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Nollywood films
April 1, 2021

Ojukokoro, Oloibiri, This Lady Called Life – Nollywood movies coming to Netflix and cinemas this April

Mildred Okwo’s La Femme Anjola finally arrived in cinemas last month, its lead actors Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey having a run with interviews and cranking up post-release publicity on social media. Okwo’s elaborately-made noir thriller got derailed by the coronavirus pandemic last year, affecting its release. More releases are coming to cinemas this April,... Read More
The Media Blog
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April 1, 2021

Google launches second Google News Initiative in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey

Open call for projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models Google today announced the second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, the Middle East and Turkey with an open call for projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models for media.  The first GNI Innovation Challenge saw 21 projects... Read More
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March 31, 2021

Trans Day of Visibility | What it means to live and love as a transwoman in Nigeria (A true story)

In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, we interviewed transfeminist activist, Somi, on what it is like to live and love as a trans woman in Nigeria. It is eye-opening. Enjoy. Assume we absolutely have no idea what it means to be Trans. What does it mean to be Trans?                    By Trans [I take... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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March 31, 2021

MTV Base to air exciting episode of Musicology featuring Masterkraft, Falana, others

Since 2005, MTV Base has taken up the important role of showcasing the best of Africa’s talent to the world. From the days of the legendary song, “African Queen” by 2Face Idibia, to the more recent “Way too Big” by Burna Boy, MTV Base has remained one of the biggest supporters of African entertainment.   Taking... Read More
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LGBTQ Ghanaians
March 31, 2021

Against homophobia in Ghana, LGBTQ Ghanaians are changing their profile pictures red on Twitter

For some time now, LGBTQ Ghanaians have been living in fear and isolation stemming from the constant attacks that Ghanaian political leaders have mounted against them in the media and physical spaces, colluding with religious figures and ”human rights” lawyers. This new wave of homophobia began when a LGBTQ center was raided and shut down... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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March 31, 2021

‘Accused of blasphemy and burnt to ashes’ | The tragic tale of Talle Mai Ruwa

In case you missed it, Talle Mai Ruwa is the latest victim of fanatical religiosity (blasphemy), only he doesn’t make it out alive. The middle-aged resident of Darazo local government area, Bauchi, was burnt to ashes and charred bones by his neighbours for allegedly insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad – an act considered blasphemous and punishable... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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March 31, 2021

Major food markets in Port Harcourt

Rivers State is home to some of Nigeria’s most fascinating markets and antique shops. Some markets, however, are commonly known for the sale of specific goods, such as textiles, cosmetics, construction materials, provisions, spare parts, and foodstuffs, amongst many others. Many companies have begun to integrate exhibits and other similar activities into their marketing strategies,... Read More
CifromRED
March 31, 2021

Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist, INEC: We’ll continue to register new parties | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has cleared that President Muhammadu Buhari’s current trip to the United Kingdom is not for medical tourism – The Cable reports Speaking on Tuesday, 30th March, in... Read More
Rankings
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March 30, 2021

Suicide is on the rise and all we have is a mindless political leadership

How do you convince a government to declare a state of emergency on the increasing rate of suicide? Specifically, how do you convince the Nigerian government – whose antecedents with disregard for the lives of law-abiding citizens is a stuff of legend, to care enough about the increasing desperation that could be the cause of... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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March 30, 2021

Patricia Technologies announces a new home for her non-crypto products and services on Glover Exchange

Recently the CBN issued a circular on February 5th, 2021, to DMBs (Deposit Money Banks) to desist from transacting in/and with entities trading cryptocurrencies; and close their bank accounts accordingly. This unexpected policy resulted in adverse effects on the Patricia ecosystem, which saw other products and services not related to cryptocurrency suffering gravely.  As a... Read More
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March 30, 2021

#IWD2021 Special: Daughters are not consolatory prizes

By Angel Nduka-Nwosu. I grew up Christian and was raised attending a very close-knit community church. My childhood memories are still coloured largely by night vigils, house fellowships and child dedications. I loved the last one because the rituals involved in naming a child in church have always fascinated me. From the names themselves to... Read More
Blogs, Opinion
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Eva Apio
March 30, 2021

Eva Apio discuss ‘Black girl Magic’ in new episode of ‘Informal by Beats’

Popular Ugandan Model, Eva Apio has been featured in the second episode of Informal by Beats. The model who has outstanding international recognition sat with other important persons in a very interesting discussion about ‘Undeniable black girl magic’. In the episode, Eva talked about how women can be anything they want and how they have been built to go through anything... Read More
Africa 500
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March 30, 2021

Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London, Fayemi: How Boko Haram gets funded | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London The Office of The President has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will leave for London for a medical check-up – Premium Times reports Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in... Read More
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March 29, 2021

3 years after the Disability Act became law, accessibility is still less than ideal

In a commendable win for people with hearing impairment, Nigeria’s federal government, in February, ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to deploy sign language interpreters to its broadcasts -but is it one step too little? Nigeria ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of people with Disabilities (CRPD) as far back as 2007 and... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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March 29, 2021

Why affirmative action is needed to close the workplace gender gap

There was pandemonium on Twitter last week following a tweet by a new generation bank announcing an internship opportunity for women, created in celebration of Women’s History Month. Outrage followed the announcement led largely by men who concluded the temporary policy by the bank is sexist. Sexist is however not the term for what happened.... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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March 29, 2021

Top Flea Markets in Port Harcourt

Rivers State is home to some of Nigeria’s most fascinating markets and antique shops. Many companies have begun to integrate exhibits and other similar activities into their marketing strategies, even holding some of their product presentations in these venues. There are many places in Port Harcourt where one can find cool thrift items; this article... Read More
CifromRED
March 29, 2021

Presidency tackle Atiku over comment on Buhari, Niger: Schools reopen after Kagara abduction | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Presidency tackle Atiku over comment on Buhari Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has reacted to the comments made by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over fears he raised on some economic indices... Read More
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