The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently organized a one-day stakeholder engagement in Kano, aiming to address the rising concerns of unprofessional broadcasting standards in the state. The event brought together participants from 45 broadcast stations in Kano. In his address, NBC Director General Mr. Charles Ebuebu emphasized the need for broadcasters to adhere to the…
Renowned musician, Sir Shina Peters, has honored Evangelist Prof. Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, a legendary icon in the Nigerian music industry, with a heartfelt tribute. Sir Shina Peters, known for his Afrojuju sound, acknowledged the profound impact Evangelist Obey has had on his life, music career, and the entertainment industry as a whole. He celebrated Evangelist…
Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has shared a harrowing experience of being kidnapped from a hotel where she was lodged with actor Akin Lewis after a movie shoot. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Regina Chukwu TV, the actress revealed that she was taken from the hotel by unknown gunmen who broke into her…
TVC Communications, a leading media conglomerate, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new radio station, Yanga 89.9 FM, in Lagos State. The new radio station, which broadcasts in Pidgin language, is located in the state-of-the-art Eko Atlantic City, Lagos Island, the new headquarters of TVC Communications. Yanga 89.9 FM joins the ranks…
News Central, a Nigerian independent 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos, has been recognized as the ‘Fastest Growing Broadcast Station of the Year 2024’ at the annual Independent Awards held in Lagos last Saturday. This prestigious award solidifies News Central’s position as a leader in delivering impactful journalism across Africa and beyond….
Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, the Senior Special Adviser to the President of the African Development Bank on Industrialisation, has criticized Nigerian leaders for prioritizing power over national development. Speaking at the Aquinas College Old Students Association 2025 Convention in Akure, Ondo State, Oyelaran-Oyeyinka lamented decades of leadership failure in Nigeria. In his lecture titled ‘Leadership and…
Nollywood actress and producer, Iyabo Ojo, is overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as her debut cinema movie, Labake Olododo, achieves a remarkable milestone. Sharing her excitement on social media, Iyabo posted photos revealing that the film grossed ₦50 million within just 72 hours of its release. She expressed deep appreciation to God and her loyal…
Shooting of a multi-million Naira epic film on the life and times of the late Duro Ladipo, Nigeria’s prime folklore plays/music icon, has begun at a location in Oyo State. Mr. Wole Duro-Ladipo, son of the late playwright, disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the founding Trustee of the Duro…
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called for a strengthened partnership between the public and private sectors to ensure the long-term viability of Nigeria’s art industry. This call was made at the International Art Fair held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, where she expressed admiration for the diverse…
Popular gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has revealed that he turned down a lucrative record deal in 1995 that could have significantly changed his career. In a recent interview with Nigerian Pastor, Emmanuel Iren, Paul shared that he was offered a three-year contract worth £24 million, approximately N7 billion at the time. However, the singer…
