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Atiku insulted public university students so we have just one question for him

Nigerian politicians are so predictable. They always pretend to be one of the masses to earn the public’s trust. So when they’re not eating corn, they’re climbing okada. Or…

#Felabration2016: All you need to know about the 7-day celebration of Fela

This year's festival began with a symposium tagged 'Movement Against Second Slavery' at NECA hall, Hakeem Balogun street, Ikeja on October 10, 2016.

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‘Who raped Nigeria’ – Eedris Abdulkareem speaks on economic crisis

Eedris Abdulkareem, who once had a squabble with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his displeasure with the current economic situation.

Is this the most expensive selfie in Africa?

Nollywood actress Rita Dominic and ex-Nigerian president Olusegun Obansanjo recently selfie is valued over N520 billion.

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19 Years After: Remembering the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti

While his death was a huge loss to the oppressed in the society, it was a huge relief for the then military government led by the late Sani Abacha.

TheNETng looks back at Queen Elizabeth’s 1956 tour of Nigeria

Thenetng looks back at the Queen’s 1956 tour of Nigeria. It was four years before the ‘Giant of Africa’ gained independence, and she visited many states, including Kaduna, Lagos, Ibadan, and Enugu.

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OPEN LETTER: ‘Buhari, I want you to give me an opportunity in your Government’ – Duncan Mighty

Please I want you to give me the opportunity to assist your Government in carrying out youth empowerment project in Niger Delta as to enable some of our eligible youths shun social vices...

Obasanjo is my Father-In-Law – Tonto Dikeh confirms

Asked if she's met him, she said, 'Yes I have. We have pictures together. He is a very wonderful man, I didn't know him before, but when I finally got to meet him, I found out that he's totally different from what everybody thought he was'.

Nollywood

Baba Sala: The story of Nigeria's first king of comedy

Years after he dominated the theatre landscape with his stereotyped comic characterization, Baba Sala's name still remains synonymous with comedy. The veteran actor, whose comic acts earned the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 1978 during the then General Olusegun Obasanjo's regime, started when there was no certainty or likelihood of gaining national prominence with just doing comedy.

OPINION: Nigerian celebs who should have their BIOGRAPHIES written

Here are Nigerian celebrities whose stories should be told in biographies, autobiographies and maybe even film.

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Atiku insulted public university students so we have just one question for him

#Felabration2016: All you need to know about the 7-day celebration of Fela

‘Who raped Nigeria’ – Eedris Abdulkareem speaks on economic crisis

Is this the most expensive selfie in Africa?

19 Years After: Remembering the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti

TheNETng looks back at Queen Elizabeth’s 1956 tour of Nigeria

OPEN LETTER: ‘Buhari, I want you to give me an opportunity in your Government’ – Duncan Mighty

Obasanjo is my Father-In-Law – Tonto Dikeh confirms

Baba Sala: The story of Nigeria's first king of comedy

OPINION: Nigerian celebs who should have their BIOGRAPHIES written

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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