The Nigerian media has a reputation for being rather ‘loud.’ Historically acknowledged as one of the most robust in Africa, the media has never shied away from any form of discourse no matter how controversial. The likes of West Africa …
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For those who saw that video of the boastful monarch leading the assault on a hapless man, I am sure the thought would be that justice has been served with the news that Oba Abdulsemiyu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of …
I avoid arguments about the conduct of pastors on social media and this article is not an attempt to find another way to question them. It should be clear by now, to them and their followers, that the anointing does …
The past week has seen Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke (otherwise called Davido) at the centre of a public debate following controversial comments he made about Nigeria’s economy during an appearance on ‘The Big Homies House’ podcast in the United …
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, the pursuit of clout, or online fame, has become a ubiquitous phenomenon. From viral challenges to influencers vying for likes and shares, clout chasing has gripped our social media feeds and reshaped …
In today’s digital age, the power of social media has given anyone with a smartphone the ability to share their lives with the world. While this newfound connectivity is a blessing, it can also be a curse when wielded by …
The 2023 general election went true to type, exposing an ill-prepared Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) struggling to conduct hitch-free polls. Expectedly, the protests over the poorly-organised polls and the hotly-contested results produced therefrom have drowned some of the equally …
In July 2022, just days to the gubernatorial election in Osun State, I wrote about the limits of influencer marketing in reaction to the ill-advised performance of music stars, Habeeb Okikiola otherwise known as Portable and Davido at campaign rallies …
The events of the last two weeks are driving the country to the edge, eroding the confidence of even the most incurable optimists in the land. Street protests breaking out in some cities including Ibadan and Abeokuta and bank branches …
