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Mo Abudu, Banky W, Tolu Ogunlesi, host #WithChude tour… as first interview with Toyin Abraham airs this Saturday
Media mogul, Mo Abudu, music executive and entrepreneur, Banky W, journalist and Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, will host writer, advocate, and media practitioner, Chude…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Nigerians on Buhari’s re-election as president, Tolu Ogunlesi, Osi Suave, others
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 issues,…
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How close is Tolu Ogunlesi to becoming a tyrant of low expectations and high mediocrity?
A crash course on Tolu Ogunlesi: He is the creative writer, journalist and public affairs commentator who called former president Goodluck Jonathan, among other things, a sadist. Since the defeat…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Tolu Ogunlesi, Kayode Ogundamisi, Omojuwa, others
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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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Tolu Ogunlesi, Victor Asemota [The Paddy Adenuga 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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Today’s Noisemakers: Tolu Ogunlesi, Oby Ezekwesili and Adekunle Gold’s sarcastic reply to a fan
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 Presidential Blog] Presidency set to launch reviewed State House website
The Special Assistant on Digital/New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi has announced a "Mobile Preview" of a section of a new presidential website. The new website is to…
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Today’s Noisemakers: President Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi, Aisha Yesufu and others
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 Activism Blog] When Paradigm Initiative met with the Presidency
A short clip from the Digital Engagement and Rights Forum, organised by Paradigm Initiative with the Presidential Office of Digital Engagement, led by Tolu Ogunlesi.
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The Thread: That #WeHaveYourReceipt moment when TwitterNG came for Buhari’s aide
Early Saturday the Twitter Outrage Machine game guns blazing for Tolu Ogunlesi, the Head of DigiComms in the Presidency. On February 28, 2010, Ogunlesi had tweeted, "Obama health info is…
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When will the Palace Parrots start telling us about what’s really happening with Buhari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue At the last count, President Muhammadu Buhari had at least five aides on matters of media and communications, but not a single one has made any…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Kemi Lewis, Ebuka, Tolu Ogunlesi and others [The Lekki-VI floods 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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Remember when Nnamdi Kanu didn’t want anyone to tear Nigeria apart? (WATCH)
A video has emerged of the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, in a rally by Nigerians in UK asking the government to deal with Boko Haram insurgency or there would…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Ben Bruce +Gov Dankwambo assures Igbos they have a home in Gombe
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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Today’s Noisemakers: El Rufai, Audu, Maikori, Tolu Ogunlesi, Prof. Osinbajo and others [The North-East war edition]
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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FG opens website, YouTube for easy access to information
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Federal Government is to reactivate its YouTube account and open a website, to provide access to the public for authentic information on its activities. Special Assistant…
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The Thread: “It was dark” “I arose to titrate” | The perfect responses to the question ‘How was your night?’
No thanks to security guards who popularised this culture, morning conversations in Nigeria tend to begin with the question "How was your night?" Tolu Ogunlesi is curious about the right…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Boma kills ex-boyfriend, Jaja, for proposing to friend and Twitter NG has a meltdown
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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The Thread: All the reasons Goodluck Ebele Jonathan qualifies as “Hero”
There's a clear political divide between the foremost political parties in Nigeria -APC and PDP. The GEJites (mostly PDP members) claim Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as their "hero", while the Buharists…
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Today’s Noisemakers: The $50m apartment no one wants to claim + Air force officials allegedly brutalise Ilorin residents again
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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The Thread: All the cool things from #GTBankFoodDrink fair
GTBank held its second edition last weekend in Lagos. Over 100 small businesses in Nigeria’s food industry were provided with free stands at the GTBank Food and Drink event that…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Dino Melaye, Tolu Ogunlesi, Cocoice and others
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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UPDATE: Omojuwa released, thanks FG for help
by Dolapo Adelana The South African authorities have released social commentator, Japheth Omojuwa. Omojuwa, who was detained by the country's border police was released following the intervention of the Federal…
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Tolu Ogunlesi, Mfon Ekpo among nominees for British Council Alumni Awards 2017 | See full list
The British Council is pleased to announce the finalists for a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni, with fourteen awards ceremonies taking place this year…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Apostle Suleman, Usain Bolt, Jay Bowdy, 2face and others
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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Pius Adesanmi: Can Nigeria overcome corruption? Will Nigeria survive corruption?
By Pius Adesanmi The optimistic, overconfident Nigerian who offered me a “no shaking yes” to both questions was only able to do so because he successfully outed me as I…
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The Thread: Are President Buhari’s aides actively championing divisive politics?
We are in Trump era now, so really almost anything is permissible. Some say that Trump drove a wedge between the American people by the words he said on the…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Presidential aides are spitting fire under pressure
When we mention Presidential media aides, the first couple of names that come to mind aren't Adebisi-Olumide Ajayi and Lauretta Onochie. We naturally think Garba Shehu, Bashir Ahmed and many…
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Class of 2016: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter
by Chi Ibe For the first time in a very long while, the conversation on TwitterNG has ceased to be monopolized and dominated by tweeps with thousands of followers who…
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The Thread: “Alex Badeh is baddo”
Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, in January was embroiled in the popular arms scandal. It was discovered that he syphoned money meant for the purchase of arms to his…
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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