In anticipation of Chude Jideonwo’s 36th birthday, this week’s episode took a sharp turn from the regular #WithChude episodes. This time, the host himself, Chude Jideonwo, sat on the other side of the vulnerability table as he was interviewed by actress and former guest on the show – Elvina Ibru. Chude indeed went deep on...
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Nigerians enjoy buying and selling. Wherever there is a Nigerian population, there is bound to be a demand. Ogun is a state in south-western Nigeria. With a total population of over 3 million as of 2021, there are expectedly several market places in the state. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten most notable:...
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The Catholic Church Monday said in a decree that the church cannot sanction gay marriage since God “cannot bless sin.” The message, despite how unnecessary it may seem to many who are not beholden to the church, holds relevance for many people. There are elements within the communication that may fly over the head of...
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In recent times, brands’ marketing strategies have shifted focus from direct sales to relationships and value creation directly linked to brand loyalty. It has, therefore, become natural for marketers and brand managers to treat brands as having both a rational and an emotional component. In turn, this has contributed to creating more complex surroundings, especially...
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By Alexandra Maduagwu In many ways, this [life] journey has always been about finding and naming myself. Looking back, there have been moments when my truest form of self breaks through the clutter of heteronormativity, religious ideals and internalised homophobia. It is in examining those moments, which are often scattered across the timeline of my...
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“We cannot ignore the fact that it does exist,” Tomike Adeoye, the Host of the Y! Women conversations says. This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, and both YNaija and Knorr commemorated the month with a roundtable conversation on issues that affect Nigerian women. One of the conversations in the series, hosted four women, leaders...
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“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.“– Barack Obama (44th President of the United States) In 2010, with nothing but a cause and technological tools – Facebook, Twitter, mail and BlackBerry Messenger;...
Read More#EiEat11,
#EiEFootprints,
#Endsars protests,
#NoToSocialMediaBill,
#OccupyNigeria,
#OnePerson,
#OnePerson campaign,
#OneVoice,
#OpenNASS,
Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria,
Footprints: Past. Present. Future.
by Tolu Akintaro The day is March 8th. Every major organisation rolled out their best graphics for Women’s Day, others posted pictures of women raising a hand, Choosing to Challenge. While others used this spectacular day to remind us why we need to have a conversation on women rights. From webinars to symposiums, it seems...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Lagos approves 21-year jail term for cultists Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a bill, Prohibition of Unlawful Societies and Cultism of 2021 into law, signing a 21-year jail term for convicted cultists in the state –...
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Elvina Ibru: If you were to be an animal based on your personality, which animal do you think you will be? Chude: I like the gazelle. I have always thought not just about the gazelle, but the idea of gliding through life. I’ve heard people say that “life is a battle,” to which I remind...
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On Sunday, March 15th, 2021, Funmi Iyanda talked about the need for economic diversification in Nigeria and the opportunities and challenges faced by farmers in the country with Grow Food Security Advocacy Project Lead and Communication Expert, Saratu Abiola, CEO of Tomato Jos, Mira Mehta, and Nigeria Rice Farmer, Mr Rotimi Williams. The oil glut...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… Wahala like bandits 2. Lol… 3. The accuracy...
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Today on social media, many Nigerians galvanised to push the #JusticeForItunu hashtag after journalist and political critic David Hundeyin posted a lengthy thread about Itunu Olajumoke Babalola, a 23-year-old woman who was wrongly accused of theft and sentenced to 20 years in prison in Cote d’lvoire. Itunu is a trader based in Bondoukou, Côte d’Ivoire, who...
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It’s that time of the year unless you consider that the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has changed its timetable for strike actions. It used to be an end of the year party, where the party planners go back and forth jeopardising the future of the attendees. In case you missed it and you...
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Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp took fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond at this year’s Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. Hosted by Kenan Thompson (Kenan, Saturday Night Live), the KCAs featured show-stopping performances by Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Justin Bieber, celebrity appearances, exciting surprises and the net’s signature green slime, and revealed kids’...
Read MoreElsa Majimbo,
Emanuella Samuel,
Ghetto Kids,
Grammy®,
Ikorodu Bois,
Justin Bieber,
Kamala Harris,
Kim Kardashian,
Mark Angel,
MasterKG,
Millie Bobby Brown,
Miranda Cosgrove,
Mo Salah,
Monde Twala,
Nathan Kress,
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021,
Nicktoons,
Sadio Mane,
tyler Perry
Love, romance, and the hangups have been themes that have defined Kahren‘s music, the Lagos-based newcomer who released her debut single Remember in 2020. Born Kahren Chisom Anyanwu, Kahren’s sound is a fusion of RnB, soul and Afrobeats but there’s ostensibly more range she can occupy, more genres to explore. The singer-songwriter cites Jorja Smith, Jhene...
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Soft skills can be defined as non-technical skills, such as personal effectiveness, communication, creativity and emotional intelligence and teamwork. According to Jobberman Nigeria, soft skills are a big differentiating factor, especially where there’s a lot of competition amongst candidates. Soft skills are traditionally overlooked with academic qualifications perceived to be much more important, however, the...
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‘I want to challenge women. Let’s go easy on the gender thing. The only difference is the physiology Ambassador Folake Marcus Bello on Rubin Mind’s International Women’s Month special powered by Lipton. On this very special episode, show host, Bolanle Olukanni sits with Nigeria’s former ambassador to Zambia and Malawi as they discuss the progress...
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Nigerians enjoy buying and selling. Wherever there is a Nigerian population, there is bound to be a demand. Osun is an inland state in south-western Nigeria. With a total population of over 3 million as of 2021, there are expectedly several market places in the state. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten most...
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by Arekpitan Ikhenaode My first bra was pink. When my mom gave it to me, I immediately wore it on my shirt, wrapped a scarf around my chest and marched to Chinyere’s house to show her my bra. Chinyere, three years older than I was, made all the appropriate sounds, commented on the little animals...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Grammy 2021: Burna Boy, Wizkid win at music awards Nigerian singers, Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won big at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best...
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Elvina Ibru: There were so many things I learnt from interviewing Chude. One of them is this: life is a tragedy if you make it a tragedy. This is because strength comes from adversity. A lot of people don’t know that sometimes in life, something bad has to happen in order for you to do...
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Love Island South Africa has, somehow, gone past the ripple from the show’s overwhelmingly white cast unveiled two weeks ago. Viewers seem to have moved on, invested in the relationship dynamics in the villa: Jay Freemantle and Millie Terblanche, Kaige Bertasso and Summer Da Cruz, Asad Boomgaard and Erin Japhta, Ian De Beer and Rochelle...
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As public discourse in Nigeria continues to find its way to topics hitherto considered taboo, we continue to document it. This week, find below some of the tweets we saw from Twitter on a number of non-binary topics – sexuality, faith and spirituality, disability, gender rights and mental emotional health. It should be no surprise...
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Abuja-based singer Brumeh Dennis Oghenekaro, better known as Brum3h, was in his final year at the University of Ilorin studying Physics when he released his debut single White Collar Man in 2017. Carrying personal echoes of that period in academia, and arriving at the crossroads of wanting to do music in Nigeria and the acutely...
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Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver special remarks during the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2021 on Monday 15 March at 16h30 WAT on NickToons (DSTV Channel 308). The Vice President, who will be introduced by actress Jennifer Garner, is set to appear as part of the show’s Generation Change presentation, which recognizes kids’ strength and courage to...
Read MoreAmy Johnson,
Glenn Weiss,
Jennifer Garner,
Justin Bieber,
Kamala Harris,
Kenan Thompson,
LeBron James,
Magda Liolis,
Marva Smalls,
Megan Rapinoe,
Michael Dempsey,
Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2021,
Nicktoons,
Paul J Medford,
Rob Bagshaw,
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In a 2015 report by the BBC, stories of Nigerian soldiers fleeing from Boko Haram militants filled the media space. The report says a former soldier mentioned that they are being outgunned and overpowered. “Imagine me and you are fighting,” the soldier tells the BBC. “We both have guns but while you are wearing a...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. It’s a rich something! 2. Lol… Accurate! 3. Lol…...
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Three billion people – about 40% of the world’s population – live without basic handwashing facilities with soap and water available at home. 1 in 10 patients gets an avoidable infection while receiving care. Now, more than ever, the value of handwashing cannot be overstated. With the Coronavirus pandemic evoking fear and causing grief, brands...
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Banditry and kidnap is on the fast rise and the Federal College of Forestry in Kaduna is the latest site, suspected gunmen invading the college and abducting a still-undisclosed number of students before dawn on Friday. According to the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command Mohammed Jalige speaking to Channels Television, the attackers invaded...
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