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The publisher and editor-in-chief of YES International Magazine, Mr. Azuh Arinze has described the duo of Opera News, and Anchor Network as den of fake news, over reports that he granted an interview with Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, reports ITREALMS

Refuting a recent publication by Opera News and Anchor Network, Mr. Azuh said his attention was drawn to the "silly and unfounded publications by Opera News and Anchor Network about His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, which they attributed to me."

Nigerian Simi is Opera software brand ambassador

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The acclaimed everyday browser, Opera, has started the year 2018 by naming a Nigerian singer, songwriter and vocalist, Simi, as its brand ambassador, reports ITRealms.

Opera, ITRealms through this partnership, will deliver the hottest news from her and other trending artists right to homepages of users of its browser. While Simi will be spreading the word about Opera’s recently released news and video app, Opera News, which has been launched as a stand-alone product after the success of the news service in Opera Mini.

“Just like so many listeners over the world, at Opera we are all fans of Simi’s music. Working with an award-winning artist is a very exciting development,” says Opera’s Global Head of Marketing and Distribution, Jørgen Arnesen. “Together, we will allow millions of users and music listeners to keep up-to-speed with her journey through Opera Mini and Opera News.”

Simi will kick off the partnership with the campaign #OperaConfam. Opera users will have a chance to win exclusive prizes as well as the possibility to meet Simi. Follow Opera on Facebook and Instagram to find out more.

“I’m delighted to be working with such an exciting brand as Opera, helping them introduce Opera News to Nigeria and reminding everyone how awesome Opera Mini is”, said Simi. “I had a great year in 2017 personally and to start this new one with this collaboration is so exciting. I’m doing lots of projects with Opera over the coming months, so watch this space.”

Opera News offers the latest local, national and international hard topics, infotainment and trending video content to 21 countries in the African continent, including dedicated football channels, business news and much more.

Simi, currently signed to X3M Music, joins Chelsea FC midfielder Victor Moses in promoting the company - the Nigerian footballer working on a number of projects throughout the year as a brand ambassador for Africa.

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Opera to invest N30bn in Nigeria, unveils Victor Moses as brand ambassador

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The burgeoning browser engine, Opera has kicked off latest investment plan to the tune of N30 billion into the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market in Nigeria, just as the company unveils partnership with Nigerian football professional, Victor Moses, Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player as brand ambassador of Opera Mini for Africa, reports ITRealms.

Opera, which prides itself as the most popular browser in Africa, said Moses will be featured in the new Opera Mini TV commercial as well as a range of collaborative projects extending throughout 2018.

Affirming this deal, the Global Head of Marketing and Distribution at Opera, Jørgen Arnesen, noted that football is one of the most popular types of content consumed by Opera Mini users throughout Africa.

“Victor Moses is a perfect match for Opera, being not only a high performer, but also a great role model and natural ambassador of his home country Nigeria,” Jørgen Arnesen said.

This, ITRealms reports, coincides with Opera’s recent announcement to invest $100 million USD, about N30 billion in Africa, over the next two years with the goal of strengthening the internet ecosystem in countries such as Nigeria.

ITRealms gathered that Nigeria is home to the second largest population of Opera Mini users, with search, social networking and sport forming part of the most popular content consumed by Opera Mini users in the country.

Also, ITRealms reports that one fourth of these users check out live scores and sports news when browsing and this number is relatively higher than the ones in other African countries.

Reacting, Victor Moses was quoted as saying “I am proud to be in partnership with Opera and am looking forward to working together. The Opera team has taken me through their plans and vision for the brand in the Nigerian market and it's made me incredibly excited about the future. I'm delighted to be a part of such a groundbreaking campaign.”

Opera recently launched its first nationwide TV and radio commercials to announce a faster and more affordable internet experience with the Opera Mini browser.

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