By Joan Odafe Cambridge University has formally transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts in its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The university said this is a major step in its on-going efforts to address colonial-era dispossession ofContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje German tourism expert, Julia Kleber, has called for strategic investment to explore tourism opportunities for effective storytelling and capacity building in order to position Nigeria as a competitive global destination. Kleber, who is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Kleber Group, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Chelsea Isa Award winning Blockbuster “Son of the Soil”, is set for premiere at the Pan – Africa Film Festival(PAFF) in the United States, its producers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 34th edition of the annual PAFF is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Joy Akanu Fans and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, have celebrated him as he marks his 51st birthday on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace actor had earlier made a post on Instagram announcing his birthday. He said: “Today,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George A reality TV star, Victoria Chioma Ikhumhen, popularly known as Toria, has urged youths across the country to remain focused and stay true to their dreams in order to excel in life. Toria made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu An award-winning Nigerian-Canadian actor, Lucky Ejim has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their crafts in promoting positive national values, with focus on nation building. Ejim spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the January edition of the monthly Reading and WritersContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has made seizure of more than 469,235 units of pirated materials with an estimated ‘street market’ value of N750million. Dr John Asein, NCC Director-General, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Bishop Sam Tukura has urged Christians to cultivate a culture of genuine thanksgiving to God, saying many people often forget to appreciate divine blessings. Tukura gave the admonition on Sunday while preaching at the annual thanksgiving service of Christ the Rock of Ages Evangelical GospelContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says it has formally requested a title modification for the film “A Very Dirty Christmas” from its producers. Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/ CEO of the board said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A Nigerian short film, ‘Tears for Enebi’, by renowned storyteller Godspower Oshodin, has won two major honours at the Independent Short Awards in Los Angeles. The film clinched the awards for Best Women Short and Best Actress, further boosting its international profile. This was disclosed inContinue Reading
