Arts & Entertainment

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (www.StarwoodHotels.com/sheraton), part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) (www.Marriott.com), Monday announced the debut of Sheraton Grand in Africa with the opening of Sheraton Grand Conakry (www.SheratonGrandConakry.com), welcoming it to the brand’s premier tier of hotels recognized for their exciting destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated Channels Television on its 21st Anniversary, saying the station has distinguished itself in its short existence. In his goodwill message at a gala night held in Lagos on Sunday to mark the anniversary, the Minister said no accolade is …

 The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that it is putting finishing touches to make this year’s edition of its flagship Yuletide revue popularly known as the One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) bigger better and bolder.  Addressing journalists at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House in Ikeja, the State’s Commissioner for Information …

The Owerri Provincial Singing Competition in memory of Lady Eudora Nneoma Ozinyereaku Iwuanyanwu, organized by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, took place at the All Saints Cathedral, Egbu, Owerri North LGA, Imo State recently. Pictures capture personalities at the event

Faridah Demola Seriki (aka Kah-Lo), a rising international artiste and daughter of former Minister of Defence and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Chief Demola Seriki has been nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards. Kah-Lo, an alumna of Hofstra Journalism in the United States of America, …

Africa’s foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, has partnered the British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, to sponsor the installation of the Wind Sculpture VI by renowned British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Shonibare MBE in Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Ikeja, Lagos. The installation of the Wind …

Consistent early morning prayer is one sure way of waking up on the side of good fortune. Fortune smiled on Samuel Uadiala who emerged the winner of a brand new Kia Rio in a raffle draw conducted at the Yudala Head Office in Gbagada on November 29th 2016. Uadiala, a …

Governor Udom Emmanuel has appointed Mr. Charles Udoh as the Commissioner of Information and Strategy of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom State following the confirmation of the 20 names he submitted to the State House of Assembly. Until his appointment as the Commissioner of Information, Mr. Udoh was the Head of …

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited on Tuesday formallypresented The Nigeria Prize for Literatureand accompanying cash prize of $100,000 to the 2016 winner, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, at a Public Presentation ceremony in Abuja. Ibrahim’s entry, Season of Crimson Blossoms,emerged from 172 other entriesto claim the prize in October 2016. Present at the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mrs. Chioma Rochas Okorocha, the First Lady of Imo State on her birthday, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. In the birthday message to the wife of the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the President said: “I am particularly happy with the life of service …

On November 24, 2016, the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) held the much-anticipated auto award show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mercedes-Benz emerged winner of two distinct awards; Luxury Car of the Year (Mercedes-Benz S-class)and Heavy Duty Truck of the Year (Mercedes-Benz Actros). “We keep winning! We …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Benin Traditional Council(BTC) has dismissed claims over the purported demotion of one of its prominent Chiefs, Osemede Adun by His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewaure 11. The Benin palace said Chief Osemede, the Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom was not only found worthy by late Oba Erediauwa who …

On Saturday, November 26, 2016, friends, families and art enthusiasts trooped into the Mercedes-Benz Center for the opening reception of an art exhibition by Tayo Ayelowo, themed “Standing with the Kings”. The showroom was transformed to an art gallery for portrait paintings of various traditional rulers in Nigeria, thus illustrating …

Kabiru Abdullahi Yusuf, the Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Trust Media Limited and the Public and Private Development Centre, PPDC, a non-governmental organisation, will be honored with the Lifetime Award for Journalistic Excellence and Anti-corruption Defender Award respectively at the Eleventh Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting …

Twenty three year old Neurite Mendes from Angola Sunday morning emerged winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa beauty pageant organised by the Cross River State government. She defeated 17 other contestants, carting home a Sport Utility Vehicle and a cash prize of 25,000 dollars at the grand finale …

The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture is to present three bills to the National Assembly in its effort to re-position the Creative Industry for optimal performance through legislative and regulatory framework. The Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday when he received some officials of the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday described the late literary icon and foremost industrialist, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi as one of the founding fathers of modern day Lagos who offered selfless service to the service of the State and the nation. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in …

The Lagos State Government has bagged an award as the best security and most safety conscious State in Africa. At the award ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa and put together by the Security Watch Africa (SWA), the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command also emerged as …

14 year old Miss Ifeoluwa Toluwanimi Abiodun, a student of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has emerged the winner of the 2016 edition of the The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Essay Competition for Senior Secondary Schools students in Nigeria. Ifeoluwa clinched the first position at the award ceremony, …

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has commended the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for its commitment to expanding access to ICT in all parts of the country. Speaking in Sokoto when he received the award of Best State Government in e-Governance which Sokoto won during NITDA’s recent award …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday urged the media to collaborate with the upper chamber in its efforts aimed at pulling the nation’s economy out of recession. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, made the call in Abuja, while presenting a keynote …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday received the report of the Review Committee of the Motion Picture Council of Nigeria (MOPICON), with a pledge to immediately kick-start the process of making the regulatory body a reality. Speaking after he was handed the reviewed document by …

Efforts by the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration in Cross River to bring more beauty to Calabar has taken a new dimension with the state government taking the burden of repairing broken fences, replacing old and leaking roofs and painting of private houses along the approach to the city centre around …