July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Super first half sends Belgium to the semis ahead of Brazil

Belgium’s display was like poetry in motion as they rattled the Brazilians to a 2-1 victory to lead them into their second ever World Cup semi-finals appearance. Belgium capitalised on super counter attacking football and set piece dominance to foil the Brazilian threat. The first half was a display of attacking football genius by Belgium... Read More

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The Late 5: Police dismisses officer who killed Youth Corps member, Buhari restates commitment to rescue Leah Sharibu and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday restated the commitment of his administration to the rescue of the remaining Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu and the other Chibok school girls still being held captive by Boko Haram Insurgents. “I want to use this opportunity to reassure the world, Nigerians... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: ‘Mazi Ibe’, Ali Baba, Pius Adesanmi, 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

'Mazi Ibe', ali baba, Pius Adesanmi, Today's Noisemakers

#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

Les Blue were just too good and talented for Uruguay in their World Cup quarterfinal clash. Uruguay rarely got any rhythm in the game and looked despondent throughout the game – sometimes talent trumps hard work. France ensured victory over their South Americans opponents with goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Greizmann in the first... Read More

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Antoine Griezmann, France, Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane

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Idris Elba will be your villain in the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off

While I have personally bemoaned the great churn of sequels and spinoffs in Hollywood, there’s something appealing about seeing Idris Elba in a devilishly reckless car porn franchise like Fast and Furious. Multiple reports confirm that Idris Elba will play the villain in the upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff centered on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson... Read More

Church Culture announces media personality, Lamide Akintobi as new host

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Lamide Akintobi is the new host of Church Culture, the interactive talk show on Channels Television which focuses on the mission of the Christian faith, and the people, places, and priorities that drive Christianity in Nigeria and across Africa. The show which airs every Saturday at 1pm is produced by Generation... Read More

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Stears to host inaugural Fintech Summit

Stears will be hosting its inaugural Summit themed ‘Banking on FinTech: The Future of Money, Markets and Marketplace’ on Tuesday, July 24 at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The Summit will bring together investors and investment professionals in the FinTech ecosystem to discuss the digital revolution which has seen Fintech firms account for $55 million (30 percent) of... Read More

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54 entrepreneurs get funding from Microsoft Nigeria and The Future Project’s ‘Accelerate LABS’ Initiative

Fifty-four winners have emerged from the Accelerate LABS program, an initiative of The Future Project supported by Microsoft Nigeria. The winners were announced during the Grand Demo Day held at the City Mall, Lagos on Saturday, June 30, 2018. The Demo Day provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn, network, and pitch innovative ideas to... Read More

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Neymar VS Hazard

#WorldCup Roundup: Brazil Vs Belgium Quarter-Final matchup

This is the tastiest of all the quarter-final games where the very best stars go head-to-head. Brazil have grown in every game they have played so far in the tourney, and they also possess a mean defence – something quite synonymous to Brazil under Tite. Brazil have conceded only five shots on target in the... Read More

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Supreme Court clears Saraki of asset declaration charges

The Supreme Court has on Friday upheld the appeal of Senate President Bukola Saraki and cleared him of the charges against him in the case of false declaration of assets. Delivering judgment in the appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, asking the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to try him on three of... Read More

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Cavani VS Mbappe

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay Vs France match preview

The first quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be between Uruguay and France. Uruguay the South American candidates have the meanest defence in the World Cup with just one goal conceded so far in the tourney – conceded against Portugal in their round of 16 tie. Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez... Read More

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Edinson Cavani, France, Kylian Mbappe, Uruguay

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Adekunle Gold is remaking afropop in his own image

Adekunle Gold speaks to us on the biggest headline show of his career, breaking down his new album and cutting toxic people out by Rae Ogbu He’s as cheerful as his reputation suggests. But he’s clearly a little apprehensive, he has only just come in from another interview on the other side of London. Now... Read More

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Facebook partners She Leads Africa to train female SMBs and entrepreneurs in Ibadan

Continuing on from its commitment to train people in vital digital skills across Nigeria and here in Ibadan throughout 2018, Facebook rolls out two training dates specially designed for female SMBs and entrepreneurs in Ibadan: She Means Business Partnering with She Leads Africa (SLA), #SheMeansBusiness Nigeria is the first to launch in Sub-Saharan Africa and... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Idris Elba joins Dwayne Johnson as villain in ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff; Jim Iyke speaks on absence in movies | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Idris Elba to act as villain in ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff Idris Elba is in final negotiations with the folks behind the upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw to play a new villain,... Read More

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The Beyond A Curved Spine Initiative Scoliosis Open House 2018

To commemorate the global Scoliosis Awareness month of June, Beyond A Curved Spine Initiative held her first ever Scoliosis Open House on Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at the Providence Hall, Ikeja, Lagos. The event was themed “Got Your Back 18”. The Open House was held for the purpose of raising Scoliosis Awareness as well as... Read More

The Big 5: Oshiomhole dismisses R-APC, Embattled Pinnick appointed CAF Vice President and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday dismissed the factional group Reformed APC and its sponsors, as he says reports that the party has broken up are far from the truth. Oshiomhole who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly... Read More

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