Opinion

Chinua Achebe: What Nigeria Means To Me

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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Nigeria is a country where nobody can wake up in the morning and ask: what can I do now? There is work for all.

Banky W Blogs: The Song That Nigeria Wrote

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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

If Nigeria’s leaders are guilty of consistently providing failed, corrupt leadership, the citizens, on their own part, are guilty of consistently supplying apathy…

Nigerian Dating and Sex Code (Part 1)

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Monday, January 30th, 2012

Even in these days of subsidy removal, deregulation and budgetary amendments, some things must still remain sacrosanct. Sex is one of them.

Talent Hunt Shows: Only A Beginning [Part 1]

Talent Hunt Shows: Only A Beginning [Part 1]  | Read More
Monday, January 30th, 2012

While these shows serve the business needs of the various production companies and sponsors, they also present precious platforms for thousands of budding talents to find expression…

Fashion: Jazz Up Your Style With Bright Colours!

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Friday, January 27th, 2012

It is time to have a rainbow play as you can now explore with your favourite colours ranging from pink to blue down to every shade you can cook up…

Now That We’ve Found Our Voice What Are We Gonna Do With It?

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Now That We've Found Our Voice What Are We Gonna Do With It?  | Read More
Monday, January 23rd, 2012

There are bigger tasks ahead that demand our full attention and onward to them we must march.

2face’s Baby Mama Drama: Who’s Winning Now?

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2face's Baby Mama Drama: Who’s Winning Now?  | Read More
Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Despite several break-ups and make-ups, insiders will tell you Pero is one of the few women around that have 2face’s ‘mumu button’…

‘People Don’t Want Good Music’ – Terry G

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'People Don't Want Good Music' - Terry G  | Read More
Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Just as I’m about to hit him with the first question, he drops a bottle of Baileys at my feet. Terry clearly shows he is in no mood for a formal Q&A so I play along.

2012 Is Not Looking Good

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2012 Is Not Looking Good  | Read More
Friday, January 20th, 2012

Sadly however, the outlook for the entertainment industry in 2012 is rather bleak, at least from where I stand and stare ahead.

‘Quoting’ Mohammed Ali At 70

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'Quoting' Mohammed Ali At 70  | Read More
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Brash, ludicrous, absurd; these are words that best describes former US professional boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali at 70: Growing up with Ali

Muhammad Ali knocks down Sonny Liston
Muhammad Ali knocks down Sonny Liston  | Read More
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The humour, the repartee and the poetry were important components in the making of Ali..

‘I’m Tired Of Being A Good Girl’ – Soul E’s Ex, Ure Okezie

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'I'm Tired Of Being A Good Girl' - Soul E's Ex, Ure Okezie  | Read More
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

We will never know what Queen Ure King is up to but it seems like the Nigerian singer Soul E’s ex-wife seems to be cleaning out her closet.

When Is Real Change Going To Come?’ – Fela Durotoye

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When Is Real Change Going To Come?' - Fela Durotoye  | Read More
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Investigations without conclusion. Accusations without prosecution. And the world keeps going round and round…

Goodluck Jonathan – Government Has Approved N97 Per Litre

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Goodluck Jonathan - Government Has Approved N97 Per Litre   | Read More
Monday, January 16th, 2012

Government is working hard to reduce recurrent expenditure in line with current realities and to cut down on the cost of governance…

Opinion: Why Occupy Nigeria?

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Opinion: Why Occupy Nigeria?  | Read More
Saturday, January 14th, 2012

we are tired of the high handed nature of those who govern us and there is a need for them to be put in check, the subsidy removal is a mere trigger to other deep seated issues..

The President And His Subsidy Gang

The President And His Subsidy Gang  | Read More
Saturday, January 14th, 2012

This powerful team definitely succeeded in brainwashing the President that subsidy removal is the only and final solution to all of Nigeria’s problems…

Press Release By The Convener Of Save Nigeria Group

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Friday, January 13th, 2012

Click here to read Pastor Tunde Bakare’s speech delivered on DAY 5 of the protest…

Music is an Emotional, Spiritual Thing (Part 2)

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Music is an Emotional, Spiritual Thing (Part 2)  | Read More
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

All dead or dying forms of artistic and cultural expressions are those that refuse to adapt to change…

‘Tough Choices Have To Be Made To Safeguard The Economy’ – Goodluck Jonathan

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'Tough Choices Have To Be Made To Safeguard The Economy' - Goodluck Jonathan  | Read More
Sunday, January 8th, 2012

I remain passionately committed to achieving significant and enduring improvements in our economy that will lead to sustained improvement in the lives of our people…

9ice: Talent, Style and Bad Press

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9ice: Talent, Style and Bad Press  | Read More
Saturday, January 7th, 2012

To many, he is a very talented songwriter, lyricist and singer who is also very down earth. To another set, he is talented but they have a problem with him because he doesn’t ‘flow’ with the time…

‘Wasteful Leadership Cannot Make Prudent Investments’ – Fela Durotoye

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'Wasteful Leadership Cannot Make Prudent Investments' - Fela Durotoye  | Read More
Friday, January 6th, 2012

Have we sought to honestly find every way we can plug wastage in our leaking economy before we ask a feeble populace to carry the burden of corruption and gross ineptitude of a gluttonous few?

Life on The Streets of Ajegunle

Ajegunle - The otorious Nosamu street
Ajegunle - The otorious Nosamu street  | Read More
Friday, January 6th, 2012

the lifestyle and challenges of inhabitants of Africa’s biggest slum.

Ben Bruce’s Plan on Subsidizing Transport for the Poor

Ben Bruce's Plan on Subsidizing Transport for the Poor  | Read More
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

This simply means that they must ensure that the rich make the same sacrifice that the poor have made and continue to make. After all, it is not a sin to be poor.

‘Music is an Emotional, Spiritual Thing’

Efe Omorogbe - State of Mind
'Music is an Emotional, Spiritual Thing'  | Read More
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

People don’t listen to music with their ears, or heads. They listen with their hearts…

The Spirit of Dele Giwa

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Dele Giwa ( 16 March 1947 - 19 October 1986)  | Read More
Monday, January 2nd, 2012

I cannot fill Dele Giwa’s shoes. And 25 years later, I’m not sure that anyone can.

Kween – Kweendoncome [Album Review]

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Kween - Kweendoncome [Album Review]  | Read More
Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Kween has been able to put an album made up of solid songs with lush and rich production devoid of heavy Western music influence…

‘Our New Year Resolutions’ – Top Celebs Speak

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'Our New Year Resolutions' - Top Celebs Speak  | Read More
Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Our reporters ask some of your favourite celebs for their new year resolutions. And, as you’ll see, it’s different strokes for different folks…

65 People, Places, Events And Things To Watch Out For In 2012

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65 People, Places, Events And Things To Watch Out For In 2012  | Read More
Monday, December 26th, 2011

We don’t want anxiety to overwhelm you – so our editors got together to compile you a list of some of the key people we think will rule the year…

9ice – Versus [Album Review]

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9ice - Versus [Album Review]  | Read More
Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Versus shows that 9ice can go toe to toe with some the best names in the land even though he isn’t ready to beat some of them yet…

SuperStar? SuperSun? Poor You!

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SuperStar? SuperSun? Poor You!  | Read More
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

It wasn’t always like this. We had Fela in the 70s, who, while not quite as indigent as his audience, was conscious enough to speak of their plight in his music…