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June 27, 2017

The Film Blog: The crowd of Nollywood stars in Rwanda reminds you that AMAA is not dead

There is an abundance of people so upset at the mediocrity of the Africa Movie Academy Awards that they just want it shut down. You hear it often in film circles, especially with younger people. We chronicled one such angry bird here. Still, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, for all her many flaws, continues to make it happen,... Read More
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June 27, 2017

[The Church Blog] Nathaniel Bassey, Chingtok Ishaku, Mario Ese, Victoria Orenze and Olumide Iyun to minister at Halleujah Festival

This formation is fire!!! The long awaited Hallelujah festival is finally here. The worship session to round up theis month’s Hallelujah challenge has been one of the most anticipated worship event in this month. The headlining ministers for the event are some of Nigeria’s best when it comes to deep spirit filled worship. Chingtok Ishaku,... Read More
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June 27, 2017

[The Music Blog]: On that alternate version of Wizkid’s “Come Closer” without any verse from the Starboy

Though now confirmed to be part of Wizkid’s upcoming Sounds From The Other Side album, “Come Closer” was initially a leaked titled “Hush Up The Silence/Come Closer”. This made many doubt the originality of the single. Especially with how Drake’s verse listened like it was forced into the rhythm of the beat since his lyrics... Read More
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Ambode
June 26, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Power, environment and transport sectors to get more attention in two years

Governor of Lagos state,  Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration would pay more attention to the Power, Environment and Transportation sectors in the next two years to drive all round development of the State. Ambode during an interview session with the press said the three sectors were crucial to driving social infrastructure in Lagos state.... Read More
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June 26, 2017

[The Music Blog]: On the new school and where the past and future of Nigerian music meet

Millennials have gotten the worst and best rap as a generation. To the baby boomers and generation X we are entitled lazy narcissists, caged by a self created maze of micro-aggressions and trigger warnings. But being born in the age of cellphones and the Internet has imbued us with an outward facing, culturally diverse, self-aware... Read More
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June 26, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is going to perform simulated sex scenes in her new film, and believe it or not, that’s groundbreaking

Omotola Jolade Ekeinde, one-time Time 100 person of the year and Nigerian mega superstar is returning to the big screens after 3 years away. And she is doing it in a big way, she is finally taking on the dreaded Nollywood taboo of the three-dimensional sex scene. Nollywood has always been paradoxical about depictions of... Read More
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June 26, 2017

[The Church Blog] Pictures from Covenant Connect inauguration service

It was the inauguration service of the long awaited Covenant Connect; the youth expression of the Covenant Christian Centre yesterday and as expected, it was lit. The service kicked off with a Live Rock Performance by highly talented all-instrumentalist, Nigerian Gospel Rock band Rep J360. Here are some pictures to help you relive the moments.... Read More
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June 25, 2017

The Media Blog: Linda Ikeji just reminded all of us that the critics don’t matter, with this shoot

They’ve said she is too trashy, too controversial, too every-unpleasant-word-in-the-books. And yet she keeps moving, focused, resolute on remaking the media space, in her own image. So that, after years of resistance, even the old bastions of the media establishment have to admit – you can’t ignore Linda. You just can’t. She is here to... Read More
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June 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] 19-year-old Esther Benyeogo wins God’s Children Got Talent 7 #GCGT7

The Christian reality TV show, God’s Children Got Talent, that has got many glued to their screens for a couple of weeks ended yesterday with the grand finale which held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. The competition featured various talented children between the ages of 5-19 as they competed for the coveted prize of... Read More
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June 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] The Thread: Gospel artistes have suffered in Nigeria

Let somebody shout Hallelujah… Done? Good. One of the most common statements made from secular artistes especially in recent times have been that they started in the church. Sometimes, this leaves you wondering why they even made the decision to leave gospel music scene in the first place and why they didn’t continue with church... Read More
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June 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: We’re rolling our eyes at Hon Jibrin’s Saturday morning ass-kissing

It was the type of moment where you’d tell your mate or acquaintance “Oga, post and go” but if you’ve followed suspended lawmaker Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin on Twitter since he became the budget padding ambassador, you’d know he’s one of the proverbial Twitter tailors who invented threads (if you know, you know). One or two... Read More
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June 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Even if it’s the last thing you read, you mustn’t miss this speech by Osinbajo

Like you, we often find it impossible to explain what it is exactly about Professor Osinbajo that makes him seem so dependable. It could be anything from the way he chooses to approach any issue first by dialogue to the fact that you can be sure he won’t be found throwing shades at his absent principal... Read More
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June 24, 2017

[The Music Blog]: Hear all the tracks from Patrickxxlee’s debut album, “Diary Of An Arsonist”

As the digital age continues to fast-track the growth of global urban culture, Africa’s hip-hop has gotten more ambitious and forward thinking. At the forefront of this movement is Patrickxxlee, who has been branded as the future of synth-based auto-tune based music. The 21-year-old Zambian-based South African rapper got signed by Lagos-based record label, Artis... Read More
The Music Blog
June 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] One photo from Osinbajo’s consultations says (almost) everything about Nigeria right now

It is so interesting, all these unexpected extras we are learning about Nigeria from the recent ethnic agitations and the consequent consultations. Who’d have thought that a situation as ugly as the issuance of “quit notices” from one part of the nation to another and the fear that the hate birthed would lead us to real truths about our... Read More
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June 24, 2017

[The Church Blog] Night of worship at Daystar Christian Centre and the things that could have been done better

So, one of the most anticipated worship events in Lagos and environs happened on Wednesday at Daystar Christian Centre. The annual event holds at the middle of the year and like everything related to Daystar, it was first class. The sound, the light, the uniformed dressing, the views, everything was on point as expected. The... Read More
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June 23, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says Lagos remains home to all tribes and nationalities

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday commended the measures taken so far by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and by extension the Federal Government to quell tensions generated by agitation from some ethnic nationalities seeking to break away from Nigeria, saying that the unity of the country should be of paramount importance... Read More
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