, Gbemileke Oyinsan, formally wedded his fiancee of many years, model and Inspiration FM OAP, Titi Adelagun today in Lagos. Two celebrity weddings in one day? Congrats, you two!

April 28, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Photo from Chidi Mokeme’s wedding today (Just one!)

by Hauwa Gambo The actor and entrepreneur had his traditional wedding to his wife Jane last week, and the white wedding was today. Congrats, Chidi! More photos later.

chidi mokeme, wedding

April 28, 2012

Something New: Billz- ‘Donkey Dope’

by Seyi Lawal Billz (real name Dele Hassan) is a rapper & singer from Abeokuta, Ogun State but resides in Lagos. Here is his official first single ‘Donkey Dope.’ Click here to listen:BILLZ – Donkey_Dope1

‘Donkey Dope’, Billz, Something New:

April 28, 2012

Let there be light! 6 ways to glam up after dark

by Esho Wemimo Dressing for the night involves using bold items of clothing as well as well as make up. This is because it’s harder to get noticed in a neutral toned ensemble after the sun has gone down. To make a bold fashion statement after sunset, here are some tips. 1. Bold make up Red... Read More

fashion, night out, sequins

April 28, 2012

From the Magazine: ‘Surprise Me’- Wale Adetula

By Thetoolsman Kicker: When it comes to relationships, it pays to go the extra mile Would you forget it if you found a wristwatch in one of your shoes with a note attached while you’re dressing up for work in the morning? I love surprises. Well, the good ones. I tell this to everyone and... Read More

from the magazine, love and relationships

April 28, 2012

Samsung takes over from Nokia as biggest handset maker

Seyi Lawal Long gone are the days when a good number of people in your circle had a Nokia phone. Now Samsung is the biggest-selling mobile manufacturer in the world. According to an industry study, Samsung shipped 93.5 million handsets in the first quarter of 2012 while Nokia shipped 82.7 million. AFP reported that this... Read More

nokia, profit, Samsung, smatphone

April 28, 2012

Report: KFC ordered to pay £5.1 million to brain damaged chicken wrap victim

Chi Ibe Kentucky Fried Chicken, the fast food giant who recently opened outlets in Nigeria was on Friday ordered to pay £5.1 million to an Australian girl who experienced severe brain damage and was paralysed after eating a chicken wrap. In 2005, after Monika Samaan ate a “Twister” wrap containing chicken and salad from... Read More

court, food poisoning, kfc

Soni Daniel: Mr. President, Let this subsidy mess be Nigeria’s last

Hello, Simple: See the Afro Urban collection by Toronto-based designer, Cynthia Kio

Spiritual corruption, a new brand of corruption: All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

Technology 101: Innovation or Imitation- The path of an emerging industry

Opinion: GEJ is not clueless, GEJ is weak

Elnathan John: How to run a one-man business

Tolu Ogunlesi: The road mess travelled… (YNaija FrontPage)

Report: Two students arrested for campus murder

Controversial US pastor burns Korans in protest despite US advice to re consider

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vatican condemns Boko Haram’s attacks on Nigerian Christians

FaithNaija: ‘I Found Love’ by BeBe Winans

SNAPSHOT: Zion Idibia, 2face’s son celebrates fourth birthday in style

The YNaija Job Hub: “PZ Cussons recruiting” plus 10 more

Competition: 5 brides to win the ‘Cinderella Experience’

#bbcafricadebate: The way to Africa’s progress

#AMAA2012Review: Asa, 2face and the power of performance

Rita Dominic Exclusive: “I have worked so hard”

Photo of the Day: Nigerian policeman on duty

Monkey Business: Don’t bore us – get to the Chorus!

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: I want the Nigeria of my JAMB days back (YNaija FrontPage)

Dele Momodu: Waiting for that Good Nigerian

Poked from the grave: New Social Networking site connects you with the dead

Man dies after testicular strangulation by angry woman

SNAPSHOT: Photo from Gbemileke Oyinsan and Titi Adelagun’s wedding today

SNAPSHOT: Photo from Chidi Mokeme’s wedding today (Just one!)

Something New: Billz- ‘Donkey Dope’

Let there be light! 6 ways to glam up after dark

From the Magazine: ‘Surprise Me’- Wale Adetula

Samsung takes over from Nokia as biggest handset maker

Report: KFC ordered to pay £5.1 million to brain damaged chicken wrap victim

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