The Metropolitans

Nollywood movie producers spend huge amounts of money on movie production, from casting top actors and actresses, hiring directors and crew members, renting expensive equipment, and post-production processes. However, when it comes to promotion, that is where many producers suddenly draw the line. The harsh reality is that no matter how good a movie is, people cannot watch what they do not know exists. Yet many producers allocate only a fraction of their production budget to marketing and publicity. Then, when the movie struggles at the box office, they rush to social media claiming sabotage, blaming cinemas, or even fellow filmmakers for their poor performance. The truth is that most movies are not sabotaged; they are simply under-promoted. Hollywood understood this decades ago. Studios often spend as much on marketing as they spend on production because they know visibility drives sales. A great film without awareness is like opening a shop in the middle of a forest and expec...

Abeokuta, Ogun State – June 11, 2026 The Urban Community Transformation and Empowerment Network (UCTEN) has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitation, social inclusion, and community development by participating in the grand finale of a football tournament held at the Ibara Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abeokuta. The organization attended the event following a special invitation from the Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, which sought the support of stakeholders and civil society organizations in encouraging inmates and promoting rehabilitation through sports. The football final, held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, featured an exciting contest between the Inmates Football Team and Correctional FC. In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the inmates emerged victorious with an impressive 5–2 win. The event attracted senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service, including the Controller of Corrections, Ogun State Command, CC Abioye Kamoru Adesi...

Politics often reveals an uncomfortable truth about human nature: we remember words faster than we remember works. In the last few days, Governor Ademola Adeleke found himself at the centre of a storm after a viral video captured him describing Iwo as a village and suggesting that his administration’s road dualisation projects had ushered in a new wave of civilisation. For some indigenes of Iwo, the statement landed like a wound. To others, it was merely an off-the-cuff remark that should not eclipse years of public service. But perhaps the bigger question is this: Should one statement erase an entire record of governance? I am from Iwo. And I say this with a clear conscience: criticism is healthy in a democracy, but gratitude should not become a casualty of emotion. Can a single sentence write off a man many have described as accessible, generous and deeply connected to the people he governs? I work in the aviation industry. On several occasions when Governor Adeleke has passed throug...

The Airport Manager of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, Mr. Oluwagbemiga Afuwape, has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate waste disposal within and around the airport environment, stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility that must not be compromised. Mr. Afuwape gave the warning on Wednesday during activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day celebration held at the airport’s Fire Bay in Ibadan. Addressing members of staff and stakeholders at the event, the Airport Manager condemned the activities of illegal waste dumpers, noting that such practices pose serious environmental and safety concerns, particularly within critical infrastructure such as airports. He urged residents, airport users and members of the host communities to desist from dumping refuse indiscriminately and embrace proper waste management practices. According to him, maintaining a clean and healthy environment is essential to safeguarding lives and ensu...

    In a time when Nigeria is grappling with economic hardship, insecurity, and widespread frustration, many citizens are looking toward the opposition for direction, leadership, and   perhaps most importantly ,  courage. At the center of this expectation is Atiku Abubakar, often seen as the leading figure in the opposition. But recent developments raise a troubling question ,  where exactly is he when the country needs a loud, consistent voice?   Nigeria today faces realities that are difficult to ignore. Fuel prices have climbed to nearly  ₦ 1, 4 00 per litre, power supply remains unreliable across the nation, and insecurity continues to claim lives   particularly in the North, Atiku ’ s own region. In moments like these, citizens naturally expect opposition leaders to speak up, mobilize, and challenge the status quo.   Yet,Waziri Atiku has appeared unusually quiet.   At a time when many expected strong statements, organized resistance...

Two wrongs, they say, cannot make a right and the CAF, Morocco, and Senegal saga is a perfect example of how football can drift into controversy when perception, decision-making, and emotion collide. Heading into the tournament, it was hard to ignore a growing sentiment across the football community that Confederation of African Football and even FIFA had found a new poster nation in Morocco. To be fair, Morocco has earned its rising profile. The country has invested heavily in football infrastructure, world-class stadiums, elite facilities, and high-end football events that project African football in a modern, global light. Yet, for all that progress, one prize still eludes them: the AFCON title. That lingering ambition is what makes the situation more delicate. Because from the opening matches of the tournament, there were murmurs then louder complaints about refereeing decisions that seemed to tilt in Morocco’s favor. Whether those calls were objectively biased or simply perceived ...

In Nigeria’s ever-dynamic political space, relevance is no longer determined by noise alone but by structure, coordination and grassroots penetration. Recent developments suggest that the City Boy Movement, associated with  Seyi Tinubu , is fast emerging as a more organized and impactful force when compared to the coalition efforts under the  African Democratic Congress  (ADC). The City Boy Movement did not emerge by accident. It was conceived as a youth-oriented mobilization platform designed to galvanize support, particularly among young Nigerians, while reinforcing political participation at the grassroots. Built on the idea of continuity, empowerment and engagement, the movement has successfully transitioned from a campaign slogan into a structured national network. Its messaging resonates with a demographic that has often felt disconnected from traditional political systems, and this has helped it gain rapid acceptance across different regions. What makes the movemen...