By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has called on entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the creative sector to invest in the development of the Abuja Creative City (ACC). Musawa made the call at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi Cyber experts on Thursday advised against hurriedly getting into close acquaintances with individuals met on social media platforms, saying it could be fraught with danger. They said painstaking efforts should be made, using physical contacts and digital tools, to ascertain individual’s background before engaging in a stronger relationship.Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigerian music stars Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, Mercy Chinwo, Ayra Starr and D’banj have emerged best winners at the 2025 Trace Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 Trace Awards held at the Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Rema clinched twoContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) Hannatu Musawa, says plans are underway to establish a Diaspora City in Nigeria to boost inbound tourism. The minister stated this when she inaugurated a committee to drive the Motherland 2025 Initiative on Friday in Abuja. MusawaContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Founder of Loretta Health Initiative, an NGO, Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor, has called on Africans to shift their attention from celebrity fashion to addressing issues of poverty, conflict and underdeveloped infrastructure. Ogboro-Okor, made the call in Abuja while reacting to the global debates surrounding Kanye West’s wife, BiancaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Music streaming platform, Spotify, says there has been a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 per cent increase between 2022 and 2024. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, revealed this trendContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Maria Stallone, the Director of Programmes at the American Voices has described as “mind-blowing”, the quality of young talents in the Nigerian music space. Stallone, who stated this in Abuja, at the third edition of the Youth Excellence on Stage (YES) Academy Nigeria programme, added that theContinue Reading
Valentine By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government is set to organise the first-ever Ibadan Valentine Cruise on Eleyele Lake on Friday, Feb. 14. The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the Valentine Cruise targets the promotion of peace, love, friendship, admiration and tolerance among residentsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant, says the production is poised to make a grand return, promising an even more spectacular experience for audiences across the continent. Mr Femi Oyelade, the Brand Manager, Miss Africa Production who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance. Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy. Mrs Buhari’s fashionContinue Reading
