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Lagos monarch urges government to empower community leaders
Irked by the neglect of traditional rulers in the country by government, a monarch, Chief Musbau Amole Jinadu, Baale of Agoro, Okobaba, Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos, has called for a change, maintaining that “governance originated from the royal institution.”
Nollywood actress Stella Damasus loses mother-in-law
The mother-in-law of famous Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, Mrs Aderinmokan, is dead.
Nigerians spent N7 billion on movies in cinemas in 2019
Nigerians spent almost N7 billion (N6,976,882,087) to watch films in the cinemas in 2019.
Enugu governor appoints Nollywood actress as ambassador on youth development
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu State Governor, has appointed Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, as Enugu State Ambassador on Youth Development. The beautiful famous actress announced the good news via her Instagram page, where she shared a photo...
Nollywood producers urged to give upcoming actors a chance
Nollywood producers need to give more opportunities to talented upcoming actors, says seasoned actress, Juliet Njemanze.
Google Doodle honours Amaka Igwe on 57th posthumous birthday
A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements and notable historical figures.
Ruth Kadiri: Being pregnant brought me depression
Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has recounted her experience in 2019 when she suddenly became pregnant after her wedding, saying she was depressed as she never wanted a baby then.
Nollywood actress condemns acceptance of nude roles for fame
Nollywood actress Florence Blaster Okonkwo on Thursday condemned the act of actresses accepting nude scenes to get famous.
Lauritta Onye: I desire to marry tall man with high sense of humour
A popular female Nollywood movie actress and sports star, Miss Lauritta Onye, says she desires to marry a tall handsome man with a high sense of humour because she is a “little person”.
Veteran Nollywood actor Alabi Yellow passes on
Alabi Yellow’s ill health was first made known last year. He was said to have suffered stroke after his wife’s death.
Bisi Fayemi urges federal government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ to revive textile industry
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth.
Nollywood actress Juliet Mgborukwe announces her official divorce with husband
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, said she has officially divorced her former husband, Chima Ojokwu.
Bobby Obodo: Nollywood movies on Netflix ‘painful to see’
Nollywood actor, Bobby Obodo, has criticised Nollywood movies on Netflix, stating that most of the movie were becoming ”painful” to watch.
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.
Akwa Ibom governor loses 90-year old father
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, on Sunday, lost his ninety-year-old father, the Late Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang.
Nollywood actor urges Nigerians to celebrate people while alive
Nollywood ace actor, Yul Edochie, has urged people to desist from showcasing fake love, but celebrate people more when they are still alive.
Igbinedion University honours Omotola Jalade
Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State has honoured Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, with an honorary degree in Doctorate of Art for her contribution to human development and progress at the national and international levels.
Senator Melaye stars in Nollywood movie
A popular Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye, has landed a lead role in a new Nollywood movie titled ‘Lemonade’.
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Iraq protests swell with youth angry at slow pace of reform
Protests escalated across Iraq’s south and its capital Baghdad on Sunday as demonstrators sealed off streets with burning tyres in outrage at the government’s slow pace of reform.
A new case for a Commonwealth based on trade
The United Kingdom’s exit of the European Union is now all but certain. Only the passage of time will reveal what their new relationship shall be. But with this new arrangement, I – like many other Commonwealth leaders – also seek a new settlement: not only of closer relations between the UK and my own nation, but of unleashing trade within the club in which we together shall remain.
Samuel Chukwueze in action in Villarreal loss against Espanyol
The Nigerian forward, who was in action for the duration of the encounter, made his 19th league appearance at the Estadio de la Ceramica but could not add to his La Liga tally of three goals and an assist this season.
President Buhari visits Prince Charles — in pictures
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday paid a visit to the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, in Scotland, on the sidelines of Uk-Africa Summit.
Police arrest girl for faking own kidnap in Lagos
It was gathered that on January 9, at about 5.30 pm, the suspect conspired with her boyfriend Emmanuel, and Okpe, to produce a short video of her being blindfolded and driven to a bush in a truck.
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Police: How bandits from Kebbi killed 14 people in Zamfara
The Zamfara Police Command said 14 people lost their lives in attacks by bandits in Babban Rafi village of Gunmi Local Government Area of the State.
PDP: Supreme Court ruling in Imo another sad commentary
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday said it was surprised at the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Imo State governorship election.
Quique Setien begins first training session as Barcelona coach
Quique Setien began his first session as Barcelona coach on Tuesday morning just as the sacked Ernesto Valverde drove out of the training ground for the last time.
Court orders immediate reopening of Taraba Microfinance Bank
A Federal High Court, Jalingo division has ordered the Taraba State command of the Nigeria Police to immediately reopen all the branches of Taraba Microfinance Bank Ltd, pending the hearing and determination of the suit before the court.
Uche Secondus: Presidency pressurising Supreme Court to hand Sokoto, Benue to APC
Uche Secondus, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the presidency is pressurising the supreme court to rule in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its appeals challenging Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa and Benue governorship elections.