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Today’s Noisemakers: Kaylah Oniwo, Elnathan John, King Nelo, 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 issues,…
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The Late 5: ASUU, FG to hold reconciliatory meeting; 410, 000 IDPs to vote in Borno camps – INEC | Other top stories
Here are stories that drove conversation today: 410, 000 IDPs to vote in Borno camps - INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said 409,813 Internally Displaced Persons…
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Feel the election season and watch Ayo Ayoola in ‘If I Am President’ premiering on AIT this Friday
Election season in Nigeria is in full force. On social media, it's inescapable with political debates being shaped by dramas and controversies and Twitter newly installing a special emoji to…
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The Big 5: ASUU conducts referendum on strike; Ambode presents 2019 budget of N852.316 billion to Lagos Assembly | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigerian government present licenses to four new private universities The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday presented provisional licences to four…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ben Murray-Bruce, Akin Alabi, Eniola Hu, 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 issues,…
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The Late 5: Women protest at INEC, demand violence-free polls; I was investigated for being privy to illicit transfer of funds – Obanikoro | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari seeks support from Ekiti monarch against elections President Buhari on Tuesday met monarchs in Ekiti and sought their support for his…
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Meet Chinonye Chukwu, the first black female director to win the grand jury prize at Sundance 2019
More often than not, international film festivals showcase movies made by white filmmakers. Even more, these directors and producers are usually male and somewhat privileged, and thus excluding talents from…
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Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’ to screen at Facebook’s headquarters in celebration of Black History Month
Tope Oshin's Up North hit cinemas in December, a movie that placed singer-turned-politician Banky W in a lead role since 2016's buzzy romantic drama The Wedding Party. Up North is…
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The Big 5: Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town; 71 retired military generals endorse Buhari for elections | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: 71 retired military generals endorse Buhari for elections President Buhari on Monday received yet another critical endorsement from 71 retired…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Toke Makinwa, Nonso Bassey, 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 issues,…
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The Late 5: Senate withdraws Onnoghen’s case from Supreme court; We’ll shock vote buyers on Election Day – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Senate withdraws Onnoghen's case from supreme court The Nigerian Senate has discontinued the case it filed at the Supreme Court challenging…
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Davido talks Afrobeats and a future career in politics on UK’s Channel 4
Piggybacking off Davido's sold out London show at the 02 Arena, which buzzed on social media two weeks ago and has increased his celebrity capital, he was recently a guest…
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The trailer for Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Mokalik’ is here and of course, Simi does some singing
The press rollout for Kunle Afolayan's upcoming Mokalik has officially kicked off, heralded with a couple of teasers released between late 2018 and now. We know the movie has recruited…
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The Voice South Africa is back and we already have our favourites!
The third season of The Voice SA is back after a year hiatus and I have to say that I have been waiting for it. The new season had been…
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The Big 5: Atiku is from Cameroon – Nnamdi Kanu; Tinubu resolves Lagos impeachment crisis | Other top stories
Here are stories you should be monitoring today: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme's presidential loss in 1999 - Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
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Entertainment roundup: First trailer of ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ drops; Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records secures multi-million dollar investment | Other stories
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. First trailer of…
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Anthony Joshua shows the Nigerian spirit in brand new Glo commercial ‘It’s In Our Blood’
On Friday, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua was unveiled as the star of Globacom’s new commercial held in a media event in Lagos. Glo has a knack for…
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Nigerians are dragging ‘Mr Aye Dee’ for tweeting that an internet shutdown during the elections would combat fake news
Mr Aye Dee, the political analyst whose real name is Mukhtar Alexander Dan'Iyan and can be remembered for getting Google to shut down Linda Ikeji's blog in 2014, is currently being…
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Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Slay Queen, Olanrewaju Max, Daddy Mo, 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 issues,…
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The Late 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock; Patience Jonathan loses N1 billion to FG | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock The federal government on Friday resumed talks with the leaders of…
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We love this photo of Genevieve Nnaji hanging out with Danny Glover in LA – and all for a good cause
Queen of Nollywood Genevieve Nnaji is in Los Angeles for The Bail Project with other Hollywood celebrities and personalities. With her directorial debut Lionheart arriving Netflix last month and thus…
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The Big 5: Ganduje enjoys immunity from persecution – Buhari; There will be war if they rig this elections – Uche Secondus | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I never threatened to break up Nigeria if Buhari rigs elections - Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied a…
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BREAKING: INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Mr Eazi, Dr. Joe Abah, Cindy, 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 issues,…
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The Late 5: I will not be voting for either Buhari or Atiku – Wole Soyinka; CCT to resume Onnoghen’s trial on February 4 | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel for February elections The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is deploying no fewer than 20, 000 officers…
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Olumide Oworu will make you believe in the power of your PVC in political short film ‘Choices’
Artistry Media, the collective of Baridakara Nwilene (producer), Alfa Faruk Umar (writer), and Joshua Tosto (director) and announced as winner of the $5000 grant courtesy of the Lagos Film Academy…
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Here’s why iLLBliss won’t be starring in a movie soon since making his debut in ‘King of Boys’
Undoubtedly, Kemi Adetiba's King of Boys was a smash and it has its talented cast to thank for that. Importantly, the performances of Reminisce and iLLBliss, two rappers making their…
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The Big 5: I will concede if I lose in free, fair elections – Atiku; Buhari’s suspension of Onnoghen fair, balanced – Tinubu | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I will concede if I lose free, fair elections - Atiku On the televised town hall show The Candidates and hosted…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omoge Dami, Ozzy Etomi, and reactions to Atiku in Lagos again
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 issues,…
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