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We almost forgot Alessia Cara’s Scar-let number at the MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards happened exactly a week ago today - in today's digital terms, that's exactly a lifetime ago - but because we didn't want what we are…
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[The Presidential Blog] Our diagnosis of President Buhari’s “immobile” left hand came up inconclusive
On Friday, the Archbishop of Cantebury, Justin Welby met with President Buhari in his London (medical) vacation home. It's the second time that the clergyman has paid the Nigerian President…
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Is Lai Mohammed really interested in the creative industry or are we just playing here?
"This is totally unacceptable! This Administration is determined to fight this scourge, and the good news is that we have the backing of Mr. President!" Minister Lai Mohammed scowled as he…
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Wait, what happened to that Chinese man that almost stabbed Iyanya’s former manager, Ubi Franklin?
About two months ago, MMMG Label boss, Ubi Franklin shared a very troubling story of something that had happened to him on the 9th of May as he shopped in…
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Still on the Matter: What’s the 100 million naira suit Maje Ayida filed against Toke Makinwa becoming?
The we sometimes remember here ehn... Recall when Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa's one-time boo, slammed her with a 100 million Naira defamation suit over her book, On Becoming. He claimed…
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Wait, what happened to that lady who was arrested for laughing at Jeff Sessions?
If you are wondering why we seem obsessed with Attorney-General, Jeff Sessions, it's because the man seems to be just one #AccessHollywood scandal away from being voted "Most Controversial" Washington veteran.…
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Sorry to take you back but these amazing photos from the Comey hearing are totally worth it
How does one get a photo this good amidst all these photographers and on a day when the show promised to be spell-binding? Doug Mills joined The New York Times…
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We just cannot forget Beyoncé’s Push Party in a hurry
Bootylicious Bey! Aren't you the best? Hosting and glamorising something as obscure as a Push Party. This, after she had released the most iconic of pregnancy reveal photos. The flower crown…
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Still on The Matter: Have they recovered the Anambra House of Assembly’s mace from Rita Maduagwu?
by Soma Oj. On the night of the 6th of April, reports filtered out nationally that the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly had absconded with the mace…
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Still on the Matter: AY Makun just reminded us why this issue is so much bigger than Kemen
by Soma Oj. It's interesting to see how divided society is over the Kemen/TBoss business. By society, we mean the population that deposit their thoughts on Twitter and Instagram for…
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Still on the Matter: Lessons from the #IStandWithNigeria protests
A week ago, Nigerians trooped out (en masse?) to protest a number of inadequacies that have become associated with living Nigerian. They used the tagline #OneVoiceOneNigeria. Some of you may…
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Still on the Matter: Are we going to prosecute SGF, Babachir Lawal or what?
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engineer Babachir Lawal has been embroiled in a corruption scandal for months now but unlike those who have even got the customary media…
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Still on the Matter: There’s a ripple effect of Trump’s #MuslimBan in Kuwait that the world is not talking about
Donald Trump undeniably has had the worst first two weeks in the history of American Presidents in recent times. For the most part, he cannot be pitied. Not with his clamp…
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Still on The Matter: The “wicked” question that got Miss Kenya out of the Miss Universe competition
She made it to the Top 6 quite alright. Mary EstherWere, the Miss Kenya Universe, oOn her own and with quite a number of fans on Twitter as the show…
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Still on the Matter: It’s too early to be silent about #NYSCAbuse
The problem in Nigeria is that we easily forget. Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka once accused us of being a people beguiled with some manner amnesia. It was a far different matter…
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Still on the Matter: Shut up, the Headies is not Soundcity Awards’ mate
by Roqeebah Olaoniye The more accolades we have set up to recognize the outstanding work put in by outstanding artistes and everyone else that works tirelessly to build a music…
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Still on The Matter: Of Dylann Roof, the 22 year-old white supremacist Charleston shooter
For many people, a 21st birthday present delivered in cash will probably lead to a meaningless splurge; but not for Dylann Roof. Dylann Storm Roof was a young man with…
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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