Read the full stories and analyses via the links below. Letter from the son of man: Maybe it’s time to start recalling our reps from NASS Dino Melaye escapes assassination attempt The Thread: Nigeria will never have another Fela. Here’s why
Well, Inspector K is here and it’s a considerably unorthodox type of show for Nigerian audiences. It embraces absurdity and playfulness in a way that risks being dismissed as ‘unrealistic’. But we really can’t wait to see more. Here’s the official description: “Inspector K” is a Crime Comedy about a wacky inspector who through unconventional ways... Read More
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In August 2015, a bill for the establishment of a National Agency for Foreign Assistance (NAFFA) was sponsored in the House of Representatives by Hon. Gideon Lucas Gwani (PDP – Kaura Federal Constituency, Kaduna State). The bill, which passed second reading in January 2016 and is now at the committee stage seeks to establish an... Read More
The Malabu oil scandal has pitched the Insiders into two camps of those that are for investigations and those that just see this as another media trial and propaganda. “The Malabu oil issue is just one of the numerous items in the coolers of the current government to agitate the public and distract Nigerians. When... Read More
By Mazi Emeka Sporadic gunshots and the choking smell of tear-gas wake the “peaceful” fishing settlement of Otodo-Gbame, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos state, on Sunday March 9, 2017. Minutes later, Daniel Aya (20 years old) will fight for his life on a fishing boat, surrounded by fleeing kinsmen – broken men and women whose fight for their ancestral home... Read More
It’s lasts barely longer than a second, but it’s clear. Kemi (played by Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi) the radio host whose husband (interestingly, a pilot – remind you of another radio host?) is constantly away from home. As a matter of fact, he only shows up in the finale, and even then we don’t see his face.... Read More
by Victor Akhidenor That there is no visible sign post announcing the Onitsha Main Market does not stop anyone from finding it when they want to. Interestingly, most streets around the market bear names of state or state capitals in Nigeria. Bida is a local government area in Niger state and the town is known... Read More
The Malabu Oil controversy is not exactly breaking news as it has raged on and off for more than a decade. But from time to time, a new piece of information regarding it is made public and it resurrects the issue, the latest being the accusation by one of the parties involved that former President... Read More
At what point do we draw the line between the personal and public lives of our celebrities? Question as old as time. It’s even more dicey when the people in question don’t fit as easily into the ‘celebrity’ mold, like, for example, Reuben Abati. A ‘seasoned’ – even though, to be honest, we’ve always wondered... Read More
by Victor Akhidenor Nkechi Nwobodo looks glum right now and it’s for one simple reason: NYSC. More specifically, she’s unhappy with her call-up letter from the National Youth Service Corps. “I’m not happy NYSC posted me to Plateau state,” she says. “My parents own a shop in the state and that’s where we reside.” She’d... Read More
by Demola Olarewaju Hate to do stuff like this at a time when it will be what everyone else is doing but hope I can bring some fresh insight into the discussion. Let me admit: I routinely keep an eye on social trends especially those that give deep insight into human behaviour and psychology and... Read More
It’s a TV series created by Tunde Babalola called Bankers NGR. It stars Rita Dominic (as is typical of projects she co-produces with Mildred Okwo at this point) as well as Ayoola Ayolola, Ashionye Raccah, Segun Arinze and Joke Silva. We expressed curiosity about the project before, and now we get to see more than... Read More
This Day Style listed TV star and actor Eku Edewor as the stylist of this Ego Boyo photoshoot, which was shot by her partner, Chini Wellbrook. We were confused a little, but apparently it’s true? Maybe we should assume it’s just a side-hustle? Not that we think she needs it. She’s always been quite the style... Read More
Until early March, not many people including those resident in Lagos had ever heard of Otodo-Gbame, a sleepy fishing community outside Lekki that is quite easy to miss. However, it has been thrust into the centre of the news since then following three demolitions by the Lagos State Government, resulting in thousands displaced and up... Read More
From behind the scenes shots of her on set, we finally have a clip of Ego Boyo in the upcoming Mildred Okwo produced (and directed) TV series, Bankers NGR. It’s only a few seconds, but this isn’t even the real issue here. She was recently sworn in as President of the Nigerian chapter of the... Read More
Be appreciative to God for where you are and what you have. Always. Say to yourself “Who I Be?” not based on logistics this time but based on the word of God in Psalm 2:8(NIV) “what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” This will constantly remind... Read More
For the past few weeks, a meningitis epidemic has been spreading across Nigeria with quite deadly effects; as at the last count, the epidemic had covered 109 local government areas across 19 states. The disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection that thrives in hot weather has so far claimed 438 people, with 215... Read More
1. How does a feminist make the case against feminism? http://www.vox.com/conversations/2017/3/6/14761392/feminism-capitalism-socialism-patriarchy-jessa-crispin 2. So Donald Trump actually helped CNN? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/magazine/cnn-had-a-problem-donald-trump-solved-it.html 3. Immersive Journalism as exercise in debauchery? https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/i-tried-to-find-the-worst-bar-in-toronto-and-learned-everything 4. Trumps’ Inauguration was even more controversial for the press than most people thought. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/mass-arrests-on-inauguration-day-swept-up-journalists-and?utm_term=.boW0pAo0v#.agm1QGL1V 5. Media is insular, but can that change anytime soon? http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-us-two-worlds-20170410-story.html
Senator Dino Melaye has, at this point, convinced us he might remain the worst Senator in Nigeria, at least until he leaves office. And even then, it might be difficult for anyone to challenge him by virtue of the sheer senselessness of his ceaseless antics. [Read Also: It looks like Senator Dino Melaye finally got himself... Read More
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Minister Aisha Al-Hassan might be a little confused about her job | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Yet again our Ministers go unseen. Kudos to Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs for at least coming out of the woodwork and making her presence known the past week. It is, however, the result of a rather baffling action. The Minister led a delegation of members of the All Progressives Congress hailing from Taraba... Read More
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has had his position as the worst in Nigeria taken over by his colleague from Zamfara State. [Read Also: The Dummies Guide to understanding meningitis | Don’t listen to Yari or Makarfi, they don’t know jack] Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, who earlier this week declared a meningitis outbreak to be the... Read More
If you are, you can catch Tonto Dikeh at the 2017 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference. People might find this comical, but let’s be real. Tonto Dikeh is, by many measures, a Nollywood heavyweight. She’s been around for a long time and, all infamy aside, she’s seen more than the average star and can likely... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche When the most influential filmmaker of a generation decides to join forces with the continent’s most important platform for small screen content to make a major feature film, it is hard not to feel apprehensive. And for good reason too. How do you marry two distinct thematic styles; one that has thrived... Read More
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by Victor Akhidenor 16 years ago, Jude Okereke decided to become an entrepreneur. After learning the ropes from his elder brother, he took the plunge and became a manufacturer of bags in the famous Ariaria market in Aba, Abia state. But in all these years, the 38-year-old father of three has not made a single... Read More
Should we just book our tickets now?
Kendall Jenner is not the problem with that Pepsi ad. Not her as a human being, not the fact she’s a Jenner (or related to the Kardashians,) not the fact that she’s ‘privileged’ and certainly not the fact she’s white. Let’s try a little experiment, shall we? Imagine Kendall’s role in the ad were played... Read More
Yeah, Pepsi messed up big time with the Kendall Jenner ad, but it’s easy to forget they’ve given us some great ads in the past. Take this one (our personal favourite) with Beyonce, Britney Spears, Pink and Enrique Iglesias. Or this other, hilarious ad featuring footballers David Beckham, Roberto Carlos, and Ronaldinho. And finally, this... Read More
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