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April 12, 2019

The Late 5: Buhari heads to Chad for regional meeting; We have over 1bn litres of petrol – NNPC debunks rumour of impending fuel scarcity | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari heads to Chad for regional meeting On Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD). Garba Shehu, the president’s senior special assistant... Read More
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April 12, 2019

Towards disrupting the rapidly changing television industry; Arcadia Premium TV host journalists to a media roundtable

It’s always difficult to change the existing power structure, but like it or not, change is coming for the cable television industry, in form of Arcadia Premium Television on Startimes Channel 176. The companies that adapt and innovate will become the leaders of tomorrow and Arcadia Premium Television is poised to do just that. In... Read More
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April 12, 2019

Did DStv miss a great chance to have more subscribers by not launching a ‘Game of Thrones’ pop-up channel?

With the burgeoning amount of content on Netflix these days, I have somewhat been weaned from cable television. I still pay my subscription for DStv though, consuming Premier League football, occasional pop culture and bleak CNN news. But the last and possibly epic season of Game of Thrones is almost here to ruin my life,... Read More
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April 12, 2019

Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju’s directorial debut stage drama, Lavender starts today at the Muson Centre, Lagos

Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju’s directorial debut stage drama, Lavender starts today, 12 April, 2019 at the Lagos Theatre Festival 2019, featuring captivating performances from Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Rita Edward and Oludara Egerton-Shyngle. Written by Ademola Soares, and produced and directed by Lala, the drama enlightens the audience on surrogacy – exploring the relationship between a... Read More
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April 12, 2019

Infinix Mobility launches in grand style the smartphone to empower You

Infinix Mobility Limited, the premium smartphone brand, committed to creating stylishly designed mobile devices to enable their young consumers live the smart lifestyle has launched the S4 with 32MP A.I selfie camera. The phone also comes with a 6.2’ H.D+ waterdrop display screen, a triple rear camera for better portrait images, a fast octa-core processor,... Read More
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April 12, 2019

The Big 5: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWC; Senate urges FG to reactivate dialogue for Leah Sharibu’s return | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWCPDP’s National Working Committee, NWC, on Thursday said no amount of fabrications, attempt at set-up as well as veiled and open threats allegedly by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government can stop its... Read More
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April 11, 2019

The Late 5: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings; Sign new minimum wage into law before Workers’ Day, NLC tells Buhari | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings The House of Representatives has given President Buhari 48 hours to address the nation over the spate of killings in the country. This was part of the resolutions reached by lawmakers in the House when... Read More
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April 11, 2019

Get ready to move to Guava Island as Childish Gambino’s tropical thriller premieres this weekend!

Remember that viral photo of Rihanna and Childish Gambino rumoured to be both of them working on a ”secret project”? Yes, this one. Ah well, it’s no longer a secret that everyone’s favourite celebrity Rihanna and Gambino are leads in Gambino’s Guava Island, a tropical thriller that lots of fans have been patiently waiting for.... Read More
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April 11, 2019

Here’s the easiest way to locate your examination centres for InterswitchSPAK 2.O

Come Saturday, April 13, 2019, the National Qualifying Examination for the InterswitchSPAK 2.0 National Science Competition will hold in 90 centres across the country. The examination will be conducted inorder to determine the 81 finalists who will partake in the Masterclass. To locate the examination centres, prospective students are expected to visit the InterswitchSPAK website.... Read More
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April 11, 2019

SZA has changed her name to Amarachi Chinonso on Instagram because why not

You may now address American alternative R&B singer SZA by her Nigerian name Amarachi Chinonso, recently changed on her Instagram. Frankly, I’m curious as to what exactly inspired this change by the Grammy-nominated artiste. But then again, I’m not surprised. The Afrobeats wave with the likes of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy as international mascots, American... Read More
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April 11, 2019

We are over the moon that Mo Abudu has emerged as the first African to win the Médailles d’Honneur Award

The prestigious MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur is awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership, and passion made a significant contribution to the world of television and the development of the international TV community. This year, the honour has gone to EbonyLife CEO Mo Abudu, in a ceremony took took place in Cannes, France,... Read More
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April 11, 2019

Zenith Bank Chairman, Jim Ovia speaks on the need for more private sector involvement in education

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, recently encouraged the Federal Government to license more private universities and academic institutions of higher learning in order to improve the quality of education in Nigeria. Mr. Ovia made this statement while delivering his acceptance speech following his award of the honorary Doctor of Science (DSc.)... Read More
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April 11, 2019

Award-winning culinary experts on the line-up for the GTBank Food and Drink Festival Masterclass

Three (3) Masterclass facilitators for the 4-day GTBank Food and Drink Festival have been announced. On the A-list line up are: The Sandwich King, Jeff Mauro, The Chef’s Chef, Philip Howard, and Award-winning, Food Stylist and Photographer, Melina Hammer. More facilitators will be announced as the countdown to the Biggest food exhibition and sales event... Read More
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April 11, 2019

The Big 5: INEC proposes fine of N500,000, 3 years imprisonment for electoral offenders; Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG continues Onnoghen’s trial as counsel submit final addresses There were strong indications on Wednesday that the Federal Government has opted to continue with the trial of the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). It was... Read More
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April 10, 2019

The Late 5: Court gives Evans last chance to get lawyer before May 17; One dead, four injured as residents in Abuja and soldiers clash | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senators lament worsening insecurity in Zamfara, allocate N10bn to IDPs The Senate on Wednesday resolved to make N10 billion available in the 2019 budget to cater for the internally displaced and other persons affected by the activities of bandits in Zamfara. This decision was taken after the... Read More
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April 10, 2019

The road meets its master at the Mitsubishi L200 launch

Mitsubishi Motors, one of the world’s most innovative and reliable car brands, has officially launched the Mitsubishi L200 on Friday, 5 April 2019 at the Landmark Beachfront, Victoria Island, Lagos. The L200 which is the ultimate hardworking pickup truck is a core global strategic model with significant refinement to the durability and reliability required for... Read More
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April 10, 2019

Dear Gideon Okeke, Marc Jacobs and his partner don’t even know you exist so shove your homophobia elsewhere

Last weekend famed fashion designer Marc Jacobs tied the knot with Charly Defrancesco in a private ceremony in Rye, New York, and it’s been one of the trending stories in the fashion and entertainment world. Embarrassingly, but not surprising, Tinsel actor Gideon Okeke posted a picture of the newly wedded couple on his Instagram page... Read More
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April 10, 2019

David Beckham, Malaria No More launches first global voice petition to end malaria

David Beckham, former captain of the English national football team, today joined Malaria No More, a United Kingdom-based organisation to launch the world’s first voice petition to end malaria with the campaign Malaria Must Die, So Millions Can Live. In a short film using emerging AI video synthesis technology, the petition reveals David Beckham speaking... Read More
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April 10, 2019

The teaser for ‘Makate Must Sell’ is everything that’s currently wrong with Nollywood

Four months into 2019 and has there been a standout Nollywood film? Yes, standout, because at this stage of the industry’s evolution movies should be way better in scripting, editing and offer storylines that are diverse and inclusive. I’m dismayed at merely thinking of the fact that a film like Makate Must Sell exist. Directed... Read More
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April 10, 2019

The Big 5: IGP visits Zamfara, charges policemen to be offensive; INEC fixes Kogi, Bayelsa, gov polls for Nov 2 | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Pro-Buhari group asks security agencies to investigate Atiku The Buhari Media Organisation on Tuesday asked security agencies to investigate what it described as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar’s “unholy romance with foreign bodies especially the United States of America, in... Read More
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April 9, 2019

The Late 5: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari; INEC to resume distribution of 11,228,582 PVCs | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari The deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has predicted that a woman would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Mohammed, who was Nigeria’s environment minister before she resigned to take up the UN job, said this at the... Read More
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