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December 6, 2018

Call Oshiomhole to order, his words have become irritating to most Nigerians – Okorocha tells Buhari

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo says the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has in less than six months, enthroned the culture of rascality into the party, and has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the party chair to order.  Reacting to a recent statement by Oshiomhole where he said... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Brace yourselves, Anthony Joshua is ready to fight either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder

It has been a big and exciting year for the boxing world following three of the game’s biggest heavyweight names, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, all being involved in a title match this year. The Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the Fury/Wilder fight last weekend and in a controversial decision, the match... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie holds 11th edition of creative writing workshop

To mark the end of her 2018 Purple Hibiscus Trust Creative Writing Workshop, celebrated author and novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie treated her students, family and fans to a literary evening on November 30, 2018, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The event was organised in partnership with Trace TV and Venator Partners Ltd. Adichie expressed her appreciation... Read More
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December 6, 2018

 Tiwa Savage, Falz, Adekunle Gold and others speak out for #VoteYourFuture Campaign

Nigerian stars Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Falz, Mayorkun, Orezi, Slimcase, Bamike Olawunmi(AKA Bam Bam), Betty Harry and Jane Michael Ekanem have added their voices to ONE’s #VoteYourFuture Campaign. For the campaign, the superstars speak out on why each vote counts and how the future of Nigeria is in the hands of the youth. This campaign... Read More
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December 6, 2018

This is why 11 people took art into the Ikoyi Prison

The conventional way of getting artworks to the public is to get a facility, invite art lovers and persons with the financial muscle to purchase the art items off the shelf. However, for Clara Aden – real name Elizabeth Omolara Adenugba – using art for humanitarianism is the ‘real deal’. Clara Aden, in a rather maverick manner,... Read More
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December 6, 2018

#WhatStateWillYouRepresent? The Future Awards Africa 2018 invites generate excitement

The 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s biggest youth event continues to generate online and offline excitement and anticipation with its event invite and style guide showcasing the best of Nigeria’s people, culture, resources, and diversity. The invitation card design reflects the unique elements that bind us together as a nation... Read More
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December 6, 2018

If you missed AFRIFF, here are movie reviews written by eight Nigerian critics

This year’s African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended last month, with conversations on issues affecting cinema on the African continent, talent development opportunities and an array of exciting networking events. Out of 140 movies that was entered for screening at the festival, Nollywood racked up thirty, including the highly anticipated Faraday Okoro-directed movie Nigerian Prince.... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Quickteller launches e-commerce platform for its consumers

Shoppers across  Nigeria can now make online purchases from over 100 international shops, pay in Naira and have their items delivered to their doorstep locally without stress, courtesy of Quicktellers Global Mall. Quickteller global mall was launched out of the desire to provide solutions that make daily life transactions easier and more convenient. Not only... Read More
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December 6, 2018

BREAKING: Kano Court restrains State Assembly from further investigation of Governor Ganduje

A High court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Kano House of Assembly lacks the power to investigate the $5 million bribery allegation against Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a judgement delivered by Justice Ahmad Badamasi on Thursday, he said collecting bribe from contractors is a criminal offence in section 115 and 116 of penal code, and as such... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Toyin Abraham talks Nollywood, difficult beginnings and how 2017 was her breakthrough in new interview

Not many actors in Yoruba movies have been able to cross over into English films, and maintain ubiquity and relevance. But Toyin Abraham, with a catalogue spanning over 100 movies since she started acting in 2003, ranks high on the list. Her Nollywood takeover is slightly hard to trace; her signature comedy chops ever so... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Bambooks launches digital library

Start-up company, Bambooks has launched a digital library geared towards providing unlimited access to books for Nigerians. During a press conference held recently, Bambooks founder and CEO, Ugo Okoye, said, “Bambooks will not only entertain and educate people but also improve literacy levels, break the cycle of poverty and create a better future for Nigerians.” According to... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Bowen University reacts to alleged students’ rampage on campus

Africa’s largest Baptist University and one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions of higher learning, Bowen University, has added another feather to its cap by intensifying their fight against the ongoing scourge of drug abuse and other social vices in our society which have become rampant today. Dedicated to the primary goal of raising God-fearing leaders and... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: ‘Resident Evil’ reboot finds director; Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Abraham in divorce row | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Aimakhu still in divorce row In a series of posts on Instagram, the actor revealed that Toyin Aimakhu, now Toyin Abraham, has been stalling their divorce for the past three years.... Read More
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December 6, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC charges NBA President, Usoro over N1.4b fraud; Aisha Buhari speaks on fraud committed by her alleged associate | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, a N1.4 billion fraud charge against the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Paul Usoro (SAN), for allegedly converting and laundering the fund belonging to the Akwa Ibom government, “sometime... Read More
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December 5, 2018

The Late 5: Oshiomhole lambasts Okorocha, Amosun over defection of loyalists; Ambode’s Commissioner resigns, dumps APC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday preside over a ‘Special Federal Executive Council’ (FEC) meeting to deliberate on the 2019 draft budget proposal. Presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, who disclosed this to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Festival of ideas, TEDxArkilla holds this Saturday and we are ready for it

Last year, Sokoto had its first TED-like experience with TEDxArkilla. On Saturday, 8th of December, 2018, the second iteration of TEDxArkilla will hit the city of Sokoto at the much-revered Sultan Maccido Ultra-Modern Auditorium by 9:00am. A dazzling array of speakers and performers will combine to challenge and inspire the audience at this ‘festival of... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Oby Ezekwesili says gays, lesbians will be treated equally in her government

2019 Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has said social justice in her government will include members of the LGBT community. She said this when asked, in an interactive session in the United Kingdom, by activist, Bisi Alimi if the Nigeria of her dreams will include members of the... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Just In: 45 parties adopt PDP’s Atiku as presidential candidate

The Chairman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and a former Governor of Osun, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has announced that 45 other opposition parties have formally adopted the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar as its candidate in the 2019 elections. Oyinlola said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening... Read More
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December 5, 2018

2 powerful people frustrating my husband’s government – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has alleged that two powerful personalities in government are behind the slow pace of the country’s development under the current administration. Speaking at a conference organised by Project 4+4 in Abuja, the wife of the President said that the government had achieved a lot but could have achieved more... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Netflix is planning to produce more original shows from Africa in 2019

In 2018 alone, Netflix has shown its interest in African content with the acquisition of Akin Omotosho’s award-winning South African drama Vaya and Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart. We know the streaming giant has the spending wallet and capacity which it has shelled out in making in-house original shows and external commissioning, making the service peerlessly the... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Marvel unveils second trailer for ‘Captain Marvel’; “Surviving R.Kelly” docu-series shut down over gun threat | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Police release Small Doctor, put him on one-year probation Adekunle Temitope known as Small Doctor, 22, had been paraded with his gang by the Lagos State Police Command on Monday, December 3, 2018, after he was arrested... Read More
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December 5, 2018

The Big 5: Police, Army release casualty figures from attacks by bandits and Boko Haram in Zamfara and Yobe; I won’t rest until Chibok girls are released – Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said eight soldiers have been confirmed dead in an attack on its base in Buni Gari, Yobe by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction of Boko Haram, on Saturday. “Eight of our gallant troops paid the supreme price while over 10... Read More
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December 4, 2018

Dignitaries, Celebrities turn out for Grand Premiere of Chief Daddy

On Sunday, all roads led to the grand premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Chief Daddy, which took place in the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The EbonyLife Films production, directed by Niyi Akimolayan, was screened for guests who got the chance to view the movie for the very first time. In line with the... Read More
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