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December 23, 2016

#TheHeadies2016: Top 7 moments you missed at the event

The Headies 2016 has ended and it was a good show, no doubt. For those who came hoping for controversy and drama similar to last year’s Olamide/Don Jazzy face off, last night’s show was a massive disappointment. Although it had a terribly late start, the 11th edition of The Headies was mostly seamless. With Kiss... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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December 22, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Reno Omokri has a question about FG’s whistleblowing policy

The Federal Government approved the whistleblowing policy on Thursday. The point of the policy is to encourage individuals who have authentic information on financial misconduct and misappropriation of funds to come forward and report to the government. The new policy has a catch though; and that is the percentage offered to the whistleblower – up to... Read More
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December 22, 2016

Healthy living expert, Kayode Fahm inspires us to ‘Believe’ this Christmas [WATCH]

Following the release of his captivating and breathtaking Martial Arts Video alongside Bobby Rak, motivational speaker and fitness enthusiast, Kayode Fahm releases his emotive video titled – “Believe”. This video comes at the perfect time of Christmas where people need to be reassured and believe in themselves in the hope of having a better 2017.... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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December 22, 2016

RecyclePoints crowned Nigeria’s winner of Chivas the Venture 2016/2017 [PHOTOS]

RecyclePoints, an incentive based recycling scheme that deploys the use of electric cargo tricycles, the first of its kind in Nigeria, has been announced as the Nigeria winner of The Venture, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky’s global competition to find and support the most exciting social enterprises. Yesterday saw the exciting conclusion to the finals in... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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December 22, 2016

Falz will be the man of the night + 4 other things we expect to see at the Headies tonight

The 2016 edition of the Headies is set to hold tonight – as organizers, performing acts and nominees prepare for the show, we also look forward to a very eventful night if we decide to judge based on last year’s show. This year, however, there is already a buildup of controversy as organizers recently announced... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 22, 2016

Rotimikeys releases Wild Colours – an EP of Naija hit music covers

Rotimikeys, one of Nigeria’s most gifted music producers, has just released an Extended Play (EP) of covers titled Wild Colours. This EP features three of the biggest Naija hit tracks in the past few years: Dami Duro by Davido, Ferrari by Yemi Alade and Oluwa Ni by Reekado Banks. Rotimikeys brings his own distinctive sounds... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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December 22, 2016

19-year-old University of Ibadan student wins Mr. University Africa competition [PHOTOS]

19-year-old Petroleum Engineering student of the University Of Ibadan, Damilola Babola beat 19 other finalists from different schools in Africa to win the 2016 Mr. University Africa. Clinching the first position and the title for Mr. University Africa-Nigeria is Kerry Gideon of Madonna University Elele. Other Kings and winners includes representatives of University Of Nigeria... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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December 22, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid set to drop new single, Daddy Yo, Headies organisers withdraw Tekno’s Next Rated nomination | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid set to drop new single and video In his apology note where he cancelled concerts and performances for December and January, Wizkid promised to release a hot new track before the... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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December 21, 2016

While you await Big Brother Naija, here are 4 things to know about the returning show

by Tolu Omoyeni Young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 23 will most likely not know Big Brother Nigeria. This was the Big Brother edition from 10 years back that brought to limelight two of the biggest names in Nigeria’s media space today. We’re talking about Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Gideon Okeke, who are forever... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 21, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Skales buys his mum a house, Drake and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly dating | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Skales buys his mum a house few days before Christmas Nigerian singer and rapper, Skales has accomplished a goal he set for himself. That goal was to buy his mother a... Read More
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December 20, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Bukola Saraki to launch the #MadeInNigeria challenge in 2017

As part of the efforts of the 8th senate to help Nigeria out of the recession, Senate President Bukola Saraki has taken a bold step through his office to launch the #MadeinNigeria challenge in 2017. The goal of the #MadeinNigeria challenge is to connect business investors with local manufacturers, especially those who churn out products... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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December 20, 2016

Backstory: Arik Air has prolonged issues but remained in denial

by Tolulope Omoyeni Staff of Nigerian airline, Arik Air today staged a protest at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. They are joined in solidarity by members of unions in the aviation sector. In a strike notice signed by Olayinka Abioye, General Secretary, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), and Frances Akinjole, General Secretary,... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 20, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide drops intro video for new album, Glory | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. Olamide releases intro video for his 6th album, Glory The 1.36 mins long video clip shows Olamide reaffirming his position as king. Shot in a location that appears to be a graveyard with... Read More
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Solomon Dalung YNaija
December 19, 2016

We swear, we are tired of Solomon Dalung

We received satisfying news from the Presidency on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari has plans to reshuffle his cabinet and drop 10 ministers. The joy that comes from knowing that there are high chances Solomon Dalung may be moving out of our lives for good in 2017, is inexplicable. It’s one reason and none other. We... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 19, 2016

Nana Akufo-Addo, award organizers, and more… Here are the winners and losers from #TFAA2016

Recurring in the fullness of its strength for the 11th time, The Future Awards Africa yet again proved itself as an award show that young Nigerians work hard to be a part of. TFAA provides the validation that the young generation deserves for nominees and winners alike. Beyond those who stepped on stage to receive... Read More
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December 19, 2016

Hollup! Mr. Eazi’s ‘Life is Eazi’ concert is set to hold on Wednesday

Headlined by Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly known as Mr. Eazi, the Life is Eazi concert will be his first major one in Nigeria. Mr Eazi, though based in Ghana, has made his mark in the Nigerian music industry in such short period. He’s signed to Wizkid’s starboy label and has been featured by Nigerian acts... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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December 19, 2016

‘You already won when you got nominated’ | Omojuwa tells #TFAA2016 nominees

The Future Awards Africa 2016 is over but Nigerians are still reacting to the happenings of the night. One of them is social media expert and commentator, J.J Omojuwa who took his Instagram early this morning to share some thoughts on awards, nominations and eventual winners. Read here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOMVVQ_jM2Z/ It is not clear what inspired... Read More
The News Blog
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December 19, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Somkele Idhalama, Yemi Alade win at #TFAA2016, Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna split on Instagram | More stories

Here are the top stories that made news over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing this morning. Somkele Iyhama-Idhalama and Yemi Alade win at The Future Awards Africa 2016 Last night saw a gathering of exceptional young men and women who are shaping the... Read More
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December 18, 2016

Live Blog: Catch up on all the exciting moments from The Future Awards 2016 here

The stage is set for the 11th edition of The Future Award Africa. This year’s event which is themed ‘Shaping the Future” is set to celebrate young men and women who are stretching boundaries and expressing themselves through arts, science, technology and business in Nigeria. Delivering the keynote speech at The Future Awards tonight is... Read More
LiveBlog
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December 18, 2016

Who is Babachir Lawal?

Babachir Lawal is the SGF! Or at least, that’s the popular way to describe him in a chat with friends who are passionate about Nigerian politics. Up until the PINE scandal gained its place as the end of the year trending scandal, we did not hear or know much of the man who holds the... Read More
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December 18, 2016

#Zahmed2016, Magu must go, SGF Babachir Lawal | All the winners and losers from the past week

All from Nigeria’s political sphere (strangely), here are all the winners and losers from the past week. WINNERS The Buhari family: First with the most publicised wedding in 2016, between Zahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi which was talked about so much that we almost started doubting the genuineness of the union, until the family began... Read More
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December 18, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate to probe N213bn power sector intervention fund | 5 things to know

The power sector is one of the most challenged in the country and the intervention fund worth N213billion was initiated in 2014 to tackle three major challenges in the sector including inadequate gas supply for power generation, the inability of generation companies to produce electricity with reduced volumes of gas and misalignment between electricity tariff... Read More
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December 17, 2016

Octagon Session: The need for more young people in politics

Welcome to the Octagon Session. The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and experiences. Let’s begin with some introductions before going into the discussion. Can everyone let... Read More
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