Kunle Adeyemi: Redefining Architecture for Humanity – Chief Original Gangstar
In this Issue of Chief Original Gangstar, our COG is Kunle Adeyemi, the Founder and Principal of NLÉ, a design…
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Kunle Adeyemi: Redefining Architecture for Humanity – Chief Original Gangstar
In this Issue of Chief Original Gangstar, our COG is Kunle Adeyemi, the Founder and Principal of NLÉ, a design…
FG to Review Entry Age for University Students
The federal government intends to examine and set the minimum enrollment age for higher education institutions of learning in the…
FCCPC Storms Chinese Supermarket Over Discrimination Policy
Authorities from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have closed a Chinese supermarket located in the China General…
‘Nigeria Will Become Major Global Economy Under Tinubu’ – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima is confident that President Bola Tinubu will make Nigeria a significant economic force in the world. …
Nigerian Chess Genius Begins 58-Hour Guinness World Record Attempt at Times Square
Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, attempts to break the Guinness World Record for playing Chess without losing a single round….
Dangote Reduces Diesel Price to 1000 per Litre
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TInubu Declares April 7 as National Police Day
President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the…
A Decade After Tragedy: Reflecting on the Aftermath of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping
Ten years have passed since 276 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria. This event led…
Meet Nigerian Professor Omowunmi Sadik, who Invented Explosive-Detection in US
A United States-based Nigerian female professor, Omowunmi Sadik, invented microelectrode biosensors for the detection of drugs and explosives. Sadik has…
Court Grants Emefiele 50 Million Naira Bail in Fraud Case
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday admitted the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to bail…
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Culture & Lifestyle
Tunde Onakoya Sets World Record for Chess Marathon
Nigeria’s chess grandmaster Tunde Onakoya has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess-playing session. In 2018, Norwegian…
EFCC Detains Cubana Chief Priest Over Naira Abuse, Grants N10m Bail
Popular socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Switzerland Plans to Vote on Reducing Number of Immigrants
After enough signatures were gathered on Wednesday, a vote on measures aimed at restricting immigration to prevent the country’s population…
J Hus Set to Drop Joint EP with Burna Boy
Throughout their several collaborations, Burna Boy and J Hus have managed to maintain a delicate balance between their artistic styles….
Sophia Stewart: Does She Deserve Recognition as the Mastermind Behind “The Matrix” and “Terminator”?
Sophia Stewart is an African-American author, screenwriter, and self-proclaimed conceptual creator of the “Matrix” and “Terminator” franchises. Stewart became well-known…
Davido, Lojay, and Tems win NAACP Image Awards 2024
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards non-televised category winners are being revealed at a number of events leading up to the…
Enioluwa Adeoluwa Ventures Into Filmmaking with New Series ‘All Of Us’
Enioluwa Adeoluwa, a well-known actor, influencer, and content creator, has announced his entry into the world of film production, which…
Tiwa Savage and Odumodublvck Set to Drop A New Single
For more than a decade, Queen Tiwa Savage has been at the forefront of Afrobeats’ commercial success. The award-winning superstar has…
Sanwo-Olu Partners with Niger State to Boost Food Production in Lagos
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Niger State to…
UK Bans Dependents from Traveling Along with Foreign Healthcare Workers
In an effort to reduce unsustainable levels of legal migration, the UK government has announced new regulations aimed at drastically…
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POLITICS
‘Nigeria Will Become Major Global Economy Under Tinubu’ – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima is confident that President Bola Tinubu will make Nigeria a significant economic force in the world. …
A Decade After Tragedy: Reflecting on the Aftermath of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping
Ten years have passed since 276 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria. This event led…
‘Nigeria Will Become Major Global Economy Under Tinubu’ – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima is confident that President Bola Tinubu will make Nigeria a significant economic force in the world. …
Betta Edu Threatens to File Lawsuit Against BBC over Alleged Defamation
Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, has threatened to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)…
A Decade After Tragedy: Reflecting on the Aftermath of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping
Ten years have passed since 276 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria. This event led…
Nigerian Customs Intercepts Trucks of Food Heading for Niger Republic
Food trucks loaded with food bound for the Niger Republic have reportedly been stopped by Sector IV, the joint border…
Presidency Supports Betta Edu’s Suspension, say Tinubu won’t Tolerate Fraudulent Acts
The administration has insisted that it was proper for President Bola Tinubu to suspend Betta Edu, the troubled Minister of…
Gubernatorial Polls: Voting Commences In Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi
Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states have commenced voting for the 2023 governorship elections. The decision of who becomes the next…
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#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 6
Though last Sunday Sunday was meant to be a “no-eviction” day, it came as a shocker when fake housemate, Modella…
20 Questions With Franklin Okanu of Boke Hub
By Amy Adindu Franklin Okanu, Documentary & Travel Photographer, Filmmaker based in Enugu. Early in his career, Franklin had worked…
Ranking Our Best COLORS Performances By Nigerian Artists
COLORS has, for years, has collaborated with the best artists on each continent to entertain us with their finest work,…
Dating in 2022; Situationships Are Not For The Fainthearted
Situationships are defined as that space between a defined relationship and something other than a friendship. It is a romantic…
#BlueTunes: FireboyDML, M.I. Abaga, Native World Top Album Picks For August
August was a good month for music lovers, with Beyonce’s Renaissance dominating the airwaves. However, on this side of the…
Five Nigerians Talk About Cheating On Their Partners
By Kosi Cheating and infidelity will always be an existing part of an unhealthy relationship. It happens and that’s the…
20 Questions With Dinta Media’s Visual Storyteller, Chimeremogo Nwoke
Dinta Media is not really just a media production brand but we like to see ourselves as a hub for…
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 4
Last week, Ilebaye and Khalid were evicted from the Level Up house after receiving the least votes from fans. On…
10 Book-To-Screen Adaptations You Should Read!
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How Are Nigeria’s Small Businesses Coping?
The current rising rate of inflation and other burdens against the Nigerian economy speaks to the realities of the times.
Meet Xend Finance’s Ugochukwu Aronu
Today’s spotlight is Ugochukwu Aronu, a first principles engineer, who is passionate about technology and believes that to “make a…
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 3
On Monday, the level 2 house was dealt a blow after pageant queen Beauty’s disqualification, followed by the double eviction…
Thrifting Is All The Rave Now, Here’s Why
By Amy Adindu The affordable clothing movement has gained global attention and acceptance as we’re all trying to look like…
12 Quotes from Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings”
By Kosisochi Aghadinuno On today’s episode of “Lit Corner”, I’ll sharing some inspiring quotes that struck me while reading Maya…
Are Lavish Nigerian Weddings Still In?
The wedding industry in Nigeria has suffered a lot of setbacks in recent years, notably due to the lockdowns enforced…
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 2
Week 2 of the highly watched Nigerian TV show kicked off with an early plot twist. On Sunday, Big Brother…
Movie Review; Netflix’s My Village People Shows Nigerian Horror in a New Light
“Prince, a selfish womaniser, finds himself in bubbling hot water after his reckless lifestyle accidentally attracts the attention of a…
Asaa Official teams up with VOAN Beauty to launch Luxury Lip Gloss Line in Enugu
Asaa Official, in collaboration with VOAN beauty, has launched a limited edition range of lip gloss. The Elegance lip gloss…
#BlueTunes: Burna Boy, Omah Lay Top Album Picks For July
July was a promising month for music lovers; from Lizzo’s album titled Special and Imagine Dragons’ Mercury, (Acts 1 &…
Book Review: Amaechi by Chima Nwoke
Kosisochi Aghadinuno “Many westerners already have the impression that Africans, especially Nigerians are criminals and fraudsters. Stealing from them would…
Movie Review; Glamour Girls (2022)
By Kosisochi Aghadinuno In the last few years, we’ve seen the Nollywood industry delve into remaking most of the old…
#BlueTunes Album Picks For June
Gbagada Express – Boj Bolaji Odojukan, popularly known as BOJ, was raised both in England and Nigeria. He shot to…
Trouble rocks the Bello home as JJC Skillz announces split
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Movie Review; Breaded Life (2021)
By Kosisochi Aghadinuno “An irresponsible young man in conflict with his mother wakes up one day and to his surprise,…
“A Creative’s Dream” with Jeff Chinonso
On the 26th of June 2022, Jeff Chinonso hosted his first solo art exhibition. The Augmented Reality exhibition themed “A…
Chief Justice resigns amid corruption, misconduct allegations by Supreme Court Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria Tanko Muhammad has announced his resignation following allegations of impropriety and corruption from at least…
Jabeur’s injury curtails Serena Williams’ comeback
By Nmachi Dike Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur have withdrawn from the Eastbourne doubles because of a right knee injury…
Nigerian API-based company Thepeer raises $2.1 million
Tech infrastructure startup Thepeer has raised a $2.1 million seed round according to a report from TechCabal. Thepeer, a Nigerian…
20 APC senators set to defect to PDP, NNPP, Labour
At least twenty (20) senators are set to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party…
Dika Ofoma, Ugochukwu Onuoha take on grief in Debut Film “The Way Things Happen”
The twenty-minute film focuses on the loss of a loved one, and how grief changes a person.
Labour Party Picks Doyin Okupe As Peter Obi’s Running Mate
Doyin Okupe’s name has been submitted by the Labour Party to INEC
We only recognise 18 political parties, says INEC
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Tokyo stocks open higher after US rallies
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NCC to balance competition with disruptive technologies for sustainable telecoms growt
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Technology
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We can't help but spotlight his achievements seeing how he has carved a path that intertwines creativity with societal and environmental consciousness.![]()
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Authorities from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have closed a Chinese supermarket located in the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja.![]()
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On Monday, the FCCPC authorities invaded the premises and closed the grocery. After questioning the Nigerian employees of the supermarket, agents from the commission locked the business down.![]()
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Nigerians had earlier on Sunday voiced their displeasure over a Chinese supermarket’s discriminating policy, which prohibited admission to anyone other than its citizens and excluded Nigerians.![]()
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The complex’s facility manager, Shaibu Sanusi, confirmed that Nigerians from outside the complex do not shop, but Nigerians within can access it.![]()
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While the supermarket is still closed, the consumer protection agency seems to think that some people are hiding inside to avoid conflict with the agency.
Tems has announced the release of her new single, 'Love Me Jeje'.![]()
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The singer who will be dropping her debut album, 'Born in the Wild' in May, will drop the second official single from the album after 'Me n U'.![]()
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"Love Me Jeje' will be released on music platforms this Friday.![]()
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Swipe for a preview of the song from her #Coachella performance.
Tems' first post on Tiktok after her final Coachella 2024 performance #tems##coachellah#blueprintafricAfric
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 6
Though last Sunday Sunday was meant to be a “no-eviction” day, it came as a shocker when fake housemate, Modella…
Dating in 2022; Situationships Are Not For The Fainthearted
Situationships are defined as that space between a defined relationship and something other than a friendship. It is a romantic…
20 Questions With Dinta Media’s Visual Storyteller, Chimeremogo Nwoke
Dinta Media is not really just a media production brand but we like to see ourselves as a hub for…
How Are Nigeria’s Small Businesses Coping?
The current rising rate of inflation and other burdens against the Nigerian economy speaks to the realities of the times.
Thrifting Is All The Rave Now, Here’s Why
By Amy Adindu The affordable clothing movement has gained global attention and acceptance as we’re all trying to look like…
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 2
Week 2 of the highly watched Nigerian TV show kicked off with an early plot twist. On Sunday, Big Brother…
#BlueTunes: Burna Boy, Omah Lay Top Album Picks For July
July was a promising month for music lovers; from Lizzo’s album titled Special and Imagine Dragons’ Mercury, (Acts 1 &…
#BlueTunes Album Picks For June
Gbagada Express – Boj Bolaji Odojukan, popularly known as BOJ, was raised both in England and Nigeria. He shot to…
“A Creative’s Dream” with Jeff Chinonso
On the 26th of June 2022, Jeff Chinonso hosted his first solo art exhibition. The Augmented Reality exhibition themed “A…
Nigerian API-based company Thepeer raises $2.1 million
Tech infrastructure startup Thepeer has raised a $2.1 million seed round according to a report from TechCabal. Thepeer, a Nigerian…
Dika Ofoma, Ugochukwu Onuoha take on grief in Debut Film “The Way Things Happen”
The twenty-minute film focuses on the loss of a loved one, and how grief changes a person.
Nigerian Startups might just be Crippled by a Recently Leaked bill
Over the years there has been talks of amendment on the 2007 Act of the National Information & Technology Agency (NITDA).
Why We Love Kelechi Amadi Obi
The definition of talent is Kelechi Amadi’s iconic story. Imagine a person who studies law in school, gets called to Bar, and leaves it all for something different and unrelated…Painting!
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