TikTok introduces text-based content to inspire self-expression

NewsNigeriaTikTok introduces text-based content to inspire self-expression

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2023

TikTok has introduced text-based content on the social media platform as a “new way to express and share your creativity on TikTok.” TikTok announced the new feature on Tuesday. The statement reads: “Today, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of text posts on TikTok, a new format for creating text-based content that broadens options for creators to share their ideas and express their creativity. “With text posts, we’re expanding the boundaries of content creation for...

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Houston hosts Annual IgboFest Cultural Event

CommunityCulture & TraditionNewsNigeriaHouston hosts Annual IgboFest Cultural Event

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 25, 2023

The IgboFest Cultural event has been held in Houston, Texas, United States of America over the weekend, with hundreds of Igbos in attendance, from across the United States. IgboFest, a sociocultural event organized by Ndi-Ichie Cultural Association and Ndi-Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation, started about two decades ago and is marked yearly with pump and magnificent cultural displays. The Association has as its core objectives, the propagation of Igbo culture through teaching and learning of Igbo...

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Nutritional Deficiency Accounts For 11 Million Deaths Globally- Expert

HealthNewsNigeriaNutritional Deficiency Accounts For 11 Million Deaths Globally- Expert

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 25, 2023

A food systems and nutrition specialist, Mrs Dolapo Enejoh has advocated for a policy that will tackle malnutrition in the country. Enejoh explained that “dietary risk factors are estimated to cause 11 million deaths and the loss of 255 million years due to ill-health, disability, or early death, annually”. She stated this at a virtual workshop organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and...

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Davido succumbs to pressure from Muslims, deletes controversial video

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaDavido succumbs to pressure from Muslims, deletes controversial video

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2023

Nigerian singer Davido has deleted a video he shared on his Twitter page on Friday which brought him under heavy criticism from the Muslim community. The video was a snippet of the visuals for “Jaye Lo”, the first single by his newly-signed artist, Logos Olori. The extract shows Muslims observing prayers outside a mosque while Lagos Olori sits on the roof of the mosque singing. After Davido tweeted to promote the song, several Muslims condemned...

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Former housemates compete for N120m as BBNaija Season 8 begins

LifestyleNewsNigeriaFormer housemates compete for N120m as BBNaija Season 8 begins

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2023

Former housemates of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality TV show is back for an “All-Star” edition to battle for a cash prize of N120 million. The eighth edition of BBNaija began on Sunday night and 20 housemates were unveiled. The housemates are the fan favourites from the previous seasons of the reality TV show excluding the first edition. The housemates were drawn from Season 2 (See Gobe), Season 3 (Double Wahala), Season 4 (Pepper...

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Gov. Yahaya Bello congratulates Major General Jemibewon at 82

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Yahaya Bello congratulates Major General Jemibewon at 82

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has congratulated the former military governor of Oyo State, Major General David Medayese Jemibewon (retd), on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Bello used the opportunity to commend and appreciate Jemibewon’s significant contributions to the nation-building process. The governor acknowledges the profound impact Jemibewon had on various aspects of Nigeria’s governance and development. He noted that the unwavering commitment to the betterment of society, demonstrated through his patriotic and selfless...

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Davido’s foundation donates N237 million to 424 orphanages

LifestyleNewsNigeriaDavido’s foundation donates N237 million to 424 orphanages

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 21, 2023

David Adeleke Foundation, DAF, has donated N237 million to various orphanages across Nigeria. The founder of the foundation, David Adeleke, the Nigerian singer better known as Davido, announced the donation on his various social media pages on Thursday. Adeleke said the DAF distributed the funds to 424 orphanages with 13,818 child beneficiaries. The singer said the donated sum was contributions from various individuals and corporations which the foundation reached out to support. “In October 2022,...

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Thousands Pray for Rain in Maiduguri

NewsNigeriaRegionsThousands Pray for Rain in Maiduguri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 19, 2023

Thousands have converged on Ramat Square, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, and performed two Rak’at Prayers for Rain, as directed by His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno state, Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbe El-amin El-kanemi. The worshippers offered prayers to seek divine intervention due to the scarcity of rainfall being witnessed in the state. Farmers in Borno state have resumed farming activities this year with the gradual return of peace for their sustenance and...

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Anambra Police Arrests Eleven Suspects For Rape, Defilement

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra Police Arrests Eleven Suspects For Rape, Defilement

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2023

Anambra State Police Command has arrested and detained eleven (11)  suspects in various cases of Rape and Defilement reported in the last one week. According to a release by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochi Ikenga, on 11/7/2023 an obscene video clip that went viral showed a young lady aged 19 years being gang raped by a group of boys. Investigation revealed that the incident happened at Orama-etiti, Anam. The Police at Otuocha...

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Victory Gbakara wins Nigerian Idol Season 8        

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaVictory Gbakara wins Nigerian Idol Season 8        

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 18, 2023

Victory Gbakara has emerged as the winner of season eight of the Nigerian Idol. Gbakara was crowned winner of this year’s edition of the talent hunt reality television show on Sunday night. He defeated another contestant, Precious Mac to clinch the N100 million grand prize, part of which is N35 million in cash and a brand-new car. The prize also includes a music record deal, a video shoot and a Tecno-sponsored all-expense paid trip to...

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