Famous Nigerian filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, has emphasised the importance of developing Nigeria’s cinema culture to ensure long-term success, regardless of streaming services’ presence. Speaking on Channels TV, Akinmolayan discussed his latest project ‘Lisabi,’ which is a historical epic showcasing the legendary Yoruba hero’s defiance against the Oyo empire. The movie, written by Lateef Adedimeji, and…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked the national assembly to create a single six-year single tenure for anyone who becomes president of Nigeria. Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, said the presidency should be rotational among the six geo-political zones of the country. In a memorandum to the…
The winner of the 2011 Big Brother Africa, Karen Igho, has disclosed that she has been homeless for more than a year after falling out with her husband, a Czech Republic citizen. In a video she posted, Igho, called for financial assistance from members of the public to enable her to get back on her…
The House of Representatives has rejected the National Honour conferred on Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. The lawmakers accused President Bola Tinubu of discriminating against the lower chamber of the National Assembly after conferring a higher honour to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It was earlier reported that President Tinubu, while addressing the nation to mark Nigeria’s 64th…
The Chairman of the WNTV Alumni Association, Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa has highlighted some of the attributes that distinguish Dr. Yemi Farounbi, making him a giant in the Broadcast Industry. In a statement released, he said Dr. Farounbi is ‘humble, very efficient and painstaking in the production of content’. Engineer Bolarinwa excitedly recalls that he was…
The Shepherd Superintendent of the Household of God Church, Lagos, Rev Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary to reinforce their faith in God’s sure promises. In a press release circulated by Rev Okotie’s media adviser, Ladi Ayodeji, the cleric, who quoted profusely from the Bible in…
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has shared a video of the room he was hiding before fleeing Nigerian after a failed assassination on him. It will be recalled that Yomi had on Monday, 30th September 2024, alleged that his life was under threat as he claimed that he escaped assassination attempts. He disclosed that two days…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has concluded arrangement to honour former Nigerian Ambassador to Philippines, Ambassador (Dr.) Yemi Farounbi alongside other veterans in the journalism world. This was made known in a statement by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, of the third edition of the Milestone Recognition of Media Icons…
“Speaking on the selfishness of politicians, he asked them to learn from Gowon’s case, he said, “Please, compare this to the case of former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. His nine-year regime was toppled in a military coup on July 29, 1975, while he was attending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) meeting…
President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that his administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. In a national broadcast on the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, Tinubu said his administration’s target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism…
