by Lekan Olanrewaju The various committees set up in the National Assembly are expected to conclude their work on the 2012 ‘Appropriation Bill’ this week following amendments by the Executive. A deadline was issued by the National Assembly two weeks ago for the committees to forward their reports to the Appropriation Committees of the National Assembly.... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has sworn in five newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners. At the inauguration ceremony which took place on Monday, he advised the new Commissioners, who include Prof. Jacob Jatau, Baba Yusuf, Segun Agbaje, Austine Okojie and Nasir Ayilara, to imbibe the culture of fairness and greater discipline while... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche At some point, this idea must have read great on paper. Only somewhere between conception and execution, the best parts were left out, leaving us with a tedious affair that just struggles to get by. The Royal Arts Academy need no introduction to a Nollywood faithful. Over the years, the outfit has managed to... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Ruggedman is back with a a new video for the single ‘Girl Wyne’ of his ‘Unstoppable’ album. The track features Mallam Spicy and the video has a retro black and white feel to it. Watch here: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1wl9q_VSp4]
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] This Friday, our weekly YNaija Interview was with Mallam Nasir El-rufai, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The interview was conducted by Alkasim Abdulkadir, an international freelance journalist. Here’s an excerpt: @YNaija: Welcome to this week’s edition of the #YNaijaInterview. Our guest today is Mallam Nasir @elrufai. Good morning... Read More
by Chi Ibe This week on What’s Up Africa (WUA), Ikenna Azuike features a debate about the boundaries of African jokes, he also raves about a ‘mysterious’ new African Teletubbies show featuring the Teletubbies dancing to D’Banj’s Oliver Twist. He concludes with music from jazz goddess, Layori and Luis Vuitton’s summer 12 collection inspired by Kenya’s Masai. ‘What’s Up Africa’ is... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang With a single ‘Lakuli’ already blazing on major airwaves across Nigeria and already a street anthem, Luni has dropped a brand new track, ‘One Thing Two’. The song has a fusion of Afro pop and techno beats, and is produced by young and upcoming producer, Antwone, who is just 19. As usual, Luni shows off effortlessly,... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Whether you already have an online audience or anticipated online audience; I can predict what you want for your content. Among other things, you want your articles, blog posts to get the attention of your readers at all times. Here are 5 tips to help you draw the ears of your readers... Read More
by Chi Ibe One of the Independence Day bomb suspects, Tiemkenfa Francis Osvwo, who has been in detention at the Kuje Prison after the 1 October, 2010 bombings in Abuja died on Saturday, 3 March. Detail of the cause of death is still unknown but his lawyer, Festus Keyamo has alleged that he was murdered. At the... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Whitney Houston allegedly had a year-long affair with Michael’s brother, Jermaine Jackson who was married to Hazel Gordy at the time. It was in 1984 when the affair was said to have begun and only Michael knew about it. Whitney’s 1985 song ‘Saving All My Love For You,’ which was about a woman... Read More
I suspect it’s high time we cured ourselves of a certain blind optimism in the power of the ‘youth’. Julius Malema, the man who until recently was the controversial President of the Youth League of the African National Congress (ANC), was born in 1981. That makes him almost two decades younger than the PDP’s immediate... Read More
by Seyi Lawal In case you haven’t heard the news yet, Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed first team coach of Chelsea FC, as Andre Villas-Boas, 34, was sacked after just eight months with the club. A statement on Chelsea’s website Sunday said: “The board would like to record our gratitude for his work and express our... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang 257 days ago, he was the hottest ‘wunderkid’ in football management. On the back of an astonishing season with FC Porto, Roman Abramovich paid out a cheque of about 13.3 million pounds to acquire the services of the 34-year-old. Perhaps that gave Andre Villas-Boas all that confidence. Don’t misunderstand me. The former... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju In an article published Monday by the Daily Times, it is being reported that popular collaborators Don Jazzy and D’Banj are on the verge of parting ways due to “creative and personal differences”. Don Jazzy is said to have moved out of the mansion they once shared at Lekki and refuses to... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The fabulous duo of Joseph Benjamin and Nse Ikpe Etim lock horns in the upcoming relationship drama, ‘Mr & Mrs.’ They play a couple whose marriage tethers on the brink as a result of the husband’s old-fashioned attitudes and double standards. ‘Mr & Mrs’ was produced by Chinwe Egwuagu and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka. It hits cinemas nationwide this... Read More
by Seyi Lawal With a clear majority of around 60 percent vote, Vladimir Putin has pronounced win in Russia’s presidential elections. This means he’s returning for a third term after four years as the country’s Prime Minister. Supporters of Putin gathered with Russian flags and banners outside the Kremlin for a concert to celebrate... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju A 15-year-old Junior Secondary School Student of Educational Legacy College, Ibadan, was allegedly raped by a teacher because she had poor grades. The 43-year-old Arabic teacher, Isiaka Salimonu, is said to have lured the student with promises of holy oil for prayers to improve her academic performance. According to Yetunde, the victim, he had made... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed the food insecurity in Africa on the lack of continuity of agricultural policies and programmes by successive governments. Speaking on Saturday at a forum in Abeokuta organised by the Centre for Human Security (CHS) and Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) on “Best practices in fostering food security in Africa’’,... Read More
From comments on Pastor E.A Adeboye’s predictions about the state of the nation to discussions on unemployment, check out what people were talking about on twitter yesterday. @Shimoshi1: If you own a club and want the coach to win at the simple click of a button always, Why not try football manager? @ogundamisi: 70th... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr For the typical man, only a game of soccer and a bottle of scotch can heighten his pulses. Not for much longer, perhaps. In recent times, the typical man has become arguably untypical. Suddenly, men’s shopping lists have grown as long as their female counterparts, thanks to a steadily... Read More
by Daniel Essien Qhue Concepts, a top events management & PR brand, is set to unveil 25 of Nigeria’s sexiest and intelligent men. They will be representing the six geographical locations of the country and competing for Mr Universe Nigeria Contest. The Contestants will be camped for a week. The host city of the Mr... Read More
by Chi Ibe OK Magazine, the global celebrity magazine is launching in Lagos next week. The magazine supported by MTN has planned a grand style event with The glamorous style studded occasion will be packed with entertainment, food and an official preview of the magazines launch edition. There will be red carpet arrivals, cocktail... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju “You span the breadth of human experience – full of laughter, joy, kindness”. “You were the father any child would dream of having”. “I was your queen, and it was an honour to have served you.” These are a few quotes from Bianca Ojukwu’s tribute to her husband, the late Biafra leader, Dim... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Choc. City boy, Ice Prince has joined the list of Nigerian artists who have teamed up with international acts. He teams up with dancehall musician Gyptian on a remix of his hit song, ‘Magician’. This intercontinental collaboration is led by SPINLET, an emerging media house. Gyptian At the last Industry... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang For those planning a dramatic theme for their wedding day, pink is one of their top choices. And why not? It is sure to set a wonderful tone for your memorable day. Ufuoma Bozimo, the Creative Director at Red Diamond Events, an event décor company based in Abuja, sent us these pictures... Read 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! Leading Oil and Gas services company recruiting! Lagos Based Insurance company recruiting in 4 Positions Abuja Based Insurance company... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang A happy belated birthday to the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, who clocked 70 on Friday. In celebration of this distinguished man of God, we bring you one of his sermons for FaithNaija this Sunday. The message is taken from Isaiah 43: 19 –... Read More