Tag: africa
Simon Allison: Why do African presidents keep dying?
by Simon Allison The curse of the African president strikes again. This time, its victim was Ghana’s John Atta Mills, ...
Another 1st: 70% of illegal weapons in West Africa are in Nigeria
by Adeniyi Abdul If, for some reason Nigeria leaves the ongoing London 2012 Olympics with no medals, we can always ...
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Reporters killed by Boko Haram honoured at CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Awards – See full list of winners
by Adeniyi Abdul The ceremony for the 2012 edition of the CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year was held ...
YALDA 2012 Conference: Innovation and creativity for a better Africa
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The 4th Biennial conference for Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) will hold from ...
Opinion: Nigerians abroad must get it right
by Itunu Ajayi IT is no longer news that Nigerians in the Diaspora are being humiliated in their host countries. ...
Opinion: The new Scramble for Africa
by Bukar Usman The Scramble for Africa has been a continuous ...
4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa
by Gabrielle Ramaiah and Jason Warner Whether social media ultimately will prove itself to be a tool of greater pacification ...
“I’m a damaged woman” – 13 things about Kola Boof’s “press statement” that made me sad
by Hauwa Gambo If you don’t know who Kola Boof is or how her name became entangled with those of ...
Opinion: The local and global franchising of 419 Nigerian churches
by Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu To say that Nigeria is a 419 republic would be an understatement. Practically everywhere you look ...
#Winning: Nigeria ranked as top African nation brand
by Tolu Orekoya For the second year running, Nigeria has taken the bronze medal for Most Valuable African Nation Brand at ...
Girl Power: 19-year-old Egyptian girl patents cutting edge space travel technology
by Tolu Orekoya Despite the upheavals that have rocked Egypt over the last 2 years – the Arab spring and ...
Big Brother Daily Di-Gist #19 & 20: Prezzo makes Goldie moan with pleasure
by Denike & Ifedayo Day 20 at thye BBA Upville house, and Zainab, Maneta, Mampi and Barbz got into a deep conversation, mostly centered around pregnancies, natural birth, and things that generally make ...
#ThisShouldConcernYou: “INDIAFRICA: A shared future” initiative unveiled in Lagos
by Stanley Azuakola The thriving relationship between India and Africa received a boost on Wednesday May 23, 2012 when the ...
Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #14: It’s up for Zainab and out for who?
by Denike & Ifedayo Even though last night ended on a sad note, the day was fun! Roki, in my opinion ...
Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #10: Prezzo spits some game at Goldie, and Upville is full of…
by Denike & Ifedayo UPDATE: So earlier today (Day 11) Prezzo seemed to be trying to work his way back into Goldie’s heart ...
Big Brother Daily Di-gist #9: No sleep, hot kisses, and it’s all for the cameras
by Denike & Ifedayo Editor’s note: To catch up on our Daily Di-Gist 1 – 8, check out our YNaija ...
#Day1 New Media & Governance Conference – Summary & Pictures
by Oluwatobi Soyombo First of its kind in Africa, the New Media and Governance Conference ...
Africa Rising: Uomo Vogue Magazine spotlights Nollywood and more in latest edition
by Rachel Ogbu A new report shows just how Africa is making an entry into the global fashion arena, ...
Kathleen Ndongmo: Rediscovering the Art of Daring (YNaija FrontPage)
Sooner or later, ordinary Nigerians are going to take a stand. Better still, they’re going to take a risk. Last ...
Opinion: Are TB Joshua and his God sadists?
by Abimbola Adelakun As a caveat, I must admit I have a certain aversion to prophets and prophecies. I also wrote a piece, ...
World Bank to make decision on April 16… Okonjo-Iweala to meet Board April 9
by Hauwa Gambo New reports indicate that the World Bank could pick its new president as early as April 16 after ...
Ikhide Says: To the critics of #Kony2012 – Shut up and do something!
by Ikhide R. Ikheloa The name is Ikhide. I am an African. This African rises to applaud Jason Russell the ...
“I personally sat at the driver’s seat” – Obasanjo blames lack of food security on successors
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed the food insecurity in Africa on the lack of continuity of agricultural policies ...
Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release
Former Minister for Solid Minerals and then Education, noted mentor to several young leaders, and the driver for the viral ...
The Shift Going On
By Pastor Poju To those who rightly quote the scripture on praying for those in authority, they should take note ...
Ode to Nigeria: ‘A nation not beyond redemption’
by Kola Dairo Jnr I am Nigeria, the heart of Africa – at least by virtue of my geography; a ...
Ode to Nigeria: 'A nation not beyond redemption'
by Kola Dairo Jnr I am Nigeria, the heart of Africa – at least by virtue of my geography; a ...
46664 Apparel: With Love, From Nelson Mandela
by Yemi Olowu The Nelson Mandela Foundation recently revealed plans to launch an international fashion line named ‘46664 apparel’, from ...