FG endorses Arewa international film festival, pledges support

By Diana Omueza The Federal Government has endorsed the Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF) and pledged its support to showcase the rich and historic beauty of Northern film, creative works, achievements and opportunities. Mrs Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, pledged FG’s support on WednesdayContinue Reading

K1 denies unruly conduct in Abuja airport incident

By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has addressed Tuesday’s incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving a musician and a ValueJet pilot. Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed that King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, wasContinue Reading

Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr, others to perform at Afro Nation Festival in Dominican Republic

By Deborah Ifeanyi Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Ayra Starr, Shallipopi and Ruger have been scheduled to perform at the Afro Nation Festival scheduled to hold in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. According to the organisers, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the musicContinue Reading

Commission shuts down piracy site moviebox.ng

By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports. Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, Director of Public Affairs, announced that NCC Director-General Dr John Asein confirmed theContinue Reading