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The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, whose controversial tenure in office has been one riddled with allegations of abuse of office and gross misconduct. Obasa, who has served as Speaker since 2015 represents Agege Constituency 1 and was first elected in 2007. His tenure has been marred by controversies, […]
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Nigeria’s app-based transport drivers are pushing for change, with the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) calling for federal regulation of the ride-hailing sector. The union’s formation comes years after growing tensions in the industry, notably marked by Uber’s controversial 2017 decision to slash Lagos fares by 40%—a move aimed at expanding market […]
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Stories that are based on cultural history will always find an audience. For sheer nostalgia or a sense of belonging, the modern world craves a place in the past; and that’s always achievable through ties with historical film productions. Both parts of Lísàbí pay their dues to the historical figure, a leader that is crucial […]
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Two beloved West African romantic comedies, Jade Osiberu’s Isoken and the Ghanaian-Nigerian collaboration Potato Potahto, are bidding farewell to Netflix on January 17, marking the end of their six-year streaming journey since their 2017 releases. Isoken stands as a jewel in Nollywood’s limited romantic comedy catalog. The film, produced by Tribe85 Productions and distributed by […]
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Conrad Onyango, bird story agency By rights, Abdullahi Bulle should be in a banking hall making financial transactions and providing financial advice to banking clients. Instead, he’s seated at his desk at Nuria Books, in Nairobi’s Central Business District, advising would-be authors and book buyers, many of whom are buying Nuria’s books online, for […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features independent filmmaker, cinematographer and screenwriter, John Chizoba Vincent. John Chizoba Vincent’s first love was music. As a child growing up in […]
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Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa’s push toward seamless cross-border travel and trade integration. According to Henry Osabutey, a Ghanaian human rights, peace and conflict scholar and a Global Goodwill Ambassador of the SDGs by the Global […]
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The Honest Bunch Podcast is a leading Nigerian podcast, popular for its fearless and candid approach to storytelling and discussions. Covering topics ranging from relationships and society to pop culture and personal, captivating audiences with its bold, unfiltered and thought-provoking approach to these conversations and where they intersect.
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