Arts & Entertainment

Dele Agekameh, a highly respected Nigerian journalist has passed on aged 60. He died, of complications arising from a kidney disorder, in Lagos, Nigeria. An award winning journalist, Mr. Agekameh worked at various times with Champion Newspapers, Newswatch Magazine and Tell Magazine all in Lagos. He, thereafter, set up a …

By Joshua Olomu (08189426868) Abuja, Oct. 10,2019 Mrs Margaret Oputa, wife of late  Supreme Court Justice, Chukwudifu Oputa and mother of foremost Nigerian showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, has passed on. Charlyboy confirmed reports of her death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in …

‘Walking with Shadows’, a movie produced by veteran talk show host, Funmi Iyanda’s production company, OYA Media in collaboration with The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), premieres Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the BFI London Film Festival. Featuring a stellar cast of Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Wale Ojo, Ozzy Agu, Zainab Balogun, …

The parade to celebrate the 59th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria in New York, United States of America, US on Saturday, October 5, 2019 had in attendance, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, Ambassador (Professor) Tijani Mohammad-Bande. The Nigerian-born diplomat and academic, turned up alongside the Deputy Permanent …

Members of the Steering Committee of the National Association of Nigerians in United States of America, NANUSA, Saturday, participated actively in the parade to celebrate the 59th Independence Anniversary of their fatherland in New York, United States of America, US. They were not, however, out enjoying the fun of the …

Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Oct. 5, 2019 Nigerian afro pop singer, Tiwa Savage, hip-hop recording artist MI Abaga and reggae-dancehalls singer Patoranking will perform at the grand finale of the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria (#BBNaija) reality show. Holding the tradition of featuring guest performances during the live eviction shows on Sundays, …

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, has commended members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, for raising the bar in online journalism as thorough-bred professionals. Adesina stated this while delivering his goodwill message at the just concluded and well attended …

A praise and worship concert will hold at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, 180 Main Street, Orange New Jersey 07050, United States on Friday,October 4, 2019. The program, which starts at 8 pm prompt, is tagged UNASHAMED and will be a time of refreshing, a time …

Miss  Chinazam Theresa and Chibeze Michael Ogbuehi were among those confirmed by Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, the Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The confirmation took place at St. Columba Catholic Church, 25 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey and afterwards there was celebration of the spiritual …

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the seeds for greatness are mainly sowed early in school. Obi was speaking at the weekend during his visit to the students of El Shalom Secondary School, Ogbaru, Anambra State, owned by the Anglican Diocese of …

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF), the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Image Merchants Promotions have bagged the Golden World Awards of Excellence in Public Relations in Yerevan, Armenia. The awards instituted by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) recognise most outstanding PR campaigns across the globe. While the Nigerian Airforce …

By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Sept. 28, 2019 Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), on Saturday said that the Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, posed serious hazard to Nigerian youths. Runsewe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Sept 26, 2019 Mr Allen Onyema, Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, on Thursday in Lagos said that he would train 1,548 youths on nonviolence and leadership skills. Receiving an Award of “Ambassador of Change” given by the Centre of Change Initiatives, an NGO, the Air …

By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, Sept. 26, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says liberating the society will  help reduce the level at which women face economic challenges and thereby allow them achieve their true potential. Amaechi said this at the 2019 World Maritime Day Celebration on Thursday in …

It was a night filled with magnificence and splendor as music lovers and fun seekers were treated to topnotch entertainment at the Zenith Bank Aspire Music Festival which held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The musical festival lived up to its …

By Segun Giwa Akure, Sept. 24, 2019 The Yoruba Youth Coalition Group has rejected and denounced the process that led to the emergence of Prof. Banji Akintoye as the leader of the Yoruba. This was contained in a communiqué made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure by the Yoruba …

Take-off point was Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, destination was New York, the city usually called the Big Apple, in United States of America. Mission was to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and President Muhammadu Buhari was leaving Abuja with two state governors (Osun and Nasarawa), as …

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi were among dignitaries that graced the internment ceremonies of Madam Moroluke Mariam Fakoyede, mother of the Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Barrister Ola Olukoyede. The internment was …

By Joshua Olomu (08189426868) Abuja, Sept 20,2019 A star-studded romantic movie “Made in Heaven,” featuring Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and ace comedian Ayo Makun (AY) is released in cinemas  on Friday across Nigeria. The movie is directed by Toba Mcbaror with Newlink Entertainment, Peekaboo Global Consulting and NewOhens  as …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Ola Olukoyede, Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the passing of his mother and the family matriarch, Mrs. Moroluke Marian Fakoyede. The President, in a statement by Femi Adesina,Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), commiserated …

The Chaplain of the National Association of Catholic Corps Members, Anambra State Chapter, Rev. Fr. Barr. Clement Muozobam, has described the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, as a man whose exemplary past is compulsive reason why Nigerians must talk about him, discuss him …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday mourned the passing of renowned academic, Obi Prof.  Chukuka Okonjo, describing him as one of the best intellectuals ever to come out of Africa. He spoke shortly after the news of the death of the 91 years …

The Old Girls Association in Diaspora of the St. Catherine’s Girls Secondary School, Nkwerre, Imo State, Nigeria will hold her 2019 Convention/Inauguration on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The historic event will hold at the Lake Chateaux Banquet, 1002 US. 9 North Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095, United States of America (US) …

Dr. Remi Duyile, an Executive Committee member of the National Association of Nigerians in the USA Inc, ( NANUSA) has been appointed a Multicultural Commissioner representing the African Community in Prince George’s County of the State of Maryland, USA. According to a letter by Aisha N. Braveboy, Esq., State’s Attorney …

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, is set to light up the social and entertainment scene this month with the announcement of the Bank’s “Aspire Music Festival”. Dubbed the most anticipated entertainment event of the year, the music festival holds on Saturday, September 21, 2019 by 8.00pm at the …