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The Sexuality Blog: Nigerian menswear designers and the so-called ‘gay agenda’
A journalist walked up to me recently and asked if I had noticed how Nigerian male designers were boldly throwing taboo to the wind. Taboo? Hmm... I mean they are…
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The Media Blog: AT&T just assured us of the future of the media
We saw this headline, and our minds were blown. As yours would be if you are a media entrepreneur working in a world where it's future is supposed to be…
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Guest Post: We attended Day 1 of the Eko International Film Showcase – to watch American films
We were invited by the organisers of the Eko International Film Festival to watch four American documentaries as part of the American Film Showcase. The documentaries promised to speak to…
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The Media Blog: So we dropped by the last day of Africast
Africast 2016 ended on Thursday. Yes, I know you didn't know even though you work in the media or in TV. Because the people at the National Broadcasting Commission and…
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The Media Blog: DStv is not afraid of Nigerians again, you know
In Kenya, because they have sense, they have begun to move away from DStv and its high subscription rates. The company had announced an increase in price due to operation…
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The Media Blog: Naij.com now has a Hausa version
Because, in case no one had told you: the Nigerian online space has become a war zone. Everyone's firing canonballs.
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[The Presidential blog]: See what Minister Lai Mohammed has been up to [PHOTOS]
While the rest of the leadership have been taking one side or the other in the "cabal" can of worms that Mrs Aisha Buhari opened up in her interview with…
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Eye on Buhari: The President reunites with his dear daughters and more
Following the roller coaster week that President Muhammadu Buhari had last week, we were not sure what to expect this week. It could have gone either way with him finally…
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[The Presidential blog]: Bringing the anti-corruption crusade to a campus near you
What's the motto of this administration? That's right, anti-corruption. It started with pending issues like James Ibori's, and we've all had to bear witness to how much the Buhari-led administration is…
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Eye on Ambode: Woman gets instant employment, Lagos students get bursary award and more
We're back with the Eye on Ambode series and as usual, we will be taking you through some of the activities of Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the past…
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The Media Blog: ‘Titi K’ just told Genevieve one hell of a story
Tinsel's Titi K was absolutely one of our favorite characters on Tinsel before we stopped watching the soap entire because we value our sanity. But we just finished this remarkable…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Usman thinks Hon Jibrin has lost his political relevance…maybe we agree
Who is Usman? Another lawmaker? A minister? A government official? Usman is none of any of the options listed. Usman is a political observer and a writer, he's genuinely concerned…
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The Film Blog: Hope you know EbonyLife is bringing Cinderella to Nigeria?
While everyone is waiting (breathlessly, in our case, we are ashamed to admit) for The Wedding Party, we have been monitoring that other EbonyLife film project, Dere. From…
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The Film Blog: Which one is the Eko International Film Festival again?
This one just crept up on us, without announcement. Keepers of the Game, Code Girl, StartUp Generation and I'm Not Racist...Am I? Four documentaries that supposedly speak to all that…
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The Media Blog: Has Donald Trump finally launched Trump TV?
We saw it and we wondered too. Just before the last United Stated presidential debate began after midnight our time. Donald Trump launched an owned content platform - via Facebook…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The Nigerian Senate refuses to carry last on this tech stuff, hence Facebook Live
First it was e-voting days ago, we ignored it like "no be today, they'll soon spoil it sef as per is it not naija" Then today, the Nigerian Senate live-streamed…
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The Media Blog: We are excited by what we see from Obaranda
We first sighted Justin Irabor's work on Konbini and then a dedicated search led us to his original platform. And what beauty. So if you know us well, you know we are…
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The Media Blog: Did Reuben Abati look at his own life before he wrote this?
After reading the interview granted by First Lady Aisha Buhari on BBC Hausa Service, I was tempted to conclude that this is what may have happened. She could have said…
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The Media Blog: Our good man, Fuad, brings some soul to Pulse
The last time we head about a big pulse innovation - it was porn. Hot Pulse is a vertical on the 'everything' portal that helps you get hard and get…
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The Media Blog: Ah, TechPoint has helped us explain the Google spend – somehow sha
So we asked here about why Google is spending money on traditional advertising when it is supposed to have KILLED all traditional media. And we asked the tech "eco-system" people…
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The Media Blog: iROKO’s London office gets a makeover
New commission for @irokotv office London — Mr Cenz (@mrcenzgraffiti) October 18, 2016
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The Media Blog: Please, who knows why Google is spending money on TV ads in Nigeria?
At first, we actually disbelieved what our eyes saw. That usually happens when we see social networks - the very epicenter of online - advertising on traditional media, even though…
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The Media Blog: Complete Fashion has finally gone online, in a meaningful way
More on this later, but of course you know that since Franca Asindi left Complete Fashion (those long, long three years ago) it has been in the wilderness. Not that…
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Exclusive: The NBC has started giving terrestrial TV licenses again – starting from N100m
Low key, this one. A high-level source at the National Broadcasting Commission just confirmed to The Media Blog (TMB) that the federal government has quietly stared approving licenses for direct-to-home…
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The Film Blog: Of course, someone came for Mary Njoku
We have been wondering what took them so long, to be honest. Mary Remmy Njoku, actor, is wife of media and film entrepreneur (please he should stop that Internet entrepreneur…
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The Film Blog: Mary Njoku just wants to be big, that’s all.
So we are officially calling today The Njoku today. Because we are so inspired. So Biko, allow us. See Mary Remmy's interview with the BBC here.
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The Media Blog: Jason Njoku is in a very, very, very good place
Man. the year I've had. #blessed — JasonNjoku (@JasonNjoku) October 18, 2016 The hashtag #blessed is generally for insecure teenagers trying to pretend their lives are fabulous. But, man, Jason…
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The Film Blog: We want to remember Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr for ‘Nowhere to run’
A number of people have tweeted tributes to the amazing Ken Saro-Wiwa, who no one has a nasty word to say about. There is nothing more to add, really. Except…
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[The Presidential blog]: The emotional photos of the #21Girls you haven’t seen
Today, October 19th, President Muhammadu received the 21 Chibok girls that were released by Boko Haram last Thursday. He wasn't able to meet with them earlier due to his Germany trip.…
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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