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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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April 9, 2019

It looks like Mariam Jimoh’s delivery app Oja is a fraud, and Twitter has all the receipts

Oja is a food delivery service founded by Miriam Jimoh, which seeks to make ethnic foods readily available by connecting local multi-cultural stores. Well, according to the brand. Oja, if you didn’t know, is the Yoruba word for ‘market’ and in the wake of Oja being among the three recipients of a free cash injection prize of... Read More
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Latter Day Saints
April 9, 2019

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about to become Nigeria’s first gay friendly church?

If there is anything the body of Christ in Nigeria is well known for, it is their vehement rejection of persons on the LGBT spectrum. This manifests in many ways, from spectacular ‘deliverance’ sessions where LGBT persons are publicly humiliated or even physically assaulted to enthusiastic public support for government legislation that targets LGBT persons... Read More
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April 9, 2019

Can Stella Damasus make a great comeback in her new movie ‘Between’?

If you are yet to hear about Stella Damasus’ new movie Between, it’s because there hasn’t been a huge marketing drive around the film. Damasus is one of Nollywood’s top-tier actresses who, interestingly, hasn’t been pushed to the margins by the industry’s young, exciting pool of talents. In fact, Between should be that movie wherein... Read More
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April 9, 2019

The Big 5: Two Nigerians stabbed to death in xenophobic attack in South Africa; Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria’s economy slipping – World Bank The World Bank has said that the Nigerian economy has been slipping since 1995 and this continued till 2018. The bank, in its latest report on the regional economy titled, Africa’s Pulse released the taxonomy of growth performance in sub-Saharan... Read More
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April 8, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Sandra Ezekwesili, Reno Omokri, others

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. Today’s roll-out has us laughing over the callousness of Jamaican men and its Nigerian version (yuck!), political soundbites, and the truly sad nature of... Read More
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April 8, 2019

The Late 5: Nigeria leading in cyber policing in West Africa – Buhari; Oyetola seeks Court of Appeal in Osun | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Supreme Court strikes Magnus Abe’s notice of amendment The Supreme Court has struck out the notice of amendment filed by Senator Magnus Abe on the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. In a unanimous judgment read on Monday by the Acting Chief Justice... Read More
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April 8, 2019

Ishaya Bako’s ‘4th republic’ holds star-studded premiere in Lagos

Celebrities, personalities and politicians in attendance… One of the most anticipated Nollywood films of 2019, ‘4th Republic’ premiered on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at IMAX, Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki Lagos. The premiere played out the election theme with PVCs, ballot boxes, and election staff as ushers. With a dress code themed ‘Your Excellency,’ the stars and guests... Read More
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April 8, 2019

Community Health Support Scheme boosts healthcare delivery in Makoko Community with medical outreach

On the 29th and 30th of March, a volunteer-based project that advocates, creates awareness and offers charitable deeds to promote the cause of health in growing communities decided to hold an outreach in Makoko. Prior to this time, the Community health engagement officer Mopelola Lauretta Hamza along with Eniola Damilola Eniola has paid several visits... Read More
Partners
April 8, 2019

Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu is seriously ill, and Twitter is giving it all the publicity it deserves

The news that former Super Eagles coach Christain Chukwu is suffering from an undisclosed ailment, and needs $50,000 for a medical trip abroad, broke on Sunday. And today, it has gained momentum particularly in the Nigerian football world, and social media is driving towards giving it all the publicity it can. That said, the reactions... Read More
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April 8, 2019

The Big 5: 2 suicide bombers, 3 others die in Maiduguri attack; FG orders foreigners to leave mining sites in Zamfara | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: PDP accuses Amaechi, others of plotting constitutional crisis in Rivers The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that some leaders of the All Progressives Congress and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), were working to cause a constitutional crisis in Rivers State. The... Read More
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April 7, 2019

Entertainment Roundup: Warner Bros releases tragic first trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’; Issa Rae engaged to longtime boyfriend Louis Diame | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Warner Bros releases tragic first trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker  It’s been long since DC announced that Joaquin Phoenix will play the Joker in a standalone film. And... Read More
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April 6, 2019

Award-winning photographer, Emmanuel Oyeleke unveils second solo exhibition, The Huemanist

Nigerian visual artist and fashion photographer, Emmanuel Oyeleke, launched his second solo exhibition themed ‘The Huemanist’, today at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exhibition which was attended by notable personalities, is intended to directly impact the society, as a percentage of proceeds goes towards supporting Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), a non-profit organization... Read More
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April 6, 2019

First photos: Bolanle Olukanni, Lilian Esoro, Timi Dakolo, Noble Igwe, others turn out for Mitsubishi L200 launch

 Bolanle Olukanni, Noble Igwe, Timi Dakolo, Lilian Esoro, Derenle Edun, Abimbola Craig and Lilian Afegbai were among the personalities who attended the launch of the Mitsubishi L200 Friday at the Landmark Beachfront, Victoria Island, Lagos. The L200 Pick-up is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s second biggest seller following the Outlander SUV in its line-up last fiscal year.... Read More
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April 6, 2019

We are keeping tabs on Bobrisky’s next movie ‘Bobrisky In Love’ and here’s what we know

It’s understandable if you are exhausted by Bobrisky‘s omnipresence in Nigerian pop culture and, from the look of things, they aren’t taking their foot off the pedal soon. During the week Anita Joseph posted a clip of her and Bobrisky in Enugu on Instagram, having fun and indulging in light banter. Although Joseph didn’t state... Read More
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April 6, 2019

Zamfara to recruit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity, Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are top stories that drove conversation during the week: Zamfara to recuit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity The Zamfara State Government has said it will recruit 1,700 local charmers in addition to the 8,500 members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) recruited earlier to address security challenges in the state. The state Commissioner... Read More
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