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February 20, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Twitter Roundup Xtra: “I save you from Traffic. I Don’t Set P. !” – @Gidi_Traffic blasts @SeksyAnne

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] On Friday, tweeters were treated to some drama when a certain @SeksyAnne thrust herself into spotlight with several controversial tweets and pictures. @SeksyAnne, who in her bio claims to be a singer, model and actress, came on Twitter and threatened to expose some of the secret conversations she has had with... Read More
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February 19, 2012

Wamakko wins Sokoto election, returns as governor

NAN The immediate past governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko, has been declared winner of Saturday’s governorship election, beating 29 other contestants. His trajectory follows that of his counterpart Murtala Nyako who was sacked at the Supreme Court alongside Bayelsa’s Timipre Sylva and Cross River’s Liyel Imoke, but who won the following election. Announcing... Read More
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February 19, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) recruiting” plus 6 more

  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! The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) recruiting Reputable construction company recruiting in 4 Positions Graceland medical Center recruiting Abuja Hospital recruiting CONSULTANT... Read More
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February 19, 2012

FaithNaija: “Try saying a short prayer at least five times a day” – A Lenten Message for you

 by Chris Offokansi Dear friends, welcome to the Lent of 2012. This year I have the opportunity of sharing with you from my home country of Nigeria, where I have relocated. The challenges are much, sometimes electricity and the internet are erratic, but I will do the best to get these Reflections across to every... Read More
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February 18, 2012

“Love’s in need of love today” – A beautiful, uplifting service as Stevie Wonder, Tyler Perry, Dionne Warwick and other pay last respects to Whitney

Culled from BBC Some 1,500 family and friends have attended the funeral of music star Whitney Houston in Newark, New Jersey. Houston’s cousin, singer Dionne Warwick, presided over the ceremony at the New Hope Baptist Church. Stevie Wonder and Kevin Costner were among the celebrities paying tribute in person. Security was tight, with fans kept... Read More
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February 18, 2012

“I do not agree that because I am the Wife of a Governor, my IQ has dropped to single digits” – In Defence of First Ladies, by Bisi Fayemi

by Bisi Fayemi Three weeks ago I was at a meeting in Accra, Ghana, in preparation for the biennial African Feminist Forum, which is convened by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), an Africa-wide grant-making foundation for African women which I co-founded twelve years ago. I was told at the meeting that someone had made... Read More
February 18, 2012

“Meet me at the library”: A Wole Soyinka endorsement as winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature is presented to the public – See Photos!

  by Seyi Lawal Last week, the Nigeria LNG Limited hosted the public presentation of the winner of the 2011 Nigeria Prize for Literature – Adeleke Adeyemi, who goes by the pen name Mai Nasara. The event held at the Nigeria Institute for International Affairs (NIIA) and guests included the panel of judges which is... Read More
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February 18, 2012

A Whitney Houston tribute, a N40 million set, a spectacular night! Final 12 on Nigerian Idol hold their ground

    By Seyi Lawal Nigeria’s biggest music reality show recorded some milestones last weekend. First, the show unveiled its outstanding ₦40 million set and then a set of 12 contestants were finally unveiled, dressed-to-impress in Nigeria’s most popular designers. It was the day for Sly1, Diwari, Chinedu, Nikki, Honey, Joe Blue, Ibinabo Romeo, Linda... Read More
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February 18, 2012

#YNaijaFridayInterview – @Audu Makori says: “Everyone is investing in the entertainment industry for all the wrong reasons”

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Audu Maikori is CEO/Chairman of top record label, Chocolate City. But that’s only half of the story – a lawyer for many years, he very recently was appointed into the committee that will monitor subsidy savings on behalf of the federal government. In our weekly Friday live Twitter interview series, Joachim... Read More
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February 18, 2012

Okonjo-Iweala’s dad has something to say – “Nobody can intimidate my daughter!”

By Chi Ibe Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s father, Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, recently told PM News he was unhappy with the present attack she is being subjected to because of her ‘principled stand on the issue of removal of subsidy from petroleum products’. According to him, her decision to serve the country was a sacrifice she had accepted... Read More
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February 17, 2012

Who wants to be a writer? Bookvine calls for submissions from young novelists

by Daniel Essien Bookvine, the book publishing imprint of Vine Media Services, is currently accepting submissions from young emerging novelists of African origin seeking publishing deals. Authors (and agents) are advised to submit only exceptional manuscripts of full length novels for consideration. Manuscripts must also be original and previously unpublished. Submissions should be sent via... Read More
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February 17, 2012

This Should Concern You: Join the CC Hub in ‘Operation fix the roofs’

by Daniel Essien On Monday this week, devastating rainstorms swept through Lagos and in the process blew away the roof of the Yaba Barracks housing up to 50 servicemen and their families. The CcHub community has decided to take on the challenge of fixing the roof of the Barracks by ‘crowdfunding’ from all well meaning... Read More
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