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Lagos Real
October 10, 2018

The trailer for Mike Ezuruonye’s new movie ‘Lagos Real Fake Life’ isn’t quite there yet

“Retarded,” “Gratuitous,” and “Senseless” are only a few of the adjectives used in the Cinema Pointer review of Mike Ezuruonye’s directorial debut Divorce Not Allowed, released back in April. Like his peers taking the responsibility of directing their own movies, Ezuruonye is new in the park but his effort left so much to be desired,... Read More
The Film Blog
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Merry Men
October 10, 2018

Film Review: AY, Ramsey Nouah, Falz, Jim Iyke are all a bunch of Merry Men

According to English folklore, the original Merry Men helped define the legend of Robin Hood, accompanying the prince of thieves on his numerous exploits, each one usually followed up with acts of social benevolence as they sought to redistribute the common wealth. There may be something off-putting and unaware of self about AY Makun- a... Read More
More, The Cutting Floor, The Film Blog
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October 9, 2018

Drew Brees passes Manning’s all-time record as Saints beat Redskins

It was a historic night in the NFL as Drew Brees became the all-time passing yard leader. The 39-year-old quarterback of the New Orleans Saints broke history yesterday by passing legendary quarterback, Peyton Manning in most career passing yards in NFL history. His record-breaking night couldn’t have played out any better, as the Saints drown the Washington... Read More
The Sports Blog
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Khabib
October 8, 2018

Connor McGregor’s racism couldn’t help him in the ring against Khabib Nurmagomedov

The biggest fight of the year and probably UFC history happened on Saturday and typically, Khabib Nurmagomedov secured his 27th victory against the self-proclaimed “the king” Conor McGregor. The fight was every bit as big and exciting as we had expected. It drew an attendance of 20,034, highest in UFC history, making $17.18 million on... Read More
The Sports Blog
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October 7, 2018

“I am the 16th President of Nigeria” | 7 things we learned from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation Address

Every year, the founder and Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly Tunde Bakare, delivers a rousing ‘State of the Nation Address’ that is meant to act as a roadmap for the country. Today, the pastor and politician had some interesting things to say during his October 7 address titled ‘The Road to 2019 Covadis... Read More
Church Culture, Featured
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Ten Virgins
October 5, 2018

Blessing Egbe’s upcoming movie ‘The Ten Virgins’ is a parody and a musical and we didn’t see it coming

Fresh off from being selected as one of the female filmmakers headlining this year’s Nollywood Travel Film Festival, Blessing Egbe via her production outfit BConcept Network has released the trailer for upcoming movie The Ten Virgins. The central idea of the movie is rooted in nowhere else than the Bible’s Parable of the Ten Virgins,... Read More
The Film Blog
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October 5, 2018

Fans demand justice for XXXTentacion as police reveal details

Florida rapper Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, popularly known as XXXTentacion was gunned down in a motorcycle dealership on June 18, 2018, and the police have finally decided to release the CCTV footage showing the rappers final moments. Upon careful investigation, and studying of CCTV surveillance footage, the police discovered that the attack was more strategic... Read More
The Music Blog
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Teachers
October 5, 2018

World Teachers Day: Is there anything for the Nigerian Teacher to celebrate?

October 5 of every year has been designated  World Teachers Day by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) as a day to celebrate teachers and the invaluable service they offer worldwide. The role of teachers in any society cannot be overemphasised. In fact, education is a two-way interaction between the teachers and their students... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 4, 2018

Ayo Ayoola is running for the highest political office in Nigeria in the trailer for ‘If I Am President’

As the 2019 elections draw closer, the Nigerian political landscape has been both interesting and tumultuous. The news cycle is still on the results of the Lagos APC Primaries with incumbent governor Akinwunmi Ambode losing to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the still-running web series On The Couch has become a crucible in determining the worth and mettle... Read More
The Film Blog
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October 4, 2018

Twitter is still on the debate on why there are more male superheroes than female superheroes

It all began with a simple tweet posted yesterday, from @JusttLit who wanted to know why there are more male superheroes than female superheroes. Why are there more male superheroes than female superheroes? ? — Lit! (@JusttLit) October 3, 2018 The question has since generated comments and a myriad of perspectives, with an opportunity to... Read More
The Media Blog
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October 4, 2018

Messi’s masterclass in the Champions League affirms his G.O.A.T. status

Lionel Messi does it again! In the latest Champions League fixture, Messi shows us, yet again, that Spanish football is on a class of its own. The 31-year-old superstar proves that he still got it, thrusting Barcelona to a 4-2 victory against one of Premier League’s top dogs; Tottenham Hotspurs. Since the beginning of the... Read More
The Sports Blog
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October 4, 2018

Isabella Akinseye speaks with presidential aspirant, Chike Ukaegbu on Politico Politica

It’s the time for political discourse in Nigeria as the 2019 general elections draw close. Several talk show hosts and media houses are going the extra mile in bringing political aspirants closer to the people. On The Couch with Falz and Laila has gained prominence over the past few months. Aspirants like Professor Kingsley Moghalu; former... Read More
The Media Blog
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October 4, 2018

Violent party primaries, a sign of things to come in 2019?

Primaries to field candidates for the 2019 general elections by different political parties in Nigeria is ongoing on as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, the ones by the two major political parties in Nigeria, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been marked with unprecedented violence... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 3, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘firmly’ denies rape accusations

Cristiano Ronaldo had been accused of rape in 2009 in Las Vegas by Kathryn Mayorga. The 33-year-old Juventus forward denied the accusations of rape against him, saying Wednesday that he had a “clear conscience” as he awaits the conclusions of an investigation. “I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against... Read More
The Sports Blog
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Tobi Bakre
October 3, 2018

The #KupeChallenge was going just fine until Tobi Bakre ruined it with his chest

Last quarter of the year and we have had many viral challenges, most of them arising from 2018’s bloat in music and movies and driven by a pervasive online video culture. #KikiChallenge, #LevelUpChallenge, #AgbadaChallenge, have all helped songs attain mass reach and provided them the much needed push into success, but these challenges have died... Read More
The Media Blog
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Nollywood
October 3, 2018

The future is female: the Nollywood Travel Film Festival to spotlight female directors at Glasgow

The Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) is an initiative that seeks to promote films by Nigerians living all over the world to new and existing global audiences with the aim of creating new market places for Nigerian cinema. Now in its second edition, the festival this time will beam a spotlight on female directors in... Read More
The Film Blog
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October 3, 2018

Don’t be an Uncle Thomas: This patriotic Union Bank ad wants you to believe in Nigeria once again

Bank adverts are increasingly becoming a means to annihilate competitors in the crowded financial institution landscape. The last we witnessed was Sterling Bank’s viral, symbol-heavy massacre of top banks, with shades and counter-shades. It was fun and also a mess, a direct consequence of the zeitgeist. Now, every bank ad I see makes me hypercritical,... Read More
Featured, The Media Blog
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October 2, 2018

Mourinho under fire for Manchester United’s woes

It’s been a rough patch for the Red Devils and all fingers are pointing to the coaching staff, Jose Mourinho to be precise. The award-winning manager has come under fire, in light of Manchester United’s current predicament. From the recent video which surfaced on the internet a few days ago, (displaying a confrontation between ‘The... Read More
The Sports Blog
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