The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards have been announced in a livestream today, 24 November, 2020. With 9 nominations, Beyoncé has the most, followed by Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch and Taylor Swift with six apiece. Afrobeat sensation, Burna Boy also picked up another nod for his Twice as Tall album, while Chika Oranicuh, […]
Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammad al-Sheikawi (also known as Abubakar Shekau) is the current leader of Boko Haram, the terrorist group behind the brutal murder of over 30,000 people in Nigeria and neighboring countries. He was the group’s second in command until the founder, Mohammed Yusuf was executed in 2009. Since that time, he has […]
News,
A Federal Court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has convicted six Nigerians over alleged funding of Boko Haram. The conviction was upheld by the appellate court after they lost an earlier appeal at a lower court. Two of the convicts – Surajo Abubakar Muhammad and Saleh Yusuf Adamu were sentenced to life imprisonment, while […]
News,
The list is endless. We are legion. We are faceless. We are nobody. We are everybody. We are the people. But if you really want names, then: Jimoh Isiaq, Kolade Johnson, Ifeoma Abugu, Tiamiyu Kazeem, Kudirat Adebayo, Chijioke Iloanya, Emmanuel Egbo, Godgift Ferguson, Chinedu Ani, Modebayo Awosika, Tony Oruama, Linda Igwetu, Harry Ataria, Tina Ezekwe, […]
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Adamu Mohammed has announced the immediate disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) following nationwide protests over its harassment and brutality of citizens. This announcement was made on the 11th of October, 2020. See 5 things you should know about the dissolution.
Pepsi, the brand at the forefront of pop culture in Nigeria in a colorful event hosted at Hardrock café Lagos rewarded the winners with cash and other prizes for winning the Pepsi BBNaija Turn Up Task during their stay in the BBNaija house. Those who won prizes during the Pepsi BBNaija Turn up Task include […]
6 reasons why Òlòturé may just be the Naija film of the year. Streaming on @NetflixNaija
Big Brother Naija Lockdown ended with Laycon as the resounding winner, and it’s safe to say that no one is surprised by it. From week one, he received massive support and week in week out topped the voting charts. The likes of Erica, Ozo and Nengi also appeared to be top contenders during the course […]
Nigeria marks 60 years since it became an independent country and as a result of the pandemic, there won’t be the usual fan fair and celebrations that usually comes with the occasion. 60 years truly warrants a celebration, but in the case of Nigeria, there is absolutely nothing worth celebrating as the it gradually falls […]
Banks are boring, from the terrible music in the elevator to the quiet chatter and the unending sounds of keyboards and beeps, you always just can’t wait to leave. Since we all agree that waiting in a bank for your turn to make a deposit or talk to a customer care agent can be tedious, […]
Editor
Emeka Nweze