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Author: Kola Muhammed
Nigeria can do without Buratai and his speculation of terrorism for 20 more years
When the Nigerian Army launched a book, Compendium of Nigerian Army Transformation: The Buratai Years (2015-2020), in July to commemorate its annual anniversary and celebrate the reign of its Chief…
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Burna’s alleged affair with Jopearl: Gender bias rears head as Burna is justified by fans
Celebrities and controversies are like collocations. One barely exists without the other and the fixated eyes of the public on public figures often means that any slip is taken up…
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The idea of mercenaries suggests the military needs new ideas on war against insurgency
Even though insurgency has almost become synonymous with Borno State, the recent tragedy which struck renewed calls and clamours for significant action against a terror sect which had been “technically…
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Garba Shehu takes insensitivity to another level with comments on death of Borno farmers
The Nigerian media space was plunged into another period of mourning when scores of Borno farmers were reportedly killed by members of terror sect, Boko Haram in Zabarmari, a community…
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Why the end may not be in sight yet for Nigeria’s insecurity challenge
Incidents that took place in the past week have made it probably the most gruesome since the week of October 20, 2020. When Nigeria was again named the third most…
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Has internet regulation already begun with Feminist Coalition?
There has been much fuss about social media regulation and webspace restriction for some time now but the climax was reached during the #EndSARS protests as speculations were rife that…
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Mary WhatsApp: Social media communication demands tolerance and this Twitter trend amplifies it
Virtually every day on the internet sees to the breaking of a fresh event and what has got tongues wagging on social media is the WhatsApp conversation between a prospective…
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N100bn CACOVID commitment; cue for government to start work on Police reforms
The Coalition Against COVID-19, otherwise known as CACOVID, has continued to donate heavily towards the country's objective of bouncing back from the socio-economic effects of the global pandemic which has…
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₦500m compensation: Speaker Gbajabiamila and late Ifeanyi paying the price for a failed system
It is quite unfortunate that the very same war against recklessness of security agents that has been on for months now keeps manifesting itself in different forms. A recent evidence…
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Grammy: Burna gets #TwiceAsTall with 2021 nomination
It has been more than a long time coming for Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy who gets a second chance at winning the elusive Grammy and this may…
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MOBO Awards return to shine light on a big year for Nigerian artistes
You would have to go as far back as 2017 for the last time popular music awards MOBO held. But after a long hiatus, the awards has returned with a…
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Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu: Nigerians should not only be ‘Nigerians’ when they attain global success
Success, it is often said, has many friends but failure is treated like an orphan. This saying is one which has been aired at many social situations but no matter…
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#AlbumReview: Qdot takes us to the culture years with ‘Alagbe’
Born Qudus Damilare Fakoya, Qdot right from when he announced his talent on the music scene, had impressed music fans not as an out-and-out hip hop singer but as more…
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Can CONUA, the rival body to ASUU, solve Nigeria’s educational problems?
It is no gainsaying that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has become more known for industrial action than for remarkable contributions to the academia, the essence of its…
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Dear 2023 Governorship/Presidential Aspirants, Joe Biden has a message for you
The past couple of weeks has seen the world's attention fix on the presidential election in the United States of America with democracies across the world learning one or two…
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Eromz yesterday, Moyin Victor today; the callous persecution of #EndSARS protesters continues | #FreeMoyin
It probably needs no emphasis that Nigerian youths are currently facing a lot of persecution from the government and subordinate agencies. Lives were lost at #LekkiShooting - which is already…
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Bit-by-bit contrast: Here are the major evidences the CNN investigation is bringing forward on #LekkiShooting
Lekki Massacre happened; no, it didn't. That has been the jostle back and forth in the minds of many Nigerians since the unfortunate incident of October 20, 2020. Over a…
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#NumbersDontLie: How streaming is fast defining success in the music industry
It would probably be perplexing for an album to cross the one billion mark in streams yet such an album is not dominating award platforms all over. To have amassed…
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How NLC fell from its glorious perch of ‘people-centered’ activism
When it took the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) about three days to respond to the most recent hike in fuel, it only appeared to underpin what Nigerians regard as a…
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Why resignation is alien to the African political culture
In July 2019, Theresa May declared: “…I tried three times. But it is now clear to me that it is in the best interests of the country for a new…
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#AlbumReview: How Afrobeats got ‘A Better Time’ on Davido’s latest album
Much fanfare had been generated because of Davido’s third studio album and on November 13th, the artiste, born David Adeleke, didn’t disappoint his global legion of fans with the scheduled…
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#ABetterTime: Afrobeats battle for supremacy reaches new height
Perhaps for the first time ever, we have the big four of Davido, Wizkid, Olamide and Burna Boy dropping albums in the space of four months as each of them…
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Gaffe by Nigeria’s Commodity Exchange boss highlights either cronyism or outright incompetence
The nature of events and circumstances that have greeted 2020 means that when individuals, corporate bodies and the government take a look back on the year, it would have been…
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What to expect from 14th edition of The Headies Awards
It is that season of the year for pomp and circumstance of the music industry, and popular awards platform often dubbed ‘Nigerian Grammy,’ The Headies, is returning for its 14th…
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#EndSARS: Falz brings back memories of #LekkiShooting and why youth must continue the ‘fight’
When #EndSARS protests broke out, it was a huge sign that the youth have had their fill of perpetual oppression and repression. They sought to confront the state on the…
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Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?
When women break free of gender and social restrictions to attain lofty positions in their careers, they easily become societal jewels but it remains to be seen whether the typical…
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Here’s how ‘Made in Lagos’ album has fared since its release
It is barely two weeks since Ayodeji Balogun, the famous Wizkid, dropped ‘Made in Lagos,’ his fourth studio album. To say that it was all frenzy when the much anticipated…
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Review: Brymo uses new EP to fight off ‘Libel’ and depression
The reputation of Brymo, born Olawale Ashimi, has never been in doubt when it comes to wit, depth of content as well as consistency. Since announcing entry into the music…
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The long walk to freedom of Grammy-grovelling African music industry
When the Recording Academy announced the renaming of the Grammy 'Best World Music' album category to 'Best Global Music' album, to avoid “connotations of colonialism", it was a clear indication that the…
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Silence, denial and the characteristic tactics of oppressing #EndSARS protesters
If there was a way to qualify the reaction of the government to the issues that birthed the #EndSARS protests and subsequent developments, it is that the government, often through…
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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