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April 17, 2021

#TheVoiceNigeria: This season’s judges need to do better at being independent

It’s episode 4, Season 3 of one of Nigeria’s biggest reality TV series; The Voice Nigeria, and here’s why it was a little disappointing. There are only a handful of people that are well equipped to judge a singing contest, but a majority of people who enjoy good music can at least judge fairly accurately... Read More
Reality TV
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April 16, 2021

#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover

I once heard a famous preacher say: “Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, today is in your hands.” For anyone this counsel is given, it definitely would have been occasioned by a struggle to put an ugly past behind them. What happens however, when that past is allegedly so ugly that... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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April 16, 2021

3 Muslims on how the culture of public humiliation for not fasting changed how they feel about Ramadan

On 10 April, just days ahead of the commencement of Ramadan, I wrote this piece calling upon world leaders who are in the business of sending out well-meaning messages each year to the Muslim community at the beginning of Ramadan to implore Muslims to desist from enforcing compulsory fasting. The reason for that piece is... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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April 16, 2021

#BreakFreeWithErica: Why it makes for an effective brand revolution

Celebrity endorsements attach the fame of a celebrity to a brand or product. According to philosopher and author, Mokokoma Mokhonoana, “A celebrity’s body is an advertiser’s canvas.” However, the question of whether or not celebrity endorsements are an effective advertising strategy is one that derives different responses in different contexts. Slapping any and every known... Read More
CifromRED
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April 16, 2021

Report: 20 Chibok schoolgirls’ parents died of heartbreak, Security operatives arrested for supplying arms to bandits | 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: Report: 20 Chibok schoolgirls’ parents died of heartbreak No fewer than 20 parents of the abducted Chibok students have suffered trauma leading to death according to reports by the Chibok community in Abuja – The Punch reports Dr... Read More
Top Stories
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April 15, 2021

Child Protection in Nigeria is making progress but not fast enough

The Katsina House of assembly in collaboration with Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Save the Children International, embarked on a translation exercise of the Child Rights Act (2003) on 9th April. It is a win for children and the future of the nation. The Act was only just passed by the state assembly and signed into... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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David Oyelowo
April 15, 2021

The trailer for David Oyelowo’s directorial debut ‘The Water Man’ is here

David Oyelowo’s directorial debut The Water Man was first announced last year, according to Hollywood Reporter, and has the Selma star scoring himself a role, directing and producing too, with Oprah Winfrey as executive producer. Now we have a trailer. Starring Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello, Oyelowo plays Amos, father to Gunner... Read More
The Media Blog
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April 15, 2021

Riparian Farms Limited donates restroom and water supply system to schools in Ogun

It was a day of jubilation as Riparian Farms Limited, a subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM HoldCo.), officially handed over the CSR projects initiated to improve the learning environment for the Baptist School, Tibo, and Baptist School, Olorunda, both in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In 2020, Riparian Farms Limited (RFL), a subsidiary of... Read More
Partners
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April 15, 2021

Jameson collaborates with Mainland Block Party to release ‘Confluence Project’

Jameson, the smooth Irish Whiskey, in partnership with Mainland Block Party, has released a first of its kind collaborative project — Confluence EP. Confluence EP, the 7-track project is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s creative authenticity, by providing a sonic meeting point of different styles. Jointly produced by Sess and Adey, the EP crosses the divide... Read More
Partners
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April 15, 2021

Frapapa set to give away one million to a lucky Nigerian in Frapstar Promo

Frapapa, an indigenous online gaming company is set to empower one Nigerian in its ‘Frapapa #1m1person Giveaway’. The management made this announcement during a press briefing held to unveil Remi Safaru a.k.a Reminisce as its chief frapstar One winner is expected to be announced on IG live stream to be hosted by the Chief Frapster Reminisce... Read More
Partners
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eyimofe
April 15, 2021

‘Eyimofe’ has been selected for the 50th anniversary of New Directors/New Films

After an impressive film festival run last year – Berlinale, London Film Festival, Torino International Film Festival – and also coming to Nigerian cinemas this April, Nigerian feature film Eyimofe from Arie and Chuko Esiri has been selected to screen at the Museum of Modern Art and Film’s New Directors/New Films 50th anniversary edition in New York. The festival will run... Read More
The Media Blog
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April 15, 2021

It’s been 10 years since Game of Thrones, Here’s how to download all episodes of the show to your phone

It’s been a decade since the first episode of Game of Thrones came to our screens and HBO is celebrating with a month-long #MaraThrone. Marathon, get it? Here in Africa, if you want to re-watch the epic fantasy series, there’s only one place to find all eight seasons: Showmax. Watch the trailer Game of Thrones | Iron... Read More
Partners
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April 15, 2021

The best food markets in Ilorin

Nigerians enjoy buying and selling. Wherever there is a Nigerian population, there is bound to be a demand. Ilorin is a city in Kwara , Nigeria that has a population of around one million people. Several market places can also be found in the district. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten most notable... Read More
CifromRED
April 15, 2021

Presidency: “We’re still working on the release of Chibok girls” | 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: Presidency: “We’re still working on the release of Chibok girls” The Presidency on Wednesday, 14th April, stated that the release of the remaining Chibok girls is still a work in progress – The Punch reports Garba Shehu, The... Read More
Top Stories
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Chadwick Boseman
April 14, 2021

Netflix is paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman in a new special

2020 saw the departure of Chadwick Boseman and even till now, the entertainment world and ordinary people at large are still reckoning with his death. The Oscar-nominated actor had a slew of top-tier performances, including his iconic Black Panther role which was incredibly inspirational for the Black community. His peers in Hollywood have often spoken... Read More
The Media Blog
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April 14, 2021

Exploring the best livestock markets in Kano

Kano is the second-largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with a total population of 4 million as of 2021. Expectedly, there are several market places in the state.  Due to the increasing demands of consumers for meat, various livestock markets have, over time, been established across the state- attracting investors, buyers and marketers alike.  Here... Read More
CifromRED
Chibok girls
April 14, 2021

7 years since the Chibok kidnap and government’s failure to protect schoolchildren

On April 14, 2014 in the remote town of Chibok, Borno, trucks belonging to the insurgent group Boko Haram invaded the Government Secondary School and abducted 276 schoolgirls from their dormitories and taken to the Sambisa Forest, the group’s infamous hideout. What soon followed was a spark of widespread condemnation and outrage, first in Nigeria... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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SARS
April 14, 2021

Ex-SARS operative denied asylum in Canada, Kano establishes 3 Almajiri Schools | 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: Ex-SARS operative denied asylum in Canada A federal court in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, has refused to grant asylum to Olushola Wazzi Popoola, a former operative of the now-defunct police unit, The Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) – The Cable... Read More
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