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The #LekkiMassacre and the collective failure of the Nigerian political class to take responsibility for the decision to unleash armed soldiers on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate sent us down a rabbit hole: seeking instances when Nigerian politicians took accountability for their flaws and resigned from office. Salisu Buhari Before you ask, […]
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There has possibly not been a worse time to be Nigerian in recent history. Since President Muhammadu Buhari came into power, first in 2015, and in earning a second term last year, the country has witnessed its most consistent economic downturn since the return to democracy. With its interventionist habits, the government has exacerbated the […]
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A study of contemporary Nigerian history will point to a distinct lack of leadership in the political space. It can partly be traced to President Buhari’s 2015 ascension to the Aso Rock throne. Buhari’s success at the fourth instance of his trying elevated to power the All Progressives Congress (APC)- a party with next to […]
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When it rains it pours. That perhaps has been a theme for Nigerian women in 2020. In June, there was a reckoning of sorts when a range of stories detailing the rape and assaults of a diverse set of Nigerian women made the news: Uwaila Omozuwa, Barakat Bello, Farishina, Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje, Azeezat and Peace […]
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As one of the trendiest music spots in the world, it’s becoming increasingly common to find Nigerian music hitting milestones that capture the speed and pace by which it’s evolving and suggest that it could go from trendy to being the mainstay. This shines to the light with the announcement that Fireboy DML’s Scatter will make […]
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Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has been suspended by the state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress for supposed “anti-party activities”. In a statement released by the party after the conduction of the September 23rd meeting, the party made a variation of allegations from suggestions that Fayemi hosted former Minister of Aviation and People’s […]
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Darey joins forces with reggae-dancehall artist Patoranking on Jojo released today via Livespot Entertainment. Jojo serves as the second offering taken from Darey’s upcoming EP titled Way Home set for release later this month. Jojo follows the successful release of Jah Guide Me, which shot to the #1 position in the Nigerian singles chart, entered the top […]
5 years ago
The football season has gotten started and naturally, we’re documenting it on a weekly basis by running through the latest news and the stories that matter. On the latest episode, we run a review of some of the most recent transfer headlines- Premier League champions, Liverpool are seeking to sign the Spanish- Brazilian midfielder, Thiago […]
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