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November 13, 2020

Gaffe by Nigeria’s Commodity Exchange boss highlights either cronyism or outright incompetence

The nature of events and circumstances that have greeted 2020 means that when individuals, corporate bodies and the government take a look back on the year,  it would have been an unusual one. For the government particularly, the year has been one of many ups and downs but it was another kind of ‘down’ when the... Read More
Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive
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November 13, 2020

Seen Radler’s Citrus new look and new Red Fruit Variant?|Here’s why you should try it

Star Radler premium tasting beer has just unleashed the next best antidote for thirst with its Twice the Refreshment offering. The flavoured alcoholic beer has just launched a new look for its Citrus flavour and a new Red Fruit variant. A product of the master brewer Nigerian Breweries Plc, Star Radler’s unique fusion of Star Classic and... Read More
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November 13, 2020

Kunle Afolayan joins the #MeToo Movement with Citation

In 2018, allegations of sexual harassment by many men in high positions became rife in media reports and the year has been tagged the #MeToo year. A lot of discussions centered on issues of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Since then, there has been more awareness around the world. Nigeria even had its #MeToo... Read More
The Cutting Floor, The Media Blog
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A Better Time
November 13, 2020

Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ album is here, featuring Nas, Nicki Minaj and more

Davido had this year assured fans of a third project, A Better Time, and while there were pockets of doubts, a released tracklist confirmed its existence and handsomely featuring a mix of international artists (Nicki Minaj, Nas, Chris Brown and more) and also local stars like Tiwa Savage and Mayorkun. The album was recorded entirely... Read More
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Petrol Price
November 13, 2020

NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre; Kogi introduces levy on every loaf of bread | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre The Petroleum Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N155.17 per litre from N147.67 per litre. The PPMC, in an internal memo with reference number PPMC/C/MK/003, dated... Read More
Top Stories
November 12, 2020

Chimamanda awarded Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners,’ in last 25 years

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun. The public chose Chimamanda’s novel over a stellar-line up including Zadie Smith, the late Andrea Levy, Lionel Shriver, Rose Tremain and Maggie O’Farrell, amongst others (a full list is available here). This one-off award... Read More
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November 12, 2020

Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000

The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa.... Read More
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November 12, 2020

Okowa: ‘It’s unlawful for Zamfara to control gold’ | Any more argument against restructuring Nigeria?

Nigeria remains a country blessed with mineral resources including gold, iron, lead, zinc, barites, gypsum, kaolin, marble, coal, titanium, tungsten, lithium, cobalt, natural gas, petroleum resources etc. According to research, “Nigeria is endowed with more than 44 mineral resources deposited in over 500 locations across the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal... Read More
Deep Dive
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November 12, 2020

BREAKING: Godwin Obaseki, Phillip Shaibu inaugurated for second term in Edo

Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have been inaugurated for a second and final term in office. The ceremony which differed largely from the usual, because of the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, at the Hard Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.... Read More
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November 12, 2020

More lawyers target #EndSARS protesters but what is the intent?

Following a halt on the #EndSARS protests, we have seen attempts by the government to target and harass key persons from the protest. While this is not uncommon and very much expected, what is quite surprising is having private individuals and organisations target key individuals who gave their platform during the protest. In a report... Read More
Deep Dive
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November 12, 2020

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list include Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Malkam Umar, Bello Husba, Yan Kolo, Ibrahim Abu Maryam, Baka... Read More
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November 11, 2020

Should we still care about collaborations with foreign music artists?

Ahead of his third studio album A Better Time due Friday, Davido released new single So Crazy along with a video shot in Los Angeles: a crowded swimming pool party scene because coronavirus is over. The Afrobeats-laden track features American rapper Lil Baby, whose presence doesn’t do much to lift it from its lethargy and... Read More
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November 11, 2020

Balarabe Musa: 10 lessons Nigerian politicians can learn from the life and times of late statesman

On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, Nigerians woke up to the news of the demise of elder statesman and former governor of Kaduna, Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa. Balarabe was among the few principled nationalists who contributed to the success of Nigeria’s democracy. Here are ten things we learnt from the life and times of Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa: 1.... Read More
Deep Dive
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November 11, 2020

DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating

With over 200,000 golfers, golf is slowly becoming a sport, not only for the elite but also, interested persons who enjoy a sport that takes a whole lot of coordination, precision, and athletic ability. For a stroke play format which is one of the most common form of golf played, the golfer with the best... Read More
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November 11, 2020

What to expect from 14th edition of The Headies Awards

It is that season of the year for pomp and circumstance of the music industry, and popular awards platform often dubbed ‘Nigerian Grammy,’ The Headies, is returning for its 14th edition. The longevity of The Headies as well as relative acceptability has made many critics and analysts alike rank it the most reputable in the... Read More
Next Rated, The Music Blog
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November 11, 2020

How sustainable is the current unofficial ‘Police strike?’

Since the violence, arson and looting that followed the curfew in Lagos; officers of the Nigerian Police Force have deserted their duties. They have left the roads and their local policing duties. Their justification for this is the widespread violence that was meted on police officers during the lawlessness. The sight of police officers being... Read More
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November 11, 2020

FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?

Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts of freedom in Nigeria may be. The frozen accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters including Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, the #EndSARS campaigner, who was given a seat... Read More
Deep Dive
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November 11, 2020

Public official allegedly spent N2.2bn on prayers for Nigeria; why do you still pray for free?

If the headline above got you scratching your head in confusion and disbelief or doubting your own sanity, we wouldn’t blame you, but make no mistake about it, the account of the story you are about to read is beyond pure ‘cruise.’ Yes, a public official was recently alleged to be involved in a N2.2... Read More
Deep Dive, Satire
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