By Joy Ehonwa & Lekan Olanrewaju …Fred for the umpteenth time becomes fed up with the presence of “Nurse” Sheila and wants her fired. The best part? He wants Laide to do the deed. Last week ended with the pesky and fashion-inept Detective Sankey finding a legitimate reason to arrest Amaka. Luckily she was able to secure... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Doctor Paul Orhii has emerged Mode magazine’s; Man of the Year’. The NAFDAC boss came tops ahead of Rt Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of representatives and professor Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He was... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders has unveiled the full list of Keynote Speakers, Lead-ins, and discussants at the historic event, which will gather young Nigerian leaders from across the country to discuss governance and leadership. The Symposium holds on 11 & 12 January,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood superstars, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah emerged winners at the second Ghana Movie Awards, an event being promoted as the Ghanaian Oscars. At the ceremony held at the Christmas weekend, Omotola won the ‘Best Actress Africa Collaboration’ for her role in Leila Djansi’s ‘Ties that bind’ while Ramsey Nouah picked up the ‘Best Actor Africa Collaboration’ trophy... Read 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! Standard Bank Recruiting KPMG NIGERIA – FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FIRM VACANCIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, NBC PLC (Multiple Positions) CURRENT JOB OPENINGS, 555 CONSULTING VACANCIES, TRANTER... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Lagos father-in-laws revolt The Association of Professional Father-in-laws, Lagos branch, has said that from April 2012, after fuel subsidy is removed, bride prices for their daughters would go up to reflect new market realities. The father-in-laws also said other policies like the exorbitant University of Lagos fees and the Lekki expressway tolls would... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang It’s been a great year for Yung6ix, who is signed to Obi Asika’s Storm Records. From his Warri remix of ‘Oleku’ by Ice Prince, to the release of the ‘Green Light Green’ mixtape and also the impending release of his second official single ‘OMG’. He has recorded over 40 songs this year, from features to mix tapes and there... Read More
by Seyi Lawal It was a rollercoaster ride for the lucky 100 that made it into the Dream studios. Sadly, 70 fell by the wayside as the fiercest and most ambitious contestants made it to the top 30. This Friday, the battle is on on Nigerian Idol as 30 of Nigeria’s most talented young musicians... Read More
What: Fashion & Fantasia ( fashion show and Cancer awareness fundraising event) by Leading Ladies Nigeria Where: Four Points Hotel, Oniru When: 23 December, 2011
by Hauwa Gambo On Thursday, 29 December, the biggest players in Nigerian music and entertainment will unite to throw the biggest ‘Thank you’ party of the year. This year, Flytime Production teams up with TRACE Urban TV, 1Music and Silverbird entertainment to say a big ‘Thank you’ to the industry, artists, record labels, brand managers, advertisers, Nollywood and everyone... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche In 1992, Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) directed an 11-year-old, Macaulay Culkin in a movie about a boy accidentally left behind at home while the rest of his family travel to Paris for the holidays. He soon has to contend with two nitwit adult burglars intending to rob his family house and... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Pastors, Bishops, Priests prophesy especially at the end of a year. All a tech writer can do is to predict. I wish I can use those prefix clergy men use before letting out their predictions for the New Year, but I’m no clergy man. However, I can still predict. The tech community... Read More
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang “I mean, I want a girlfriend. I’ve been single for a while, but I’m 24-years-old and I feel like I have a lot of work to do on myself first and that’s really what I’ve been focusing on. I’m focusing on my health and getting into shape and my career. I... Read More
Y! – the leading Nigerian youth culture brand – comprises of various platforms including a magazine (Y! Magazine), a television show (Y! TV), a radio show (Y! Radio), and a website (YNaija.com). Founded in August 2010, the Y! brand has quickly grown into a popular and reliable source of all things hip and fresh in... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The crew of Factory78 TV, brought us loads of interesting interviews this year and now they have a Christmas message for you. It reads: “On behalf of Factory78tv and staff, I’d like to say thank you for your relentless support through out 2011 and wish you a Merry Xmas and a fantastic new year.... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Tis the season to be merry. Christmas is perhaps the world’s most beloved holiday season. Despite the simple message and universal theme, different people celebrate Christmas in different ways. We bring you some breathtaking and moving Christmas photos taken from across the world: / A 12-meter-tall Christmas tree made of... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last week, AZ Alkmaar players walked off the pitch in protest during a Dutch Cup match. Their goalkeeper, Esteban, was given a red card for attacking a fan who ran on to the pitch and the penalty didn’t go down well with the team. The team was trailing 1-0 to Ajax after 36 minutes at... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Editor’s Note: The Person of the Year is a poll for newsmakers, and is not an award this year, as is popular in Nigeria. It is editorial poll that tries to assess the one person who most influenced our lives, for good or bad . They also have to be Nigerians working... Read More
by Chi Ibe His Royal Highness, D’Prince releases not one but two singles; ‘E Must 2 Be’ and ‘End Up Loving Me’ as Christmas gifts to his fans. Click here to listen: DPrince-E-Must-2-Be DPrince-End-up-Loving-Me
Graduate Jobs at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc: Trainee Electrical Engineers Trainee Mechanical Engineer at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineers at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Plant Operators at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Electrical Engineer at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Territory Sales Manager... Read More
By Ifreke Inyang Annie Leobovitz is mother of three and perhaps the world’s most famous photographer, but in Nigeria, we have our own female creative genius too. Ifreke Inyang in this interview explores the journey of award-winning photographer and mother of three, Aisha Augie-Kuta, and he can’t help but see similarities between both women. Augie-Kuta... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] #IncaseYouMissedIt, ‘The Birdies’ are a spoof awards to end the year on an exciting note. There is no award ceremony. There are no plaques. Let’s just have a ‘lil fun! After six days of relentless nominations, we can now unveil the final four nominees in the fifteen categories. Voting ends... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Investigations have shown that some public officials are frantically lobbying to have T. B. Joshua of The Synagogue Church of All Nations prophecy concerning their offices. Kidnapping law annoys kidnappers Nigeria’s National Assembly (NASS) has come under fire from the National Assembly of Kidnappers (NAK) over a new law being pushed by... Read More
by Seyi Lawal nOnEE, Nigerian born rapper based in Malaysia has released a remix to his track, ‘Only Tonight’ featuring General Pype! Born Chinonyerem Barrah, nOnEE is influenced strongly by Mos Def, Common, Nas, Jay-Z, Method Man, KRS-One and Fela Kuti. He is currently recording his debut album titled ‘Hello…, Goodbye…’ which he says is... Read More
By Chi Ibe Shayne made his debut on 1 August, 2011 with single; ‘Problems Away’ featuring Loopey records diva Lindsey! The 16-year old-young rapper who produced the ‘I Will Rise’ single featured Brymo and Big Brother’s Vina. Click here to follow link. ‘I will rise’
By Rachel Ogbu Steve Jobs, late Apple co-founder will receive a posthumous Grammy Award come February 2012. Jobs Grammy recognition is for his technological innovations in the arts. he is among a dozen people, music groups or companies receiving honorary awards at next year’s event. Organisers of the Grammys cited the late Apple boss’... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Green October Volume VIII, the latest mixtape from Tribe X Entertainment and DJ Manixx, (a popular Igbo DJ living in Washington DC), is a compilation album dedicated to bringing the music of Eastern Nigeria to the rest of the world. The project aims to introduce the rich diversity and culture of Igbo people,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Christmas would never be complete without Santa, and Santa can’t be Santa without his hat. In this exclusive pictorial by Obi Somto for YNaija, we give you the many faces of Santa. Enjoy! Merry Christmas
by Yemi Olowu Christmas is the celebration for many people and the perfect time to dress up in costumes besides Halloween day. As you unwrap your gifts today, here are some stars in very interesting Santa costumes and some festive portraits to share. Goldie Waje Snoop Dogg Lady Gaga Kemmistry Derele... Read More
by Sola Fasasi All the joy and the merriment of Christmas Day was cut short this morning when news broke of a bomb blast that had rocked St Theresa’s Church in Madalla, near Abuja, killing 27 people. Moments later, another explosion went off in Jos, killing one policeman in the line of duty. As if... Read More