The National Broadcasting Commission is celebrating 31 years of its existence. The NBC was established by the NBC Act, Cap. N11, Law of the Federation, 2004. This marked the deregulation of the broadcast Industry in Nigeria and opened doors for private participation through ownership and operation in the sector. With the Mission statement, “to evolve…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has given it’s nod to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to deal with herders that are allowing their cows to graze in the city centre. It, however, raised concerns that the areas mapped out for the herders to graze their cows in…
Out of the 39 cabinet nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the state’s House of Assembly confirmed only 22, rejecting 17. At plenary on Wednesday, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, said the confirmation followed screening of the nominees by an ad-hoc committee. The confirmation was done through a voice vote…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola as a non-executive director of FBN Holdings Plc, one of the country’s oldest and largest financial services groups. In a memo published on the website of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Wednesday, FBN Holdings noted that the appointment became effective on…
After preaching the Christianity gospel for over 40 years, veteran Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, has chosen a new career real estate business. According to a report, the famous televangelist has retired from full-time Christian ministry and is now one of the biggest landowners in Lagos. Although he has been…
Veteran Actor, Ogogo, says he admires Kunle Afolayan’s brilliance in the industry. “As an actor with years of experience in the industry, I can unequivocally say that “Anikulapo Series,” brought to us by the brilliant mind of renowned producer Kunle Afolayan, is an absolute game-changer. “One of the hallmarks of “Anikulapo Series” lies in its…
Queen Nwokoye, born 11 August 1982 is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a “Best Actress” nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family, but she hails from Ovim…
Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa has ordered a purchase of an apartment worth 5million Naira to a veteran Kannywood Actor Abdullahi Kano, popularly known as Karkuzu Na Bodara. Musa also sent a cash gift of 500,000 to Karkuzu for his upkeep. This was coming after Baba Karkuzu granted interview to Zinariya TV narrating his predicament….
Ace Nigerian Actor, Pete Edochie, has revealed his first payment of N50, 000 for his first movie role, as a catalyst to his transformation as a broadcaster to an actor. Edochie, in an interview said he jumped on the opportunity to be an actor towards leaving his old job (radio broadcasting) where he earned N9,…
Chiwetalu Agu, the ace Nigerian actor, has recalled how he got a contract worth N20 million from Mike Adenuga, the billionaire businessman. In a recent interview, Agu said Adenuga initially offered him N10 million for a project. The film star said although he had not made N1 million then, he insisted on getting N20 million….
