Jonathan promised a different kind of governance. And so far, he has been underwhelming. Sorry, but we cannot join the frenzy of insults now popular on the blogosphere. The times call for something more serious, something more constructive. We cannot afford two sides of leadership orgasmic with mutual disdain and hatred where each side seeks... Read More
The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. – Chapter 2, Section 14 2(b), Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria … there is more that binds us together than divides us. The coordinated bomb blasts in Kano on Friday, 20 January has, yet again, brought to the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Mr Capable Banky W and his muse, Wizkid will be appearing in the new MTV series, Shuga: Love, Sex, Money. They will both be performing musical numbers while playing themselves. Shuga is an advocacy project, conceived with the aim of spreading the message of responsible sexual behavior and tolerance among Africa’s youth. It is... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last Sunday, as the crew of Y! TV’s Rubbin Minds made their way to Channels Television studios on the outskirts of Lagos, we almost drove past a derailed NNPC tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan. But trust our eagle-eyed photographer, Mr Hycinth Iyereosa, who has natural instincts for sights like this. He didn’t miss... Read More
We have lived a lie It was Onyeka Owenu that sang the song “Run, Jonathan, Run”, imploring the man who grew up as a boy without shoes to run for President. The first words of our 1999 constitution reads: “We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…”. Those words, ostensibly lifted from the preamble... Read More
Quo Vadis, Nigeria? Our desire for tribal balance in the corridors of power is at odds with our desire for a responsive and people-centric government. We cannot have our cake and eat it. Perhaps, to the consternation of many, I have watched from the sidelines over the past few weeks as the people of Nigeria... Read More
What: Rountable Eko Atlantic City Where: Bar Beach, Victoria Island When: 21 January, 2012
by Seyi Lawal Apple has revealed how much it’s earned in the past three months. The revelations raised the company to a new high and it set a new record for quarterly revenue and profit in Q1 of 2012, netting $46.33 billion in total with $13.06 billion earnings — the latter number representing... Read More
The Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram has killed at least 935 people since it launched an uprising in 2009, including more than 250 in the first weeks of this year, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. Boko Haram, which means “Western education is sinful” in the Hausa language spoken in northern Nigeria, is loosely modeled... Read More
Nigerian forces have arrested 158 suspected members of the Islamist Boko Haram organisation in raids in the northern city of Kano. Boko Haram said it carried out a series of bombings in Kano on Friday in which at least 185 people died. The group says it wants to overthrow the Nigerian government and impose Islamic... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Academy awards, earlier today announced nominees for the 2012 awards. Last year’s best actress nominee and star of the forthcoming ‘Hunger games’, Jennifer Lawrence joined Academy president Tom Sherak to read out the list of nominees. Martin Scorcese’s childrens film, ‘Hugo’ leads the pack with a comfortable eleven nominations including the... Read More
by Seyi Lawal After releasig ‘Beri Beri’ last year, Dencia has been working on creating another hit. Check out her latest release titled ‘Supergirl’, an uptempo joint bordering on being techo! You be the judge and see if it was worth the wait. Click to listen here: Dencia-Supergirl
The more Nigerians stayed at home during the strikes, the more creative they got with the fuel subsidy issue. Here is one of the broadcasts that was sent via BlackBerry: O! E don happen again o. Chukwudi Films in association with Chukwuemeka Pictures presents FUEL SUBSIDY 1&2. Come hear the true story behind the whole... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Budding R&B artiste, Chykay has finally dropped the video for his 2010 hit single, ‘Drama.’ The video is the usual urban fare and sees the talented crooner serenading the girl of his dreams as she brings drama to the dance floor. ‘Drama’ was produced by Canadian based producer, Mr Rad and features... Read More
By Adebola Rayo The Child Rights Act is only just one more law that is not properly enforced in Nigeria. Perhaps because of the harsh economic realities in the country, some parents are not disinclined to sending their children away with ‘aunties’ or ‘uncles’ who take them to other cities and subject them to all... Read More
by Adebola Rayo Spanning the decades of economic over-reliance on oil in Nigeria, the country has continued to face several issues as a result of oil exploration and exploitation. The most pressing ones at the moment are the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, the corrupt practices in the downstream sector, and... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan has cancelled his earlier scheduled trip to Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum. Sources in the Presidency disclosed that the President decided to cancel the trip because of the ongoing attacks by terrorists, Boko Haram in the country, especially the events of last Friday in Kano City, and Sunday in Bauchi.... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis on Monday announced that they would step down as co-chairmen and co-chief executives of Research in Motion, makers of the popular BlackBerry device. Both men oversaw the development of the company into a global technological player after the BlackBerry became the first device to deliver e-mail over airwaves.... Read More
Letter to Mr. President Dear Mr. President, How are you today? I trust you are well? Well why wouldn’t you be? You are eating 1 million naira a meal per day, so yes! I am sure you must be in excellent and robust health. How is the Dame and the children, the baby-mama... Read More
By Kemi Omosanya Security agencies may just be on their way to curbing the activities of the Boko Haram sect The police and other security agencies have recorded a high number of casualties in the Boko Haram attacks on cities in Northern Nigeria, with at least 24 police officers reportedly killed when several... Read More
by Daniel Essien There was a fire break out this morning at the Dream Studios, where Nigeria’s biggest music reality show, Nigerian Idols is shot. The fire was however confirmed only to one of the many rehearsal rooms in the studio. The cause of the fire was not immediately identified but the Nigerian Fire Service... Read More
by Chi Ibe Dj Chascolee ENT. presents Chidera aka D Code. The Abia State born musician is based in Lagos and has worked with some of the industry’s big acts including Terry G/ Prince Panton,Vector, Ice Prince and many more. Here, he brings to your speakers, ‘Kiss Ur Pride’, a brand new single. Click here to listen: D CODE KISS... Read More
by Bankole Oluwafemi Multi award winning broadcaster, journalist, columnist and blogger, Funmi Iyanda is many things. And in the past few weeks, we’ve come to see yet another side to this young Nigerian media icon – the activist. Throughout the duration of the Occupy Nigeria protests, Funmi marched alongside thousands of Nigerians, awash in the wave... Read More
By Hauwa Gambo As the death toll following the Kano terrorist bombing continue to rise, President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to put an end to the attacks. He said recently when he visited the Emir in Kano that there is need for a collective fight against these terrorists insisting they cannot win. “We are... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The 2face Idibia led Hypertek records has signed on 18-year-old Dammy Krane as it’s official artiste. The youngster was reportedly photographed below at the signing of the contract and he becomes the first artiste to be signed under the revamped Hypertek records, following reports of abortive stints with some other artistes under the previous structure.
by Tejiri Jeroh GABON VS NIGER: Gabon earn easy 2-0 win MOROCCO VS TUNISIA – Match of the day saw Tunisia beat Morocco 2-1 Match Day 2 Round Up….Preview of Group C The Group B matches of the Orange African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was just as expected, the favourites won in both games,... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Tributes have began to pour in for R&B/soul singer Etta James who passed away Friday at the Riverside community hospital California after suffering from complications of leukemia. She was 73 years old. ‘’This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. Her musical... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Fast rising rapper Iceberg Slim has dropped the video for his hit single, ‘Too much money’ featuring Banky W. The rapper just returned to the country from his base in the United States to pursue his music career and the urban influences are reflected in the video. There’s champagne popping, booty shaking,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche David Furnish, producer and husband to British pop legend, Elton John has apologized to queen of pop, Madonna for his ungracious outburst after she won the Golden Globe award for best original song. Madonna and Elton were both nominated in the same category and after the pop queen, (Madonna that is) was... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Since D’banj and his Mo’ Hits crew signed up with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D records, we knew world domination was only a matter of time. He seems to be proving us right as Hip hop stars Will.i.am, Manny Fresh, Big Sean and Pusha T among others make cameo appearances in the forth coming... Read More