Author: Edwin Okolo
Temple, EME, Billz Vision, everyone snapping up their very own BBN housemate
The Big Brother Nigeria Pepper Dem housemates were in many ways, the real stars of the #13thHeadies. It was their ...
The new UNDP report on African migration in Europe makes sense if you are a Nigerian
The United Nations Development Program recently released a report on the migration patterns of African immigrants to Europe, a very ...
Pastors pushing a viral challenge is not something we see every day
A Nigerian pastor challenging other pastors do a pushup challenge is not something you see every day on Nigerian Twitter. ...
If you want a university education, then you better go get your NIN
There hasn’t be a project that showed Nigeria’s incompetence as consistently as the National Idenitification Number Scheme (NIN) . Chaired ...
Eromo Egbejule is partnering with Arit Okpo to revisit the tragedy of ‘Jesse’
Eromo Egbejule is easily one of the most decorated journalists working today. As the editor of the Africa Report, he ...
Closed borders and USSD charges, is this how to grow Nigeria’s economy?
“All goods, for now, are banned from being exported or imported through our land borders and that is to ensure ...
Fresh off hosting the headies, Nancy Isime is getting her own daytime show
Did you watch the Headies last weekend? Then you would have been as surprised as to find out that Nancy ...
According to NMAC, 1 in 4 Nigerians are illiterate
65 million Nigerians that cannot read or write. That’s the number that Prof. Abba Haladu, the Executive Secretary of the ...
High ranking policemen getting kidnapped is just how bad Nigeria’s security issues are right now
Is there a more pressing sign that a country’s security has been severely compromised than the state having to protect ...
In a comedy of errors, Rema was one of the few highlights of the #13thHeadies
As an awards show, Hip TV’s The Headies sits in a precarious position. It is the most prestigious of all ...
Isn’t it time France stopped pretending it doesn’t treat francophone West Africa like a colony?
Over the last decade, it has become harder and harder for France to project this air of neutrality and progressiveness, ...
Amaarae is showing all of us a thing on or two on how to capitalize on nostalgia
Have you seen the new Amaarae website? Well you should. As part of the roll out for her new single Like ...
So City FM radio presenters have opinions, what else is new?
Hypocrisy is a strange thing. It is the reason why we hold ourselves according to standards that we cannot honestly ...
Five events we’re looking forward to next week at the Ake Book and Arts Festival
Believe it or not, we are less than 10 days away from the 2019, Ake Book and Arts Festival from ...
If you’ve written #Tacha off, then you haven’t been watching the trends
Yesterday OAP Do2un got a first hand taste of the true power of the #TachaNation fanbase. Since Tacha was evicted ...
Can Teebillz really help Tacha rebrand her image?
‘No leave, no transfer’ x Teebillz, that’s not something I’d thought I’d see in 2019. This was one of the ...
Recent data on sexual assault in Kaduna is a warning that gendered violence is a national problem
As a Nigerian who is concerned about the rights of women and children, you never catch a break. In October ...
Khafi is proof there is more than one way to play the Big Brother game
Two weeks to the end of Big Brother Nigeria, Khafi Kareem was announced as the new co-host of the 2019 ...
#SexForGrades is a reminder that nothing will stop Nigeria’s #MeToo movement
Yesterday, Nigerian journalist Kiki Mordi, in partnership with Premium Times and the BBC released an investigative documentary about the exploitation, ...
Latasha Ngwube, Wole Ojo & the new brain drain; here’s what to expect from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds
Last week on Rubbin’ Minds we bid farewell to Japheth Omojuwa, our guest host for the last 6 weeks. Japheth ...
#BBNaija: Why does everyone hate Tacha for playing the game?
Few are surprised that Big Brother Nigeria season 4 bad girl, Tacha finagled her way into the top 10 finalists ...
Nigerian fandoms are a tricky thing, even for social media savvy #BBNaija contestants
One of the main goals of any online media firm is to build a fandom that consumes the content they ...
Statecraft Inaugural round-table asks: where are we when it comes to democracy
Over the last decade, participation in democracies around the world has remained at an all time low. Many countries report ...
The shady bunch are back for a third season of The Shade Corner
The shady bunch are back. Accelerate TV’s sleeper hit The Shade Corner, has finally overcome its growing pains to become the premier ...
Don’t be deceived by the recent support for Bobrisky, TERFs are still a big problem
Everyone expected it, but we were all still genuinely surprised when it happened. For nearly a year, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, ...
Sex tourism is thriving in the Gambia, but is it wrong if it is consensual?
West Africa has sex tourism situation. I would ordinarily call it a ‘problem’ but I believe the situation requires more ...
Lala Akindoju really raised the bar for her third outing with ‘The Wives’
Lala Akindoju is no stranger to ‘The Wives’, the satirical post feminist play written by legendary playwright Ahmed Yerima. The ...
Oby Ezekwesili gave a masterclass on using public forums to force vital conversations.
Two weeks ago, rumours began to surface that black South African citizens were grouping to stage attacks on African immigrants ...
LAX, vanguards and xenophobia; here’s what to expect on this week’s Rubbin’ Minds
The news cycle this week has been dominated by the unprovoked attacks on African immigrants, their homes, prperties and businesses ...
Everyone dies in the end, even Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe (for 30 plus years) is dead. No one is really surprised by this, in ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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