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January 7, 2019

Samson Siasia, Joseph Yobo, others to play at the TAP iNitiative #PVCFootball Awareness Match

Super Eagles 1994 and 2013 AFCON winners will be playing a PVC novelty match at the Legacy stadium, inside National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on the 9th of February 2019. This novelty match tagged ‘#PVCFootball’ is organised by TAP iNitiative a nongovernmental and non-partisan organization that advocates for young people’s role in the national reawakening of socio political... Read More
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January 7, 2019

Civic Monitor launches Know-Your-Candidates tool to help voters compare presidential candidates

Civic Monitor, a civil society organisation driving a new wave of engagement in the democratic process, today unveiled its Know-Your-Candidates (KYC) tool – www.kyc.civicmonitor.com – for Nigerian voters. With just over a month to the elections, KYC presents the profile, promises and issue positions of the presidential candidates in a simple format and enables voters to compare the... Read More
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January 7, 2019

#AmaechiTapes: Former aide to Amaechi admits the Minister could make such statements but…

Following the release of a series of tapes on the internet where the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is quoted to have said that people are dying, poverty is increasing and that things have gotten worse since Buhari assumed office in 2015, a former aide to the Minister, Ibim Semenitari has spoken in defence of the Minister. According... Read More
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January 7, 2019

Five of Doris Ariole’s movies has made it to iROKO Tv’s viewers’ choice top 20 movies for 2018

Streaming platform iROKO Tv has released its 2018 viewers’ choice top 20 and five movies by Doris Ariole made the selection. Based on audience and ratings on the streamer, Ariole’s movies were widely watched and which is an impressive way to round off the year for the filmmaker. The movies – Akunne, Never Yours, Expired... Read More
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January 7, 2019

The Big 5: Opposition parties plan nationwide protest against IGP on January 15; I did not boo Buhari – Melaye | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today Opposition parties plan nationwide protest against IGP on January 15 According to Punch, opposition parties on Sunday have resolved to begin a nationwide protest from January 15 for President Buhari to name a new Inspector-General of Police.  Although it is to believed that the current IGP... Read More
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January 6, 2019

The Late 5: #Amaechitapes: Omokri releases new audio alleging Amaechi criticised Buhari; February polls are about the future of Nigeria – Peter Obi | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today. #Amaechitapes: Omokri releases new audio alleging Amaechi criticised Buhari Following the release of a leaked audio clip from former Presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri alleging that Rotimi Amaechi criticised President Buhari, which buzzed and rippled on social media, Omokri has released another fresh audio to corroborate his claim.... Read More
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January 6, 2019

Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni, others emerge winners at Soundcity MVP awards (Full list)

It was night of glitz and super performances, as the 3rd Edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards, one of the biggest awards in Africa held late Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. Top awards on the night were won by Burna Boy for a stellar year 2018 as he won four awards in major categories: ‘Listeners Choice’, Song... Read More
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January 5, 2019

The Late 5: Amaechi reportedly caught in leaked audio criticising Buhari; February Polls: Ooni of Ife warns politicians against violence | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today Amaechi criticises Buhari in leaked audio Transportation minister and the Director-General of the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation Rotimi Amaechi was caught on tape reportedly criticising President Buhari. In a ten seconds audio clip posted on Twitter by Reno Omokiri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Amaechi can... Read More
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January 5, 2019

The Big 5: FG meeting with Labour leaders leads to deadlock; Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Cherubim and Seraphim tells Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Christian leaders urge Buhari Nearly a year since the abduction of Leah Sharibu by terrorist group Boko Haram, leaders of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria on Friday at the State House, Abuja, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure... Read More
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January 5, 2019

Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New Year day, Governor Abdulaziz Yari, has said that he is ready to vacate office if that is what is required to restore peace and security to... Read More
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January 4, 2019

UPDATE: Police speaks on Dino Melaye’s arrest, reveals condition of Senator

The Nigeria Police says the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye who turned himself in for arrest on Friday, over an alleged offence of criminal conspiracy and attempted culpable homicide, committed on 19th July, 2018,  is currently in its custody for investigation, and subsequently, taken to Police hospital, Abuja for medical attention where he has been... Read More
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January 4, 2019

The Late 5: Dino Melaye finally surrenders to police; panic in Sweden as hospital admits suspected Ebola patient, other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today. Dino Melaye surrenders to police According to Premium Times, embattled Nigerian lawmaker senator Dino Melaye has reportedly submitted himself for an arrest to the police after seven days of a siege on his Abuja residence. About 20 officers of the police were at Melaye’s residence on Friday, December 28... Read More
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January 4, 2019

PDP lied, There is no blood relationship between Amina Zakari and Buhari – Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to widespread criticisms about the choice of  Hajiya Amina Zakari, an alleged niece to President Muhammadu Buhari and National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the Chairman of the electoral body, Mahmood Yakubu to head the National Collation Center Committee for the 2019 Presidential election. In a statement by the... Read More
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January 4, 2019

Just In: Dino Melaye turns himself in to police

The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has finally surrendered himself to the police for arrest following an eight-day siege on his Abuja residence by men of the force. The embattled lawmaker who has been accused of Criminal Conspiracy and attempted Culpable Homicide, committed on 19th July, 2018, when he and armed thugs allegedly attacked a police personnel; Sgt.... Read More
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January 4, 2019

Genevive Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ is now streaming on Netflix today!

Only recently marking 20 years in Nollywood, Genevieve Nnaji’s buzzy, directorial debut Lionheart is a love letter to Nigeria. After having its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Lionheart amassed so much dizzying publicity in part because of Nnaji’s perennial, effortless charm. And also her talents. Towards the end of last year,... Read More
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January 4, 2019

Nollywood can no longer manipulate box office numbers and we have CEAN to thank for that

2019 is off to a good start in Nollywood, in the context of authentic box office information and data. I have bemoaned the manipulation of box office numbers by filmmakers when they release a movie, a disturbing trend that has gone unchecked for too long because of a glaring lack of box office infrastructure. But... Read More
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January 4, 2019

Nigerian women are scorching the internet with their tweets on R. Kelly and we are here for it

The internet is buzzing right now and R. Kelly is responsible. In a shocking Lifetime six-part docuseries that premiered yesterday night titled Surviving R. Kelly, friends, family, and accusers opened up about their alleged relationships with the R&B singer who has been accused of pursuing relationships with underage women – several of whom he allegedly met... Read More
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January 4, 2019

British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for the 2019 BAFTA Rising Star Award

2018 was Cynthia Erivo’s year, successfully making the transition to film after an impressive footprint from stage acting. If you haven’t heard of the British-Nigerian actress before now, then start with the 2018 Steve McQueen heist thriller Widows, where she was bursting with adrenaline and her sinewy body gliding through scenes. (She works out, and you... Read More
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January 4, 2019

The Big 5: FG moves to avert nationwide strike, to hold meeting with NLC today; Amaechi gives contractor two weeks to complete Lagos-Ibadan rail project, other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today. FG moves to avert nationwide strike, to hold crucial meeting wit NLC today Following the failure of the federal government to implement the new minimum wage before the December 31 ultimatum, there will be a crucial meeting in Abuja today to avert NLC’s planned nationwide... Read More
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January 3, 2019

The Late 5: I won’t disappoint Nigerians – Buhari; I’m ready to vacate office to restore security in Zamfara – Governor Yari, other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today: I won’t disappoint Nigerians – President Buhari At the State House in Abuja today, President Buhari was decorated Grand Patron of the Nigerian Media Merit Award by the Board of Trustees of the prime media awards organisation in the country. In his acceptance speech, Buhari vowed not to... Read More
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January 3, 2019

Sanwo-Olu’s name appearing on this year’s Coachella lineup poster is the first big internet joke of 2019

In Lagos, Sanwo-Olu’s face is everywhere and you can’t escape it. The APC politician who is looking to be the next governor of the state has his campaign posters plastered on literally anything, and looming down from billboards like an all-knowing god. It’s almost suffocating, and his omnipresence is strongly indicative of an airtight publicity.... Read More
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January 3, 2019

Black girl magic! Letitia Wright is the highest box office earner of 2018

According to Fandango, Letitia Wright is the highest box office earner of 2018! Black. Girl. Magic. Wright earnings totalled at $1.55b, beating her fellow Black Panther co-stars Chadwick Boseman, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Florence Kasumba and Sebastian Stan, who individually earned $1.38b, followed by Samuel L. Jackson ($1.29b), Chris Pratt ($1.1b), and Josh Brolin ($1b). The... Read More
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January 3, 2019

Nkechi ‘Ink’ Eze of Aso Ebi Bella dances at MAPOLY, plus all the fun that went down at the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion

Opeyemi Awoyemi of Jobberman Nigeria, an online career portal; Ink Eze of Aso Ebi Bella, an online platform that focuses on weddings and aso ebi;  as well as the delectable professional photographer, Busola Dakolo, were announced as speakers for the Pulse Talk Series. The event was the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion at the Moshood Abiola... Read More
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