Arts & Entertainment

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 14, 2022 Amb. Peters Emuze, a Nigerian candidate serving as a member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), has been re-elected into the committee for a second term of four years. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of …

…says the lives of citizens matter, must be accounted for by those in authority   President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the police and all relevant law enforcement agencies to investigate the death of gospel artiste, Mrs. Osinachi Nwachukwu. Lawan made the call in his remarks moments before …

The return of St Thomas Aquinas College, Akure to the Catholic Mission by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu after 10 years of clamoring for the return is a decision that will resonate with all progressive people in the land because every parent has the constitutional right to …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos Irede Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called for support from kind-hearted Nigerians for the provision of artificial limbs for children amputees. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs. Crystal Chigbu, made the plea on Saturday in Lagos at a walk to advocate the inclusion of children …

Los- Angeles, April 8 (Reuters/NAN) Hollywood’s film academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 27. The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts …

All is set for the grand celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) this weekend, with Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey; the Continental Overseer, The Americas and Assistant General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor …

By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, April 4, 2022 Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said that the major reason for the security challenges in Nigeria is religious manipulation targeted at the gullible to perpetuate conflict and disunity in the country. The Minister stated this during a national policy roundtable on …

 •       As CP Moronkeji Adesina takes charge in Ekiti State  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG John Ogbonaya Amadi, as Ag. DIG Department of Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and DIG representing South-East geo-political zone. A statement …

LAGOS, Monday, April 4, 2022 Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Monday, called on the Federal Government as well as the relevant law enforcement and security agencies to investigate the attempted abduction of the Abuja Correspondent of The Guardian newspaper, Mr. Oludare Richards, on his way home, saying the Government should ensure …

  Some members of the Class of 1977 of Madonna High School, Ihitte, Imo State, in Nigeria have paid a condolence visit to the family of their departed classmate, High Chief (Dr) Rt Hon Stanford Onyirimba, a former Majority Leader of the Imo State House of Assembly. Sir Onyirimba, also …

By Folu Olamiti FNGE FDAME As family, friends, associates, admirers and fans from all over the world celebrate living music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi on his 80th birthday anniversary, the celebrant has given more insight into the circumstances of his rise to stardom in the entertainment world. According to …

By Chimezie Anaso Awka, March 30, 2022 Chieftains of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Wednesday in Enugu commended the list of commissioner nominees submitted to the Anambra House of Assembly by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo on Tuesday. They described the list as home-grown and a reflection of the expectations …

By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, March 29, 2022 A former Governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday cancelled the 13th edition of a Colloquium for his birthday, in honour of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Tinubu who spoke immediately after the National Anthem was recited to commence …

Family, friends and associates of late Dr. Joseph Adesola Adegboyega Laoye, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, bid the departed Patriarch of the Family a tearful final farewell as he was laid to rest after a fruitful sojourn of 88 years on earth. Born on March 5, 1933, into the Aleshinloye …

The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) on Friday commiserated with Amb. Maureen Tamuno over the demise of her father Elder Clement Chepaka. The deceased hailed from Agbabiri axis in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers. Tamuno is Nigeria’s High Commissioner for Jamaica, Haiti, Belize, and Dominican Republic. In a condolence message …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 23, 2022 The  Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has warned the protesting indigenes of the ancient town not to take laws into their hands over the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor for the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Ooni gave the warning …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, March 22, 2022 Journalists, actors and comedians have joined forces to stand against Gender Based Violence (GBV) to produce a new movie titled “CHATROOM” to be released on Good Friday, April 15. The Producer of the movie, Olapeju Ibekwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on …

One of Nigeria’s foremost progressive intellectuals, Professor Timothy Uzodinma Nwala clocked 80 years on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Already his comrades, friends, associates and family have been reflecting on his life, while celebrating the man who has impacted positively on the lives of many, especially the down-trodden in the society. …

. . . Pledges support for African Philosophy in UNN Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained that it is a noble act for one to appreciate teachers and educators who have positively impacted their lives, saying that such will not only motivate the teachers but also …

The future of Nigeria will be the focus on Tuesday as eminent Nigerians meet to propose objective course of action. From Minister to former governors and opinion leaders, the deliberation will focus on “ensuring that Nigeria takes its rightful place in the comity of nations”. Freedom Online, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing …

Conversations With Showbiz Stars by Azuh Arinze YES International Ventures, Akute, Ogun State; 2022; 294pp The 1954 American film There Is No Business Like Show Business, directed by the legendary Walter Lang and featuring amongst its stars the even more legendary immortal beauty, Marilyn Monroe, owes its birth to the …

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Seyi Makinde of Oyo States have joined other prominent Nigerians and numerous admirers to celebrate with Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyichukwu Ugwuanyi as he clocks 58 today, March 20, 2022. In a message to felicitate with the two-term Governor of …

  By Fabian Ekeruche/Yinka Olawale Lagos, March 19, 2020 Sterling One Foundation on Saturday partnered the Oniru Kingdom to mark the 2022 Global Recycling Day to promote cleaner environment in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Day is celebrated on March 18 globally. The 2022 Global …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has given a deep insight into the origin, culture and practice of glass technology. The highly respected monarch said that these started in the ancient town, submitting that the Yorubas commenced what is today known as physics and other high-tech studies …

It’s honour well-deserved: VP   Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Friday turbaned Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq as the second Mutawali of Ilorin Emirate. The royal turbaning was witnessed by the great and the good of Nigeria and of the Ilorin Emirate, led by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Chief …