Arts & Entertainment

By Edith ike-Eboh Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has been conferred with the traditional title of Nwanne Di Na Mba (A brother in another land) of Mmaku Kingdom, Enugu State. Adesina received the chieftaincy title during the 1st Grand Ofala festival of Igwe …

The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has received the highest award by his Agulu community. He was given the recognition during the celebration of the 80th year anniversary of the foundation of the Agulu People’s Union at the St. Peter’s field, Agulu, on Sunday. The event, which …

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the Abia State Traditional Council in celebrating His Royal Majesty, Dr Isaac Ikonne, Enyi 1 of Aba, who turns 89 years. Buhari’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in …

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said that 2018 would be another successful political year for All Progressives Congress (APC) in fulfilling it’s promises of developing the state. Ambode made the promise in Lagos at the One Lagos Fiesta which started on Dec. 24 and ended on Jan. …

The Lagos State Government on Saturday promised Lagosians and visitors a world-class, spectacular finale for the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta holding simultaneously across the five divisions of the state. An array of A-list artistes, a new set of talented youths that emerged from the Lagos Grows Talent (LGT) competition and …

By Folasade Adeniran The Lagos State Government says it recorded N50 billion cash transactions from the creative sector in the first three weeks of December. Mr Steve Ayorinde, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday in Lagos that the figure was sourced from the …

Adorable Social Club of Nigeria and Adorable Foundation International held an End of Year Party and Medical Outreach for Widows at Meals and Events Centre Okota, Lagos on December 20, 2017. Pictures show the dignitaries that graced the programme.

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has partnered with Folio Media Group, publishers of the Daily Times to organise the 60th anniversary of Miss Nigeria and the 2017 edition of the beauty pageant. Miss Ehiguese Mildred Peace, representing Adamawa State emerged as the new Miss Nigeria at …

By George Odok Cross River state Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu on Tuesday said that Nigeria’s cultural diversity has played a major role in the unity of the country. Esu said this in Calabar at the commencement of the 2017 Calabar Cultural Carnival at the Millennium Park in Calabar. The …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer As Christians across the globe mark the birth of Jesus Christ, Abuja fun seekers in their large numbers on Monday, trooped to some parks in the Federal Capital Territory to celebrate. They spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) expressing appreciation to God for making them witness …

Top a-list artistes, including multi award winning artistes, Davido, Olamide, King Sunny Ade and other music stars are set to grace the stage across five different locations to thrill fun seekers as the flagship yuletide revue of the Lagos State Government, also known as One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) takes off …

The wedding between Catherine Ogbonneya Kalu, daughter of former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu and Mr. Lawrence Ehimen Iyere, son of Mr. Fredrick Iyere took place at the Catholic Church of the Assumption Falomo. The reception took place at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Dignitaries from across …

Zainab Abaniwonda/Damilola Ishola A clergyman, Pastor Jonathan Olaoye, has described the throwing of firecrackers by youths during Christmas festival as mere fun rather than being scriptural. Olaoye of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Ijomimo Oluwa, Isolo in Lagos told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that firecracker “is …

By Aminu Ahmed Garko The Commissioner of Police in Niger, Mr Dibal Yakadi, on Saturday advised Nigerians against accepting wrapped gifts from strangers during the Christmas and New Year festivities. Yakadi, who gave the advice in Minna in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said such gifts …

Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar has reiterated his administration’s support for traditional institutions and respect for traditional rulers across the state. The Governor made this known when he received, at the Banquet Hall, Bauchi State Government House, the new Emir of Katagum Alh. Umar Muhammad Kabir Umar who paid him a …

History was made last Friday, December 15th, 2017 in Katagum emirate of Bauchi state in particular. The 12th emir was appointed. It was classic. History BECKONED, Governor M.A Abubakar, the Advocate and respecter of popular will, HEARKEN and Emir Baba Umar Farouq, the kingmaker’s choice, was APPOINTED. Stripped bare, HISTORY …

By Joshua Olomu Rave -making Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido and Ovation Magazine Publisher, Dele Momodu, has finally reconcile after two years of `beef’ over ‘Baby Mama drama.’ They settled their differences at the 10th edition of the annual Ovation Red Carol in Lagos on Sunday. Davido apologised to …

Let me begin by telling a story. On June 1, 2015, the day I resumed work as adviser on media to President Muhammadu Buhari, he had admonished me: “Adesina, always tell me the truth. That is what I want from you. In this type of position I have found myself, …

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 75th birthday anniversary which falls on Sunday, December 17, 2017. In a message issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, the Governor said Buhari has paid his dues in the Nigerian polity, and prayed to God …

The Etsu Nupe and Coordinating Chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr Yahaya Abubakar has lauded Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his outstanding developmental strides and massive transformation of the state. This is as the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that the state will continue …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mr Kanayo Chukwumezie, president of the African Arts and Cultural Heritage Association (AACHA) said over 20 shops and arts works were destroyed in the inferno that engulfed the Abuja Arts and Craft village Friday night. Chukwumezie told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja …

The Lagos State Government on Friday disclosed that over 100 artistes cutting across all genres would be performing at this year’s One Lagos Fiesta, its flagship yuletide revue scheduled to hold from December 24 till early hours of January 1, 2018. Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in …

Igbaugba Ehigimetor Edo based musician, Osayomore Joseph, who was recently freed by kidnappers, has narrated his experience and said he paid a huge ransom. “I paid huge ransom before I was released by my abductors after 30 days in captivity,” he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday …