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October 18, 2018

Dotts Media House emerges winner of Africa’s most outstanding quality digital marketing Company of The Year 2018

DottsMediaHouse (est, 2014), a leading digital marketing agency based in Lagos Nigeria, has been announced as the 2018 winner of Africa’s Most Outstanding Quality Digital Marketing Company of The Year 2018.. This announcement was made at the 6th edition event ceremony of the AFRICAN QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD that took place in Sheraton Lagos on Friday... Read More
The News Blog
October 18, 2018

Playboy boxer, Mayweather hints at possible fight with undefeated UFC Featherweight champion

California-based news website, TMZ caught up with Floyd Money Mayweather and he had some interesting things to say. Asked about his plans going forward, he stated that he wouldn’t mind a rematch with Conor McGregor. When asked about Khabib, and if he was interested in a fight, he stated that he very much was, claiming... Read More
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Ezekwesili
October 18, 2018

Oby Ezekwesili’s presidential bid is a game changer – Oluremi Sonaiya

Former KOWA Party (KP) Presidential candidate, Oluremi Sonaiya has thrown her support behind the #Hope2019 campaign of Obiageli ‘Oby’  Ezekwesili. According to Sonaiya, Ezekwesili’s foray into politics is one of the best things that has happened to Nigeria owing to her pedigree. “When a person like Oby throws in her hat into this whole contest, for  me,... Read More
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October 18, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Davido expands his 30BG empire; Diddy and Cassie part ways after 10 years | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido expands his empire from music to motorsports The singer announced he has ventured into motorsports. He wrote on Instagram, standing beside a car ready for an auto race, “We not into music only we... Read More
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October 18, 2018

The Big 5: Akpabio dares Saraki, says Senate Leadership must change; Court bars APC from submitting list of candidates in Delta | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring: Former Minority Leader and Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West, Godswill Akpabio has called for the reconstitution and restructuring of the Senate — in line with the numerical strength of parties. Speaking at a news conference after Wednesday’s plenary where he was temporarily barred by Senate President... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Choosing Saraki as the DG of Atiku’s presidential Campaign Council is a pragmatic choice

Nowadays, rumours in Nigerian politics most likely turn out to be true. As this article was written to appraise Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s brilliant and innovative presidential primary campaign, the National Publicity Secretary of People’s Democratic Party announced that Saraki has been appointed the Director General Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council by the PDP.... Read More
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October 17, 2018

The Late 5: Voting Buhari, shortest route to Igbo Presidency – Igbo APC Leaders; Atiku pledges 40% youth and women representation in cabinet | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that his policy document for Nigeria, should he win the 2019 election is ready, promising that 40 percent of his cabinet will be made up of women and youths. The former Vice President who... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku Abubakar, Betty Irabor, Bright Uchemadu, 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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October 17, 2018

The Initiative for Equal Rights premieres feature film, ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ (PHOTOS)

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS) premiered the Tope Oshin directed film, ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The screening was witnessed by celebrities and movie industry players such as Ashionye Raccah, Uti Nwachukwu, Denrele Edun, Latasha Ngwube, Timi Dakolo, Shade Ladipo, among others. Written by... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Former Minister, Alhassan allegedly storms APC Secretariat, retrieve items she donated to the party

Immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, on Wednesday, retrieved items she donated to the secretariat of  the Taraba chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alhassan who recently resigned her appointment and dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the United Democratic Party (UDP), did not only leave with with most of the party... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Senate directs CBN to suspend ATM card maintenance charges

The Nigerian Senate has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to direct commercial banks to increase the maximum amount customers can withdraw from automated teller machines (ATMs) to N40,000 per transaction. The Senate also asked the CBN to suspend ATM card maintenance fees. The Red Chamber directed its committees on banking and finance to... Read More
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October 17, 2018

NBA season 2018/19 kicks off in grandstyle and here’s how the giants faced off

The NBA season began on Wednesday and it kicked off with a bang. Boston Celtics, rookie of the year contender, Jason Tatum, stole the show. It was lot of excitement for basketball fans as the NBA season officially kick started with two titans of the Eastern conference facing off. Philadelphia 76ers clashed with The Boston Celtics,... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Having only resumed last week, this is how Nigerian senators decided to spend today

After all the political rumblings that took place the past few weeks, the Nigerian Senate, who after postponing their resumption for the party primaries, resumed Wednesday’s sitting with arguments over sitting arrangements. The confusion started after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, refused to allow former minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, contribute to a point of order.... Read More
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October 17, 2018

This is why the 2018 edition of ‘Lagos Home and Property Festival’ is for you

PropertyPro.ng has announced the 2018 edition of the Lagos Home and Property Festival, the largest trade show in Africa to provide Homes and Properties solutions in Nigeria; with the support of the Lagos Ministry of Housing. The festival is a B2B and B2C platform for Real Estate developers, manufacturers and distributors of home furniture, home fittings,... Read More
Partners
October 17, 2018

Facebook launches Third-Party Fact-Checking in Nigeria

On October 16, 2018, Facebook brought journalists and other stakeholders together in Lagos for the launch of its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in Nigeria. If you’re wondering what this is, it’s simple. Third-Party Fact-Checking helps you assess the accuracy of news in Nigeria which in turn helps reduce the spread of misinformation whilst improving the quality of... Read More
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Ugly Betty
October 17, 2018

‘Ugly Betty’ is getting a South African remake and we are here for it

The American film and TV landscape has a wealth of intellectual property that has inspired remakes and adaptations, especially in Nigeria. In 2013, Disney announced a deal with EbonyLife TV to make an African version of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, Hottest Bachelor Nigeria on Linda Ikeji TV replicates the structure of The Bachelor, and Nollywood have... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Zenith Bank hosts its first Global Economic Forum

One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank Plc hosted the Zenith Global Economic Forum with the theme “Nigeria Open for Business.” The speakers included Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed; Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah; Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde... Read More
Partners
October 17, 2018

Don Jazzy, DJ Cuppy, Rudeboy, Frank Edwards, Toke Makinwa others nominated for The Beatz Awards 2018 | See full list

The Beatz Awards celebrating the core of music in Nigeria and recognizing the triumphs and successes of the creative minds in music production, business and distribution in a range of categories has announced nominees for its 2018 edition. This is its fourth year, tagged ‘THE QUADRANT’ and as with her previous years is expected to... Read More
The Music Blog
October 17, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Roseanne Barr reacts after she is knocked out from ‘The Conners’; Idris Elba in talks to feature in ‘Cats’ | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Roseanne Barr reacts ‘heavily’ to The Conners  Her reaction came Tuesday after a derivation of her cancelled Roseanne reboot premiered without the franchise’s former star. In the premiere, the Conner family addressed Barr’s absence in the opening scene. As the family gathered... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Lifebuoy restates commitment to ‘Help A Child Reach 5 Campaign’ with Global Handwashing Day celebrations

To commemorate the 2018 Global Handwashing Day, Lifebuoy, the world’s leading anti-bacterial soap brand from Unilever on Monday, 15 October, 2018 visited several schools across Nigeria to teach children about the importance and benefits of proper handwashing with soap. Themed ‘High 5 for Handwashing’, this year’s celebration, like previous ones seeks to foster a local... Read More
Partners
October 17, 2018

The Big 5: Senate to probe NNPC $3.5b Subsidy Recovery Fund; We have nothing against Obi’s competence as VP candidate – Gov Umahi | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the recently concluded Osun gubernatorial election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday filed a petition at the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, challenging the outcome of the poll, which gave victory to the candidate of the All... Read More
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October 16, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Seun Kuti, Ayodele Fayose, Buhari’s reaction to the death of Hauwa, 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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October 16, 2018

Just In: Buhari speaks to Mohammed Liman, father of slain health worker

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken to Mohammed Liman, father of Hauwa, the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) midwife killed by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, on Monday. According to a statement by the Presidency, a copy of which was shared on its official Twitter account on Tuesday,... Read More
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October 16, 2018

The Late 5: As Fayemi takes charge at Ekiti, Fayose keeps date with the EFCC; Parents of slain health worker say they believe Hauwa is still alive | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was Tuesday sworn in as the sixth governor of Ekiti, alongside Chief Adebisi Egbeyemi as Deputy Governor of the state. At the ceremony which held at the 14,000 Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Fayemi in his inauguration speech, said the state’s... Read More
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Oby
October 16, 2018

2019 is not a race for Vice President, #BuhariComeAndDebate now – Oby Ezekwesili challenges #APCPDP

Frontline presidential contender, Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili has called for a televised presidential debate with President Muhammadu Buhari and other party flag-bearers participating in the lead up to the February 2019 elections. Ezekwesili who is running on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) said it is imperative that all candidates vying for the... Read More
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