Take it or leave it, “This House Has Fallen” is a thorough analysis of Nigeria’s problems. No doubt the book is a good read. Sometimes you just have to listen to what others say about you, however hurtful it could…
OPINION: NIGERIA’S DRUG ADDICTION CHALLENGE
Nigeria’s Health Minister Dr. Osagie Ehanire said an estimated 14.3 million people are addicted to various forms of drugs. The minister said the ages of those addicted are between 15 and 64 years who use drugs like cannabis, amphetamines, opioids, and cocaine. The…
What Does Nigeria’s New Visa-On-Arrival Policy Really Mean?
Last Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari announced that people holding African passports can now apply for a visa upon arrival in Nigeria. “We in Nigeria have already taken the strategic decision to bring down barriers that have hindered the free movement…
Cardi B did more for Brand Nigeria in 72hrs than Lai Mohammed has done in years [Opinion]
Cardi B twerked in our faces and put Nigeria back on the map. Government should be thanking the show organisers for inviting her over. Cardi B had such a swell time in Nigeria (Complex) American rapper, songwriter, actress and TV…
That Nigeria may truly unite
Nigeria has come of age, and for a nation which got its independence fifty nine years ago, much ought to have been achieved in terms of general development more so considering the nation’s abundant human and natural resources. But the…
What if the Earth stopped orbiting the Sun?
It’s a natural cycle: the Earth orbits the sun. But what if something catastrophic happened and we were knocked out of orbit? The sun’s gravity would quickly take hold of Earth and we’d go flying straight toward the sun. Turns…
Dear Nigerians, stop being willfully ignorant about the disqualification of ‘Lionheart’ [Opinion]
Rules are rules, you either follow them or you stay in your country and organize your own awards. Dear Nigerians, stop being willfully ignorant about the disqualification of ‘Lionheart.’ [Variety]Variety Earlier today, November 5, 2019, the Academy For Motion Picture…
Opinion: Examining Nollywood’s soundtrack culture
Since the turn of the year, Nollywood has seen an upturn in official soundtrack culture. Larry Gaaga is also one of the driving factors in the relatively new niche. Producers of ‘Living In Bondage: Breaking Free’ and ‘MTV Shuga Naija’ have teamed up…
OPINION: NIGERIA; WHAT ARE WE BORROWING THESE TRILLIONS FOR?
Debts are nowadays like children begot with pleasure but brought forth in pain So is it news that we have roads that have collapsed or that the roads are no longer there, that you fly several hours and land Nigeria…
Please don’t ever compare Big Brother Naija voting to Election Season voting [Opinion]
On the final day of Big Brother Naija (Season 4), show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu disclosed that the vote tally stood at over 250 million, with some 50 million votes garnered in the last week alone. His revelation drew something of…