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April 26, 2019

The Late 5: Three killed as Kaduna imposes curfew; Buhari donates $500,000, 350 electoral kits to Guinea-Bissau for election | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three killed as Kaduna imposes curfew The Kaduna state government has imposed a 24-hour-curfew on Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru LGA, following the hostility that started in the area on Thursday evening. The incident claimed three lives and a house razed in the troubled community. Confirming the incident, the... Read More
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April 26, 2019

#DRIF19: Delegates call for renewed action to protect Africa’s Digital Space

Delegates at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum have expressed concern at the spate of violation of human rights online on the African continent. The delegates were speaking at the closing session of the 3-day Forum which held in Lagos, Nigeria, from April 23-25 and welcomed delegates and speakers from across Africa and beyond. The... Read More
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April 26, 2019

4th Republic star, Kate Henshaw and Ferdy Adimefe share thrilling political experience with thought leaders at Thursday Talks Lagos

It was an insightful moment at the April edition of Thursday Talks, the monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens aimed at driving conversations around the demand for good governance driven by active citizenship. In what can be termed a special edition, the participants converged at Filmhouse Cinema, Surulere to watch 4th... Read More
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April 26, 2019

The Xperience Womanity Awards/Conference; prestigious gathering of female entrepreneurs in Africa is set to hold this July

The Xperience Development Hub, organisers of the Xperience Womanity Awards/Conference;  has announced commencement of their annual event. This event which is known to be the most prestigious gathering of female entrepreneurs in Africa will hold her 4th edition in Ghana on the 26th & 27th of July respectively. The founder of the Xperience Development Hub,... Read More
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April 26, 2019

First photos: Denola Grey, Lala Akindoju, Lasisi Elenu, others light up the red carpet at Access Bank’s premiere of Avengers Endgame

Leading commercial and retail bank, Access Bank Plc., again showcased its commitment to offering customers more than banking, as it premiered the new movie, Avengers: Endgame at the FilmHouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The much-anticipated event was delivered with an eclectic mix of style, finesse and fun, with celebrities such as Denola Grey, Lala Akindoju, Delphinator,... Read More
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April 26, 2019

The Bayelsa Assembly approving monthly life pensions for lawmakers has Nigerians on Twitter all riled up

If you need any indication that governance in Nigeria has never been about the people, but about politicians fattening themselves via their proximity to power, look at the decision made by the Bayelsa Assembly on Wednesday to approve life pensions for all its lawmakers in the state. The Bill was sponsored by Peter Akpe, the... Read More
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April 26, 2019

Tade Ogidan is back with ‘Gold Statue’ and the trailer is giving us ‘Diamond Ring’ vibes

Tade Ogidan is back from an eight-year hiatus since Family on Fire was released in 2012, and his latest offering Gold Statue feels tonally similar to his 1998 classic Diamond Ring. But without avenging ghosts wanting their property back after being robbed. (sorry Liz Benson). Ogidan brings back Richard Mofe-Damijo and Sola Sobowale as a couple –... Read More
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April 26, 2019

Toyin Saraki, Debola Williams, Tosin Durotoye amongst others attend the Phenomenal ” High” Stage Play

“High” The Stage Play: A Story Worth Telling In 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria, confirmed that, at least, 14.3 million Nigerians are into drug abuse. The statistics showed that the large demographic involved in drug use and abuse is between 15 and 64 years old. One in seven persons has used a drug.... Read More
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April 26, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of April

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: Buhari on the move again, heads from Maiduguri to the UK for ‘private visit’   Other stories that came your way yesterday: Good riddance! Nnedi Okorafor unfriended a man on Facebook who had sexist views about women   Hey, look, Daenerys as a Nigerian mother is... Read More
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April 26, 2019

The Big 5: Keyamo warns Nigerians against alleged INEC video; Gbajabiamila, 50 reps-elect take campaign to Saudi Arabia | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Gbajabiamila, 50 reps-elect take campaign to Saudi Arabia The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives and preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the position of Speaker in the Ninth National Assembly, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has taken his campaign to Saudi Arabia where... Read More
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April 25, 2019

The Late 5: Two Chinese citizens kidnapped in Nigeria; EFCC arrests 32 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Abeokuta | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Two Chinese citizens kidnapped in Nigeria Two Chinese nationals, Sun Zhixin and Wang Quing Hu, have been kidnapped in Ebonyi, South-east Nigeria. The two men are workers of Tongyi construction company. They were working on a road project in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi when they were forcefully... Read More
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April 25, 2019

Hey, look, Daenerys as a Nigerian mother is the best meme from #GOT’s second episode

While the buzz around the final return of Game of Thrones may have slightly dissipated, the second episode was sweet fan service and farewell as we prepare for the next installment: Battle of Winterfell. Why? Because it’s going to be an absolute bloodbath. That said, the second episode generated a lot of talking points, notably... Read More
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April 25, 2019

From humble beginnings to becoming a dance icon and successful entrepreneur: Kaffy spills all on ”Binging with GameChangers” episode 7

Nigerian dancer, choreographer, dance instructor and fitness coach, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau-Ameh, popularly known as Kaffy, is well-loved and admired for her dancing abilities, and the fact that she successfully turned her passion into a lucrative career. On episode 7 of Binging with GameChangers, she speaks with show host, Seyi Banigbe, about her journey. She has... Read More
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April 25, 2019

Arise Fashion Week ‘Designer of the Year’ recipient Kenneth Ize pays courtesy visit to Zenith Bank

Kenneth Ize, a joint winner of the Arise Fashion Week Award for “Designer of the Year” paid a courtesy visit to Zenith Bank Head Office in a show of appreciation for its support to the Fashion Industry. He was received by the GMD/CEO (Designate), Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu and Executive Director, Mr. Dennis Olisa. The GMD/CEO... Read More
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April 25, 2019

Heard of Meristem Green Fest, the Ultimate Festival for Fitfam lovers happening in Lagos this June?

  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYRyR-yMhaM[/embedyt] Meristem, a leading bespoke investment firm and capital market conglomerate, has announced the launch of its first organic and healthy living festival titled ‘Green Fest’. Date: June 1st, 2019 Time: 8am – 10pm Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos With the running theme, ‘Unjunk,’ Meristem Green Fest was created to encourage... Read More
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April 25, 2019

Good riddance! Nnedi Okorafor unfriended a man on Facebook who had sexist views about women

I follow Nnedi Okorafor on Twitter, and one thing that I have noticed about her online personality is that she does not suffer fools gladly. Whether she’s having a conversation with random internet users about her work, the American political system, pop culture, the everyday micro-aggressions caused by patriarchy and misogyny, or perpetually correcting people... Read More
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April 25, 2019

Hey, the French movie industry has signed an exchange agreement with Nollywood

In an interesting development, the French movie industry (I’m tempted to say Follywood) has signed a mutual agreement with Nollywood, which will help in movie distribution between Nigeria and France. The French movie industry is known as the Cinema of France and according to Pulse, the agreement gives both industry representatives from both countries to... Read More
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April 25, 2019

The Big 5: Oyetola, APC, INEC urge Appeal Court to uphold Osun elections; Senate will pass 2019 budget on April 30 – Saraki | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Oyetola, APC, INEC urge Appeal Court to uphold Osun elections OSUN State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to uphold the governor’s victory in the governorship... Read More
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April 24, 2019

The Late 5: Christian Chukwu receives $50,000 cheque from Femi Otedola; Your performance is satisfactory – Buhari tells Ambode | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari inaugurates reconstructed Ayinke House President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the newly reconstructed Institute of Maternal And Child Health popularly known as Ayinke House located within the premises of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, describing it as a critical and timely intervention by the... Read More
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April 24, 2019

HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019, a fusion of technology and aesthetics, launches in Nigeria!

Leading smartphone brand, Huawei Technologies has unveiled another member to the rank of the company’s Y series of smartphones. Launched today, the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 features the all-new 6.09” Dewdrop display, a unique leather design, 13MP Camera and many more features. The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 is a fusion of the latest technology trends... Read More
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April 24, 2019

Nigerians are still reacting on Twitter ever since Naira Marley said ‘yahoo-yahoo’ isn’t a crime

The internet has been buzzing since artiste Naira Marley, on his Instagram Live, defended internet fraud aka yahoo yahoo by saying it’s the reason why there’s circulation of money in the country. His take is that the average Nigerian won’t have access to money and that it would be only in the hands of the... Read More
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April 24, 2019

ASUU says Aisha Buhari’s plan to establish a private university would be a disaster

In case you haven’t heard, the First Lady Aisha Buhari intends to establish a private university in Kaduna and name it after President Muhammadu Buhari. It will be named Muhammadu Buhari University. How sweet. Not sure if this would be done after Buhari’s second term as president. Still, of all the problems plaguing the country,... Read More
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April 24, 2019

Chris Ngige wants you to know he isn’t worried about doctors leaving the country for greener pastures

At this rate, I’m no longer shocked by statements made by Nigerian politicians. This morning on Channels Television’s breakfast show Sunrise Daily, the minster of labour and employment Chris Ngige was asked a question on brain drain and the deliberate recruitment of Nigerian doctors by foreign embassies in Nigeria to the detriment of the nation’s... Read More
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