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April 19, 2022

By Michael Abimboye Last week, we listed five Nigerian superstars who rode to stardom on the back of reality shows. This week, we present another set of five celebrities that took the same route. While there are many celebrities whose claim to fame was through different platforms enabling untapped talents to evolve into household names, … Continue reading 5 Celebrities Who Rose to Stardom from Reality TV Shows (II)

By michael-abimboye

Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria and Italy played out a 2-all game at Craven Cottage, Fulham, London last night. The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a wonderful display against the Azurri of Italy in a friendly played at the home turf of Premier League side, Fulham Football Club in London. Buoyed by their World Cup qualification, Coach Stephen … Continue reading Nigeria and Italy End in a Draw

By arinzeude

Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

By Michael Abimboye Pop-Highlife artiste, Flavour, was the biggest winner at the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) which held November 15, 2013 where he carted away four awards including the biggest of the night – Video of the Year. Flavour also won laurels in the following categories: Best Highlife Video, Best Use of Costumes and Best … Continue reading Flavour, Orezi, Clarence Peters Win at Nigerian Music Video Awards

By connectnigeria

Entertainment Opinion SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Obi Martins The FIFA World Cup qualifiers has revealed some surprising results. From Europe where former world champion, France, is struggling to qualify at the expense of a radical Ukrainian team, to Africa where Ethiopia emerged ahead of South Africa from the group stage to become the last hurdle Nigeria jumped before clinching a … Continue reading Super Eagles and World Cup 2014: Lessons from the Qualifiers

By guestpost

Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles have booked their ticket to next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The Stephen Keshi-led Eagles defeated Ethiopia 2-0 at the UJ Eusene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday to send Nigerian fans into raptures. Super Eagles took a 2-1 first leg advantage into the match and put the game to bed in the 20th minute … Continue reading Super Eagles Win World Cup Berth

By arinzeude

E-Commerce LIFESTYLE Opinion Stuff TECH 7 more...

April 19, 2022

If you own a business start-up or plan to set up one soon, there is a good chance you have come across this statement: “Over 70 percent of businesses do not survive the first two years.” Start-ups are challenging, and if we are focusing on the wrong things or applying mundane strategies, we are not … Continue reading Two Perspectives That Will Change Your View of Start-ups

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International News

April 19, 2022

A Nigerian, Ahmed Adamu, has emerged the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council. Little-known Ahmed beat several other delegates from twenty one countries to emerge the winner at an election held Tuesday 12th November 2013, in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. Ahmed Adamu, a native of Katsina State holds a B.Sc from Bayero University Kano and a … Continue reading Nigeria’s Ahmed Adamu Elected Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council

By connectnigeria

Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

MTV Base and MTV Staying Alive Foundation have announced that the third series of the award-winning drama about love, life and relationships among African youths, Shuga, will premiere at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos on 26 November. According to the producers of the series, the premiere is coming at a time the world is planning … Continue reading MTV Sponsored TV Series, ‘Shuga’, To Premiere November 26

By connectnigeria

Arts Entertainment LIFESTYLE Stuff Tourism

April 19, 2022

While some celebrities rose to stardom on the back of their parents’ financial muscle, some who are not so lucky opted for the rigours of attending auditions and finally battling it out with fellow contestants at reality shows before realising their dreams. This week, ConnectNigeria reviews five celebrities who are products of reality shows.   Iyanya … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Rose to Stardom from Reality Shows (I)

By connectnigeria

Arts Culture Entertainment Events History 9 more...

April 19, 2022

  CORA Art and Cultural Foundation holds its 15th Lagos Book and Art Festival from November 15 to 17 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos. It promises to be interesting, impressive and at least mind changing. CORA has made a culture of this festival and since it is dubbed “Africa’s biggest Culture Picnic”, you should … Continue reading LABAF 2013: What’s your Lagos Story?

By connectnigeria

ECONOMY International News

April 19, 2022

  Over $20 billion (N3.2 trillion) in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been attracted into the Nigerian economy in the last three years, a report by the Federal Government has revealed. During a world press conference ahead of the 24th World Economic Forum on Africa, which will be hosted by Nigeria in 2014, the FG … Continue reading Nigeria Attracted N3.2 Trillion Investment in 3 Years

By kunle-binuyo

E-Commerce TECH

April 19, 2022

One of the contents I like to throw into discussions about the cyber world is my regrets of a late initiation into cyber space. Knowing the endless capacity of the Internet today, I have often dearly rued my late admission. On the flip side however is also my fear of the darkness an early adoption … Continue reading Cyber Security: Policing Unmarked Borders (1)

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Aviation News TECH Telecommunication Tourism 7 more...

April 19, 2022

Gogo, the global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has unveiled its new Text & Talk technology.  The new technology uses Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi system to allow passengers to send text messages and make phone calls using their own smartphone much like they do on the ground. The … Continue reading New Technology Powers in-flight Phone Calls and SMS

By sheyi

Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Global sports brand, Adidas, is to mark its first year of operations in Nigeria this week. Adidas Stores, at Ikeja City Mall Lagos and Abuja’s Grand Tower Mall, will have an exciting day of festivities and promotions on most Adidas products at its store in Ikeja City Mall Lagos. The Senior Business Development Manager at Adidas … Continue reading Adidas to Celebrate First Anniversary in Nigeria

By sheyi

Events

April 19, 2022

Autobiographica The international dance group ‘Battery Dance Company’ is an international dance company coming in from New York City. They will kick-off the festival with a captivating production ‘AUTOBIOGRAPHICA’ Venue:    Ocean View, Eko Hotel, VI, Lagos Date:  November 8th, 2013 Time: 6:30pm Tickets: ₦5,000.00; VIP; ₦10,000.00   African Themed Night at Eko Hotel Grab your … Continue reading Events This Weekend, November 8th — 10th

By sheyi