The Future Awards Africa profiles the nominees class of 16 | #TFAA16

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa has profiled the nominees for the 16th edition of the awards scheduled to hold Sunday, February 20, 2022. Themed “Celebrating Challengers and Builders”, the 16th edition of the Awards will celebrate young people who have challenged the status quo in their respective spheres of influence and have worked... Read More

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#TFAA16, The Future Awards Africa

February 17, 2022

Ahmed Musa’s gesture towards Kingsley Obiekwu highlights important issues

You could almost lose count if you said you wanted to list Nigerians who should be living their best lives, having ‘paid their dues’. Many times, the stories of these individuals are read again years after we all forgot they even existed. Or….how many names do we remember from Nigerians who went home with medals... Read More

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Ahmed Musa, Kingsley Obiekwu, Nigerian athletes

February 17, 2022

#FuelScarcity: NNPC, marketing agents continue blame game over adulterated fuel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: ‘Zamfara residents pay ₦40.7m protection levy to bandits’ Six months after sacking a military base in the area, bandits have collected at least ₦40.7 million as protection levy from residents of Mutumji communities in the Maru... Read More

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fuel scarcity, Nigerian News

February 16, 2022

NNPC, Marketers Association announce plans to end #fuelscarcity, but the issue lingers

In a statement on Tuesday, February 16, 2022, NNPC said it had commenced 24-hour operations at its depots and retail outlets to restore regular supply and distribution of petrol across the country. The statement read, “NNPC Ltd wishes to reassure Nigerians that it has put adequate measures in place to accelerate the nationwide distribution of... Read More

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fuel scarcity

February 16, 2022

It’s 2022, but ‘killing for witchcraft’ is still is a conversation

The Ibibio people used to kill twins, but that was as far back as the 19th century. According to the custom at that time, it was considered a taboo to have twins. Twins were seen as spiritual beings, perceived as bad luck and mini-gods. The parents and families were also treated as outcasts. And banishment... Read More

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Witchcraft

February 16, 2022

Aregbesola attacks Tinubu, says Oyetola will suffer same fate as former Lagos governor | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Aregbesola attacks Tinubu, says APC leader ‘planned evil’ for Osun people The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, while addressing party loyalists in Ijebu-jesa Monday, said he agreed to Tinubu’s handpicked candidate as his successor in 2018... Read More

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Nigerian News

February 15, 2022

Abba Kyari has interesting capacities, ‘friends’ too

Abba Kyarı used to be the Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, and has spent over twenty years as a member of the Police Force. He said he joined the Force to “investigate matters” and to “detect the cause of crime”. We wonder how long he intended to do that. In his time as... Read More

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Abba Kyari

February 15, 2022

Pastor Faith Oyedepo has messages about ‘s3xual sin’, and we have additions

The religious world is a simple but complex one. At some point, you feel relieved, at other points you are confused, and at peak periods, you’re looking to either look for another religion whose tenets are ‘more favourable’, or just become an atheist. But, the Christian religion is clear on sex. “Sex is for a... Read More

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Pastor Faith Oyedepo

February 15, 2022

NDLEA reveals shocking details about Abba Kyari’s alleged drug deals | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Abba Kyari’s NDLEA ordeal shows he was a member of an international drug cartel The Police Headquarters Monday, revealed the identities of the suspected drug barons who allegedly colluded with DSP Abba Kyari and four others... Read More

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Abba Kyari, NDLEA, Nigerian News

February 14, 2022

ASUU: What happens when Bulls lock horns?

‘ASUU strike’ is a household concept. From high school, an average Nigerian student already understands the concept and is set for it to become reality. Unless the student attends a private institution, experiencing a strike action, that disturbs academic activities, is inevitable. Coming out of a two-day meeting, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read More

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ASUU

February 14, 2022

These #oppression stories are not what we need right now

It is Valentine’s Day, so love is supposedly in the air. Fortunately for global peace, this year’s Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday, and we’re excited. We know Nigerians will tamper with this peace later in the evening, but at least we have some fresh air during the day. Valentine’s Day used to be Valentine’s... Read More

Deep Dive

February 14, 2022

‘NNPC yet to withdraw dirty fuel from stations’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: ASUU’s suspense keep students on their feet The Federal Government, parents and students were kept in suspense last night by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), as the Federal Ministry of Education and the National... Read More

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Nigerian News

February 12, 2022

Singer says religion can cure depression and we are worried

Hopefully, his message does not go farther than it already has. But, we know religion is a big deal in Nigerian society, such that religious people can lay down their lives safeguarding their dogmas. In this sense, religious people argue that their religious group is superior to the other. Miracle Chukwuebuka Nwaogu, called Mirrikle, is... Read More

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depression

February 12, 2022

As is the tradition, nothing will be learnt from the Ibadan robbery

It is a pattern. The tragic event happens, we all cry out, berate the activities of the concerned authorities, who say “we will get to the root of the matter”, reliving a scene in a Nollywood movie, then we wait for the next similar tragic event. There are instances from Lagos. The trailer falls from... Read More

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Armed robbery in Ìbàdàn

February 11, 2022

Racism gives a fresh perspective of Nigerian tribalism to a younger audience

Racism and tribalism are not precisely similar, but those two forms of social injustice are based on hate, whether for a geographical neighbour or a certain race. They are both damaging to society, especially as they hinder the perspective of the young generation. Also, both lean towards the superiority of the one group over another.... Read More

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tribalism

February 11, 2022

UNILAG lecturer reportedly teaches an empty class and we may know the implication to his students

Take a survey of how much Nigerian students like their lecturers and, you may be surprised at the responses. It is no different from high school teachers, except that the punishments are usually different – one uses actual tree stems to punish ‘erring’ students. The other will attempt to fail or eventually do everything to... Read More

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Nigerian lecturer

February 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day: ‘Ladies who extort men risk 20 years’ imprisonment’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Police officers, civilians dead as armed robbers attack bullion van Six persons including two police officers have allegedly lost their lives as armed robbers attacked a bullion van at the Idi ape area in Ibadan, Oyo. NAN reports... Read More

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Nigerians news

February 10, 2022

#JusticeForHeritage: Heritage’s death at Bver Hostel is a lesson never learnt

Sometimes you wonder how anyhowness is the ultimate process in Nigeria. But, every other day, we experience a neighbour, a family member, a cleric, a colleague or supervisor behave like there are no better processes that could prevent traumatic stories. What is most interesting is we move on too easily like it never happened. That’s... Read More

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February 10, 2022

Labour Minister accuses ASUU of blackmail | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Don’t panic buy fuel, FG advises The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has said that the country currently has 20 days sufficiency of petrol, and advised against panic buying. The regulatory agency said it... Read More

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Nigerian News

February 9, 2022

5 things you can do if #ASUUstrikes

The back and forth between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Nigeria’s federal government may not end in a bit. The scenario plays out the same way every time: ASUU strikes, FG engages after a long time of unnecessary silence, then promises open cheques, ASUU resumes work. Same cycle every year. You’re probably... Read More

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#ASUUstrikes, ASUU

February 9, 2022

Oxlade’s Superman s3x position is making tongues wag, but this is the real gist of the s3x tape no one is talking about

Conversations about sex rarely happen openly in Nigeria, and when they do, as in the recent case of singer, Oxlade (real name Ikuforiji Olaitan), 24, it is usually in the context of some scandal like his alleged leaked sex tape. A similar case in October 2021 saw Nigeria’s internet go up in flames over the... Read More

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oxlade

February 9, 2022

FG explains reason for fuel scarcity | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: FG explains reason for scarcity The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority said Tuesday, it has found an unsafe quantity of methanol in petrol imported into the country, saying that is the reason for the latest... Read More

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Nigerian News

February 8, 2022

WAEC is good, but should never have been the minimum requirement

“School is not scam” should already be part of our national pledge. “I pledge to Nigeria my country to be faithful, loyal….and to go to school to have the academic ability to be an indispensable part of society. So help me God.” Something like that. To counter people who say Nigeria’s school system is outdated,... Read More

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WAEC

February 8, 2022

“Igbos are everywhere” may be Father Anelu’s reason for banning Igbo songs

It is no news that Igbo people are like that yellow mobile network provider. You will be surprised to find them on a farm settlement in Ìjèbú Igbo. They are known as industrious business men and women who will go to any corner to make money, notwithstanding the hostility or harsh conditions. Name the town... Read More

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igbo, Southeast Nigeria

February 8, 2022

ASUU says it is set for indefinite strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Hushpuppi: AGF Malami there are now reasonable grounds to proceed against Abba Kyari The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on the Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ Monday, has said there are reasonable grounds to proceed against suspended celebrity... Read More

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ASUU, Nigerian News

February 7, 2022

Blaqbonez is cooking, are you eating?

Blaqbonez probably got tired of the conventional messaging style and thought ‘difference’. Why not? Normal is boring, and creativity comes from the unusual. How would the world have changed if we still followed medieval ways? Emeka Akumefule, 26, known as Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper signed to 100 Crowns, an imprint of Chocolate City. Blaqbonez is known for blending... Read More

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Blaqbonez

February 7, 2022

The return of WWTBAM? It’s a mixture of joy and nostalgia

The organisers of popular TV show, Who Wants To Be A Billionaire (WWTBAM), have announced a return, a series two about to hit our screens. Frank Edoho has been called up again to host the show and we wonder who else would have done it better. WWTBAM used to be Nigeria’s pseudo-world cup show. People... Read More

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Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, wwtbam

February 7, 2022

#AFCON2021: Senegal claims first ever AFCON title | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Olamide says he may retire after 12th album Popular Nigerian singer, Olamide Adedeji, has hinted at retiring after his 12th album after over a decade on the music scene. Olamide made this known in a tweet... Read More

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Nigerian News

February 6, 2022

For the next 18 months, Senegal will be called AFCON Champions | #AFCON2021

Sadio Mané has been named #AFCON2021 Player of the Tournament. Édouard Mendy has been awarded the Best Goalkeeper award. Sadio Mané lost a penalty kick in normal time but made for it by converting the winning spot-kick in a shoot-out as Senegal defeated Egypt to win a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday.... Read More

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February 6, 2022

CKay, Zicsaloma, Rinu, Femi Falana…see full list of nominees for the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa | #TFAA16

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa has announced the list of nominees for the 16th edition of the awards today, February 6, 2022. The live TV announcement would be hosted by popular multi-award-winning broadcaster, actress, model, and TFAA alumnus, Simi Drey, on Channels Television, Hip TV and Wazobia TV at 3 pm.... Read More

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The Future Awards Africa profiles the nominees class of 16 | #TFAA16

Ahmed Musa’s gesture towards Kingsley Obiekwu highlights important issues

#FuelScarcity: NNPC, marketing agents continue blame game over adulterated fuel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NNPC, Marketers Association announce plans to end #fuelscarcity, but the issue lingers

It’s 2022, but ‘killing for witchcraft’ is still is a conversation

Aregbesola attacks Tinubu, says Oyetola will suffer same fate as former Lagos governor | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Abba Kyari has interesting capacities, ‘friends’ too

Pastor Faith Oyedepo has messages about ‘s3xual sin’, and we have additions

NDLEA reveals shocking details about Abba Kyari’s alleged drug deals | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU: What happens when Bulls lock horns?

These #oppression stories are not what we need right now

‘NNPC yet to withdraw dirty fuel from stations’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Singer says religion can cure depression and we are worried

As is the tradition, nothing will be learnt from the Ibadan robbery

Racism gives a fresh perspective of Nigerian tribalism to a younger audience

UNILAG lecturer reportedly teaches an empty class and we may know the implication to his students

Valentine’s Day: ‘Ladies who extort men risk 20 years’ imprisonment’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

#JusticeForHeritage: Heritage’s death at Bver Hostel is a lesson never learnt

Labour Minister accuses ASUU of blackmail | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

5 things you can do if #ASUUstrikes

Oxlade’s Superman s3x position is making tongues wag, but this is the real gist of the s3x tape no one is talking about

FG explains reason for fuel scarcity | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

WAEC is good, but should never have been the minimum requirement

“Igbos are everywhere” may be Father Anelu’s reason for banning Igbo songs

ASUU says it is set for indefinite strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Blaqbonez is cooking, are you eating?

The return of WWTBAM? It’s a mixture of joy and nostalgia

#AFCON2021: Senegal claims first ever AFCON title | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

For the next 18 months, Senegal will be called AFCON Champions | #AFCON2021

CKay, Zicsaloma, Rinu, Femi Falana…see full list of nominees for the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa | #TFAA16

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