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February 2, 2019

First photos: Ethopian national, Sintayehu Legese wins 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Ethopian National, Sintayehu Legese is the winner of the 2019 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon which held today, 10 February.  Legese completed the 42km race in a record time of 2hours 17mins making him the winner of the $50,000 prize money.  Joshua Kipkoror came second by completing the 42km race in 2hours... Read More
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February 2, 2019

Just In: Osinbajo speaks after surviving helicopter mishap

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that he is safe and sound following a crash his helicopter suffered in Kabba, Kogi on Saturday. Professor Osinbajo had departed Abuja around 1pm Saturday on a Chopper ride to Kogi in continuation of the Family Chats & Next Level engagements alongside the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Prof.... Read More
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February 2, 2019

Nigerians are dragging ‘Mr Aye Dee’ for tweeting that an internet shutdown during the elections would combat fake news

Mr Aye Dee, the political analyst whose real name is Mukhtar Alexander Dan’Iyan and can be remembered for getting Google to shut down Linda Ikeji’s blog in 2014, is currently being dragged on social media for wanting an internet shutdown to combat the spread of fake news during the elections. Access to the internet in Nigeria... Read More
The Media Blog
February 2, 2019

Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list are APC candidates for both Rivers and Zamfara.... Read More
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February 1, 2019

FCMB takes support for Tech start-ups to new level, launches ‘Hub One’

Speaking at the official launch of Hub One, Adam Nuru, Managing Director of FCMB, said “the Bank recognizes and believes in the power of technology and youth-driven enterprises. He assured the public that FCMB will continue to invest in initiatives that support and develop Tech start-ups in Nigeria.” According to Bukola Smith, Executive Director, Business... Read More
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February 1, 2019

The Late 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock; Patience Jonathan loses N1 billion to FG | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock The federal government on Friday resumed talks with the leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the ongoing strike in public universities across the country. The lecturers embarked on an indefinite strike on... Read More
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February 1, 2019

A-list celebrities attend Filmhouse Cinemas and Moët & Chandon’s “The Film Gala”

The inaugural edition of The Film Gala®, hosted by Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade,  2010 Miss Black USA Pageant winner and acclaimed actress, and by Toni Tones, singer, songwriter and actress, at the Wings Tower, Victoria Island, and presented by Filmhouse Cinemas, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, was held on the 26th of January, 2019. Filmhouse Cinemas, the premiere... Read More
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February 1, 2019

We love this photo of Genevieve Nnaji hanging out with Danny Glover in LA – and all for a good cause

Queen of Nollywood Genevieve Nnaji is in Los Angeles for The Bail Project with other Hollywood celebrities and personalities. With her directorial debut Lionheart arriving Netflix last month and thus penetrating America, and signing onto a talent agency that represents Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, Nnaji is on the global stage. The aforementioned event had... Read More
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February 1, 2019

Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim picks N1m prize as Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) ends in grandstyle

It was Beeta Universal Arts Foundation’s (BUAF) grand finale for its second Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), led by award winning actress Bikiya Graham-Douglas who is popularly known for her portrayal of Hadiza Bako in the hit T.V series ‘Battleground.’  The competition had such jury members such as veteran actress, Ego Boyo, publisher, Ibiso Graham-Douglas, Publisher... Read More
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February 1, 2019

Pavillon Afriques secures for the first time film section for African film makers and distributors at Cannes Film Festival

Pavillon Afriques, a platform which provides access to African and Black cinema content has acquired an iconic white tent within the Marché du Film (International Village) of the Cannes Film Festival 2019 for African filmmakers, artistes, distributors and key stakeholders in the industry to showcase their content and unique potential. Situated within the Marché du... Read More
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February 1, 2019

Improving broad band coverage is at the heart of the #NextLevel on Technology

The Buhari administration recognises that Internet is critical for building a knowledge economy. Hence, it has supported the set up of 6 regional hubs launched the N-Power Knowledge Programme to train 20,000 young Nigerians in computer programming, hardware and computer maintenance skills. At the Next Level, it plans to create a vibrant gig economy around... Read More
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Fela
February 1, 2019

#IFFR2019: My Friend Fela is an intimate look at Nigeria’s biggest export

Even when the Nigerian film presence at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) appears non-existent this year, Nigeria’s most important cultural export, Fela Anikulapo Kuti pulls off something of a saving grace in the form of the winning documentary, My Friend Fela (Meu Amigo Fela) directed by veteran Brazilian filmmaker, Joel Zito Araújo (Raça, Daughters... Read More
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February 1, 2019

The Big 5: Ganduje enjoys immunity from persecution – Buhari; There will be war if they rig this elections – Uche Secondus | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I never threatened to break up Nigeria if Buhari rigs elections – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied a statement credited to him that he would fight to divide Nigeria if President Buhari rigs the February 16 presidential election. Obasanjo made the denial through... Read More
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INEC
January 31, 2019

BREAKING: INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list are APC candidates for both Rivers and Zamfara. According to Cable News, a court of appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, had ruled the... Read More
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January 31, 2019

The Late 5: I will not be voting for either Buhari or Atiku – Wole Soyinka; CCT to resume Onnoghen’s trial on February 4 | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel for February elections The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is deploying no fewer than 20, 000 officers and marshals for the upcoming general elections across the country. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, said this at the 1st Quarter 2019 Strategy Session with... Read More
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January 31, 2019

Olumide Oworu will make you believe in the power of your PVC in political short film ‘Choices’

Artistry Media, the collective of Baridakara Nwilene (producer), Alfa Faruk Umar (writer), and Joshua Tosto (director) and announced as winner of the $5000 grant courtesy of the Lagos Film Academy Film for Life project have released their short film titled Choices. Aligning with Nigeria’s election season which the theme of the film project leans towards,... Read More
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Ghana
January 31, 2019

Ghana’s New Tribe: The Future Awards Africa unveils 50 outstanding young Ghanaians

Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled the coveted list of young Ghanaians with outstanding achievements in 2018. The Future Awards Africa seeks to acknowledge inspiring young people aged 18 to 31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and innovation. The recognition of Ghana’s New Tribe is part of... Read More
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Capernaum
January 31, 2019

#IFFR2019Review: Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum is a triumph

Editor’s Note:  Our in-house critic, Wilfred Okiche, was invited to the International Film Festival Rotterdam and is sending dispatches from the front lines of global film, enjoy. In present-day Lebanon, Zain, a street-smart kid is brought into a courtroom, facing charges of stabbing an adult. On interrogation, he reveals he wants to sue his parents.... Read More
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January 31, 2019

Here’s why iLLBliss won’t be starring in a movie soon since making his debut in ‘King of Boys’

Undoubtedly, Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys was a smash and it has its talented cast to thank for that. Importantly, the performances of Reminisce and iLLBliss, two rappers making their Nollywood debut and also simultaneously harnessing their bad-boy personas of their music careers for the film. In a Pulse exclusive, iLLBliss has revealed that he... Read More
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January 31, 2019

The Big 5: I will concede if I lose in free, fair elections – Atiku; Buhari’s suspension of Onnoghen fair, balanced – Tinubu | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I will concede if I lose free, fair elections – Atiku On the televised town hall show The Candidates and hosted by journalist Kadaria Ahmed on NTA Wednesday night, APC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said that he would concede in the February 16 elections if... Read More
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January 30, 2019

The Late 5: Nigerian ‘police officers’ caught on video killing unarmed civilian; Declare your assets publicly, Afenifere tells Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I don’t give a damn if APC loses in Zamfara – Senator Marafa Senator Kabiru Marafa of APC, Zamfara, has blamed his party the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the current crisis rocking it in the state. Marafa also said he does not give a damn if APC loses... Read More
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