by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester City’s Yaya Toure was named African Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in Accra, Ghana, last night. The Ivorian won ahead of Barcelona’s Malian midfielder, Seydou Keita and Ghana’s forward Andre Ayew, who plays for Marseille in Ligue 1. Toure expressed his delight at winning the prize. “”This award... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has unveiled the new website of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The web address is: www.youthdevelopment.gov.ng. The site is simple in design and easy to access, with links such as About us, Resources, Opportunities, Programmes, Media Centre, Contact us, etc. The Minister... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you’re a huge fan of all things vintage, the ‘Retrospective Christmas Sale’ is for you, with up to 50% off selected items. From now till the end of the year, you can shop at your favorite vintage trove. Retrospective would also be exhibiting at the Le Petit Grande Marche – Special... Read More
Get a Job in Nigeria: INTAFACT Beverages recruiting in 33 Positions Federal University Wukari Taraba State recruiting En-Masse RTI recruiting SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER Sunlek recruiting in several positions RIDA NATIONAL PLASTIC LTD recruiting Senior marketing Execs International Supermarket recruiting in 6 Positions Brunel Energy recruiting National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) recruiting Pathfinder recruiting... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang It is indeed the season of laughter. And Factory78tv has given us a clip that will surely crack our ribs. The short video captures a comedy battle between African Comics Seyi Law, Funny Bone andPrincess backstage at the “Crack Ya Ribs” UK tour. The hilarious exchange began with Seyi Law claiming to... Read More
Chinyere Obi-Obasi had already proven herself as a reputable children books’ author with her first two books, ,Brave Driver’ and ‘The Faithful Dog’. Her third, ‘The Great Fall’, announced her to the world. Obi-Obasi has a first degree in English Language and Literature and a second degree in Law. In this interview, she tells ‘Ifreke... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo We are counting down to the event of the year, the Boxing vs Hip Hop Fight Night is a Christmas Charity Event to be held in Lagos on 26 December 2011, Boxing Day. Performing artists are Lynxxx, Brymo, W4, Eva, Davido, Skales, Show Dem Camp and Yemi Alade while the celebrity boxing... Read More
by Chi Ibe It’s that time of year again!!! The 2nd Edition of The Nigerian Event Awards (TNEA) is here. TNEA is the ideal opportunity to enhance the key players involved in the Nigerian events and entertainment industry. TNEA platform was built to reward outstanding achievements in the Nigerian events’ industry, to encourage innovation, flair... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang In case you missed it, YouTube has partnered with local broadcast stations and content producers like Storm360, ChannelsTv, Lagos Television and Chocolate City Entertainment to help take popular Nigerian content to the world. Yung6ix, hailed by industry critics as the biggest new musical prospect out of Africa with 150,000 views on YouTube to show ... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang With the help of 70 donors, Nkem, Ngozi and Ashim of Bake for Change gave out 600 gifts to less privileged children in 6 homes across the State. This was achieved with the help of almost 50 volunteers who were able to wrap all the gifts within four hours. Their Christmas schedule continues with the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Like a recurring nightmare, Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back in our consciousness. How can we possibly ignore the powerful frontman, when our number one football addiction is the English Premiership? In the now famous game against Swansea City, Aiyegbeni put up a sensational one-man show, banging in all four goals to earn Blackburn Rovers a 4-2... Read More
What: Rhythm Unplugged 2011 Where: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island When: 18 December, 2011
by Seyi Lawal Trip City Entertainment’s newest signed artist, Slim T, unveils brand new Christmas single titled ‘Merry Christmas’. After the huge success of his debut single ‘Die Representing’ which featured a star-studded line-up including Eva, Brymo and Skales. Slim T whose real name is Adetayo Okeowo is ready to conquer 2012 and this new Christmas single “Merry Christmas”... Read More
by Yemi Olowu We adore family portraits, so we joined the rest the world in one collective ‘awwwwww’ when we came across one of Barack Obama and his beautiful family, was released earlier this month. It reminded us of our own First Family portrait of President Goodluck Jonathan and his family, photographed for Thisday Style in May. Even with... Read More
First Bank of Nigeria Graduate Trainee Recruitment Programme December 2011 Welcome to the dedicated electronic application portal for the First Bank of Nigeria Plc 2011 Graduate Recruitment Programme. Click on Subject above to View More>> British Council Nigeria recruiting project manager Nigeria – Project Manager British Council Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo “Technical know-how does not guarantee business success…” The Nigerian technology industry witnessed a good number of tech start-ups this year. For a country that has just begun to understand and embrace the huge potentials of technology, the start-ups figures are not discouraging. While I sing the praises of this development, I cannot but... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Some of these folks have been around forever but 2011 was the year they really blew up. From sultry actresses to thighs that just won’t quit, we present our list of the ten entertainment/lifestyle revelations of the year. In no particular order Tiwa Savage Ms Savage was all over the place this... Read More
by Chi Ibe On the heels of his Capital Dreams’ XYZ directed video for ‘Champagne and Rum’, fast rising rapper, A-Q releases a track performed over Wande Coal’s “Been long you saw me” beat produced by Don Jazzy. A-Q is also giving away five (5) ‘God Bless the Hustle’ low price T Shirts via his... Read More
by Chi Ibe Sigma Emperor Magazine brings you the perfect holiday gift and companion as another issue is released just before Christmas. This issue tagged ‘SKOOL OF D NU BREEDZ’ has the three major proponents of the new movement, leading millions of young men and women with their talent and music. On the cover are: rap poster... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Alex Uriesi has emerged winner of The Martini Male Model Search 2011. The event took place at the Raddison Blu Hotel,Victoria Island, with Uti Nwachukwu and Adora Oleh as hosts. The guests included Basket Mouth, Goldie, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Guy Bruce, Tiwa Savage, Davido and Mai. Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah and James Amuta Company
by Hauwa Gambo To enable more participants from across the country, the Central Working Committee has announced a seven-day extension to the deadline for registration for the Nigeria Symposium on Governance for Young & Emerging Leaders, which is courtesy of The Future Awards. Successful nominees will be contacted no later than 48 hours after the deadline.... Read More
by The James Amuta Company What: Finale of the Lagos Captains Cup 2011 When: 17 December, 2011 Where: The Grey Goose lounge, Lagos
by The James Amuta Company The first edition of the Escudo Rojo Carnival took place on 18 December at the famous Oke-Arin market in the busy open market district of Lagos Island, entertaining traders, shoppers, bystanders, and commuters stuck in the Lagos traffic with a colourful display of dance, circus performances, and music. Tourists, shop-owners,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The third edition of Open-Mic Theatre held on the 3 December 2011 at the Life House. The theme for the evening was ‘Nigerian Theatre Classics’. It was such a delight to see some of the best of Nigeria’s established and emerging actors do justice to some of our favourite classics. Excerpts from... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Drama as budget is unveiled For those who missed last week’s budget presentation at the National Assembly, here’s a recap. It began with a Christian opening prayer by a senator who pleaded for God’s mercy on both the budget presenter and the listeners for the “bull about to be said and heard.”... Read More
By ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Editor’s Note: ‘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! Nominations have opened in ‘The Birdies’ 2012! And this competition will be coordinated by two tweeters, @TweetOracle and @OfficialKaphone, who... Read More
by Chi Ibe According to a press statement from the Copyright Association of Nigeri (COSON), “the premises of the National Theatre in Lagos wore a festive look on Tuesday, 13 December as musicians and stakeholders in the music industry attended the 1st Annual General Meeting of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, the nation’s sole approved... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Jay’s Search When: Friday, 16 December. Where: The Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel.