#WorldCup Roundup: Kylian Mbappe tears Argentina apart to hand France quarter final spot

Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as France ran riot over an Argentina side in a 4-3 victory to break Lionel Messi’s World Cup hope and power his team to the Quarter-Finals. Antoine Greizmann opened the scoring with a penalty in the 13th minute after Mbappe was brought down in the box. Angel... Read More

The Sports Blog

Kylian Mbappe, lionel messi, world cup

June 30, 2018

Lagos Fire Tragedy: Shame of a megacity and a country that does not learn from past mistakes

Sunday, November 5, 2000, was a black Sunday Nigerians will not forget in a hurry especially people living in the South-Western part of the country. On that day, a fuel-laden tanker caught fire on the popular Ife-Ibadan expressway killing over two hundred people while according to police record one hundred and fifteen vehicles were burnt.... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Ife-Ibadan inferno, Lagos fire, Otedola Bridge explosion, Tanker explosion

June 29, 2018

How cinema-worthy are Nollywood’s new crop of movies?

Earlier in the week, I responded to a tweet posted by an account that I follow. It was an interesting tweet, in that the owner of the account explained why movies like Dunkirk, Fury, and Gravity were designed for cinema viewing, as opposed to watching them on a laptop. Gravity itself, the film released in... Read More

The Film Blog

Cinema-worthy, Nollywood movies

June 29, 2018

See our best 11 from the Group stage of the #WorldCup 2018

The group stage of the World Cup is over and it was a wild ride. We had only one goalless draw and recorded a massive rise in penalties thanks to the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). However, we have been exposed to some of the best football we have seen for some time... Read More

The Sports Blog

henderson, Lukaku, Modric, Philippe Coutinho, ronaldo, world cup

June 28, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Januzaj’s magical goal decides Group H winner in underwhelming game

The game between England and Belgium was billed as the most anticipated and important group stage game by most football fans when the World Cup fixtures were announced. It was meant to be an array of attacking display – Romelu Lukaku versus Harry Kane. However, thanks to early qualification, both managers decided to field a weakened... Read More

The Sports Blog

Colombia, england, Panama, Tunisia

June 28, 2018

#WorldCup2018: Here’s all you need to know about the reward for the eliminated teams

As the final round of group matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia ends today, one can look back at the last 15 days smiling at how awesome the global fiesta has been, especially with the drama, thrills, suspense, excitement and even sober moments it has brought to the faces and homes of... Read More

The Sports Blog

fifa, Prize monies, Russia, world cup

June 28, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Senegal crash out of Group H on fair play

Senegal lost to Colombia 1-0 in their group H decider to crash out of the World Cup and break African hearts. It is indeed a very sad World Cup for Africa. Senegal played well but were wasteful and could not convert their opportunities. Yerry Mina scored a headed in the 74th minute. Senegal left 6’5... Read More

The Sports Blog

Colombia, japan, Poland, senegal

June 28, 2018

AY Makun’s next movie is called “Yoruba Demons”, because why not

As a comedian who many regard as not being funny, AY Makun is unarguably the modern pioneer of gleefully schlocky travel comedies from which he keeps making huge bucks. These movies are frivolously madcap as they are geographical (Atlanta, Jamaica, South Africa) and hint towards a new genre in the already crowded comedy market. That... Read More

The Media Blog

ay makun, Yoruba Demons

June 28, 2018

CJN directive on Cells inspection, a good development that should have come earlier

The recent directive issued by the Chief Justice of Nigeria Honorable Justice Walter Onnoghen to Magistrates in the country to conduct a monthly assessment of cells in the Police station under their jurisdiction is a welcome and remarkable development from the judiciary. According to the Memo issued on the 20th of June 2018, the CJN... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

CJN, Magistrates, police

June 28, 2018

ASUU’s concern about proliferation of Universities in Nigeria is timely

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos state chapter has expressed concerns at the rate at which Universities are being established in the country. According to its Lagos chapter Chairman, Mr. Dele Ashiru, the impact of these universities have not been felt on the national development goals in the country. This concern by ASUU... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ASUU, nigeria, University

June 28, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: All hope rests on Mané and Senegal for Africa

After Nigeria’s defeat to Argentina on Tuesday, Senegal are now the last standing hope for Africans at the World Cup …. Sigh. When will this all end? Africa really needs to step up. Thankfully, Senegal are a better team than Nigeria blessed with tremendously talented players full of energy, strength and pace. The only real... Read More

The Sports Blog

Colombia, Sadio Mane, senegal

June 28, 2018

Love Hausa movies and series? Don’t worry because Linda Ikeji TV will have you covered soon

Although Hausa movies and series aren’t really my thing, I can see what Linda Ikeji is doing and I think it’s commendable. The media mogul has dedicated herself to her newly launched streaming platform in the past year, scoring 10,000 paid subscribers in the first three days and positioning LiTV as a player in the... Read More

The Media Blog

Kannywood, Linda Ikeji TV, LITV

June 27, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

Brazil’s diva Neymar came to the party in the Selecao’s last group game against Serbia in Spartak. Brazil ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Paulinho in the 36th minute and Thiago Silva in the 68th minute. Neymar was one of the better players and provided an assist for Brazil’s second goal by Thiago... Read More

The Sports Blog

brazil, Costa Rica, neymar, serbia, Switzerland

June 27, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Defending champions Germany crash out after 2-0 defeat to South Korea

World Champions Germany crash out of the World Cup in dramatic fashion after a 2-0 defeat to South Korea in Kazan on Wednesday. Germany dominated possession but lacked dynamism in their play and their build-up play was too slow – lacking real urgency. The favourites by many prior to the World Cup failed to impress.... Read More

The Sports Blog

Germany, mexico, south korea, Sweden

June 27, 2018

Aftermath of #WorldCup exit, deflecting blame and the way forward for Nigerian football

After Nigeria crashed out in a crushing and heartbreaking manner against familiar foe Argentina on Tuesday, many Nigerians have fallen to a deep pit by deflecting blame; shouting ‘racism’ from FIFA and the Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir, for some decisions that did not go the Super Eagles way. I will like to point out I... Read More

The Sports Blog

Amaju Pinnick, nff, nigeria, world cup

June 27, 2018

Paul Apel’s “Fantastic Numbers” gets premiere date

Reportedly, Paul Apel’s soon-to-be released movie Fantastic Numbers sits on a budget of N35m, which, no offense, isn’t that fantastic. I’m not sure why this detail about the film is in focus though. Starring Sambasa Nzeribe, Yakubu Mohammed, Funny Mallam, Sani Danja, Ivie Okujaye, and MTV Shuga Naija actress Rahama Sadau, Fantastic Numbers tells the... Read More

The Film Blog

Fantastic Numbers, Paul Apel

June 27, 2018

Meet Segun Akinola, the composer who will change Doctor Who’s iconic theme tune

Since the 60s, beloved sci-fi series Doctor Who has gained a cult following and becoming a significant part of British popular culture. Dr Who’s identity is so rooted in protocol and its founding elements that, when Jodie Whittaker was announced as the first woman to play the titular doctor in 2017, it created a noisy... Read More

The Media Blog

Doctor Who, Segun Akinola

June 27, 2018

See our top picks from Ghanaian Twitter trolling Nigeria’s exit from the #WorldCup

As you already know, last night Nigeria slumped to defeat against a Messi-led Argentinian side, a 2-1 loss that guaranteed our knock out from the ongoing World Cup in Russia. I’m not exactly surprised at Nigeria’s early ousting, but I guess the world won’t forget the Super Eagles’ modern redux of the ‘94 World Cup... Read More

The Media Blog

Ghanaian Twitter, super eagles, world cup

June 26, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Rojo breaks Nigerian hearts with 85th minute winner

Argentina ensured progression to the second round ahead of Nigeria after defeating the Super Eagles 2-1 in the Group D encounter. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 14th minute after latching to a fantastic ball from Ever Banega, beating Francis Uzoho with the fantastic right footed shot. Nigeria looked pedestrian after the goal and... Read More

The Sports Blog

argentina, nigeria

June 26, 2018

Meet the four Nigerians invited to become voting members of the Oscars. And yes, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is repping

This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences set its eyes on four Nigerians making boss moves. Or have done so in the past. We have paid homage to East Africa as Wanuri Kahiu announced her membership into this hallowed club for film. But we need to celebrate our own. Extending invites to... Read More

The Film Blog

Omotola, oscars

June 26, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: France and Denmark hand first goalless game

France and Denmark battled to an underwhelming goalless draw in the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia. France were slightly the better side but found it hard to create clear-cut chances against a solid Denmark side. Didier Deschamps decided to rest a few key players in the French team – most notably Paul Pogba and he was... Read More

The Sports Blog

australia, denmark, France, Peru, world cup

June 26, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Plateau Killings: President Buhari should stop blame game and own up to his Failure

Saturday June 23, 2018 was the National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The convention which produced former Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomole as its new helmsman also produced a new slogan for the party which is “Progress”. According to the party, it is time Nigerians experience “progress” after they’ve experienced... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Buhari, plateau, Politics

June 26, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] World Poverty Clock: Overtake don overtake overtake

In the year 1980, the late Afrobeat Maestro Fela Anikulapo Kuti that used the word “overtake don overtake overtake” in one of his songs as a metaphor for the evils of the military leadership in the country at that time. The country had begun to really experience the effect of politically fueled national decline, especially... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

India, nigeria, poverty

June 26, 2018

Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu invited to become member of Oscars Academy

It’s been a tumultuous 2018 for Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu, from making history at this year’s Cannes with her lesbian film Rafiki and the banning of the film in her country to signing a mega deal with The Gotham Group. It’s been a bittersweet streak in her career, and she’s been more in the spotlight... Read More

The Film Blog

Oscar, Wanuri Kahiu

June 26, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: Rohr must let the cannons loose to defeat Argentina

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami along with NFF President Amaju Pinnick addressed the Super Eagles ahead of their most important game against Argentina by 7:00pm today in Saint Petersburg at the team hotel. Odegbami stressed that the Super Eagles stood a unique pedestal that no other team in the history of Nigerian football has had.... Read More

The Sports Blog

Group D, messi, nigeria, odegbami, pinnick, Russia, super eagles

June 26, 2018

Why shows like “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette” will work in a country like Nigeria

I have just finished watching the season 3 finale of UnREAL, which ended on a fulfilling note for the show’s full-on matriarchy, revolving around the relationships between three women: Quinn, Rachel and this season’s suitor Serena. This finale deviated from the “happy endings” of previous finales, in that Serena looked at her remaining two prospects... Read More

The Media Blog

The Bachelor, The Bcahelorette

June 25, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify

It was a dramatic end to the final games of Group B, and as Nordin Amrabat put it ‘VAR is BS’. I certainly won’t go ahead to discredit VAR but it certainly depends on how it is being used by the referee. Portugal were held by an impressive Iran to a 1-1 result, while Spain... Read More

The Sports Blog

Iran, Morocco, portugal, spain

June 25, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a low-driven free-kick to ensure a horrible start for the Russians, but Russian goalie Igor Akinfeev should have been better to thwart the free-kick.... Read More

The Sports Blog

Cavani, egypt, Russia, saudi arabia, suarez, Uruguay, world cup

June 25, 2018

Panama Papers: Seychelles begin probe of Saraki but it seems Nigeria is not interested

When we thought the uproar generated over the Panama Papers leak of April 2016 which named Senate President Bukola Saraki, his wife and other politically exposed persons and individuals of investing millions of dollars in offshore shell companies, which is another form of money laundering has gone unnoticed as several other issues in Nigeria, the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Panama, Saraki, Seychelles

The return of Tee Billz to Instagram and the exorcism (we hope) of past demons

#WorldCup Roundup: Kylian Mbappe tears Argentina apart to hand France quarter final spot

Lagos Fire Tragedy: Shame of a megacity and a country that does not learn from past mistakes

How cinema-worthy are Nollywood’s new crop of movies?

See our best 11 from the Group stage of the #WorldCup 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Januzaj’s magical goal decides Group H winner in underwhelming game

#WorldCup2018: Here’s all you need to know about the reward for the eliminated teams

#WorldCup Roundup: Senegal crash out of Group H on fair play

AY Makun’s next movie is called “Yoruba Demons”, because why not

CJN directive on Cells inspection, a good development that should have come earlier

ASUU’s concern about proliferation of Universities in Nigeria is timely

#WorldCup Preview: All hope rests on Mané and Senegal for Africa

Love Hausa movies and series? Don’t worry because Linda Ikeji TV will have you covered soon

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

#WorldCup Roundup: Defending champions Germany crash out after 2-0 defeat to South Korea

Aftermath of #WorldCup exit, deflecting blame and the way forward for Nigerian football

Paul Apel’s “Fantastic Numbers” gets premiere date

Meet Segun Akinola, the composer who will change Doctor Who’s iconic theme tune

See our top picks from Ghanaian Twitter trolling Nigeria’s exit from the #WorldCup

#WorldCup Roundup: Rojo breaks Nigerian hearts with 85th minute winner

Meet the four Nigerians invited to become voting members of the Oscars. And yes, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is repping

#WorldCup Roundup: France and Denmark hand first goalless game

[The Injustice Blog] Plateau Killings: President Buhari should stop blame game and own up to his Failure

[The Injustice Blog] World Poverty Clock: Overtake don overtake overtake

Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu invited to become member of Oscars Academy

#WorldCup Preview: Rohr must let the cannons loose to defeat Argentina

Why shows like “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette” will work in a country like Nigeria

#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

Panama Papers: Seychelles begin probe of Saraki but it seems Nigeria is not interested

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