Nasir el-Rufai and the question of integrity: A critical assessment

by Femi Owolabi Success Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things. When we talk of integrity, we generally refer (at least in part) to the realisation of that nature which is literally integral to our being; of being true to our intrinsic qualities and... Read More

el rufai, opinion

March 22, 2012

Thought Couture: 5 things you should never ask of your publicist

by Joy Isi Bewaji A publicist is a cheerleader; his job is to make you look good even when you have vomit all over your shirt. In the ideal world, you (the celebrity) have great skills, many fans, and loads of money to back up the fame. In the real world however, you say all the... Read More

celebrity, opinion, Thought Couture

March 20, 2012

Thought Couture: Everyone’s an idiot – on the red carpet, at least

by Joy Isi Bewaji Call up the shrink if you must ‘cos I am certain anyone who consistently struts on the red carpet week after week in Lagos needs help! Here’s the familiar red carpet scenario: there’s an event coming up. Katie, a student and a part-time groupie, is working towards getting the ‘strictly... Read More

opinion, Thought Couture

March 19, 2012

Thought Couture: What it takes to be a man

by Joy Isi Bewaji A Man’s Story is an unprecedented and unique documentary that focuses on the dynamic force of energy, passion and colour of an A-list designer who continues to break boundaries Judging by the man that just walked passed, it could mean an immaculate suit, a warm smile, cool demeanor, a decent accent, a store... Read More

opinion, Thought Bewaji

March 18, 2012

Yomi Kazeem: Worship God not Pastors

Caveat: Before you read on, let me state that I am a Christian and I believe in Jesus and the gospel. Cynically, some questions can be asked: Why take offering(s) from the congregation to build universities that the same congregation cannot afford to put their kids through? What I do not believe in is the... Read More

opinion, Religion, Yomi Kazeem

March 14, 2012

Japheth Omojuwa: We all want to blow! (YNaija Frontpage)

Nigeria must look at herself and ask if it has bred men who would rather blow through a just path or those who would through the path of evil. Whatever went through your mind when you saw the title of this piece is your business. My business is to make the body of this piece... Read More

corruption, japheth omojuwa, opinion, unemployment, World Citizen

March 11, 2012

Idiare Atimomo: What has snapped in Lagos? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”- (A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)

Where do I start on this issue of insecurity in Lagos? I believe my personal experiences tell the story much better. On 24 January, 2012, I was on my way to work in Ikoyi. Traffic had built up on Osborne Drive, the road leading to the 1st gate of Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi. My... Read More

Idiare Atimomo, opinion, security

February 29, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Beware of stereotypes!

We attach certain negative characteristics to tribes rather than appreciate our creative diversity We all are guilty of stereotyping one way or the other. For me, trusting fellow Nigerians has always been an issue. I’m especially wary of fast moving, smart talking “nna broses.” But I’ve had a change of opinion. Recently, I took one... Read More

opinion, stereotyping, Tribe, ynaija

November 18, 2011

Nice one GEJ, you got us this time!

by Ndidi Ekeh Wake me up when we start importing ‘Garri’! Months ago, it was rumoured that Nigeria, a State ranked amongst the highest oil producing countries in the world, had suddenly begun to import fuel from Niger. It is humiliating and beyond belief that we have dwindled as a nation to this particular... Read More

Ndidi Ekeh, opinion, Politics

Nasir el-Rufai and the question of integrity: A critical assessment

Thought Couture: 5 things you should never ask of your publicist

Thought Couture: Everyone’s an idiot – on the red carpet, at least

Thought Couture: What it takes to be a man

Yomi Kazeem: Worship God not Pastors

Japheth Omojuwa: We all want to blow! (YNaija Frontpage)

Idiare Atimomo: What has snapped in Lagos? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”- (A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Beware of stereotypes!

Nice one GEJ, you got us this time!

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