A large percentage of Nigerians reading this right now are currently battling fuel scarcity and erratic supply of electricity.
When NEPA refuses to bring the light and fuel for generator is also scarce.
In a dire situation as this, you’d think Nigerian leaders would try and calm the already angry and impatient Nigerians.
However, President Buhari’s media aide during an interview with Channels Television dropped his very ‘wise’ solution to Nigeria’s electricity problems.
He claimed that petroleum pipeline vandals were responsible for the poor supply of electricity.
He went on to shock Nigerians with this statement.
There are a few things that are still taboo to talk about in Nigeria. Like sex.
Homosexuality is an entirely different ball game.
Now, there a new short film that’s about the issue.
It’s about sexual relationships, same sex ones to be exact.
Titled Hell and High Water, this film deals with homosexuality and religion.
It tells the story of a young pastor who is loved and adored by those around him. But when he has to confront his inner demons, things change. He has to deal with “a truth” that could make or break him psychologically.
But, whatever his choice is, there will still be serious repercussions.
Because life as he knew it is about to change.
Hell and High Water explores the reality of sexuality amidst spirituality, exorcism, blackmail and family life.
It is produced by AMVCA winner, Asurf Oluseyi, and written by Habeeb Lawal.
Asurf Oluseyi won the 2016 Africa Magic Viewes Chocie Award for “Best Short Film” for A Day With Death.
It also stars 2016 AMVCA winner for Best Actor, Daniel K. Daniel.
Other actors are Enyinna Nwigwe, Ashionye M. Racca, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Adedayo Davies and Chika Okeke.
It is no longer uncommon to find Nigerian women breaking into fields of work that have been thought to be restricted to men.
One more pair of hands that carve friction sharper than a butcher’s knife has been added to the list of awesome Nigerian haircut stylists.
Meet Kenechukwu Ezeh, a 300 level student currently studying Co-operatives and Rural Development at Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
She is the most popular female Nigerian barber at the moment who was encouraged by her mother to learn the skills due to the high unemployment rates in Nigeria.
Although born and bred in Lagos, Kenechukwu moved to Enugu with her family after her father’s death and obtained a National Diploma in Business Administration.
Her mother’s suggestion initially put Kenechukwu and her sister Chinelo off, but after giving the idea some thought they decided to go through with their training.
Being female and working at a barbershop wasn’t very easy for them as some of their male colleagues refused to recognise them as barbers.
However, she is currently the CEO of her haircut salon, Gap Barbershop in Enugu and her friction style is giving us life.
Keep up with her on her Instagram page @Posh231. You can also check out pictures from Gap Barbershop here.
Awesome! We can’t wait for her to spread her reach to other Nigerian states!
Nigeria’s first Snapchat short film is almost here and the social media universe is ready for it.
The first version of the movie, Snapped The Movie, was shot in the UK and the Nigerian version was produced by actress and producer, Lala Akindoju.
Bola Agbaje, the writer and brain behind the idea, was born in the UK to Nigerian parents.
Her plays portray some of the issues black people (especially youth) in the diaspora face.
She currently works with the UK Film Council and is currently working on a screen adaptation of Gone Too Far.
Snapped The Movie, targets youths and some of the consequences that accompany reckless use of social media.
The 2015 film was shot and released in the UK. It premiered for the first time in Nigeria during Social Media Week Lagos in February, 2016.
Snapped Nigeria is set to be released by the end of March, 2016. You can check out the first Snapped movie here:
LOL! Mad Ting!
You can watch snippets of the film here:
*Ahem* This is a Public Service Announcement for all aspiring IJGBs and all those who want to change their BBM/Twitter location to a foreign country.
Unlike, the widespread perception about how difficult getting visa to foreign countries, this article posted by the US embassy in Nigeria, shows the consular officers’ perspective of the visa application process.
1. Never present fraudulent documents.
Using fake documents and visa packages can either completely ruin any chance of ever getting access into the country or earn the applicant some time in prison.
2. It’s called an interview for a reason, engage the consular officer in a conversation.
We’re not saying you should do amebo oh. They’re humans who would be interested to learn about Nigerian culture or probably our premium Jollof rice.
3. It’s not always by documents.
If you’re travelling to the US especially, your documents aren’t the most important part. Simply present your documents and let them interview you.
4. Tell them about yourself and what you do.
They honestly don’t bite. Picture this: If you wanted to take someone into your home, wouldn’t you want to get to know them before they move in?
The purpose of the interview is for them to simply get to know who you are.
5. Truthfully explain why you chose their country of all the several foreign countries of the world.
You’re the one convincing them to admit you into their country. They actually have the right to know what makes their country appealing to you.
6. Confirm whatever information you hear about visas from the embassy.
Rather than go for your interview with false information, the safest thing to do is simply reaching out to the embassy to confirm useful information.
7. Give detailed answers to the questions asked.
Explaining in details will help them understand you better and also make the process easier.
8. Bear in mind that the consulate officers are only doing their jobs and obeying the laws of their country.
We know you’re going to cast and bind them on the morning of your interview. Just know that they’re people with jobs just like you.
If you have ever attended school in Nigeria, we are certain that you must have met all or some of these people at some point. Take a look.
1. The Party Promoter
They never stay in school and when they are in school they are wearing party shirts, with flyers and stickers talking about “how far, you dey show my party for Quilox?”
2. The Fashionista
They rate the “best dressed” award over anything else. Living and dressing up for class under the hot sun like its Lagos Fashion Week. Take it easy Sir/Ma
3. The Bookworm
These are the people whose parents used to ask them for the remaining two points when they got a 98 on a test. It is 5.0 or nothing. Getting a B is like cancer. What is a C?
4. The Drug Addict
These set of people are always under the influence of something. They spend time playing FIFA or writing lyrics dressed in the same type of attire.
5. The Big Plans Person
These ones have all the plans “When I graduate I’ll start working for Microsoft and buy a Ferrari”, “I’ll open my own clothing line and have stores in VI”. They haven’t done their homework though.
6. The Talkative
Every person on campus runs away from them. Just know it’s going to be a 10-hour gist session when they enter your room. Time wasters.
7. The Kleptomaniac
These people are magnets. They can steal anything from your underwear to your shirts and skirts or even your eyeballs if you’re not careful.
8. The Money Borrower
Their favorite tagline is “I need one huge favor” once you hear this. They are about to tell you how they need N15k to complete their school fees… Where do they do that at?
9. The Serial Cheater
Never reads for exams, but shows up to the hall first to select seats. You don’t want to seat beside them in an exam. “How far that number 1 – 4 theory and like 10 OBJ questions”.
10. The Jesus Disciple
These people can be a pain sometimes, they feel they are perfect. And you must be perfect, if not you are the devil.
11. The Library Addict
Their everyday typical conversations are cut short with: “I’m going to the library”, “I dey go jack”. They study more than the teachers actually.
12. The Seller
Aka lifesavers, they have everything for sale; sardines, milk, cold water, recharge cards, bathing soap, suya, cars, houses right there in the hostel. Just ask they have it.
13. The Photographer
In the classroom? Nah. Studying? Nope. Educational Activities? No. Photoshoot? Yes. They never leave their cameras and always emphasize they are photographers and the equipment they have.
14. The Students Rights Activist
They are the ones that fight for anything that comes up. No water in the morning, increased prices of textbooks/handouts, they almost always have their way.
Did we miss any other type of person? Let us know.
If you’ve ever wondered if children are more capable of leadership and making decisions than the Nigerian Senate, you wouldn’t be wrong. They keep making decisions and bringing up Bills that boggles the mind. And don’t forget the way they prefer to fight over issues like cats and dogs, than settle things in a matured manner.
Now we hear that the Gender and Equality Bill has been turned down.
Senate President now puts the Bill to Vote and the Nays have. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill does not pass second reading.
This Bill should have been passed! It should have been passed like ten years ago! That it is even up for discussion is just unbelievable.
When the Senate who has the responsibility to set things aright, is messing up, it doesn’t bode well for the country. Like, at all!
What are our boys to think?
So the Senate didn’t see a Bill that aims to promote equality, development and advancement of women, as well as freedom of movement, economic activity and access to education as important?!
Do they care about women at all?
The bill would have protected widows, underage girls and rape victims. It would’ve kicked against violence against women! So the vicious circle just continues until something is done.
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