by Lekan Olanrewaju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out denying allegations that he was responsible for the proposed third term agenda, and blamed the National Assembly, claiming they initiated it. Still flogging that poor horse, the ex-president said an exclusive interview with Channels Television: “Third term was one out of over a hundred clauses that... Read More
Now the PDP convention is over I would have avoided the much talked about PDP convention if I could. As an Abuja resident, I thank God the thousands of policemen for the event was not tested. I managed to avoid most of the traffic caused by the closure of roads around the Eagle Square, venue... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola As long as the opposition keeps acting like spoilt kids, the PDP would be celebrating a landslide in 2015 Tinubu Mythology Contest The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola is sponsoring a South-West wide “Tinubu Mythology Contest,” as part of activities to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of the A.C.N leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Aregbesola,... Read More
Seyi Lawal J Martins has released the video for his new single titled ‘Fine Fine Love.’ As J Martins shows in the video, a new dance style might be finding its way to parties and clubs pretty soon. The video was shot in Cote D’ Iviore and directed by Grand Poucet with Areel Groupe for... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Just yesterday rising star Davido revealed on Twitter that he had been commissioned the new face of MTN’s Pulse campaign. MTN describes Pulse as “the new youth value proposition that connects and offers unlimited fun and friendship to young people across Nigeria.” He featured in a commercial which was shot two days... Read More
I have just come back from an amazing three days in Washington DC with President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Jon Stewart and about 1000 students from around the world who are committed to action in making a positive impact on the world. While I am unable to write a full blog post on the highlights of... Read More
What is it about women and constantly wanting to outdo each other in the looks department? As the stylist tucked the last curl neatly into place, I gave her a warm smile through the mirror, reached into my purse and paid for the makeover—not forgetting to leave a generous tip for her trouble. The mirror... Read More
by Seyi Lawal What a gig! It was amazing and fun on Saturday, 31 March, where socialites in Lagos came together again to enjoy a night of networking, great music from DJ Sose, cocktails and the Olmeca Golden Sun experience at Likwid Lounge, Samuel Manuwa Street, Victoria Island. Celebrities and popular personalities like Dj Jimmy Jatt, Olisa Adibua, Jazzman Olofin, Praiz,... Read More
— by Chi Ibe ‘One Mic Naija’ is back this month with some of the biggest and most interesting live performers—not just in Nigeria, but in Africa! Sound Sultan, Teeto and Chidinma are billed to perform, as is Dee Moneey, who is hailed as the Ghananian wunderkind. The event is slated to take place on the 29th of April. Since her Project... Read More
by ‘Nubi Kayode The Co-Creation Hub (CCHub) is a really cool place—at least for the techies and business development men and women that call it their mecca. Even though it’s been around for less than one year, it has turned out to be the go-to place when it comes to innovation, product development, techified fun, and amazing finger food at... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) called for President Goodluck Jonathan to be impeached by the National Assembly over what it referred to as the “soliciting of bribes” over the church donated by a government contractor to the president’s community. The Presidency immediately retorted, ridiculing the party and referring to the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu With the theme, “Building Capacity for a New Generation: The Case for Youth Leadership in Africa”, the 2012 Oxford University Pan-African Conference is scheduled to take place on 5th May. The event is set to be the largest gathering of African students in the United Kingdom, and should focus on the importance... Read More
by Elnathan John Power is sweet. No one knows this eternal truth better than you. Some days –especially in the early days after the tragic loss– you lie down, wondering how it all happened. You no longer have free government money, no armed orderlies and SSS operatives, no official cars with sirens and green plate... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Group Executive Director (GED), Refining and Petrochemical of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Philip Chukwu, in Kaduna, on Tuesday, announced that the three refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna have been revived and are now running. “We have seen the Kaduna refinery increase production from a very low level to what... Read More
… change will not come from Freedom Park or NLC House, it is better to hedge their bets on the Three Arms Zone. Will the Falanas, Utomis, Agbakobas, Odumakins et al run dogged campaigns to get into the National Assembly? Somewhere on my bucket list is a sub-list of three people I want to meet, all... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on Tuesday called for the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, due to the fact that they believed the President had solicited bribes from a construction company. President Jonathan had, at the inauguration of a church in his hometown, said that the managing director of... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its dedication to the eradication of corruption from the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ruling party pledged to work together with the federal government to “broaden the dragnet of the anti-corruption crusade”. “The party will soon undertake a multi dimensional engagement with the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo In this video, 2face Idibia dedicates his song, One Love to Trayvon Martin, 17-year-old black American kid shot and killed by neightbourhood watchman George Zimmerman. According to his official Youtube channel, this special acoustic version is “To show his concern and plea for love and unity, irrespective of your colour or... Read More
by Chi Ibe So, Cossy Orjiakor is telling you this, guys: ‘You want me” Don’t tell us you don’t know Cossy. With lyrics such as “You see in my car rolling like a star that I am…. You wanna grind on me, you wanna roll on me … no way; I’m expensive bobo” – the... Read More
by Seyi Lawal GAISE returns in 2012 with a brand new video for the massive new remix of ‘The Movie Song.’ It is produced by Manie X and directed by DJ Tee. He uses ‘The Movie Song’ to communicate the bible story of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ in a humorous and witty... Read More
by Hycinth Iyereosa What: The Essential Bridal Handbook launch. Where: Civic Centre Victoria Island, Lagos When: 30 March 2012.
by Hauwa Gambo Were you that easy? It’s only Yaw’s April Fool’s Day Comedy Show! Seriously though – you thought we’d put up pictures of anyone’s lovers? Eeww. What: April Fool Play Where: Muson Centre, Onikan, lagos When: 31 March, 2012 Photos: Hycinth Iyereosa ... Read More
A long-term relationship with him would have limited my life! His rejection was a gift to me! Can you relate to any of these rejection scenarios? Parents disapprove of us, even walk out of our lives or force us out of theirs. Friends call us names on the playground and gossip behind our backs. We hit... Read More
by Femke van Zeijl All of a sudden I see it too. The cramped expressions on faces, the throbbing veins in people’s necks, the eyes spewing fire over nothing. From the outside Lagosians appear to be in a constant state of rage. ‘Animal! Beast! You idiot!’ The taxi driver’s following lines are lost on me because... Read More
by Ugodre Mike: Hi Ugo, I need a car loan how do I get one? Ugo: Getting a car loan in Nigeria is not that difficult provided you are qualified for it. The following steps may just give you a shot at getting the loan Mike: Hold on. Qualified? How is one qualified? Ugo: Nigerian... Read More
Photography by Hycinth Iyereosa What: That Trace Thang! Where: Harbour Point Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 30 March 2012
by Joy Isi Bewaji This is the concluding part of the report publicists and celebrities can’t stop raving about. Isi Bewaji’s points are very enlightening and her step-by-step advice is easy to follow. Bad Behaviour 3: Saying all the wrong things: If your words (good or bad) frequently find their way to the front page of tabloids... Read More