Tag: africa
“He is now rested, he is now at peace”: This was how President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela’s death (WATCH)
by Isi Esene South Africa’s first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of ...
Incredible: Angola becomes ‘first country to ban Islam’, dismantles mosques
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Announcing plans to eradicate the world’s fastest growing faith from its territories, Angola has become the first country in ...
Jimi Agbaje, Mai Atafo, Toke Makinwa others step out as Microsoft launches employability programme, Aiki Nigeria (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje On Friday, 15 November 2013, Microsoft unveiled Aiki Nigeria – an online employability programme at a cocktail ...
5 ways the prosperity gospel is hurting Africa
by J. Lee Grady Gideon Thuranira, editor of Christian Professional magazine, calls these men “churchpreneurs.” They plant churches not because they have ...
The countdown has begun! Nokia ‘Don’t Break Da Beat’ grand finale is on its way
by Akan Ido Nokia Don’t Break Da Beat Rap Competition has finally gotten to stage where we’ve all been waiting ...
Chude Jideonwo writes in the Huffington Post: Why Africa’s Y! generation has refused to give up
by Chude Jideonwo You wouldn’t think it looking up at the endless commercials on CNN – Malawi as a new ...
Reno Omokri: On money-laundering & Nigeria’s future, Femi Aribisala could do with some facts
by Reno Omokri Mr. Aribisala, did not provide any factual evidence for his claims which are quite puzzling as the ...
BUSTED: JTF arrests 3 armed pirates in Rivers
by ‘Jola Sotubo Three suspected pirates have been arrested by men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) along the Twene ...
Femi Aribisala: Nigeria and the World – Kingsley Moghalu’s ‘Emerging Africa’
by Femi Aribisala Moghalu maintains foreign aid is not a path out of poverty into development. Certainly, the volume of ...
Voting begins on Nokia ‘Don’t Break Da Beat’
by Oge Okonkwo What’s up Africa! It’s time to make another Hip Hop star. Let’s vote for Africa’s next top ...
Two American sailors kidnapped by pirates off the Nigerian coast
Pirates have stormed an oil supply vessel off southern Nigeria and kidnapped the ship’s captain and chief engineer, both ...
Microsoft Ventures supports entrepreneurship as part of its 4Afrika Initiative
by Oge Okonkwo Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures partnership program into Africa. Microsoft Ventures ...
From Berlin with love: Blogger, Japheth Omojuwa frees your timeline, turns lecturer in Germany (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Following in the footsteps of Psquare’s Peter Okoye, popular blogger, Japheth Omojuwa has started a career lecturing ...
Japheth Omojuwa: What blogging has done for me… and could do for you too (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa I have written about how many have used social media to better their lives. I have spoken ...
Opinion: The ethical questions before Jonathan’s Conference
by Adeolu Ademoyo I wish to note that President Jonathan and his presidency fail to see that the beauty and ...
Opinion: Coast of Italy – Where lofty dreams go to die
by Abdul Tejan-Cole Until Africa creates opportunities for its youths, Lampedusa will be a graveyard of dreams for hundreds of ...
Opinion: How Africa let me down
by Adedapo Adebajo Those who know me very well can attest to the fact that, I am in love with ...
#CokeStudioAfrica: MI, Jimmy Jatt launch exciting music project
by Oge Okonkwo It was an unforgettable musical experience as Nigeria’ celebrated rapper, MI, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and other entertainment ...
Onochie Anibeze: World Cup 2022 – Qatar should shame them
by Onochie Anibeze If those bellyaching that a small country won the hosting rights can prove allegations of corruption we ...
Opinion: Black Africa – This earth, my people
by Gimba Kikanda Islam is increasingly being used by many groups of perverts to hurt the conscience of humanity. And ...
Are you ready? The Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival 2013 is finally here [DETAILS]
by Oge Okonkwo The countdown has begun for the third edition of The Life House’s Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival ...
It’s finally here! The Future Awards Africa unveils list of finalists, announces week-long celebration
by Isi Esene With excitement building up to The Future Awards Africa 2013, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has unveiled ...
Opinion: Challenges before the young African
by Tunji Olaopa When next you think of Nigeria in terms of what is wrong, impossible and confusing; in terms ...
Gimba Kakanda: The true meaning of African culture
by Gimba Kakanda The worse contradictions were the reactions of some Igbo Christians to the recent conversion of an Igbo ...
Believe it or not! Lagos police command emerges best in Africa
by Oge Okonkwo In a result that might come out as a surprise to many, reports from an annual survey of all police ...
Orji Uzor Kalu: A gullible electorate is a threat to democracy
by Orji Uzor Kalu The time has come for all of us to decide collectively to bring change to the ...
Social Media Week Lagos brings together Africa’s leading minds in London
by Oge Okonkwo Social Media Week Lagos (SMW Lagos) co-produced by Dragon Africa and AFRIKA21 heads to London, England September ...
Not good: Economist Group ranks Lagos as 4th worst city in the world
Lagos is the fourth worst city in the world, Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU, an independent forecasting and advisory business within ...
Opinion: Will President Jonathan address the problem of legitimacy in Africa?
by John Amoda There is need for the C-In-C to strategically preside over the affairs of the Nigerian state and ...
Information Nigeria, the fastest growing Facebook page in Africa becomes the first Nigerian website to hit 1 million fans
by Oge Okonkwo Information Nigeria, an Information portal focused on providing interesting Nigerian content has become the first media website ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy