Who wants to be a millionaire returns to the screens

Popular TV game show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”, has announced a return to the screens barely two months after it went off air when MTN pulled out as a sponsor.

The show which went off the air in June will return on September 3, organisers have announced.

“We are pleased to inform the general public that the popular family quiz program ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Nigeria’ will return to TV on the 3rd of September 2017,” said a statement released on Tuesday.

“New season, new sponsors, whooping cash prizes to be won. Don’t miss any of the episodes.”

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Airopay, the new sponsors of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, is a global international payments operator which “offers a secure, fast and inexpensive way to send and receive money via bank accounts and mobile wallets”.

In a message posted on social media, Ultimia Studios welcomed Airopay on board, saying: “We look forward to a great partnership with your team. #Signed&Sealed.”

Announcing the temporary break on June 25, Frank Edoho, the host of the show said:

“Sadly, we are going on a break cos our sponsor pulled out. But we thank @MTNNG for being with us all these years. Please thank them for us,” he had tweeted.

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However, it is yet to be revealed if Frank Edoho will continue as the host of the game show.

The popular game show, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”, hosted by Frank Edoho, debuted on the Nigerian screens in the year 2004 and has produced lots of millionaires.