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,…
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…
I have watched the interview conducted by Mehdi Hassan of Al Jazeera with Daniel Bwala, one of the media aides to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The video is now trending widely across social media platforms. Whoever approved that interview on behalf of the Presidency must bear responsibility for the outcome. The encounter unfortunately became uncomfortable viewing….
The protest that recently took place in Lagos was said to be against the war involving Israel, Iran and the United States. But for many of us who grew up believing that the soil of Oduduwa represents reason, enlightenment and intellectual courage, that protest raised a deeper and more disturbing question. The unexpected has happened….
People often ask why many actresses seem to be doing better than their male colleagues. The truth is complex. First, women naturally attract more empathy and favour in our society. A man and a woman can carry the same proposal, yet the woman is more likely to hear, come back next week, let us see…
I spent the better part of Tuesday exploring what stands today as one of the largest privately owned and independently promoted cultural centres in Nigeria — majestically perched on Sobande Hill, Ibadan. The cultural edifice, a masterpiece of artistic vision and architectural philosophy, is owned by Professor Demas Nwoko, the undisputed legend of modern African…
Have you noticed how betting and gaming brands now seem to dominate media space? From TV to outdoor to radio, digital to sponsorships, their presence is loud, visible and relentless. In many media plans today, they are among the most aggressive spenders. Some observers argue that the tough economic climate is partly fuelling this surge….
I am a full blooded Igbo man but I believe the Yoruba’s need to rise up and defend their identity, land, and culture. It’s unfortunate to say this but the truth needs to be said by someone. We the Igbo’s can no longer continue to be territorial in another mans land. We go to a…
I am not the Pope and therefore not qualified to bestow sainthood. But even the Pope does not canonise the living, yet here I am, with neither authority nor jurisdiction, calling someone a saint. And this person is alive and in our midst. We were all here when his retirement was announced from a family…
