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October 29, 2018

Stephen Keshi Stadium to host opening match of the 3rd Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup

The ultra-Modern Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba has been picked as the venue of the opening match for this year’s edition of the Principals’ Cup Football Competition sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc. Only on Wednesday, the stadium which hosted the Africa Athletics Championship earlier in the year hosted the final of the 2018 Federation Cup... Read More
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King of boys
October 29, 2018

Film Review: ‘King of Boys’ is everything and nothing you expect

Director Kemi Adetiba is one of Nigeria’s experimental auteurs. That much was made clear from the scene that played out at the Sunday night premiere of her hotly anticipated King of Boys. The version that screened to a crowd of industry people- most seeing the film for the first time- came in at over three hours..... Read More
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Happy Father's Day
October 29, 2018

Wale Ojo and Mercy Aigbe are back to filming the sequel of ‘Happy Father’s Day’

Happy Father’s Day is a 2016 movie directed by Bukola Ogunsola, and stars Wale Ojo and Mercy Aigbe as a married couple (Femi and Paula Daniels). The movie examines the nuclear family and burden of child rearing on women – when Paula (Aigbe) becomes frazzled from domestic chores and taking care of their three children,... Read More
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October 29, 2018

The complaints from Odi-Olowo LGA should concern us but the leaders have given assurance

The 5th edition of the Grassroot engagement organised by the governance arm of The Future Project, YMonitor, held on October 24, 2018, at the Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Government, Lagos and, among other things, residents raised the hazardous effects of the heaps of refuse that have become an eyesore and the roads that the government have... Read More
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October 29, 2018

Learn how to build an empire with award-winning shoe designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

In the last decade, Kirkwood’s designs have gone from cult appeal to entering a wider consciousness and proving instantly recognisable. An alumnus of London’s Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design and Cordwainers College, Kirkwood’s shoes are now worn by the fashion cognoscenti and celebrities alike including Beyoncé, Marion Cotillard, Gigi Hadid, Gwen Stefani,... Read More
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October 29, 2018

Korede Bello, Kemi “Lala” Akindoju, others take part in Union Bank’s Edu360 fair

Union Bank recently held the first edition of its annual education fair, Edu360 in Lagos. Stakeholders from across the education ecosystem including teachers, parents, schools, investors, students and other key participants were in attendance. The event tagged “Investing in the Future”, took place at Harbour Point event centre in Victoria Island and attracted over 3000... Read More
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October 29, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian says Kanye West harasses her to have more kids; Dammy Krane says he has forgiven Wizkid | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Comedian says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option Tega “Ade” Akpobome, in an interview with YNaija Saturday, says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option in their day to day activities instead... Read More
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October 29, 2018

The Big 5: It’s an insult to criticise Buhari over his certificate – Former Defence Chief; PDP cautions INEC against yielding to pressure | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Elder statesman and former Minister of Works and Housing, Chief Tony Anenih on Sunday died at an Abuja hospital where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment at the age of 85. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the Anenih family on the death of its... Read More
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October 28, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku, Osinbajo exchange words on restructuring – again, Bishop Oyedepo warns FG on killings | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Senior Special Assistant to the Kaduna Governor on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan has said in a statement Sunday, that the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs has been relaxed after considerable peace has returned to the city. Aruwan said residents could now move around until 5:00 pm,... Read More
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October 28, 2018

Corps member, Taiwo Jolaade wins #WritingGamesNG competition, gets £6,000 scholarship

Nigerian youth corps member, Taiwo Jolaade has emerged winner of the third edition of #WritingGamesNG, an essay writing competition created to examine issues of global relevance while showcasing the immense talent and resourcefulness of young Nigerians. Jolaade was announced winner at an award presentation event held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at FBA Suites, Victoria... Read More
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October 28, 2018

The Big 5: “Boko Haram wants N100bn for Leah Sharibu;” 5 Shi’ites reportedly killed in clash with soldiers | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Fifty-seven Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the Chairman of Chibok Girls Parents Association, Yakubu Nkenke, “seven of the abducted Chibok girls are living in... Read More
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Human Rights
October 28, 2018

Just In: 57 Chibok girls reportedly sighted in Cameroon

Fifty-seven girls Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the Chairman of Chibok Girls Parents Association, Yakubu Nkenke, who said testimonies from parents as well as records in the association’s register matched the names of... Read More
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October 27, 2018

The Late 5: Put an end to electing uneducated leaders, Emir Sanusi advises Nigerians; Focus on fixing roads now and leave 2023 – Bode George tackles Fashola | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to stop electing leaders without education into public offices, stressing that at many levels of leadership in the country today, there are a number of uneducated leaders who cannot give an education. Speaking on Saturday at the... Read More
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King of boys
October 27, 2018

‘King of Boys’ will now show in cinemas today after the movie was recut (shortened)

After Kemi Adetiba’s second directorial feature King of Boys premiered last week, with celebrities adhering to a royal gangster theme, the movie’s cinema release date was postponed from October 26 to 27 due to a last-minute recut. Adetiba took to Twitter to explain this yesterday after moviegoers complained that they couldn’t find the movie showing... Read More
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October 27, 2018

Join Taofeek Abijako at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend to learn how to get started in the industry

20-year-old Nigerian, Taofeek Abijako is a young designer recognised for his ability to express social and political commentary through the lens of “luxe-street” clothing. Abijako’s brand, Head of State+ is a New York-based company that focuses on art, fashion, furniture, and product design. In 2018, Abijako presented his Spring/Summer ’19 collection for Head of State+ at... Read More
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October 27, 2018

NHIS ES, Yusuf asks conspirators to “change plan”; court remands alleged rapist and killer of Ochanya #JusticeForOchanya | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), now sacked, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaced after more than a year thanking Israel for its support and also promising to bring hell with him, “the way it has never been seen before“. The spokesman of the Israeli Foreign... Read More
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October 26, 2018

Nigerian Army reveals how missing General was reportedly killed; Atiku will emerge as President, London-based Magazine predicts | More stories

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it received nominations from 79 political parties for the 2019 presidential election and 6,352 for the National Assembly. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on update on the implementation of activities for the 2019 general elections, the... Read More
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October 26, 2018

The conversation on #NigeriaAt58 continues with the Independence Debate at #ThursdayTalks

The seventh edition of the monthly conversation with change agents and thought leaders – Thursday Talks Lagos – picked on the conversation that began on the event of the Independence anniversary…Nigeria At 58. Nigeria At 58 is just an acronym for the celebration of the country’s Independence from colonialism on October 1, 1960 – 58... Read More
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October 26, 2018

Learn how to ‘Stick to Your Plan A’ with Kahlana Brown at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend

Fashion insider, style savant and beauty correspondent, Kahlana Barfield Brown has carved a niche for herself in the ever-evolving, uber-competitive world of fashion and beauty. From writing countless feature stories to reporting live on the red carpet, Kahlana rose through the ranks of fashion journalism to become an authority and one of the most recognizable... Read More
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Atunwa
October 26, 2018

Can the PDP be ruthless and impartial? They have a chance with Atunwa’s NYSC scandal

The People’s Democratic Party have an opportunity to show that they have truly reformed in character by properly addressing the situation with its Kwara state governorship candidate, Razak Atunwa. According to a Premium Times report, Mr Atunwa presented a forged NYSC certificate to the party when he collected his expression of interest form. He also... Read More
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