Arts & Entertainment

By Doris Esa Abuja, Jan. 28, 2020 A Photographer attached to Nigeria’s Chief of  Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas, has won one of the Golden Fox Awards of the 2019 Calcutta International Film Festival in India. Petty Officer-Journalist (POJNL) Usman Abdulkareem won the award following his submission, a movie …

Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has disclosed the best time to travel for pregnant women and intending mothers. According to Konga Travel, choosing the best time to travel is essential owing to the need to avert complications in pregnancy which may harm the mother …

By Patricia Amogu Abuja, Jan. 26, 2020 Popular Nigerian Singer, Sidney Esiri also known as Dr Sid and wife, Simi, may have parted ways following allegations of abuse and domestic violence. Simi, who confirmed the end of her five year-old union with the Marvin Records singer, said she did that …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu among other dignitaries attended Princess Abiodun Folashade Omotade’s daughter’s traditional wedding in Lagos. The marriage, between Olajumoke Elizabeth Omotade and Malachi Idunnu Agoro, took place on January 18, 2020 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island Lagos and pictures by CHINYERE IKEANYI show some of the very important personalities …

Like troubadours traversing the United Kingdom, we were guests of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales on Sunday, January 19, 2020, as part of programs in the sidelines of the first UK-Africa Investment Summit. Prince Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth 11, was hosting President Muhammadu Buhari at Dumfries House, …

By Mateen Badru Lagos, Jan. 20, 2020 The organisers of Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) on Monday said that the 7th edition would create a platform for young performing artistes to showcase their talents. The organisers, who spoke during a press conference at the Freedom Park in Lagos said that the …

Billionaire businessman and Chairman, Eleganza Group of Companies, Chief Akanni Rasak Okoya celebrated his 80th birthday in Lagos on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion, including former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, billionaire business man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, National …

Owerri, Jan. 17, 2020 Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Friday approved the appointment Mr Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary of the Imo State Government. Also appointed were Mr Nnamdi Anyaechie, Chief of Staff, Mr C. O. Akaolisa, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mr Oguike Nwachukwu, Chief Press Secretary and …

  Ironsi – Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics by Chuks Iloegbunam; Eminent Biographies (EB), Awka, Nigeria; 2019; 298pp There is an almost general acknowledgment that “The Class of 1966”, that is, the northern revenge coup plotters that killed General JTU Aguiyi-Ironsi and ousted his regime, has somewhat superintended over …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Lagos Jan. 12, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Lagos graced the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Rasaq Okoya, founder of Eleganza group of companies. Other notable Nigerians that attended the event were Lagos …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday described the death of Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike as a call for celebration of a man who was good, kind and concerned about the progress of humanity. In a release made available by his Media Office, Obi said that though …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 11, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Anambra over the passing of Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, renowned author, scholar and traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu Kingdom. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in …

Nigerians have been advised to imbibe the ‘fruits of the Spirit’ and fear of God as laid down by Jesus Christ “so that insecurity, joblessness, economic crisis, political and social upheaval can become a thing of the past in the country”. Giving the admonition in Ondo, Ondo State last weekend …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to again honour stakeholders at the annual dinner and awards night scheduled to take place in Lagos on Saturday, January 18, 2020. This is as the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside extolled the role of stakeholders in …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described Hon. Chuma Nzeribe as one man that loves Anambra State demonstrably. Obi was speaking Wednesday during the requiem mass for Nzeribe’s mother presided over by the Emeritus Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mbaise, Most Rev. Dr. Peter …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 7, 2020 The people of Akaibite-Agu Community in Ugbene-Ajima, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State have hailed Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for granting autonomy to the community after 61 years of agitation. Speaking at his coronation on Tuesday as the maiden Traditional Ruler of the …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has charged Nigerians to show love to all, including the physically, challenged at all times. He spoke on Monday during the solemnisation of marriage between two physically challenged girls and their spouses – Gloria Ofodille/Samson Fidelis and Judith …

By Adamu Umar Abuja, Jan. 3, 2020 Nigerian Afro-pop Singer, Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniels gives us another jam to bang our speakers and this one he calls ‘Jaho’, a track with a new twist but not holding much substance. The song, produced by Veteran Producer, Dj Coublon is …

By Patricia Amogu Abuja, Jan. 3, 2020 Mr Chibuike Edochie, popularly known as Yul Edochie, a Nollywood star, has called on youths to resist every form of crime, saying that there is no excuse for crime. The 37 year -old son of Pete Edochie, gave this timely advise via a …

Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Jan. 3, 2020 Africa’s biggest blogger, Linda Ikeji, Nigerian screen diva Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde , Stephanie Okereke Linus, Yvonne Okoro and Osas Ighodaro were recognised by Style Rave, as the most beautiful women in Africa. Style Rave is a leading fashion and lifestyles platform, where fashion trends …

Gombe State Government has promised to complete and put to use the abandoned NUJ Press Centre before the beginning of the second quarter of 2020.The project, located close to the Abubakar Habu Hashidu Estate in the State capital, was started over seven years ago but up till December 2019, the …

Members of the Madonna High School, Ihitte, Imo State, Nigeria Class of 1977 held their End-of-Year get-together on December 30, 2019 on the School’s playground. It was, expectedly, a time of great joy for the class mates, some of who had not seen each other since passing out of the …

 Members of the Oba Adetule Royal Dynasty in Diaspora, United States of America, Sunday, December 29, 2019, celebrated Olori Bola Adetule, on her Diamond Jubilee Anniversary and her glorious retirement from the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria. Olori Bola Adetule, wife of Prince Richard Adetule, turned 60 on December 20, …

By George Odok Calabar, Dec. 28, 2019 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Saturday said that Humanity is the greatest religion on earth because it preaches love, kindness and unity. Ayade stated this during the kick off of the grand finale of the 2019 Calabar Carnival which has the …