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Tolu November 30, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: The Benbrucing of Ben Bruce | Omojuwa drags Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Twitter

Just yesterday, we were out here effusive in our praise of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce for suggesting that lawmakers, governors and top government officials should get a salary cut while civil…

Tolu October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: This clip from an Egyptian TV free-for-all is remarkable – for more than one reason

You should especially watch this from 1.44, where the host pretends to be so shocked - shocked, we say - by this misbehavior, as he asks his MCR to play…

Tolu October 3, 2016

The Media Blog: We think this is crucial if you write about other people

Note, also, to selves.

Op-Ed Editor June 8, 2016

Opinion: How well can you lift?

One of the factors leading to back pain and other Work related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) is poor lifting techniques. We need to know how to lift safely whether we…

Oreoluwa Peters May 27, 2016

Opinion: Is Nigerian Jollof rice going extinct?

by TY Legal The popular saying, ‘you don’t know the value of what you have till you lose it’ has come to play in Nigeria. Who would have thought that one…

Janeth J August 27, 2015

Egypt has a new blog to counter false, inaccurate reports in foreign media

The primary role of the media is to inform, educate, explain, entertain, and update the public about happenings around but when the media falls short of this role, then there…

Op-Ed Editor October 10, 2014

@YomaVictor: Linda Ikeji is number one, now this is where to go from here

by Yoma Victor Social media sphere has for the past week been filled with stories of our one and only celebrity-gossip-blogger, Linda Ikeji's troubles. So much has been said and there…

March 25, 2014

6 things to do when you’re feeling defeated

by Amy Shearn You've accomplished zip. Everybody is out there becoming rich, famous, married, powerful. But not you, sister. 1. Pull a Pixar What you're feeling: Your pink slip/parking ticket/deadline/social gaffe snowballed…

January 29, 2014

What really happened between 9ice and I – Tony Payne opens up on cheating allegations

by Tutu Akinlabi Toni Payne just can't seem to catch a break. The ex-wife to musician, 9ice recently came under fire again for saying that women shouldn't leave a cheating…

January 13, 2014

Atiku Abubakar: What Twitter has taught me so far

by Atiku Abubakar This year, on this blog I intend to set a good example, devoting a sizable potion of my time and attention to matters of public policy and…

January 5, 2014

“2014 has no space for you…”: Kemi Olunloyo’s open letter to Nigerians on social media will shock you (READ)

by Tutu Akinlabi Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has never been one to shy away from controversy. The daughter of a former governor of Oyo has been credited with making bold and astounding…

October 20, 2013

Sonala Olumhense: Students, let me tell you how to end the ASUU strike without violence

by Sonala Olumhense To begin with, there are two people in Abuja who are answering your name. The first answers the title of Senator; the other, Representative, powerful titles in…

October 20, 2013

Demola Rewaju: That thing between your legs, dear daughter

by Demola Rewaju Chase the cash but protect your child. I don’t know who needs to hear this but if you’re reading it then it just might be you: protect…

October 14, 2013

Opinion: 4 (smart) steps to break into the Nigerian music industry

by Jackson Bassey One way to get noticed in an industry is to position yourself as an authority figure or a thought leader in the space. Starting a blog is…

September 18, 2013

Has Atiku left politics? Former vice president turns to blogging

by Oge Okonkwo Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has found a new way to express his thoughts and opinion asides using Twitter. Alhaji Atiku is now officially a…

September 14, 2013

Opinion: Imo State Youths Facebook group needs to stop stealing from writers

by Tunde Leye Someone said writing is not difficult – it is only sitting before a computer and bleeding into it. Something that requires that kind of work to create…

August 31, 2013

“The past week has ‘killed’ me”: Ese Walter responds to critics, speaks on ‘evidence’ against Pastor Fatoyinbo (READ)

by Isi Esene Ese Walter, the lady who accused Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the leading pastor of the Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) of allegedly having an illicit affair with…

August 31, 2013

Demola Rewaju: Spirituality and the 5 messengers of intuition

by Demola Olanrewaju Irrational does not mean illogical – it means that there is an exact intelligence behind the gut feeling but it is not yet in your conscious mind.…

August 23, 2013

Actress, and now marriage counselor? Stella Damasus wants you to know how to keep a man (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo Controversial Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has drawn the public eye in her direction again after writing an article advising women on how to keep their men. The…

August 18, 2013

Femi Aribisala: God is a servant of men

by Femi Aribisala A disciple of Jesus is never a master but a servant. Jesus loves as a servant: therefore, so should we. A disciple of Jesus is never…

June 4, 2013

The Amstel Malta Tuface Campus Connect Tour ends with a showstopper in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Indoor sports hall of the University of Lagos was a beehive of heightened performances by Nigeria's hip hop super stars as well as the huge…

April 25, 2013

Exclusive: “The hackers are just being funny” – Blogger, Ladun Liadi speaks on hacking (SCREENSHOT)

by Isi Esene The official website of the Nigerian Entertainment Today was compromised on April 18, with many observers wondering what might be the motive of the hackers until information…

January 16, 2013

Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to…

December 31, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: A Wazobia dinner table

by Femke van Zeijl Maybe it is the STARs that keep coming, or P-Square's music we all dance to, or my need to believe in a future for this country some…

December 2, 2012

Really? Study reveals text message abbreviations, blogging, and social media is good for you

Many have branded text messages as the bane of modern-day writing, claiming that the widespread use of abbreviations and slang is chipping away at basic writing skills. Yet a study…

October 24, 2012

PHOTOS: Hot or not? Toke Makinwa launches new blog with hot new shoot

The TV host and On-Air-Personality of The Morning Rose show on Rhythm 93.7 recently launched her personal blog on entertainment. Check her new blog,…

June 11, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: Guilt and privilege – the true privilege is being able to say no

Guilt and privilege seem to go hand in hand, at least if you have any moral fibre in your body. Feeling guilty about something you cannot do anything about however…

May 31, 2012

Life isn’t fair! – and 5 other lessons from the failed Facebook IPO (for Nigerian techies)

by Hauwa Gambo Facebook This was supposed to be the IPO (Initial Public Offering) of the century, from the most iconic tech company of this generation, but it turned out…

May 28, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: The word I hate most in any language

It is the first time, I sense how much she will miss me. I know she does not want me to feel guilty for leaving. But tonight, I feel guilty…

May 24, 2012

Blessing Effiong: In jail since 16, held for 3 years without charge

by Tolu Orekoya While former president Olusegun Obasanjo rants about the corrupt judiciary, there is real-world fall out and consequences due to an overburdened and underperforming legal system. There’s the heart-wrenching case…

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