Category: Blogs
The Media Blog: ‘Linda Ikeji S’ is launching on November 1 – “That’s the something big,” she says
“When I said something big is coming, I didn’t mean this office, or all of this,” Linda Ikeji told one ...
The Film Blog: 3 comments provide an important minority view on Room 315
We came across these two comments, and as far as minority views go on this debate about plagiarism, they are ...
The Film Blog: From #TheOtherRoom to #Room315 (and what we think)
In case you were looking for a room controversy that actually worth your time, rather than the teenage-boy fantasies of ...
The Media Blog: Ha, these people just totally destroyed ‘DJ Cuppy Takes Africa’
If you don’t know ‘DJ Cuppy Takes Africa’, which launched on the brand new Fox Life last week, we can’t ...
[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari, Hon Jibrin and the anti-corruption sham
Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin still gets media coverage. With every – no longer shocking – revelation, Nigeria’s foremost whistleblower still gets ...
[The Legislative Blog]: A dose of common sense for Mr President
A dose in time will be just right! Common sense advocate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has a few words for President ...
[The Presidential blog]: Buhari, his French counterpart and scandalous comments
President Buhari’s latest past time seems to be some weird determination to irk Nigerians. What else can explain his recent ...
The Media Blog: We’re becoming mad fans of Africa Magic’s ‘Hustle’
You will remember the anticipation with which we welcomed Hustle (Weekdays, 9.30pm, Africa Magic Urban). And then the disappointment with ...
The Film Blog: That’s how IK Ogbonna was just going on his way o, and trailer came to jam him
By now you know we kinda like our good friends at TrueNollywoodStories, at least based on how many times ...
The Media Blog: This is an actual headline, from an actual Nigerian newspaper
It ‘thundered’ so loud the cows died from all that noise making. Leadership newspaper, but why? YWriter
The Film Blog: We can’t find one good review for ‘A Trip to Jamaica’. No, not one.
We went across the length and breadth of the Nigerian internet to see the reviews – and what we found ...
Reading material: For those who work in media content (4)
Let’s go! We were just talking about Twitter as a media company the other day. Read 2. Amazon has a new ...
[The Presidential blog]: The 7 ways Garba Shehu’s defense of Buhari doesn’t make sense
It is no News that having six aides attending to your media needs will not preclude the inability to properly respond ...
The Film Blog: When Love Happens Again is a f__king stupid disgrace of a film
We wondered if to be truly honest about how we feel about this train-wreck of a film, especially if we ...
The Media Blog: The late, great Chris Jeyibo was one of the most powerful people in Nigerian media
Chris Jeyibo passed on last week Friday in a car accident. It’s quite a frightening photo – his car crushed ...
The Media Blog: This WashPo headline shows how the world now sees Nigeria’s president
And at the end, for those who wondered, there is how the world’s most powerful women reacted to the misogyny. ...
[The Presidential Blog]: This is what happens when Aisha is not doing her chores in #TheOtherRoom
What you are not here … President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Germany meeting with the Chancellor Merkel to discuss issues of shared ...
The Media Blog: The Nigerian politicians who own media houses
We just thought: it would be fun to put up a list of some of the politicians in Nigeria who ...
The Media Blog: Orji Kalu has two media houses – but he still smells like a loser
You know the other day, we were just thinking about it – politicians in Nigeria buy media platforms in order ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Can NASS please explain 3000 legislative aides?
Just when you’re trying to make sense of the events that happen in Nigeria’s political sphere on a daily basis, ...
The Media Blog: Toke Makinwa had a very uncomfortable moment on ‘Moments’ talking about bleaching
One of our favourite people on television, Sika Osei (host of Studio 53 Xtra) was the guest on the Nigerian ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Have you met the most dramatic House of Reps member?
If you haven’t come across the man in this video before now, let us introduce him to you. He is ...
[The Legislative Blog]: All eyes on Senate’s investigation into diversion of IDP funds
Many Nigerians never seem to agree with committee set-ups by the government at all levels owing partly to lack of ...
The Media Blog: @FoluShaw is warning Linda not to publish his tweets – but that’s not the law is it?
So @FoluShaw got a lot of RTs for this thread. Pretty remarkable tale to be sure. Someone wonders if his ...
[The Presidential Blog]: We like ‘this’ Obasanjo
In the wake of the judiciary crisis that rocked half a dozen cities in Nigeria on Saturday, former President Olusegun ...
The Sexuality Blog: Genitals means gender… or does it?
We are not really good at calling things out in Nigeria, and if we do venture at it, we are ...
TMB Data: How many people watch Nigerian TV?
We had a very active National Broadcasting Commission under former director-general, Emeka Mba. Successive ministers of information saw and left ...
[The Presidential Blog]: They finally respond to the judiciary scandal and as expected, it was rushed and unacceptable
Remember the sting operation that got everyone riled up over the weekend? And rightly so too. Yes, the breaking and ...
Reading material: For those who work in media content (3)
Let’s go! Newspapers are dying, dying, dead, in America. Read Twitter’s woes show the perils of building platforms for ...
The Media Blog: Punch just took it to Buhari – and we’re bloody proud of them
Punch has been a thorn in the flesh of Presidents since Olusegun Obasanjo – their irritation crystallising with Goodluck Jonathan. ...
The September Standard
- Travel Watch: Qatar Airways Geared For Growth in Africa
- From Beans to Bliss: How Coffee-Making Can Aid Mental Wellness
- Unleash Your Inner Artist With Bold & Colourful Eyeliner Shades
- Pregnant and Powerful! Rihanna Shines in Show-Stopping Looks At 2023 Oscars
- All The Dashing Looks From the 2023 Oscars Awards Red Carpet
YMonitor
- 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
- International Women’s Day: The Future Project Celebrates Women’s Contributions, Releases 100 Most Influential Women in Africa List
Party Jollof
- Outdoor weddings will always make us swoon. Jesse and Shadiat’s is no different
- An Isiagu Wedding, Sign us up
- This Groom’s epic moves to his Trad Engagement will make you smile
- Two Sisters get married on same day to honor their mum (photos)
- More photos from Actor Gideon Okeke and fiancée, Chidera’s prewedding session