The Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd. Yinka Ade-Aluko, has said the company research findings have revealed that cinema in Nigeria is the most expensive in the world because it is not affordable and not accessible by average Nigerians. Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur...
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The former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Mr Osita Okechukwu has christened President Bola Tinubu’s anti-graft war as ‘Hope Renewal’ and identification with Nigerian masses nationwide. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said this at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In a remarkable display of commitment to both personal well-being and the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR undertook a 6.6-kilometer ‘Walk Life Balance’ at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly beating a man to death over allegation of car doors theft. The police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Sunday, that the arrest was made after the widow of the...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The World Health Organisation (WHO), has agreed to partner the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to implement a Health Insurance Project, as well as other health programmes that will benefit the people of the Niger Delta region. This was affirmed by the NDDC...
Michael Bolton is on the mend after undergoing surgery for a recently discovered brain tumour, according to reports. According to Us Magazine, in a heartfelt message posted on social media, the 70-year-old singer shared his unexpected health challenge and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he’s received. Bolton...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested a 25 years old man, Alkasim Ya’u, for allegedly stabbing his father to death at Tudun Yola ‘C’, area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state. The NSCDC Corps Commandant, Mohammed Falala, disclosed this...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Dangote Group has expressed readiness to assist the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its investigations, following the visit of the anti-graft agency to the company’s head office in Lagos. It would be recalled that EFCC operatives on Jan. 4, embarked...
By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – The Covenant University, Ota, Ogun Sate, has denied that four fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are from the university. The University’s Head of the Communication Unit, Ms ChiChi Ononiwu, stated this in a statement issued...
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday lauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their commitment and fight against oil theft and sundry crimes in the country. The governor gave the commendation at the Combined Year 2023 West African Social Activities (WASA) for Headquarters 63 Brigade...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Niger State Governor, Mr Umar Bago, has said farmers now desire to return to their farms in the state, saying most of them are already back to farm. Governor Bago added that he had offered to pilot the planned 500,000 hectares of agricultural...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Secretary to the government of the Federal (SGF), Senator George Akume, said at his age, he will not seek any elective position again. Senator Akume, stated this on Saturday, in Lafia, during the reception organised in honour of Sen. Solomon Ewuga...
Nigeria has hit another milestone. It has graduated into a hybrid state, a distinction it shares with very few other nations. Simultaneously, Nigeria is at war and in peace. The United Nations has observed that literally the entire northern half of the country is a virtual war...
Mario Zagallo, who won four soccer World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92. A tough and talented left winger, Zagallo played on the team that won Brazil’s first World Cup...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Guinea’s Syli Nationale in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said the friendly match was part of the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of a...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – The Abia Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a popular On Air Personality, Mr Chigozie Anumudu, for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old boy in Aba. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest in a statement...
The Ogun Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old pastor, Clinton John, for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) at Agbado area of the state. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota on Saturday. Odutola explained...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday in Lafia received Sen. Solomon Ewuga, former Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and others into the party. Ewuga, also a former deputy governor of Nasarawa State, recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party...
Five African-American women on Saturday in Calabar embraced Efik as their ancestral root after being inducted into the kingdom at a formal ceremony by Ntiero Edem Efiom Ekpo Royal House. Following their induction, the women had additional names added to their original names. They were named: Sandra Baker-Ekanem Abasi...