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Mar132025 by adminNo Comments

The Evolution of Talk Shows in Nigeria: A Spotlight on BASA UNFILTERED VARIETY SHOW

Talk shows have been a staple of Nigerian entertainment for decades, providing a platform for discussions, debates, and interviews on various topics. From politics and social issues to entertainment and lifestyle, talk shows have played a significant role in shaping public opinion and sparking conversations. In this blog post, we'll explore the evolution of talk shows in Nigeria, with a focus on the innovative and engaging BASA UNFILTERED VARIETY SHOW. The Early Days of Talk Shows in Nigeria In the 1990s and early 2000s, talk shows in Nigeria were largely dominated by traditional formats, such as news-based programs and interview-style shows. These programs were often formal and structured, with a focus on politics, current events, and social issues. While they provided valuable ...

Feb252025 by adminNo Comments

Just In: Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje at APC National Caucus meeting in Aso Rock

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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, marking the first such gathering since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. The high-level meeting is being held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, with key party leaders in attendance. The caucus meeting is preceding the party’s National Executive Council, NEC, which has been scheduled to be held at the party secretariat at Wuse 2, Abuja, on Wednesday. Among those in attendance are Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. Ganduje was accompanied by nine other members of the National Working Committee,...

Feb252025 by adminNo Comments

Rapper Odumodu Blvck Escapes Serious Car Accident, Pictures Go Viral

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There’s a wave of prayers coming in for Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodu Blvck, after reports surfaced about a terrible car accident he was in. He’s been nominated for this year’s Headies Awards and posted some crash photos on Tuesday, February 25, featuring a security officer in one of them. This has gotten a lot of people talking on social media. Moments later, a photo of Odumodu Blvck in a hospital bed was posted on his official X account. The update stated that the rapper had survived the car crash. The caption included, “Survived. The machine must arrive in one piece. It is a must. The machine is coming.” See some comments below: @Iamskununzy: “Look at a Nigerian hospital?! even with all your money, you may not be saved during an emergency he...

Feb242025 by adminNo Comments

Singer Justin Bieber denies online rumors claiming he’s using drugs

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Justin Bieber has denied the allegations of substance abuse and emphasized that he is simply enjoying life. Justin Bieber has refuted recent rumors regarding his alleged use of hard drugs, asserting that he is simply relishing life. A spokesperson for the artist informed TMZ that the persistent claims about Bieber’s supposed drug use are completely unfounded. They emphasized that he is currently in a positive state, concentrating on parenting his newborn son with his wife, Hailey, working on new music, and eagerly anticipating his 31st birthday later this week. “The past year has been very transformative for him as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him,” the rep said. According to the spokesperson, Bieber’s main ...

Feb242025 by adminNo Comments

Indonesia sentences 2 men to public flogging for gay sex

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A court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province found two men guilty of sexual relations Monday and sentenced them to be publicly flogged, an official said. While gay sex is not illegal elsewhere in Indonesia — the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation — it is illegal in Aceh province, which imposes Sharia, the Islamic law code. In November, locals raided a rented room in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh and found the two men — both students at a local university — together. They were taken to Sharia police for the alleged crime of sexual relations. “The panel of judges at the Banda Aceh Sharia Court handed out punishment for the couple who committed liwath (gay sex),” Alfian, public prosecutor at Banda Aceh District Court who goes by one name, told AFP. ...

Feb242025 by adminNo Comments

Nine dead, three injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

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No fewer than nine persons were confirmed dead by the Federal Road Safety Commission, Ogun State sector in an accident that occurred around Ayetoro on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in the early hours of Monday. Three others sustained various degrees of injuries in the road crash. The accident, which reportedly occurred at about 5:30 am, involved a Toyota bus with number plate UYY165ZY and a truck with registration number DKA244XC. The bus driver was said to have lost control and rammed into the stationary truck. Spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the FRSC, Florence Okpe, disclosed this in a statement. Okpe explained, “The fatal crash occurred in the early hours this morning about 0530HRS on Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Ayetoro area “...

Feb212025 by adminNo Comments

Edo court Jails 11 For Internet Fraud

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The Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City, has convicted and sentenced 11 internet fraudsters to various jail terms for offences related to obtaining by false pretence, advance fee fraud, and possession of fraudulent documents. . According to a statement on Friday via X by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin handed down the sentences after the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate prosecuted the individuals on separate one-count charges. The convicts include Izomor Samuel Efe, Nosakhare Bright, Emovon Destiny, Vincent Arogbo, Osarentin Morgan Aduwa, Osagiede Destiny Oghosa, Nosakhare Ernest Theophilus, Junior Emmanuel Efe, Osimen Princewill, Obamedo Clinton, and David Iyobor. According to the EFCC, the convicts were apprehended in a sti...

Feb212025 by adminNo Comments

Bobrisky Berates Wives And Girlfriends Asking Him To Stay Away From Their Men

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Well-known socialite Bobrisky has called out wives and girlfriends who want him to stay away from their partners. He shared his thoughts on his Instagram, speaking directly to Nigerian women. Bobrisky criticized women who quickly call and warn their husband’s other partners. He told them not to call him again because their husbands and boyfriends belong to both him and them. In his words: “Many of you girls do this a lot, and I want to correct you; don’t do this again. Many of you wives and girlfriends that you’ll pick up your phone and call your husband or boyfriend’s side chick and say, ‘His is this Bobrisky? Please don’t ever call my husband again he’s married to me.’. Auntie, your husband too sweet. Your husband is hitting the right spot. I should not ...

Feb212025 by adminNo Comments

Peter Obi Celebrates Babangida, Says Nigeria Witnessed Substantial Growth Under Him

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Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has praised former Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida following his book launch on Thursday, February 20, 2024. The ex-governor of Anambra joined political heavyweights, including President Bola Tinubu, former heads of state and ex-presidents to attend the book launch in Minna, Niger State capital. In a statement released after the launch of the book titled, “A Journey in Service,” Obi said Babangida’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy are immeasurable. According to him, Nigeria witnessed substantial growth, particularly in the financial sector, under the leadership of the former head of state. The statement read in part, “Today, I had the gracious honour of attending the launch o...

Feb212025 by adminNo Comments

“God Cheated Mohbad By Letting Him Die” – Wunmi Aloba Reveals

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Wunmi Aloba, the grieving widow of the late Nigerian artist Mohbad, has conveyed her profound sorrow regarding his death, while also addressing various misconceptions, including claims of his alleged substance abuse. In a recent discussion with media figure Chude Jideonwo, Wunmi reflected on her husband’s life and challenges, expressing her belief that God “cheated” him by permitting his premature passing. “He was a responsible husband to me and a responsible son to his parents. He was not a drug addict, and he was my best friend,” she stated. Wunmi shared that Mohbad had ambitious aspirations for their son, Liam, including plans to relocate him from Nigeria for a brighter future. She mentioned that her mother-in-law has encouraged her to ensure that Liam grows up with an ...