The UK government has acknowledged a growing issue with immigration loopholes and signalled its intention to take decisive measures to prevent the misuse of student visas as a backdoor route into the labour market. This comes amid a sharp rise in the number of foreign students transitioning to work-related visas, a trend that has sparked comparisons to the firm stance on immigration policies championed by US President Donald Trump. New…

Civil servants have announced plans to strike in protest against being required to return to the office for two days a week. This action, led by members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), also includes demands for better pay and improved working conditions. Over 200 PHSO staff, responsible for investigating complaints about government departments, public organisations, and the NHS…

Movie Title: Seven Doors Language: Yoruba  Producer: Femi Adebayo Director: Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo  Cast: Chioma Chukwuka, Hafiz Oyetoro, Adebayo ‘Oga Bello’ Salami, Gabriel Afolayan, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola, Kunle Afod, Ganiyu Nafiu, Kolawole Ajeyemi.  Streaming platform: Netflix Release Date: 13 December Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors,” a Netflix original released on 13 December, is a perfect example of the adage that “a peaceful…

As the holiday season approaches, filling the air with an unmistakable magic, there’s no better way to fully immerse yourself in the festive spirit than by curling up with a captivating Christmas book. While movies are undoubtedly a popular way to get into the holiday mood, a good Christmas-themed book paired with a warm cup of coffee can be just as enchanting, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, festive cheer,…

Are you the kind that explores watching movies? Then, I have got you. This year, I watched quite a handful of non- English foreign movies on Netflix. Some of them blew my mind because of the plot structure and acting prowess of the actors. Some of the movies that are going to be on this list are either German or French. Don’t doubt these folks, they make good movie releases!…

Raise a finger if you’ve been cautious about the kind of songs you listen to on Spotify to get a good Wrapped report. Raise a finger if, along the way, you lost track of demure songs that will make you look like a mature music consumer in your Spotify Wrapped report. Spotify Wrapped is an annual ritual for Spotify users, where you get to see what you’ve been listening to…

The last episode of the last season was a suspenseful foreshadowing and we can’t wait to see what’s next! Photo Credit: Bleeding cool Since its premiere in 2021, “Squid Game” has reigned as Netflix’s most-watched show, boasting an impressive 2.2 billion hours viewed. This monumental viewership translates to approximately 265 million views, solidifying its position atop Netflix’s all-time top TV chart. Embed: Netflix has released a chilling new trailer for…

It’s just a few days away to December but Christmas is fully plunged into the air already. November bore song releases from gospel artistes, bringing a new sensation of the season to the air. It is important that you update your Christmas playlist to the newest set of songs dedicated to the season and enjoy the new wave of the season. Annatoria’s Present Jesu On November 15, Annatoria released her…

2024 was indeed a cultural uplifting moment for Nigerians, especially the Yorubas. Nollywood filmmakers took into consideration making movies that talk about Yoruba culture from our perspective. They dug into history, leaving the stories into consumable visual forms for the audience. And each time you’re watching these movies, it is indeed a head swell moment for you because of its reference to culture. From historical movies to biographical movies of…

Music fans appear to be drawn to the song “Beautiful Things” from the Fireworks and Rollerblades album. Ironically, Beautiful Things is my least favorite track on the album. I’ll be sharing my top tracks from the album along with my thoughts on them. There She Goes This is actually one of the album’s most upbeat tracks. The protagonist in this song finds a woman who helps him overcome his loneliness.…

One of the primary roles of a woman is to give birth; she is the only human gender with the reproductive opportunity to produce young humans. Many centuries ago, and even now in some parts of the world, a woman is seen as incomplete if she cannot give birth to a child or children. Even now, when radical feminists argue that women should have reproductive rights, we still cannot deny…

After watching House of Ga’a a few months ago, I was kind of reluctant to watch Lisabi, The Uprising. Thank goodness, I did, it was indeed a great watch! Ibrahim Chatta has been a recurring actor in Yoruba historical movies and he has been doing well playing his roles. When I saw him in the first scene, I knew the movie had potential to be good. From the first scene,…