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November 15, 2018

The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has dragged online medium, Daily Nigerian, and its publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar before a Federal High Court in Kano, instituting a N3billion suit against them for alleged defamation of character, slander and libel through publications and release of video clips alleging that the governor was involved in... Read More
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King of boys
November 15, 2018

Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas

AY Makun’s Merry Men and Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys are leading the pack for the highest grossing Nollywood movies this year. This is according to FilmHouse Cinemas which declared that Merry Men had amassed N230million in the past 7 weeks while King of Boys, released late last month has grossed N100million at the cinemas... Read More
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November 15, 2018

All is set for fourth edition of The Beatz Awards where music professionals will be celebrated

The diverse and unique award platform ‘THE BEATZ AWARDS’ returns for her 4th year tagged ‘THE QUADRANT’ and as with her previous years is expected to celebrate the year’s biggest and brightest professionals in Nigerian music production, business and distribution. ‘THE BEATZ AWARDS’ is a very artistic and stimulating award platform, which celebrates the core... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Governor Okowa promises Super Eagles $25,000 for every goal scored in South Africa

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has promised the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored at Saturday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the ‘Bafana Bafana’ of South Africa in Johannesburg, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The governor who disclosed this on Wednesday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, where he along with some members of the state executive council, watched the... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Adaku Ufere-Awoonor, Chris Ogunlowo, Owen Omogiafo… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Corporate Nigeria

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 7th consecutive year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning. From boardrooms to high rise hotel lobbies, business class flights and multi-city stopovers, these guys and gals operate at the highest levels. Adaku Ufere-Awoonor... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Is John Abayomi the founder of popular news outlet Instablog9ja?

For years, there’s been a mysteriousness about who owns popular news outlet Instablog9ja. It’s also slightly part of the appeal of the platform, which exploded into popular imagination in 2015 and currently boasts of a hefty followership base of 1.8 million. Early this morning, controversial, top-tier blogger Linda Ikeji revealed an exclusive on her eponymous... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum

The Nigerian Governors Forum has constituted a committee to re-strategise and dialogue with President Muhammadu Buhari on the proposed N30, 000 minimum wage, with the aim of working out a formula to quickly resolve the issues associated with it. Speaking to newsmen after an emergency meeting of the forum late Wednesday in Abuja, Chairman of the forum and... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Goethe-Institut Nigeria is running a series of events to celebrate Animation Film Day

There’s currently a renaissance of the animation film industry in Nigeria because recently, we have reported about two upcoming animated films – Niyi Akinmolayan’s The Passport of Mallam Ilia under Magic Carpet Studios, and adapted from the Cyprien Ekwensu novel of the same name and Frogeck from Anthill Studios. Even before these projects became public... Read More
The Media Blog
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November 15, 2018

Oga Bello’s highly anticipated Yoruba series ‘Alágbára’ set to premiere on StarTimes

Since October, Nollywood stalwart Adebayo Salami a.k.a. Oga Bello has been in the news for his buzzy new Yoruba series Alagbara. Alagbara is a 26-episode series that, according to him, focuses on the power, influence and manipulative abilities of women. “The series shall address diverse societal issues and entails lessons for everyone  from all walks... Read More
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November 15, 2018

AFRIFF 2018: Here are the 30 Nollywood movies that made it to the final screening selection

The ongoing African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) kicked off officially on Sunday at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Lekki, and it’s been a melting pot of African cinema and for film practitioners to converge. Opening with the visually arresting South African movie Sew the Winter to My Skin, the festival will close on November 16 with... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Eko Atlantic responds to Davido’s complaints; Olamide confirms OLIC 5 date | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Eko Atlantic replies Davido’s complaints The singer had complained that the officials at Eko Atlantic refused to allow him use the place for his show: So my show this December at eko Atlantic Was not approved …... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is heading to Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix is constantly proving why it’s the most dominant player in the streaming market, still expanding and updating its content library with original programming. According to Variety, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been picked up by Netflix. Ejiofor wrote the script adapted from the William Kamkwamba bestselling... Read More
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November 15, 2018

The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Some Igbo leaders comprising members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo Leaders of Thought, the intelligentsia among others, on Wednesday, resolved to support the candidacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi in the 2019 election. According to the... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Eko Atlantic’s reply to Davido’s complaint, Ini Edo, Olumuyiwa’s comment on sneaky slavery, others

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. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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November 14, 2018

The Late 5: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s surety, Senator Abaribe to pay N100m over his disappearance; ICPC says it will handle petition against Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An Abuja High Court has ordered the Senator representing Abia-South, Enyinnaya Abaribe and two others who stood as sureties for the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to deposit N100 million each as bail bond into the court’s account within two months..  Justice Binta... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Governor Ganduje’s silence on the students stranded in Sudan is a cause for concern

The fate of Kano students currently on scholarship at Elrazi University in Khartoum, Sudan hangs in the balance as the university has stopped the students from attending classes due to the inability of the Kano government to pay their tuition and other fees. And while this decision by the university has been communicated to the Kano government... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Nigeria is lagging behind on all fronts | Here’s what the 2018 Africa Energy Review has to say

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Jibril Ojolowo Background This report is a snapshot of Africa’s current energy industry using data from the recently published BP Statistical Review of World Energy as well as the data banks of the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)) aimed at highlighting trends, challenges... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Tony Nwulu, Eunice Atuejide, Adebo Ogundoyin… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Politics

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the political arena. From high powered legislators passing game-changing bills to presidential aspirants, these 10 aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Eunice Atuejide Feminists may scoff... Read More
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November 14, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in entertainment. From singers taking indigenous sounds to the other side, to movie stars attempting a third act, these are the 10 that matter the most. Temidayo Abudu... Read More
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Akeredolu
November 14, 2018

Between Akeredolu’s highhandedness and the dismissed journalists lies a hatred for press freedom

Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria was a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), a position of influence in Nigeria’s legal profession. On many occasions in the past before his entrant into mainstream politics, he championed the cause and defended the rights of deprived Nigerians. But that seems to be a... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: #GameOfThrones brings ‘winter’ in April; Stan Lee and daughter created one more superhero before he died | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Winter is coming in April! HBO revealed in a promotional video Tuesday, that the new eighth installment and final season for the hit fantasy series “Game of Thrones” will arrive in April 2019, with no specific date offered. It is... Read More
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November 14, 2018

The Big 5: Those criticising my choice of running mate didn’t vote for me – El-Rufai; 2,045 PVCs stolen from INEC office in Akwa Ibom | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna on Tuesday reacted to criticisms trailing his choice of Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, a fellow Muslim, as his running mate in the 2019 governorship election in the state, saying she was considered most competent for the job. The governor, who disclosed this... Read More
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November 14, 2018

Three years after, the Buhari administration’s war against the judiciary remains unabated

In the build-up to the 2015 Presidential elections, a recurrent issue about the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari was his ability to conform to the dictates of democracy. There was a general fear by all stakeholders as Buhari’s public record negates all that democracy represents. During his time as military Head of... Read More
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November 13, 2018

Keen on preserving heritage, Osun launches fashion social enterprise ‘Ijinle’

The governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Chairman, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Sir Wale Adeeyo; Adebola Williams; Founder, LDA Couture, Lanre Da Silva; were among the personalities who witnessed the graduation of the first stream of trainees to power a new fashion social enterprise focused... Read More
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Buhari
November 13, 2018

The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says available information from the recent strategy meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), reveals that the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are currently cash strapped and in a dilemma on how to source... Read More
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