Kano singer who was given the death penalty for blasphemy will be tried again – Appeal Court

A musician who was sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad was given a new trial by the Court of Appeal in Kano on Wednesday. Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, a 24-year-old singer from Sharifai in Kano city, was charged with blasphemy against the Islamic prophet in a song that he distributed via WhatsApp in March... Read More

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Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, Appeal Court, blasphemy, death sentence, Kano State, sharia court

August 17, 2022

Movie in the Park Experience, Summer Edition

The MIP experience is back again this August for the summer edition in Lagos. The movie in the park experience is the largest outdoor movie screening event in Nigeria. It is an event that aims at bringing a one-of-a-kind cinematic feel to lovers of movies at the park. This experience brings together audience, vendors, brands,... Read More

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August 17, 2022

Adekunle and Shegzz nearly come to blows over food #BBnaija

On Tuesday night, level two housemates Sheggz and Adekunle nearly got into a fight over what appeared to be food. Before their huge outburst, relations between the two housemates were hardly good. When Sheggz called Adekunle “not intellectual,” the dispute swiftly descended into name-calling, with Sheggz accusing Adekunle of acting the victim. The focus of... Read More

Reality TV

August 17, 2022

ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-out; Social media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraud | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-out Power generation falls by 503MW, workers threaten strike Social media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraud Gunmen kidnap commissioner in Nasarawa Gunmen attack Imo market, kill motorcyclist Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn‘t miss: ASUU, FG... Read More

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ASUU, FG, gunmen, Imo market, lecturers, motorcyclist, Nasarawa comissioner, Portia Emilia, power generation, Walk-out, workers strike

August 16, 2022

Rema and Selena Gomez share kisses at his concert in Los Angeles

The popular American singer Selena Gomez attended Rema’s show in Los Angeles, which he hosted as part of his current North American tour. Highlights from the program include images of the singer from the United States kissing Rema on the face. Late on Monday night, Rema shared the video on his Twitter page and professed... Read More

The Music Blog

Rema, Selena Gomez

August 16, 2022

Rihanna’s boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, charged with two counts of assault with a firearm

According to the authorities, A$AP Rocky is facing charges of two counts of armed assault in Los Angeles. In an incident that happened in November of last year, the US rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, is accused of pointing a firearm at a victim. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged the New York... Read More

The Music Blog

A$AP Rocky, assault, Rihanna

August 16, 2022

Glo @ 19: Celebrating an Indigenous African Brand

By Lanre Alfred A lot has changed in the telecoms industry since Globacom birthed in 2003. As it counts down to its 19th anniversary in a few days, the company and its founder, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jnr, can look back on their chequered and storied journey and give themselves a robust pat on the back.... Read More

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Glo at 19

August 16, 2022

Signs of an outbreak of monkeypox in Ebonyi State

One active case of the monkeypox outbreak has been reported in Abakaliki, sending chills through the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State. Additionally, 32 suspected cases were noted, but no deaths, either in suspected or confirmed cases, have been reported in the state. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Daniel... Read More

Deep Dive

Ebonyi State, Monkeypox

August 16, 2022

Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno; Termites ‘eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno Termites ‘eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bn Nigeria’s inflation hits 17-year high amid soaring food prices Policeman gets IGP award for rejecting $200,000 bribe from robbers E-Payments In Nigeria Hit N204.5 Trillion Between January And July 2022 – NIBBS Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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army, Borno State, E-payments, IGP award, inflation, ISWAP ambush, NIBBS, NSTIF documents, Termites

August 15, 2022

William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential election

William Ruto, Kenya’s current vice president, has been named the victor of the just-concluded presidential election in the East African nation. In order to overcome Raila Odinga, his closest rival, Mr. Ruto received 50.49 percent of the votes cast (7,176,141), whereas Mr. Odinga received 48.85 percent (6,942,930). Additionally, Mr. Ruto received the required 25% of... Read More

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Kenya elections, William Ruto

August 15, 2022

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Surges To 19.64%

Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gauges how much prices have changed for goods and services, increased from the previous month’s 18.60% to 19.64% in July 2022. According to the (CPI) report for July 2022, which the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Monday, this represents an increase of 1.82% month over month. “On... Read More

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inflation, nigeria

August 15, 2022

Join in the Fun with the Infinix Note12 Pop-Up Shop Experience Tour in your City

Earlier in May this year, the Infinix Note12 VIP was launched in all of its glory in grand style on a prestigious yacht. Activities have been ongoing for fans to enjoy the thrill that the VIP devices offer in order to take the lead in work and play. The Infinix Note12 Pop-Up Shop experience kicked... Read More

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August 15, 2022

Will Daniella be able to cope now that Khalid has been evicted from the house? #BBNaijaS7

On Sunday night, the second live eviction show for Big Brother Naija season 7 took place, and two housemates were eliminated. The third and fourth housemates to depart the show were Ilebaye and Khalid, respectively. During the live show, which also featured thrilling performances from Mavin’s Crayon and Magixx, the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, made... Read More

Reality TV

#BBNaijaS7, amaka, Daniella, eviction, Ilebaye, Khalid

August 15, 2022

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup; SERAP asks INEC to allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup SERAP asks INEC to Allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration Nigeria’s oil revenues are declining, FG blames theft. Nasarawa guarantees the payment of pensions and gratuities. APC Has No Senatorial Candidate In Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North West – INEC Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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APC, Falconets, fifa U-20 women's world cup, INEC, Nasarawa State, oil revenue, pensions, Senatorial candidate, SERAP, south korea, voter registration

August 13, 2022

Here are the highlights from Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s Traditional Wedding

The traditional wedding of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, and her boo, Pastor Blessed, took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, August 12. Since it was revealed that Pastor Blessed and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo were getting married, we have been ecstatic. On her traditional wedding day, Mercy Chinwo looked absolutely stunning. Mercy was... Read More

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Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Banky W, Mercy Chinwo, Pastor Blessed, Port Harcourt, traditional wedding

August 13, 2022

Top 15 Greatest Old Nollywood Movies of all Time

The internet these days has been populated by memes from what is now termed “Old Nollywood” These memes take us to a time when our stories, though low budget with very little production value, brought us around the table, in conversation. These movies held us all bound and stand as a foundation for the exploits... Read More

The Film Blog

Old Nolywood movies

August 13, 2022

Groovy finds comfort in the arms of Phyna, few days after his heartthrob was disqualified #BBNaijaS7

Last night saw things get a little steamy between Groovy and Phyna. After lights out, the housemates were observed cuddling aggressively and moving their bodies under the duvet. This surprised everyone because it’s been only a week since Beauty was eliminated from the competition due to provocation and violence. Recall that Beauty, who was dating... Read More

Reality TV

#BBNaijaS7, amaka, Beauty, groovy, Ilebaye, Phyna

August 13, 2022

Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike; Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike Buhari launches national crisis management doctrine Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup U.S. extradites three Nigerians from UK due to alleged $5m Fraud Charges Tinubu, Peter Obi no match for Atiku — Dino Melaye Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

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2023 Presidential Election, Alleged fraud, Atiku, Buahri, dino melaye, Falconets, Farance, fifa U-20 women's world cup, National crisis management doctrine, PDP, peter obi, Tambuwal, Tinubu, uk, wike

August 12, 2022

Brunch with Filmmakers

The Brunch with Filmmakers was an exciting event that featured many top notch filmmakers in the Nigerian film industry including Scarlet Gomez, James Abinibi, Tope Alake, Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim, Novo and a host of others. According to Mo’ Fakorede of BigMo Empire; one of the organisers, the goal is to build a community of filmmakers who... Read More

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Brunch with Filmmakers

August 12, 2022

I can bet $10k Peter Obi will come distant third – Deji Adeyanju

Deji Adeyanju, a human rights activist and coordinator of Concerned Nigeria, said he is willing to wager $10,000 with any Peter Obi followers (Obidients) in Nigeria or abroad that Obi will finish third in the upcoming presidential election. This assertion was made by Adeyanju on Friday in a tweet sent from his verified Twitter account.... Read More

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deji adeynaju, Obidients, peter obi, Presidential elections 2023

August 12, 2022

Fire outbreak at the National Assembly destroys office supplies and records

A fire broke out at the new wing of the National Assembly on Thursday, resulting in the destruction of several documents and office supplies. In a statement released on Thursday, the National Assembly’s director of information, Emmanuel Agada, said that the fire began in room 227 in the new wing of the House of Representatives... Read More

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fire outbreak, national assembly

August 12, 2022

International Youth Day: The country hasn’t offered inspiration but her young people keep winning

In 2020, Nigeria also experienced its deepest recession in two decades, plunging almost 100 million people below the poverty line. A major cause of the recession is the decline in oil prices and oil bunkering that diverted precious revenue away from the Nigerian who need it the most. We are dealing with the fallout of... Read More

Opinion

International Youth Day

August 12, 2022

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House Terrorists creating ‘parallel’ govt in Kaduna – El Rufai Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate Malami, NGF on collision course over $418m deductions Impending strike: FG, resident doctors hold talks over demands Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

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Atiku, Doctors, el rufai, FG, Kaduna State, Kastina state Government House, Malami, N31m, NGF, Parallel Government, strike, Tambuwal, terrorists, thieves, wike

August 11, 2022

GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL SET TO HOLD SEPTEMBER 24 IN ACCRA & NEW YORK CITY, LINEUPS UNVEILED

MULTI-AWARD-WINNING NIGERIAN SINGER TEMS, USHER, SARKODIE, SZA, STORMZY, H.E.R., GYAKIE AND STONEBWOY TO PERFORM AT THE BLACK STAR SQUARE IN ACCRA Lagos, 11th August 2022 – International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the lineups for the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City’s Central Park, presented by Citi and Cisco,... Read More

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August 11, 2022

Jumia launches a quick commerce platform in Nigeria with 20 minutes delivery in Lagos

Convenient new neighbourhood micro fulfilment centres will support faster and easier deliveryof everyday products to consumers August 10th 2022: Jumia (NYSE:JMIA), the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, announced today the launch of a quick commerce platform in Nigeria dubbed Jumia Food Mart to meet increased consumer demand for rapid delivery. The move will enable consumers... Read More

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August 11, 2022

Alleged Lesbian stabs partner’s husband to death in Anambra

A suspected lesbian stabbed her partner’s husband to death in a community in Anambra State’s Onitsha South Local Government Area. The event occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim, Ikechukwu Onuma, a worker at the College of Health in Onitsha, allegedly found his wife in bed with her lesbian girlfriend when he unexpectedly arrived... Read More

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Anambra State, killing, lesbian

August 11, 2022

5 Reasons Why Every Nigerian Should Be a Feminist

Feminism is described as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. Feminism aims to combat the persistent systemic injustices that affect women’s lives on a daily basis. Contrary to popular opinion, feminism does not encourage sexism towards any gender and has nothing to do with demeaning males. The goal of... Read More

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feminism

August 11, 2022

Chocolate City’s rising star, Major AJ, is bringing his unique sound to Afro-pop with his latest EP, “Retroverse”

It’s no longer news that the global village is enjoying the sounds emanating from the motherland as we have seen some of Nigeria’s leading music stars leave no stone unturned as they take the world by storm. As this music moves and makes waves, it is clear that a new generation is rising with a... Read More

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Chocolate City music, Major AJ, Retroverse

August 11, 2022

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wins Labour party Gubernatorial substitution primaries for Lagos State; Sultan, CAN sign peace pact against 2023 elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wins Labour party Gubernatorial substitution primaries for Lagos State JAMB releases results of 2022 mop-up UTME Train attackers release seven more hostages Nigeria develops sustainable energy transition plan Sultan, CAN sign peace pact against 2023 elections Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you... Read More

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2023 elections, CAN, gbadebo rhodes-vivour, JAMB, Kaduna train attack, Labour Party, lagos state, Sultan, Sustainable Energy Plan

August 10, 2022

Tuface and his Baby Mamas: An Inquisition into Nigeria’s Patriarchal System

About Tuface Idibia Innocent “Tuface” Idibia is a name that’s synonymous with African music royalty. He first rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist in the band “Plantashun Boiz”, who were notable for ushering in an era of unrivaled pop music appeal for mainstream audiences. No sooner had the band disbanded in 2004,... Read More

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Annie Idibia, baby mama, patriarchy, Tuface Idibia

Kano singer who was given the death penalty for blasphemy will be tried again – Appeal Court

Movie in the Park Experience, Summer Edition

Adekunle and Shegzz nearly come to blows over food #BBnaija

ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-out; Social media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraud | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Rema and Selena Gomez share kisses at his concert in Los Angeles

Rihanna’s boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, charged with two counts of assault with a firearm

Glo @ 19: Celebrating an Indigenous African Brand

Signs of an outbreak of monkeypox in Ebonyi State

Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno; Termites ‘eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential election

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Surges To 19.64%

Join in the Fun with the Infinix Note12 Pop-Up Shop Experience Tour in your City

Will Daniella be able to cope now that Khalid has been evicted from the house? #BBNaijaS7

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup; SERAP asks INEC to allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Here are the highlights from Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s Traditional Wedding

Top 15 Greatest Old Nollywood Movies of all Time

Groovy finds comfort in the arms of Phyna, few days after his heartthrob was disqualified #BBNaijaS7

Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike; Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Brunch with Filmmakers

I can bet $10k Peter Obi will come distant third – Deji Adeyanju

Fire outbreak at the National Assembly destroys office supplies and records

International Youth Day: The country hasn’t offered inspiration but her young people keep winning

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL SET TO HOLD SEPTEMBER 24 IN ACCRA & NEW YORK CITY, LINEUPS UNVEILED

Jumia launches a quick commerce platform in Nigeria with 20 minutes delivery in Lagos

Alleged Lesbian stabs partner’s husband to death in Anambra

5 Reasons Why Every Nigerian Should Be a Feminist

Chocolate City’s rising star, Major AJ, is bringing his unique sound to Afro-pop with his latest EP, “Retroverse”

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wins Labour party Gubernatorial substitution primaries for Lagos State; Sultan, CAN sign peace pact against 2023 elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tuface and his Baby Mamas: An Inquisition into Nigeria’s Patriarchal System

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