We should all understand that no man is an island. At one point or another, we all need each other. Even the richest person on earth may lack something that money cannot buy. However, I want to address something important. Some people are quick to ask for financial assistance immediately they see you achieve a…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, has once again rewritten history, becoming the first African female artist toachieve seven entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her latest song, What You Need, debuted at No. 93 , pushing her total appearances on the prestigious chart to seven and placing her among Africa’s most globally…
Renowned broadcaster Oreoluwa Aladejuyigbe has officially announced her departure from Crest 91.1 FM, Ibadan, where she served as the station’s Pioneer Head of News and Current Affairs. The media personality described her time at the station as an incredible leadership journey marked by impactful storytelling, engaging interviews, and meaningful public conversations. Oreoluwa expressed deep gratitude…
The recent exchange involving Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and actress Funke Akindele has once again exposed a deeper problem in our public space—especially on social media. It is not really about cinema returns, promotions, or even personalities. It is about how we listen, how we read, and how quickly we react. At a filmmakers’ forum,…
We should all understand that no man is an island. At one point or another, we all need each other. Even the richest person on earth may lack something that money cannot buy. However, I want to address something important. Some people are quick to ask for financial assistance immediately they see you achieve a…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, has once again rewritten history, becoming the first African female artist toachieve seven entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her latest song, What You Need, debuted at No. 93 , pushing her total appearances on the prestigious chart to seven and placing her among Africa’s most globally…
Renowned broadcaster Oreoluwa Aladejuyigbe has officially announced her departure from Crest 91.1 FM, Ibadan, where she served as the station’s Pioneer Head of News and Current Affairs. The media personality described her time at the station as an incredible leadership journey marked by impactful storytelling, engaging interviews, and meaningful public conversations. Oreoluwa expressed deep gratitude…
The recent exchange involving Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and actress Funke Akindele has once again exposed a deeper problem in our public space—especially on social media. It is not really about cinema returns, promotions, or even personalities. It is about how we listen, how we read, and how quickly we react. At a filmmakers’ forum,…
A former British Prime Minister once described Nigeria as “fantastically corrupt.” That remark was not insight; it was sophistry, morally selective and intellectually dishonest. Corruption is too often framed as a “third-world problem,” associated with crude bribery and open theft. While such forms are indeed more visible in developing countries, the framing itself is false….
Chairman of the Board of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi Jr, has apologised to Tony Akiotu and other former members of the company’s management over how their exit was handled, but maintained that he has no regrets about the leadership changes implemented after his father’s death. Dokpesi Jr said the decisions were necessary to stabilise…
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, in his remarks at the just concluded workshop, expressed his appreciation to the participants for attending the training and spoke on the rapidly changing media landscape, particularly the growing role of social media and its influence on elections. He reminded participants that broadcast regulation…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed that the government of the day was unhappy with him when he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for refusing to approve a foreign infrastructure loan that excluded the South-East. Although Gbajabiamila did not mention any names, he served as Speaker of…
Folorunso Alakija never studied geology. She started as a secretary, then became a fashion designer. Yet she outmaneuvered global oil giants at their own game. Most people dismiss her success as luck—a woman who “just got an oil license.” But the real story reveals a masterclass in strategic thinking. She deployed what I call The…
