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• Bobrisky Case: NCoS Awaits Investigation Results, Outlines Inmate Admission Protocol

  06-10-2024 13:40 via thenet.ng
  
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  The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched an investigation into allegations concerning the accommodation of convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The inquiry is ongoing, with findings yet to be released.Abubakar Umar, Deputy Controller of Corrections and Service Public Relations Officer, revealed the details in an interview
  
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• Rema and Asake Featured on Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2024

  21-12-2024 12:44 via thenet.ng
  
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  Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again shared his highly anticipated annual playlist, and two Nigerian stars, Rema and Asake, have earned spots on the prestigious list.The 24-song playlist, unveiled via Obama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, showcases tracks that captivated the former president this year. Encouraging music lovers to dive into his sel
  
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• Eucharia Anunobi Urges Fans to Embrace Self-Worth, Reject Need for Validation

  20-12-2024 14:47 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian actress Eucharia Anunobi has delivered a powerful message to her fans, urging them to stop seeking validation from others and to embrace their inherent self-worth. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, the celebrated actress highlighted the dangers of prioritizing external approval, cautioning that it often leads to “emotional and spiritual imbalan
  
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• CKay tops RRIA list of best selling Nigerian Artists 2024

  19-12-2024 17:47 via thenet.ng
  
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  CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ continues to hold its position as the highest-selling Nigerian song in the United States.Nigerian mainstream pop music is and has been enjoying global success for a while, starting from the shores of Africa, to UK and the rest of Europe, then to the US and Asia. In the United States, Afrobeats stars have earned multiple plati
  
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• Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey: Real love or staged romance?

  19-12-2024 17:28 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ever since he became the African Giant, Burna Boy has been the talk of the media for a while, always being in the news for one reason or the other. This year has been no different. Even though he dropped just two singles this year, it was a busy one for the Afrobeats superstar as he was always making the headlines. From his rift with Speed Darlington to his new foun
  
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• Global artists performing at EOTY parties: normal or unacceptable?

  19-12-2024 12:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  A few days ago, Davido performed at the Fidelity Bank end of the year party and was scolded by many Nigerians. Some felt he shouldn’t be doing such gigs anymore due to his status as one of our global artists and others felt he was taking money out of the pockets of the younger artists they think should be doing such gigs. Many concluded that he was a level bel
  
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• Burna Boy’s Bundle Bundle: Great record or below par?

  18-12-2024 10:38 via thenet.ng
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  Burna boy’s second release of 2024 is an interesting one. First of all, it confirms my theory that Rema is and has been inspiring the big three for a while, and they’re heavily biting off him now. Bundle by Bundle, an uptempo record with heavy Nigerian street influences is one of the most important records of 2024, even though it’s only just been d
  
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• Adele’s Song Taken Down From Streaming by Brazialian Court Order

  17-12-2024 15:18 via thenet.ng
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  A Brazilian court has ordered Singer, Adele’s song, ‘Million Years Ago,’ taken down from streaming services over plagiarism claims.Judge Victor Torres ordered Brazilian subdivisions of Sony and Universal to stop “immediately and globally, from using, reproducing, editing, distributing or commercialising the song ‘Million Years
  
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• Davido set to headline 2025 concert with 50 Cent and Mary J Blige

  17-12-2024 14:32 via thenet.ng
  
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  Davido will headline the 2025 concert alongside 50 Cent and Mary J Blige.
  Davido is set to record another major career milestone on July 3, 2025, when he headlines the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom. The four-time Grammy nominee will be sharing the stage with American multi-platinum-selling rapper and global superstar 50 Cent and 9-t
  
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• Burna Boy announces new music for Wednesday

  17-12-2024 14:05 via thenet.ng
  
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  Burna Boy is set to wrap up 2024 on a strong note with the release of a new single. In an update on his X account, Burna Boy announced that he will release his new single by 6PM on Wednesday, 18 December 2024.
  The Grammy winner earlier teased the single with a post on his Twitter page which was also followed by a similar post by his long-term collaborator Telz who p
  
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• Being my true self more of a priority than staying in a relationship – DJ Cuppy

  17-12-2024 12:14 via thenet.ng
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  Gelato singer and Nigerian Disk jockey, Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy has emphatically stated that she would rather quit any relationship and stay away from any situation that denies her freedom of expressing her true self than stay in it.In a post on her official X handle, she said, “I’m not staying. In a room, a convo, a relationship, a plat
  
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• Ariana Grande Won’t Be Touring in 2025, Republic Records Confirms

  16-12-2024 14:52 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ariana Grande is thriving in her career, balancing her roles as a pop icon and rising movie star—but fans hoping for a big tour in 2025 might be disappointed. Despite recent online chatter fueled by alleged Ticketmaster listings, Grande’s team has confirmed there’s no tour on the horizon.The buzz began when fans spotted apparent Ticketmaster entrie
  
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• 200 million Nigerians, only 3,000 Subscriptions – AY Sheds Light on Netflix’s Struggles in Nigeria

  16-12-2024 14:07 via thenet.ng
  
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  Popular comedian and actor AY Makun has offered his perspective on the recent uproar surrounding Netflix’s alleged pullback from funding Nigerian original movies. The debate was sparked by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s claim that Netflix had stopped commissioning Nigerian originals, igniting concerns about the streaming giant’s commitment to Africa&rs
  
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• I didn’t go to university because of N20,000 – Ice Prince Opens Up

  16-12-2024 13:14 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian rapper Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has shared a deeply personal account of his challenging upbringing, reflecting on the loss of his parents and the financial hardships that shaped his path to success. The award-winning artist, renowned for hits like ‘Oleku,’ delved into his story recently on the Listen With Osi podcast.
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• US celebrity Chloe Bailey, Burna Boy set tongues wagging after close romance in lagos night club

  16-12-2024 12:48 via thenet.ng
  
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  US singer, Chloe Bailey who recently arrived Nigeria on 15 December much to the surprise of many Nigerians, has been been at the center of media gossip as she was recently seen in a video with “big 7” crooner, Burna Boy.In the viral videos circulating online, they were both seen hanging out in a Lagos night club.Amongst the videos, the one that sparked t
  
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• Oyo State to welcome 2025 in style with the debut of ‘Oyo Countdown Festival’

  16-12-2024 09:30 via thenet.ng
  
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  In a continued effort to enhance the tourism sector of the state and drive economic growth, leading entertainment and tourism production company, Naija Ninja Incorporated, in partnership with the Oyo State Government, is set to host the first-ever New Year’s Eve Countdown event to welcome 2025.
  The event will take place from December 30th to the 31st, 2024, cu
  
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• Ice Prince Sets the Record Straight: I Was the First African Artist to Receive BET Award on Stage, not Davido

  15-12-2024 14:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has debunked claims that fellow artist Davido was the first African to receive a BET Award on stage. The Oleku hitmaker asserts that he holds the honor, achieving the milestone in 2013 when he won the Best International Act, Africa Award.For years, African artists were relegated to receiving their BET honors backstage, away from the glamou
  
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• Bimbo Ademoye Shares Heartwarming Christmas Tradition with Her Father

  15-12-2024 10:34 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye is embracing the Christmas spirit early, sharing her heartfelt excitement about the holiday season and the cherished tradition of spending it with her father. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bimbo Ademoye (@bimboademoye)
  In a touching Instagram post, Bimbo Ademoye described her dad as her “safe place,” revealin
  
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• 12 Unreleased Michael Jackson Songs Found in Producer’s Old Storage Unit

  14-12-2024 18:52 via thenet.ng
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  In a surprising twist, Gregg Musgrove, a 56-year-old stay-at-home dad and former California highway patrol officer, has stumbled upon a treasure trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs. Musgrove made the discovery while sorting through an abandoned storage unit he purchased in the San Fernando Valley.The unit, once owned by Bryan Loren—an American producer w
  
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• Tonto Dikeh Warns Nigerians About Fraudsters’ New Scam Tactic

  14-12-2024 14:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh has raised the alarm over a new scam method used by fraudsters to extort unsuspecting victims. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress detailed the unsettling tactic and urged the public to remain vigilant.According to Tonto Dikeh, the perpetrators approach their targets in public spaces, crying and accusing them of making fake bank tran
  
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• Shina Peters Reveals Why He Was Ordained Bishop of C&S Church

  14-12-2024 12:38 via thenet.ng
  
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  Legendary Nigerian juju singer Sir Shina Peters has shared the divine inspiration behind his 2021 ordination as a bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God.In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 66-year-old music icon revealed that his elevation was the result of a direct instruction from God to the church’s leadership. Peters
  
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• T.I. Sues Sabrina Peterson for Defamation in Ongoing Legal Battle

  14-12-2024 10:32 via thenet.ng
  
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  Rapper T.I. has filed a defamation lawsuit against Sabrina Peterson, more than three years after she made explosive allegations against him, including a claim that he once held a gun to her head.In newly obtained court documents, T.I. accuses Peterson of waging a campaign of harassment and defamation against him and his family. The rapper says their friendship ended
  
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• Football, Cartoons, Festive Feels And Tours: How DStv Is Bringing Festive Cheers To Nigerians

  13-12-2024 17:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  MultiChoice, the leading entertainment provider in Africa, recently embarked on a heartwarming initiative to spread joy and gratitude this festive season. With “DStv Reason To Be Happy” the Happiness Tour made its way through major cities, bringing smiles and essential supplies to communities.The tour, which kicked off on December 6, 2024, saw a vibrant
  
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• Tyla Triumphs at 2024 Billboard Music Awards, Takes Home Two Afrobeats Awards

  13-12-2024 11:21 via thenet.ng
  
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  South African music sensation Tyla made a stunning impact at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) in Los Angeles, clinching two major Afrobeats accolades.The 22-year-old star, nominated for eight awards across six categories, emerged victorious in the ‘Top Afrobeats Song’ and ‘Top Afrobeats Artist’ categories on Thursday night, cementing he
  
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• Three Men Accuse Diddy of Rape in New Lawsuits

  13-12-2024 10:58 via thenet.ng
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  Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing additional legal troubles as three male plaintiffs filed lawsuits on Thursday accusing him of drugging and raping them between 2019 and 2022. The allegations, brought forward by attorney Thomas Giuffra in New York’s Supreme Court, add to a mounting list of claims against the Bad Boy Records founder.The lawsu
  
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• Elton John Criticizes Marijuana Legalization: ‘A Great Mistake for the US and Canada’

  13-12-2024 10:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  Legendary British singer Elton John has voiced strong opposition to the legalization of marijuana in the United States and Canada, calling it “one of the greatest mistakes of all time.”In a candid interview with Time Magazine, the 77-year-old icon expressed deep concerns about the dangers of cannabis, drawing from his personal experiences with the drug.&
  
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• Tiwa Savage: ‘Cheating Has Never Ended My Relationships’

  13-12-2024 10:08 via thenet.ng
  
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  Renowned Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared a candid revelation about her approach to relationships, stating that infidelity has never been a reason for her to end a romantic partnership.Tiwa SavageIn an honest and emotional interview on The Receipts Podcast, the 44-year-old artist disclosed that every man she has been with has cheated on her at some point. Desp
  
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• What drew me in was the element of corporate espionage. – Efa Iwara on Showmax’s Princess on a Hill

  12-12-2024 14:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  Princess on a Hill offers a fresh and exciting look at the African corporate world. This Showmax Original dives into the rarely explored drama of office politics, power struggles, and backroom deals, bringing a side of Nollywood we don’t often see. It’s a story packed with intrigue and ambition that feels right at home in Nigeria—and relatable arou
  
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• Showmax Original drama series Cheta M returns for Season 2 in January 2025

  12-12-2024 14:07 via thenet.ng
  
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  Exciting news for Nigerian TV lovers! The much-anticipated Season 2 of Cheta M premieres on Showmax this January 6, with three new episodes released weekly. This epic drama, helmed by acclaimed showrunner James Omokwe (Diiche, Ajoche), continues the gripping saga of Adanna and Nnanna, whose love faces unimaginable challenges amid family secrets and political intrigu
  
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• Muyeez leaves Dapper Music, Dapper responds to allegations.

  12-12-2024 10:42 via thenet.ng
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  Teenage sensation Muyeez, initially signed to Vibez Inc and Dapper Music, has put out a statement saying that he has officially parted ways with Dapper Music. In a similar fashion to Shallipopi, he listed out a couple of issues that didn’t sit well with him and ultimately led to his dissatisfaction with the situation. He says he was just a minor when
  
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