A matter of great concern that rarely takes the centre stage in Nigeria’s public discourse is the tragedy of homeless children – ‘street kids’ as they are called as if it makes sense for a child to wallow in the streets with no social safety nets to catch them before they fall into the cracks... Read More

African Sprituality, child abuse, Child Rights Act, Juju, nigeria, Witchcraft

October 3, 2020

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Deep Dive: 60 years after independence; has Nigerian music come of age?

Nigeria’s independence anniversary should not just be about politics or governance, it is supposed to be emancipation across every sector and industry and music is not left out. Since 1960, the Nigerian music industry has evolved from a lot of genres to the level it is today. From Highlife, Jazz to Juju, Apala, Fuji, R&B,... Read More

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#Nigeria60andUseless, Afrobeats, Apala, Fuji, Highlife, jazz, Juju, pop, R&B

September 21, 2018

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Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Ramsey Nouah, the comment on disappearing ‘juju’, 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. 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:... Read More

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Juju, Ramsey Nouah, Shehu Sani, Today's Noisemakers

September 1, 2016

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Ondo APC primaries: I’m not afraid of juju – Jigawa Governor

Jigawa State governor, Badaru Abubakar has said he will conduct the Ondo APC governorship primary election transparently, while stating that he doesn’t believe in or fear charms. He said this after he was sworn-in as the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo Primary Election Committee. He said, ”Free and fair election will solve the problem.... Read More

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'Coming live from prison, Badaru Abubakar, charms, Juju, Ondo APC primary

October 14, 2014

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Juju trial: Jury out in the case of couple accused of sex trafficiking

by Chidi Okoye In the ongoing trial of the couple accused of trafficking a Nigerian woman into the UK for sex trade., the jury has gone out for final deliberations. The jury is considering verdicts in the case against 24-year-old Lizzy Idahosa, and 41-year-old Jackson Omoruyi, at Cardiff Crown Court. Idahosa is facing a seven... Read More

The News Blog

Cardiff crown, Jackson Omoruyi, Juju, jury, Lizzy Idahosa, Nigerian, trial, uk, Witchcraft

October 7, 2014

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Pastor arrested for killing church member with Juju

by Anike Jacobs Pastor Jonathan Ojigbo, the presiding minister of God Solution Ministry, Delta State, has been arrested by the police for killing one of his church members, Evi Samson, with some concoction believed to be Juju, Daily Independent report. The pastor who is also a registrar at one of the magistrate courts in Delta,... Read More

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Delta state police, Juju

September 12, 2014

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JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

by Jewel Stephen Stolen crude oil supply has been discovered in juju shrines and septic tanks by Joint Military Task Force’ officials. The security agents, who operate under the code-name ‘Operation Pulo Shield’, confirmed that the crude oil was found buried inside juju shrines, sitting rooms and septic tanks, in some communities of Delta and... Read More

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Bayelsa, crude oil, Delta, Ibada Amukpe, Joint Military Task Force, JTF, Juju, Lieutenant-Colonel Mustapha Anka, Niger Delta, Rivers, Sapele

August 26, 2014

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“She used Juju to marry me!” | “He left me for his ex-wife!” || This couple want to end their marriage (READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe A woman has appealed to an Ibadan court to dissolve her 8-year-old marriage, because her husband, Lukman Aguntasoolo left her for his first wife. The woman, Rianat Aguntasoolo, told the Grade C customary court at Agodi-Gate, that Lukman does not carry out his responsibilities as the head of the house. She... Read More

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Agodi-Gate, Alfa, cheating, diabolic, DNA, extra-marital affair, Grade C customary court, Ibadan, Juju, Lukman Aguntasoolo, Marriage, Oyo State, Relationships, Rianat Aguntasoolo

January 6, 2014

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Bank branch ‘shut down over juju scare’ in Akwa Ibom (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi According to reports, a banking hall in Akwa Ibom is expected to remain shut after the workers were threatened with black magic aka ‘juju’. The Plaza branch of the First Bank of Nigeria is under what was described as a “traditional injunction” by unknown aggrieved persons who dumped the ‘juju’ at the... Read More

Akwa Ibom, Black Magic, first bank, Juju, shut down, traditional injunction, Uyo

December 17, 2013

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How security guard chased away landlord, rent out 6 flats to tenants

by Adeola Balogun According to reports, a landlord in Lagos has been chased out of his own house by a security guard he hired. Alhaji Lasisi Fatai, was chased out of his home at 9/11 Fagbile Estate in the Isheri Oshun area of the state by one Akintola Olatunji. Olatunji is said to have taken... Read More

chased out, diabolic, Ejigbo, isheri osun, jazz, Juju, lagos state, landlord, rituals, security guard, sent out, tenant

November 23, 2013

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“My husband is a ritualist, he took my pants to a herbalist” – Wife laments in court

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Lagos has asked a court to end her marriage as she claimed that she did not feel safe with her husband. Caroline Omoseebi, told the Customary Court sitting in the Alakuko area of the state that her husband, Ayemisan was intent on using her for rituals and that she... Read More

Alakuko, Customary court, divorce, fetish, human sacrifice, husband, jazz, Juju, lagos, Money ritual, rituals, separation, wife

August 31, 2013

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“My wife is a drunk, she is also an adulterer, and she relies on juju”

Abosede Ojelabi has filed a divorce case against her husband, Monsuru Ojelabi, before the Agege Customary Court, Agege. According to her, Monsuru abandoned her for six years when she was sick. She said that he always borrows money from her and would not pay back, even when he has money. She complained that, because of... Read More

Abosede Ojelabi, adulterer, divorce, drunk, Juju, man, Marriage, Monsuru Ojelabi, wife

August 23, 2013

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‘Juju made my maid confess to stealing,’ woman tells court

by Oge Okonkwo A businesswoman and the prosecution witness in a criminal trial, Abiola Olatunji, narrated to a Lagos chief magistrate court, sitting at Ebute-Metta, how her 18-year-old maid, Iyanuoluwa Abayomi, owned up to theft through diabolical means popularly known as ‘Juju‘, with the help of a traditional thief-catcher known as ‘Ajilegege’. Mrs. Olatunji told the court that, she... Read More

Abiola Olatunji, Christiana Arawunmi, confess, court, Iyanuoluwa Abayomi, Juju, Maid, Omolade Omowunmi, stealing, Theft, woman

February 24, 2012

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Music video: Ice Prince takes it to the streets for ‘Juju’

by Wilfred Okiche Fresh off the smashing success recorded from his two previously released singles, ‘Oleku’ and ‘Superstar’, the unstoppable Ice Prince has dropped another video. This one is for the Juju track on his debut album, ‘Everybody loves Ice Prince’ and he takes it to the streets in an urbane, colourful affair. Watch here:... Read More

Ice Prince, Juju, Video

July 8, 2011

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Juju Modernised? Tokunbo’s Omoge ft Kid Kudz

by Taiwo Dailola Tokunbo is the 21 year old son of Juju Musician Jide Chord. He started with music by going with his father to shows and performances from the age of 10, and later became a back up singer in his father’s band. Tokunbo is a singer, songwriter and producer who is also a... Read More

Jide Chord, Juju, Kid Kudz., Omoge, Peak Talent Show, Tokunbo

Witchcraft and the tragedy of street kids in Nigeria

Deep Dive: 60 years after independence; has Nigerian music come of age?

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Ramsey Nouah, the comment on disappearing ‘juju’, others

Ondo APC primaries: I’m not afraid of juju – Jigawa Governor

Juju trial: Jury out in the case of couple accused of sex trafficiking

Pastor arrested for killing church member with Juju

JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

“She used Juju to marry me!” | “He left me for his ex-wife!” || This couple want to end their marriage (READ)

Opinion: Religious shepherds and their grass-eating sheep

Bank branch ‘shut down over juju scare’ in Akwa Ibom (PICTURED)

How security guard chased away landlord, rent out 6 flats to tenants

“My husband is a ritualist, he took my pants to a herbalist” – Wife laments in court

“My wife is a drunk, she is also an adulterer, and she relies on juju”

‘Juju made my maid confess to stealing,’ woman tells court

Music video: Ice Prince takes it to the streets for ‘Juju’

Juju Modernised? Tokunbo’s Omoge ft Kid Kudz

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