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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranked 12th Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita in 2025
June 27, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranked 12th Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita in 2025

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria ranked 12th poorest country by GDP per capita in 2025 Nigeria has been ranked the 12th poorest country in the world by GDP per capita, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund... Read More
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If You Loved These Hollywood Films, Here Are Their Nollywood Counterparts
June 26, 2025

If You Loved These Hollywood Films, Here Are Their Nollywood Counterparts

You’ve probably come across a Nollywood movie that feels a lot like something you’ve seen in Hollywood. That is because some stories cross borders, so if you enjoyed a particular Hollywood film, there’s a Nollywood version you might like just as much. Here are five Nollywood movies with storylines that closely match their Hollywood counterparts.... Read More
The Film Blog
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Get to Know Angel Unigwe: A Gen Z Actress
June 24, 2025

Get to Know Angel Unigwe: A Gen Z Actress

Divine-Angel Onyinyechi Unigwe, popularly known as Angel Unigwe, was born on June 27, 2005, in Lagos and is from Imo State. She is the second of five children. Her acting journey began in 2015 at just ten-years-old, when she debuted in the television series “Alison’s Stand”. Aside from being an actress, she is a social... Read More
Gen Z
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June 24, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Begin Electricity Market Control Amid Mixed Reactions

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  States begin electricity market control amid mixed reactions Power sector operators and experts have expressed both concern and optimism as some Nigerian states assume control of their electricity markets, following the implementation of the Electricity... Read More
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Chude Jideonwo Speaks at London School of Economics Event on Strategic Communication and Land Restoration
June 23, 2025

Chude Jideonwo Speaks at London School of Economics Event on Strategic Communication and Land Restoration

Media entrepreneur and founder of WithChude show, Chude Jideonwo, was invited as a guest speaker at a communications masterclass hosted by the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in partnership with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Held in early June in London,... Read More
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June 23, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Near ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide Amid Global Tensions

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol prices near ₦1,000/litre nationwide amid global tensions Filling stations across Nigeria have adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with a litre now selling for nearly ₦1,000 in many parts of the... Read More
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June 22, 2025

The Don Jazzy Deal: Why the Mavin Records Sale Is Africa’s Biggest Cultural Milestone Yet

In February 2024, when Universal Music Group (UMG) confirmed its acquisition of a majority stake in Nigeria’s Mavin Records, it was easy to see it as just another music industry merger—a business-as-usual transaction between capital and creativity. But this was no routine acquisition. This was a tectonic shift in how African culture is valued, owned,... Read More
Blogs, The Music Blog
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June 21, 2025

How “A Lagos Love Story” made history by showing on Amazon Prime and Netflix at the same time

By Ayotunde Kalio When A Lagos Love Story debuted simultaneously on both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in May 2025, most Nigerian viewers celebrated the milestone for what it visibly was — a well-crafted romantic drama with glossy production and charming leads. But behind the surface of romance lies a far more seismic story: the unprecedented dual-platform... Read More
Opinion
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June 21, 2025

Timeline: How Afrobeats Conquered the World: The Organic Architecture

Early 2000s – Local Roots • Nigerian and Ghanaian artists blend hip-hop, R&B, dancehall—emerging styles known as Naija Pop and Hiplife . 2009–2011 – First Wave Breakouts • Wizkid debuts with “Holla at Your Boy” (2011), seen as Nigeria’s first modern Afrobeats global starter . • Ghana’s Azonto sound explodes; Wizkid’s “Azonto” (2012) rides that wave . 2014 –... Read More
The Media Blog, The Music Blog
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | North Carolina Declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to Honour Nigerian Community
June 21, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | North Carolina Declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to Honour Nigerian Community

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. North Carolina declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to honour Nigerian community The U.S. state of North Carolina has declared June 14, 2025, as ‘Igbo Day’ to recognise the contributions of Nigerians from the South-East... Read More
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June 20, 2025

“I Wasn’t Desperate. I Was in Love.” Chude Jideonwo’s New Documentary Exposes the TikTok Romance Scam

Media entrepreneur and celebrated storyteller Chude Jideonwo has released a new documentary titled “The TikTok Scammer”, a chilling exploration of how digital platforms are being used to exploit love and vulnerability.  The documentary investigates the story of Jlove, an American man who used TikTok to build romantic relationships with Nigerian women under false pretenses. What began as seemingly harmless... Read More
For The Culture
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Shuts Down France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres in Abuja
June 20, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Shuts Down France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FCCPC shuts down France, Belgium, Italy visa centres in Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the visa centres for France, Belgium, and Italy located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in Abuja’s... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bank Customers, Subscribers Reject New USSD Billing Model
June 19, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bank Customers, Subscribers Reject New USSD Billing Model

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Bank customers, subscribers reject new USSD billing model Bank customers and mobile phone users have rejected the new End-User Billing (EUB) model for USSD services, which took effect yesterday. Under the new system, USSD charges... Read More
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Top 10 Instagram-Worthy Places to Visit in Lagos
June 18, 2025

Top 10 Instagram-Worthy Places to Visit in Lagos

If you’re looking to refresh your feed or create some reel-worthy content, here are ten Instagram-worthy places to visit in Lagos. Whether you’re a content creator or just someone who loves pretty places, Lagos is buzzing with aesthetic spots, from garden cafes to vibrant art spaces, aesthetically pleasing restaurants, and beachside locations. This contemporary art... Read More
Lifestyle
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June 18, 2025

After the love fest of Breath of Life, the critics hate ‘After 30’ – and it’s BB Sasore’s fault

By Ayotunde Kalio It says something about the times — and maybe about us — that a beautifully made film like After 30 could be released into rejection – or… muted confusion. The film, released through BB Sasore’s Nemsia Studios earlier this year, is easily one of the most technically accomplished Nigerian films of the past twelve... Read More
Opinion, The Film Blog
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June 18, 2025

“Wizkid Opened The Door”: A Definitive History of How Afrobeats Took Over the World

Few musical phenomena in recent decades have shifted global rhythms as audibly as Afrobeats. Born from a West African pulse and diasporic determination, it’s not just a sound—it’s a movement. At the heart of this rise stands Wizkid: the chart-topper whose journey from Lagos streets to Drake’s global stage laid the blueprint for an international... Read More
Music, The Music Blog
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