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2024 LIMCAF: Access Bank board chairman tasks youths on creativity

BY Vivian Ihechu June 17, 2024

Entertainment

By Taiye Olayemi Mr Paul Usoro, Chairman, Board of Directors, Access Bank Plc, has advised Nigerian youths to focus on creativity and skills acquisition rather than seeking shortcuts to wealth creation. Usoro gave the advice during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), held in Lagos on Saturday. The […]

Play on Gen. Gowon to be staged in Lagos Aug. 24-25

BY Rabi'u Sani Ali June 9, 2024 June 9, 2024

Entertainment

By Folasade Adeniran A play, “GOWON”, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to Aug.25. A statement by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, said on Sunday in Lagos that the play would focus on […]

“Beyond the Veil 2“, film on northern Nigerian women, premieres in FCT

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 8, 2024

Entertainment

By Joshua Olomu The season two of ‘Beyond the Veil’, a TV series that depicts everyday life of northern Nigerian women, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, industry stakeholders, as well as the cast and crew of the film, were present at the screening […]

SGF inaugurates 1.2km flood control drainage in Benue

BY Tosin Kolade June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024

Entertainment

By Emmanuel Antswen The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume has inaugurated the 1.2 kilometers Idye Flood Control/Dyke Project in Makurdi, Benue. Akume while performing the ceremony on Thursday in Makurdi said President Bola Tinubu was committed to a healthy and green environment for the development of the country. He

Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba joins GNT, Mercy Chinwo’s record label

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 6, 2024

Religious Entertainment

By Joshua Olomu Fast-rising gospel artiste, Bidemi Olaoba, has joined Grace and Truth Nation (GNT) Nation, a record label co-founded by Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa and his wife, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Uzochikwa, GNT Nation President, in a statement said the gospel singer’s arrival marks a significant milestone in the record’s commitment to advanc

Junkanoo festival: Country rep. advocates peace to drive Nigerian culture

BY Tosin Kolade June 4, 2024

Entertainment

By Aderogba George Amb. Felix Ihonre, Nigeria’s Country Representative for World Junkanoo Foundation and World Carnival Commission, has called for peace in order to drive Nigeria’s cultural heritage and harness its potential. Ihonre made the call in Abuja on Monday at a news conference on the upcoming World Junkanoo Festival for Tourism and Culture

FG, NESG sign MoU to drive reforms in creative sector

BY isaac aregbesola June 1, 2024 June 1, 2024

Entertainment

FG, NESG sign MoU to drive reforms in creative sector

NBC lauds SLTV commitment to innovation, pledges fair treatment

BY Muhyideen Jimoh May 30, 2024

Entertainment

By Joshua Olomu Mr Charles Ebuebu, Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has commended the innovation and excellence of SLTV, indigenous Nigerian satellite pay television, in ensuring competitive value delivery. He made the commendation when Dr Ifeanyi Nwafor, Managing Director, Metro Digital Limited, operator of SLTV, and