Say hello to the Wellingtons! Following the lituation that characterised Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s traditional we…
A former Dean at the School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Lai Osho asked the Nigerian media to desist from publishing stories that give voice to ‘rive’ – instead, help in building platforms that help citizens and build consensus. Prof Osho gave the advice at a three-day retreat organised by the Lagos State Government... Read More
36 referees have been listed for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and a couple of big names have been left out. The underlisted are to attend a World Cup seminar this month in Abu Dhabi starting November 25 through to November 29, 2017. The final list stating specific roles will be announced once the... Read More
The omni-media company, RED, engaged the First Lady of Kwara, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, Yemi Adamolekun, and Mrs Bisi Adeleye Fayemi in a conversation about how more women can actively participate in politics in Nigeria and beyond at the 2017 Ake Arts and Book Festival at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The... Read More
The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Anambra governorship election, Oseloka Obaze, has reversed himself and conceded victory to Governor Willie Obiano. Why it matters: Mr Obaze had rejected the election result, saying, “It has never happened in Anambra politics that the winner wins 21 local governments. So, we need to look closely... Read More
The Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode; the Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Hon. Zainab Ahmed; Omotola Jalade-ekeinde; the Head SME Access bank, Oyediji Atoyebi; Director, Institute of communications and Corporate Studies, Dr Tam George; MD Lagos Waterways Authority, Damilola Emmanuel; Chairman Loatsadpromo Media, Seyi Tinubu; Executive Director SME100Nigeria, Charles Odii; Ono Bello and others, were present to inspire SME Entrepreneurs... Read More
Nigeria’s Federal Government has expressed concern over the ‘hasty burial’ of the 26 girls who were found dead on the Mediterranean Sea by Italian authorities. Why react? The burial took place nine days ahead of the slated date. What happened: The bodies of the girls were found on a sinking vessel in the Mediterranean about two weeks... Read More
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, called the judiciary to support the anti-corruption fight of the current administration. He made the call while declaring open, the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja. The President also pushed for speedy administration of justice in order to reduce prison congestion in the country. He said “My lords,... Read More
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.40 percent year-on-year in real terms in the 3rd quarter. The NBS stated this in a GDP Report for Third Quarter 2017 released in Abuja on Monday. Highlights: The figure showed the second consecutive positive growth since the emergence of... Read More
For 37 years, Zimbabwe has been under the iron rule of Robert Mugabe. But last week, the tables turned. And why? Because his wife, Grace Mugabe, had decided to take over the reins since at 93 years of age, the despot Robert couldn’t keep up anymore. In a strategic move to clear the way for... Read More
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, until December 5. The case was adjourned due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, who said to be attending the ‘All Judges’ Conference’ being held at the National... Read More
Golden Globe-winning actress, Tracee Ellis Ross hosted last night’s American Music Awards and proved to everyone w…
Contrary to what the Nigerian government wants us to believe, comparing successive governments with previous governments is an important part of governance. Comparisons provide a yardstick by which we can evaluate the progress of successive governments, correct them if they stray into old habits and steer them into nation-building. For Nigeria, the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration... Read More
The most anticipated wedding of the year, between Oluwabankole Wellington, known as Banky W and Nigerian actress, Adesua Etomi, finally took place on Sunday, November 19, 2017, with all the pomp and pageantry. Celebrities trooped in their numbers to witness “that wedding”, where many are still ‘gossiping’ about the attempts by some guests to steal the... Read More
Known for his unrelenting belief in this entity called Nigeria, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos had tough words for anyone who cares to listen yesterday. Pastor Sam, like most of us, has been moved to the point of being fed up by the needless deaths of 26 Nigerian girls whose dream of a... Read More
As the Bring Back Our Girls movement resumed its march to the state house to demand the rescue of the 100 plus chibok girls still in captivity, the plight of the kidnapped staff of the University of Maiduguri was also on the front burner of the organisation as they raised their voices for the kidnapped... Read More
At a time the world is creating more space for women and breaking the barriers that once limited them, we’ve chosen to be retrogressive in our ways as a nation. There is a saying that when you educate a man, you educate an individual, when you educate a woman, you educate a generation. There is... Read More
Mixed reactions have trailed Olamide’s 7th studio album, Lagos Nawa since the project hit digital stores during the week. Agreed, the rapper has been known to mostly aim for the singles market, and the lukewarm reaction to this album is atypical for an Olamide album. On his latest album , we get an Olamide who... Read More
Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have you shedding a tear; others will make you bowl over with laughter; altogether they’ll give you an idea about what Twitter talked about during the... Read More
Considering the man has literally been on the headlines since January 2017, following a Ghana vs Nigeria debacle he started and helped fuel on social media, it’s almost a shocker that Mr Eazi is only just dropping his first single of the year. Sadly, “Pour Me Water”, his latest collaboration with producer E-Kelly comes amidst... Read More
Like clockwork, Olamide has put out a new project in anticipation of his annual concert. Lagos Nawa recently went up on digital stores across the internet and first listen reviews are already coming back on the project. So far there seems to be a mix of opinions on how best to approach Olamide’s latest project. For a... Read More
From Military governments to civilian, Goodluck Jonathan through Buhari; with every other protest and kidnapping, the Federal Government has consistently shown that the lives of its citizens are less than that of animals. This really blew up in people’s minds during the week when the Italian government undertook our responsibility by burying the 26 girls... Read More
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Despite pressures to resign, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to step down. Mugabe in a live broadcast on Sunday said he would oversee the ruling party’s Congress in December. After coming third in the Anambra governorship election, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Obaze Oseloka... Read More
Catch up on the biggest entertainment news from the weekend, which are still buzzing this Monday morning. #BAAD2017: Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s star-studded wedding It is easily and unarguably the wedding of the year. The wedding between Banky W and his actress beau, Adesua Etomi was the talk of the weekend attracting the biggest... Read More
The 2017 edition of the American Music Awards took place on Sunday and was hosted by Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross. Bruno Mars won the artiste of the year while Diana Ross was honoured for her lifetime achievement. See full list of winners below; ARTIST OF THE YEAR X – Bruno Mars The Chainsmokers Drake Kendrick... Read More
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo In April, a former Nigerian public official lost his daughter under questionable circumstances. The young lady’s death was avoidable, and who knows, maybe her spirit is already haunting a UK hospital and another one in Nigeria. A hospital in Birmingham misdiagnosed her condition; the one in Nigeria performed surgery on her... Read More
Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme is dead. A statement from his family said he died at a London clinic on Sunday, November 19. The statement was signed by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme. Background: Ekwueme reportedly collapsed in his Enugu residence few weeks ago. He was later... Read More
Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu has said the Peoples Democratic Party lost the Anambra governorship election due to ill-luck by Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi. Kashamu said this on Sunday in a statement after the PDP candidate came third in the poll. Kashamu said, “it is clear that Makarfi and his allies... Read More
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Anambra governorship election, Obaze Oseloka has rejected the result of the poll. Background: Governor of the state and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano had emerged winner of the election. APC’s Tony Nwoye had come second, followed by Obaze in third. What Obaze... Read More
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in a nationwide speech on Sunday insisted that he was still in charge of the South African country. Mugabe maintained that he would preside over his party-ZANU-PF-congress in December. Background: The ruling party, ZANU-PF had fired Mugabe as its leader and gave him 24 hours to resign as President or be... Read More