By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has urged the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Ms Hannatu Musawa, to revisit some key film industry’s policies that have the capabilities of enhancing the sector. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by its Director,Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, says the 2023 Ofala festival slated to hold between Oct. 14 and 15 will showcase the cultural heritage of Onitsha people. Achebe, who said this on Thursday at a news conference on the level of preparedness for the Ofala at his palace in Onitsha, said arrangementsContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and renowned singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were named among other Africans in the list released by the organiser onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says cinema-goers across Nigeria would enjoy discounted tickets on Saturday, Sept. 2, in commemoration of the International Cinema Day. The National Chairman, CEAN, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ajayi said that the discountContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Omolara Omojola, a 24-year-old contestant representing Ekiti in the 2023 Queen of Peace Nigeria International Pageant has been crowned Queen of Peace Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Omojola, a graduate of Tourism and Hospitality Management from Ekiti State University, was crowned theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s first over water resort, Ziba Beach Resort has been unveiled in Lagos on Thursday. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, Dr Olufemi Olumide, Chief Executive Officer of the Beach Resort, described the leisure centre as a place of comfort and peace. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Two Korean Dramas, `Penthouse’ and `The Fiery Priest’ are set to be premiered on African Independent Television (AIT) from September. The Director of the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), Mr Kim Changki on Thursday in Abuja said the essence is to give Nigerians a feel ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Veteran Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, says he will be releasing his new single “Uncommon” on Aug. 27. Ayuba told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the new single would be released to further popularise and digitise Fuji music. He said this was necessary asContinue Reading
By Mateen Badru Nigerian actresses, Moyo Lawal and Marvelous Dominion will on Aug. 27 thrill Lagos audiences on stage at the Muson Centre with captivating performances in the much anticipated Play: ‘Anonymous nipples’. Anonymous Nipples is an adaption of the book with same name written by theatre producer and investmentContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigerian music superstars David Adeleke, also known as Davido, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema and ace comedian AY Makun have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stars were named in the ‘PeaceContinue Reading
