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Exclusive: New Showmax Original, ‘Princess on a Hill’ lays bare corporate politics in Nigeria

Exclusive: New Showmax Original, 'Princess on a Hill' lays bare corporate politics in Nigeria

This Nigerian drama series dives into the complex world of corporate power struggles, ambition, and suspense. Following the journey of Zara (Onyinye Odokoro), a young executive unexpectedly thrust into the boardroom of a powerful Nigerian conglomerate, the series offers a unique, authentic look at corporate life in Nigeria. Each new episode brings layered characters and gripping storylines that highlight the …

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AFCON 2025Q: Gernot Rohr unveils Squad for Benin Republic vs Nigeria clash

AFCON 2025Q: Gernot Rohr unveils Squad for Benin Republic vs Nigeria clash

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled a 24-man list for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Nigeria and Libya.     Rohr is using majority of the regular players  he has used in the past qualifiers for next week’s games .   Goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe, Olivier Verdon, and Junior Olaitan are …

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National Grid collapse now regular news in Nigeria ? Peter Obi

National Grid collapse now regular news in Nigeria ? Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has lamented the incessant collapse of the national grid saying power failures knows no tribe or religion but is suffered by all Nigerians.   The country was on Tuesday plunged into darkness following the collapse of the dilapidated national grid just three weeks after a similar incident, the …

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Singer Davido slammed for voting in US elections and not Nigeria

Singer Davido slammed for voting in US elections and not Nigeria

As election day dawned in the US on October 5, 2024, Davido took to X to post a picture of him holding his ‘I voted’ sticker, happily announcing that he exercised his civil right for the first time ever. However, his post was not well received by many Nigerians, who accused him of not being as vocal about the Nigerian …

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Bobrisky says he left Nigeria to cater to his sanity and health

Bobrisky says he left Nigeria to cater to his sanity and health

Taking to Instagram on November 4, 2024, Bobrisky stated that even though his hiatus was only temporary, it was needed for his mental health. He wrote, “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily… I need to attend to my sanity and my health. Few Nigeria security agencies try everything to frustrate me but naaa i gat God. …

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Virgin Music tops Record Label market share in Nigeria for Q1 – Q3 2024

Virgin Music tops Record Label market share in Nigeria for Q1 - Q3 2024

Virgin Music’s partnership with Dapper Music & Entertainment has helped it capture the largest streaming market share in Nigeria across five major platforms. This feat comes a year after Virgin Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group’s global network launched operations in Nigeria, with Olukorede ‘Kay’ Ikazoboh leading the company while Motolani Alake was tapped to lead its A&R …

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2025 Oscars: Nigeria Selects ‘Mai Martaba’ as International Feature Film (IFF) Contender

2025 Oscars: Nigeria Selects ‘Mai Martaba’ as International Feature Film (IFF) Contender

In an official statement, the Nigerian Official Selection Committee announced that the film has been selected to contend for the Oscars because of its theme and visual appeal. “The Nigerian Official Section Committee (NOSC) selected the film for its relevant theme of diverse voices in decision-making and inclusive leadership and its visual and technical appeal,” the post said. Produced and …

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