The Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Colloquium 2020, a web seminar organised in recognition of the Minister of Interior’s work while he was Governor of Osun. This year’s; edition discussed some of the topical issues in Nigeria, particularly those relating to the growth of the economy, with the theme of discussion centered around the creation of wealth...
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On the 9th of December, 2019, the Federal Government launched the Open Treasury Portal for the purpose of increasing transparency in government spending. The portal aims to provide a comprehensive space for the collation of data by all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) on budget implementation, financial records, as well as transactions above the threshold...
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Dare to Inspire, a leading not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young (Muslim) women in Nigeria held another successful mentoring session where leading business women shared practical ideas on how the youth can actively engage in meaningful ways to transform the society. The event which was held via Live Webinar had in attendance very accomplished personalities...
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Nigeria’s leading dairy brand, Peak Milk, recently served nourishing Peak breakfast to health workers and patients at select isolation centres in Lagos to mark the World Milk Day celebration. Observed on the 1st of June annually across the world, the World Milk Day is set aside to actively encourage the daily consumption of milk and...
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Medplus Pharmacy, Nigeria’s leading health and beauty retail company expands its pharmaceutical chain of over 54 outlets across the country with two new stores located at the Prime Mall, Orchid Road after Chevron Second Toll Gate, Lekki and The Bloc, Kusenla road, Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos, on 23 and 27 May, 2020. Furthering its commitment to helping Nigerians live...
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Nigeria Twitter has for a while now been drawing attention on rape and sexual abuse experienced by people as more and more people are finally finding the courage to come out and speak about their abuse as they also mention their abusers in the conversation. Of these cases, most of the survivors are women, but...
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A fresh attack by bandits in Avong Doka village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna, has left 9 people dead. Though the police is yet to comment on the attack, the Chairman of Kajuru local government area Cafra Caino told Channels television that the gunmen invaded the village in the early hours of yesterday and started...
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Since last week, some of the hottest trending topics on social media and everywhere else have been centered around the sensitive issues that have resulted from the violence and injustice all over the world. From police brutality, to rape, to racial profiling caught on video. These topics have been hot buttons that they even managed...
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Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on the night of 1, June. This according to his manager Omenka Uzoma who spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Fashek achieved instant iconic status with the release of his debut solo album Prisoner of...
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Ayo Ajani, a pastor at Abuja-based church Petra Christian Centre, is the latest pastor to be accused of rape. On Twitter, women have stepped forward with allegations and indicating a disturbing fact that women aren’t safe anywhere, even in the church. While the church authorities are yet to release a statement, we are closely monitoring...
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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 are the ones we saw today: 1. Can this corona thing just end and school should resume…...
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Nigerian singer, Peruzzi has just been accused of rape by a Twitter user and the news is spreading wild like fire. However, there are certain things to take note of – the trend of rape cases and allegations has been going on for a while now, as more and more people (women especially) come out...
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Twitter has become one tool that has gone beyond just connecting and staying connected to people around you and in your circle – Twitter in itself has now become a tool for a host of other things which includes a community where everything and everyone is trying to matter and say the truth as it...
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This time last year, Nigerians were horrified to find out that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, spiritual head of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) was an alleged rapist. Busola Dakolo, a former member of his church has detailed her experience, and how enabled by his wife who helped him groom potential victims and a congregation that...
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Charles Okpaleke has hinted at a Living In Bondage: Breaking Free sequel, which many, if we are being honest, knew would happen. Living In Bondage: Breaking Free had an impressive run in cinemas in late 2019, and showed Ramsey’s Nouah capabilities as a first-time director and impressive outing from Swanky JKA. View this post...
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by Johannes Tobi Wojuola If there is any programme of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration that has enjoyed the most attention, spiced with unfair criticisms – hinged mostly on beer parlour facts – it is the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (CCT). Once again, as if the pattern is scheduled for every two to three years,...
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Dr. Tony Rapu, the Lead Pastor at This Present House, Lekki, Lagos, is on the cover of the latest edition of Thisday Style and has addressed a number of topics as it concerns the ongoing pandemic. Speaking on a host of hot topics and addressing other issues, the cleric also talked about the re-opening of...
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Nigerians on Twitter are paying their last respect to reggae legend and activist Majekodunmi Fasheke a.k.a Majek Fashek, who has died at the age of 57 in a New York hospital after battling with a prolonged illness. Fashek was popular for hits like Holy Spirit, Send Down the Rain and So Long for Too Long...
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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 today: 1. Nigerians are fighting racism for Americans, but you won’t...
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OPPO Mobile Nigeria is once again taking the lead in the Nigerian smartphone industry through the launch of the creative Reno3 “Urban 24” contest which it recently announced on its social media pages yesterday. With millions of Nigerian youth being very creative and fashion inclined, OPPO Mobile Nigeria seeks to support young and trendy aspiring...
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If you are wondering what the black picture you are seeing on social media means, it is simply an expression of the stand people are taking against the injustice all over the world. Originally instigated by the music industry to observe the unjust killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, where no new...
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Hey guys! Welcome – again – to another tile in the Share of Voice board. With Share of Voice, we aim to tell stories and have conversations with C-Suite Execs, Directors, Brand Managers, Media Personalities, influencers across industries. We have had conversations with people like Samuel Ajiboye (Alpha and Jam), Adenike Fagbemi (Nixxhash Communications), Bayo Adedeji (Wakanow), Olajumoke Bolu-Kujero...
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The murder of an unarmed black man, George Floyd by police officers in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota days ago is an incident that has put the United States in bad light. The issue has now transcended from a national one to a global debate, but while the incident has reignited the conversation of racism...
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The news of the death of legendary singer, Majekodunmi Fasheke broke out today and Nigerians and fans of the reggae singer have taken to various platforms to say their goodbyes in memory of the singer. Majek Fashek or Rainmaker as he is popularly called and addressed by his fans is one of the foremost Nigerian...
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For the last three months, Nigeria has struggled to contain the novel Coronavirus, the country’s most robust response to a global ailment since the Ebola pandemic of 2016. For good reason too, unlike Ebola which is well researched and managed, very little is known of the pathology of Covid-19, and the havoc it wreaks on...
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The one thing about Twitter that many of its users would agree is that, sometimes, there is a mystery that comes with it – it doesn’t of itself does that, however, it is the said users who sometimes build this mystery. On Twitter, the #Anonymous and #Anomymous has been trending for a while now, and...
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In case you havent heard, Lala Akindoju, actress extraordinaire, acting coach and now show runner for the new Netflix Naija series is finally sharing her secrets for how she made it in Nollywood. Akindoju is one of Nollywood’s most reliable character actress, lending her unique talents to major projects like Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO and...
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The Federal Government yesterday said the ban placed on domestic flights may be lifted by June 21. Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, disclosed this during the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce in Abuja. He said the aviation sector is expected to develop protocols that will lead...
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For the past 48 hours social media has been steeped in news report about rape. Last week, we heard about Uwa Omozuwa, a 22-year-old student of the University of Benin who died after being raped in a church auditorium. Uwa visited the Redeemed Christina Church of God, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin to read,...
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There is quite a lot you would expect from Tacha fans, but the truth about how loyal they are to Tacha is one thing that many Nigerians can agree on. The reality TV star is probably one of the few Big Brother Naija housemates with a very large fan base and fans. Titans, as they...
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