“Show me a man’s ties, and I’ll tell you who he is or who he is trying to be.†– John T. Molloy
Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties.
Anambra begins urban renewal project
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka – THE first phase of Anambra State’s urban renewal project has commenced with the flag off of the upgrading of Okpoko slum near the commercial town of Onitsha by Governor Peter Obi. The project, which is being handled by Consultant Consortium is expected to be completed in four months. Governor Obi […]
Who Wins Maltina Dance All 2009?
As the curtains fall on the this year’s final of the Nigerian Breweries sponsored Maltina Dance All Televison reality show, the big question on the lips of everyone is, who emerges the winners?
The mourning after : NUJ tasks IG on Ohu’s murder
By Taye Obateru Jos – The Plateau State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the killing of late Bayo Ohu of The Guardian newspaper as a challenge to the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ogbonnaya Onovo to resolve cases of murdered journalists in the country. The council in a condolence […]
Comedy now a game for the riffraff -Allam Bloo
When my father died, my mother’s life crashed . Everything came to a stand still. My father had been everything in her life and unlike the older wives who were established, she was largely unsettled when he died.
The mourning after : Borno NUJ condemns Bayo’s death
By Ndahi Marama Members of the Borno state Correspondents’ chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has condemned the killing of Bayo Ohu, the Guardian Deputy political Editor who was brutally murdered by unknown assassins last week. The chapel after an extraordinary emergency congress yesterday in honour of the journalist , condemned and mourned […]
Strike : ASUU lauds Oshiomhole’s intervention efforts
By Taye Obateru Jos – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has welcomed the planned intervention by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State in the face off between it and the Federal Government but called for sincerity on the part of all concerned for it to bear fruit. ASUU’s National President, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie […]
Ezenwafor, Albertina MD kidnapped in Enugu
SUSPECTED kidnappers Thursday night abducted Chief Albert Ezenwafor, Managing Director of Albertina Nigeria Limited, a major dealer of Electronics and Furniture in Enugu and took him to unknown destination
Saturday Vanguard learnt yesterday that the popular Enugu-based Anambra businessman, was kidnapped by a group of young men who double-crossed his car while returning to his house at Independence Layout, Enugu at about 7.30 pm Thursday.
Victims of firearms crime : The case of Guardian Editor , Bayo Ohu and others
By Emma Nnadozie , Albert Akpor and Evelyn Usman The recent brutal murder of the Assistant News Editor of Guardian Newspapers, Mr. Bayo Ohu by yet-to-be-identified gun men at his residence in Egbeda, Lagos brings to the fore, once again, the agony of gun shot victims in Nigeria. The 45-year-old amiable and hardworking political reporter […]
Akon to headline MAMA ‘09
Akon is the latest US superstar to sign up for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain. The Senegalese-American multi-platinum artist and producer is set to headline at the 2009 MAMA Awards in Nairobi, Kenya on 10 October, performing alongside Fugees’ alumnus Wyclef Jean and a host of Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artists including Wahu, M.I., Samini and Lira.
I am diplomatic with men, says Vanessa Nzegwu
I try as much as possible to be down to earth with them. I try to make them comfortable but not too comfortable. And I try to let them know that this is how far I can go with them, unlike some people who will try to give in because there is no other way out. I try to be diplomatic about it.
How Ghanaian ECOMOG Commander betrayed Sgt. Doe
Out of fear, Johnson ran to his house but I followed him closely, threatening to blow up the grenade before he started shouting out, “Release them, release them
Hitsongs are made by GOD, says Artquake
The expectation was high and people were asking questions on how to dance ‘E be like fire…’ Even when we shot the video, we just had an idea of how the dance should go. We were not perfect unlike now.
Maduekwe’s dialectics on Iwu
Nigeria’s foreign minister was reported to have said in New York that “Mr President himself… publicly accepted that the process that brought him to power was flawed; so, Nigerians would be shocked if the same president goes ahead to re-appoint the same man to conduct the 2011 general election.â€
Cash and carry economy
It is unfortunate, unproduc-tive, a throwback to practices which this country should have left behind and most inimical to the growth and development prospects of the Nigerian economy the report that transactions are now done on cash and carry basis.
Olatunji Samuel is best hairstylist of the year
Mr Olatunji Kayode Samuel of Trans4mer Beauty Concept, Abuja, has emerged Best Hair Stylist of the year 2009. Mr Samuel beat eight other participants drawn from all zones of the country to emerge winner, carting away the star prize a fully equipped Amigos branded Salon, a ticket to Accra, Ghana and generator set.
