If there’s one thing that came with the #EndSARS protest, it is the steep realisation of the power that young people possess but have let remain inert for a very long time. As the protest progressed to point out a number of things that have long been endured by the youths in Nigeria, politicians positioned...
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Widely dubbed the queen of Afrobeats, Tiwatope Savage, better known as Tiwa Savage, is no doubt a leading voice on the continent and as such commands a huge following not only in her homeland but also across the globe. Despite being a public figure, there are still many things that remain hidden from the limelight...
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Social Media is considered a seamless but faulty source to pass and get information. In recent times, Nigerians have found different uses for the platform – politicians, for elections and Nigerians, for calling out bad governance. The reality of it is that while it is difficult to verify the authenticity of any information on social...
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There seems to be something about social media that Nigerian leaders are wary about and the latest move from Northern governors, joining the political bandwagon campaign for social media regulation should not be confounding. This generation has probably been the most blessed with the advent of social media. Virtual communication became sisters with physical communication...
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Nigeria has a long history of protests and agitations led by activists, students and labour unions. But, for the first time in recent times, there was a protest led by young Nigerians, brought together by a shared history of being oppressed by a rogue police unit. However, events have shown that the protest is only...
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Northern governors call for censorship of social media Governors of northern states have called for the censorship of social media in a bid to “avoid the spread of fake news”. At a meeting in Kaduna on Monday, the governors stated that the effect of uncontrolled social media is devastating. They also condemned the “subversive” actions...
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Like the popular American one liner goes; “There’s a new Sheriff in town.” A quote often used to emphasize a change in order, except in this case there’s literally a new Sheriff in town. The Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, wasn’t playing around when he announced that the Federal Anti Robbery squad (FSARS) unit...
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“I’m a pretty lucky guy.” The police are your friend. Well, at least that’s what every Nigrian is told, however, I can confidently tell you that the police can indeed be your friend, as well as your enemy, depending on how good your luck is should you run into them. For me however, I think...
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The aspirant for the Lagos East Senatorial District Seat, Tokunbo Abiru, started his campaign at the height of the pandemic but unarguably, he has moved around and consulted widely. This is obvious in his media campaigns and streets interactions – typical of politicians in Nigeria, especially someone who was not very known to the public...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens 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. Wahala for who wear show-back o 2. Are we...
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The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, Saturday, called on parents to instil family values in their wards to save the country from degeneration according to reports. The minister made the call in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from the 23 Local Government Areas of...
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Hey you! Yes, you. Get your swag together, bring on your best game, and tell your squad to pay attention because you’ve just been invited to join the coolest tribe to ever exist on campus – The QTrybe. The QTrybe is a lifetime opportunity to be part of a tribe of 50 game-changers from tertiary...
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by Alabi Adewale When Nigerian youths started the #EndSARS protests, it was because the impunity of the security operatives had become unbearable. It seems, however, that the Nigerian army might be ready to take that baton from the police. Since the end of the protests, there have been videos popping up online which clearly shows...
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by Alabi Adewale The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, is a multi-million naira industry with its productions widely popular amongst other African nations as well as the western world, where immigrants have helped to create a market for it. Unlike Hollywood which has a lot of fantasy-based productions, Nollywood productions (maybe due to technological limitations) are...
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On this week’s episode of #WithChude, Media and Entertainment entrepreneur and investor, Toyin Subair, opens up to host and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about his trying journey, the events that helped him overcome the threat of failure and the stigma it comes with. Recounting his experience with a fake fraud accusation, Toyin Subair...
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Fans of Sprite share excitement as Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited unveils the new look for its Sprite Bottles. In an official announcement, the company revealed that the Sprite bottles will switch from the iconic green plastic packaging to clear plastic packaging to increase the prospects for recycling. The transition period would take place from November to...
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It’s quite upsetting to realise that freedom of expression still remains a foreign concept to a good number of Nigerian authorities. The unwillingness of governing and security bodies in Nigeria to allow for true democracy at this point appears to be deeply embedded in the very fabric of the Nigerian culture, and hope for change...
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According to recent reports, the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations and 81 Division’s spokesperson, Major Osoba Olaniyi, has disclosed that the military will not reveal the number of soldiers deployed to the Lekki Toll-Gate on the night that peaceful #EndSARS protesters were gunned down. The Nigerian Army (NA) had initially denied its involvement in the...
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by Jeffrey Ejekhine I have been disappointed several times in my life by those close to me; from family members to close friends. I have been turned down from several jobs. Expecting disappointment became a normal occurrence for me at some point in my life; it made me distrust people even when they make promises....
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President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerian youths to end street protests and participate in meaningful dialogue with government aimed at comprehensive reforms to end all forms of police brutality against Nigerians. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President, represented by the Minister of the...
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Originally slated for an early release in August, Kunle Afolayan‘s latest feature film, ‘Citation‘, was pushed forward to the 6th of November 2020. The movie, themed around sexual harassment and following cases of ‘sex-for-grades’ between lecturers and student from 2019, tells the story of many sexually abused victims. ‘Citation’ follows the story of Moremi, a...
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Despite all kinds of scrutiny that security agents have been subjected to in the past weeks owing to the #EndSARS effect , the latest efficiency of their US counterparts against a perennial enemy in Northern Nigeria is an unexpected but equally effective reminder of a sector which appears to be failing on all fronts. Although...
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by Alabi Adewale Nigeria is a largely homophobic country where queer people are not only faced with homophobia but have to endure bouts of physical violence by people who feel threatened by their existence. It seems however that reports of any form of violence or aggression towards queer people happen along a line that divides...
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Global smartphone giant, OPPO Mobile has unveiled Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe, as its brand partner. The announcement was made official on the 1st of November, 2020. Held at the Radisson, Ikeja, the reveal of Laycon as a brand partner comes after his remarkable win at the just concluded Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ edition. Speaking on the...
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For the Nigerian youth, events around the #EndSARS protests have been the greatest eye-opener; sparking recent conversations around the 2023 presidential election on social media. The big question is who is most qualified to lead Nigeria in 2023? Even though Peter Obi is an important part of the discourse, it is interesting to note that the conversation...
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Following the event of Tuesday, 20 October 2020, more and more Nigerians have been demanding answers from parties involved. While many Nigerians say they witnessed how men in Nigerian Army uniforms gunned down protesters at Lekki tollgate, the Nigerian Army, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the president are yet to take full responsibility. Nigerians...
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by Alabi Adewale According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica; Paedophilia is a psychosexual disorder, generally affecting adults, characterized by sexual interest in prepubescent children or attempts to engage in sexual acts with prepubescent children. It is a disorder that cuts across race, gender and sexual orientation. Coming down to Nigeria, paedophilia is a big issue that...
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Is there a safe space for the girl child? And what does such a space look like? This is the central question at the heart of Once Upon a Childhood, the often charming, sometimes off-putting debut novel by Lara Brown. Obviously inspired by Enid Blyton’s Mallory Weiss series, ‘Once Upon a Childhood‘ details that adolescent...
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Niniola: Staying inside the House – Joey Akan What I did was, the following month, I got on a plane and I went to Abuja for the same competition. When it was time to face the judges, I walked into the audition room and they were like are you not the girl from Lagos? I...
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The organisation of one of the most successful protests in Nigeria’s history, #EndSARS, has hit blood arteries and the pain is causing affected so-called Nigerians – holding leadership positions – to react rather violently. It is no news that the protests started on social media and was taken to the streets and, in an attempt...
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