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Ali Nuhu: I have not contracted coronavirus
Amidst reports in certain quarters that top Kannywood movie star, Ali Nuhu, had contracted the Coronavirus which has now assumed a pandemic level, the movie star has come out to say that there was no truth in the report.
Lagos: 2020 AMVCA participants should self-isolate immediately
Lagos state has called on those who attended the African Magic viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) held at Eko Hotels, Lagos, on March 14 to self-isolate immediately.
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Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies
The Nollywood industry – which came to life in the early 1990s – is often seen as a natural heir to the Nigerian TV series which had already produced roughly 14,000 feature films in the previous decade
Nollywood loses another actor
For over 6 months, the Ijebu, Ogun State-born actor was hospitalized at a hospital in Sagamu Remo where he was diagnosed with Diabetes and Hypertension which got his 2 kidneys affected.
Wale Adenuga: All is not well with Nollywood
The chairman of PEFTI Film Institute, Wale Adenuga, has described the film industry in Nigeria as the only industry that is not coordinated, saying things are not going on well with the sector.
Coronavirus: AGN mulls cancellation of movie productions
The Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has said it was considering cancellation of movie productions in some locations across the country sequel to COVID-19 pandemic.
Actors Guild to review Elisha Abbo’s appointment as patron
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it will hold a stakeholders meeting to address the controversy that trailed the recent appointment of Elisha Abbo, a senator, as one of its patrons.
Emeka Rollas: Why we choose Senator Abbo as AGN patron — video
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has defended the association’s decision to pick controversial Senator Elisha Abbo as one of the Patrons of AGN after some popular Nollywood key players kicked against the development.
2020 AMVCA: Actors felicitate with Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham
Many Nollywood actors on Sunday took to their Instagram handles to felicitate with Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham over their awards during the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
2020 AMVCA: ‘Living in Bondage’, ‘God Calling’, ‘Ratnik’ sweep awards
Fan favourite, ‘Living in Bondage’ snagged the most awards at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award
Nollywood actor, Jide-Kene Achifusi aka Swanky JKA, won the trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Popular Nollywood actress debunks death rumour
In the video, Daramola, who was not happy over the widespread of the news, placed a curse on those spreading the rumours around that she had died.
Susan Peters: Women should have two husbands
Benue state native Susan Peters said women should be allowed to have two husbands, just like men can marry multiple wives and even side chicks as well so why not.
Former minister makes Nollywood debut in ‘Silent Prejudice’
A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has made his Nollywood debut in a new series titled Silent Prejudices (Season 2).
AfCFTA: Experts seek review of Nigeria’s trade policy
The Federal government has been urged to review Nigeria’s trade policy to achieve the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) pact.
Nollywood veteran Pa Kasumu is dead.
Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako, has announced the death of veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu, popularly known as Pa Kasumu, on her Instagram page on Sunday.
Nigeria backs N1.1 billion film, documentary on 1914
The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the educational film and documentary on Nigeria, it was learnt.
Why Nollywood can’t be too excited about Netflix’s move on Nigeria
Netflix has been wooing Nollywood stylishly for a while now; from streaming Nollywood movies from as early as 2016 to purchasing Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lion Heart’ in 2019.
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Osun police nab fraudster over virus relief scam
Osun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged man in Osogbo for impersonating the state government to swindle unsuspecting citizens of the state under the guise of providing social relief during the stay-at-home period.
Reps member calls for suspension of utility bills
As part of efforts to ameliorate the socio-economic hardship being faced by Nigerians in the fight against the deadly coronavirus, the federal government has been urged to extend her palliative to include suspension of payment of electricity and water bills for the ordinary Nigerians for two months.
Afenifere: President Buhari should have given Nigerians enough time to prepare for lockdown
Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari should have given the residents of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja enough time to prepare before announcing the lockdown of the states.
FAO urges countries to keep food chain alive, avoid crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, Monday, urged governments in countries affected by the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic to keep the food chain alive in order to avoid the food crisis.
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Over 100,000 recover around the world as confirmed virus cases reach 384,432
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Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 65
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria.
Official: Inadequate test kits pose grave danger to Nigeria
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Aliyu Tilde, on Wednesday said Nigeria may not be able to handle a large Covid-19 outbreak due to a shortage of test kits.
Nigeria records five new virus cases
According to the lead agency in the battle against the scourge in Nigeria, the new cases were recorded in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Lagos and Rivers States.
Ogun announces closure of international, local borders
The Ogun State Government has announced the closure of its borders with its neighbouring states and the Republic of Benin to stem further spread of the coronavirus pandemic.