Martins Vincent Otse, otherwise known as Very Dark Man (VDM), is undoubtedly a household name among the youthful segment of the Nigerian population. He has etched his name in their consciousness not because of academic brilliance, innovations or inventions in the high-tech world or the arts, but as a creator of social media content. So,…
In what insiders describe as a breathtaking betrayal of public trust, the Presidency has reportedly removed Doris Uzoka Anite from her position as Minister of State for Finance following a string of alleged financial recklessness, ethical violations, and politically explosive decisions that shook the very foundations of fiscal governance. In December, the President handed her…
Truth be told, I was not even supposed to write this article. But sometimes silence becomes difficult, especially when one sees how easily genuine service to the country is ignored while questionable figures are celebrated with national honours. Within my own capacity as a crime reporter of international repute, I have done my little part…
Few figures in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic evoke as much fascination, admiration, suspicion and debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. To his supporters, he is a political strategist of rare endurance who built a formidable network of influence and eventually captured the highest office in the land. To his critics, he represents the entrenched culture of…
Martins Vincent Otse, otherwise known as Very Dark Man (VDM), is undoubtedly a household name among the youthful segment of the Nigerian population. He has etched his name in their consciousness not because of academic brilliance, innovations or inventions in the high-tech world or the arts, but as a creator of social media content. So,…
In what insiders describe as a breathtaking betrayal of public trust, the Presidency has reportedly removed Doris Uzoka Anite from her position as Minister of State for Finance following a string of alleged financial recklessness, ethical violations, and politically explosive decisions that shook the very foundations of fiscal governance. In December, the President handed her…
Truth be told, I was not even supposed to write this article. But sometimes silence becomes difficult, especially when one sees how easily genuine service to the country is ignored while questionable figures are celebrated with national honours. Within my own capacity as a crime reporter of international repute, I have done my little part…
Few figures in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic evoke as much fascination, admiration, suspicion and debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. To his supporters, he is a political strategist of rare endurance who built a formidable network of influence and eventually captured the highest office in the land. To his critics, he represents the entrenched culture of…
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has said that the newly initiated “Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship” was established to raise a new generation of ethical, visionary young leaders across Africa and the diaspora. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, who disclosed this at the Obafemi Awolowo Lecture 2026 held at the Efunyela…
International Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a new initiative aimed at supporting young African creatives across different areas of the music industry. The foundation is designed to broaden access to professional training for aspiring producers, songwriters, sound engineers and other creative professionals who play key roles in shaping the…
Before movies, I worked in banks. I wore the suit. I sat at the desk. The pay was steady, but my heart was not smiling. I knew I had a gift for entertainment, but fear kept me inside that safe office. One day I asked myself a hard question. If I stay here for thirty…
Mo Abudu, the Nigerian filmmaker, has reacted to Multichoice’s plan to discontinue its streaming platform Showmax. On Thursday, Canal+ Group, the French media company that recently took over MultiChoice, said the decision followed a “comprehensive review” by its board and is aimed at strengthening its overall digital offering. Reacting via Instagram, Abudu said the shutdown…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, a veteran Nollywood actress, has stated that when she was 15 years old she went to a ghetto area in Mushin, Lagos State to borrow money. In an interview recently, Omotola said she needed the money to pay for her brother’s school fees. She said those in charge of lending money in…
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was Julius Araba, who, with his wife, became a household name for his unique musical performance. His uniqueness came from the fact that he and his wife often collaborated together in providing music with Julius on the guitar and his wife on the ‘sekere’. Julins Araba was…
