News broke out today the Nigerian Law School paid N32 million illegally into the account of an unnamed cleaner over a period of 12 months. This was revealed to the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Thursday by the Office of the Auditor-General of the federation. The Auditor-General, Anthony Ayine, said he uncovered several anomalies...
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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 ones we today: 1. Reason 114 of why I like living alone: If...
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On the streets of Twitter this Friday, Nigerians are expressing their opinions on a recent update concerning a remedy to the coronavirus that has shaken Nigeria and the world. Three months ago, the federal government via the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), okayed the arrival of COVID-Organics (COV), a herbal mixture from...
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Next-rated singer and performer, Rema has got everyone talking following the latest song he dropped for his fans and followers. While there are a lot of things to talk about from the song which he used as a message to tell fans how much he loves women, fans are particularly concerned about the lyrics of...
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Infamous surgeon, Dr. Anu Adepoju of MedContour is reported to have been arrested on Wednesday and is to be tried at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on several criminal charges. Following her arrest on Wednesday, the trial of cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anu of MedContour Services Ltd is about to kick off at the Federal High...
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Fact, they say, is stranger than fiction. Whoever said this should have found a way to infuse the term ‘history’ within the quote. Most of these facts we often think to be bizarre, were once the reality of a people. On Twitter this Friday, one of these bizarre realities became the subject of discussion, as...
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Popular Twitter user, Dr. Funmilayo appears to be a man of his words, as he has shown up with the “legal steps” he promised his accuser, Bola Aseyan. On Friday, he posted on the microblogging site, screenshots of the legal documents he served Bola on the charge of defamation. He explained that he emailed the...
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Explosive allegations detailing deep-set corruption in the Nigerian Law school hit social media early Friday, causing an anticipated uproar. In a comprehensive report, the office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Anyine, declared that it had uncovered several discrepancies in the financial statements of the Nigerian Law School. The report claimed that the Nigerian...
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A fresh update on the Seyitan and D’banj saga has drawn reactions from social media users this Friday. Following a thread by popular Nigerian activist, Segun Awosanya, AKA Segalink, Nigerians who had expressed interest, in this case, are being drawn back to events leading up to the moment where the case is now. His thread...
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The final online contest of the on-going Trophy Extra Special Band Battle witnessed a night of rhythmic and musical artistry over the weekend, as six contestants slugged it out for the top spot. Trophy Extra Special Stout Live Band Battle competition is an initiative of International Breweries Plc, makers of NEW Trophy Stout, made with...
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Nigeria has long struggled with getting elections right. Because of this many of our election milestones have come in the last 20 of the country’s 60 year history, including the country’s first civilian to civilian handover between rival parties. But there is a lot that remains to be fixed and the YIAGA’s townhall and virtual...
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Host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu decided to focus on yet another lady who had a lot of ‘man drama’ on last night’s episode of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show. Frodd, Venita and Omashola Elozonam was asked if he had an idea of what was going on, and his response was that he did notice...
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“A free and fair election is evidence of Democracy. Can we truly say we have a free and fair election process in Nigeria?” These words welcomed the audience to the “Fixing Nigerian Elections” town hall debate held on Channels TV. It enunciated the need for a discussion on the failing electoral system in Nigeria. Honourable...
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A bill seeking to strip the president of the powers to order for forfeiture of assets of accused persons has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The discretionary power previously granted to the president to order for forfeiture of assets was on Thursday, transferred to the judges of a High Court. The bill,...
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Amongst the several stumbling blocks for women in politics, questions about their state of origin upon marriage is one of them, and a troubling one at that. Such is the situation that greets Mrs. Opunimi Akinkugbe’s nomination as a non-career Ambassador by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari, selected the indigene of Abonnema local government area...
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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 are the ones we saw today: 1. Nigerian porn cinematographers, abeg stop shooting your videos inside bush...
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“How is the government spending COVID-19 funds?” a troubling question that plagues the minds of many Nigerians. June edition of Thursday Talks; a monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens aimed at driving conversations around the demand for good governance driven by active citizenship, attempted answering this question and establishing the importance of holding...
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Instagram ‘Big Boy,’ Ramon Igbalode Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi and Olalekan Jacon Ponle a.k.a Mr. Woodberry have been extradited to the United States following their detention and arrest in Dubai. Following the latest updates on the event, Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news, with many expressing mixed feelings about the development....
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Amongst the several stumbling blocks for women in politics, questions about their state of origin upon marriage is one of them, and a troubling one at that. Such is the situation that greets Mrs. Opunimi Akinkugbe’s nomination as a non-career Ambassador by President Muhammadu Buhari. https://twitter.com/yew1e/status/1278565386166964224?s=19 President Buhari, selected the indigene of Abonnema local...
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Leading retail shopping outlet, Maryland Mall has announced the 4th anniversary of its commissioning to the public. The shopping hotspot is the leading neighborhood retail and entertainment centre in Lagos and plays host to a mix of local and international brands including Shoprite, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Uber, Workstation, Medplus, Miniso, PEP amongst...
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To say that Nigeria is a country with huge diversities would be an understatement. The country has diverse tribes and ethnic groups. In hindsight, our diversity can be harnessed to attain economic growth based on the multiplicity of ideas and solutions that could emerge from this wealth of people resources, but that has unfortunately not...
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Passionate reactions from Nigerians trailed the latest news on the Fintech Startup, OPay, following reports that the company would be shutting down all its businesses in Nigeria except for the payment services. OPay to shut all Nigerian operations excluding payment. Another start-up killed, employees returned back to status quo, join the queue again. Nigeria is...
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The Nigerian Film Industry, Nollywood, as it is fondly called, is one of the largest in the world with an estimated annual production of 2700 movies. Ranked third just behind Hollywood and Bollywood, the industry appears to have been underrated for a while, following the mass production of low budget movies which are even underrated...
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Ingressive for Good (I4G) is a non-profit dedicated to empowering African youth with micro-scholarships, technical training, and talent placement. Their mission is to create and increase the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources. “We believe it is our responsibility to empower, inspire, educate, and connect the next generation of African tech...
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Anger and rage bellowed through Twittersphere as Nigerians received news of the increment of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N123:50 to N143:80 per litre. The 16.4 percent increase in fuel price was announced on Wednesday by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). Whilst the PPPRA gave no...
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Grammy nominee, Burna Boy is being celebrated today on social media by his fans on Twitter. In celebration of his birthday, they tagged it #BurnaDay, and many are expressing how much love they have for the talented singer. From sharing photos and clips of the artiste to posts on how he has been a source...
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We can blame coronavirus for the way the theatrical window keeps shrinking, and the high flux of Nollywood movies towards streaming platforms like Netflix. The streamer’s Nollywood library has expanded more than ever, bringing in old titles and fairly new ones to as many eyeballs as possible. It’s becoming fashionable to watch Nollywood (and whinge...
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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, it is imperative to create conversations that are targeted towards not only ensuring a free and fair election, but also ensuring a seamless and hassle-free election. While a few Nigerians, old and young may appear oblivious to the need for conversations as such, a few Nigerians are looking ahead...
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Relationships remained the theme on Day 19 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show. On last night’s episode, fans of the show were able to get a glimpse into what is arguably the most controversial relationship in the house. Frodd and Esther Show host, Ebuka began by playing clips of Frodd and Esther...
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Nigeria is obsessed with ethnic boundaries and indigene based politics. We see it pop up in all levels of government, in the public service and even in private interactions between citizens. Long held stereotypes about different ethnic groups are used as ‘valid’ evidence to discriminate against citizens and hoard perks and benefits. As a result...
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