Archives Tag: BBC
The Black Axe: A BBC Exposé On Nigeria’s Deadliest Cult Group
April 19, 2022
On the 13th of December, the African Eye of the BBC did a documentary on Nigeria’s most dreaded mafia-style gang, The Black Axe. As of the writing of this article, the video which was premiered on YouTube on December 13, 2021, has generated over 470,209 views. The 52 minutes, 10 seconds video documentary is … Continue reading The Black Axe: A BBC Exposé On Nigeria’s Deadliest Cult Group
Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has been listed by global media powerhouse, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2020. The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement was listed alongside the leader of Finland’s all-female coalition government, Sanna Marin, star of new Avatar and Marvel films, Michelle … Continue reading Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
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Super Eagles 2018 World Cup Jersey Make BBC All Time Top 20 List
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles home shirt at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup has been nominated by the BBC among the all-time iconic 20 football shirts. Nigeria took the fashion world by storm ahead of the 2018 World Cup after the release of the Eagles jersey. Football fans and fashion enthusiasts queued for hours outside Nike’s flagship … Continue reading Super Eagles 2018 World Cup Jersey Make BBC All Time Top 20 List
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Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo Emerge Winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019
April 19, 2022
Nigerian investigative journalists, Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo have both emerged as winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 (PJP), an award from Sub-Saharan Africa public strategy firm, Gatefield Foundation. The announcement was made public on Monday, January 20, 2020, through a press statement by Gatefield’s lead strategist Adewunmi Emoruwa, in Abuja. Both … Continue reading Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo Emerge Winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019
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Nigerian-German Journalist’s Documentary On Codeine Nominated For 2019 Emmy Awards
April 19, 2022
The news of Ruona J. Meyer‘s BBC documentary, titled Sweet Sweet Codeine, getting nomination for the 2019 Emmy Awards was greeted with much excitement especially for journalists that have put in much effort towards investigating and filming documentaries on issues that affect societal living negatively. Sweet Sweet Codeine The documentary exposes the danger behind the … Continue reading Nigerian-German Journalist’s Documentary On Codeine Nominated For 2019 Emmy Awards
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Nigerian Journalist Toyosi Ogunseye Emerges As First African Vice President Of The World Editors Forum (WEF)
April 19, 2022
The news of Toyosi Ogunseye’s election as the Vice President of the World Editors Forum (WEF) on Saturday, June 1st was like a blazing inferno across the whole of Africa. The WEF, notable as the leading network for print and digital editors of newspapers and news organisations around the globe, elected Ogunseye (head of BBC … Continue reading Nigerian Journalist Toyosi Ogunseye Emerges As First African Vice President Of The World Editors Forum (WEF)
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Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
Okon Lagos Makes A Controversial Remark Following the recent allegations of sexual assaults on prostitutes by the police in Abuja, comedian Ime Bishop popularly known as Okon Lagos took to his Instagram handle to give his take on the case. The rash post did not go down well with many Nigerians who have slammed him … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo
April 19, 2022
It was a subtle reminder of the famous Umaru Dikko incident recently when a news medium reported that Alhaji Lai Mohammed threatened that the Israeli government should release the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, or face consequences. Thirty-four years after the government-sanctioned Umaru Dikko kidnap attempt, one wonders which tide turned in history. Only that on … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo
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‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
April 19, 2022
The Toronto International Film Festival ended on Sunday 16th September 2018 with hundreds of films screened during the eleven days of the festival, from which films were voted for several awards. One of the films nominated for the grande prize, The Grolsch People’s Choice Award, was Lionheart, by Nigerian star actor/director Genevieve Nnaji. The Grolsch … Continue reading ‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
‘The Girl-Child’ Wins BBC Hausa Story Writing Contest
April 19, 2022
A 29-year-old Nigeria teacher has won the 2018 edition of the BBC Hausa Story Writing Contest for Women. Safiyya Jibril‘s story “Ya Mace” translated ‘The Girl-Child’ emerged winner of the contest, ahead of “Sunanmu Daya” (Birds of a Feather) by Sakina Lawal and “Zaina” by Bilkisu Muhammad Abubakar The Winning Story In the story, Halima, … Continue reading ‘The Girl-Child’ Wins BBC Hausa Story Writing Contest
Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
April 19, 2022
Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme, has opened up concerning his choice to reject big money offers from China for a place with Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The player had a very successful three-year run with former club HapoelBe’er Sheva, scoring 43 goals with 24 assists in 120 appearances. He won three successive league titles and the Isreali … Continue reading Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
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Funke Bucknor Obruthe and Omotade Alalade make it to the BBC’s 100 Women List 2016
April 19, 2022
The BBC has unveiled its 100 women 2016 list, which it says is intended to celebrate inspirational and influential women from across the world. Two Nigerians, Funke-Bucknor Obruthe and Omotade Alalade are included on the list, which also has such international celebrities as Alicia Keys and Simone Biles on it. The announcement by the BBC … Continue reading Funke Bucknor Obruthe and Omotade Alalade make it to the BBC’s 100 Women List 2016
BBC Is Introducing Igbo and Yoruba Language Services for Its Nigerian Audience
April 19, 2022
The British Broadcasting Corporation is rolling out more language services across the African continent in what is its biggest expansion since the 1940’s. The global broadcast house has announced plans to introduce new non-English news services, including Pidgin, Igbo and Yoruba. The BBC World Service is shaping up for the future. It has scaled back … Continue reading BBC Is Introducing Igbo and Yoruba Language Services for Its Nigerian Audience
Damilola, Our Loved Boy – A tale of murder turned into a powerful BBC drama
April 19, 2022
Damilola Taylor, born in Lagos, Nigeria to Richard and Gloria Taylor (died 8 April 2008) was a 10-year old Peckham schoolboy stabbed on his way home from the Peckham library in England on 27th of November 2000. The death of Damilola raised huge media attention and became one of the most high-profile killings in England. The … Continue reading Damilola, Our Loved Boy – A tale of murder turned into a powerful BBC drama
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Nigerian Journalist Wins BBC Komla Dumor Award
April 19, 2022
The BBC has announced Nigerian business journalist Didi Akinyelure as the winner of its Komla Dumor Award for the year 2016. The award is presented to journalists living and working in Africa who display exceptional talent and passion in bringing a more accurate picture of Africa to the world through their journalism. Ms Akinyelure, who … Continue reading Nigerian Journalist Wins BBC Komla Dumor Award
