The Big 5: Herdsmen attack Atagu community in Benue, kills 16; FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers, others | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Imo, Lagos, Kano result sheets found in Gombe, Kwara, Oyo Some result sheets for the presidential and National Assembly elections meant for Imohad been found missing by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The result sheets were subsequently discovered to be in Gombe and Ondo. Similarly, some... Read More

elections, INEC, JAMB, Mahmood Yakubu, The Big 5

February 19, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Double Eph, Elnathan John, others

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. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More

Dami Elebe, Double Eph, elnathan john, Today's Noisemakers

February 17, 2019

Entertainment roundup: Warner Bros. drops latest teaser for ‘Detective Pikachu’; Davido to become first Nigerian panelist on ‘Comedy Central Roast’ | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Warner Bros. drops latest teaser for Detective Pikachu Warner Bros. Pictures just dropped a new teaser of its upcoming live-action Pokemon film Detective Pikachu starring Ryan Reynolds, following its official first... Read More

Comedy Central Roast, Davido, Detective Pikachu, Entertainment Roundup, Warner Bros.

February 11, 2019

We came up with three reasons 2 Face publicly tweeted an apology at Annie Idibia

On Monday morning and out of nowhere, heavyweight singer and occasional political activist 2 Face publicly tweeted an obscure apology at wife Annie Idibia. The first tweet was desperate and punctuated with F-Bombs, followed by the ones with half-finished sentences. But the shocking aspect was how it was made public and I have been trying... Read More

2 Face, Annie Idibia

February 10, 2019

Entertainment Roundup: HBO releases photos from final season of ‘Game of Thrones’; Michael B. Jordan and Warner Bros. acquire rights to adapt African epic fantasy novel ”Black Leopard, Red Wolf”

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. HBO releases photos from final season of Game of Thrones The final season of Game of Thrones arrives in April and as the entire planet literally counts the... Read More

2019 Sundance Film Festival, Alfre Woodard, Game of Thrones, HBO, Michael B. Jordan

February 8, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: YCEE, Ozzy Etomi, Femi Jacobs, others

Ozzy Etomi, Ycee

February 6, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Kaylah Oniwo, Elnathan John, King Nelo, others

elnathan john, Kayla Oniwo, King Nelo, Today's Noisemakers

February 2, 2019

The fear of sadness | The Daily Vulnerable

When I posted on social media in December about feeling sadly and barely avoiding the pit of depression, I was struck by how many people reached me, in somewhat of a panic. “What happened?” “Why?” Why? Why, I a human being, is sad? I would think that would be obvious – sadness is part of... Read More

Chude Jideonwo, Joy Inc, TDV, The Daily Vulnerable

December 28, 2018

Abba Makama’s ‘Green White Green’ has now been added to the Harvard University Student Library

Abba Makama’s feature film Green White Green has now been successfully catalogued into the Harvard University Student Library, under the cinema of sub Saharan Africa. Nollywood to the world! That said, the 2016 comedy is heavy for its symbolism of national unity of the major ethnic groups. Its patently patriotic title aside, the movie is... Read More

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December 24, 2018

Just In: Saraki urges Buhari to direct release of Deji Adeyanju

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the release of rights activist and social critic, Deji Adeyanju and ensure that his fundamental human rights are not continuously abused by the Police. In a series of tweets using his verified Twitter handle, Saraki noting that the President needs to... Read More

Bukola Saraki, deji adeyanju

November 15, 2018

ICYMI: Mimiko makes U-turn, drops ZLP Presidential ticket for Senate

Two term Governor of Ondo and Presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has has formally announced his withdrawal from the 2019 Presidential race. Mimiko who made this known on Thursday,at a meeting of his party’s national leaders and party faithfuls from the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo, said he would... Read More

Gboye Adegbenro, Olusegun Mimiko, Zenith Labour Party

November 2, 2018

Yellow Dot screens its first movie ‘Onidiri,’ a tale about wives of Fulani nomads and hairdressing

Talent management and content creation company, Yellow Dot, recently screened its debut project Onidiri at a premiere in IMAX Film house, Lekki Lagos. Amongst the guests and celebrities in attendance was Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, who was in the news recently for having a newly installed wife. Onidiri is Yoruba for... Read More

Olubukola Bolarinde, Onidiri, Yellow Dot

October 25, 2018

Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ has been billed to screen at Ray Charles Week

After Stephanie Linus directed and released Dry in 2014, the movie won big at the 2016 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards, winning overall best film and also earned Linus Best Actress in a Leading Role. She beat Yvonne Okoro, Uche Jombo, Amanda Ebeye, Ngozi Thompson, Jacinth Sutphin to win the award in Los Angeles.... Read More

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DRY, Ray Charles Week, Stephanie Linus

October 15, 2018

Opinion: APC’s sham primaries and the future of youth candidacy

It has been eight days since the All Progressives Congress attempted to host the primary election for House of Reps Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). I use the word attempted because it is no longer news that the election was a sham. What was initially well conceived to improve the democratic process and minimize candidate... Read More

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October 10, 2018

CcHUB and NIMR launch NimCure – a digital tool to promote adherence to treatment by TB patients

On the 9th of October, Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) in conjunction with Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), launched NimCure – a digital patient care tool to promote adherence to treatment. Nigeria is ranked 4th globally, among the 22 high TB-burden countries. Furthermore, Multi-Drug Resistant-TB, is a major public health threat in Nigeria and a leading... Read More

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Co-Creation Hub, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NimCure

October 10, 2018

Film Review: AY, Ramsey Nouah, Falz, Jim Iyke are all a bunch of Merry Men

According to English folklore, the original Merry Men helped define the legend of Robin Hood, accompanying the prince of thieves on his numerous exploits, each one usually followed up with acts of social benevolence as they sought to redistribute the common wealth. There may be something off-putting and unaware of self about AY Makun- a... Read More

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AY, Jim Iyke, Merry Men, Ramsey Nouah

September 21, 2018

BREAKING: CBN revokes Skye bank license, announces new owner

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licence of Skye Bank Plc, with immediate effect, following its (CBN) decision to pause injection of funds processes in the lender. Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Friday, said that the Bank would... Read More

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August 23, 2018

Here’s a first look at Leye Adenle’s new novel ‘When Trouble Sleeps’

Crime thrillers are a truly underserved genre in Nigerian literature. Only a handful of thriller novels have managed to reach critical mass, gaining local and international success and critical acclaim. Leye Adenle’s debut novel ‘Easy Motion Tourist’ (which shares a name with the Nigerian song) published by Cassava Republic was one of those rare novels.... Read More

Cassava Republic, Leye Adenle, When trouble Sleeps

August 20, 2018

The Late 5: Tinubu told me he doesn’t like Buhari’s style – Saraki; FG escapes FIFA hammer, recognises Pinnick-led NFF | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation t0day: President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, held a closed door meeting with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, shortly before proceeding to Daura, Kastina, for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj. Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, said the... Read More

Amaju Pinnick, bola tinubu, Mansur Dan-Ali, Muhammadu Buhari, Paul Usoro

August 20, 2018

Stephanie Obi inspires women to turn their knowledge into Gold

The atmosphere was electrifying! More than 100 women entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered for a day of extraordinary inspiration and training with the queen of online courses, Stephanie Obi. The event tagged “Find Your Gold Live,” also doubled as a self-styled launch for her much-awaited book, “Knowledge is the New Gold.” The event recently took place... Read More

August 6, 2018

Oghenekaro Itene is making her Hollywood debut in the upcoming thriller “Chase”

After making a huge splash in the 2017 Charles Uwagbai-directed epic blockbuster Esohe, distilled as a Nollywood-Hollywood collaboration, Tinsel actress Oghenekaro Itene has blindsided us with Chase – surprise! surprise! – an upcoming Hollywood thriller from American writer/director Michael Matteo Rossi. As seen on her IMDb page, Itene plays Jayla in the movie, which follows... Read More

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Chase, Michael Matteo Rossi, Oghenekaro Itene

July 24, 2018

Yung Nollywood is reintroducing vintage Nollywood to the millennial generation

Memes have become such an enriching element in our cultural conversations today, an evidence of the social media zeitgeist. Drawing from a swathe of pop culture references, the noteworthy aspect of a meme is its infectious nature. There’s also the seemingly boundless creativity and versatility that ranges from activism to political satire. Only recently, I... Read More

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Yung Nollywood

July 23, 2018

The Nigerian #BankWars were a fun distraction, but what we really want is good service

I can confirm that my Bank was not on the battered side of Saturday’s #BankWars. They were not in the rocket-launcher declaration of war and so jeje-ly maintained non-intervention for the 40 hour duration of the online fisticuffs. They are neither allied nor axis, I assume. But I want my bank to partake in a... Read More

Access Bank, bank wars, GT Bank, union bank

July 21, 2018

Is Nigeria’s Culture responsible for her poverty and deepening Inequality?

Right from pre-colonial period, the West often blame Africa for their endemic poverty and deepening inequality dichotomy. “They’re lazy. They’re not working hard enough. Their cultures are retrogressive”, Western scholars often conclude. If culture is the totality of a people’s beliefs and attitudes; values and norms; their views and expressions, how come our cultures have... Read More

July 20, 2018

Sexual Harassment in Nigeria: We need a Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Bill

Sexual harassment refers to all forms of unwelcome sexual behaviour, whether oral, physical or written. For instance, catcalling on streets or market, demanding for sex in return for academic or professional favours, amongst others, constitute sexual harassment. We live in a society with high level of tolerance to impunity and ‘selective morality’, at the detriment... Read More

July 20, 2018

Oreka Godis is giving acting another stab in “Faces,” set to premiere at the 39th Durban International Film Festival

Of all her many talents, acting is one side to Oreka Godis that is still shaping up. Gradually, she’s been able to build a decent portfolio in television, from the zany, female-focused talk series 3LiveChicks to Dowry, the EbonyLife TV miniseries directed by Victor Sanchez Aghahowa. And there was the unexpected depth and complexity Godis... Read More

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July 11, 2018

Lota Takes MC Galaxy’s kitchen, announces new show

Nigerian actor, Lota Chukwu has returned for the second season of her unique food and lifestyle show – Lota Takes. The first episode of this second season features Nigerian musician and dancer, MC Galaxy. In her usual style, the food enthusiast makes do with what she finds in his kitchen. At the end of the... Read More

lota chukwu, Lota Takes, Lota's Chowfiles

July 6, 2018

Idris Elba will be your villain in the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off

While I have personally bemoaned the great churn of sequels and spinoffs in Hollywood, there’s something appealing about seeing Idris Elba in a devilishly reckless car porn franchise like Fast and Furious. Multiple reports confirm that Idris Elba will play the villain in the upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff centered on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson... Read More

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June 25, 2018

David Oyelowo to star in fantasy adventure “Come Away,” along with Angelina Jolie

What do you do when Hollywood has already made films based on Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan? You surely can’t do just another remake. How about you do a prequel that combines both classics into one? That’s the ticket! Per the Hollywood Reporter, that’s exactly what director Brenda Chapman, best known for her Oscar-winning... Read More

Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo, film blog

The Big 5: Herdsmen attack Atagu community in Benue, kills 16; FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers, others | Other top stories

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Double Eph, Elnathan John, others

Entertainment roundup: Warner Bros. drops latest teaser for ‘Detective Pikachu’; Davido to become first Nigerian panelist on ‘Comedy Central Roast’ | Other stories

We came up with three reasons 2 Face publicly tweeted an apology at Annie Idibia

Entertainment Roundup: HBO releases photos from final season of ‘Game of Thrones’; Michael B. Jordan and Warner Bros. acquire rights to adapt African epic fantasy novel ”Black Leopard, Red Wolf”

Today’s Noisemakers: YCEE, Ozzy Etomi, Femi Jacobs, others

Today’s Noisemakers: Kaylah Oniwo, Elnathan John, King Nelo, others

The fear of sadness | The Daily Vulnerable

#YNaija2018Review: Serena Williams’ outburst, Tiger Woods return, Luka Modrić ends the Ronaldo/Messi duoploy… See the top 10 sporting moments of 2018

Abba Makama’s ‘Green White Green’ has now been added to the Harvard University Student Library

Just In: Saraki urges Buhari to direct release of Deji Adeyanju

ICYMI: Mimiko makes U-turn, drops ZLP Presidential ticket for Senate

Yellow Dot screens its first movie ‘Onidiri,’ a tale about wives of Fulani nomads and hairdressing

Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ has been billed to screen at Ray Charles Week

Opinion: APC’s sham primaries and the future of youth candidacy

CcHUB and NIMR launch NimCure – a digital tool to promote adherence to treatment by TB patients

Film Review: AY, Ramsey Nouah, Falz, Jim Iyke are all a bunch of Merry Men

BREAKING: CBN revokes Skye bank license, announces new owner

Here’s a first look at Leye Adenle’s new novel ‘When Trouble Sleeps’

The Late 5: Tinubu told me he doesn’t like Buhari’s style – Saraki; FG escapes FIFA hammer, recognises Pinnick-led NFF | More stories

Stephanie Obi inspires women to turn their knowledge into Gold

Oghenekaro Itene is making her Hollywood debut in the upcoming thriller “Chase”

Yung Nollywood is reintroducing vintage Nollywood to the millennial generation

The Nigerian #BankWars were a fun distraction, but what we really want is good service

Is Nigeria’s Culture responsible for her poverty and deepening Inequality?

Sexual Harassment in Nigeria: We need a Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Bill

Oreka Godis is giving acting another stab in “Faces,” set to premiere at the 39th Durban International Film Festival

Lota Takes MC Galaxy’s kitchen, announces new show

Idris Elba will be your villain in the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off

David Oyelowo to star in fantasy adventure “Come Away,” along with Angelina Jolie

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