In a swift turn of events barely 7 days after the threat of a legal
action, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) have now backed down on their
ultimatum.
he Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC) have dropped its
move to proceed with a lawsuit against rapper, Falz for his video, 'This
is Nigeria'.
On June 5, MURIC issued a seven-day ultimatum to Falz, ordering him to take down his music video titled “This is Nigeria” and tender an apology or face legal action.
In a fresh statement signed by the its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola,
and made available on Monday, June 11, the group has now backed down on
the threat and would instead report Falz to the appropriate agencies.
The statement by MURIC reads thus in part; “In
view of the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians, counselling from
several quarters and commitments given by us to those who interfaced
with us on this matter, an emergency meeting of MURIC’s Think-Tank was
convened on Sunday, June 10, 2018 to review the situation and resolved
to drag the artist to government agencies saddled with the
responsibility of censoring films and videos.
It is not a U-turn but a sudden change in tactics’.
The
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) last week resolved to sue Folarin Falana
(Falz the Bahd Guy), a Nigerian artist, who produced the video song
titled ‘This is Nigeria’ in which a Fulani man was seen beheading
somebody.
The video also featured
hijab-wearing female choreographers dancing the ‘shaku-shaku’ (a dance
associated with drug). A seven-day ultimatum was given for the
withdrawal of the video and an apology failing which a legal tussle
would be launched.
Our office has since
been inundated with solidarity visits, while our telephone lines have
been flooded with a deluge of calls from members, friends, well-wishers,
journalists and other concerned Nigerians, majority of whom are of the
Islamic faith.''
Falz stated he had no plans to take his 'This is Nigeria' video
Following the release of the ultimatum by MURIC, Pulse swiftly reached out to a representative of the rapper, Femisoro Ajayi, who confirmed that he was aware of the statement by the Muslim group, but they have no plans to take down the video.
'Yes,
I have seen the statement online, but we have no official response yet,
the video is out there and we have no plans to take it down, we will
only respond when we get an official letter directly sent to us'', he says.
The video continues to trend on YouTube with over 5 million views in two weeks.
Following the death of Ukeleke Onwubuya, Nigerian reggae
star, who was professionally known as Ras Kimono died 2days, sparking
sad reactions from around Nigeria.
New details have emerged that some of the things that happened during his final moments.
Based on Punch Metro, it was gathered that the dreadlocked musician
had slumped at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while
waiting to board a flight to the United States, on Saturday night.
As per sources close to him, Kimono was immediately rushed to an
unnamed hospital in Ikeja and then taken to another hospital on Lagos
Island where he later died on Sunday morning.
The death of the artiste, who was a native of Onicha Olona in the
Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State and who recently
clocked 60, was confirmed by the President of the Performing
Musicians
Association of Nigeria, Pretty Okafor and the Chairman of the Copyright
Society of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji.
The event has since thrown members of the Nigerian music and culture community into deep mourning.
In recent times blogging
has become a big thing and Naija gossip blogs are on the rise. You know
why? With a whole lot happening in the entertainment industry, there is
so much to gossip about.
Hence, if you’re good at aproko (I’m not counting myself out though,
lol) and are looking for latest Naija gist, I’ve compiled a list of top
21 gossip blogs in Nigeria for latest naija gists.
Before I go on with the list I would like to explain what this
blogging of a thing means, you will agree with me that we hear the word
often but do we even know what it means?
A blog
is also known as weblog, it is the discussion or informational website
published on the World Wide Web with often discrete diary style texts
called posts.
It could also be called an online diary or journal which enables you
share your thoughts and ideas, you could add pictures, videos, games,
music, read comments of your readers and all these can be done with no
programming knowledge needed.
Today, blogs are now used as an appropriate media to spread news,
your own voice unedited, your personal views, and your own spin. It’s
all about how you view the world around you, your perspective and take
on it.
Now let’s get started with my list of Naija gossip blogs Nigerians visit every day! And Note, this list is based on Alexa rankings.
Top 5 Naija Gossip Blogs In Nigeria
To help you get the best out of this list, I’ve categorized it into 3
sections namely; the top 5 or leading Naija gossip blogs in Nigeria,
list of Naija gist amebo sites in Nigeria, and more websites for latest 9ja news.
1. NAIJ.NG
This is the number one on my list. Naij.ng is formerly known as Naij.com and this gossip blog in Nigeria was launched in 2015.
Naij.ng is your go to website for the hottest naija gists, naija
gossips, Nigerian celebrity news and politics news. No wonder it made it
to our list of top 21 popular and most visited blogs in Nigeria.
With millions of viewers visiting this blog weekly, there is no news content on the internet that will not be found here.
Based on Alexa rankings, Naij.ng has the 7th position in Nigeria which makes it the first on my list of top Naija gossip blogs.
If you talk
about Naija gist sites without adding Naijaloaded to your list, you are
wrong. The ever blazing all in one hub for music, videos, gossip and
more has made a name in Nigeria.
Lindaikejisblog.com – second on my
list of Naija gossip blogs is the number one naija gist ware house in
Nigeria with over 500k page view per day. It was launched by Linda Ikeji and it is your go to blog for latest Naija gist.
Almost every Nigerian visits this naija gossip blog daily as this
blog has no rival in blogging when it comes to Nigerian celebrity news,
politics, entertainment news, NAIJA gossips and so much.
Generally, we cannot talk about blogs in Nigeria without mentioning
Lindaikejisblog.com. According to Alexa rankings it is ranked 26th position in Nigeria.
Right before our eyes couple of
years back pulse.ng came out of the blue with a super terrific advert to
promote their entry into the Naija latest news scene.
Pulse.ng is one of the professional Naija gossip blogs operated by
some creative and intelligent contributors. This blog has grown over the
years to become one of the most visited blogs in Nigeria.
Posting information on politics, Nigerian celebrity news, events
etc., it is one of the largest naija news blog because it contains the
hottest and actively trendy naija gossips.
Yes, pulse with a sort of partnership with the popular Business Insider (not really sure though) is currently among the most visited website on the internet with ranking of 89th position in Nigeria based on Alexa.
This is the 6th
website on the list of naija gossip blogs in Nigeria. Tori.ng is
managed and owned cyclofoss technologies. It is an outstanding naija
gist blog pouring out over 30 blog posts per day (most times) and with
unique content every time.
Tori.ng has become the go-to blog for individuals in search for the
hottest naija gossip stories and breaking news online. This blog is
tagged the Nigerian BBC and its ranking according to Alexa is 283rd position in Nigeria.
O ya!
Let’s go there! Yabaleftonline (the name dey funny to me self and I
think it really suits what it does), or could I be wrong?
Yabaleftonline.ng is a popular website where people get latest naija
gists, entertainment news, naija gossips, and many times – comedies and
different forms of entertainment contents.
Yabaleft Online is one of the leading Naija gossip blogs and according to Alexa.com, it is ranked the 326th website in Nigeria.
Initially Lailasblog.com Laila ijeoma the owner of this hot Naija blog according to Vanguard abandoned her banking with over 5 million Naira per annum, to fulfill her dream as an entertainment blogger.
This blog has successfully built a community of readers who return
duly to surf and read new stuffs.
It is an online database for celebrity
gists, naija gossips, lifestyle, breaking news, daily events and
happenings. This blog ranks 378th in Nigeria
This
blog is mainly about Nollywood news, naija gossip news and Nigerian
celebrity news. Yes, juicy quality contents that keeps readers coming
for more is what you will find on this naija gossip.
Its ranking on Alexa is 777th position in Nigeria.
Here is another gossip blog that features Nigerian celebrity news, entertainment news, politics news and a whole lot more.
Stelladimokokorkus.com is owned by a Stella Dimoko Korkus a Nigerian
blogger based in Germany. If there is any blog in Nigeria that puts out
highly value, originally written content, it is this blog, it is ranked
787th position based on Alexa rankings..
Looking
for a naija gossip blog that is structured for juicy contents and
publications? Kemifilani.com is also a hub to visit. It posts up-to-date
entertainment news and Nigerian celebrity news in and across Nigeria.
The unique content of this blog are catchy enough to keep readers
coming back for more, it is ranked 875th position in Nigeria according
to Alexa
Still following my list of naija gossip blogs to visit? Here’s another category of gossip sites for exclusive gists.
If you
haven’t heard about stargist.com you are…. Wrong! The name of this naija
gossip blog speaks for itself as it focuses on Nigerian celebrity and
entertainment gists. According to Alexa.com it is ranked the 1156th position in Nigeria.
With more than 15 menu tabs on their simple gist hub, Naijadailies.com is one of the top leading Naija gossip blogs in Nigeria.
With statistics on Alexa.com you can’t be wrong with this gist hub.
It has over 2,400 unique visitors every day, over 4,300 daily page
views, over 68, 470 monthly unique visitors and this gives it a ranking
of 1,351st site in Nigeria
Visit Naijaailies.com for hot naija gossip as it focuses on pouring
out freshest and the most trendy Nigerian celebrity news, political
gists and more.
Thenet.ng
is one of the world’s leading source of Nigerian celebrity news. This
blog was founded in 2009 by Ayeni Adekunle Samuel.
Thenet.ng has 20 million users across their blog and social media
platforms and it has become one of the biggest online naija gists
platforms ranking 1467th position in Nigeria.
With a
very simple and friendly website layout, 36ng.ng presents spicy naija
entertainment news and celebrity gossips to Nigerians. It is ranked 1551st blog in Nigeria according to Alexa.
For fresh Nollywood news, events, parties and so much more, visit
this naija gossip blog. There is never a dull moment here on this blog
as hot trending gossips keep flowing in.
Madailygist.ng
is also one of the top most visited Naija gossip blogs that features
daily hottest naija news, entertainment news and celebrity gists.
This blog gives out content that keeps readers coming for more with
more than 3000 visits from readers weekly. Yes, I’m talking over 10
minutes daily time on site.
This site ranks 2,371st site in Nigeria.
17. Ebiwalisgossip.com
This
site has also made my list of naija gossip blogs that updates you with
the latest celebrity gists, freshest naija gossips, news on politics and
other gossip stories. According to Alexa.com it ranked 9796th position in Nigeria.
Ngbor,
what do you expect to get from this blog? Liveofofo says it all. I mean
as in dey hot! With over 30 blog posts published per day Live Ofofo
have not leave any stone unturned here when it comes to the hottest
Nigerian celebrity news.
This blog features politics news, celebrity news and naija gossips ,
they make it fast and brief to enjoy as well. It ranked 11,971st position in Nigeria according to Alexa and making my list of top Naija gossip blogs Nigerians should visit.
19. Viviangist.Ng
This
naija gossip blog is an online platform with latest Nigerian news update
loaded with celebrity news, political info, event stories, naija
gossips etc. Its position on alexa.com is 19,317th position in Nigeria.
20. Gossipmillnigeria.com
You need
a Naija gossip blog that gives 100 percent confirmed Nigerian news and
entertainment gists and that is what Gossipmillnigeria.com does.
This blog posts exclusive fresh and trendy naija gossips daily that makes people want more and its ranking on Alexa is 20,193rd position in Nigeria.
21. Mediabase9ja.com
Mediabase9ja.com
also made my list of top 21 Naija gossip blogs that delivers hot fresh
Nigerian entertainment news, politics news, celebrity news etc. With
over 10000 viewers weekly, this blog according to Alexa.com is ranked
20,715th position in Nigeria.
Naija Gossip Blogs In Nigeria Summary
There you have my list of top Naija gossip blogs In Nigeria for
latest Nigerian gists. The rankings are based on alexa rankings and the
positions are for Nigerian websites not the world.
The players and coaches landed in their Essentuki base late on Monday night at about 11pm Nigerian time.
Their arrival time was affected by slight delays in their flight from
Austria, where they had been training following their friendly matches.
Gernot Rohr’s men are expected to have their first training session following their arrival on Tuesday.
They are the last team in Group D to arrive in Russia for the tournament, with Argentina and Iceland jetting in on Saturday.
Croatia arrived in Russia on Monday afternoon.
Nigeria will take on Croatia in their opening Group D fixture on Saturday at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
The former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar has sent message to the Super Eagles as they depart for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The Super Eagles team departed for Russia on Monday in white and green traditional attire.
Atiku, writing alongside a picture of the team, urged them to make Nigerians proud at the World Cup.
The former president stated that millions of Nigerians were behind the Eagles, as he prayed for their success.
He tweeted “My dear Super Eagles, as you depart for the World Cup in
Russia, be assured of the prayers and support of millions of Nigerians
as you seek to do us proud.”
Video Of Man Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon On Sunday Evening Goes Viral
An unidentified man took his life on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos yesterday.
According
to eyewitnesses, the man driving a black Ford Explorer suddenly parked
his car, crossed to the other side of the Third Mainland Bridge and
jumped into the lagoon around 6pm.
THE QUESTION IS?
What is really happening on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos?