October 13, 2016

What’s with all these clichéd music videos?

This is Felabration week (10th-16th of October). Ayodeji Rotinwa already wrote about the absence of conscience in our music; now @YINGY_FLEMMING is lamenting about the dearth of creativity in music videos. Here’s what he thinks: I'm sick of half naked girls rubbing their body and lips all over music videos. Is that really all a woman can do??... Read More

africa, creativity, Felabration, music video vixens, music videos, nigeria

October 13, 2016

Oluwadamilola Shonibare: In pursuit of happiness [Nigerian Voices]

by Oluwadamilola Shonibare “Dude, Can you just delete this movie from your laptop? How one earth would we need memory space to install this software and you will be keeping this one-point-something-gig movie that every Tom, Dick and Harry has seen…” My roommate, Femi was exasperated. He couldn’t fathom how we’d spent the previous 35... Read More

Nigerian Voices

Career, dreams, fulfilment, happiness, nigeria

October 13, 2016

Gideon Emmanuel: Pa Akpruka, my greatest influence [Nigerian Voices]

I am going to tell you my story. I have a neighbour. He is an old man. People say he is well over a hundred years. We call him Pa Akpuruka. He is as fit as anyone. He is not blind, he hobbles about with a stick and speaks with a tiny voice that sounds... Read More

Nigerian Voices

children, influencers, influences, nigeria, old men, society

October 13, 2016

Reuben Abati: Battle for 2019

by Reuben Abati One of the most frustrating things about Nigeria’s political history is how it keeps repeating itself and nothing ever seems to change, and the political elite doesn’t seem to learn from history. The present administration has not yet spent up to two years in office and already the language of politics is... Read More

2019 General elections, Buhari, nigeria, North versus South, Politics, recession, Tinubu

October 13, 2016

Utukwa Bemshima Benedict: Police is my friend? [Nigerian Voices]

by Utukwa Bemshima Benedict The day was 30th June, 2014. I had left the house about 6:30pm with my young friend Teryila tagging along. Quite recently, we had discovered Mama Nkechi, a food joint three streets from where we lived and had formed an evening ritual of going there to eat. We often argued that... Read More

Nigerian Voices

corruption, Innocent victims, nigeria, Police Force, police raids

October 12, 2016

Opinion: We continue to select criminals as leaders

by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti From what one has seen of late, it now appears that our leaders and politicians are mainly driven by a certain crave for filthy lucre and an uncontrollable lust for power and earthly glory. All the grandstanding about service to the people has proven to be a mere ruse after all. Well,... Read More

Buhari, leaders, nigeria, politicians, Politics, Power, stewardship

October 12, 2016

Opinion: Poor Trump, the true meaning of ‘fairer sex’ is lost on him

by Anthony Ademiluyi When Donald Trump announced his candidacy last year, many political pundits dismissed it with the wave of the hand as this was not the first time he had been linked to the ambition of sitting in the White House. Since 1988, he has deftly used his public relations stunts to put his name... Read More

America, donald trump, Race to the White House, Ronald Reagan

October 12, 2016

Nigerian Customs: There’s so much hypocrisy at our borders

Baba Oni Gas (@manmustwack) has obviously had it up to here with the Nigerian Customs. He poured his heart out about the double standards that exist within the organisation and how it affects us all. Do see below: https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786246289826676736 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786246617015787520 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786246821471543296 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786247085511368705 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786247085511368705 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786247282119307264 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786247477359964161 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786247743056515072 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/786248164013637632 How unfortunate.

boNigeria, border patrol, Buhari, cars, Civil service, Nigerian customs, rice

October 12, 2016

You can’t convince this woman that Trump isn’t a sexual predator – you can’t!

Since the release of the Trump tape showing The Donald casually discussing propositioning a married woman, and speaking of women in sordid terms, his campaign has pretty much unravelled. And if CNN is to be believed, the GOP is currently at war with itself, thanks to Trump. Some of his former supporters are washing their hands... Read More

201 American elections, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, republican party, white house

October 12, 2016

Are we going to sit by as Shiite killings breed another terror group?

History is fairly decided now on how the Boko Haram uprising started. Mohammed Yusuf, whatever his woes, was murdered unjustly and extra-judicially by the Nigeria Police after he was abducted by security operatives from his in-law’s house. Whether he was shot while trying to escape or simply killed to serve as a deterrent, what cannot... Read More

attacks, boko haram, El-Zakzaky, Iran, nigeria, Shi'ites, terrorism

October 12, 2016

Aisha Buhari may have just confirmed what we only dared to think

The ‘scratch my back I scratch yours’ game that characterizes the business of politics in Nigeria is another one of those things that we consider to be just as horrible as they are Nigerian. We do not particularly appreciate it but it’s just another one of those things. It’s like the vicious houseflies that hover around... Read More

Aisha buhari, APC, Nigerian politics, president buhari, Saraki, Tinubu

October 12, 2016

We were taking notes: How the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 melted

There’s only a very slim chance that you haven’t heard about Samsung’s melting phones. The South Korean electronics giant has had to recall, replace and finally, just yesterday, the company admitted the ‘irredeemability’ of the situation and “decided to halt sales and production of the Galaxy Note 7”. What happened? The new addition to the... Read More

Federal Government of Nigeria, NCAA, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Smasung note 7 recall, timeline, United Staes

October 12, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Have you met the most dramatic House of Reps member?

If you haven’t come across the man in this video before now, let us introduce him to you. He is Hon. Mohammed Kazaure Gudaji, representing the Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Elected by members of his constituency to make laws for the peace, order and good governance of the... Read More

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economy, Hon Dogara, Hon Gudaji, hon jibrin, House of Reps, legislature, president buhari

October 12, 2016

We are taking necessary steps to ensure release of detained student in Turkey – FG

The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Wednesday said it was taking necessary steps to ensure the release of the detained Nigerian students in Turkey. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Aduku denied reports that the Federal Government has abandoned the detained students. “The Ministry wishes... Read More

detained students, Federal Government, Turkey

October 12, 2016

Buhari nominates environment minister for AU reform committee

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the nomination of the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed as a member of the African Union Reform Steering Committee. This was in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Shehu stated: “A versatile and accomplished development practitioner in the public, private... Read More

African Union Reform Steering Committee., Amina Mohammed

October 12, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Bomb blast hits garage in Borno Muna garage in Borno was hit by a bomb blast in the early hours of Wednesday. According to NEMA, the blast left 8 persons dead and 15 injured. 2. Buhari disheartened over bomb blast in Maiduguri President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

October 12, 2016

EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared businessman, Goodie Ibru wanted. In a statement by EFCC head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said Ibru was wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels to his personal use. “The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru,... Read More

diversion of billions, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Goodie Ibru, Wanted

October 12, 2016

House of Reps wants state of emergency declared on kidnapping

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnappings in order to curb the spate of abduction in the country. A lawmaker from Ondo, Babatunde Kolawole who sponsored the motion on “Need for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping in the... Read More

House of Representatives, Kidnapping, State of emergency

October 12, 2016

Kester Onyemaechi: My dreadlocks – all four of them [Nigerian Voices]

by Kester Onyemaechi Let me take you back in time My friends always wondered why I have no pictures of myself as a kid, I did actually have one, but is one really enough to quench the undying thirst of friends who wanted to see where this fella is coming from? I guess not. When I... Read More

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cchildhood, dreadlocks, life, Religion, sticky, survival

October 12, 2016

Orubebe appeals false declaration of assets conviction

Former Niger Delta Minister, Godswill Orubebe has appealed the conviction of false declaration of assets on him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In an appeal filed by his lawyer in Abuja on Wednesday, Orubebe urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss the CCT verdict. He said there was no evidence on which the... Read More

appeal, CCT ruling, Code of conduct tribunal, False declaration of assets, Godswill Orubebe

October 12, 2016

Military intervention in governance led to recession – Akande

The former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande on Wednesday said the intervention of the military into governance led to the current recession the country is facing. Akande said this in a speech he delivered on Wednesday in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, during the inauguration of a block of 10... Read More

Bisi Akande, Governance, Military intwrvention, recession

October 12, 2016

Opinion: Why we can’t be happy

by Ifeoluwa Nihinlola There’s been a rise in people devoted to chastising the faux-sad, the depressed for show, the performers of melancholy. These apostles of happiness will have us believe that young people are choosing to be sad because it has become fashionable. That the youngin’ should stop moping around and get on with their... Read More

culture, emotional stability, happiness, nigeria, Sadness

October 12, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: Watch this Minister prove Dino Melaye right

When controversial Senator, Dino Melaye called for the sack of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma; and the Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele over recessed economy, we chucked it up Dino Melaye just being meddlesome per usual. But this man, Senator Udo Udoma, just... Read More

dino melaye, minister of finance, recession, Senator Udo Udoma, Zain Asher

October 12, 2016

Judges arrest: Judges have no immunity – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the unprecedented arrest of judges by the Department of State Security was not against the law. He said this while speaking with State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mohammed said the fight against... Read More

immunity, Judges arrest, lai mohammed

October 12, 2016

This is how trade works, isn’t it?

@Clarenceonyeks is thinking aloud about this thing called self-sufficiency and how it can work at a national level. He confesses not to be an economist but he sure has a unique perspective on the subject so we thought to share. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785435743606992896 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785436215625519104 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785436590919278592 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785437199298945024 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785438209060794368 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785438473897541632 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785438751921152000 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785439105991802880 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785439640304160768 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785440002524213248 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785440002524213248 https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/785441775041249280... Read More

Buhari, economy, nigeria, recession, self sufficiency

October 12, 2016

FG approves N700m for the construction of federal secretariats

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N700m for the construction of six federal secretariats for six states. Some of the ministers briefed State House Correspondents that the approval was given at the meeting of the council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Federal Secretariats, Minister of Power Works and Housing, N700m

October 12, 2016

All IDP camps in Borno will be closed by May 2017 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday said all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) camps in the state will be closed by May 2017. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking on the topic “Mitigating the impact of crisis and conflict” at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. “Let me be frank with you. I must confess, I... Read More

camps, closed, IDPs, Internally Displaced Persons, Kashim Shettima

October 12, 2016

Buhari disheartened over bomb blast in Maiduguri

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he was disheartened by the news of a bomb blast in a motor park in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. Buhari said the incident which claimed the lives of 8 persons was a cowardly attack on “soft targets” by Boko Haram. He also sent his condolences to families of... Read More

boko haram, Maiduguri attack, President Muhammadu Buhari, suicide bombing

October 12, 2016

National Library owes N508m rent, faces eviction

Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Lanre Aina has revealed that the agency may be evicted from the building it occupies as it owes N508 million as rent. Aina made the disclosure when members of Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, led by its chairman and former governor of Sokoto State,... Read More

debt, N508m rent unpaid, National Library of Nigeria

October 12, 2016

Wizkid set to release the “best of his works”

Wizkid has assured his fans that he will be releasing the “best of his works” very soon. He shared this information on Twitter when a fan tweeted at him complaining about the delay in putting out new music. The Starboy quoted the tweet, admitting and apologising but also promising that the best is about to... Read More

collaborations, Drake, new music, One Dance, Starboy, twitter., wizkid

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