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Fatal lullaby: Scary tales of Nigerian mothers soothing babies with alcoholic drinks
Punch
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August 1, 2025
Children, barely able to walk, are being introduced to alcohol by the very hands meant to protect them. Across parts of Nigeria, the age of first contact with intoxicants is dropping, sometimes as early as two years, fuelled by ignorance, cultural...
End Of The Road For MovieBox.ng As NCC Secures Suspension
Daily Independent
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August 2, 2025
1 Following its renewed campaign against online piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), with the assistance of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for Nigeria’s top-level domain, has secured the suspension...
Media Aide Clarifies Viral Video Of Atiku
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
The media adviser to a former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has addressed a viral video of Atiku making the rounds on social media. In the video, the former vice...
First Lady to Diplomats: Enjoy Richness of Nigeria’s Culture, Cuisine
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has invited members of the diplomatic community to enjoy the richness of Nigeria’s culture, fashion, cuisine and tradition. She said these have remained unrivaled as the nation...
The Ajulo Effect: Will Mentorship Reshape Nigeria’s Legal Landscape?
Daily Independent
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August 2, 2025
1 The legal profession, often perceived as a rigid bastion of tradition and precedent, increasingly embraces the transformative power of mentorship. At the forefront of this renaissance stands Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, Officer of the Order of the...
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 2nd August, 2025
Naija News
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August 2, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 2nd August, 2025. A former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Luman, has alleged that...
Rebuilding Nigeria Through Character: Stakeholders Chart New Path At 2025 Summit In Lagos
Daily Independent
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August 2, 2025
1 Stakeholders across sectors gathered on Thursday at LAPPA House, Egbeda, Lagos, for the 2025 Character Summit, a high-level forum aimed at charting a new course for leadership and national development rooted in character, vision, and values....
Super Falcons Toast to Victory with Nigerian Breweries
This Day
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August 2, 2025
The champions of Africa, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, brought smiles, songs, and celebration to the heart of Lagos on Wednesday as they paid a historic visit to the headquarters of Nigerian Breweries (NB) after their WAFCON 2024 victory. It was not a...
Verify before posting, Tinubu tells social media influencers
Daily Trust
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress, urging them to verify every information before amplifying it. He also tasked them to build...
Nigeria Entertainment News14 minutes ago ‘This Matter Long’ – Yvonne Jegede Reveals Why She Adores Genevieve Nnaji Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, has expressed admiration for her colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. Naija News reports that the thespian took …
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
Naija News reports that the thespian took to her Instagram page to share a throwback video of the duo from a movie scene, revealing that Genevieve’s kindness and warmth on set left a lasting impression on her. According to Jegede, the movie was...
Use your influence to foster unity, Tinubu tells social media influencers
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects...
From Nigeria to the USA on Two Wheels: One Man’s Hilarious, Hopeful Ride Across Africa
Kogi Reports
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August 1, 2025
Africa doesn’t merely beat in the rhythm of drums or echo in the chants of ancient tribes—it roars through the spokes of a bicycle pedaled with audacity across borders. In a time when many seek comfort in aircrafts and automated mobility, one man...
“Stream Farming Or Not, Quality Music Will Always Win” – Odumodublvck
Information Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has fired back at fellow artists accusing others of using streaming farms to artificially inflate their music numbers. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the rapper dismissed the claims as baseless...
Maintain the Separation Between Sport and State
The American Spectator - Virginia
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Americans have traditionally been quite good about keeping our sense of what’s “national” distinct from the state. Until recently, the people who represent us in Washington were far removed from the people who represent us culturally. That change...
Nigerian Copyright Commission suspends MovieBox.ng over piracy concerns
Technext
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in a move to crack down on online piracy, has suspended the free streaming platform MovieBox.ng. This action aims to safeguard Nigeria’s thriving creative industry from unauthorised content distribution. The...
TECNO to Empower Over 2,000 Nigerian Student Creators with Bold New Creators Hub Initiative
Information Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
TECNO has announced the launch of the Creators Hub, a new initiative designed to empower over 2,000 student content creators across Nigerian universities. The Creators Hub is part of the campaign rollout for the brand’s latest smartphone, the...
Fashion, function and folax: Infinix is serving looks and brains
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
Infinix Nigeria has made a bold statement in 2025 with three headline-making smartphones released across the first half of the year. Whether you’re a fashion-forward creative, an on-the-go professional, or someone who just wants a good phone...
'No place like home' – Chelsea centre-back Tosin drops cryptic post amid Nigeria interest
All Nigeria Soccer
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August 1, 2025
Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has stirred speculation about a potential international switch to Nigeria after posting a cryptic message on social media during his first-ever visit to the country. The 2025 Fifa Club World Cup winner wrote on...
Dunamis Founder Enenche Speaks On ‘Blanket Of Evil’ Over Nigeria
Leadership
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August 1, 2025
Popular Nigerian Pastor and founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has delivered a fearless message addressing the spiritual and societal decay plaguing Nigeria. In a passionate sermon, which has gone viral across social...
Yoruba Movie Industry Mourns As Actress Omotola Odunsi Passes Away
Information Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
Nollywood actress Omotola Odunsi has passed away, leaving fans and colleagues shocked and heartbroken. The news of her death was confirmed on Thursday by fellow actor Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe, who paid tribute to her in an...