Events This Weekend
Afropolitan Vibes Enjoy an evening of Music and Palm wine. Brought to you by Life House and Pako Productions. This event is free and open to the public. Venue: Freedom Park (Amphi Theater), 1 Hospital Road, Old Prisons Ground, Adjacent to St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos Island Date: Friday, March 15th Time: 7.00-9.00 PM Somi: The […]
My Oga At The Top: Birth of a Meme
I’m sure you saw the title of this article and started laughing. Or at least, chuckled a little. One thing is sure, you recognized the phrase; everybody around us recognizes the phrase. How did it start? Channels TV interviewed the Lagos State Commandant of the National Security and Civil Defense Corp, Obafaiye Shem on their […]
Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy Release Without My Heart Video
Dressed in a beautiful white vintage dress and floating over a sofa (really, guys?) Tiwa Savage crooned to Don Jazzy to please not leave without her heart. And how could he? She looked absolutely stunning. The video was shot in Cape Town, South Africa and was directed by Mark Hofmeyr, who has directed music videos […]
Kanu Organizes Fundraiser For Cardiac Hospital
Legendary ex-footballer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo will be organizing a fundraiser on the 14th of March, at the Congress Hall in Transcorp Hilton Hotel, at 5pm. The aim of this fundraiser is to realize $35 million (N5 billion) that will be needed to build a Cardiac Specialist Hospital, one which would offer its […]
JUMIA Feeds Lagos
As this week started on the notes of care and appreciation, Jumia Nigeria, a fast growing online retail store picked up from where Mother’s day left off by camping out on the streets of Ebute Metta and feeding about 1500 less privileged children. The movement was part of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative and […]
Guess Which Celebrity Just Turned 35?
Yes, You guessed right, renowned actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde recently celebrated her 35th anniversary. She was reported to be on a plane back from Atlanta where she went to guest star in the upcoming American TV series BOUNCE. Upon landing, her husband was said to have whisked her into Golden Bee Suites, at GRA, Ikeja […]
Get Your Z10 Now! Airtel Announces Availability
Barely two weeks after the release of the Blackberry Z10, Airtel Nigeria announces that the phones are now available in shops around the country for actual purchase, to both customers that pre-ordered and those that did not. Speaking at the Airtel Z10 launch event at Ikoyi Club, Lagos, Airtel’s Chief Marketing Officer, Olu Akanmu acknowledged […]
Senator Ita Giwa Celebrates 67th birthday
Sky Lounge at Eko Hotel and Suites have definitely seen a lot of jubilation as, after actress Nse Ikpe Etim held her wedding party there last week, Senator Ita Giwa graces it again this week- celebrating her 67 years on earth. The event was held last night. Present at the party, amongst a little over […]
Nollywood Actor, Justus Esiri, Dies At 70
It is with a heavy heart that we bring you this news. Renowned Nollywood Actor, Justus Esiri, has been reported to have died. He is said to have passed on in the late hours of Tuesday, February 19th. Asides from being well into his years, we are yet to be provided details regarding the cause […]
Nigerian Actress Nse Ikpe Etim Marries Clifford Sule
Valentine’s Day saw roses, chocolates and- guess what?- wedding rings being exchanged! Having completed their registry wedding, renowned actress Nse Ikpe Etim officially tied the knot with her heartthrob, Mr. Clifford Sule. Mr. Clifford Sule is a senior lecturer in Computer Communications at Middlesex University, United Kingdom. The two celebrated their wedding on February 15th […]
Top Valentine Ideas for Kids
Valentine is everywhere. It is not a public holiday but that does not stop institutions from acknowledging it. So don’t be surprised when your kids come back with that letter asking you to ‘val’ his/her classmate. Don’t be dismayed either. We know your gift choices are limited. What can you get at such short notice? […]
Top Valentine Movies
A couple days more (see what I did there?) and the streets will be filled with lovers heading places to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. All roads would be leading to fancy restaurants and sophisticated bars and cinemas and valentine themed shows. Everybody would be going out- but you. You might want to stay home and […]
YALDA Hosts “Adopt An Idea” Fundraising Dinner
Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development (YALDA) will be hosting its “Adopt an Idea” Fundraising Gala Dinner at on February 23, 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria. YALDA is an international non-profit organization established in 2004 by African students who once studied at Harvard University. The aim of this event is to increase the capacity of youth in Africa […]
Events This Weekend
90 Minute Speaker Series Come and interact with him as he shares his business and life experiences, at the February Speaker series. Jason Njoku is the CEO and co-founder of IROKO partners. Admission is free. Venue: Bogobiri House. 9, Maitama Sule Street, off Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: February9th, 2013 Time: 1pm […]
WITIN Gets Secondary School Girls to Organize Mobile Apps
Women in Technology, Nigeria (WITIN) have organized a contest, requiring secondary school girls between the ages of 13 and 18 to focus their innovative abilities in constructing a mobile app. The contestants are to work in groups of five, and would be trained two hours every week to develop a potential solution to a problem […]
Ogun State Farmers Receive Training on Seed Production
The Agricultural Media Resource and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have partnered with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) to educate 150 farmers in Imala, Ogun State on the nuances of effective production of high quality maize and cowpea seeds. The Director of AMREC, Prof Carolyn Afolami, said at […]