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There’s a new Nollywood pop-up channel on DStv, for you Nollywood lovers
Till date, the best pop-up channel experience I've had as a DStv subscriber is the one dedicated to Marvel movies. As someone who watches a lot of television, I find…
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This female presidential aspirant insists she’s not a feminist and we are still not over it
On Wednesday, presidential aspirant Eunice Atuejide and founder of the National Interest Party (NIP) declared on Twitter that she's not a feminist. Which is bitterly funny, and ironic, and also…
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Boring trailer for “From Lagos With Love” reminds us that Nollywood is out of ideas
Have you seen the trailer for From Lagos With Love? Don't worry, you will soon. It is so Nollywood, beguiling in its tone and style. Damilola Adegbite agitatedly telling Jon…
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Here’s your Nollywood movie cinema release schedule for August
If anything, this year's Nollywood movie release timeline has been something of a joke. Egregiously bad movies keep flooding the cinemas, caked in the same themes. Lara and the Beat…
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Emmanuel Iduma tells of his experiences as a sojourner on ‘A Stranger’s Pose’
Memoirs have become quite a thing in Nigeria as the vacuum for literature that is neither fiction or largely autobiographical grows. It is an indication of our growing tastes as…
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2019: Is there anything to celebrate over APC-to-PDP mass defection?
By Festus Ogun It should no longer be a news to anyone that mass defection is currently rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC). Many key members of this ruling party…
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Your playlist need an upgrade? We’ve got you covered with this list
If you're anything like me, then you love to discover new music. Not that everyday afropop 'tungba tungba' pop singles that get thrown at us with increasing regularity. You want…
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Is Nigeria’s Culture responsible for her poverty and deepening Inequality?
Right from pre-colonial period, the West often blame Africa for their endemic poverty and deepening inequality dichotomy. “They’re lazy. They’re not working hard enough. Their cultures are retrogressive”, Western scholars…
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Change Africa Foundation announces 5th edition of Konamii
Change Africa Foundation has announced Campus Mini stadium, Igbosere, as the location for the 5th edition of its annual charity event, Konamii Africa happening on August 5. The Foundation…
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Sexual Harassment in Nigeria: We need a Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Bill
Sexual harassment refers to all forms of unwelcome sexual behaviour, whether oral, physical or written. For instance, catcalling on streets or market, demanding for sex in return for academic or…
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Film Review: Skyscraper is as solid as The Rock
Coming off a string of movies with huge box office wins (Jumanji, Fast 7, Rampage), Dwayne ‘’The Rock’’ Johnson might well be the most bankable film star in the world.…
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Osinbajo leaves Silicon Valley, Hollywood wanting more
by Seun Bisuga Prior to the meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, most of the representatives from Hollywood’s leading movie and entertainment companies like Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, 20th Century…
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Black Panther actor in Nollywood action flick, Klipper
Hollywood based Nigerian filmmaker and actor, Ofu Obekpa who appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters, Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther Has written and directed Klippers, an action…
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FYI: Federal High Courts have limited jurisdiction over land compensation issues
The strange thing about Nigeria, is that we are so isolated in our different regions, that we never quite understand or appreciate the issues that other regions face. This is…
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Opinion: Here’s how to get out of the Fresh Graduate mental rut
by Sydney Okafor Fresh university graduates across the continent are faced with a peculiar dilemma. Most African students nearing their final year at different tertiary institution are contemplating on their…
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Join Access Bank and Fifth Chukker for a day of polo and charity with ‘Access Day’
With a population of over 180 million people, many under the age of 30, Nigeria promises vast potential. One of our failings as a nation is that we have been…
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How digital is helping the growth of Nigeria’s music industry
‘They wanted to laugh, they wanted to cry, they wanted to dance. I serviced them. I met the market’’ Irving Berlin Back in its early days, the contemporary Nigerian music…
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Edwin Iguodala is living proof that other-ableness should not limit your life
"I hope someone somewhere will be able to draw inspiration from me. Considering what I've been through and how I have been able to overcome that, and still live a…
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From Misfit to Hero | Olorisupergal’s Tosin Ajibade just published her first book
Online media entrepreneur and founder of Olorisupergal.com, Tosin Ajibade has just announced the release of her first book, “From Social Misfit to Social Media Hero” on the 20th of July 2018. The author who…
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In case you were wondering, PENGASSAN does fall under federal jurisdiction
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigerian (PENGASSAN) is always in the news, but over the last two years it feels like they are always in the…
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Nominate now for the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards.
We invite you to nominate an entrepreneur to win in the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards. This is an award recognizing and celebrating micro and small businesses including start-ups that are…
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Lady Donli does something truly genre-defying with ‘Games’
As a long term observer of the new wave of artists that have sprung up in the last five years, there have been few spots as bright as Lady Donli.…
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Opinion: Now that we have a visible vice-president, what are we going to do with him?
By Kazeem Shuaib Everybody loves this attribute, “Being active in whatever you do”. Nobody appreciates a dormant or docile personality, ranging from school, work and even in politics or governance.…
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#GotYourBack18: Beyond a Curved Spine Initiative hold its first Scoliosis Open House in Lagos, Nigeria | Saturday, June 30th
Beyond a Curved Spine Initiative is a not-for-profit with focus on raising Scoliosis awareness and helping Scoliosis patients lead better lives in Nigeria. June is the month of Scoliosis Awareness…
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CruiseNChills 5 came with all the glitz and the glam
It was lots of fun amongst glitz and glam at the just concluded Cruisenchillz boatcruise networking event celebrating Onimisi Adabas 20th anniversary in the media and unveiling of DIARY OF…
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University of Sussex signs MoU with The Future Project to promote quality education for Nigerians
United Kingdom leading research-intensive university, the University of Sussex recently sealed a strategic partnership with Africa’s leading citizen empowerment platform, The Future Project. The partnership is aimed at consolidating impact…
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The world cup brand wars: Coke and Pepsi takes their eternal feud to the pitch
by Toyin Henry-Ajayi While organizers of the world cup, football teams, and their fans across the world prepared for the FIFA World Cup in Russia, corporate organizations were also in…
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Opinion: Abacha’s loot will be stolen again if we do not strengthen our economic structures
by Ani, Nwachukwu Agwu & Oluseun Onigbinde Very often, it has been said that corruption is the bane of any progressive society as it stifles development, good governance,, professionalism, as…
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#RubbinMinds2019: Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili to kick off 2019 election series on Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday
Former minister of education and convener of the Red Card Movement, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili is the special guest on Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, 24 June, 2018 as the show kicks…
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Yahoo Plus: Nigeria’s 419 scam network is spreading into Ghana
By Olivia Ndubusi Internet fraud from Nigeria is not new, yet the sophistication of local cyber criminals has intensified and mutated in the last few years. Nigeria is ranked third…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy