People often ask why many actresses seem to be doing better than their male colleagues. The truth is complex. First, women naturally attract more empathy and favour in our society. A man and a woman can carry the same proposal, yet the woman is more likely to hear, come back next week, let us see…
Chiwetalu Agu, a Nollywood veteran, is celebrating his birthday today, marking another milestone for one of the most iconic figures in the industry. Born in 1956 in Enugu State, Nigeria, Agu has grown into one of the most recognizable actors in the Nigerian film industry, widely loved for his comic roles and his unique delivery…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, FISN, has declared that Lagos State is fully prepared for the establishment of State Police, affirming that the state’s existing security framework is well-positioned for the transition. In a recent interview with journalists, Prince Oyekan noted that the Agency, widely…
In the ongoing capacity-building workshop for the staff of Public Affairs Directorate organised by NBC for repositioning the Commission’s corporate image and enhancing service delivery, the Director-General of the NBC, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, in his opening remark emphasized that in today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the reputation of a regulator is its most critical asset. “We…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has unveiled a sweeping reform agenda for the Nigeria Police Force, declaring zero tolerance for misconduct, corruption, political partisanship and abuse of power ahead of the 2027 general elections. Disu issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during his maiden conference with Strategic Police Managers, made up of officers…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has publicly criticised Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni in a viral video circulating on social media. In the clip, Edochie questioned Oseni’s moral authority to challenge political leaders and guests on national television, referencing a past incident in Lagos where the broadcaster was reportedly caught driving on a Bus Rapid Transit…
On December 18, 1967, Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke was photographed in conversation with Tony Dechant, then President of the National Farmers Union (often referred to as the U.S. Farmers Union). The meeting reflected Adeleke’s stature within Nigeria’s labour movement and his international engagements during a politically sensitive period in the country’s history. Because of his…
“While I was still in secondary school, I became pregnant at 17. In those days, it was not something people talked about openly. I felt ashamed. I felt like everyone was judging me. In our society, being a teenage mother was seen as a big mistake. When my daughter was born, I knew my life…
Daughter of Ex Nigeria President, Iyabo Obasanjo, has given reasons for her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. Obasanjo insisted that she was not pressured or persuaded by the ruling party but left because she became uncomfortable in PDP. Recall that she returned to active politics after about…
To bolster institutional efficiency and productivity, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in partnership with Belfort Strategies Ltd, hosted a comprehensive capacity-building program for staff of the Directorate of Human Resources and Administration. The workshop opened with remarks from Dr. Lola Uket, Director of Human Resources and Administration, who urged participants to leverage the training to…
