The Nigerian Copyright Commission has dedicated this year’s World Book and Copyright Day to the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and named July 13 the National Reading Day to mark the 90th birthday of the literary icon. This was disclosed by the Director-General, NCC, John Asein, in a statement, wherein he also stressed the importance…
An unspecified number of inmates have escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Suleja local government area of Niger State following a rainstorm that destroyed the facility on Wednesday night. A storm accompanied by heavy rain around 9pm destroyed parts of the old Suleja custodial centre, a development that led to many of the…
Music legend, Ebenezer Obey, has narrated his experience dealing with some members of his band while speaking in the context of the recent debate over how musicians treat instrumentalists – especially drummers. According to him, he always gave his artists what he considers his best but some of them do not love to play to…
A traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi, Odugbemi I, Olufi of Gbongan, has officially announced the indefinite suspension of three chiefs, who occupy different positions in the hierarchy of Gbongan’s Chieftaincy. The statement was made during a press briefing at his palace yesterday. Other city chiefs and citizens were also present. The two…
The Director General and Management of The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, today held a one day engagement with Chief Executive officers of broadcast stations. The purpose of the meeting which took place at Hawthorn Suites Area 11 Garki, Abuja, is to engage stakeholders in a discourse that will foster inclusion and collaboration in policy formulation,…
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday, filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum sentence given to him by a Federal High Court in Lagos State. Okuneye was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on four counts bordering on naira abuse. He pleaded guilty before Justice…
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has said that her biggest fear about her leaked sex tape was that her son might see it one day. It will be recalled that in October 2021, the renowned Afrobeats queen revealed that she was being blackmailed over a sex tape. The Nigerian…
Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, has shared her relocation journey with Kunle Afod and how she has been coping outside the country. Recounting her relocation experience, the actress said she moved finally to The United States of America in the year 2018 and has so far do different kind of menial jobs to survive. Doris revealed…
Famous nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham’s open letter to her colleague and box office actress, Funke Akindele has sparked mixed reviews from Nigerians who believed the note was not genuine. It will be recalled that Toyin Abraham penned an open letter whereby she called Nollywood fans to order for causing rift amongst celebrities. Citing herself and Funke…
The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page . Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace,…
