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#TheExperienceReport: Pastor Paul’s message yesterday? Christians have to join politics – but we have questions
You know we love Pastor Paul Adefarasin. And if we didn’t love him before, the annual gift of The Experience completely sealed it. But let’s unpack his message at the…
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The Church Blog: The Christmas song releases have now begun
The first one from a major act is from producer and performer, Wole Oni - 'Come let us adore him'. Features pastor of Church Unusual, Laurie Idahosa. It drops today.…
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The Film Blog: Mildred Okwo plots her next move
After wowing audiences with her first film The Meeting (actually, her first film was 30 Days, but so few people got to see it, and even fewer are aware of his…
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The Media Blog: For better or for worse, Skinny Girl In Transit returns
Well, the first episode is here and we are.... not surprised. Whether or not this is a good thing depends upon what you thought of the show before. Like we…
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The Media Blog: We’re reaching peak Toke levels
We should just call this Toke week at this point. Her dedication to pushing this her "On Becoming" book is nothing short of remarkable. Just in case you've somehow managed…
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The Church Blog: Toke Makinwa goes to Mountain of Fire – who would have thought?
Sorry, we are not immune to the tight pulls of the culture, and neither should we to be honest - sebi light is supposed to shine in the darkness? Reading…
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The Media Blog: UBA really, really wants to make RED Tv work
Just a few weeks after the announcement of their new webseries, RED TV is out with another trailer. This time, for a reality show. It's called "The Adventures of TASA,"…
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The Film Blog: Omotola is (almost) back
Gird your loins. Director Moses Inwang just released (on Instagram, curiously enough) teasers for his next movie which stars Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. "Alter Ego" which lands next year, sees Omotola…
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The Media Blog: So what’s up with Mania Magazine?
To say that Mania Magazine came out swinging with their 2011 launch would be an understatement. The brainchild of Dimeji Alara and Kelechi Amadi-Obi, the magazine pushed the envelope for…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The Benbrucing of Ben Bruce | Omojuwa drags Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Twitter
Just yesterday, we were out here effusive in our praise of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce for suggesting that lawmakers, governors and top government officials should get a salary cut while civil…
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[The Legislative Blog]: PDP loses another senatorial seat in the upper chamber and this time, it hurts
Up until Saturday, the PDP could proudly lay claim to Ondo state with Olusegun Mimiko as governor and Senator Yele Omogunwa as the only PDP representative in the upper House…
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The Media Blog: Are you here for more Skinny Girl In Transit?
We've never really talked about Skinny Girl In Transit, have we? Suffice it to say, our feelings about the show are... complex, but maybe we'll get into that after the…
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The Media Blog: Toke is not nearly done, guys
See ehn, Toke will make a success of this book if it's the last thing she does. Shebi you laughed at her before? Don't worry. She's out to get the best…
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[The Presidential Blog] Mr. President Buhari (BEng) ?
This Just came in! And it's for whatever it's worth we announce to you the new Grand patron of Nigerian Engineers. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has just…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Maybe Senator Ben Murray-Bruce got a good deal with Volkswagen Nigeria
Senator Ben Murray Bruce has been up to a great deal of good work recently and it's hard to ignore. Last week, he was out in Maiduguri with the other…
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The Media Blog: Which one is TalkStuff again?
You think you're tired of social networks? You're joking. They say there's a new one launching in Abuja on the 8th of December. On their website, they call themselves "Nigeria's #1…
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The Media Blog: Bye Bye Shuga
No, the show isn't getting canceled. Not anytime soon, as far as we know. But after 2 seasons in Nigeria, it's time to pack up and set up shop somewhere…
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The Media Blog: This Vimbai interview will make you think
OnoBello.com might not exactly be a site many people flock to for serious or affecting pieces of journalism. Actually, it might not exactly be a site many people flock to,…
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[The Presidential Blog] What’s this about dropping Osinbajo?
Honestly, at this point, in this 2016, we know very well not to take the tabloids for it but this one ...This one eh. It makes us feel a certain…
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[The Presidential Blog] Has the Presidency finally run out of blames?
If there's anything we'll never ever forget after this administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari, it is all the blaming. Along with recession, the slow response syndrome and #TheOtherRoom. But the…
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The Media Blog: No, but maybe we should all be learning from Toke
Toke Makinwa is pulling off a coup, guys. It's not today celebrities started writing books, but we're hard pressed to recall a Nigerian celebrity memoir (discounting Obasanjo, El-Rufai, and other…
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Reading Material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (9)
1. Because post-Trump, rigorous and in-depth reporting is more a necessity than ever before: 2. What is "the truth"?: 3. Facebook, fake-news, and media vs. tech: 4. Football Facebook?: 5.…
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[The Presidential Blog] Guess who’s the happiest about Akeredolu’s win
It's Birthday man himself, Garba Shehu. The senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity took to twitter to congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor-elect in Ondo State saying…
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The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today
T No words necessary.
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The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today
No other words necessary!
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[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East
Over a month ago, Senate President Bukola Saraki inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the diversion of funds originally meant for IDPs in the North East region. We told…
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Eye on Ambode: Lagos state wins Security Watch Africa award and more
This was one activity-filled week for the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode signalling a progressive, proactive government. Last Saturday, Governor Ambode paid a condolence visit to the family of late…
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The Media Blog: In short, Yemi Alade has given up the battle
You people say people should sing songs ‘that makes sense’? Yemi Alade looks at you and wonders who signed a vow of poverty with you. First, Gucci Ferragamo, and now…
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The Media Blog: Since Uncle Taju wants to own the entire world
Is enough not enough? Baba leave small for the boys. The news is that, in preparation for the Econet-powered Kwese TV, DSTV is disrupting itself (though, it’s more in the…
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The Media Blog: Someone told Korede Bello he needs sex appeal – okay o
First, we like Korede Bello. What’s there not to like? Then this new song – which is why we are here, Do Like That is actually a good song. Shock,…
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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