Arts & Entertainment
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Encomiums galore as state government, clerics, monarchs, associates, honour Evangelist Ebenezer Obey @ 74
The Decross Gospel Mission, ‘Headquarters of Praise’ in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, was filled to capacity, last Sunday, as dignitaries from…
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Pan-African Cultural Congress Bureau plans another FESTAC for 2017
The Pan-African Cultural Congress Bureau (PACCB) has announced plans to hold another World Black and African Festival of Arts and…
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A case for Igbo customs and values By R M Odegbo
It is fairly evident that Igbo customs and values are on the highway to extinction. Their fleeting existence, already stark,…
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FG holds National Summit on Culture and Tourism 27-29 April
The Federal Government will hold a three-day National Summit on Culture and Tourism later in April 2016 in furtherance of…
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Musicians no longer want to learn music; they just want instant fame — Sir Victor Uwaifo
Fondly called ‘the Guitar Boy’, Edo-born Nigerian music icon, Professor Victor Efosa Uwaifo, is also a sculptor, a visionary, a…
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Fiston Mwanza Mujila Announced Winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Mujila is the first Francophone writer to win the prestigious Etisalat Prize, the first ever pan-African prize that celebrates debut…
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Obasanjo backs AFRIMA 3.0; says award remains ‘unifier in Africa’
As part of the activities to the build-up for the 2016 edition of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), African Union…
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Lagos @ 50 celebration: Indigenes reject choice of Soyinka as committee co-chairman
Lagos indigenes under the aegis of the Eko Foundation, weekend, kicked against the appointment of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka,…
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Ministerial Committee on MOPPICON Bill set for inauguration April 8
Ministerial Committee aimed at fast-tracking the passage into law of the Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON) Bill is…
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‘Fifty’ grosses over N400m on RoI in nationwide cinema run
Fifty, the Box Office Smash Hit from EbonyLife Films, will this week close its remarkable 4-month cinema run in Nigeria.…
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P-Square: Okoye brothers resolve feud
After several weeks of drama on social media and one solo production each, it seems the Nigerian music act, Peter…
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Fiston Mwanza Mujila wins 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Poet and novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila was on Saturday, announced as the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature…
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Nigeria, Al Jazeera to collaborate in capacity building for journalists
Nigeria and the Doha-based international broadcaster Al Jazeera are to collaborate in the area of capacity building for journalists in…
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Aisha Buhari launches Nigeria Rebirth Art Project
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, Thursday, in Abuja unveiled the Nigeria Rebirth Art Project aimed at making Nigeria…
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Asa headlines Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015 Grand Finale
International award-winning singer and songwriter, Asa, is billed to thrill dignitaries and select audience at the Grand Finale of the…
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Minister announces plan to establish National Endowment for the Arts, MOPPICON
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced plans to set up the National Endowment for the…
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Zaaky Azzay visits Femi Adesina at State House, Abuja
Ace musician, Zaaky Azzay (right) paid a courtesy call on Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
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(Photonews) Atiku Abubakar welcomes Jacob Zuma to Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Monday received President Jacob Zuma of South Africa during the South African leader’s arrival for…
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New National Museum will create jobs for youths, artisans – Ambode…As Minister lauds Gov’s vision, bold initiative
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday explained the rationale behind his decision to transform the National Museum in…
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The Nigeria Prize for Science, Nigeria Prize for Literature call for entries
The Nigeria LNG Limited sponsors of the prestigious Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced…
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Jab Adu’s death: Nigeria has lost a quintessential master artiste – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family of the veteran actor, writer and…
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Excitement as Airtel rewards last batch of RedHot Promo winners
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has fulfilled its promise to its customers as it staged a colourful ceremony, last…
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FG to hold National Summit on Culture, Tourism
The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture will hold a National Summit on Culture and Tourism next month in an…
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