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It’s here! Big Brother Naija season 7 premieres July 23
Africa’s Most Popular Reality Show, Big Brother Naija, will return for its seventh season this July with a double launch show on Saturday, 23 July and Sunday, 24 July 2022.…
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US court postpones sentencing of Hushpuppi, again
A United States Central District Court in California has postponed the sentencing of Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abass known as Hushpuppi for the second time. According to Premium Times, the Judge, Otis…
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“We will do crowdfunding for him” | Yul Edochie reacts to actor, Kenneth Jideofor’s homeless predicament
Imagine taking a walk on the streets and seeing one of your favourite TV faces homeless and in abject poverty? You may not like the idea of it, not to…
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Lagos govt. shuts down Redeemer’s school over death of 5-year-old pupil
Following the death of a five-year-old pupil, Chidera Eze, during a swimming lesson in May 2022, the Lagos Ministry of Education shut the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba. The Commissioner…
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Revent Academy is empowering young Africans with viable tech skills to bridge the shortage of job-ready tech talents globally
Revent Academy, a foremost Tech School, has commenced applications for its training programs. The first Cohort is set to commence in July 2022. Revent Academy is focused on building a…
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5 exciting movies on Netflix that will keep you company this weekend
TGIF! Already outside? Take it easy. Anyway, we know how stressful it is passing through every day, this is why we carefully curated this list of movies on the streaming…
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Cravings Foods, Keyla Tech spark joy with food delivery platform
A global technology company, Keyla Technologies has launched its on-demand delivery platform in Nigeria. The app connects users and restaurants, allowing them to order any food item with a simple…
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When it comes to fashion, TECNO Camon 19 launch went all out | See pictures from the blue carpet
When Fashion meets tech, be sure to experience an evening of mind-blowing fun, entertainment and catching up with Nigeria’s biggest smartphone brand TECNO as it launches its latest series. TECNO…
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More Nigerians can now register as INEC officially extends voter registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed its electoral officers to continue with its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide. It officially announced the extension on Friday after deliberations on some concerns…
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Hello Lagos BRT users, the governor has approved an increase in the fares
What if you woke up in Lagos and observed that the Lagos government has introduced smaller buses so people pay less to move around the state. Oh! We have that…
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Tosin Ajibade hosts 2022 new media conference school debate
Media practitioner and author, Tosin Ajibade-Oladeinde on Friday, June 24, 2022, successfully hosted the New Media Conference School Debate at Chalcedony School, Abijo G.R.A, Ibeju-Lekki. This year’s edition is themed…
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R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex crimes
US singer, Robert Sylvester Kelly, known as R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his status to run a scheme to sexually abuse children and…
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Who will be the next Face of ENNYHiM?
The Face of Ennyhim contest allows young creatives passionate about fashion to get much-needed exposure, and training as well as win cash prizes. It all started as an online contest…
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This is what we know of the #MelillaMassacre
On the morning of Friday, June 24, 2022, several hundred migrants tried to break boundaries through the Melilla fence from Morocco into Spain, but 37 of them reportedly died -…
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Jibrin says Obi’s best chance is as Kwankwaso’s running mate; Okagbare’s ban has been extended | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
IPOB’s sit-at-home order stops economic activities in Enugu, ImoAFN says Okagbare’s additional one-year ban will affect the squadJibrin says Obi as running mate to Kwankwaso is the Southeast's best chanceSenate…
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EFCC says landlords can no longer be ‘partners’ with internet fraudsters
“Give your house to Yahoo boys, spend 15 years in jail” - is the theme of a forum “#EFCCConnect,” which has been slated for 6 pm on Twitter Spaces on…
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Between a ‘juju priest’ and Nigeria’s Constitution
Last Thursday, Malcolm Omirhobo appeared before the supreme court dressed as a ”juju priest”. The lawyer said he was exercising his fundamental rights following the June 17 verdict of the apex court which…
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Restoring voter enthusiasm in Nigeria’s electoral process
At Run To Win, we sought to analyse why this trend has persisted by speaking to young people between the ages of 18-35 in two states, Lagos and Cross River.…
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APC denies alleged ₦6.5tn budget for Bola Tinubu; Tonto Dikeh says the time is now for youths to participate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
APC denies alleged ₦6.5tn budget for Bola TinubuSuspected memory disorder forced ex-CJN Tanko to quitCDS Irabor says Zamfara governor lacks power to license armsHerdsmen kill bus conductor over death of…
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Nigerians react to Netflix movie “Glamour Girls” and the comments are one-sided
"Glamour Girls" is a film about a group of escorts and how they deal with their relationships and problems. It is a remake of the 1994 Nollywood classic movie that…
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Oya Media presents The Public Eye Season 2 with Funmi Iyanda
Oya Media presents The Public Eye Season 2 with Funmi Iyanda, a show that connects peoples with stories to share, experts and institutions to discuss contextual issues with the aim…
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Zamfara wants to license residents to carry guns; Jibrin gives update on Kwankwaso-Obi ticket | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
INEC to extend voter registration deadlineZamfara wants to license residents to carry gunsJibrin says Kwankwaso can't be Obi's running mate as he has more experienceImmigration says Ekweremadu's ‘kidney donor’ is…
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Why Lagos was ranked the second-worst city to live
If you lived in Lagos, you may already know the answer, even if you live in a high brow area. As long as you move around, your experiences are mostly…
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Charly Boy ‘smells a bloodless coup’ with Peter Obi
Apart from the fact that the singer and TV host was trying to be funny, using pseudo-analogies to describe massive social media support for the Labour Party's Presidential candidate, Peter…
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Tonto Dikeh and Tonte Ibraye want to create value systems and increased inclusion
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, has emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming 2023 general election in Rivers. The ADC governorship candidate in…
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Bashir Machina is the Yobe North Senatorial candidate, not Ahmed Lawan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has spoken and Ahmed Lawan may just be going home from his loss at the APC presidential primaries after all. Though, he still has…
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Buhari rules out bail option for Nnamdi Kanu; Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims’ relatives say they’re considering suicide | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos spends ₦23bn to upgrade education infrastructurePolice dismiss reports of Boko Haram attack in OgunFG reverses self-imposed two-year ban on basketballBuhari rules out bail option for Nnamdi KanuRelatives of abducted…
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Over 2 million views and counting, let us “Buga”
"Y’all did this in 24hrs. I’m super grateful world. #BUGA. LETS KEEP GOING."The tweet of an ecstatic singer who can actually raise his shoulders Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel, posted the…
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Ike Ekweremadu, wife, arrested for conspiring to harvest child’s organs
Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu have been arrested and charged for bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting, multiple media reports have said. There are…
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Ekweremadu says Southeast will not waste votes on Peter Obi; INEC rejects extension of CVR exercise | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"There is nothing like a placeholder" - Falana backs INECEkweremadu says Southeast cannot afford to waste their votes on Peter ObiCourt orders Mompha’s arrest in ₦6bn money-laundering suitArmy intercepts carload…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy