Nissan, Toyota, Kia, others back NAJA’s capacity building programme

LAGOS—All is now set for this year’s edition of the annual Nigerian Auto Journalists Association’s, NAJA, capacity building programme with Nissan Motors South Africa, as the lead sponsor. The event takes place at the Golden Tulip Hotel & Events Centre, along the airport road, Ikeja Lagos on July 26, 2018. In a statement by Vice-President of NAJA and head of its organising committee, Mr. Mike Ochonma, it said the major highlights of the day will be the presentation of relevant automotive industry related papers by some experienced stakeholders in automotive engineering. Speaking on the rationale behind the support from Nissan, Managing Director of Stallion NMN in Nigeria, Mr. Parvir Singh, said the sponsorship is a strategic partnership for Nissan, where training and skills development forms part of the organisational ethos. He said: “The most important thing to understand about Africa is that it’s not one country. At Nissan, we’ve learned how important it is to build relationships with customers. Nigeria is important for us because it’s a significant market and it has a large population poised for growth in motorisation.” Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/nissan-toyota-kia-others-back-najas-capacity-building-programme/

When Ooni dazzled in Brazil

The Yoruba community in Salvador and other parts of Brazil came alive days back, when they played host to the Ooni Of Ife Oba Enitan Ogunwusi as he, as part of his mission to preserve and propagate the Yoruba culture to the rest of the world, wowed in elegance and style.

With luxuries of clothes and a large red carpet that turned the municipal theatre of Rio de Janiero to a proper African traditional setting, the Ooni, with about 120 entourage that also had popular actor, Saidi Balogun on board, arrived in style to the delight of many, who had waited patiently for the king’s arrival. Ooni’s mission in Brazil was simple; It was simply to reconnect what was the Yoruba culture with the rest of the world, particularly Brazil, where the culture is well known. Continue here.

Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade at war

Top musicians, Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade have increased their rivalry by unfollowing each other on instagram. After Goldie died, one thought the episode united female artistes in the country, but recent events are apparently changing that.

Popular Nigerian Musicians Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage have not exactly been friends. The two songstresses are in competition for the crown of Queen of the industry and they have recently gone public with their animosity for each other. Recall that Yemi Alade publicly claimed to be on the same level with Davido and Wizkid, stating that there is no such thing as number one artiste in Nigeria. She also passed up the chance to stand for Tiwa Savage, while on a radio show and the presenter talked down at her rival. The presenter, Misi, stated that Yemi Alade has a fine vocal range, while Tiwa Savage just shouts. In reaction to the statement, Tiwa shared a video of herself singing. She also made suggestive posts that alluded to Misi begging from her. She also hinted that she has cut ties with the OAP and any other person who tries to involve her in “BS.” The animosity between the two singers has now gravitated to the point that they unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Nigeria happy to help other countries — Buhari

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said that it is a thing of joy for Nigeria to lend a helping hand to any African country in distress. President Buhari made the declaration while receiving the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Mrs Haja Afsatu Kabba, at the State House, on Friday. President Buhari said brotherly assistance extended to the West African country during the Ebola epidemic and the recent mudslide natural disaster, was the least Nigeria could do. “I congratulate your new President on his election, and believe that our long-standing relationship, which dates back to almost 60 years, will continue to flourish,” President Buhari said. The rest from the Tribune here.

Vision 2020 down the drain

Yar'Adua's vision in logjam.



Apapa - Oshodi road in disgraceful condition

Lesson on Oath taking

Political Quote

In the way (African) politics is being conducted today there is little, if any, room for empathy and self-reflection. Criticism is perceived as personal rather than institutional. Blame is laid on circumstances beyond one's own control or on an enemy -real or perceived- that is responsible for anything gone wrong. Much political energy is devoted to defeating opponents. Politics, therefore, is typically a zero-sum game and conflicts abound.

- Goran Hyden, African Politics in Comparative Perspestive, pg 233.