US museum returns looted Benin artefacts today
A United States museum, has concluded plans to hand over looted Benin Bronzes to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, said in a statement yesterday that the Benin monarch would be receiving the artefacts looted from the Oba palace over a century ago, today (Monday). Osaigbovo said […]
Kaffy to Celebrate 25th Anniversary as a Professional Dancer in 2025
Renowned Nigerian dancer Kafayat Shafau, widely known as “Kaffy,” has unveiled plans to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2025. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Kaffy announced her intention to organize mentorship and coaching classes for aspiring dancers as part of the anniversary celebrations. She will […]
Nigerian Preacher Emmanuel Iren Ventures into Filmmaking to Spread God’s Word
Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), has recently disclosed his reasons for venturing into filmmaking. Iren emphasized that churches should adopt various methods to spread God’s word, provided the platform is effective in raising disciples. Following in the footsteps of his wife, Laju Iren, Emmanuel Iren is set to debut in the […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
Veteran Nigerian Filmmaker Zeb Ejiro to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Nigerian Week in London
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and producer Zeb Ejiro is set to be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nigerian Week in London. This prestigious award acknowledges Ejiro’s outstanding contributions to Nollywood and the broader entertainment industry. The Nigerian Week is a highly anticipated week-long international festival that blends entertainment and business events. Held […]
Michael Olise joins Bayern from Palace on five-year deal
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olisefrom Crystal Palace for about 60m euros (£50m). The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward, who has been selected in the France squad for the Olympics that start in Paris later this month, has signed a five-year deal. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered their interest in Olise earlier this summer but […]
NFVCB Warns Against Production Of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning to filmmakers to desist from promoting and producing films that promote same-sex relationships and pornography that contravenes the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act and the NFVCB Act. The Board’s warning comes on the heels of reported cases of secret activities by some filmmakers and […]
Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart
Rema’s debut album, ‘Raves & Roses,’ has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment marks it as the second longest-charting Nigerian album in the history of the prestigious chart, following Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart. Since its release, ‘Raves & […]
First Lady announces N20m cash award for One Nigeria unity fabric competition winner
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that the selection process for the winning entry of the #ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric has commenced. Senator Tinubu who disclosed this at the commencement of the process which was held at the State House, Abuja, noted that the quality of the entries […]
Show Dem Camp reveals new collaborative album with Cavemen & Nsikak
Nigerian musical legends Show Dem Camp (SDC) and Cavemen & Nsikak are about to release a collaborative album. The highly anticipated new record, a collaborative effort between the award-winning duo and Singer Nsikak and the neo-Igbo highlife/folk group Cavemen, has been revealed. On July 1, 2024, SDC announced the news on their social media channels. […]