Chinua Achebe And 37 Others Write A Letter To Jonathan On Subsidy

With the matter on ground being Fuel Subsidy Removal, Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe and group of 37 others have written a letter to the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan to ‘immediately change course by reverting to the old prices of petroleum products’.

UPDATED: Armed Robbers Strike Near First Bank PH. Many Killed. Photos

Their was a massive bank robbery in the city of Port Harcourt today claiming the lives of Policemen and some innocent passer-by.

I Received A Call From 09141. What A Horrible Experience

On the 14th day of September I received a message on my phone from a relative saying “ Pls don’t pick any call wit 09141 its instant dead tell others”. Accessing my intellectual brain, I gave it an instant “MTCHWW!”

Tonto Dike Poses For WOW Magazine

Tonto Dike shows off on the front cover page of WOW magazine. The magazine seems to be having "a thing" for actresses as likes of Ini Edo and Uche Jombo had been on the spot before.

The picture is so cool, probably its a message to Jim Iyke, that its not only his girl friend that can pull off a model pose. Even the "Badt Guy's" Wizkid, has a model as a girl friend. Click the picture for a Full View.

Reg. Sim Card Within Six Months Or Face Disconnection

The Federal Government has given telecommunication Subscribers in Nigeria six months ultimatum to register SIM cards or face being cut-off from the network.

Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Eugene Juwah, stated this Monday, at  the official inauguration of the registration of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), cards, said it is imperative for security reasons for all subscribers in the nation to ensure their SIMs are registered.

Naija and Nigeria. Which Do You Prefer?

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER attended the big time THISDAY AWARDS in Lagos.
The "Commando" hero was caught on picture repping "Naija". Dora Akunyili, the former information minister, had shown vex to the name despite the rate at which young Nigerians are embracing the name "Naija".

Even though the name Nigeria was giving to us by our British Colonial Masters......Naija seems a lot more COOLER.

So many Co-operate brands prefer to go with the "Naija" flare. Likes of Etisalat showing it off with 0809ja, Banks placing catchy adverts with Naija on it, even regular "Mama Put" now says "Naija Food Is Ready".

GEJ Concert - Banky W And Eldee Boycott

As the ‘pro’ and ‘anti’ ‘Goodluck Jonathan for President’ arguments are still heating up amongst young Nigerians, more and more celebrities regardless of what their fans think or say, are still submitting their hearts on Jonathan’s desk. But a few others are doing everything possible to avoid getting listed on Mr. President’s payroll.

Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) boss, Bankole Wellington otherwise known as Banky W yesterday announced that he would not be present at the Goodluck Jonathan concert scheduled to hold on Friday, March 25, 2011 in Abuja.

Facebook Acquires Snaptu at $ 60 – $ 70 million

According to several Israeli business newspapers (TheMarker, Calcalist) Facebook has acquired Snaptu for an estimated $ 60 – $ 70 million, although some reports peg the price lower, at around $ 40 million.

Update: a Snaptu executive has confirmed the acquisition but declined to discuss the purchase price or other terms of the deal.

Update 2: and the confirmation is up on Snaptu’s blog. The acquisition is apparently expected to close within a few weeks:

UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals & semi-finals Draws

UEFA Draws

Quarter-final draw (5/6 & 12/13 April)
1: Real Madrid CF (ESP) v Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG)
2: Chelsea FC (ENG) v Manchester United FC (ENG)
3: FC Barcelona (ESP) v FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
4: FC Internazionale Milano (ITA, holders) v FC Schalke 04 (GER)

Semi-final draw (26/27 April & 3/4 May)
1: Inter/Schalke v Chelsea/Manchester United
2: Real Madrid/Tottenham v Barcelona/Shakhtar

Students Storm Imo State Government House

Students of Evan Enwerem University, Owerri, Imo State, yesterday stormed the Douglas House, seat of government.

The leader of the students’ union, Mr. Kingdom Okere, said they were at the Government House to thank Governor Ikedi Ohakim for not increasing their school fees.

Okere hailed the governor for providing 10,000 jobs for the youths, saying it has reduced unemployment as well as lifted the living standards of several families.

Hon. Ibezim Onyekachi urged the students to support the governor’s re-election bid.