NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE DEREGULATION OF THE DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM SECTOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 Dear Compatriots, “Let me seize this opportunity to assure all Nigerians that I feel the pain that you all feel.” A week ago, I had cause to address Nigerians on the security challenges we are... Read More
By Oluchi Madu Title: Damage Producer: Uche Jumbo Category: Movie GBISH! GBASH! Boom! Clang! These are sounds you’ll hear repeatedly from ‘Damage’ produced by Nollywood Star, Uche Jumbo. It has everything from wife battery and violence-induced sex to bloody endings and children with selective mutism. Talk about an empty barrel making the loudest noise. Still on... Read More
by Chi Ibe There’s a lot of viral information going around via Blackberrys with regard to the #OccupyNigeria movement. Through our regularly #BBViral column, we will sift out – unedited – the true, the false, and the useful. Also, follow up with our News Flashes on @YNaija on Twitter and Facebook. Dear citizens of Nigeria... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The family of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female prime minister of England refused an invitation to an early viewing of the biopic ‘The Iron Lady’ based on Thatcher’s life. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Radio 4 programme, World at One, the director of the picture, Phyllida... Read More
by Linus Okorie It has been over 5 days now since the removal of the fuel subsidy and I have been disturbed by the happenings in our nation. Having followed dutifully the arguments for and against the removal of the fuel subsidy, I have reverted to my thoughts and teachings. For over 14years of my... Read More
By Seyi Lawal The biggest Afropolitan event of 2011 took place at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The ‘Friday Late: Afropolitans’ show drew thousands of people to celebrate the fusion of cosmopolitan and African music, design, photography and more in what was one of the busiest Friday Late nights in the museum’s history.... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang This Sunday on a special edition of Rubbin’ Minds, the leading national TV show for young Nigerians to discuss issues of national interest, has announced its special #OccupyNigeria edition this weekend in a nod to the #FuelSubsidyRemoval protests that have swept across the nation. Rubbin’ Minds shows on Channels Television every Sunday... Read More
by Omonike Odi “…if he says “I rove you” when he means “I love you”, then you know you have a Bobo!” When I was five, I had a Ghanaian friend named Lora. When Lora came to play one day, she said: “my daddy has gone to werk?” In my wee wisdom I said:... Read More
by Osae-Brown Anthony The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is ready for a fight on the removal of fuel subsidy again. My take is that they are once again taking on the wrong fight. I do not think there is any economic justification for a country to dish out N1.3 trillion (USD 9 billion) on a... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo It is the Nigeria that we have now. Any attempt at balance is viewed with vicious suspicion – “you have been bought!” It is understandable – we are angry, we’ve been taken for a ride too long and we probably can’t afford room for error. So it is that at this moment... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Complete Fashion Magazine editor, Franka Asindi is setting a record, as one of 2012’s first brides. We have first pictures from her traditional wedding ceremony to Jude Chiedu in her home town at Umuezei Quarters, Asaba Delta State. The bride looked radiant in her native attire, and we just can’t get over the fact that... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Duncan Mighty, who we all love to address as Port Harcourt’s first son, has released the official video for his hit track, ‘Ahamefulla’. The video was shot on location in Rivers State and shows off some of the exotic locations in the Garden City, as well as some of the deplorable living... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal’s leading goalscorer, Thierry Henry, has re-signed for Arsenal. The deal which sees him return to the club where he made his name is a short-term loan from Major League Soccer side, New York Bulls. A statement on the club’s official website read: “After negotiations between Arsenal, Henry, the New York Red Bulls... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Who is ready to shop for new undergarments? Underwear model extraordinaire and one of soccer’s most fashionable men, David Beckham can now add designer to his résumé. He has collaborated with Swedish retail giant, H&M for his first underwear line called Bodywear. The collection features briefs, boxers, vests, T-shirts, pajamas, and long johns... Read More
More than 300 Nigerian residents of the United Kingdom today displayed their support of the #OccupyNigeria movement by embarking on a protest in the city of London from Charing Cross station to the Nigerian Embassy. Earlier today, NicholasIibekwe, one of the organisers said, “We are still here. Been here since 12 and the ambassador... Read More
Check out the newly-released preview for the upcoming Nollywood movie “The Meeting”. The synopsis of the movie, which is scheduled to be released later this year is as follows: Lagos-based corporate executive Makinde Esho finds himself at the mercy of political patronage, bureaucratic red-tape and his tender heart when he embarks on a one day... Read More
by Wifred Okiche “D’banj Iscariot!” Following the unpopular removal of the fuel subsidy by the federal government, young Nigerians have taken to social network site, Twitter to vent out their frustration with the government – and, as collateral damage, the celebrities that supported or are seen to have supported President Goodluck Jonathan during the elections last... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Art for Amnesty is a global project working with art organisations and artists who believe in human rights. Our very own Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde is pictured with a placard that reads: “End repression, allow expression.” She joins US celebrity actors; Keira Knightley, Jeremy Irons, Patrick Stewart and Patricia Clarkson to lend their voice to the Amnesty... Read More
The Coordinating Minister for the economy,Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has released a statement regarding her position on the fuel subsidy removal as well as various rumours surrounding the hand she plays in the issue currently rocking the nation. It has come to our notice that a well coordinated campaign of calumny against the Coordinating Minister for... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Current winner of the Model of Africa 2011, Kenneth Nwadike represented Nigeria at the Mister International competition which took place in Bangkok, Thailand. # He emerged as a semi-finalist, a feat which has only being attained by two other African countries (Namibia and Angola) since the inception of the competition in 2006. Nwadike’s stage... Read More
The website of the Federal Ministry of Transport was, just a few minutes ago, hacked, as shown in the above images. This is in support of the ongoing #OccupyNigeria movement sweeping the nation in response to the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by the Nigerian Government headed by President Goodluck Ebele... Read More
.by Chi Ibe M-Net has just announced that Big Brother Africa will be heating up our TV screens in 2012. The seventh season of the continent’s attention-grabbing Big Brother Africa series will be hitting DStv screens in May! With TV commercials promoting the series’ return now screening on M-Net, entry for the new season will soon open. ... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The collection was inspired by the creative director, Jane Ole ‘s appreciation for art, architecture, and the beauty of a woman in love. The colour palate is mostly dominated by blacks, greys, and snake-skin. There are lots of structured tailoring with a good mix of Ready to wear pieces and couture. ” Lace is... Read More
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders has announced the postponement of the Symposium – it will no longer hold on 11 and 12 January 2012. The postponement is due to the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the recent removal of fuel... Read More
By Tony Osae-Brown It has been estimated that up to 1.5m tons of crude oil has been spilled in the Niger-Delta over the past half century… As we hit the streets fighting over the removal of subsidy, a second crude oil spill in less than two weeks has occurred in the Niger-Delta, which produces more... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The search is on for the 25th Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria; MBGN 2012. To qualify, you will need to fufil the following requirements: Nigerian by birth Aged 18- 25 Minimum of a Secondary School certificate Good looking Confident Intelligent The winner will receive a N3 million cash prize and a brand new car. She... Read More
What: Fashion Lounge Charity Edition and Website Launch When: 28 December, 2011 Where: The Milk Fashion Bar, Lagos
by Fela Durotoye “Let them try all they can.” Bomb Attacks…Lekki Toll by force….Rising unemployment..Global economic recession…Still no power and no security and now. No Fuel Subsidy for Africa’s leading producer of crude oil…yet we can’t manage a single refinery because of corruption acclaimed by successive governments…. yet not a single arrest or conviction by a... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Def-H (real name Umoh Obot Young) is a HipHop artiste from Port Harcourt. To help tackle corruption and violence he started the ‘Nigeria Stand Up’ movement which is still on the rise and is aimed at motivating Nigerians to say no to violence and bad governance. He put out a song, ‘Dj... Read More
by Akosile Olubunmi In light of the recent developments and ensuing civil unrest in our dear country, we have taken it upon ourselves to write you this not-so-long letter to inform you of our grievances as a people and to point out what we deem a better approach to the issues of fuel subsidy removal... Read More