Showmax Is Dead. DStv Stream Is the Replacement

The SMS landed on Nigerian DStv subscribers’ phones this week: Showmax is now on DStv Stream, free until May 31, check your email for the activation link. Easy. Cheerful. The kind of message you skim and forward without thinking about it. What it doesn’t mention is that Showmax is gone. Canal+, the French media company... Read More

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NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity

December 5, 2025

Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”

The Big Brother Naija (BBN) returned for a season 9 on Sunday, July 28, with new faces and an all-new template for the “No Loose Guard” season. Unlike all other previous seasons of the Big Brother Naija, the housemates of this year’s season are paired and related as each pair is related by marriage, friendship,... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Drop Below ₦900 Across Stations Following Dangote Refinery Cut

June 17, 2024

Big Brother Titans: Meet The 20 Housemates #BBTitans

When Big Brother Titans premiered on Sunday night, it did so with all the fanfare and glitter that the program has come to be known for. Twenty contestants were introduced to the audience. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a well-known On Air Personality (OAP) and the anchor of Big Brother Naija, and Lawrence Maleka, the presenter of Big... Read More

Reality TV

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March 30, 2022

Nigerian Senate orders a downward review of DStv tariffs, Nigerians react

The Nigerian Senate has ordered pay-tv service providers, DStv, GOtv, to review their bouquet prices downwards. The Senate gave the directive today during a session in response to the agitation by users following a recent tariff hike by DStv and a call for a pay-per-view subscription model across social media. This follows a decision by... Read More

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DSTV

March 30, 2022

What to watch in April 2022 on DStv, GOtv

April is only a couple of days away, so get ready to spice up your entertainment watch-list with these great shows and top-rated sporting action on DStv and GOtv. In case you missed it, you can retain your current DStv or GOtv subscription price for up to 12 months when you reconnect before Thursday, March... Read More

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December 7, 2021

Ayo and Gabriel deal with Baby Drama on BET Africa’s Isono

On BET’s original daily drama, Isono, baby fever, political scandal and treachery reign as Ayo returns to the telenovela which airs Monday to Thursday on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129, GOtv Channel 21) at 20:30 WAT/21:30 CAT. Ayo shows up at Esther’s door hoping to reach Gabriel through Esther but runs into Millicent instead. After... Read More

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September 14, 2021

Comedy Central to exclusively premiere upcoming Charlamagne Tha God show in Africa

First look at Tha God’s honest truth with Lenard “Charlamagne” Mckelvey, premiering on Comedy Central Africa, Monday 20 September Comedy Central Africa has revealed that multi-media mogul, Lenard “Charlamagne” McKelvey, is teaming up with late-night virtuoso Stephen Colbert – making his epic return to Comedy Central – to create and produce Tha God’s Honest Truth... Read More

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August 31, 2021

‘Fix it on the Go’ with the DStv Self-Service options

Being in charge of what you watch and when to watch is a fantastic feeling. You also know what else is a fantastic feeling? Being able to monitor how things are going and when things go wrong, so you can resolve the issue as swiftly as possible. Let’s face it – we’ve all experienced some... Read More

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August 20, 2021

How MultiChoice Nigeria is promoting local languages and culture with Africa Magic channels

Since its launch in Nigeria in 1993 as a dispatch of MultiChoice Africa’s pioneering vision of delivering world-class pay-television services across Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria has grown into a family entertainment behemoth. At the beginning, top-tier international programmes across genres dominated, but there were plans to ensure that African stories were told by Africans and delivered... Read More

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August 9, 2021

And then there were six: Flash Band and Tritunez eliminated from Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

It was all groove and pure ‘Owambe’ vibes on the last episode of the Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2; the eight outstanding bands gave their best renditions of the Fuji music genre to retain their place in the first live band competition in Nigeria. After the hosts revealed that two bands would be eliminated... Read More

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Alian Tribe, DSTV, Flash Band, Genial Sounds, GOtv, MTV Base, Olamide, The Benedictz, Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

July 30, 2021

MTV Base Musicology to explore state of Nigerian entertainment industry post-COVID

As part of its continued commitment to advancing Nigeria’s talents, music, lifestyle and entertainment, MTV Base will be airing another edition of its quarterly music discourse, ‘Musicology‘ on Thursday, 5 August at 20:00 WAT / 21:00CAT, on DStv Channel 322 and GOtv Channel 72. Centred on the theme, “The Entertainment Industry Post-Covid; Way Forward”, this... Read More

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July 26, 2021

Bandhitz, Flash Band, Genial Sound, Update Vibes face possible elimination from Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

With Hip-Hop as the theme of the week, the 8 remaining bands in this season’s show rocked the stage with renditions of their favourite hip hop songs. We don’t want to be the judges right now because it is getting harder to choose! Paired in groups of two, the bands went neck to neck against... Read More

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July 19, 2021

#BBNaija: Big Brother Naija show is back, N90m bigger and better | See other changes made

Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija is back, and this year promises to be bigger and better. With the conclusion of the auditions in May, the sixth season of the show, which is yet to be themed, is rumored to be returning to our screens within the week. The date currently slated for... Read More

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July 19, 2021

How To Pay Bills with Wema Bank USSD Code – *945#

Avoid overdue bills due internet downtime, lack of data or not having a smartphone. You can pay your electric bill, get cable subscription, purchase data and airtime with *945# on ALAT. No, you do not need data to use this code. All you need is to dial *945# and select your preferred transaction. It’s so... Read More

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July 13, 2021

DStv remains unmatched as a Cable TV provider, but movie lovers still have a wide range of options

It is an era of increased affinity to a sense of freedom and chique consumption, and the appeal of streaming services that put younger people apart from their ageing parents who watched local networks and then embraced cable TV when it first came into Nigeria will be with us for a while. Yet that same... Read More

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July 7, 2021

Big Brother Naija could provide MultiChoice with a much-needed shot in the arm

Despite the intense criticisms among many conservatives, especially religious and political leaders, Big Brother Naija remains popular among young Nigerians and millions of Africans. With auditions for the sixth season of the television show already announced, a study by Culture Intelligence from RED reveals that the show could also provide MultiChoice with much-needed growth in... Read More

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May 26, 2021

FRIENDS: THE REUNION to premiere on M-Net this Sunday on DStv Premium

MultiChoice announced today that FRIENDS: THE REUNION will premiere on M-Net (DStv channel 101) exclusive to DStv Premium on Sunday, 30 May at 9 pm and will be available on Catch Up plus, which customers on Explora and the DStv App have access to, and streaming service Showmax from Monday, 31 May 2021. “Friends” stars... Read More

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May 25, 2021

A Celebration of African films on Africa Day

This Africa Day, MultiChoice comes bearing presents. For the average film lover, this one is major. Think of it as a film festival, a jubilant celebration of contemporary African cinema. As part of activities to celebrate Africa Day on Tuesday, 25 May, MultiChoice launched M-Net Movies AfroCinema, a pop-up movie channel dedicated to showcasing and celebrating contemporary African films. ... Read More

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May 19, 2021

MTV Base announces fresh new and exciting reality series; “Inside Life With Erica”

Star girl and Queen of the Elites, Erica Nlewedim, yesterday confirmed that she will be the first Celebrity featured in MTV Base’s new reality TV series, Inside Life; which will be airing weekly on MTV Base, DStv Channel 322 and GOtv Channel 72 from 8:00 PM WAT, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The former BBNaija housemate... Read More

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March 25, 2021

MultiChoice’s Hallelujah Pop-Up Channel makes grand comeback with LIVE Music Show -REJOICE! on DStv and GOtv

Depending on how you choose to approach it, the spirit of Easter is one of ‘sober rejoicing’. The coin of phrase isn’t accidental. We can rejoice that through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we are saved, and think soberly about the extent God had to go to in order to save us. With that thought... Read More

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March 10, 2021

Here are 7 facts you need to know about Nigerian Idol season 6

Popular reality TV singing competition, Nigerian Idol, is back and will hit DStv and GOtv screens in March 2021. The 2021 edition is the sixth in the show’s history and will, as usual, feature loads of talents. While we countdown to the show’s premiere on Sunday, March 14 these are the top facts you need... Read More

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January 22, 2021

The Step Up and Boost Season is back for the third time on DStv

Once again, MultiChoice Nigeria is giving their DStv customers something thrilling to look forward to this New year. The Step Up and Boost offer is back! And customers on the lower packages; DStv Yanga, Confam and Compact will get the chance to gain access to a wider range of entertainment and endless captivating TV moments... Read More

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January 13, 2021

A socially distanced festive season with DStv

The Christmas and New Year holidays certainly looked remarkably different this past year. The disruption caused by the global pandemic put a pause on the usual holiday traditions like partying, attending concerts, gathering with friends and family to eat and drink, traveling on vacation, among many others. Right before the beginning of the holidays, the... Read More

DSTV

December 27, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: 10 commercials we absolutely loved this year

Editor’s Note: Commercials are a huge part of our lives in Nigeria. They are so ingrained in our national life that it’s near difficult to move from childhood to adulthood without memories of at least, one delightful TV commercial you can hardly take away from our heads. Indomie’s Mama Do Good, Peak’s Papilo You Go... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

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November 12, 2020

Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000

The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa.... Read More

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November 11, 2020

DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating

With over 200,000 golfers, golf is slowly becoming a sport, not only for the elite but also, interested persons who enjoy a sport that takes a whole lot of coordination, precision, and athletic ability. For a stroke play format which is one of the most common form of golf played, the golfer with the best... Read More

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Showmax Is Dead. DStv Stream Is the Replacement

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate President Godswill Akpabio Alleges That Only 30% Nigerians Pay Tax

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves ₦47.5 trillion as Estimated 2025 Budget

Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ghana and Others Suffer Power Outage as Nigeria Reduces Gas Supply for Three Weeks

Big Brother Titans: Meet The 20 Housemates #BBTitans

Nigerian Senate orders a downward review of DStv tariffs, Nigerians react

What to watch in April 2022 on DStv, GOtv

Ayo and Gabriel deal with Baby Drama on BET Africa’s Isono

Comedy Central to exclusively premiere upcoming Charlamagne Tha God show in Africa

‘Fix it on the Go’ with the DStv Self-Service options

How MultiChoice Nigeria is promoting local languages and culture with Africa Magic channels

And then there were six: Flash Band and Tritunez eliminated from Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

MTV Base Musicology to explore state of Nigerian entertainment industry post-COVID

Bandhitz, Flash Band, Genial Sound, Update Vibes face possible elimination from Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

#BBNaija: Big Brother Naija show is back, N90m bigger and better | See other changes made

How To Pay Bills with Wema Bank USSD Code – *945#

DStv remains unmatched as a Cable TV provider, but movie lovers still have a wide range of options

Big Brother Naija could provide MultiChoice with a much-needed shot in the arm

FRIENDS: THE REUNION to premiere on M-Net this Sunday on DStv Premium

A Celebration of African films on Africa Day

MTV Base announces fresh new and exciting reality series; “Inside Life With Erica”

MultiChoice’s Hallelujah Pop-Up Channel makes grand comeback with LIVE Music Show -REJOICE! on DStv and GOtv

Here are 7 facts you need to know about Nigerian Idol season 6

The Step Up and Boost Season is back for the third time on DStv

A socially distanced festive season with DStv

#YNaija2020Review: 10 commercials we absolutely loved this year

Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000

DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating

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