Burna Boy performs unreleased music off “Love Damini” with Ed Sheeran live at Wembley

Court orders NIMC and others to release Ukpo’s Biodata to Ekweremadu

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and others to release the certified true copy (CTC) of David Ukpo’s biodata to former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. Ekweremadu, alongside his wife, were arrested by the UK Metropolitan Police last Tuesday and arraigned at... Read More

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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 tap on their smartphone and have it delivered to them fast. Speaking at the launch, Anthony Ihiere Enakhifo, the co-founder of Cravings Foods spoke of the... Read More

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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 “CAMON 19” series at Landmark. Here are pictures of celebrities on the blue carpet looking all glammed up!

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Twitter Influencer Pamilerin reportedly spends a whooping N3.5 million on proposal Helicopter

Popular social media influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke is off the market. Pamilerin took to social media to announce his engagement to long time girlfriend Motunrayo Fagbuyi. The social media influencer definitely pulled out all the stops in his very impressive proposal. On his Twitter page, he narrated how the beginning of his proposal started with convincing... Read More

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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 around the exercise, among other emerging issues ahead of the 2023 general elections. The commission, in its latest statement signed by its spokesperson, Festus Okoye,... Read More

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National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second reading; Electricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second reading Anambra records first positive case of monkeypox Electricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FG Sanwo-Olu sanctions increase of BRT fare Soldiers Reportedly Kill 10 People In Cross River Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

Earn a VIP access pass and cash prize for the Infinix VIP concert

It is said that the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. The Infinix Note 12 VIP journey started with an iconic launch on a prestigious yacht and it’s been a series of wonderful events ever since. Fans have been given several opportunities to be a part of the VIP journey and... Read More

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Fireboy DML can’t hold back tears after performance at Wembley Stadium

YBNL Artiste Fireboy DML has made history by becoming the youngest Nigerian artiste to perform at the Wembley Stadium in London. After his amazing performance at the BET Awards, the young artiste flew down to London to perform his hit song “Peru” with Grammy Award winner, Ed Sheeran. Fireboy graced the 90,000 capacity stadium on... Read More

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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 already, but Lagos residents may not pay less starting July 13, as it has been reported that fares of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses... Read More

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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 ‘Does Social Media Enrich Education or take away from Education?’ The event featured award-winning Nigerian dancer and choreographer Kaffy Shafau, award-winning Tiktoker Rodney Umeh, and... Read More

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Bandits kill 13 soldiers, kidnap Chinese workers in Niger State

Bandits have attacked a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State and have killed thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians. This incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The attack has been confirmed by co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths Of Niger State, Sani Abubakar Yusuf Kokki who... Read More

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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions Niger State declares public holiday to collect PVC Disciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDC Senate confirms all seven Ministerial nominees Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories... Read More

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 women. In September, a jury in New York convicted the R&B artist of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes. He was also fined $100,000 (£82,525). “These... Read More

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victim Shot by Terrorists in Captivity

One of the remaining 50 hostages of the abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers, Mohammed Al’Amin, was said to have been shot by the bandits. This was confirmed by the negotiator between the government and the terrorists, Malam Tukur Mamu. Two weeks ago, the bandits released 11 out of the 61 victims of the abducted train passengers... Read More

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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 in 2019, which was won by Priscilla Issac based on online voting and sponsor votes, and now growing into becoming a TV reality show as... Read More

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Yoruba actors endorse Tinubu as Presidential candidate 2023

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has received an open endorsement from Nollywood Yoruba actors. The actors announced their support for the presidential candidate through a video clip shared by veteran actor, Yinka Quadri on his Instagram page on Wednesday. Other veterans and movie producers spotted in the campaign video... Read More

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Nollywood Actress Chacha Eke announces split from Filmmaker Husband

Popular Nigerian Actress Chacha Eke has come out again to announce that her marriage to filmmaker Austin Faani is over. The Actress shared the news with her fans on her Instagram page stating that she doesn’t want to “die” or go inexplicably “missing” while living in her paradise. She wrote: “LEAVE NOW ALIVE OR LEAVE... Read More

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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 – some argue that the numbers are far more. According to a local NGO, 76 were wounded. About 500 to 2,000 people were trying to cross,... Read More

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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, Imo AFN says Okagbare’s additional one-year ban will affect the squad Jibrin says Obi as running mate to Kwankwaso is the Southeast’s best chance Senate to continue probe on corruption allegations against ex-CJN Schools, secretariat deserted as Ogun workers embark on strike Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

President Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on Wednesday; Ogun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefits | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Senate considers amending Electoral Act as regards direct primary clause President Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on Wednesday Ogun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefits Negligence of Nigerians contributing to Monkeypox Outbreak – NCDC Court Dismisses new bail application for Nnamdi Kanu Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

All you need to know about acting CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola

Following the sudden resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko on health grounds, President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayade Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola hails from Iseyin, Oyo State. Born on August 22nd, 1958, His Lordship began his education in Iseyin at the Local Authority Demonstration School, Oluwole, Iseyin... Read More

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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 Wednesday, June 29, 2022. …at least, when all of them are on the streets, maybe they will reconsider their business model. The Economic and Financial... Read More

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Why Tems’ win at the BET Awards 2022 is historic

Famous Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made a historic win at the 2022 BET awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where she clinched the Best International Act award. Tems landed this historic feat which makes her the first Nigerian and African female musician to achieve this feat as... Read More

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Okagbare’s ban has been extended, affecting Nigeria’s placement in World Relay Championships

The world of Nigeria’s former sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, has been further shattered as new evidence of doping infringements have been brought against the athlete. In a statement issued Monday night by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), Okagbare has been found to have committed additional anti-doping rule violations – specifically Evading Sample Collection, and Tampering... Read More

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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 affirmed the wearing of hijab in schools. On Monday, the human rights lawyer appeared before Justice Tijani Ringim dressed the same way, but the judge... Read More

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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. In face-to-face interviews and focus groups, nearly 1,000 young people were surveyed across both states. The main reason young people are not participating in elections?... Read More

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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 Tinubu Suspected memory disorder forced ex-CJN Tanko to quit CDS Irabor says Zamfara governor lacks power to license arms Herdsmen kill bus conductor over death of 2 cows in Badagry Tonto Dikeh says the time is now for youths to participate in politics Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

June 27, 2022

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 even features a scene with some original cast (Gloria Young and Dolly Unachukwu). Glamour Girls is a 2022 Netflix movie that focuses on the story... Read More