Considering the recent counter-revelations of which turned the judge to an accused? We might not be off-track if we do not expect any more probes Recently, the Nigerian atmosphere has been inundated with probes and more probes. No doubt, in trying to recall, one would easily be forgiven for skipping out on one or two.... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo You’ve got to be tired of people going to events and coming back without the truth. Amazing! Excellent! Successful!, they crow – even when the world knows that just didn’t happen. This time, it was a bit too much. How are we going to grow unless someone tells content owners and everyone else... Read More
by Chi Ibe What: Phone Swap Movie Premiere. Where: Eko Hotel VI. When: 17 March, 2012.
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! Reputable Building Company recruiting in 4 Positions Freight Company recruiting in 10 positions University Press ltd recruiting in 4... Read More
Wilfred Okiche with additional report from Lekan Olarenwaju The full nominations list for the 8th season of the African Academy Awards (AMAA) has been announced and as always, Nigerian films and actors do not disappoint to represent as they make a strong showing this year too. Sara Bletcher’s ‘Otelo’ Burning leads with 13 nominations including Best... Read More
by Joy Isi Bewaji A Man’s Story is an unprecedented and unique documentary that focuses on the dynamic force of energy, passion and colour of an A-list designer who continues to break boundaries Judging by the man that just walked passed, it could mean an immaculate suit, a warm smile, cool demeanor, a decent accent, a store... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju In a recent statement, the founder of the Latter Rain Assembly and convener of Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has spoken on the state of the nation, saying that he does not have faith in the present government. The religious leader said that the present administration is not competent enough to make... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju In a speech delivered Thursday at a Commonwealth Lecture in London, award-winning Nigerian writer, Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about the importance of what she termed “realist literature”. “The world of realist literature is not the same as the real world,” she said, addressing the 2012 Commonwealth theme of ‘Connecting Cultures’. “but... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju From Fernando Torres finally ending his 5-month goal drought to more on the Mo’ Hits break up, check out what had everybody talking on twitter yesterday. @ged: Praise the Lord! Fenando Torres has finally located the goal post. [the news reaches Barcelona] – http://t.co/2liHDzzA @maryero: The day Mo Abudu allows her guests... Read More
Last week I wrote about the “Stay-outers” versus “Engagers” conundrum: the questions that many well-meaning (emphasis on that) young Nigerians will increasingly have to face and deal with in the near future. I observed that “all too often we have seen ‘good’ men and women go into government and come out unrecognisable. Intelligent persons climb... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju A muslim cleric mediating in peace talks between the Nigerian government and the Boko Haram Islamist sect has announced he will be quitting the talks. Ibrahim Datti Ahmed on Sunday announced he would no longer be taking part in the discussions, accusing the government of insincerity. Ahmed, who was once a former close friend of... Read More
by Seyi Lawal You could cut the excitement from various sections of young people as they gather from around the country for the historic Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders happening from 9am today at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre in Lagos. Speakers already in Lagos include the Headline Speaker Obiageli Ezekwesili, the governors... Read More
by Seyi Lawal A reader sent this in. It all makes a bit more sense now, doesn’t it? During church worship when people raise their hands in the air and sing, “You are my morning star!” We’ll never again assume that we all mean the same thing.
by Lekan Olanrewaju D’Banj’s new video for Oliver Twist is finally here. Directed by Sesan Ogunro, the star-studded affair features lots of flashing lights (seriously, it should have come with a warning for photo-sensitive epileptics) as well as cameos by Kanye West, Keisha Bucnanan, Big Sean, Eddie Kadi, and more. Check it out
by Chi Ibe A reader sent this in. Imagine getting stuck in a Lagos traffic jam, sitting in this white Limousine? There’s only one way to survive- get out and run! It’s just a very painful picture to look at and nerve-racking too because wherever its going, forget it! It’s a long tin! Do you have interesting... Read More
‘King of nations’ is the group’s 4th album and does not depart much from the tested, albeit winning formula of the last album. Wilfred Okiche In 2008, a little known quartet named Midnight Crew released their third album, ‘Igwe.’ The album’s lead single (of the same title) quickly generated a force of life of its... Read More
by Joy Ehonwa When it rains, it pours; but this should come as no surprise to regular observers of Tinsel Town now. First of all there’s the tiny matter of Fred Ade-William’s memory coming back just as suddenly as it disappeared. He now remembers everything and is desperate to make it up to Sheila. He’s... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju So I read my colleague’s piece on Don Jazzy being the one to lose in the Mo’ Hits fall out and I had to scoff. As expected, my eyes were subjected to opinions, in agreement or otherwise, from people who believe there’s some form of glory in pretending to be the online... Read More
Caveat: Before you read on, let me state that I am a Christian and I believe in Jesus and the gospel. Cynically, some questions can be asked: Why take offering(s) from the congregation to build universities that the same congregation cannot afford to put their kids through? What I do not believe in is the... Read More
by Mohammed Buhari In 2010, I was appointed a United Nation Peace Ambassador by the Interreligious and Inter Federations of World Peace (IIFWP), a division of the United Nations in recognition of my performance as a Millennium Development Goal Ambassador and a member of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) a body under the United... Read More
by Chi Ibe Okay, first let me say I am firmly #TeamDonJazzy. Well, not really. I am #TeamMoHits. But if (perhaps, when?) D’banj and Don Jazzy do finally – officially – break up, I am unquestionably #TeamDonJazzy. So, understandably, now that he is being played as the underdog in the unfolding drama over a rumoured... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Justice Alfa Belgore’s Committee on Constitution Amendments has, in it’s report, rejected the proposed single seven year presidency tenure. The controversial proposal led to various accusations on Thursday, with nascent Coalition of Northern Leaders, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, warningthe Belgore Committee against any plot to elongate President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, and describing... Read More
…what we discovered last week was that the DG of the SEC has allegedly been eating quite a lot. ‘Arunma’ literally means ‘good body’ in Igbo. With the sort of buzz Ms Arunma Oteh got on social media, when she was newly appointed as the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was obvious... Read More
‘…We have seen His glory…’ John 1:14 NIV The Bible says: ‘The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came…full of grace and truth.’ To know the Lord Jesus Christ personally is to love Him, to love Him is to... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju It’s finally here! The Future Awards Symposium on governance and leadership will be holding tomorrow – 19 March at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre, Lagos. The Headline Speaker is Obiageli Ezekwesili, the World Bank Vice-President for Africa. The theme for the Symposium remains “The Challenge of Responsible Governance: How Can This Generation Do... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo This whole story is clumsy – so clumsy that even the artistes under the Mo’ Hits label (one of whom we have spoken to on condition of anonymity) are not exactly clear what is going on; unless this particular artiste is part of the cast in a complex mind game produced and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Ebedoz’s new music video which was shot in the city of Toronto, is fast becoming a hit. The official video to his single ‘Escape’ is off his 2011 mixtape “Just Boarded”. The sky is the limit for this Toronto based artist. Watch video here:
by Wilfred Okiche ‘Adesuwa’, the big budget epic movie helmed by prolific director, Lancelot Imasuen is ready and arrives cinemas nationwide on 4, May. The lavish epic is based on real happenings and centers on a vassal chief Obi Olise who demeans his throne because of a woman who has already being betrothed to Oba Akengbuda Of old... Read More
by Chi Ibe Rayce has dropped his new single, ‘Tested OK.’ The new track is a real feel good song. Click here to listen: Rayce-Tested-Ok
We caught up with Mustafa Hassanlini who showcased his designs at the just concluded AMFW 2012 in Lagos. He took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to YNaija. When did you get into fashion? Well, I made my first dress in 1999, but I officially started fashion professionally in 2006. How did... Read More