by Rachel Ogbu The African Union on Monday endorsed the candidacy of finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become World Bank president. At the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party which took place over the weekend in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala, thanked African leaders for their backing in her bid to lead the World Bank. In a... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has spoken out against proposed dialogues by the government with the Boko Haram sect. Speaking in Kaduna at the 46th Convention of the United Church of Christ in Nigeria, Oritsejafor warned of the consequences of discussing with the sect: “Who... Read More
Before we begin the North vs the South divide, we must understand the political parties plus ruling elites have the same ideology of remaining in power till they die; they don’t see young Nigerians with equal rights to lead this nation. What caught my attention this past weekend is a subtle message being sent out... Read More
The result of his bid to override the bid of the people – in a country that has seen neither military nor constitutional coups – is but a diminished image, as well as street celebrities following the announcement of his defeat. The praise is rushing in, and the pride spreads across Africa; as once again... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Ohimai Amaize is known to many young Nigerians and others for his activism and his work in public office – from the EFCC to his present assignment working for the Minister of Youth Development. His recent public announcement of his pitching his tent with the PDP drew sharp surprise amongst his observers... Read More
by Mercy Abang If you ask me I will tell you that politics is the most successful business in Nigeria today. Everything else takes backseat because politicians make sure they bring politics into everything we do. But will this stop anytime soon? One thing must be made clear to the young generation, a ‘’siddon look’’... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju “We had ‘amala’ and vegetable soup with hot pepper in Abiola’s house.” In a new interview with The Sun, former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken out against former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as somebody who “has learnt the... Read More
Pictures by Hycinth Iyereosa What: ‘Segun Osoba Biography (The Newspaper Years) Book Launch Where: Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. When: 22 March, 2012
by Stanley Azuakola MTN to give call credits to politicians who’ve lost their credibility. PETA sues Oteh The last hasn’t been heard about that dinner bill incurred by the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms Arunma Oteh, at the Transcorp Hotel. A group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sued Ms... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Just keep writing everything that comes to your mind. This is how many popular bloggers today draft their posts within 15 – 60 minutes. So, you’ve always wanted to own a blog but you’ve been limited by that one reason why many others have refused to start blogging -TIME. Time, Time Time! Of course,... Read More
by Onoshenuasi Nwabuikwu Public hearings as TV entertainment? If there’s any difference between the public hearings and other programmes on TV, it’ll have to be that the hearings are more interesting (invariably), for good or bad reason. However public hearings even though somewhat upgraded from the ubiquitous but toothless government committees, appear to be to (just)... Read More
It gets better! YNaija introduces you to Dutch writer and journalist, Femke van Zeijl who has been traveling across sub-Saharan Africa for about 10 years. Now she trades her, um, nomadic existence for a permanent position in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. Follow Femke’s journeys through her new life in Africa’s most populous country. The... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Ever heard of the guy tech-heads are calling Nigeria’s Mark Zuckerberg? No? Well, he’s a Nigerian entrepreneur who is changing the way students in Africa receive education through online resources. 23 years old Gossy Ukanwoke has created the Students Circle Network, an academic social network platform and also plans to launch an online university for... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju You think the Arunma Oteh-Herman Hembe scandal is the worst of them all? Well think again. Since the Fourth Republic kicked off, we’ve rolled from one legislative drama to the next! In the wake of the current “Mealgate” scandal rocking the Nigerian Senate and Securities and Exchanges Commission, we’ve been forced once again... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Just as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, one of three nominees running for World Bank presidency, has – in an interview with Reuters – called for a “level playing field”, Lant Pritchett, a professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, who also worked at the World Bank for 17 years, has spoken out about... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Activities marking the 25th anniversary of the country’s most popular beauty pageant, the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria pageant (MBGN) kicks off Tuesday, 27th March, with the zonal screening for this year’s contestants. According to organisers, the screening process will begin in Benin City, Edo state and will touch base in two... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju A few days ago, an NGO called for the Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, to take a psychiatric examination. According to the letter, this is due to what they describe as his erratic behaviour which has “put his sanity into question”. While it is almost certainly an exaggeration to say the governor... Read More
What are you up to this time? I’ve seen you making frantic phone calls and generally appearing busy Oh boy, tings are happening. Campaign don start o Campaign? Isn’t 2015 a bit too far away at this point? Who’s talking 2015? We’re talking 2012 Sah! Iweala for President Huh? As usual you’re to be found... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju From more arguments about Bishop David Oyedepo’s right, or lack thereof to launch an airline to thoughts on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency bid, check out the top tweets from yesterday. @ogundamisi: Ngozi Okonjo Iweala must stay & support her CASSAVANOMICS president! No running away jumping from D Titanic! Una must salvage Nigeria @DeleMomodu: In 13... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Sent in by a reader. The “jambite” above was pictured at the Joint Admission Matriculation Examination (colloquially called ‘JAMB’) displaying quite the creative method to ensure she doesn’t fail the examination. Let’s look at this photo for one moment, there are some things wrong with it? First, that paper is too big, havent you heard of... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju While residents all over the country suffer the effects of blackouts due to Kainji dam being shut down, Rivers State gears up to begin enjoying uninterrupted power supply. Governor Rotimi Amaechi assured that the people of the state would be economically empowered with the provision of stable power supply. He said this in a statement through... Read More
A New York Times article published today trails extremist sect, Boko Haram’s “sinister” new target – schools. See excerpts below, as written by Adam Nossiter: The insurgent violence stalking northern Nigeria has struck a long list of official targets, killing police and army officers, elected officials, high-ranking civil servants, United Nations workers and other perceived... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo SaharaReporters.com, in an investigation, is reporting that the running costs for the aircraft under the control of Winner’s Chapel leader, Bishop David Oyedepo led to the decision to launch the airline ‘Dominion Air’. According to them, sources indicate that this was the fallback option, when attempts to sell off the aircraft were... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Former MTN Project fame West Africa winner, Iyanya has put out the video for his single, ‘Kukere’. The video was directed by Patrick Ellis and features for a change, video vixens with some flesh on their bones. Be warned though, you may fall in love with the exotic dance moves. Watch here:
by Joy Isi Bewaji Not the “native doctor”, silly! Come on! Lol! So, you have found “the one”, huh? He was at that party, you lifted your dress a little to show off your thighs the minute he walked passed. He looked back, liked what he saw; told the waiter to send a bottle to your... Read More
by Ofordile Tony-Okeke “Archbishop dey enjoy, Pope self dey enjoy, Imam self dey enjoy, My brother wetin you say?” – Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The above are words from the song of an African Legendary musician whose music continues to inspire me and sound anew whenever it is played. In writing this piece, I take inspiration... Read More
by Seyi Lawal By 2020, Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, along with four other of Africa’s largest cities, will each have consumer spending of $25 billion or more. That’s comparable to spending in India’s business hub of Mumbai, according to a McKinsey & Co. report. According to the Associated Press, the reason for this is that... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Nigerian Musicians Sound Sultan, Goldie and Weird MC have been endorsed by the United Nations as Peace Ambassadors. Their appointments were announced on March 23, 2012 during a ceremony where they were presented with ambassador for peace certificates. Ambassadors for Peace are committed to working beyond race, religion and nationality and accept a... Read More
It gets better! YNaija introduces you to Dutch writer and journalist, Femke van Zeijl who has been traveling across sub-Saharan Africa for about 10 years. Now she trades, um, her nomadic existence for a permanent position in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. Follow Femke’s journeys through her new life in Africa’s most populous country. The... Read More