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...
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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 long period of time due to the inability of the two owner states of Osun and Oyo to provide the necessary support for the University....
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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 of Nigerians reside, Adegoke infused a Nigerian flair by speaking Yoruba in a scene with his fictional dad, played by Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Since then, I...
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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 – who contested under the platform of the PDP. Reacting to the result, the national leadership of the PDP rejected the result, calling a daylight...
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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.) Malami who spoke with the Voice of America’s Hausa Service said, “Remember, we are talking about a person who was instrumental to the deaths of over 100,000...
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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 also announced that Sterling bank and Meristem Securities Limited will be sponsoring this year’s edition. The event is set to include new fun activities including bouncing...
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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 transfer market has gone nuts. Even worse is Southampton’s reported bid of £20m for Liverpool’s Danny Ings – wow, I’m speechless! Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon –...
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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...
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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 state but it turned out to be a sad day. The senator representing Kogi state senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye had constructed new blocks of...
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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, Thor: The Dark World); Terry Pheto (BET series Madiba); and Connie Chiume (Black Panther). Now, according to Deadline, South African actress Phumzile Sitole has bagged...
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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 outgoing governor of the state, Ayo Fayose. Fayemi who was speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential...
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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...
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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 Derrick Williams (22), Michael Boatwright (22), Trayvon Newsome (20), and Robert Allen (22) have all been indicted in the death of rapper, XXX Tentacion, Variety reports. Paramount TV...
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These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has hinted at remaining within the folds of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his earlier announcement on Monday that the APC had given him a red card. Ortom who spoke with newsmen on Thursday after a closed door meeting with...
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Continuing on from its commitment to train people in vital digital skills across Nigeria and here in Abuja, throughout 2018, Facebook announced two training dates specially designed for female entrepreneurs and female-owned Small and Medium-sized Businesses in Abuja. She Means Business Partnering with She Leads Africa (SLA), #SheMeansBusiness Nigeria is the first to launch in...
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Facebook has released statistics on the top content shared on its platform during the World Cup. This measures global and country Facebook conversations related to the World Cup between June 14th and July 15th. The statistics reveal that over 383 million people had more than 2.3 billion interactions relating to the World Cup on Facebook....
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I have to quickly admit that for its first season, True Detective was a well-crafted crime anthology series. The next iteration of the series from showrunner Nic Pizzolatto had been gestating for some time, with rumours of the creator plotting a comeback for the show ever since HBO signed him to a three-year deal in...
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Reports suggest that Brazil International goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to complete a world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper to Liverpool, valued at £66.8m from Italian side Roma – ahead of a medical today. What might catch many people’s attention, however, is the money that is being splashed around for a goalkeeper – it is...
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Just one thing: a Shuri-centric comic book series will be badass. Be very afraid, colonisers! OK, just kidding. When Avengers: Infinity War ended with evil, brooding Thanos halving the universe, I was shocked to see that Black Panther was part of the death count, the newest superhero to be added to the Marvel pantheon and...
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These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate on Wednesday approved the payment of over N348 billion as outstanding oil subsidy claims to 74 petroleum marketers. The approval followed the adoption of the interim report of its Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) on the Promissory Note Programme and Bond Issuance to Settle Inherited...
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Journalist and activist Ahmad Salkida has launched a campaign for a proof of life video for detained journalist and publisher Mr. Jones Abiri. Next week will make it two years that he has been held in pre-trial detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement from the DSS, Abiri was arrested...
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Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Blackface says 2Baba is suing him for N50m Blackface Naija has for years been claiming that his former mate from Plantashun Boiz, 2Baba stole the song “African Queen” from him. 2Baba had in May 2017 threatened to sue Blackface...
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Even though it’s a rumoured casting, and that Lupita Nyongo, Kristen Stewart, and Naomi Scott are still in early talks to star in the reboot of Charlie’s Angels, I think I’m losing my head. This has blessed my nostalgia-loving heart and I’m grateful. Cues Destiny’s Child’s Independent Women for dramatic effect. Now let’s have a...
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In one of the most bizarre political dramas to play out this year, outgoing governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, sporting a neck collar and a sling on his arm, accused policemen of physically attacking him. According to Ayo Fayose, this happened as the policemen, acting on orders from Abuja, attempted to put a...
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These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday unveiled a new National Carrier known as ‘Nigeria Air’. At the unveiling of the brand name and logo to investors at the ongoing Farnborough International Air Show in London, the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said the...
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Fully integrated telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, is not a stranger to awards and honours. Since inception in 2003, the telco has been winning international and local awards without letting it hinder its gilt-edged, very affordable products and services. Recently, Globacom was adjudged fourth in the top 10 Most Admired African Brands (unprompted) and fifth in the...
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The Minister of State on Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has, today, July 18, 2018, unveiled Nigeria’s National Flag Carrier – Nigeria Air. Sirika made the announcement at the Farnborough Airshow in London. Speaking at the unveiling, Sen. Sirika said the government wishes to use this “private-sector-led airline to make a statement that Nigeria can do it.”...
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Today’s young generation should not make the mistake of staying away from politics. START EARLY. The Not Too Young to Run movement has done well to get the ages for eligibility into public office reduced. Exactly 20 years ago, Nigeria had an opportunity. The end of military rule was in sight with the death of...
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Reportedly, brawny, six-foot tall Winston Duke is going to put on de strength of der bleck penta in a biopic based on Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, the badass street fighter and mixed martial artist who died from heart failure in 2016. Slice was a superstar, and YouTube catalysed his fame after his street fight footages...
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Back in May, top American and once-beleaguered comedian Kevin Hart invited aspiring filmmakers to Eat My Shorts. I know, I know, it’s funny, but that’s the name of the filmmaking contest. Now in its second year and run by Hart’s Laugh Out Loud network and the Just For Laughs festival, Eat My Shorts seeks to find...
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