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. The person who invented auto correct should burn in...
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Having sent Nigerians into a dilemma, who asked why they need to be ‘self-certified’ after all the other measures taken for data collection, the Federal Government has apologised for the misleading tweets (now deleted) it posted concerning the completion of the self-certification forms. It started Thursday, September 17, 2020, when Nigerians were going about the...
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The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a governorship election in a state with a population of about 5 million people and less economic importance to the country as Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa or...
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As the saying goes, “Tough times don’t last, tough people do”. The lock down has come and partially gone, now life must go on. In a bid to support its loyal consumers during these times, The La Casera Company (TLCC), makers of La Casera Apple drink, is sending reassuring messages for all to stay strong...
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Africa’s First fully digital bank ALAT by Wema bank, has fulfilled its promise to creating easy, reliable and convenient banking service to her customers by updating the app with exciting new features and enhancing its user experience. The app upgrade adds to the many feats recently celebrated by the bank at the just concluded KPMG...
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‘Animal farm’, ‘cruise country’, ‘bunch of jokers’, ‘backwards-thinking country’, ‘country whose citizens deserve their leaders’ are just a few names you will hear Nigerians and the rest of the world call Nigeria. Oh! The country is called Nigeria? We almost forgot. Why won’t we? When we celebrate boreholes that work for one month, roads that...
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As we look to begin the new season of Italian football league, Serie A, all eyes are on the reigning defending 9-time champions Juventus. This dominant club in the Italian football league asserted it’s authority when they signed one of the best players who ever lived; Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. This signing however was not meant...
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“Islam gave women rights thousands of years before the West! Islam protects and cherishes women!” These are some declarations you hear from Muslims when you bring up the issue of rape and rape culture within the Muslim community. Whether it is spouted in ignorance, naiveté, idealism or plain denial is another question. While those...
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Every season of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show produces that one housemate or a couple of housemates that refuse to retreat once the show is over. Even with the end of the season and all the hype of the show gone, these particular housemates still find a way to stay relevant and...
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Lagos-based FilmOne Entertainment has signed an exclusive theatrical distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company Africa for it to distribute the Disney film slate in Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia. The agreement with FilmOne, which commences from September 1st, reaffirms The Walt Disney Company Africa’s commitment to the west African cinema market. The deal covers titles...
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Rape has become more a culture than a crime in Nigeria due to unwilling attitude to regard rape as it is. It is so deep-rooted that we fail to realise the trauma that comes with it. And studies have shown that rape can have a devastating effect on victims if not handled properly. Besides the physical...
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The Federal Government has released more guidelines expected to curb the spread of COVID-19 as more states fully reopen schools on Monday. In a Punch report, it was revealed that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Thursday, stated that schools had been directed to conduct COVID-19 risk assessment every week, while local governments and...
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by Damola M. However, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is a reality check. I do this by asking these simple questions. It is easy to get in a filter bubble and see things from a biased perspective. What is the unbiased truth I am avoiding? Why am I avoiding this? What...
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Few weeks ago, Nigerians on social media were outraged following the news that a Kano-based musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, had been sentenced to death by hanging for reportedly blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad. Activists and citizens alike, wielded loud opinions on the matter, declaring the verdict as extreme and a violation of human rights. However, no...
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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. Soco 165 times https://t.co/lbSOMjy9N8 — Egbon Adugbo (@EmperorDami) September...
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Seeing as the Big Brother Naija reality TV show is a national phenomenon in its own right, it is only fair that an award is dedicated to it, an award show to recognise the individual contributions each housemate made to the show up to the level it is now. Requesting that a dedicated award ceremony...
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“It is up to today’s generation to demand that world leaders from government, business and communities end child rights violations now, once and for all. They must commit to action to make sure every child, has every right” – UNICEF Every child has a right to be protected against all forms of abuse and violence....
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Rape culture in Nigeria is pervasive. It is evident in the way we speak, interact, react and think. It is tightly rooted in an intricate system of patriarchy, cultural beliefs, control and powerful, feeding an environment where sexual violence is justified and normalised. The culture is fueled by the attitude towards gender and sexuality, the...
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Mixed martial arts specialist and Ultimate Fighting Champion’s (UFC) middleweight champion, Isreal Adesanya in a recent interview disclosed how he is feeling about his fight against Paulo Costa a week from now. UFC 253, which is set to hold on the 27th of this month is stacked with some interesting line ups. Following the UFC 252,...
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday, September 16, through the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, announced the approval of a bill seeking the establishment of a new anti-graft agency, Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency (PCRMA). The agency will be charged with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets in Nigeria’s fight against corruption....
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The competition to win the Big Brother Naija contest influences a lot of over the top sentiments among fans of the show, so much so that it almost feels like a presidential race or a high stakes sports tournament. Evictions are marginally agonising, and some fans take it too personally when they have to say...
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The Federal Government on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s 60th anniversary would be a low-key celebration in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, but will be observed from September 2020 to September 30th, 2021. Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the celebration, Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this in Abuja, during the Federal Executive Council meeting, noted that the...
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A couple weeks ago I was trying to hit a few deadlines and sacrificed some sleep in the process. Historically, for me, sleep is always the first thing to go when the priorities pile up (even though I know, of course, that being rested is actually the best way to get your best work done…)....
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The world of sports is riddled with sometimes great and other times bad decisions when it comes signings. Sports analysts sometimes get it right when they speculate that a particular player would fit perfectly into a team, and other times, they couldn’t be more wrong in their prediction of how a particular player would perform...
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Ahead of the coming elections in Edo and Ondo, The United Kingdom (UK) announced Tuesday, that Nigerians responsible for electoral malpractices will be met with strong international sanctions. A statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria stated that several election observers will be deployed on monitoring missions for the upcoming governorship elections in the...
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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. https://twitter.com/adekeye_bolu/status/1306166041316384768?s=20 What is the attack on the Mum? LMAO…....
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For this season of Big Brother Naija, not too many evicted housemates have stayed in the news like Erica and Kiddwaya. This is by no means unusual as most fans of the show are still fixated on the remaining housemates in the house. Rarely has any housemate this season come out with the same level of...
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On October 1, Nigeria will celebrate her 60th anniversary as a sovereign nation, a milestone worth celebrating amidst the numerous challenges that have threatened to tear the nation apart. And, in preparation for the commemoration of the nation’s diamond jubilee, the Federal Government has unveiled a logo with the theme “60 Together.” The unveiling of...
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For the longest time we’ve mauled Ozo relentlessly for being what we believed to be borderline obsession with Nengi. This week, the narrative might just change as a result of the direction Ozo has decided to go. If you recall last week, Nengi gave Ozo the heart breaking revelation that he is not even among...
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With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is one that has garnered massive media attention and we have, over the past few weeks, seen quite a number of activities that have built our interest for September 19th – the D Day. In a...
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