By Chi Ibe This heart wrenching video clip shows Sergeant Sunday Badang, a Nigerian policeman who was part of the anti-bomb unit. In the video, Badang who was on duty approached a roadside bomb in Kaduna without caution. Onlookers applauded his bravery as he went straight for the explosives, but a few seconds later, he... Read More
The World Bank today announced that its president, Robert Zoellick will be stepping down in June. It will be re-called that its vice-president for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili, also announced in January that she will be stepping down in May. What’s happing there exactly? See full text of the official statement below: World Bank Group President... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Emmanuel Adediwura is into NGO, Business Development and Consultancy. He’s also involved in an NGO, I am into Business Development and also have my hands in Consultancy. At what point in time did you decide to go into what you do? I think that was sometime in 2008. Has it always... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Sunday morning, some residents of Lagos woke up to rains and gale storms. By the time everything calmed down, it was revealed that it had left a few people dead, properties damaged, vehicles vandalised and unending traffic. Some of the tweets included: @moj2ride2010: Alert Authorities dat due 2 d heavy Rainfall dis... Read More
By Stanley Azuakola Interview questions leaked A committee has been set up to investigate the immediate and remote causes responsible for the leak of the general knowledge interview questions for interested applicants into the federal civil service. Some of the leaked questions and the options include: 1. Everyone wants change in Nigeria, but if people... Read More
By Chi Ibe Quebex, a member of the musical crew called “Pokahuntaz” which also includes artistes like Alvena, Dexycreap and Yunniq has released something to keep his fans occupied till he drops his official single. This one is titled ‘Spoken Thought’ and it comes about two months after he released a single titled ‘Let It... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Just last night, like a scene from one of his hit videos, `African queen` crooner and Nigeria`s biggest pop sensation 2face Idibia proposed to his long time partner, Annie Macaulay, opening a spectacular new chapter in their dramatic on/off relationship. The drama played out on Valentine`s night at club 10 in Victoria... Read More
by Daniel Essien Arsenal’s midfielder Aaron Ramsey, has done well this season to step in the big shoes Cesc Fabregas left, after he moved to Barcelona last summer. Although he is almost an automatic selection in a midfield triumvirate with Alex Song and Mikel Arteta, he hardly scores. Maybe he shouldn’t be scoring a lot... Read More
by Tunde Aye So it started like this: an online publication published a story portraying R&B star, Banky W in a negative light. The website accused Mr Capable of making irrational demands at an event held in November 2011 even as he demanded star billing, insisting on performing before veteran, Bongos Ikwue. Read the story... Read More
by Ahaoma Kanu “I will remember how iconic he was during the Nigeria-Biafra war, his voice that meant so much to millions…” -Adiche Recently news that the award winning novel, ‘Half of A Yellow Sun’ by Nigerian literal icon, Dr Chimamanda Adichie is being adapted into a movie made headlines. The movie has already... Read More
By Seyi Lawal A new date has been announced for The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders. It will take place on Monday, 19 March 2012. The programme was moved from January following the protests called by organized labour and civil society. Chude Jideonwo, executive director for The Future Project and lead presenter of... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Grammy award-winning superstar and vocalist par excellence, Whitney Houston passed away Saturday night. Her body was discovered submerged in a bath tub, in her room at the Beverly Hilton hotel. She was 48-years-old. Since her shocking death, reactions have continued to pour in from all over the world. Her’s was a talent that... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The 2012 Grammy awards were held over the weekend at the staple Centre. We watched the whole telecast live and as with any awards ceremony, there were winners as well as losers. We bring you our list of the night’s winners and losers- in no particular order. Adele Of course. The English... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Winners&Losers does a roundup of the day’s major happenings by distilling the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the day’s news cycle ie good or bad news. As always, you are welcome to agree or disagree sharply below! WINNERS Rochas Okorocha The governor of Imo state, lavishly televised his ‘State of the... Read More
Photo credit: Sahara reporters By Seyi Lawal Former Head of State and one time minister of oil resources, General Muhammadu Buhari, (rtd) has been ejected from his Abuja residence following his inability to pay the N20 million rent demanded by his landlord, Newsdiary Online, a news portal has disclosed. According to reports monitored by... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo While he presented his 2012 budget, President Goodluck Jonathan has promied that his government would not add to the nation’s huge debt burden – especially as, with the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and other policy thrust his economic team seemed focus on saving. That promise now appears to have been broken. Earler today,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Knighthouse Creative and singer Mo’Cheddah announced today that the artiste is no longer under the company’s management, and will no longer be recording for the company’s record label division. The artist, who has just obtained her B.SC from the University of lagos, told journalists in Lagos she’s ‘moving on to search for... Read More
by Seyi Lawal On Sunday 19 February, British band, The Invisible will be performing at Jazzhole, in Ikoyi – Lagos. The Invisible are a South London trio who create ‘exploratory, expansive pop music’ that operates on two distinct levels simultaneously: it’s instant of hit, melodies exact and hooks neatly barbed, yet there are cerebral qualities.... Read More
By Chi Ibe Slick Mo Entertainment presents ‘Again and Again’ instrumental produced by Imo (Slick Mo) and Ehi ‘Gidi’s Finest’ for Slick Mo Ent. This is a Valentine’s Day special to everyone especially Afro beat, Nigerian music lovers. Click here to listen: Slick_Mo_Ent_Presents…_Again&Again_(Beat)
By Seyi Lawal On 11 February 2011, all roads led to popular club The Caliente on Victoria Island for the pre valentine exhibition and fashion show by V14. The show was tagged ‘ Val b4 d Valentine’. The occasion had exhibitions by cake makers, makeup retailers and there was a fashion show by various... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Continuing in our cheese week fest, we bring your our official list of the songs you should be listening to this valentine. Play at your own risk though as we take no responsibility for the effects these songs may have on you. 7 days –M.I He made the effort, you might as... Read More
By Tope Alake TITLE: The Figurine · GENRE: Thriller Drama · DIRECTOR: Kunle Afolayan · STARRING: Kunle Afolayan, Ramsey Noah, Tosin Sido, Omoni Oboli, Funlola Aofiyebi, · PRODUCER: Kunle Afolayan · STORY: Jovi Babs · SCREEN WRITER: Kemi Adesoye · CINEMATOGRAPHER: Yinka Edward · EDITORS: Kayode Adeleke, Steve Sodiya · RUNNING TIME: 120mins · BUDGET: N50, million · GROSS BOX OFFICE RETURNS: · Estimates not made public*... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Former president of the United States, Bill Clinton was special guest at the ThisDay Annual Awards yesterday.The event held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. Clinton, who was visiting the country for the sixth time since he left the White House, got a standing ovation as he came up to... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche It’s Valentines week and if you’d rather spend your time watching cheesy movies, why not watch the very best of them. Let us help you decide what titles you should be seeing. Call it the Good, The Obvious and the Lovely! Valentine’s Day We start with an obvious title. 2010’s guilty pleasure... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Fashion Industrialist Cynthia Kio, Creative Director of Emua Fashions takes the centre stage in Telafric’s long anticipated Afrocentric series, ‘’Making It’’. Making it is a fun, exciting and urban, series that takes the viewers on journey with the Designer, Cynthia Kio, as she showcases the process of making several selected items from her fashion... Read More
by Daniel Essien Bruno Mars watched keenly as the nominees in the Best Album of the Year were read out. And as Adele was announced as the winner of the category in this year’s Grammys, Mars appeared to throw a fit, jumping around the backstage where he was. He was inaudible and his expression wasn’t... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Check out the sexy diva, Goldie Harvey on the new edition of Wow Magazine. Credits: Cover Shoot Photography: Moussa Moussa Styling: Ezinne Chinkata Make-up: Banke Mashida Lawal for BMPro Hair: Bayo for Gorgeous Interview: Shile Shonoiki Gold Dress with Tassels by Toju Foyeh Hand Cuffs and Earrings by Ruby and Pink Black... Read More
#BBChat: Christine Ameh talks about her single on BET, being turned down by MTV and Channel O & more
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Christine Ben-Ameh says “Her sound is a profound combination of soul, R and B with a twist of mild pop delivered with powerful emotional vocals, wedded to lush melodies that go straight to the heart.” And she is not bragging. Her music stands out in and she is well known for... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Qofi Menz has released a remake of the classic love song, ‘Angel’ with Los Angeles songstress; Taurian Deveaux. This time it has less aggression and a smoother flow for lovers and friends to rock with all night long, even after valentines. The official music video is coming soon. ANGEL(afrojazzfunk) by QOFI MENZA... Read More
by Chi Ibe Its Valentine’s Day today and thanks to technology, there is no excuse not to treat the love of your life. Here are some top apps and websites to set you on the path to true love. Shhh…it’s all free. Epicurious – iPad Take a break from the regular rice and beans... Read More