2014

September 8, 2016

Go behind the scenes of Ebola movie, 93 Days (PHOTOS)

The movie, 93 Days is holding its Nigerian premiere on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at The Rock Cathedral, 4th Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Starring Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover, Tim Reid, Somkele Idhalama, Keppy Ekpenyong, Gideon Okeke and other talented actors, 93 Days is a compelling story of dedication, sacrifice and resilience which celebrates the courage shown... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Opinion: A case for implementation of the 2014 National Conference Report

by Ugochukwu Amasike The foundation of Nigeria’s problems is its obsolete political-economic system that sustains rent-seeking, and nurtures corruption. The beneficiaries of this system have chosen to turn a blind eye to the folly of maintaining a tragically flawed system, choosing as it were to postpone the evil day; but the chickens are already coming home... Read More

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South Africa set to return seized $15m arms money

The South African government has said it will reach an agreement with Nigeria to ensure that Federal Government’s funds for arms are not seized in future. The South African Secretary for Defence and Military Veterans, Dr. Sam Gulube, said this while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the opening ceremony of the Nigeria-South Africa Defence... Read More

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December 31, 2014

Samuel Ufot Ekekere: Celebrate, take stock and plan for 2015

by Samuel Ufot Ekekere I stopped over to have a chat with an acquaintance on Christmas day. He sat on a ramshackle seat in a thatched drinking hut, having a sip off his alcohol bottle with a cigarette on his hands. He spoke with the characteristic demeanor of drunks however he had some good... Read More

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December 31, 2014

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is my ‘Person of the Year 2014’? 170 million dumb Nigerians!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Nigerians look around! Can you see common men and women amid the care and struggle of daily life? Can you see people in the jar of the noisy streets and amid the squalor where want hides? Can you see the wrong that produces inequality? Can you see the wrong in the midst... Read More

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December 30, 2014

Liyel Imoke beats his chest – claims Calabar Carnival is the greatest show in Africa

by Chinwe Okafor The Carnival Calabar remains the greatest show ever in Africa, Mr. Liyel Imoke has claimed following the 10th anniversary of the event and the opening of the 2014 Adult Carnival Calabar in Cross River state. The governor who was flanked by his wife, Obioma and the state’s PDP governorship candidate, Senator Ben... Read More

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December 28, 2014

Abubakar Shekau, Abba Moro, Mr. Ayedee & others… SEE our list of 10 worst people of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche Some of the individuals and groups on our list directly or indirectly caused the loss of Nigerian lives through their actions. Others just wouldn’t know when to quit. From a vicious terrorist, perverse in his lunacy to a shifty cyber terrorist, imprecise in his approach, a mega pastor who refuses to accept... Read More

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December 24, 2014

Wizkid vs Davido, Linda Ikeji vs AyeDee & more… SEE 10 celeb beefs that made 2014 so interesting

by Eromo Egbejule As the year comes to an end, it is time to take stock of the highs and lows that bogged down the entertainment industry and in some cases, injected the needed drama to carry us all along and switch things up when they began to get boring. Here’s a select list... Read More

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December 16, 2014

October 1, 30 Days in Atlanta & more… SEE our 10 best movies of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche For the year in film, a lot more releases made their way to the theatres and managed to secure star studded red carpet premieres. But after all the cards were played and the groupies had departed, only a precious few of them turned out to be worth their weight in hype. 2014... Read More

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December 15, 2014

Honeymoon Hotel, Invasion 1897 & more… SEE our list of 10 worst films of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche It is entirely possible that during the year under review, films more odious than the 10 duds that landed on this list were released. But those unseen stinkers had the good sense to be directed squarely at their target audience. These calamitous ten made the unfortunate decision of attempting to play... Read More

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December 14, 2014

#OnTheScene: That one thing Copa Lagos got right that D’banj’s Koko Concert didn’t

by Ada Igboanugo Many would remember that dreaded day. The very thought of it brings shivers to the skin and a tingling sensation on the leg. The Trek, it was deadly- gladly no one died, or did someone faint? Can’t recollect. The mere thought of the trek surpasses every other memory. And all for what?... Read More

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October 30, 2014

YNaija’s picks: Most fascinating designs from opening day of #LFDW2014

by S’ola Filani While we await today’s edition of the Lagos Fashion and Design week, we have decided to quench your thirst with our favourite photos from Wednesday’s show. We bring you our favourite moments, fashion designers, wedding gowns, beauties – from the event.

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HORRIFIC: SEE photos from the scene of today’s bomb blast in Maiduguri

by ‘Jola Sotubo The violence in the North-Eastern part of the country got elevated today in Borno as a bomb went off in the capital. Official casualty figures have not been released as regards the incident which is said to have occurred at about 8:20 am. See more photos from the scene of the explosion... Read More

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For the record: We need proactive leaders – Bukola Saraki

by Bukola Saraki Today, we celebrate the re-birth of our nation’s democracy. On this day, fifteen years ago, the world watched as Nigeria ushered in a new era of government chosen by the people – after countless years of military dictatorships. Democracy Day marks the turning point in our history, when we – as a... Read More

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Opinion: Sanusi and the unfinished story

by Marcel Ojinaka This is one important lesson we must not fail to take away from the Sanusi debacle seeing how his saga has become another episode in the countless Nigerian dramas. Considering how quiet things have become in the past few weeks, I am afraid this might just be the conclusion of another seasonal... Read More

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Elnathan John: Let’s take a moment to consider King Ebele’s Confab speech

by Elnathan John Can our government amend our laws to include “kidnap and disappearance” as a legal method of law enforcement? Otherwise, can they stop making people disappear in 2014? Our current, soon to be deposed King, Mr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is a powerful man. As the only viable opposition candidate, I can barely get... Read More

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How the AMVCA win has affected my life – Tope Tedela speaks to YNaija

by ‘Jola Sotubo The announcement of relative newcomer, Tope Tedela as the winner of the award for “Best Actor in a Drama” at the recently concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, was received with shock by movie enthusiasts. Tedela was nominated for his role in the movie “A Mile From Home” and was placed in... Read More

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#AMVCA 2014: First photos from the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

by Tutu Akinlabi The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 is currently holding at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The event is being anchored by Osas Ighodaro and IK Osakioduwa and all the stars have appeared at the Expo centre in all their dazzling glory. We are here to give you live updates... Read More

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This is where the stars will be shining at the AMVCA 2014 (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The 2014 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) is going on right about now. The event, scheduled to hold from 5pm today, March 8, is taking place at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. M-Net stakeholder Biola Alabi has given the inside scoop via Twitter... Read More

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February 12, 2014

Opinion: The APC vs PDP showdown has already begun

by Waziri Adio No matter how calm they pretend to be, PDP apparatchiks are running scared, wildly thrashing about for an appropriate response. The ruling party is in a very strange place, a place it is not used to. And the opposition, smelling blood, is going for the kill. We are at least a year... Read More

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February 10, 2014

Opinion: Hurray! At last, mass housing is here!!

by Olusola Daniel Undeniably, the 2014 budget presents a ray of hope for the Nigerian people. It is a budget that is building the foundation for a robust economy that provides good jobs and wealth for the Nigerian people. As a nation, we need to examine things by ourselves and not act solely based on... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Somebody shout Halleluyah! Pastor Adeboye reveals prophecies for 2014 (WATCH)

by Adeola Balogun It is the custom at the beginning of every year for leaders of Christian congregations to make prophecies to guide their members throughout the year. Perhaps the most popular, and most anticipated, of these are the prophecies made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye. Every... Read More

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January 13, 2014

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

by Kayode Idowu But more importantly, the use of the PVC will check the tendency by unscrupulous persons to engage in multiple voting during elections. With the use of card readers that will also be deployed, the PVC will allow for 100 per cent verification and authentication of anyone showing up at the polling unit... Read More

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