“When Titus recovered from the fever that hospitalized him all week, he returned to his Facebook page more grumpily than was his won’t. There was not a remark on his wall about his seven-day absence from the scene. “He looked at his ‘friends’ list, it was 2454 strong – two people had dropped off since...
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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...
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Nigerians are cancelling a singer – again. This will not be the first time Seyi Shay has been ‘sent to the gutters’ for a comment she made or something she did. It usually seems like a timed wait. What’s the gist this time? Having the floor to comment on a Nigerian Idol audition, Seyi Shay...
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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. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Wahala be like sepa 2. Only if it’s Ghana...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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This past week on Love Island South Africa has proved that drama will always be a constant thing. First, let’s start with the Ross bombshell. Ross has been teased earlier in the week – attractive, dark hair, personable, packing the heat. His entrance in the Villa was quite a show stopper as he got the...
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By the end of February, 2020, singer-songwriter Jarell Ebuka performed at London’s Sofa Sounds, an intimate acoustic concert with just about 100 people in attendance. At the end of his set, his brother said it was the best show he’s done, connecting to the lyrics mostly because it was acoustic. This was the nudging Jarell...
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Media Personality, Pat Obilor celebrates global stars in new book, writes on innovative entrepreneurship and the Showbiz industry in a digital world. The Nigerian Media personality celebrates global stars on book cover as she sets a new record to publish a self-themed three-in-one book “The Patriology”. The Patriology is a three-in-one book on Purpose and...
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If you haven’t heard of the latest video from openly gay American rapper, Lil Nas X, by now then that might be because you are off social media, his kind of music is not your cup of tea or you are a concerned Christian that is bound to find something about that video offensive. We...
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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. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Where’s the lie??? 2. Wahala for who wan hear...
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Nigeria declared a state of emergency on sexual and gender-based violence last year following the rape and murder of 22-year-old Vera Uwaila Omozuwa. It was an intervention needed for decades that could have helped many survivors of rape escape a similar or worse fate to that of this week’s subject of our Women’s History Month...
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In keeping up with Project 52, Ogranya’s artistic plan to have music released weekly, the singer-songwriter is now out with 4-track EP Treasure which he teamed up with producer Kesmap for. Ogranya’s expanding catalogue is just as interesting as his sonic choices and it shines brightest on his latest effort, an opulent, club-disco-pop project as...
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Fast-rising Ghanaian singer Gyakie has just released the visuals of Forever remix featuring promising Afrobeats musical act Omah Lay. The music video release is hot on the heels of an official deal with Sony Music which includes South and East Africa and also the UK via RCA. Gyakie’s Forever remix was out only a week...
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When we talk about the continuing discrimination faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and other sexual and gender (LGBT+) minorities in Nigeria, we tend to gloss over the Trans community and more so the + which includes among other groups the intersex community. It is understandable too because the pesky anti-gay laws in Nigeria can...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: National Assembly to pass PIB by April Members of the National Assembly have stated that they will pass the Petroleum Industrial Bill by April – Premium Times reports Minister of State of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, disclosed this...
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Depending on how you choose to approach it, the spirit of Easter is one of ‘sober rejoicing’. The coin of phrase isn’t accidental. We can rejoice that through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we are saved, and think soberly about the extent God had to go to in order to save us. With that thought...
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GOtv,
Hallelujah Pop-Up Channel,
house on the rock,
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Monique,
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Onos,
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Documentary tells emotional story of freedom, missed opportunities, love and self-belief of 8 young men. Awon Boyz, a documentary that portrays the life of the everyday Nigerian street hustler will premiere on Netflix, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The 38 minutes flick was created by Lagos based production company, Zero Degrees and directed by Tolulope...
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Making money by trading on the exchange is a long-term process that requires constant improvement of both the trader oneself and their trading system. Moreover, each trader in the process of their formation (and at the professional stage too) goes through a certain series of mistakes. They either learn from mistakes or repeat them again...
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Shopping in Benin City’s markets can be exciting because of its lively and exotic atmosphere. The city has numerous markets that can satisfy all shoppers’ desires, including modern pieces and cultural memorabilia, ranging from roadside stores to popular market centres. Benin City, in Nigeria’s Edo State, has some of the best markets in the south-south...
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Like other discourses, Nigeria’s currency – naira – trended on social media Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after UK-Based Nigerian, Ogbeni Dipo, opined that the naira is not ‘useless’ but only ‘weak’. As at today, the currency rate for a dollar to naira is ₦ 380.5193, one pound converts to ₦ 521.111522. One wonders which among ‘useless’ or...
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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. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… 2. Lol… What is this tweet? 3. Lol.....
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“The onus shouldn’t be on queer people to come out,” said YNaija’s Bernard Dayo while responding to this piece we published last week, “the onus should be on cis-heterosexual people to interrogate heteronormativity – the belief that heterosexuality is the default or ‘normal’ sexual orientation.” It is the human thing to do certainly, but it...
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Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc is set to change the face of digital banking services with its new mobile banking app aimed at delivering first-rate services to customers. The new UBA mobile banking app, has been armed with benefits and features designed to give its customers increased control and accessibility...
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Warri is considered the commercial capital of Delta State due to its oil refinery, markets, and cosmopolitan identity. Warri’s markets are all distinguished by the goods and items they sell. Other parameters, such as cheaper price rate, are also used to describe various kinds of Warri markets. Many brands have started to incorporate exhibitions and...
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For as long as sexual harassment of female students in tertiary institutions is still a thing, there won’t be shortage of ways to address the problem, particularly using the media. The Student, a short film produced by Stephanie Linus, understands the topic at hand and goes straight for the jugular. It follows the story of...
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Fresh off from winning his first Grammy over a week ago, in the category of Best Global Music Album, Burna Boy has released the visuals for 23 from his fifth studio album Twice As Tall. Produced by French producer Skread, the video is directed by Clarence Peters and it is wholesomely inspirational, with a reference...
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”This record was inspired by the luscious and magnificent body of the African woman,” Rema told Pitchfork in a statement after Bounce was released in February. The single was produced by Mavin head honcho Don Jazzy, and off his yet-to-be-titled debut album coming out this year. With its pumping techno-house beats, Bounce feels like it...
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The Netflix top 10 in Nigeria today monitors what Nigerians are watching on the streamer. With shows and movies arriving on the platform from around the world, it’s bound to be an eclectic affair. This week, it is Who’s the Boss still maintaining the number 1 spot after premiering on March 19. Released around this...
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