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February 3, 2021

Sunday Igboho in new round of battle; lambasts Ooni of Ife, Tinubu, others | The #YNaijaCover

Yoruba Nationalist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, appears to be upturning all tables possibly standing on the path to achieving his ‘liberation mandate.’ For those who have paid keen observance to developments in the polity since January 15, the Igboho-born Activist appears to be gaining huge endorsement from his home geo-political zone; and... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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February 3, 2021

Odion Jude Ighalo, Usman Kamaru and Divine Oduduru… See the top 10 Nigerian macro sports influencers | From The Masterlist

One of the key metrics in deciding an influencer a brand works with is their engagement and ability to affect narratives in the industry. Some Nigerian personalities have made a name for themselves as sporting greats and positioned themselves as influencers in the sporting world. These are the people that attract brands and brand sponsorships.... Read More
CifromRED
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NPF Rescue Me
February 3, 2021

The Nigerian police has launched a crime-reporting app, but tech illiteracy is the problem

The Nigerian police has just launched a crime-reporting mobile application called NPF Rescue Me, which will also provide intervention for health emergencies. The app is available on both Android and iOS-enabled devices (I have tried it, it’s there) and hopes to assist the police in its bid to manage and curtail crime nationwide. We will... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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February 3, 2021

Northern elders ask Fulani herdsmen to relocate from south | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Northern elders ask Fulani herdsmen to relocate from south The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged its kinsmen and the Fulani herdsmen to return to their northern region if their security could not be guaranteed in host communities of the southern part of the country – The Guardian reports The elders also urged northern governors... Read More
Top Stories
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February 2, 2021

Adeola Azeez, former chairperson of WIMBIZ, discusses major life lessons, and more #WithChude

As she turns 60 and formally retires from her role as deputy managing director of German multinational, Deutsche Bank Nigeria and chairperson of non-profit entrepreneurial network, Women in Business (WIMBIZ), seasoned business leader and financial operations specialist, Adeola Azeez shares many years worth of profound life lessons and wise counsel for the next generation of... Read More
Extra
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February 2, 2021

Keyhole, Mention and Social Bakers… Here are the top ten marketing intelligence tools for every PR professional

To execute a successful campaign, a marketer needs not only the right people but also the right tools- tools that can help professionals mine scientific, accurate and timely data. Such data is necessary to carry out successful campaigns and position a brand as the leading one in a saturated market. Here are the top ten... Read More
CifromRED
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February 2, 2021

LGBT+ discrimination and the politics of being queer in Nigeria

Colonial History of Anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Nigeria Prior to Nigeria’s colonisation, there is nothing to show violence was perpetrated against LGBTQ+ individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, nor did any anti-LGBTQ+ laws exist. So how did Nigeria become one of the most unsafe places for LGBTQ+ persons to exist? Colonisation and the... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Joeboy
February 2, 2021

Joeboy has released the tracklist for debut album ‘Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic’

On February 4, Joeboy will release his much-anticipated debut album Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic, following the impressive outing of his debut EP Love & Light released last year. Joeboy has been granting interviews about the album, especially to streaming platform Audiomack and revealing that Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic will be different from what... Read More
Blogs, The Music Blog
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IGP Adamu
February 2, 2021

IGP Adamu risks imprisonment for contempt | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IGP Adamu risks imprisonment for contempt Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has been ordered to appear before a High Court in Abuja come February 4 over his continued disobedience to court orders – The Punch reports He is expected to show reasons why a contempt charge should not be filed against him which might land... Read More
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February 1, 2021

The Angel You Don’t Know: Obasanjo’s punches at Buhari over State of the Nation | The #YNaijaCover

How do you feel when someone you could swear you know, turns out to be a complete stranger? Bewildered? That’s right. This was the highlight of Baba Iyabo‘s reaction to Baba Buhari‘s leadership in the last 6 years or so. For former President Olusegun Obasanjo, no one who knew President Buhari and his capacity would... Read More
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February 1, 2021

Threat of murder, everyday misogyny | Top Non-binary tweets we saw from Nigeria last week

Nigeria’s small but richly vibrant corner of Twitter is not the place anyone will go to for nuanced conversation about the diversity of being. Violence is aplenty, yes, not peace, love and light. That’s not because peace, love and light aren’t there but because they get swallowed up in the overwhelming banter, some harmful others... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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February 1, 2021

Deola Sagoe, Kenneth Ize and Mariam Afolabi… Here are the top 10 fashion designers to look out for this year

Nigeria is filled to the brim and spilling over with magnificent creatives, particularly fashion creatives. Nigerian fashion designers have not only made the country a fashion powerhouse within Africa but on an international scale as well.  Here are some of the top designers to look out for in 2021, who are currently shaping the world... Read More
CifromRED
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February 1, 2021

“The youngest person in Lagos to die of COVID-19 was just 27” – Dr Sani Aliyu on Public Eye

On Sunday, January 31th, 2021, Funmi Iyanda discussed the second wave of COVID-19 in Nigeria with Nigeria’s Leading Virologist, Professor of Virology and Former vice-chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Professor Oyewale Tomori, National Coordinator for the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, The Chairman, Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr... Read More
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Namaste Wahala
February 1, 2021

Namaste Wahala, Fine Wine – the Nollywood films coming this February

We have survived the first month of 2021, and RIP to all the movies released in January because no one watched them. Maybe except Omo Ghetto, which toppled The Wedding Party to emerge as Nollywood’s highest-grossing film. With February already here and love in the air, and the coronavirus pandemic unwilling to go away, watching... Read More
The Cutting Floor
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Lizard
February 1, 2021

Short film ‘Lizard’ is Nigeria’s only submission at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival is currently underway in the US, scheduled for January 28th all through to Febuary 3rd. And with the coronavirus pandemic still unrelenting, it has adapted quite well to the reality, showcasing films, short features and documentaries virtually. This year, Nigeria’s submission to the festival is the stunning short film Lizard... Read More
The Cutting Floor
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February 1, 2021

Lagos bans indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos bans indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons The Lagos state government has placed a restriction on indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons – The Cable reports Giving updates on the COVID-19 situation in the state on Sunday, 31 January 2021, state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated that places of worship are exempted from... Read More
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January 31, 2021

Five organisations supporting COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

The conversation around the pandemic has changed. It used to be about wearing face masks, consistent hand washing and staying at home – if going out can be avoided. With the COVID-19 cumulative cases in Africa now exceeding 3 million and daily cases currently surpassing the peak numbers recorded in the first wave of the... Read More
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