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Tinubu Vows to Review Emefiele’s Naira Redesign Plan; Biden Congratulates Tinubu, Calls for Stronger US-Nigeria Relations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tinubu Vows to Review Emefiele's Naira Redesign Plan Biden Congratulates Tinubu, Calls for Stronger US-Nigeria Relations Labour Party Criticizes President Bola Tinubu's Inaugural Speech as Shallow and Inconsistent King Charles…
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A Twitter user reviewed the 2019 budget, calling it a scam and we are still in shock
On April 30, 2019, the Senate passed the 2019 budget of N8.916trn, presented by Senator Danjuma Goje. And although the budget still needs to be completely implemented by the Executive,…
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Film review: Mr President doesn’t take itself seriously. You shouldn’t either
No better time than election season to usher in a parody of actual political happenings. Mr President (The Controversial Election) directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Shirley Ann Ede…
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Film Review: In an industry drowning in cliches; Kasala is a breath of fresh air
In an interesting twist, one of the most refreshing movies to come out of Nollywood in a long time has no big name leading lady attached, isn’t fronted by a…
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Concert Review: A splendid night with Femi Kuti
After about two months on the road touring Europe and the Americas, Afrobeat’s first son, Femi Kuti and his Positive Force band, Saturday night, brought the groove to a different…
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Concert Review: Becoming FalzTheBahdGuy was solid but Falz hasn’t quite arrived yet
On the creative level, Falz’s entire career so far has gone through the three major stages; the climb, the peak and the dip. Every creative pretty much follows this trajectory,…
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Obituary: Ras Kimono, the Nigerian reggae icon who defined a generation
Thanks to his wild mane, boisterous manner and the mystique that has shrouded Rastafarianism and its converts, Ras Kimono always appeared larger than life. Between the years 1988 and 1990,…
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Review: Imoh Umoren’s “Club” isn’t as bad as the trailer led us to believe
SPOILER ALERT This review isn't entirely spoiler free, so proceed with caution. Imoh Umoren's fifth feature film Club is not bad. But it's not a good either. Before going to…
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The Nokia 1 brings the durability and accessibility we’ve come to expect of Nigeria’s most loved brand
Unless you live under a rock, then you know about the enduring love affair Nigeria has with the Nokia phone brand, (currently manufactured by HMD Global) and how it was…
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Book Review: Bolaji Abdullahi’s On a Platter of Gold shows a surprising side of Jonathan
The Goodluck Jonathan Presidency is sure to go down as one of the most eventful periods of Nigerian history. Surprising, inspiring yet ultimately disappointing, that the Jonathan presidency happened at…
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Review: “Memoirs of 4” is deathly dull
It is hard to understand what the makers of Memoirs of 4 were reaching for when they came together to film the project. Produced by Aarinola Odimayo and directed by…
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Film Review: The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is every Lagosian IJGB fantasy come to life
Let us just get it out of the way. The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, the latest project from EbonyLife films is a romantic comedy. It isn’t deep, does not grapple with…
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#Rotterdam2018: Mean streets; Wilfred Okiche reviews Respeto
In Alberto Monteras II’s Respeto, a gritty, realistic examination of the complex relationship between hip hop culture and inner city violence, the past is the key to the present…
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Film Review: Esohe is puzzling and clunky, but somehow it works
Nigerian immigrant, Gary Barbar (Jimmy Jean-Louis) isn’t doing badly living and working in the United States of America. He has a decent job as a teacher, shaping the minds of…
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Concert Review: Wizkid came home alright, just don’t call it a concert
It is with a sense of national pride that Nigerians watched Wizkid take his material from Ojuelegba in Lagos state, to headlining a sold out one night special at London’s…
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Ufuoma McDermott’s “Christmas is Coming” desperately needs a christmas miracle of its own
Just in time for the festive season, Ufuoma McDermott jumps into the actress/producer/director fray with her first film in at least two of those capacities. To make her entry into…
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The Film Blog: Celebrity Marriage isn’t as bad as you feared. It is worse.
Someone somewhere in Nollywoodland assumed that pairing Toyin Abraham and Odunlade Adekola would make for sensational viewing. They probably fell back on the duo’s recent box office showings as evidence.…
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Book Review: The pressure Cooker by Nkiru Olumide-Ojo is a confidence boost for trying times
Reviewed by Toyin Agunbiade "Book 122 of 2017 - “The pressure cooker” by Nkiru Olumide-Ojo. 110 pages. Reading time - 2.5 hours Reading this book was a treat as it…
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Jonathan’s govt won gold medal in corruption – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said President Muhammadu Buhari's fight against corruption is far from won. Tinubu said this at the Old Banquet Hall…
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Film review: Amara is underwhelming, absolutely boring
There was a time when it was considered a big deal for Nollywood stars and producers to make the trip to foreign lands to shoot films. As budgets got bigger…
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Film Review: The Tribunal is mostly solid
by Wilfred Okiche The last of director Kunle Afolayan’s three picture deal with television giant, Africa Magic is a legal drama with social implications. This collaboration has yielded mixed results,…
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[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: “Calm Down” by Zilla Oaks
Hip-hop is mostly celebrated for its flamboyance and braggadocio, but a few rappers have shown they are still capable of delving deeper with their introspective rap songs. But that sweet…
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Music Review: “Wo!” is Olamide’s welcome back to the streets anthem
by Micheal Ace What do you think needs to be done to a prodigal son if he refuses to repent? Trash him or write him off? Exactly what the public…
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Presidential assent on constitution review unnecessary – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Presidential assent required for the approval of the amendment of the constitution was unnecessary. He told newsmen on in Abuja that this informed…
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N’Assembly waiting for executive to review minimum wage – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly was in support of a new Minimum Wage Bill. Saraki, who said this to newsmen in Abuja, said that the senate…
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Opinion: Wizkid’s Sounds From The Other Side is a futile effort for African music
by Michael Ace As much as it remains evident that this musical act is a beautiful product of Africa’s uniqueness and creativity, an unprejudiced mind will agree with me that…
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Opinion: Isoken is the most accurate movie about Chimamanda yet
by Alexander O. Onukwue Even while the final credits scrolled up, you lingered by the steps to know if there would be some other enthralling piece of drama in this…
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Opinion: National Youth Service corps- Expectations, experience and reflections
by Toyib Aremu There are people that once you meet, you will never forget or regret doing so. That is the case with Jabir Hamza and many others for whom…
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The Film Blog: We have to absolutely disagree with this review – and any other negative review of Ojukokoro
Rhimes’s show is made under the opposite circumstances from Fincher’s: nearly twice as many episodes, ratings pressure, constant threat of cancellation, a ravenous tweeting audience. These forces wreck other network…
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Ekweremadu advocates review of minimum wage to N50,000
by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has advocated an upward review of minimum wage from N18,000 to N50,000. He said this while delivering the 4th National Public…
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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