By Joan Odafe An emotionally gripping new musical theatre production, ‘House of Naira’, has premiered using the metaphor of a polygamous marriage to explore the persistent divide within Nigerian society. The play is created and produced by Kehinde Oretimehin, Chief Executive Officer of Kabiyesi Studios. Speaking at the premiere inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu “The Boy Child’s Life”, a Nollywood series that depicts everyday deprivations, abuse, exploitations and other challenges the boy child faces, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, actors, government functionaries, as well as the cast and crewContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, says the Federal Government is set to unveil reviewed National Tourism Policy, National Policy on Culture and a strong Intellectual Property (IP) protection framework. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musawa made the disclosure while presentingContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi The Chief Magistrate in Akure has ordered the remand of Emmanuel Ajibade, a TikTok content creator, at Olokuta Correctional Centre over alleged cyberbullying of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi, who gave the order on Thursday, said that Ajibade shouldContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Dr John Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders to unite and protect Nigeria’s digital space against copyright infringement, criminality and economic sabotage. Asein made the call in Abuja, at a meeting of stakeholders aimed at developing strategies and tools to address onlineContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Dr John Asein, the Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says it has become imperative to develop strategies and tools to tackle online copyright piracy in the country. Asein said this in his opening remarks at a meeting of the World Intellectual PropertyContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Ahmed Sodangi, the Director-General, National Gallery of Arts (NGA), has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to fostering the cultural patrimony of art in advancing national growth. The Director-General made this known at the opening of the 3rd Abuja International Art Fair, with its theme ‘Intersection of Treasures’,Continue Reading
The last time Kim Kardashian faced the men that police say robbed her, she was bound with zip ties and held at gunpoint and feared she might die. On Tuesday, nearly a decade later, she returns to Paris to testify against them. One of the most recognisable figures on theContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigerian actress and film producer, Omoni Oboli, has stirred reactions on social media with a witty request following the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a light-hearted post on her Instagram page, @omonioboli, she wrote: “Now that AMVCA is over, please I need a favour;Continue Reading
By Josephine Obute Ex-Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, has advised women, particularly young girls not to limit their dreams in life to a particular age. Obiadi, the 40th Miss Nigeria, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. According to her, the world often teaches young women to limitContinue Reading
