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[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 Muhammadu Buhari, and every thought he's shared is true…
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[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 sexist comments against his wife, Aisha Buhari, from far away Germany…
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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 its first cliché-ridden episode. But remember, also, what we told…
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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 we look at the stuff that Segun Odejimi and Andrew…
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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?
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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 for AY's blockbuster comedy, A Trip to Jamaica is, uhm,…
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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 TV drama - that goes forward into the past. Read…
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[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 to any situation. Our President has proven this and his…
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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 stand the risk of p__sing off people who don’t strong…
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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 on Magodo Road, Lagos in a way that he couldn’t…
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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. "His remarks were made in front of German Chancellor Angela…
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[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 interests between Nigeria and Germany. The discussions started yesterday and…
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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 own major media houses. Not a long list. But interesting…
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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 to own power, to shape conversations, to control narratives, to…
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[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, you'll stumble on another news story that will ruin all…
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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 version of Moments, on EbonyLife TV yesterday. The topic was…
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[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 Hon. Mohammed Kazaure Gudaji, representing the Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi Federal Constituency…
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[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 integrity and focus on the part of committee members and…
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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 job isn't at risk for it, and we say bleh…
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[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 Obasanjo and President Buhari held a closed door meeting in…
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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 either too hypocritical or too ignorant forcing many important conversations…
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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 him alone to keep moving. Under this particular minister? Well,…
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[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 entering, the reckless abandon of due process that led ended…
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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 ‘premium audiences’ alone Read. Hian. We agree Trump is…
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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. Of course, straight from the backwaters of ignorance, some of…
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The Media Blog: Did you know that some StarTimes subscribers pay only N17 a day?
On August 1, iROKO chief executive, Jason Njoku shocked those who pay attention when he announced (it’s an impressive Jason trick to always announce big things with such striking -…
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The Film Blog: It’s just a fantastic time to be a Nigerian actor, we tell you
Think about it really. Look at all the New Nollywood projects that have come out this year: Arbitration, Okafor’s Law, It’s Her Day, Green White Green, Isoken, Surulere, for some.…
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The Media Blog: Thursday is the most valuable day on Nigerian television – and other bits and bobs we found out
This week, for a special project we have been working on, we have been playing around with data – with a focus on Nigerian television. What’s more interesting is how much people…
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[The Presidential Blog]: Before we make judiciary situation just about Governor Wike
Governor Wike is in the News, trending on Twitter, being talked about, praised and in some quarters, vilified. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike got tipped off about a sting…
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The Film Blog: We are liking the trailer for Ojukokoro
Like the first commenter says: "Not bad. Not bad at all".
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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