The popular saying “all is well that ends well;” partially describes the finale of the Big Brother Naija Reunion show. Since it began two weeks ago, the show has been nothing short of an emotional roller coaster. The back and forth between the ex-housemates were enough to upset thousands, maybe millions of Africans watching. From...
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The Nigerian media space has been turned into some form of amphitheatre in the last one week. With the arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu; Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) nearly four years after he jumped bail and fled the country, it appeared like that was enough drama for the week. This...
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If you have ever been in a mixed-gender space where sexual violence is the topic of discourse you will notice if you pay attention an uncomfortable deflection – mostly from men – and a thinly veiled exasperation – from mostly women. For one, it is important to understand that this kind of conversation only happens...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone. As we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. A sharp shooter’s tale. 2. Lol… The big reveal! 3....
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Every avid football fan knows that the popular lager beer, Heineken, is the proud sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most renowned club championships. This year, the brand was charged with attracting sports fans and getting them pumped for the knockout stages of the Champions League. This was especially crucial since...
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This Infinix INBook X1Pro from Infinix is the perfect blend of productivity and portability that satisfies consumers’ major pain points. It is simply a perfect blend of innovation, intelligence, and craftsmanship. It is lightweight and holds a lot of power with an all-aluminum alloy body, screen brightness, high color gamut, 65W fast charge, a long...
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Few weeks after getting his hands on the prestigious gramophone plaque and just days after scoring a hat-trick of BET awards, Burna Boy‘s 30th birthday couldn’t have come at a better time. For a musician, life hardly gets better than bagging awards, raking in endorsements and seeing your music played on the grandest stages. And...
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On the Big Brother Naija Reunion show last night, the ex-housemates revisited some issues from the past that may have been understated. Neo, was the man of the night and in an honest assessment, every time his name was mentioned, it really looked bad for him. How bad? To the point that his girlfriend Vee,...
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Talented Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi seems to be gearing up for his PSG move from his present Serie A club, Inter-Millan. The Moroccan star will leave the Serie A champions after spending just one season with the club. Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has also confirmed that the wing-back will be a PSG player in less...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. DSS declares Sunday Igboho wanted The Department of State Services (DSS) has opened a manhunt for Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba activist after he escaped arrest after his Oyo residence was raided in the early hours of Thursday, 1st of...
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A happy new month to you if you are reading this outside Kano. Trust you had a stress free day. Again, this is if you are not a tailor, supermarket store owner or boutique owner in the commercial city of Kano. In case you may be wondering how we got here, the Kano Hisbah Board...
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In order not to mar the celebration of LGBT Pride – which we did with a series of multimedia content written for and by queer Nigerians and allies some of which you can find here – with the tragedy trope that is often in every queer story I held off publishing this piece. This piece...
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The just-concluded 20th Tribeca festival which ran from the 9th to 20th June offered signs of the industry, culture and New York City bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. With a mix of crowds both in person and online, Tribeca returned from a no-show edition last year with reimagined outdoor screenings in all five NYC...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone. As we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Turn up the volume! 2. Wahala be like room 306...
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It has almost become a tradition – the kind you know will happen but that you are not sure when – to wake up to the most bizarre thoughts or actions made public in the name of the Shariah police – Hisbah. Today, it is that the illegal body which is responsible for countless criminal...
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Popular Nigerian comedian and activist, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaronii, has renounced junk food and pledged to exercise more regularly as a new month resolution. The 28-year-old Instagram comedian, however, gave no reason for the resolution but it may not be unrelated to the sudden death of Obama DMW – Aide to Nigerian singer and record boss, Davido. Obama DMW...
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Nigerians enjoy buying and selling. Wherever there is a Nigerian population, there is bound to be a demand. Ilorin is a city in Kwara State, Nigeria that has a population of around one million people. Several market places can also be found in the district. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten most notable...
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On the Big Brother Naija Reunion show, the subject of the game show itself was the focus, unlike previous weeks where it was more about the topics of love, betrayal, friendship, romantic relationship, and the likes. While some fans may argue that the Big Brother concept is a sort of human experiment, where housemates are...
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The 2021 Access Bank Group CEO Awards held recently to reward individuals who have shown commitment and hard work towards the growth of the Bank. The virtual event themed ‘Building Global Leadership’ provided a platform to celebrate outstanding performance and drive the Bank’s ‘One People, One Culture’ ideology across the Group. With footprints in affiliates...
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In 2015, two of the most pious men on the planet, the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa met up for a five-day retreat at the residence-in-exile of the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India. The occasion was the 80th birthday celebration of the Dalai Lama and both holy...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. UK to provide assistance to Nnamdi Kanu The UK has expressed readiness to provide “consular assistance” for the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, after he was illegally arrested on Sunday, 27th...
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If you live in Nigeria; especially in Christian-dominated areas of Southern Nigeria, it near certain that you would have heard the phrase; “It is Well!.” The timing may not be right to make as many references to scriptures; perhaps, to understand the idea behind its usage. Come to think of it however, which Nigerian able...
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The infamous Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act signed into law in 2014 revealed the cowardice of the Goodluck Jonathan Presidency. Failing helplessly at the primary charge of providing any dividends of democracy, Jonathan was quick to assent to a populist leaning, badly thought-out bill that arrived with more questions than answers. The intent of this...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone. As we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… Wahala like science student 2. With whatever Kayamata there...
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When smartphones became full-screen devices, colour, material & finish (CMF) became more important than ever before. In a world where almost all phones look relatively similar, Infinix took a step in a new direction, bring a colour-changing back cover to a device with next-generation design & aesthetics. The Infinix concept phone is a collection of cutting-edge...
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This week’s episode of Inside Life with Erica had so many revelations, it’s hard to decide which one surprised us the most. To get away from her hectic celebrity schedule, this episode follows Erica as she makes a quick trip to Abuja to unwind, reconnect with her friends and visit her lawyer for much needed...
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By Damilola Aremo A few months ago, someone had asked a question on Twitter. It was one of those question-type tweets that eventually go viral because their intention is to garner engagements by triggering responses from the readers, many of whom are eager to share about those experiences. I had seen it the first time...
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By Omoleye Omoruyi “Ade! What are you saying? Tell me, what are you saying?” Ade’s mom shouted on top of her voice. She looked afraid and already had tears in her eyes. This was too much for Mama Ade, who is known to be conservative and religious. Two concepts that should not ordinarily be in...
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Bauchi is a city in northeast Nigeria, the capital of Bauchi State, of the Bauchi Local Government Area within that State, and of the traditional Bauchi Emirate. The state was formed in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area now in Gombe State, which became a distinct state...
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Nigerian music star and YBNL record label youngster Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed popular known by stage name Bella Shmurda, has graduated from the Lagos State University in Ojo. It is the culmination of four years of an educational venture that has been largely overshadowed by his rise to stardom in the music industry. Bella Shmurda was admitted to study History and...
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