Aunty Ngozi, for the good of Africans and black people world over (and those that really care about us), you must not take up that position, even if you are found to be the most qualified for it Dear Aunty Ngozi, Good afternoon. Hope everyone is well at home. How is the weather and NEPA?... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo On Rubbin’ Minds today, the topic is “Who wants to party?” – and it explores issues and learning points around young people and how to drive an effective change agenda through the Nigerian governance system. In the past week, there has been a spirited debate amongst young leaders from across the country... Read More
by Ugodre You know what they say; tax is the only constant thing in life along with rain. The Nigerian tax law provides several means by which one can avoid paying tax. This is not to be confused with tax evasion, which is considered illegal in Nigeria. Tax evasion refers to a deliberate act on... Read More
Immediately I walked out of the immigration point into the baggage claim area, the stench hit me. For all I cared, I might as well have been standing right inside a giant diaper while I got peed on! I honestly do not remember the last time I smelt urine so bad. The smell seemed just... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the re-run election for the Kebbi governorship held, as conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Marred by widespread apathy, the election was also boycotted by the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) whose candidate, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, accused INEC of unfairness leading to the election. “From the onset, there was... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju It was a battle of egos on Friday night, as two popular journalists and very opinionated men faced off on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight over the recent killing of a young man in America – an incident that has started off a nation-wide row over race. In case you’ve missed the story, Trayvon Martin... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo “When person marry, wetin dem dey do sef?” “I think I am getting married today…” With these typically humorous tweets, Timi Dakolo announced his wedding to the mother of his son, Busola today. The wedding held in Ilorin, Kwara State, in a low-key church ceremony with close family and friends. The singer of the touching ‘Cry’ and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal In this 2011 message, Reverend Sam Adeyemi reminds Christians of eternity. “If they want to be skeptical, they will be skeptical; If they want to believe they will believe,” Pastor Sam, as he is fondly called, says in this gripping message about the existence of Hell-fire. “Every human being has the power of... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju A former militant leader in the Niger Delta has been linked to a security deal with the government. According to the Associated Press, Government Ekpumopolo, or Government Tompolo as he is known, been connected to a private security company which signed a $103 million deal with the government to patrol and protect... Read More
Remember this country belongs to all of us; we must therefore crave for a platform that strengthens the national integration that is genuine. I have said it in many of my arguments, and I still say it—one of the major roots of Nigeria’s problems is our inability to harmonise our cultural differences. The perceived... Read More
by ‘Seun Salami Only Rosco’s thing is sweeter than that Indomie and egg in this life, you have to believe me. This place is not my house, but I live here. It is not the type of place you want to call your home. Sometimes, I wonder how I have managed to call... Read More
Toni Payne is in many ways an entertainment industry guru, earning the titles of Manager, Publicist and now On Air Personality. She has been in the news this week for her new TV reality show, My Champayne Life and yesterday, Joy Bewaji (@joybewaji) took over our twitter and got her to talk about recent events,... Read More
Photography by Hycinth Iyereosa What: Youth Marketer Converge Series Day 2 Where: Rowe Park Yaba, Lagos. When: 28 March, 2012.
by Chude Jideonwo Since he took the name 2face in 1996, Innocent Ujah Idibia has led the way for his industry, for his peers, and for Nigeria. He has managed to out-last and out-shine without seeming to make an effort, and he shares a relentlessly inspiring tale. I focused on producing better music and doing my work.... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde, is pictured above displaying footwear “equipped” with mobile phones and smuggled into examination halls by some candidates during the United Tertiary Matriculation Examination last week. Well at least the students were innovative about it.
Seyi Lawal After the successful debut of the Olmeca Golden Sun party in Nigeria on 17 March, the gig is making a return for a second edition taking place today at the Likwid Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. Just like its debut gig, this Sun party is going to be a fabulous night with great music,... Read More
by Wemimo Esho The maxi skirt is the opposite of the mini skirt. They are full-bodied, long, free-flowing and usually not as clingy. The maxi skirt is very weather appropriate right now because of the light material that they are made with. They come in plain patterns, floral and in animal prints too and of course... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2012 UTME, revealing that only 3 candidates scored above 300. The JAMB Registrar Prof. Dibu Ojerinde made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, and also revealed that the results of 27, 266 candidates out of the 1,053,931 which were registered... Read More
The leadership in its infinite uselessness refuses to pass laws or create policies that might safeguard the lives of Nigerian women… The lives of women in Nigeria prove increasingly difficult day by day, and as a woman who happens to be Nigerian, I am especially bothered by that state of things. There is the horror... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian government has spoken out on discrimination against people with autism. Last Thursday, the Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, addressed the press in Abuja, saying that the government was concerned about discriminatory practices against individuals with autism, lamenting that some individuals end up being “locked in cages and fed like animals It is not... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo “The twin imperatives of trying to end a bloody northern Nigeria Islamist rebellion led by Boko Haram and dismantle the fuel subsidies that are one of the country’s main sources of corruption (but are also, awkwardly, generally popular for keeping gas prices low) requires bold leadership of Jonathan, who is finishing his... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Onye Ubanatu is a Cinematographer and Producer who has worked with the likes of ABC News, CNN, BBC, Hydra motors, Guinness Nigeria, Deageo, Cadbury , UBA, MTN, ZAIN, Lufodo Academy of performing arts, Moments With Mo and Chevron, just to name a few. He won the Future Award for Screen Producer of The Year in 2009... Read More
by Lucas Togan What is this entire hullabaloo about Bishop David Oyedepo launching an airline? If Christians don’t make exploits as such on earth who should? How are you supposed to make the religion attractive to this material crazed generation we find ourselves in today? Society expects you to live the life of a rap-star... Read More
by Femke van Zeijl I enjoy being known. Migrating to another country is so fundamental a change, not because you have to get to know a new world. ‘Funkeeee!’ Immediately when I come walking around the street corner, they notice me. My neighbours in this little part of Ebute-Metta have not forgotten about... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent subsidy of N27 billion for the supply of fertilisers to rural farmers in 2012. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina made this known yesterday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. “Agriculture in this country... Read More
Anthony Othuke Ominiabohs This is the first instalment for The Weth Chronicles, which is authored by Anthony Othuke Ominiabohs. This story is (strangely) titled “The Four Eyed Monk”. … anyone crazy enough to venture this far must definitely have come from the South or so I had learned from my wanderings. There are things in... Read More
by Chi Ibe I saw the photo on the left yesterday, and I was enraged. The accompanying story that identified the woman in the picture as a victim of domestic violence. I sat in my office and thought, “Certainly, I have to publicise this picture.” No woman deserves that, and any man who does that deserves... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo So you guys have had a field day over the past two days laughing over Jide Taiwo’s attack on women, eh? Well by popular demand, he’s going to get as good as he gave, so leggo ladies! The man with prospects When I am in school dating and searching for love, this is quite alright,... Read More
by Gabriel Ola For there to be change in Nigeria, there must be a revolution. If we won’t have a bloody revolution, then we must have the revolution of the mind This week has seen debate by several writers over the subject of young people joining political parties, especially the People’s Democratic Party. Far from... Read More
Women are too often the candidate (waiting to be chosen), not the voter (with the power of choice). Recently, someone I know—let’s call her “Sally”—was lamenting having been fired from a kindergarten (abroad), for falling pregnant. She was particularly stung because it happened on International Women’s Day. The outpouring of support for Sally struck me as... Read More