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Here are the Nollywood movies featuring at this year’s Africa Film Trinidad & Tobago
The AFTT is here again, and opens with a night of film, fashion and festivity at The Central Bank Auditorium on Monday 23rd, July 2018, in Trinidad and Tobago. The…
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An Open letter to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki
My Dear Senate President Saraki, Greetings his Excellency; all protocols observed and I implore you to permit me go straight to the ubiquitous reason why I decided to pen down…
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Nollywood actors want you to know that they get turned on on set
A lot of things happen on the typical movie set, actors fumbling their lines, someone in the crew making jokes, or even from the director, to lighten the mood. Romantic…
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#YNaijaEssays: The West wants the spoils of colonialism, guilt free and served on a platter, but if Africa will progress, there has to be a reckoning
As a presidential candidate, Macron painted a striking picture of a progressive thinker on western imperialism and other sundry African issues. He termed French colonisation a “crime against humanity” suggesting…
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Olorisupergal’s Tosin Ajibade holds successful book launch in Lagos
Media entrepreneur Tosin Ajibade of Olorisupergal recently launched her first book ‘From Social Misfit to Social Media Hero’ held at Glitz event center on the 20th of July 2018, attracted…
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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…
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Entertainment Roundup: Saidi Balogun says fans push celebrities to live fake lives | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Nigerian rapper, M.I. Abaga has relased the visuals for…
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The Big 5: LASG sets up Mobile Court over Apapa Expressway gridlock, Ogunbiyi rejects result of Osun PDP primaries and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Lagos State Government has resolved to set up a Mobile Court to deal with recalcitrant drivers of articulated vehicles who park…
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“I am German when we win and Immigrant when we lose” | Mesut Ozil cites racism as he quits German national team
In a quite dramatic fashion German International and 2014 World Cup winner Mesut Ozil has thrown the towel on his career with the German National team after a disappointing World…
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The Late 5: Police dismiss 4 SARS operatives over robbery accusations, JAMB remits N7.8bn to FG and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police has approved the dismissal of four policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged robbery…
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Your playlist need an upgrade? We’ve got you covered with this list
If you're anything like me, then you love to discover new music. Not that everyday afropop 'tungba tungba' pop singles that get thrown at us with increasing regularity. You want…
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Ambode lost the battle to keep Lagos clean and now he is losing the battle to keep our road traffic free
This is not the best of time for Lagos Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. The famed “itesiwaju eko” man is definitely stuck at the moment. The first challenge that confronted him…
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“From Lagos With Love” is Dami Elebe’s upcoming debut movie, and it could make or mar her
Dami Elebe knows how to write a good TV script, and this is from keenly knowing her audience. In a small way, she is Nigeria's version of Shonda Rhimes, crafting…
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The Big 5: Adeleke wins Osun PDP primary, ‘State Police is part of our manifesto’- APC and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senator Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West Senatorial District has been declared the winner of the People's Democratic (PDP) governorship primary held…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Imoh Umoren, Omojuwa, Adewunmi Emoruwa [The #BankWars edition]
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 matters,…
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The Late 5: Dino Melaye vows to honour Police invitation, Isiaka Oyetola emerges as Osun APC Guber candidate and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola has been declared winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship primary, ahead of the September 22…
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Nigeria Air: An outlet for elite interests or an attempt to restore National pride?
Should the Super Eagles become world champions at their next outing in the global games, the team’s captain could be stepping out of an airplane bearing the mark of an…
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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…
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In LAUTECH, education is now a luxury only offered to the super rich
The state of education at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomosho in Oyo state is about to nose dive again. The university has been crisis ridden for a…
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We are rooting for “Dynasty” star Sam Adegoke in the upcoming indie film “8000 Shots”
Sam Adegoke is one of the Nigerian-American actors changing the face of Hollywood. Currently starring as Jeff Colby on CW's Dynasty reboot, and set in Atlanta in which a large population…
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Pastor Chris Okotie asks APC, PDP, to adopt him as presidential candidate; FG unveils new national carrier and other top stories of the week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi was announced winner of the Ekiti gubernatorial election, beating Governor Ayodele Fayose's candidate, Olusola Eleka…
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The Late 5: Malami gives reasons why FG can’t release Dasuki, Kogi CP says policemen were attacked by Melaye’s convoy and other stories
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has given reasons why the federal government cannot release detained former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd.)…
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Change Africa Foundation announces 5th edition of Konamii
Change Africa Foundation has announced Campus Mini stadium, Igbosere, as the location for the 5th edition of its annual charity event, Konamii Africa happening on August 5. The Foundation…
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Why the football transfer market has gone nuts and what needs to be done
With the completion of Alisson Becker’s transfer to Liverpool for a world record fee for a goalkeeper for a stunning £67m approximately. It is fair to say that the football…
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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…
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While other states are struggling to build more schools, Kogi is burning down its own
Yesterday July 18, 2018 was meant to be a joyous day for students of Government Girls Secondary School, Sarkin-Noma in Lokoja and LGEA Primary School Lokogoma, also in Lokoja, Kogi…
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We are here for SA actress Phumzile Sitole appearing in the new season of “Orange Is the New Black”
It has to be said that South African talents are really pulling their weight in the international film and TV landscape. Especially women. Pearl Thusi (Quantico); Alice Krige (Star Trek,…
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The Big 5: I will probe Fayose – Fayemi, LASG wants FG to postpone closure of Third Mainland Bridge and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor-elect of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said it will be irresponsible of him not to probe the administration of the…
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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…
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Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna commends ex Chris Brown’s heroic gesture at concert | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. 4 men indicted in XXX tentacion's murder XXXtentacion (Instagram/xxxtentacion) Derrick…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy