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

central bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, Polaris Bank, Skye Bank

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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faces, nollywood, Oreka Godis

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

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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

June 22, 2018

The Late 5: Minister reveals why FG can’t secure Nigeria’s borders effectively, Super Eagles melts Iceland in dramatic World Cup encounter and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has revealed that the close family relationship between traditional rulers in Nigeria and the neighbouring countries constitutes a strong hindrance to efforts at securing the country’s porous borders. “You will agree that with the situation where you have half-brothers that have... Read More

Abdulrahman Dambazau, Ahmed Musa, APC, DSS, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, kaduna, PDP, super eagles, Walter Onnoghen

May 31, 2018

Taxify now worth $1bn as they close $175m investment from Daimler

Investment to provide the momentum to expand the ride-hailing platform’s availability to drivers and riders in more African cities Taxify, leading European ride-hailing company with operations in Nigeria, has completed an investment round of $175 million. The company has said that they will use the investment to further develop their ride-hailing technology and continue building... Read More

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May 24, 2018

Here’s the teaser for Kayode Kasum’s “Oga Bolaji” and we are not teased

Remember 2017’s Dognapped? It’s the movie in which comedian Julius Agwu lends his voice to play a dog named Bruno. First of its kind in Nollywood and directed by Kayode Kasum, who has a background in the production of short films and music videos. Described as a “Love Letter to Lagos,” Kasum’s upcoming film Oga... Read More

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Kayode Kasum, Oga Bolaji, Ronke Oshodi

May 21, 2018

“Boss Of All Bosses” explores Naija’s corporate world with this new, funny trailer

In another edition of Nollywood copies Hollywood, I present to you the trailer of Ike Nnaebue’s upcoming comedy Boss Of All Bosses. The 2-minute-plus trailer is corporate satire meets absurdist hilarity, and has similar thematic beats with Seth Gordon’s 2011 black comedy Horrible Bosses. What more can I say? Nollywood is running out of ideas... Read More

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April 26, 2018

In Sokoto, patients are being forced to take treatment under trees

Akin to the type of scene you see in a war zone, the picture shows sick women sleeping on the sand under a tree with drip hanged on the tree to pass some fluid to the body of the ailing women. A first look at the picture shows Somalia but a further check into the... Read More

healthcare, Sokoto, Tambuwal

April 8, 2018

“Black Panther” will be the first movie to break Saudi Arabia’s 35-year-old cinema ban

What better way for Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year-old ban on cinema than with Black Panther! The Marvel superhero blockbuster will help open the first movie theatre in Saudi Arabia on April 18, ending a 35-year-old ban on cinemas. Black Panther, which has already amassed $1.2 billion since opening in February, will herald Saudi... Read More

Black Panther, Riyadh, saudi arabia

March 31, 2018

#YNaijaWomensMonth: Tolu Adeleru knows a thing or two about demanding respect

As part of our International Women’s Month celebrations, we tracked down public speaker, activist and tv and radio personality Tolu Adeleru and chatted with her about her life, her work and her activism. Tolu, who is currently a radio host on Nigerian Info had quite a few things to say about earning her respect in ... Read More

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March 31, 2018

“Pacific Rim: Uprising” is John Boyega not taking himself too seriously. Plus banter

Pacific Rim: Uprising was never going to be better than Guillermo del Toro’s elegantly made version released in 2013. It’s now becoming sci-fi tradition, sequels not matching up to the acclaim of their first volumes. Uprising has a 45% score on Rotten Tomatoes, a considerable dip when compared to the 71% rating that Pacific Rim... Read More

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March 30, 2018

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje to Star in ABC Drama “The Fix”

Akinnuoye-Agbaje is set for a lead role alongside Robin Tunney and Adam Rayner in the ABC drama The Fix. Described as part legal thriller, part confessional and part revenge fantasy, The Fix is written by Marcia Clark, Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain and directed by Larysa Kondracki. After losing the biggest case of her career... Read More

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, The Fix

March 29, 2018

The Power Oil/Splash FM Ibadan City Marathon and Friesland Campina Wamco take on Ibadan

It is now almost Mark, Set, Run with the 10th edition of Splash FM’s Ibadan City Marathon Race shaping up to be the best, biggest and the most inclusive event in these annual series. Your Integrity station presents The Power Oil/Splashfm Ibadan City Marathon , with major sponsorship from Friesland Campina Wamco the makers of Three... Read More

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March 26, 2018

Big Brother Naija: Khloe is back and the Heat is on – well, only for Cee-C

When Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced last week that two evicted housemates will return to the house, social media plunged into a frenzy. Big Brother Naija observers, even the ones removed from online platforms, turned this game-changing decision into water-cooler conversation. They weren’t having it. Criticism was flung towards Big Brother and the... Read More

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February 4, 2018

[The Film Blog] Hello, Adelolu Adefarasin joined the roster at Agency 106

He’s Nathan in the NdaniTV hit web series Skinny Girl in Transit, one of the romantic players vying for Tiwa’s love. His feature in the record-breaking rom-com The Wedding Party is fleeting, but it was a start. Adelolu Adefarasin’s cute, cherubic face is a weapon on its own, and we benignly questioned his rising popularity... Read More

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January 6, 2018

[The Film Blog] The Teaser for “Hello, Rain” Based on Nnedi Okorafor’s Short Story “Hello, Moto” is Here and We Want More

At long last, the promotional cycle for Hello, Rain finally begins. After an incredible 2017 with a powerful TED Talk on homegrown African sci-fi, releasing the second novel in the Akata series, writing the next series of Marvel’s Black Panther comics, and her fantasy novel Who Fears Death optioned by HBO, Nigerian-American sci-fi author Nnedi... Read More

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December 29, 2017

The Late 5: Baru’s claim on fuel scarcity, Buhari signs six bills, and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Liberian Vice President and candidate at the Presidential run-off, Joseph Boakai has congratulated former football star, George Weah on his victory. Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, on Friday said the Federal Government has successfully ended the fuel scarcity in the country. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the... Read More

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December 23, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: We must reject those who see Nigeria as a cash cow – Lai Mohammed Borno senator thinks $1bn is too small to fight Boko Haram and we can’t argue The Police IG might just be serious about #ReformSARS

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November 30, 2017

Yikes! Fans startled as Falz and Dremo storm Coke Studio Concert

Falz is not only dropping hit tracks back-to-back, but the multi-talented artiste is growing to be one of the most favourite in Nigeria music industry. At the Coke Studio concert last Saturday, Falz proved yet again that he could always set the stage ablaze with excitement. Coke Studio treated people of Festac Town to a... Read More

#30BillionGang, #CokeStudio, #FestacTown, cocacola, falz

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

The Late 5: Minister reveals why FG can’t secure Nigeria’s borders effectively, Super Eagles melts Iceland in dramatic World Cup encounter and other stories

Taxify now worth $1bn as they close $175m investment from Daimler

Here’s the teaser for Kayode Kasum’s “Oga Bolaji” and we are not teased

“Boss Of All Bosses” explores Naija’s corporate world with this new, funny trailer

In Sokoto, patients are being forced to take treatment under trees

“Black Panther” will be the first movie to break Saudi Arabia’s 35-year-old cinema ban

#YNaijaWomensMonth: Tolu Adeleru knows a thing or two about demanding respect

“Pacific Rim: Uprising” is John Boyega not taking himself too seriously. Plus banter

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje to Star in ABC Drama “The Fix”

The Power Oil/Splash FM Ibadan City Marathon and Friesland Campina Wamco take on Ibadan

Big Brother Naija: Khloe is back and the Heat is on – well, only for Cee-C

[The Film Blog] Hello, Adelolu Adefarasin joined the roster at Agency 106

[The Film Blog] The Teaser for “Hello, Rain” Based on Nnedi Okorafor’s Short Story “Hello, Moto” is Here and We Want More

The Late 5: Baru’s claim on fuel scarcity, Buhari signs six bills, and other top stories

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of December

Yikes! Fans startled as Falz and Dremo storm Coke Studio Concert

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