The Management and Staff of the National Broadcasting Commission on Monday celebrated the retirement of an exceptional Public Servant, the Director, Broadcast Policy and Research, Mr. Matthews Onyedikachi Achara, who is described as an embodiment of the Public Service Rule. He began his career with the Commission in 1998 as a Senior Administrative Officer in…
The National Broadcasting Commission recently hosted a delegation from the High Authority for Audio—Visual and Communications, HAAC, which is the body responsible for broadcast regulation in Benin Republic on a 3-day bilateral exchange in Abuja, Nigeria. The main objective of this visit was to facilitate an exchange of ideas and discussions regarding broadcast regulation in…
The administration of United States President, Joe Biden, has revealed the motive behind the inauguration of Chinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie (Nigerian-Americans) alongside ten others as members of the US Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement. In a statement published on the US Department of State Services website, the Biden administration said Wednesday that the…
Nigerian Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as K1 De Ultimate paid tribute to late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba better known as Mohbad at his concert. Despite it being over three weeks since the singer’s death, many celebrities and public figures are still paying tribute to him, especially at their concerts or events. One…
In preparation for Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day celebration, the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed the Nigerian flag and 10 other heroes will receive the Citizenship and Patriots Award from the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria got her independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960 and would mark its 63rd independence…
Kenny Ogungbe became famous in the nineties as the host of a popular TV program called AIT Jamz (later becoming PrimeTime Jamz on AIT). Kenny’s impact in the music industry would last for centuries to come. He is no new name to the Nigerian music audience. His legacies, especially with iconic singer 2face Idibia, still hovers…
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, on Wednesday, insisted that there was no going back on the proposed indefinite strike by the organizer labour. Recall that the Trade Union Congress, TUC and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Tuesday, said the country’s economy would be shut down from October 3 to further press for its demands…
The Federal Government on Monday said no world leader had been invited for the 63rd independence anniversary scheduled for October 1. This decision was taken in line with the government’s option for a low-key celebration. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this during a press conference in Abuja. “Low keyed…
Popular comedian and actor, Akunyota Akpobome better known as Alibaba, recently asserted that before being signed by a record label, aspiring artistes engage in ‘dark’ practices. Speaking in an interview, the seasoned entertainer emphasised that talented individuals should never succumb to such pressures, rather, they should steadfastly define their purpose and uphold the values instilled in…
Yinka Craig was an Iconic broadcaster and one of Nigeria’s shining lights in Sports journalism, a television host, an articulate compèrè and a detribalised Nigerian. He was an amiable man who distinguished himself in his chosen career, for close to 40 years and who, in the process became a mentor to many. Early in life,…
