Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has lauded the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr Kayode Fayemi for not limiting his progressive ideals and vision to himself, but impacting his mentees and others to fly in different capacities. Governor Oyebanji gave the commendation on Thursday at a Symposium and launch of Amandla Leadership Institute…
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made a comeback to Nollywood with her latest film, “Hatred”. The movie, which she produced, marks her official return to the industry after her stint in politics. Kennedy-Ohanenye was appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, 2023, but was relieved of her duties…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes, he said, are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre…
The first Ekiti State Indigenous broadcaster, Christianah Ademulegun, popularly known as ‘Eye Opitan’, is dead. ‘Eye Opitan’, versed in the history of Ekiti towns and their ‘oriki’, passed away at 74 A statement by one of her children, Femi Ademulegun, said the veteran broadcaster died after a brief illness in the early hours of Thursday….
McDonald Okpara, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Leuven Empire Hotel in the Ejigbo area of Lagos, has confessed to sodomising a 16-year-old secondary school boy. Okpara was recently arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 police command in Lagos over alleged sodomy with two secondary school boys. The mother of one of the boys…
Mrs. Franca Aiyetan, the secretary to the National Broadcasting Commission, has bowed out of the civil service on Thursday 6th of February 2025. Mrs. Franca Aiyetan joined the Commission in September 1995, as a Public Affairs Officer. She rose through the ranks to become the first female Zonal Director of Abuja Zone in February 2012….
Popular Nigerian music producer, Don Jazzy has reconciled with Wizkid months after their social media feud. Their reunion was captured in a now trending video and photos on the internet. It will be recalled that the feud between the duo happened a few months ago, after Wizkid’s controversial ‘Hip hop is dead’ remarks. In response,…
Popular Nollywood actress, Olayinka Solomon has opened up about her struggle with memory loss. The actress made the revelation while discussing her postpartum experience on Wednesday. In a viral post on her Instagram page, Olayinka Solomon questioned other women on what changed after their childbirth. Sharing her experiences, Solomon wrote; “Postpartum mom. What changed after…
The Thursday Film Series, a weekly curated series of film screenings featuring Canadian, independent and international films, is set to host a compelling screening and engaging discussion centred on the crucial issue of Environmental Degradation on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Drapers Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The event which was…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTIC), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) designed to bridge the infrastructure gap in the country’s creative industries. The initiative, which was presented by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, at Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting…
