State of Mind

Written by Reuben Abati “What a relief, my friend!” “What are you relieved about?” “It is this David Adeleke and Sophia Momodu soap opera”. “I tell you. It is a perfect subject for a good home video. But what is your own?” “No. Nothing. I am just relieved that the ...

‎Some Nigerians are utter and complete fools. How else do we explain this childish attitude? So because Lil Kesh didn’t win, it means he has more Talent and Reekado doesn’t? Wtf is even wrong with Nigerians. A song may be a hit song in the west but no one Fucking ...

Etcetera writes below… Dear President Buhari, I will like to extend an invitation to you for a tour of down town, so that you can have a clear view of what the people who voted you into office feel about certain decisions your government has taken so far, especially the ...

As written by Etcetera: One of the identified problems of investigative hearings and oversight of the executive arm is the multiplicity of committees with overlapping jurisdiction on the same subject matter. This has led to a situation where more than one committee is handling the same subject matter. Invitations are ...

Have you considered ‘Moving Back To Lagos, Nigeria’ but you’re not sure if it’s for you. If you’re still in the process of making that decision. This video is for you. Although it is a fairly small random sample, these are returnees with much less bias than family and friends. ...

I woke up this morning angry. The cause being the numskull call of one Umara Kumalia for a Northern (National) conference for Northern Nigeria, to discuss the self inflicted poverty and non development of the region, when a radio announcement from one of the now many radio stations in Owerri ...

Etcetera writes below You wanted to surprise your wife by shopping for the family on your way back from work, and as a sharp guy, you wanted to find out if it really cost, let’s say, N10,000 to prepare a pot of ‘banga’ soup as she claims. You stopped at ...

I am not in support of how 2Face once appeared to justify the lack of university education, particularly since many look up to him as a role model but I am also not going to make a big deal about any need, perceived or otherwise, for popular musicians and creative ...

WORDS! Have you taken out time to notice the potency of words and the life they carry? Do you just speak without understanding the power behind your speech? Is talk really cheap? Are words to you, just an emotional expression? I am not particularly a fan of poems but something ...

Etcetera talks about the state of Biafra, the recent shut down of Radio Biafra and how he thinks the Igbos have been marginalized in Nigeria. He also talked about the growth of Nigeria. I have been receiving a lot of mails and phone calls in recent weeks requesting that I ...

Singer and writer Etcetera writes on Pres. Buhari and the few weeks he’s spent in office as president. Read below.. If there is any group of individuals who can manufacture shock, political punditry out of nothing, it is the All Progressives Congress. They cried out that Jonathan was doing a ...

Linda Ikeji is the most powerful blogger in Africa. And the richest! While this may not be earth-shattering breaking news, as most of us already know or at least probably have an idea about, it is still heart-warming to know that a regular Nigerian girl (yes, she is quite regular) ...

Korede Bello’s current single ‘GodWin‘ is currently the #1 on the iTunes music charts (Nigeria) and has spawned a movement that is keeping the song on top of majority of the radio charts and airplay. GODWIN video is not just like any normal Nigeria video, it has its own special ...

And that’s how Bruce Jenner unveiled his new identity, leaving his male identity behind with Caitlyn. Trust Nigerians not to be left behind in the gossip and buzz it generated. A female presenter with the not-so-Cool FM station in Lagos, known for her fake German-American-Arabian-Indian-Chinese-French-Yoruba accent was like, “Oh my ...

Bayelsa state senator-elect Mr. Ben Murray Bruce spoke on issues relating to accountability and transparency in government. He said: I have not criticised any government. I have not criticised APC. I have not criticised PDP. I have not criticised Goodluck Jonathan, neither have I criticised Muhammadu Buhari. I have raised ...

Nigeria held a presidential election on March 28, 2015. Most Igbos supported the candidacy of Goodluck Jonathan. However, to those with eyes to see the moment Hausas and Yorubas formed an alliance it was obvious that Mohammadu Buhari was likely to win the Northern and Western states hence win the ...

A lot of Nigerians do not know that Nigeria is a secular state and they are also not aware that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not require that Buhari take his oath of office by swearing with the Quran. The drafters of the constitution made it ...

My dear Mohammadu Buhari, may I join the millions of Nigerians in congratulating you for winning the 2015 Nigerian election to become the president. We all look forward to your stewardship of the Nigerian ship of state during the next four years, and, hopefully, during the next eight years. However, ...

Aliko Dangote recently expressed his renewed interest in buying English Premiership club Arsenal after losing out on his initial bid in 2010. However Ruby Igwe, the daughter of late prolific filmmaker, Amaka Igwe, believes the billionaire is putting his money in the wrong place. Ruby has written an open letter ...

I was told that every Igboman who heard Ojukwu’s speech after the Biafran war was filled with a renewed sense of pride and hope. A hope that one day the Igbo nation will rise and become a force of reckoning not just in Nigeria but in the entire black world. ...