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The Film Blog: On Nigerian awards, we have to agree with Mildred Okwo
Of course, as far as the AMVCAs are concerned, we think they have had more than enough time to figure things out. Or at least to figure out how not…
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The Film Blog: Omoni Oboli, you must be joking
First off, we feel it pertinent to mention that we operate separately from YNaija.com. Our focus is different. We do different things. As such, we don't automatically align ourselves with…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”
After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency's request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian Senate finally made their decision today and it's a NO…
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[The Presidential Blog] The President is in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari, has just arrived in Lagos accompanied on the visit by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola Governor Akinwunmi Ambode tweeted earlier that he had just received…
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The Film Blog: A Trip To Jamaica? The AMVCAs also need to do some soul searching
Who would have thought that when we were calling out the Best of Nollywood Awards, and praising the AMVCAs in the process, we'd be find cause to do the same thing…
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The Film Blog: #AMVCA2017 Someone feels snubbed
Skinny girl in transit nom hopefully! — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Will AMVCA nominate SGIT this year? We watch. — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14,…
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The Church Blog: We have THE list of the Christmas Carol services you should attend
So you missed some of the big ones. Daystar kicked it off officially with the carol service to beat all carol services this Sunday. Fountain of Life was on the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Our Buhari shall be the saviour The Gambia needs
It is often said that a prophet is not appreciated in his own home. While Nigerians feel mostly disappointed and have all but lost hope in the Bughari administration (for…
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The Film Blog: The AMVCA nominations are here!
Announced tonight, the 2017 AMVCA nominations are led by 93 Days, 76 and Oloibiri. Clearly the jury was feeling historical/factual narratives below. Check out the full list: Best Actor in …
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[The Legislative Blog]: “We will change our habits and change Nigeria” | 7 things we learnt from President Buhari’s speech today
Today was an important one for Nigeria, the presidency and the legislature. The 2017 budget was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari at a joint session of the upper and lower…
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[The Presidential Blog]: 7 things we learnt from the 2017 budget presentation
As promised, the President presented the 2017 budget before the Senate today, Wednesday, the 14th of December. Meanwhile the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma has already said…
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The Media Blog: Ndani Lifestyle is a curious development
In an age where many media platforms are making the move from text to video, it's surprising (to put it one way) to see one pivot from video back to…
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The Media Blog: Emmanuella gets a CNN feature
Not bad for a 6-year-old recording comedy skits from Port Harcourt, eh? We said it before - power shall continue to change hands.
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[The Presidential Blog] Buhari arrives Banjul: to tell Jammeh what he should be telling his own ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived Banjul, The Gambia, to meet with the country’s President, Yahya Jammeh, who lost the presidential election penultimate week. The President alongside the three other…
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The Film Blog: The Best of Nollywood Awards need to do some soul searching
The Best Of Nollywood Awards held last weekend. If you're wondering why you didn't hear much about it, it's likely because the ceremony took place in Aba and the celebrities…
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The Media Blog: “What did you become?” | Someone has finally come for Toke
She's called Iyabeji (or OroboDiva depending upon some parameters we haven't quite figured out yet), and she has a vlog called the Iyabeji Show. The log itself has apparently been…
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The Media Blog: The most important detail from Toke Makinwa’s Rubbin’ Minds interview
You know when someone decides that they are putting their feet on the necks of everyone else, and they won't be taking them off till they're ready? That is what…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (11)
1. Fake News didn't just start today: 2. American TV is really, really expensive: 3. Coming to grips with a "post-truth" era: 4. How do millenials consume news? 5.…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Maiduguri blast can’t be the final blow to this administration, or is it?
To say that there is a general feeling of discontent in Nigeria with the Federal Government will be an understatement. Nigerians are literally floating; living one day after the next…
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The Church Blog: One minute of heaven with Ron Kenoly at Lekki Unusual Praise
Everywhere in Nigeria this Christmas, the church is not even playing with music specials.
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The Media Blog: And we thought Toke was getting ready to chill
As in. We really thought the promo blitz was dying down. How many covers does this make it now? Even we are losing count.
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The Church Blog: Guest Post | In this church, you better shout well
by Fowowe Damilola One thing I’ve come to note in church is the sheer amount of calisthenics. A lot of motion sturves. We have decided that God is moved by…
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The Media Blog: So we watched ‘Afropolitan Chef’ …
We want to call it a bright spot. Because we definitely needs one of those. Yetunde Shorters is a very likable person, and has the right vibe for a cooking…
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The Church Blog: Ccioma just gave us another reason to adore her
Yes, you are probably a born again Christian who consumes everything from Nathaniel Bassey to Onos Ariyo and you don't know Ccioma. That's unforgivable but we understand. She has, for…
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Eye on Ambode: Governor increases death insurance benefit of police officers who die in service to N10m, more
On this week's edition of Eye on Ambode, we bring to you a recap of the activities of the Lagos state governor this past week. Recall that three weeks ago…
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The Film Blog: Are Nigerian cinemas embracing the times?
For Nigerian cinemas, at least. A quick glance at the Silverbird Cinemas Ikeja schedule shows that a whopping 5 out of the 10 movies showing are Nigerian. If you haven't…
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[The Presidential Blog] The justification for our nation’s resources apparently depends on sports
So President Buhari received the National Open Water Swimming Competition Trophy at the State House (which one is that again? we hear you ask - See here). Anyway during the…
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Review: Heartbeat The Musical is promising but it can be better
by Okon Ekpo The end of the calendar year usually comes with it a rash of musicals staged to thrill the ravenous appetites of the Lagos arts scene. Last year…
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[The Legislative Blog]: These lawmakers want us to believe they are not corrupt but it’s tough
"There is no money to steal in this government", said Lanre Tejuosho, Chairman Senate Committee on Health. There's more than one way to understand this statement. "We'd love to steal…
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The Media Blog: Accelerate TV made a good move with this one
No shade to Akah. None whatsoever. We think he's a great person with tons of potential. But look at this video, and compare it to Akah hosting the same show,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- 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
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- 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