Day: 20 June 2018

Hillsong Africa Tour
Bolu Akindele June 20, 2018

Hillsong is planning a tour. And it might just be in Africa

I'd almost be safe to assume that you have, in the least, heard about Hillsong - the Christian music praise & worship group from Sydney, Australia. If Christian music worldwide…

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Ade Thompson June 20, 2018

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Goodbye Morocco as Ronaldo’s scores a header | Spain battle hard to defeat Iran

The Atlas Lions of Morocco has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a crushing 1-0 defeat to Portugal courtesy a 4th-minute bullet header from Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, therefore,…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 20, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari expresses displeasure with NASS over budget, INEC cries out over increasing number of political parties and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, signed the 2018 budget of  N9.12 trillion, seven months after it was presented but expressed displeasure at…

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Omoleye Omoruyi June 20, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Samklef, Seun Alaofin, Oluseun Onigbinde, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

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Editor June 20, 2018

Organisers of the PALEC Awards and Student Leadership Conference announce date

Prestige Anchor International, organisers of Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Building Awards (PALEC AWARDS) and Student Leadership Conference (SLC) has set a date for Season Three, with the theme: Eulogising the Trailblazers.…

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Sponsor June 20, 2018

Facebook supports MEST Summit in its commitment to the African tech ecosystem

Highlighting its commitment to nurturing African start-ups and technology entrepreneurs, Facebook will be participating in the Pan-African Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) summit in Cape Town this week. Aiming…

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Linda Ikeji
Bernard Dayo June 20, 2018

Linda Ikeji is here to take our data with LiTV, and she’s already thinking about the future

Soon after the launch of the much-talked-about streaming service Linda Ikeji TV, it was reported that the platform gained 10,000 subscribers in the first three days. I could have been…

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tosin adesina June 20, 2018

[The Activism Blog] Falana to Sue Political parties over sale of nomination Forms

Barring any last minute change, human rights lawyer, Barrister Femi Falana (SAN) has concluded plans to sue political parties in the country for selling nomination forms to party members despite…

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Sponsor June 20, 2018

Lipton encourages Nigerians with “Don’t Just Think, Do” campaign in Kano and Kaduna

Building on its commitment to create better communities in Nigeria through good deeds, Lipton Yellow Label Tea returned to Kano and Kaduna on 11 June, 2018 with the “Don’t Just…

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UI
tosin adesina June 20, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] UI: The bedeviling of an Academic Centre of Excellence

The power of the press is enormous and its influence, theoretically limitless. The press not only informs but also acts as an agent of change to right the wrongs in…

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YNaija NewsRoom June 20, 2018

#YNaijaEssays: June 12 and the legacy of Nigerian Leadership II

Last week, Nigeria as a nation celebrated the post-humous honour granted to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the recognition that was given to the 1993 elections. However, much of…

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Own Goal
Ade Thompson June 20, 2018

#WorldCup 2018: Is Africa ready to win the World Cup anytime soon?

After the first round of games in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and all the African teams have taken to the playing turf in Russia at least once or twice,…

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Sickle Cell
tosin adesina June 20, 2018

[The Activism Blog] World Sickle Cell day: Love is not enough

The 19th of June has been earmarked as the World Sickle Cell day to create awareness about the blood disorder and encourage families of sufferers on how to best care…

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Sponsor June 20, 2018

Facebook Partners with Digivate 360, Rabbington Media and FATE Foundation for a series of SMB and entrepreneur trainings in Lagos

Continuing on from the commitment to train 50,000 people throughout 2018, Facebook rolls out a series of training dates specially designed for entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Businesses in Lagos:…

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Linda Ikeji
Omoleye Omoruyi June 20, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji says her “vision for movies is different from what Nigeria currently produces” | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Universal Music Group unveils Burna Boy as the latest signing…

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Oludolapo Adelana June 20, 2018

Who will save Ambode’s Lagos from falling containers?

"Can't believe all that graffiti didn't stop the trailer from falling. Foolish man, that governor," This was a reaction to the news that a trailer had fallen off the Ojuelegba…

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Wilshere
Ade Thompson June 20, 2018

What is the next move for Wilshere?

English midfielder Jack Wilshere has confirmed he will be leaving Arsenal after almost 18 years at the club as a youth player and senior team player. Wilshere had a private…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 20, 2018

The Big 5: FG says Abacha’s $322 million loot to be disbursed to poorest Nigerians, finalises plans to set up 94 ranches in 10 states and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government is concluding plans to disburse $322 million fund repatriated from the accounts of former Head of State, late…

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