Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have thought of summer TV in Nigeria if not for the announcement of the 2018 Emmy nominations yesterday. Something about going through that nominated list of marquee scripted shows (Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The Handmaid’s Tale) that just raises the bar in entertainment value. As I have just noticed, Nigerian summer...
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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 matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:...
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These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with fiery preacher and Senior Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Pastor Bakare was reported to have arrived the villa at about 2.30p.m and proceeded to the President’s office. The...
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In less than 24 hours, the people of Ekiti would file out to elect their Chief Executive for the next four years amid a number of ‘theatrics and stage plays’ that has greeted the political arena in that state in the last one week, with the most recent being the alleged siege on the Government...
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After holding a private screening at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas about two weeks ago, Cheta Chukwu’s Payday now has a trailer. In some way, it feels like a small triumph given how the movie’s release suffered a postponement back in April. “I go for scripts with strong characters and unique story,” Chukwu said to Nigerian...
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The golden age of fifty is seen by many as a time to wine, dine and make merry, but for Mrs. Mary Akpobome wife of ace comedian Alibaba Akpobome, it’s a time to give back to the society through a worthy cause. The banker who is currently an executive director at one of the country’s...
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Yesterday was the Governorship debate in Ekiti, organised by the Nigerian Situation Room, Enough is Enough and other media partners. The debate slated for 6pm was expected to have the two leading candidates in the gubernatorial race, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka of the Peoples Democratic...
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Now that he has perfected the long expected return “home”, that sonorous legislator from Kogi should absolutely compose and render the tribute song at the departure ceremony for thespian Ayo Fayose, the man now picking his things from the Ado-Ekiti government house. Yes, Peter Ayodele Fayose – after this Saturday – will have a replacement,...
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Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Game of Thrones leads Emmys 2018 with 22 nominations The HBO series has 22 nominations in total, followed by sci-fi series Westworld and comedy show Saturday Night Live, both with 21. It is the first time...
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These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC) has sued the APC, its National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 52 others. In the suit filed by the group on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, they urged the court to restrain...
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Continuing on from the commitment to train 50,000 people throughout 2018, Facebook rolls out a series of training dates specially designed for entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Businesses in Port Harcourt: Boost Your Business A free one-day course in making the most of digital tools to grow businesses and make meaningful connections with potential consumers....
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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 matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:...
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These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commissioned the first Abuja Light Rail system. Describing the project as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to address dearth of critical infrastructure, he added that the projects were the ideals of the Change Agenda of the government to ensure prudence...
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While some won’t see Bobrisky as their cup of tea, the cultural omnipresence the Snapchat star has reached in the last few years is, indeed, noteworthy. Bob’s social media popularity, on account of dramatic, superfluous entries into his Snapchat (serving tea really) galvanised a large following of internet users into unflinching loyalty. The early days...
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Italian coach Antonio Conte has been sacked by Chelsea – finally. It comes as no surprise especially after an awful campaign last year where Chelsea failed to qualify for the Champions League and massively underachieved in the Premier League. Although Conte captured the FA Cup for Chelsea, their performances were a far cry from their...
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Bobsled pilot, Seun Adigun led three other team members to represent Nigeria at the recently held Winter, Olympics in Pyeongchang County, South Korea and has now been officially recognised as the first African, both in the male or female categories to compete in both the winter and summer Olympics. Ayako Ito of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in...
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The Founder of YESASAC, Precious Adeho, has said that the Empower Her Project which the NGO is set to launch is aimed at empowering financially vulnerable women in the society. Speaking at a media parley ahead of the July 13 launch date, Adeho says “We recognise that women are the pillars of the family, and...
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There are trolls on the loose – that’s no news. The microblogging platform, Twitter, has, in the past few years become the convergence point of trolls and celebrities, the object of the banter. And in the list of celebrities constantly trolled, pastors are not left out. Although, unlike the former, pastors simply choose to ignore,...
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Involved in big scale projects like Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther, talented US-based filmmaker Ofu Obekpa is definitely one to watch out for. Passionate about making awesome films, he is a prime example of what sheer determination can accomplish in today’s DIY film market. Klippers is Obekpa’s latest film, and movie pundits and...
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These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari received the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. After a closed-door meeting with Buhari, the South African leader who addressed State House correspondents declared that the killing of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country was...
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Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Cardi B, Offset welcome baby daughter In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the rapper revealed her child’s name is Kulture Kiari Cephus. The baby was born Tuesday. Cardi B, 25, real name is Belcalis Almanzar,...
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Croatia set up their first World Cup final appearance after Mario Mandzukic’s 109th-minute strike secured a 2-1 comeback victory for Croatia against England. Croatia were made to chase the game after going a goal down very early in the first half but battled to sink English hopes to secure a World Cup final with France...
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These are the stories that drove the conversation: Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, on Wednesday has accused policemen deployed in the state for Saturday’s governorship election of harrassing him during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally held on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti. Fayose, who was in a neck brace after he was reportedly tear-gassed, narrated his ordeal...
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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 matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:...
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Nigerian actor, Lota Chukwu has returned for the second season of her unique food and lifestyle show – Lota Takes. The first episode of this second season features Nigerian musician and dancer, MC Galaxy. In her usual style, the food enthusiast makes do with what she finds in his kitchen. At the end of the...
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Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian lender took another bold step in its quest to improve the fortunes of operators in the country’s film industry by supporting the movie ‘Lara and The Beat’. The movie which premiered at Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos on Sunday, July 8, 2018, amidst fanfare and pageantry was attended by dignitaries from...
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Following the bombshell report on Kemi Adeosun’s alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate, the NYSC directorate has confirmed that the Minister did request to be given the certificate but they did not state when she made the request. That is very significant; if Mrs Adeosun did not request the exemption certificate...
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The Three Lions of England are billed to book their first World Cup final spot for the first time in 52 years. The buzz around England is heavy and the media is gearing up for a possible final clash with France, who qualified yesterday against Belgium. However, England will have to face Croatia first. England...
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Following more than two decades of consistent investment in community development, Guaranty Trust Bank plc is taking its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) another step further by launching a Social Impact Challenge that will fund dozens of innovative ideas designed and executed by members of the general public. Tagged #SimpleChangeBigImpact, the Social Impact Challenge invites individuals...
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You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince, which essentially is the central theme for Biodun Stephen’s forthcoming romantic comedy Seven and a Half Dates. In the trailer released yesterday, Biodun (Mercy Johnson) is a relatable victim of the standards women have been held to since Facebook became popular: marriage. Her...
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