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Beyond Fayose: The future of Ekiti -Reuben Abati

I spent the better part of last Tuesday, October 16, focusing on developments in Ekiti State. It was the day of John Kayode Fayemi’s return to office as governor of Ekiti State and his inauguration for a second-term, after an…

Why Fuad Balogun loves Lagos

Fuad Balogun, a Lagos-based social media executive loves the city because of the fun that can be had here. For him, after working very hard, the next obvious thing is to have fun. Watch him tell it in the video.

Niran Adedokun reads at Patabah today

Niran Adedokun will headline a book reading event at Patabah Books, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, Surulere, Lagos today, that is, on Saturday, October 20. The Lagos-based public relations consultant, lawyer and writer will be reading from his book Ladies Calling…

For the Love of Flight: The makings of a sensitive and accomplished poet –Toni Kan

For the Love of Flight is Lola Shoneyin’s third collection of poems and it goes a long way in cementing what is, already, a well deserved reputation. The collection extends what is a trademark confident sure footedness, underlined by and…

Once you go black… -Oshoko Bushushu

“Mr Oshoks!” I knew it was my boss calling even before I turned to look. He calls me Mr. Oshoks when 1) he is happy with my work; 2) he wants to give me some special assignment. “Boss, what’s up?”…

Soji Cole wins Nigeria prize for literature 2018 worth $100,000 – Terh Agbedeh

Soji Cole has emerged winner of this year’s Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by the Nigeria LNG Limited worth $100,000. The Chair of the Advisory Board of the prize, Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo made the announcement today, October 19 at…

MEGA 2018 holds people’s choice edition, public voting to determine winners

Organisers of Music & Entertainment Gospel Awards (MEGA) have said that they are now in the process of activating Public Voting of a special award ceremony to mark the sixth season. A statement by Ire Akintunde-Johnson, who is the administrator…

Nigerian tech startup celebrates female heroes

The social media has been agog with the celebration of iconic Nigerian women, by Nigerian female entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who have been honouring their female heroes. 618Bees, a Nigerian tech start-up, began the ‘Naija Woman Hero’ contest…

Doctor accused of peeping under women’s skirts (DVR)

A Cape Town doctor working in Australia has been accused of peeping under women’s skirts in a shopping mall. Mohamed Zaahid Pandie, 44, who is originally from Bo-Kaap, has been suspended without pay from the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane,…

2018 AUC STC-YCS3: AFRIMA to present 2-year report in Algeria

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), is to present a two-year report its activities of the foremost awards event on the continent during the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee Meeting on Youth, Culture and Sport (STC-YCS3) organised…

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