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May 17, 2021

Slaptivism: Ordinary President, Ahmed Isah and the ‘hand of justice’ | The #YNaijaCover

Ahmad Isah, a media personality and host of ‘Brekete Family’ – a program that offers ordinary citizens a platform to air their stories of injustices suffered and seek redress – is under scrutiny for assaulting a lady accused of burning a child over allegation of witchcraft. Rightly so. The assault is on record in a... Read More
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May 17, 2021

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: The LGBTQ+ resist from the church to the street

One thing that LGBTQ+ people can’t be said to be bad at, is resisting their oppression by whatever means available. Whether it is by naming things what they are in repeated instances of homophobic language usage on social media – to the point that few Nigerian internet users don’t know what ‘Homophobia’ entails – or... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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May 17, 2021

Flea market attractions in Plateau State

Plateau State is home to some of Nigeria’s most fascinating markets and antique shops. Many companies have begun to integrate exhibits and other similar activities into their marketing strategies, even holding some of their product presentations in these venues. There are many places in Plateau where one can find cool thrift items; this article lists... Read More
CifromRED
May 17, 2021

Southern Governors to meet Buhari after France visit, Asisat Oshoala makes history with Barcelona win | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Southern Governors to meet Buhari after France visit Southern governors are set to meet with President, Muhammadu Buhari after his return from France – Punch reports According to the publication, a source in the Southern Governors’ Forum had... Read More
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May 15, 2021

#TheVoiceNigeria: Did Falz make a huge mistake with his decision on Kpee?

The Voice Nigeria Season 3, is currently at its knockout stage, where the contestants selected at the audition stage by each of the judges are being tested again, to prove that they truly deserve the spot they are in. This phase of the show is ideally supposed to last four weeks, as each team is... Read More
Reality TV
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This Week in Nollywood
May 15, 2021

This week in Nollywood: Aki na Ukwa remake, Indian remake of Elevator Baby and more

This is Nollywood’s second year in the devastating coronavirus pandemic, and although things aren’t as bleak as they once were, there’s no denying that it has changed the landscape. We are still monitoring Netflix’s footprint in the industry. Last month saw lots of Nollywood titles acquired by the streamer, from Ojukokoro, God Calling, Oloibiri to... Read More
The Media Blog
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May 14, 2021

Baa Baa Black Sheep: Buhari’s son-in-law declared wanted over $65m ‘fraud’ | The #YNaijaCover

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a son-in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Gimba Yau Kumo, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud. Kumo, a former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), was declared wanted alongside Tarry Rufus and Bola Ogunsola, in a notice published on... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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May 14, 2021

Samuel Chukwueze listed by UEFA as player to watch

Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze was listed amongst the players to watch by the UEFA Europa League. The footballer who plays for the Spanish team, Villarreal, has been deemed by the UEFA to be capable of leading his team into victory and raising the Europa League’s trophy against Manchester United in a match that’s to be played on May 26th.
Africa 500
May 14, 2021

ICPC: Buhari’s son-in-law wanted over $65m ‘fraud’, FG unveils policy to tackle phone theft | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: ICPC: Buhari’s son-in-law wanted over $65m ‘fraud’ Buhari’s son-in-law, Gimba Yau Kumo, has been declared wanted by The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud – The Cable reports Azuka... Read More
Rankings
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May 13, 2021

Nigerian Stars Bella Shmurda, Omah Lay, Teni set to excite audiences at Africa Day Concert 2021

The highly anticipated Africa Day Concert 2021 have announced the next global wave of talent set to take the stage by storm at the upcoming concert. This year’s concert will shine a light on Africa’s next wave of talent who are making their mark on the global stage with artists from South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania,... Read More
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May 13, 2021

International Boy Summit 2021 steers conversation around masculinity, Gender-based violence and biases

The Summit is kicking on Friday 14 May 2021 by 11 am with the following Keynote Speakers- Mr Steve Harris – CE, EdgeCution, Dr Ruby Onwudiwe – Finance & Information Technology Leader, Jake Stika – Executive Director, Next Gen Men Canada and Dr Daniel Guiness – Director, Beyond Equality, United Kingdom. Asides from the above,... Read More
Extra
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May 13, 2021

Nigerians living with disability are still waiting on the promises of the Disability Act

The time is ticking for all stakeholders to fulfil the promises of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018, and now more than ever is when reminders are needed if the history of the law has taught us anything. The bill was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari just two years ago... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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May 13, 2021

Police: Baba Ijesha will remain remanded until JUSUN resumes, Lagos places 14 countries on COVID watchlist | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Police: Baba Ijesha remanded until JUSUN resumes Hakeem Odumosu, The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has stated that the continuous detention of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the Directorate of... Read More
Rankings
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May 12, 2021

Olumide Oworu celebrates ‘About A Boy’ on ‘Audience Award’ by Nollywood Week Film Festival

Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu, is celebrating his featured film, ‘About A Boy’ for winning the Nollywood Week Film Festival Audience Award. Directed by Diji Aderogba and written by Adio Solanke, About a Boy, is a movie about an aspiring writer who bases his muse on an enigmatic woman whom he met. They build a toxic relationship together where they are dependent on each... Read More
Africa 500
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May 12, 2021

There is a common ground inspiration for better mental health policy in Nigeria

There is a lot that the global pandemic reminded us of about our lives, community and the fragility of society’s fabric as we have come to know it, yet nothing more so than the importance of this very fabric to our mental health and its pivotal role to our overall well-being. The 10th to 16th... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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The Mystic River
May 12, 2021

Rogers Ofime’s supernatural horror series ‘The Mystic River’ is coming to Netflix

Despite Netflix’s Nollywood programming bloating with new additions and titles, the horror genre has been ignored. It’s a reflection of the state of Nollywood itself, skewed towards churning comedies which has mostly been a formula for winning at the box office. Over a year since Netflix arrived in the Nigerian market and the streamer can... Read More
The Media Blog
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