Comic actor, Hafiz Oyetoro Saka's office gutted by fire

Comic actor, Hafiz Oyetoro also known as Saka woke up to a bad news this morning. His office located at the Department of Theatre Arts, at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos. was gutted by fire around 5am. Sadly, attempts to retrieve valuable items proved abortive as the fire spread throughout the department.
“What can I say, other than to thank God for the gift of life, because no life was lost in the inferno. We actually have good fire extinguishers, but nobody was around to do anything given the time the incident occurred. Fire fighters have been here but they did little and the authorities have been here too. Sadly, i lost my promotion letter and some important documents I wanted to submit for some international engagements.” The MTN ambassador disclosed.

Ayeni Adekunle, Tolu Ogunlesi, Linda Ikeji, Toolz, 6 others make Y!Naija's Most Powerful People in Media list

From the sweet, talented and beautiful OAPs to the hardworking and widely-acclaimed journalists and writers, here’s YNaija list of 10 Most Powerful People in Media under the age of 40. These are people who have not only made their own space in their fields but have and are still inspiring others to succeed.
Alex Okosi
Okosi is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa. As an executive, he made his mark by bringing by bringing the urban-music themed MTV Base music channel to Africa back in 2005. It was perfect timing; African music was at the cusp of a renaissance and the presence of MTV Base on the TV screens led to an explosion of quality visuals and great video content from artists. Okosi was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and his influence in entertainment circles is undeniable. Only recently, Nigerian radio OAPs were nominated for honours at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and they probably have Mr Okosi to thank for it.
 
Ayeni Adekunle
Ayeni The Great started his career as a journalist working for the likes of Enconium and Vanguard but has evolved to become one of the most important media men this side of the Atlantic. His Black House Media group has worked with a range of important clients from Nigerian Idol and Nigerian Breweries to superstars D’banj and Ice Prince and he publishes Nigeria’s biggest entertainment website The NETng as well its weekly newspaper equivalent. In 2013, he convened the Nigerian entertainment conference that attracted the movers and shakers of the entertainment industry and business world, sparking dialogue and creating networking links.
 
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
No one has a presence on radio quite like Gbemi. Sweet, sassy and slighty tart, she has been working on the radio for over eight years and has quietly built a formidable fan base and listenership that has followed her from her days at Cool FM to her present gig at Beat FM where she hosts the Drive Time Show in the evening. A graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, Gbemi has also risen through the ranks to become head of programming at Beat FM’s sister station Naija FM. She is currently working on her upcoming television show.
 
Linda Ikeji
Everybody visits Linda Ikeji’s all powerful blog. It’s futile trying to deny, the Alexa rankings state otherwise. The blog has become the one stop shop for gossip, heart to heart dialogue, the occasional political commentary and yes, breaking news. Even the federal government is not unaware of the power of her platform, tipping her as one of the media partners for its centenary celebrations. She may do battle with a celebrity or two, but even they would agree that the publicity she offers is pretty much unparalleled. She generates millions in advertising but still manages to retain that girl next door persona.
 
Maupe Ogun
The television presenter and co-host of Channels television’s must-watch breakfast magazine Sunrise daily may be the only woman in the room most of the time, but she has managed to come across as one of the smartest. And articulate. And fearless. Always compulsively watchable, with her probing and unflinching questions, many an unprepared guest have been known to shrivel under her piercing gaze. Educated at the University of Lagos and the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, Ogun participated in president Obama’s town hall meeting with young Africans.
 
Mfonobong Nsehe
Nsehe’s prolific work with Forbes magazine Africa and Ventures Africa has resulted in the eventual recognition of previously under the radar Folashade Alakija as one of the richest people on the planet. As a staff writer with Forbes Africa, Nsehe’s brief is to profile Africa’s success stories and chronicle the lives of its rich and famous. Shunning the hype and the gloss, the Akwa Ibom-born journalist and blogger goes in to uncover the real picture.
 
Tolu Ogunlesi
Tolu is a two-time winner of the CNN/Multichoice African journalist of the Year, most recently in 2013 when he won in the Economic and Business category for his reporting on Eko Atlantic City. Ogunlesi once worked as a features editor for the defunct NEXT newspapers and his writing has appeared in various international media like The Huffington Post, CNN, UK Guardian and The Economist. He runs a weekly column on The Punch, Nigeria’s most widely read newspaper.
 
 
Toolz
Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru may get plenty of notice for her stunning physique but she has proved there is more to her than meets the eye. Bodacious, beautiful and brainy, she has parlayed her OAP duties on Beat FM into a position of power, being able to fast track or stall careers with her choice of playlist. Her other gig on the Guaranty Trust Bank sponsored Ndani TV is about to commence its second season and the accolades pouring in for that stint thanks to the probing-yet-breezy comradarie she exudes while interviewing her guests. Those skills translate from the radio to the small screen and her performance on the debut season of the X-factor Nigeria is sure to net her next year’s deal. Is there anything that Toolz cannot fix?
 
Toyosi Ogunseye
Ogunseye became one of the youngest editors of a major newspaper when she was promoted to editor of the Sunday Punch. She may be tasked with preparing the weekly but she still finds time to churn out powerful features like her three-part piece on the impact of gases released by a steel company on an upscale estate in Lagos state which won her a second CNN/Multichoice African journalist of the Year trophy, this time in the Environment category.
 
Uche Pedro
The now married founder of BellaNaija, the most popular lifestyle/entertainment website in the country has overseen the growth of BellaNaija from a single girl’s blog to mentions by Oprah Winfrey, CNN and a permanent home on internet web traffic assessor Alexa’s top 40 listings. Quiet, unassuming and loath to step out in public glare, Uche Pedro wields a lot of power as her site has been known to dictate the latest fashion trends, attract advertising mega bucks and corner the market on wedding photography.
Credit: Ynaija.com

Update: Bowen University closed down temporarily after violent protest

The management of the Bowen University Iwo, Osun State has closed down the Baptist-owned university temporarily following a violent protest by students over lack of basic amenities.
This decision contained in a letter directed to students, dated 20th March, 2014 was titled, Notice of Closure of the University’.
Excerpts of the statement reads, ” This is to inform all categories of students that the Vice Chancellor acting on behalf of the Council, Senate and Management of the University has decided to temporarily close down the University. Consequently, all students are hereby ordered to vacate the university campus with immediate effect. A date of resumption would be communicated to you in due course”

"This Is Music Tha Feeds You!"- Alicia Keys encourages fan to listen to Femi Kuti's music

Talk about the power of good music to transcend distance, race or culture! Good to know Grammy award-winning artist is a fan of Afrobeat and Jazz legend, Femi Kuti’s music. The 33 year-old American act posted a picture of the saxophonist’s ‘No Place for my dream’ album on her official twitter page and encouraged her fans to listen to it.
“This album is sooooo ILL!!! Rockin it now! Inspiration abounds, listen2 these lyrics! Undeniable! #musicthafeedsyou[sic]” she wrote

Bowen University Students Go On Protest Over Lack of Water and Power Supply

According to reports sent to me now, some male students of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State staged a not-too-peaceful protest today to express their displeasure over epileptic power and inadequate water supply which have been plaguing the university for some time now.
A student who craved anonymity narrated the incidence, “This issue has been going on for some time now, infact, it started during the tenure of the last VC but it wasn’t as bad as this, this new VC made it worse. At times they’ll supply light for just few hours especially in the morning, it’s just so annoying and painful. We pay over N400,000 as school fees yet we don’t enjoy all the basic amenities a private university should have. It’s not just fair.”
Didn’t you make formal complaints? “Yes we did but it’s been story upon story. Nothing has really been done.”
 
Heard some places were razed down, “Sadly it was, it took a dramatic dimension, we didn’t know it was going to escalate to this level. It just shows the level of frustration that has set in. The boys left their hostels for the temporary site and burnt some stuffs down. That’s all I can say for now.”
 
A quick update on the story. another source hinted, “you won’t believe they gave us a timetable for eating and to rub insult upon injury students were asked to take their coolers to the cafeteria, no buying of take aways. The most ridiculous is they were asked to leave their halls by 6am and not return by 4pm amongst other annoying rules. yes they destroyed things,  they had to use tear gas  to stop them.”

The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live In Lagos

Come May 18, 2014, the Muson Centre Lagos will play host to the maiden edition of multi-talented Naija Fm OAP, and Comedian, Justice Nuagbe popularly known as Ushbebe’s concert series, tagged, ‘The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live.’
Speaking about the event, the comedian who also doubles as an actor said “The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live is truly a first of its kind concert where you have a stage play, comedy and musical performances at once. I am looking forward to showing the world other sides of me.”
Over 20 A-list entertainers billed to perform at the spectacular event include, Iyanya, Kcee, AY, Terry G, Lil Biss, Sean Tizzle, Chidinma, Harry Song, Jaywon, Reminisce, Solid star, Praiz, Yemi Alade, Yung L, Patoranking, Tekno, Buchi
Yemi Sax, Emma Nyra, AY, I go Die, Koffi Gordons, Seyi law, Helen Paul, Elenu, Mc Abbey, Maleke, Princess and many more.

Half of a Yellow Sun movie premieres in Lagos next month.

The wait is finally over. After two successful premieres at the at Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013 and the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival last October, highly anticipated film and adaptation of award-winning writer, Chimamanda’s first novel, Half of a Yellow Sun is finally storming Nigeria.
The movie which will premiere in Lagos on Friday, April 25, 2014 was directed by Biyi Bandele. It tells the story of four people during the struggle to establish an independent republic in Nigeria. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Genevieve Nnaji, Zack Orji, OC Ukeje, Onyeka Onwenu to mention a few.

(Photo) Oh My! Why can't people just leave Manchester United alone

 
 
 
 
 
Albeit many claim it’s a brilliant photoshop but whether it was photoshopped or videostored the message is really not unfamiliar- mockery; exactly what Manchester United has been subjected to for the past few months.
The picture was circulated on twitter yesterday, 24 hours before the Red Devils’ Champions League tie with Olympiakos; it was reportedly posted by a Liverpool-based radio station Juice FM.

Make Me Fabulous: Stephanie Okereke to launch TV show for lovers/spouses

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has got something interesting and refreshing for couples/lovers. The her Vlisco ambassador is warming up to launch a TV show called Make Me Fabulous’. She believes couples/spouses are always soaked up in one pressure or the other that they hardly have time for one other.
On the show which will be centred around love and relationship, a lucky winner will be picked, pampered and ‘transformed’ for a husband or a boyfriend, and this she believes will excite the partner and make them start their romance all over again.

10 Most Common Mistakes Men Make With Women

Do you always find the pair of four inch heels running away from you? Have you always been wondering what goes wrong? Have you not been able to find  the perfect woman for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this article is for you. Here are some common mistakes men make with women.
 
1. Choosing a woman based on beauty alone:*
This is the common mistake committed by almost all men. True, it is difficult to look past the attractiveness. However, it is important to remember that in the course of time, beauty fades. Then other factors like compatibility, intellectual ability etc. that matter. There surely has to be a proper blend if you don’t want to be caught with a bimbo for the rest of your life.
 
2.Do not try to be best friends too soon:*
It rarely happens that, women get attracted to their best friends. A woman wouldn’t date a guy merely on the basis of how understanding he is. It is the degree of attraction that counts. So quit being so available for her, that she takes you for granted. Yes it is important that she feels comfortable in your company, but that does not mean she begins to treat you like one of her girlfriends.
 
3. Hot temper and violent behaviour:*
This can instantly scare off women. In fact, you should use this when you want to get rid of a clingy date. Actions like being rude to the waiter or cab driver or getting involved in unnecessary fights with random people is the signature of a narcissistic creep.
 
4. Sharing intimate details with her too soon:*
You don’t need to tell her why you broke up with you ex-girlfriend on the first date. Neither do you have to tell her how much you are attracted to her. It is always good to go slow in relationships. As far as sharing intimate details are concerned, it should be done at a much later stage. This will not only build her interest in you, but she will also begin to look forward to trying to getting to know you.
 
5. Letting them take total control:*
Women would naturally want to be with someone with whom she can feel secure. Whatever happens don’t let her take total charge of any situation. Show it to her, that you are man enough to look after things. She will respect you and magnetically get attracted to you.
 
6. Being bossy and dominating:*
Yes it is important to learn to take charge, however that does not mean that you go about dominating her all the time. Let her take her own decisions. Advise her only when you’re asked for it. Women hate to be bossed around. They look out for men, with whom they can be themselves. Hence, make sure you accept her just the way she is.
 
7. Being self-obsessed:*
This can be a big turn-off for any woman. No matter how good looking you are, self-obsession is a trait of the insecured. Habits like constantly being bothered about your looks, checking out your reflection even in a spoon, being a constant shopaholic, etc will give her the feeling that she is with one of her girlfriends.
 
8. Corny pick-up lines:*
This is another instant turn-off. Pick-up lines can be cute among lovers. However, when you are using them to try to get to know somebody they are a strict no-no. Most of the time they are ineffective. There are chances that she may pick the wrong signal, thus subtracting any chance you might have had with her. Instead, just ask a common friend to introduce the two of you.
 
9. Bragging about yourself:*
There is a very thin line between telling her about your achievements and bragging about them. Women hate braggards. They find them stupid and annoying. Instead, just tell her about yourself. As far as your achievements are concerned, let her find them out herself. She will appreciate your modesty.
 
10. Showering her with gifts:*
Big mistake! It is the signature of a person plagued by insecurity and foolishness. When you do this; you are indirectly sending her the message saying that, you are so insecure about yourself and hence you need to buy gifts in order to get her attracted to you. You may look like a desperate person, trying so hard to get into a relationship.
These are some of the most common mistakes that men tend to repeat over and over again, but in different ways. Avoid these mistakes to have a happy relationship.
By Greg Ighodaro
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