It came as a rude shock but the reality has dawned on everybody that the founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead. He died on Monday in Abuja. Dokpesi was aged 71. As the pioneer of private broadcasting in Nigeria, he was the owner of the Raypower FM and AIT media platforms. Chief…
Idowu Philips, Iya Rainbow, as popularly called, is a Nollywood actress, director and a movie producer. She is one of the most respected actresses as well as one of the pioneers of the Nigerian Nollywood industry. She is a woman of substance, a successful woman, a mother, an influential personality and also a great role…
A new administration takes over today in a democratic transition just as entertainment icons make the list of national honours. It is a thing of joy that Afrobeats star, David Adeleke aka Davido and ace filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan are among other notable Nigerians listed as recipients of the 2023 national awards. The Ministry of Special…
Director General, Mall. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, on Wednesday, 24th May 2023, attended the commissioning ceremony of Democracy Radio 104.9FM, Abuja. In a goodwill message, Mall. Ilelah stated that the establishment of Democracy Radio, 104.9FM connotes the maturity of our country’s democracy, particularly looking at how the National Assembly which is one of the strongest pillars…
“Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself; speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain, triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade”, said former American President, Barack…
Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo who sent an appreciation note to her children in celebration of her industry Merit Award, which she received at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award last Saturday, has also expressed her gratitude to the children and her colleagues. According to the actress, her children made significant sacrifices and went a long…
A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, has granted leave to Isale Eko Descendants Union to seek an order compelling Lagos State Video and Film Censors Board to impose a ₦10 Billion fine against the Gangs of Lagos Producers for the wrongful depiction of Isale Eko as a Den of Criminals…
Eko FM 89.7FM, Lagos’ favourite radio station, was adjudged the Best Radio Station Original Production in Business/Drama/Sports (English Language) with her entry, “Appeals Half Hour” at the maiden edition of The National Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) put together by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) wherein broadcasting stations in Nigeria were recognised for quality works. Lagos…
REPORTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) Adeniyi Bakare (FRCN) REPORTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Ovieteme George (Arise News) PRESENTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) George Iniabasi (Comfort FM) PRESENTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Victory Wilson (Silverbird TV) NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) Ahmad Kabo Idris (Freedom Radio 99.5FM Kano) NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Ruth Aguele (NTA)…
