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November 3, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Lil Kesh, Israel Ogunseye, Korede Bello, 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 3, 2018

The Late 5: Oshiomhole lambasts Okorocha, Amosun; My relationship with Atiku has nothing to do with 2019 – Tinubu | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has debunked reports that he was working with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2019 elections. Tinubu in reacting to the insinuation by a member of the PDP Board of... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
November 3, 2018

Minimum wage: Governors earn same salaries, yet some argue against paying equal wage – Falana speaks

Activist-lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said it will be illegal for states to determine what they can pay as minimum wage. Falana who was guest speaker at a Conference/roundtable organised by the International Press Centre (IPC) to mark this year’s International Day to end Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI),... Read More
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November 3, 2018

Joseph Benjamin lands role in Oprah Winfrey’s TV show ‘Greenleaf’ and here’s what we think

As Hollywood-based Nigerian actors like David Oyelowo, Yvonne Orji, John Boyega and more continue to make strides in the world of film and television, Nollywood actors are increasingly showing that they can pull their weight in the same space. Thanks to Atlanta-based talent outfit People Store Agency and cast agent Chase Paris, Joseph Benjamin is... Read More
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November 3, 2018

Apple launches iPhone Xs in Nigeria, offers Glo 36GB bundled data with iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max

Apple, the world’s leading smartphone maker, on Friday, launched iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max in Nigeria at the Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos. Popularly referred to as ‘The Big Screens,’ the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are Apple’s most recent products right after the iPhone X and iPhone 8 plus. It is a worthy upgrade... Read More
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November 3, 2018

Ganduje dismisses the 4 clips showing him ‘rousingly’ collecting dollars; President Buhari receives an attestation to his ‘lost’ WAEC certificate | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. After killing one of the two aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Hauwa Amina Liman, members of a factional Boko Haram sect, ISWAP, who kidnapped Leah Sharibu, demanded N100 billion ransom for her release. A diplomatic source who spoke with them, claiming to... Read More
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November 2, 2018

Lagos govt. celebrates improved social media presence, upgraded website as latest “milestones”

The Government of Lagos on Friday celebrated what it described as “milestones” as it unveiled an upgraded official website for the state government and improved social media presence. As posted on its official Twitter handle on Friday, the government said the initiative was in accordance with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode‘s policy of inclusiveness, adding that the Commissioner... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
November 2, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Leo Dasilva, Femi Adesina on Buhari’s WAEC certificate, Gimba Kakanda, 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
Opinion
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November 2, 2018

The Late 5: Nigerians ought to commend us for our achievements thus far – Buhari; Labour adamant, says no going back on strike action | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: After months and years (since 2015) of controversy about his ‘missing result’ and claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his O’Level certificates were in the custody of the military, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on Friday presented the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate... Read More
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November 2, 2018

“I spent close to 9 years in boarding school with Gen. Yar’Adua” | President Buhari ecstatic over WAEC result

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his joy over the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate result given to him by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on November 2, 2018, at the State House. In a statement on Twitter, President Buhari said he is happy as the result testifies to the status of WAEC as... Read More
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November 2, 2018

BREAKING: WAEC presents confirmation of school certificate result to Buhari

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has presented the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate result to President Buhari on November 2, 2018. This was announced by Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina. He wrote, on Twitter, “WAEC presents attestation certificate and confirmation of school cert result to President Buhari. What will the naysayers say... Read More
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November 2, 2018

UK Fashion buyers, Stavros Karelis & Anna Trevelyan to speak at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend

Fashion Buyers Stavros Karelis is the Founder & Buying Director of MACHINE-A, a London-based independent concept store for men and women and Anna Trevelyan is the Co-founder and Fashion Director of MACHINE-A. In 2009, Stavros and Anna opened MACHINE-A, with the of aim of showcasing emerging designers alongside established fashion brands. The store quickly became... Read More
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November 2, 2018

Did the Nigerian Army just use a Trump propaganda video to justify Shi’ite killings?

Late last night, American media outfit, Politico posted a video where the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump said he would advise the U.S. military to forcefully engage with anyone throwing stones and rocks at them as armed. In the video, Trump said, “I will tell you this, anybody throwing stones, rocks,... Read More
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Chief Daddy
November 2, 2018

You can finally watch the full trailer for Ebony Life Films’ ‘Chief Daddy’

Since production of Chief Daddy commenced, EbonyLife Films has kept fans excited; releasing captivating content from the movie including behind-the-scenes visuals, five amusing teasers and, finally, the long-awaited full-length trailer. RELATED: Ini Edo wants you all to know she doesn’t like money like that This trailer takes audiences through three primary stages in the movie,... Read More
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Onidiri
November 2, 2018

Yellow Dot screens its first movie ‘Onidiri,’ a tale about wives of Fulani nomads and hairdressing

Talent management and content creation company, Yellow Dot, recently screened its debut project Onidiri at a premiere in IMAX Film house, Lekki Lagos. Amongst the guests and celebrities in attendance was Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, who was in the news recently for having a newly installed wife. Onidiri is Yoruba for... Read More
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November 2, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Gladiator 2 in the works; Will Smith and Martin Lawrence say “Bad Boys 3” is official | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirm ‘Bad Boys For Life’ On Instagram, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirmed that Sony’s Bad Boys for Life is finally going forward, and they’re respectively reprising their roles as Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. https://www.instagram.com/p/BppYYhjhNnD/... Read More
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November 2, 2018

The Big 5: Your claim about obeying conscience is cheap – Amosun hits at Oshiomhole, ‘Atiku will reduce pump price of fuel’ – PDP | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has reacted to the recent statement by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, that he is being opposed by 3 governors in the party because of his stand on fairness and justice in the recent primaries... Read More
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November 1, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Kasali’s superstory about a bus conductor, Lota Chukwu, Mercy Johnson, 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 1, 2018

The Late 5: Kano Assembly steps up investigation, invites Ganduje; Okorocha faults Tinubu on Oshiomhole’s handling of APC | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to appear on Friday, before its investigative committee probing series of video clips published by online newspaper, Daily Nigerian, which showed him receiving bribe on multiple occassions. Secretary of the seven-man ad-hoc Committee, Mujtafah Adamu,... Read More
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