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Breath of Life
May 13, 2024
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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | AMVCA, Shallipopi, Burna Boy, Breath of Life’, Tobi Amusan

‘Breath of Life’ carts away the biggest awards at AMVCA 2024 The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place between May 10 and 11, 2024, in Lagos and witnessed for the first time a near-clean sweep from a Nigerian movie. ‘Breath of Life’ directed by BB Sasore and released on streaming platform Prime... Read More
The Media Blog
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January 16, 2023
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Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests; ‘Vote APC… PDP’ – Atiku’s gaffe at the PDP rally in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency has dismantled the campaign billboard of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi’s big billboard located at the Nnamdi... Read More
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December 14, 2022
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Buhari to receive award on peace and security; Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari to receive award on peace and security Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally Nigeria, India to share intelligence on drug trafficking syndicates Judge orders release and payment of N50 million to supporter of Nnamdi Kanu 105 stranded Nigerians return from Chad Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are... Read More
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November 12, 2017
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Davido beats Wizkid to win MTV EMA best African act

Superstar Davido has defeated Starboy Wizkid to win the best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2017. Davido was nominated in the category alongside Wizkid, South Africa’s Babes Wodumo & Nasty C, Angola’s C4 Pedro, and Kenya’s Nyashinksi. Davido announced the victory on Twitter and dedicated the award to his late mum. He wrote, I’M... Read More
The News Blog
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November 1, 2017
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Moses, Troost-Ekong nominated for CAF player of the year

Super Eagles’ Victor Moses and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) player of the year award. They are among 30 players nominated for the award. CAF announced the nominees in a statement released on Wednesday. “The winner will be decided by votes from the head coaches/technical directors of the national... Read More
The News Blog
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October 15, 2017
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NNPC did not award contracts worth $25bn – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) awarded contracts worth $25bn or that the same amount is missing. What happened: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $25bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the NNPC boss of insubordination and sidelining him from important... Read More
The News Blog
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July 6, 2017
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Chimamanda Adichie wins major French literary award for ‘Dear Ijeawele’

“Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just been been named one of three winners of Le Grand Prix de l’héroïne Madame Figaro. The prize was established in 2006 by the French magazine Madame Figaro to celebrate heroines of French and foreign literature. Each year the shortlisted works... Read More
The News Blog
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June 21, 2017
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And the award for blabber of the year goes to… Beyoncé’s father

Everyone knows a Matthew. He’s the guy you don’t let follow you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat because he can’t keep his mouth shut. She’s the girl who’ll call your parents and tell them you’ve eloped, or that there was a weekend in Monaco when you did coke off a stripper’s back. Yeah, Matthew... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 22, 2017
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Nigerian-born British actress, Wunmi Mosaku basks in her BAFTA award

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian-born British actress, Wunmi Mosaku born as Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku, has won her first British Academy Television Award (BAFTA). She received the accolade for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the TV drama ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wunmi said, “I didn’t have to imagine much”, “I... Read More
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February 28, 2017
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Again! No African leader wins $5m Mo Ibrahim award

by Dolapo Adelana For the second year in a row, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has announced no winner for its Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The Foundation made the announcement on Tuesday following a meeting of the independent Prize Committee chaired by Dr Salim Ahmed Salim, and the Foundation’s Board meeting last weekend. Commenting... Read More
The News Blog
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February 27, 2017
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CONFUSION: And the award for Best Picture goes to La La Land… sorry, we mean Moonlight (WATCH)

This may just pass as one of the weirdest Oscar moments in history. Faye Dunaway and co-presenter, Warren Beatty stepped on stage to present the award for Best Picture but ended up announcing the wrong name. Dunaway announced romantic musical “La La Land” as winner and the producer and cast of the movie had arrived... Read More
The News Blog
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January 3, 2017
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[The Legislative Blog]: What ‘Man of the Year’? Senator Shehu Sani disagrees with Gov Obiano’s award

On 1 January, Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year 2016. Governor Obiano won the award based on his “prudent management of resources and embarking on massive infrastructural development in Anambra state.” Well, congratulations! But Senator Shehu Sani does not agree with the idea of rewarding politicians and top public... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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December 29, 2016
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The Thread: ‘#SoundCityMVP2016 is the new Headies…’ | Our top 10 tweets of tonight’s awards

The maiden edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival is currently taking place at the Expo Center, Eko Hotel & Suites Lagos, Nigeria. Artistes who are billed to perform at the event include Davido, Patoranking, Tekno and Olamide. Looks like Tweeps are impressed with the organization, from the picture quality, to sound, presentation and the... Read More
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December 23, 2016
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Tekno miles, Mr. Eazi, 2Baba, Simi | Here are the winners and losers from #TheHeadies2016

The 11th Headies held last night and we won’t come here to remind you about the glitz and glamour because there was hardly any, to be frank. It was an event that was attended with a variety of expectations depending on audience’s unique preferences. Some came for a street show that they hoped would feature... Read More
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December 21, 2016
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See who won the popular vote for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 | Overall winner to be announced on December 31

And we have a winner – at least for the popular vote! The Y!/YNaija.com voting for Person of the Year 2016 began in November, and the overall winner will be unveiled to the public by the editors on December 31. Before that, we have tallied the popular votes – and the winner by a considerable... Read More
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November 9, 2016
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Entertainment Roundup: The Headies nominees list is out, Chika Ike gets herself a G-wagon | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning.Organisers of Headies awards release this year’s nominees list The Headies is one of Nigeria’s most coveted and respected awards and this year’s nominee’s list has just been released. Some of... Read More
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November 6, 2016
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Jibrin wins anti-corruption award in London (PHOTOS)

Embattled member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has been honoured by a top London-based newspaper, African Voice, with the African Voice Leadership in Legislative Governance Awards 2016 for his commitment to legislative duties and fight against corruption in Nigeria. Mr. Jibrin was recently suspended by the House of Representatives for accusing Speaker Yakubu Dogara,... Read More
Cover Stories, The News Blog
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October 14, 2016
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5 things to know about Bob Dylan, 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

“The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 is awarded to Bob Dylan for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition…” The announcement made by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm was met with applause, surprise and slight criticism from some quarters. For many Nigerians, the Nobel Prize in Literature is familiar mostly... Read More
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September 15, 2016
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Enter for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Award and stand a chance to win £1,000

Unpublished writers now have the opportunity to enter for the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature, Flash Fiction Award. Entries opened September 1 and will close October 14, 2016. You can enter for this prize by submitting your captivating stories of not more than 300 words. In today’s fast paced world where communication... Read More
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September 9, 2016
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Nigeria Fashion and Style Awards unveils 2016 nomination list

Nigerian Fashion and Style Awards formerly known as Gardencity Fashion Awards releases Nomination List for 2016 edition With over 4000 nominations sent in since the launch, NFSA, an annual event put together by Snazzy Labels, today unveils the final nomination list for the 3rd edition of Nigeria”s most celebrated fashion award event. NFSA is proudly... Read More
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June 17, 2016
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AUDIO: This is why Jonathan failed to win Mo Ibrahim prize

Billionaire businessman and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, Mo Ibrahim, on Thursday, explained why no former African President deserved the $5 million prize this year. In a telephone interview with Newsday BBC, Ibrahim stated no past leader had fulfilled the conditions needed to win the prestigious prize. Although former... Read More
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