Arts & Entertainment

Airtel adjudged Best Company in Stakeholder Engagement at SERAS 2017

Leading telecommunication service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been awarded the Best Company in Stakeholder Engagement at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards…

Netherlands announces supportive budget for outstanding Nigerian artists

  By Victor Asije   The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria on Monday announced its first…

Former Champion Newspapers MD, Ogbuagu, laid to rest

The remains of the former Managing Director of Champion Newspapers, Chief Bob Ogbuagu, were laid to rest on Saturday in…

Nigerians should reflect on their past – Zenith Bank Boss; Switches on bank’s Christmas decoration on Ajose Adeogun St., Lagos

By Raji Rasak   Mr Peter Amangbo, the Managing Director of Zenith Bank, has urged Nigerians to take a break…

Lai Mohammed expresses worry over dissemination of fake news in Nigeria

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has expressed concern over the dissemination of fake…

‘The Wedding Party 2’ hits cinemas soon

By Joshua Olomu   ‘The Wedding Party 2-Destination Dubai’, a sequel to the blockbuster Nollywood romantic movie, ‘The Wedding Party…

Northern Union organises lecture in honor of late Dr. Abubakar Saraki; Senate President, wife, mother, Kwara Gov. at 5th memorial prayers for late Senate Leader

By Eric James Ochigbo  The Northern Union, a Civil Society Organisation, on Wednesday said it was organising the 5th commemorative…

Jonathan blames social media, says I’m not at war with Dickson …it’s the handiwork of political jobbers, says Bayelsa governor

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday doused speculations about a political rift between him and Governor Henry Seriake Dickson…

Niger Delta TV a pride to Bayelsa, says Information Commissioner

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson‎ on Monday visited the state owned Niger Delta Television‎ (NDTV)…

Bayelsa journalists, Commissioner meet, reach accord on training, partnership

The Bayelsa state government has concluded arrangements to hold a two day training program for members of the Nigeria Union…

An Unforgettable Renaissance Man: A tribute to Chief Aemecheta Hyacinth Ugwu By Dr Kenny C Acholonu

The passing away of Chief Hyacinth Aemecheta Ugwu was the most devastating news that my family and I have come…

Rivers State receives global attention as Gov. Wike addresses Chatham House

The significance  of Rivers State in international affairs will be highlighted once again on Monday, November 6, 2017 as Rivers…

Gov. Wike visits Financial Times of London, secures partnership in promoting investment opportunities in Rivers State

  The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, has led a delegation of top government functionaries to the…

President Buhari approves Ekwueme’s immediate treatment abroad; Salutes Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on 75th birthday anniversary

President Muhammadu Bubari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside the country. The approval,…

Ace cartoonist, Ohams, takes art to State House

How I learnt to speak Igbo for a film – Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

Nollywood star, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, has acted as a therapist, sex trafficker, nun, lawyer, doctor, scheming lover and spoilt rich kid…

Heritage Bank partners IFCOD on use of art performance for socio-economic devt

As part of its commitment to the growth and socio-economic development of Nigeria’s creative industry, Heritage Bank Plc has partnered…

Eminent journalists, high profile Nollywood artists for induction as FRSC Celebrity Marshals

The Federal Road Safety Corps Celebrity Marshals Unit has released a list of top media and entertainment personalities to be…

Promote developmental journalism in all states, media – Media Aide urges NAN

 Developmental journalism premised  on facts is essential to the growth of the nation’s democracy, Special Assistant to the Rivers State…