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
By Babajide Awoyinfa “Seven Doors”, an historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, has triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Adedunjoye, theContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Lagos, May 8, 2025 (NAN) The DeeJay’s Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has launched its groundbreaking mix master championship, a nationwide competition designed to discover, celebrate, and elevate the country’s most talented disc jockeys. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Deborah Ifeanyi Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has earned the prestigious Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom for her hit single “Rush” for surpassing 600,000 units in combined sales and streams. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) officially recognised “Rush” with a platinum plaque, making the “Sability” crooner the first NigerianContinue Reading
