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France opens rape probe after book sparks paedophilia debate
Paris prosecutors on Friday opened a rape probe after a writer published her account of a relationship she had, from the age of 14, with a prominent literary figure much older than her.
Picasso painting worth $26 million attacked in London
A 20-year-old man has been accused of attacking a Picasso painting worth some $26 million at a London art gallery, according to a report.
FAFL announces nominees for Future Africa Leaders Awards
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, FALF, has unveiled the 30 nominees for the 2019 Future Africa Leaders Awards, FALA.
Governor AbdulRazaq: Kwara government not behind Wizkid concert
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday denied that the government was behind the popular musical concert that featured pop star, Wizkid, in Ilorin, adding however that the event was a welcome development and could be a springboard to promote entertainment and get local talents hooked to other talents from outside the state.
Filmmaker Femi Odugbemi heads AMVCA panel
Africa Magic, the leading provider of entertainment for Africa by Africans and organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, has announced the return of Femi Odugbemi to the position of Head Judge for the 7th edition of the awards.
Virginia biochemist Camille Schrier crowned Miss America
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Ten movies shortlisted for Oscar’s best international film award
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Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh crowned Miss World 2019
Jamaican psychology student Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 Saturday at a ceremony in London, with Miss France and Miss India as runners-up in the beauty pageant.
Researchers uncover ‘world’s oldest artwork’ in Indonesian cave
An Indonesian cave painting that depicts a prehistoric hunting scene could be the world’s oldest figurative artwork dating back nearly 44,000 years, a discovery that points to an advanced artistic culture, according to new research.
Federal government to establish community museums to boost tourism – minister
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Man eats $120,000 piece of art – a banana taped to wall
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2019 ZUMA Film Festival closes with grand awards gala
The 2019 annual ZUMA Film Festival (ZUFF), Nigeria’s foremost film fiesta, finally ended on Friday night with a closing ceremony and gala awards amid pomp and pageantry.
Ara: I will protest if Burna Boy does not win Grammy
Beautiful Araola Olumuyiwa Akape, otherwise known as Ara, no doubt, deals in a craft that singles her out in the entertainment industry. But when newsmen chatted her up last Tuesday, she could not hide her joy when the issue of Burna Boys’ nomination came up.
VP Osinbajo harps on culture, tourism in new world order
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says culture and tourism in the new world order are referred to as soft power because of their influence in economic and international relations.
Nigeria to commence campaign on restitution of artefacts
Information and Culture Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called on every museum and individual across the globe that is in possession of Nigeria’s priceless artefacts to initiate dialogue with Nigeria on the basis of return and restitution as well as circulation and loans.
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