Linda Ikeji was one of the early birds at the 11th edition of The Future Awards Africa. The media mogul who took time out to speak with secondary schools was dressed in a beautiful green off-shoulder top on white pants with lovely white shoes. She also took a number of pictures with fans who trooped... Read More

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October 19, 2016

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The Media Blog: Someone made our point better – If you don’t want it published, then don’t tweet it

We are really tired of all the false accusations of ‘plagiarism’ that people on Twitter throw about every now, and again, and now again. Pulse journalist, Fuad Lawal, helps us make it even clearer…

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October 11, 2016

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Ogunleke Emmanuel: From feet to feat [Nigerian Voices]

by Ogunleke Adekunle Emmanuel Although this story’s resolution or black out might have to be written later, I am optimistic of its ending. It is going to have a proverbial taste of bitter leaf after its staleness. I am writing this when I would not say I am successful and you might not think so... Read More

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September 7, 2016

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Another blogger gets picked up by security operatives

A blogger, Iroegbu Emenike has been arrested by the Department of State Security Services in Akwa Ibom state. The publisher of the online news medium Abia Facts was picked up on Tuesday at about 1pm. In a press statement released on Wednesday by the Convener, Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD), Inibehe Effiong, the blogger was whisked... Read More

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August 18, 2016

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Cyber Stalking: Blogger sues EFCC over arrest and detention

Blogger, Abubakar ‘Abusidiqu’ Usman who was arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on August 8, 2016 has dragged the Commission to court accusing it of violating his fundamental rights. Usman who is the publisher of the online news platform, Abusidiqu explained his ordeal while in EFCC custody saying he believes he is being... Read More

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August 18, 2016

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Exclusive: The true story of my arrest by the EFCC – Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman

by Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman Shortly after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released me from detention last week Tuesday, I said I was going to tell the story of my arrest especially against the backdrop of the claim by the anti-graft agency that I was arrested on ‘’offences bordering on cyber stalking.’’ Today, I... Read More

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August 15, 2016

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The Media Blog: So Linda Ikeji is finally going nuclear (all of you can now allow her rest)

For years, everyone has been taking panadol for Linda Ikeji’s headache. Why isn’t she creative? Why isn’t she on her own URL? Why is her blog UI, UX and U-anything else still not, uhm, intuitive (incredibly redundant question if bulk of her readers like her as she is)? Why isn’t she building a network of... Read More

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August 15, 2016

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The Media Blog: The hate some people have for Linda Ikeji is on iMax

So here was the headline on a news story on BellaNaija. And this was comment a human being put below this story – just because. Bitterness that can cook soup. To be Linda is not a day’s job. PS: See anything worth talking about on the ins and outs of the media business in... Read More

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August 14, 2016

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I made a mistake calling #SaveMayowa a scam – Linda Ikeji apologizes

A day after the Police confirmed that the #SaveMayowa initiative is as legit as legit can be, popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has come out to apologize for coming out with the story suggesting it was an elaborate scam by Mayowa Ahmed’s family to extort money from unsuspecting donors. Sounding remorseful, Ikeji posted the apology on... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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August 12, 2016

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The Media Blog: Financial TV? Arese Ugwu is all over that

Arese Ugwu is a money blogger (sounds suspiciously like ‘money doubler’) and building a personal financial platform (Smart Money Africa) targeted at young people – especially young women. And this has clearly been her year if you pay attention to Instagram. First she hosted a finance workshop targeted at young women that hosted almost a... Read More

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August 9, 2016

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#FreeAbusidiq: PDP blasts EFCC, says Buhari is gagging the press

The Peoples Democratic Party has said the arrest of popular blogger Abubakar Sidiq by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is illegal and not within their rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, the PDP said the Buhari-led administration is trying to gag the press. The statement reads, “We are deeply concerned about the... Read More

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August 9, 2016

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APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

Following the arrest of Abubakar Sadi Usman, a Nigerian blogger popularly known as Abusidiq, the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday, lambasted the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for the arrest. In a statement signed by the Olu Onemola, the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF stated that Abusidiq’s arrest on the... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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How Linda Ikeji became the most vilified woman in Nigeria

by Mazi Emeka Seriously, there is something about Linda Ikeji and no one seems to know what exactly. What is so contentious about this woman, one of the most prominent example of female success stories -scarce as they are- and should be an inspiration to young women and entrepreneurs? Truly it is a difficult question... Read More

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June 13, 2016

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Anna Banner’s no longer with Flavour – Here’s why

Over the weekend, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), Anna Banner put up on Instagram, a post which quite a number of people took as a hint of a rough patch between her and her baby daddy, Flavour. In a new interview with blogger, Stella Dimoko Korkus, the beauty queen confirmed she has now... Read More

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November 4, 2015

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‘I apologise for embarrassing you’ | Blogger begs Governor Amosun

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has apologised to Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, for writing a false report against his wife, Olufunso Amosun. Ojo was alleged to have posted on his Facebook page, that Mrs. Amosun was arrested and detained in London over money laundering. He was arrested last month and was charged for publishing a false news with intent... Read More

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September 29, 2015

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How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. Ojo- who is being detained at the Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta- is in trouble for penning a story about the alleged involvement of the Olufunso Amosun, in money laundering. The blogger had written that Ogun state governor’s wife, was detained by the... Read More

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January 9, 2015

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Dear bloggers, Saudi Arabia has punished your colleague with 1,000 lashes + 10-years jail sentence

by Temitope Onitiju Blogger and activist, Raif Badawi, who started the “Free Saudi Liberals” website, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes, because he insulted Islam on the online forum in Saudi Arabia. As part of his punishment, Badawi was lashed 50 times in public, despite calls for clemency from human right... Read More

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October 8, 2014

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Linda Ikeji’s blog has been taken down by Blogger?

by Kolapo Olapoju The blog of one of Nigeria’s most popular bloggers, Linda Ikeji, seems to have been taken down by host, blogger. Linda had for the past couple of days been in the middle of a copyright/plagiarism storm. When trying to visit the site, you are given this error message, “Blog has been... Read More

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October 2, 2013

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“It was sweeting me…”: Blogger, Linda Ikeji gets a sweet little kiss from D’banj (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji wrote on her blog that she saw D’banj at the OhBox TV in London when she went for an interview and was overjoyed when the superstar gave her a kiss on the cheek. Here is what she wrote: “I ran into Banga Lee of life today at OhBox TV... Read More

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September 22, 2013

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What I want in a man – Blogger, Linda Ikeji opens up on Teju Babyface Show

by ‘Jola Sotubo Linda Ikeji has changed places and put herself on the hot seat this time instead of her numerous subjects of discussion. The popular blogger, who makes a living discussing other people’s lives, shed some light on her own personal life on Saturday when she was a guest on the Teju Babyface Show.... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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Has Atiku left politics? Former vice president turns to blogging

by Oge Okonkwo Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has found a new way to express his thoughts and opinion asides using Twitter. Alhaji Atiku is now officially a blogger. He wrote an article concerning democracy and tweeted the link: Read his article here.

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September 4, 2013

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The ‘randy’ blogger, a short story by ‘Seun Salami (Part 2)

by ‘Seun Salami Uti couldn’t wait to get back home from the airport. He drove too fast for his own liking, turning too sharply at bends and overtaking fast moving cars. He was glad there was no traffic in the city. Sundays were like that. Uti fell asleep later that evening after they tossed each... Read More

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August 28, 2013

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The ‘randy’ blogger, a short story by ‘Seun Salami (Part 1)

by Seun Salami Uti laughed. She tried not to laugh with him because she had intended it to be a serious question, to carry with it and deliver to him a stern message that she wasn’t quite comfortable with any distractions and she wanted him all to herself… Rosina clutched her small travel bag close... Read More

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August 26, 2013

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Oh, wow… this is something: Reporter goes topless (mid-interview) to keep mayor abreast of gender double standards (WATCH)

A Canadian woman’s attempt to expose her hometown mayor to the complexities of a gender equality issue caused some buzz after she took her top off mid-interview. Lori Welbourne, a syndicated columnist with The Province newspaper, sat down with Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray to talk about double standards and whether a woman would land in... Read More

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August 17, 2013

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SPOTTED: Iyanya rocks the red carpet with SEXY Emma Nyra at the TFAA honourees reception

by Akan Ido The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Honourees reception which took place yesterday at Heirs Holdings, Ikoyi, Lagos saw music sensation, Iyanya gracing the red carpet with beautiful Emma Nyra. Iyanya was his usual bubbly self and Emma Nyra can’t look more sexy in her monochrome outfit perfectly accentuating her stunning figure. The evening... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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Aw, this is SO sweet: Blogger, Linda Ikeji writes moving letter to her fans (READ)

by Rachel Ogbu Blogger, Linda Ikeji has written a personal letter to her fans touching some very intimate and controversial issues. In the letter titled, “Dear LIB readers; A letter from me, Linda, to you”, the celebrity blogger takes time out to thank supporters and even critics while dispelling Illuminati rumours and allegations that she... Read More

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May 10, 2013

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Tope Olofin: 5 habits of highly successful Nigerian bloggers (Y! Superblogger)

by Tope Olofin You may not be a great writer, but the ability to get your message across to your audience is the key. Mean what you write and write what you mean. Human beings are creatures of pattern. Without it, we will live in a world of chaos and total anarchy. Like we don’t... Read More

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May 6, 2013

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Toni Kan: Before I am kidnapped

by Toni Kan We must participate in securing our selves or the next time you open the newspaper it might be your own face you see in the metro section with the caption: Lagos Blogger Kidnapped! It is a hot and somnolent afternoon. I have taken the day off work to catch my breath and... Read More

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February 4, 2013

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Linda Ikeji gets N8 million Infiniti FX 35 – and her thank you note will make you cry (LOOK)

by Isi Esene The good life is definitely here for popular blogger, Linda Ikeji as she, in her words, decides to spoil herself by acquiring a 2011 Infiniti FX 35 state-of-the-art wonder on wheels. She says, “My sisters wanted me to get a Range but I’ve always loved this SUV and now I own one!... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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“That hermaphrodite witch” – Jim Iyke hits back at blogger, Linda Ikeji

by Rachel Ogbu One thing is clear, some Linda Ikeji blog readers do not like Nollywood actor Jim Iyke and some of his fans don’t like Ikeji’s blog either. We came to this conclusion after reading some of the comments on Ikeji’s blog and Iyke’s twitter handle. Ikeji recently got a backlash for posting the pictures (above) of... Read More

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SPOTTED: Linda Ikeji already at #TFAA2016 (PHOTO)

The Media Blog: Someone made our point better – If you don’t want it published, then don’t tweet it

Ogunleke Emmanuel: From feet to feat [Nigerian Voices]

Another blogger gets picked up by security operatives

Cyber Stalking: Blogger sues EFCC over arrest and detention

Exclusive: The true story of my arrest by the EFCC – Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman

The Media Blog: So Linda Ikeji is finally going nuclear (all of you can now allow her rest)

The Media Blog: The hate some people have for Linda Ikeji is on iMax

I made a mistake calling #SaveMayowa a scam – Linda Ikeji apologizes

The Media Blog: Financial TV? Arese Ugwu is all over that

#FreeAbusidiq: PDP blasts EFCC, says Buhari is gagging the press

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

How Linda Ikeji became the most vilified woman in Nigeria

Anna Banner’s no longer with Flavour – Here’s why

‘I apologise for embarrassing you’ | Blogger begs Governor Amosun

How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife

Dear bloggers, Saudi Arabia has punished your colleague with 1,000 lashes + 10-years jail sentence

Linda Ikeji’s blog has been taken down by Blogger?

“It was sweeting me…”: Blogger, Linda Ikeji gets a sweet little kiss from D’banj (PHOTOS)

What I want in a man – Blogger, Linda Ikeji opens up on Teju Babyface Show

Has Atiku left politics? Former vice president turns to blogging

The ‘randy’ blogger, a short story by ‘Seun Salami (Part 2)

The ‘randy’ blogger, a short story by ‘Seun Salami (Part 1)

Oh, wow… this is something: Reporter goes topless (mid-interview) to keep mayor abreast of gender double standards (WATCH)

SPOTTED: Iyanya rocks the red carpet with SEXY Emma Nyra at the TFAA honourees reception

Aw, this is SO sweet: Blogger, Linda Ikeji writes moving letter to her fans (READ)

Tope Olofin: 5 habits of highly successful Nigerian bloggers (Y! Superblogger)

Toni Kan: Before I am kidnapped

Linda Ikeji gets N8 million Infiniti FX 35 – and her thank you note will make you cry (LOOK)

“That hermaphrodite witch” – Jim Iyke hits back at blogger, Linda Ikeji

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