Ifreke talks Sports: Arsene- Na! we don’t trust you

by ‘Ifreke Inyang In recent years, Arsenal fans have sometimes gone beyond defending Arsene Wenger’s decisions. They’ve almost gotten to the point of worshipping him. Why not? He has always been a god of some sort in North London, revered and respected without reservations. However, times are changing fast. Last weekend’s game against Manchester United... Read More

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January 27, 2012

Cashless society? No qualms, ‘Mobile Money’ is here!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang As Nigerians prepare to live in a cashless society, MTN has unveiled a new service that will change the face of business. The country’s leading telecoms outfit is partnering with GTBank to deliver a more convenient means of money transaction between family, loved ones and business partners across the country. The new innovation is... Read More

business transactions, cashless society, guaranty trust bank, mobile money, mtn nigeria

January 27, 2012

Hot Stuff: Sound Sultan and Baba Dee keep it in the family with ‘Temporary turn permament”

by Wilfred Okiche The brothers Fasasi: Sound Sultan and Baba Dee are keeping it all in the family on the new single, ‘Temporary turn permanent.’ The always socially conscious Sound Sultan turns to the Occupy movement for inspiration and the grainy footage depicts snippets from the struggle. The weird mash-up of dance hall beats and... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Olisa Metuh tells Nigerians to tread with caution

A member of the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Nigerians to be careful about the way they handle the fall out of the removal of fuel subsidies. In an interview, he queried the protests which ended last week. “On January 1, 2012 PPPRA announced the removal of fuel subsidy... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Get to know the new Inspector General of Police

Photo credit: PM News by Adebola Rayo M.D Abubakar was born on May 5, 1958 in Gusau, Zamfara State. With a Diploma in Public Admin/Criminal Justice, he enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on 30 July, 1979. Career Highlights In the course of his career, Abubakar served as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos,... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Inspired: Succeeding in the New Year!

By Debowale Adekunbi Recipes for success are infinite. The ingredients vary but the success dish remains the same. I send a heartfelt Happy New Year greeting to you. As we set high hopes and expect a fruitful year, this letter aims to tell how to make the best of the year. It is written to... Read More

Debowale Adekunbi, New year tips

January 26, 2012

…On Grey Areas and Ivory Towers

Has ASUU outlived its relevance? By Temitayo Olofinlua Education at the tertiary level – no matter its state or cost – is something many middle class Nigerians depend on for a ‘bright future’. These days, public primary schools are in deplorable conditions; only few public secondary schools (mostly the Federal Government Colleges) are up... Read More

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), public schools, strike

January 26, 2012

The Truth about the Lies of Friends with Benefits…

By James Amuta The more you tell a particular lie, the sooner you start believing it’s true. But the truth about lies is that two people cannot tell the same lie effectively forever. Either one of them finds religion, and decides to spill his guts, or the other begins to believe the lie – and... Read More

Friends with Benefits, james amuta, Relationships

January 26, 2012

GEJ to Boko Haram: Come and talk to us!

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan challenged the violent Islamist Boko Haram sect on Thursday to identify themselves and state clearly their demands as a basis for talks, while acknowledging that military confrontation alone will not end their insurgency. In an interview with Reuters at the presidential villa in the capital Abuja, Jonathan also said there was... Read More

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January 26, 2012

An Afternoon with Bobo Omotayo at the 8th edition of Book ‘n’ Gauge

by Seyi Lawal The 8th edition of the monthly book reading: Book ‘n’ Gauge would be coming up on 28 January. The literary event organised by the Pulpfaction Book club is aimed at creating a platform where reading is seen as hip and cool. Making use of new media, Pulpfaction book club brings together lovers... Read More

‘London life, Bobo Omotayo, Book ‘n’ Gauge, Lagos living’

January 26, 2012

It’s Official! The return of the Vintage trend!

by Onyinye FaFi Obi Vintage pieces have made a dramatic comeback to the fashion scene with the “more is more” mantra in full effect. Model, Oyinda Yusuf brings her signature charm and energy to the photo story titled “Vintage Baby”. Wearing pieces by vintage retailer, Elsie vintage, Yusuf portrays a mix of ladylike and edgy personas and... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Something New: Ghanaian duo drops something for the club – ‘Gimme Dat Thing’

This is another Ghanaian club banger for 2012 by fast rising afro-hiphop duo ”Phootprintz” titled ‘Gimme Dat Thing’ It was produced by ace Ghanaian beat maker, Kill beatz. Click here to listen: PhootPrintz_Gimme That Thing(Prod By Killbeatz)

''Phootprintz'', 'Gimme Dat Thing'

January 26, 2012

A plan for after the protests – Nonso Obiki wants your suggestions

by Nonso Obikili I have been one of those in favour of the removal of fuel subsidies. However, as you know by now, for most Nigerians the problem is not that they don’t understand the logic of spending wisely. The problem is they don’t trust the government to do so. The government has used these... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Get into ‘The Urbane Mix!’

by Daniel Essien The Urbane Mix is an online magazine designed for today’s vibrant, go-getting, discerning, 20-30 somethings that seeks to be in the know. It serves an electric blend of all the aspects of today’s youth/pop culture ranging from Music, Fashion, and all-round entertainment and fun to Careers, Events, People, Places, Sex & Relationships. The... Read More

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January 26, 2012

An evening of passion at OPEN-MIC Theatre 4, plus photos from last edition

By Chi Ibe It’s the love season and Open-Mic theatre begins the month with its 4th edition. The theme this time is ‘PASSION’. Performers would be undertaking very passionate monologues and dramatic pieces. Some of the performers include Gideon Okeke, Najite Dede, Joseph Benjamin, Lala Akindoju, Omonor Somolu, Uzo Osimkpa, Ifeanyi Dike, Moyo Lawal,Zara Udofia,... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Cutting Edge: Ajima Ogbole’s Su2rah

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ajima Ogbole sees her label in Milan within the next 10 years! What is the origin of your label? It’s called SUTURAH but I spell it as Su2rah. It means clothing in Hausa. What was the first piece of clothing you ever designed? A dress What are the fabrics you like... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Trying to understand Jonathan? CNN’s Stephanie Busari talks to people who know him

Culled from CNN Monday Profile “Nigerians should allow him time to focus on what he wants to achieve. He has not been in power for a long time.” He is the son of a canoe-carver, a mild-mannered academic who wears a fedora but eschews the flowing robes and bombastic brashness that often characterize Africa’s “Big... Read More

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January 26, 2012

A new zone! Femi Akojenu launches ACTV in America

by ‘Ifreke Inyang In February, K.Femi Akojenu will officially launch his second channel called ACTV. ACTV is an afrocentric channel that will provide a platform for Africans in America. “Unfortunately, as big as the African population is in America, there is no media platform for Africans to but their content. Almost all of the African... Read More

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January 26, 2012

“Our president, the general” – Jonathan vs #OccupyNigeria: Lessons learnt, by Stanley Azuakola

by Stanley Azuaokola Lesson 1: On the image of the president A few dozen men haggled in a room at the villa while a whole nation waited for the outcome of their negotiations with heightened expectations. President Jonathan knew that his decision to remove the subsidy on fuel on New Year’s Day was going... Read More

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January 26, 2012

#TheNextBigThing: Klem says “2012 is my year”

By Wilfred Okiche Ikemefuna Nwamonyi is better known by the moniker Klem. He tells us why he is poised to be the next big thing. Describe yourself in one sentence I am an easy going person who loves people, I am humble, I love creativity and also I am attracted to such people. What kind... Read More

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January 25, 2012

New Video: ‘Raindrops’ – 2face

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Africa’s superstar, 2face Idibia has dropped the video for ‘Raindrops’, one of the songs from his Unstoppable album (The International Edition). The video was shot on location in Ghana and directed by Isaac Offei Awuah. Watch the video here:

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January 25, 2012

Technology 101: 3 tips to manage information overload

By Oluwatobi Soyombo Ensure you use the Read Later Service for articles that are really important to you. In the days where chunks of Information are either a Google search away or a few tweets away, it is a wise idea to know how to filter the flow of information at one’s direction. Truth... Read More

Oluwatobi Soyombo, Technology 101

January 25, 2012

#OccupyNigeriaReview: We share some of the jokes from the protest!

by Daniel Essien During the #OccupyNigeria protests, a lot of people, especially on social media chose to see the funny side of the matter. Here’s our pick of some of the jokes that went around – share us! Girl in Lagos @ d protest ground saw BANKY W, rushed him n gave a boy... Read More

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January 25, 2012

New Video: ‘Entertainer’ – D’Banj

by Daniel Essien MoHits have released a video clip for D’banj’s song, ‘The Entertainer’. The four minute-long video is essentially a compilation of some of the superstar’s concerts and tours, with appearances by Kas, 2face, Chris Aire, Snoop Dogg, etc, highlighting his skills as an entertainer. The song is from the Kokomaster’s third album which... Read More

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January 25, 2012

Top 5 reasons to be worried about Boko Haram

by Adebola Rayo The Islamist sect, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad, popularly known as Boko Haram, whose terrorist activities have in the past few years led to hundreds of deaths, injuries and loss of property in Nigeria, continue to grow bolder every day. Here are five reasons why Nigerians need to be worried about the sect. 1. Their... Read More

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January 25, 2012

Back to square one: Are we keeping Nigeria one?

by Adebola Rayo Those calling for a break up ignore the fact that the ethnic lines as they affect personal lives are blurring… At a period when the country is facing serious security challenges that have led some analysts to predict that Nigeria will break up, the actions of some state governments seem to... Read More

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January 25, 2012

President Jonathan wields the big stick! Ringim out, Abubakar in – but will much change?

by Kemi Omosanya For a long time speculations of his impending sack by the president have been rife but today, the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, officially tendered his letter of retirement. Sources say Ringim, who was due for retirement in about two months, was asked to take an early retirement by the president.... Read More

January 25, 2012

Government Officials make plans for 2015, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

By Stanley Azuakola A Pinch…refuses to believe that any god is sadistic enough to demand the lives of innocent men. President Jonathan unmoved by unpopularity These are not the best of times for opponents of President Jonathan as the president has grown more confident and is gradually letting go of what they call his “inferiority... Read More

Stanley Azuakola, With A Pinch of Salt

January 25, 2012

Inspired by a Bird’s Eye! Sunny Rose Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection

By Yemi Olowu Sunny Rose’s spring/ summer 2012 collection was inspired by the eye of a bird. She showcased this collection during the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design week, and in the process, blew fashion critics away with her cohesive looks and exquisite finishing. The collection features feminine pieces in bold prints, with Ankara, linen,... Read More

January 25, 2012

New Video: XProject releases video for ‘Black Diamond’

by Hauwa Gambo XProject, who thrilled us a few years back with their mega-hit L’ori Le,’ has released a smoking video for theirsingle; ‘Black Diamond.’ Check out the video here and lets us know what you think about it!

Ifreke talks Sports: Arsene- Na! we don’t trust you

Cashless society? No qualms, ‘Mobile Money’ is here!

Hot Stuff: Sound Sultan and Baba Dee keep it in the family with ‘Temporary turn permament”

Olisa Metuh tells Nigerians to tread with caution

Get to know the new Inspector General of Police

Inspired: Succeeding in the New Year!

…On Grey Areas and Ivory Towers

The Truth about the Lies of Friends with Benefits…

GEJ to Boko Haram: Come and talk to us!

An Afternoon with Bobo Omotayo at the 8th edition of Book ‘n’ Gauge

It’s Official! The return of the Vintage trend!

Something New: Ghanaian duo drops something for the club – ‘Gimme Dat Thing’

A plan for after the protests – Nonso Obiki wants your suggestions

Get into ‘The Urbane Mix!’

An evening of passion at OPEN-MIC Theatre 4, plus photos from last edition

Cutting Edge: Ajima Ogbole’s Su2rah

Trying to understand Jonathan? CNN’s Stephanie Busari talks to people who know him

A new zone! Femi Akojenu launches ACTV in America

“Our president, the general” – Jonathan vs #OccupyNigeria: Lessons learnt, by Stanley Azuakola

#TheNextBigThing: Klem says “2012 is my year”

New Video: ‘Raindrops’ – 2face

Technology 101: 3 tips to manage information overload

#OccupyNigeriaReview: We share some of the jokes from the protest!

New Video: ‘Entertainer’ – D’Banj

Top 5 reasons to be worried about Boko Haram

Back to square one: Are we keeping Nigeria one?

President Jonathan wields the big stick! Ringim out, Abubakar in – but will much change?

Government Officials make plans for 2015, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

Inspired by a Bird’s Eye! Sunny Rose Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection

New Video: XProject releases video for ‘Black Diamond’

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