Edo State Government has placed a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or procession in any part of the state. It directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons, no matter how highly placed who breached the directive. A statement signed by Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Osarodion... Read More
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: I tried to unfollow the person that’s spending all my... Read More
Food, drinks, amazing décor, upbeat music, all of these are crucial to having an amazing party, but none of it means anything without having the liveliest crowd in the room. From miles away, one could easily hear the boisterous echo of excitement rolling off the tongues of vibrant Xfans as they enjoyed an electric performance... Read More
For the annual review, only feature length films that received a wide distribution either on big screens or streaming platforms were considered. Because of the limited options for distribution, documentaries that debuted in the festival circuit or screened privately within the year have also been considered. The ten films on this list at least made... Read More
Naira Marley who has been standing trial over an alleged criminal conspiracy and credit card fraud will be rearraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 27, 2020. During his resumed sitting on Thursday December 12, the first prosecution witness identified as Dalhatu Buhari was cross-examined by his counsel Olalekan Ojo (SAN). ASUU opposed passage of anti-sexual harassment... Read More
It was a night of glitz and glamour as Nigeria’s premium soft drink brand, Fayrouz launched its new 33cl sleek can soft drink at an exclusive party attended by A-list personalities, celebrities and socialites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The brand also unveiled a thrilling new campaign tagged ‘Find Your Difference’ featuring media personalities; Denola Grey,... Read More
You all know what it’s like to see your money flash before your eyes. Yes, money, not your life. That moment when you enter a crowded room and realized that something has left you. Your phone or your wallet is your biggest guess. If you thought we meant something else, you are on your own.... Read More
Y! TV’s viral interview with celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, has been listed as one of the most watched video in Nigeria for 2019 by YouTube. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suNr64V4edg[/embedyt] The top trending videos on the platform are selected based on views, shares, comments, likes, bringing together the biggest viral videos featuring the current biggest YouTube stars, mainstream... Read More
The allure of remaking any piece of art is to be allowed the chance to view it from wholly refreshing lenses and be able to contribute to the art’s importance or fail to redefine what was known of it. In the Nigerian movie industry, there are only a few completely great movies that don’t fail... Read More
PROMO ALERT!!! You may think as Lagosians, we would get a little tired concert-hopping—and oh, how wrong you would be. Nairabox is offering concert lovers sweet discounts to Kizz Daniel’s concert, with savings up to 20% per ticket. If you get your regular ticket at N12,000 you save N3,000 and your VIP ticket at N40,000... Read More
So here’s the thing for many Nigerians (read men) on social media spaces: clout reigns supreme. Nothing else really matters if one isn’t able to draw attention to themselves, mine that attention for more followers and grow a fanbase they can literally capitalize on. Jokes are easy routes, sensationalized situations work too but most recently... Read More
These books kept Nigerians reading all year round. The world took notice too. A Particular Kind of Black Man- Tope Folarin Tope Folarin expands on some of the key ideas and themes embedded in his 2013 Caine prize winning short story, Miracle for this accomplished debut novel about a Nigerian family living in Utah and... Read More
A Particular Kind of Black Man, An Orchestra of Minorities, Bassey Ikpi, Ben Okri, Bernardine Evaristo, but I’m lying, Chiagozie Obioma, David Mogo, Godhunter, I’m telling the truth, In the Nude, Nigeria’s Soldiers of Fortune: The Abacha and Obasanjo Years, Nudibranch, Prince of Monkeys, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, The Freedom Artist, Tope Folarin, Travelers
Boris Johnson, prime minister of the United Kingdom, was seen on Wednesday sharing groceries in Leeds shortly before commencement of UK elections. The prime minister tweeted the video on his official Twitter handle, telling voters they would get more if they voted for his party. “Good morning folks! Up early delivering groceries in Leeds –... Read More
World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Buhari, a presidential aide disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosure while briefing State House correspondents on behalf of the Minister of... Read More
Punch Newspaper in its editorial published on Wednesday criticized the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its disobedience to court orders. In an editorial titled ‘Buhari’s lawlessness: Our stand,’ Punch said it would henceforth refer to the president by his last military title when he ruled Nigeria as a military dictator.
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: I miss my childhood, by this time those days my... Read More
Premium cognac, Remy Martin, has unveiled the highly anticipated Remy Producers Trilogy collaboration song and music video featuring ace rapper and singer Phyno. Following four months of stiff competition across different regions in Nigeria for the first-ever Remy Producers Trilogy, winners of the directors and producers’ categories, Director Singapore and Vergobeatzz have gone on to... Read More
Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina has released 1,000 smiles captured during its tour across the country with the Maltina ‘1000 Smiles’ campaign. Launched in partnership with media entrepreneur and blogger, Noble Igwe, the campaign was relaunched in August 2019 with the ‘Happiness Team’ – which includes the Maltina brand team and celebrity blogger; Nobe Igwe... Read More
Before the release of the video for “Murder in the USA” the song carried an entirely different context from its visual interpretation. The first song on her fourth studio album, Lucid, Murder in the USA could easily pass for a simple love story soured by jealously, the video, however, pushes a much heavier conversation around violence... Read More
The third edition of the LAGOS URBAN FASHION SHOW would hold on the 14th of December 2019 at the Lekki Coliseum, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The LUFS is Africa’s First Street Wear themed show and it gives a platform to Street Wear and Emerging Fashion Designers to showcase their collections to Retailers, Buyers, Fashion Enthusiast,... Read More
Editorial: Buhari’s lawlessness: Our standhttps://t.co/M2PqwfXHZL pic.twitter.com/5WmJYjILt0 — The Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) December 11, 2019 Today, the editorial board at the Punch news conglomerate made a big statement. It comes on the heels of a year of political impudence on the part of the Nigerian presidency and state governors. Acts of impudence that have specifically... Read More
Shortly after I turned eight, my father threatened to shoot me. Now, my university-educated father was a pacifist; an upright accountant. But he had the temper tantrum of a stormy sea. Our household had the misfortune of experiencing his dark moods when a thirteen-year-old cousin fell pregnant for our fourteen-year-old neighbour. A cloud of gloom... Read More
The Financial Services Innovators (FSI), a community of fintech enthusiasts passionate about driving innovation in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of the Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox, at the sidelines of EFInA’s Financial Inclusion Conference in Lagos. The effort, which is supported by over N250 million naira in multi-year grants from Flourish and... Read More
The performances that had us buzzing all year round. Hand them all their trophies. Saeed Funky Mallam – Mr President Saeed Funky Mallam in the lead role of the clueless titular character is surprisingly decent and his work would definitely have benefited from more purposeful writing. Playing a character that is a fictional mash-up of... Read More
Naira Marley has just recently announced the release date of his debut EP, ‘LOL’, out December 18th “LOL” EP out 18th of December. Marlians save that date in your note — nairamarley (@officialnairam1) December 8, 2019 Check out Ric Hassani’s video for All I Want For Christmas Is You Check out the video for... Read More
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has condemned the manner in which operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the court to rearrest Omoyele Sowore on Friday. The DSS rearrested Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement, at the federal high court in Abuja less than 24 hours after he was released following a detention... Read More
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Apart from Me, who else hate saying their name when... Read More
On Saturday, 14th December, TEDxYaba is holding its annual Women’s event to lead provoking conversations in line with the Global theme for TEDWomen: Bold + Beautiful. In celebration of extraordinary risk-takers, innovators and brilliant leaders, this edition of TEDxYabaWomen intends to set the pace for conversations by and about women in 2020 with tough truths... Read More
It is believed that ‘1 in every 3 Nigerians want to leave the country for foreign shores.’ To examine creative ways of stemming the disturbing trend, therefore, in lieu of the need for citizens to harness the power of their office, organisers of #ThursdayTalksLagos focused its November edition on Greener Pastures: “The Role of Citizens and... Read More
Africa’s independent Premium band ‘ALTERNATE SOUND’, held its 4th edition ‘Sold Out’ concert, on Thursday 5th of December, 2019 live at the Terra Kulture, Lagos Nigeria. The band was set-up in 2015 by the eminent Nigerian Music Producer ‘Gospel Obi’ A.K.A Gospelondebeatz (Keyboard) and teamed by ‘Orowo Ubiene’ A.K.A DJ Rombee (Turntable), ‘Kenneth Ugueji’ A.K.A... Read More