Media personality Toke Makinwa has said she no longer pays tithe to the church, explaining that she would rather channel her money directly to people in need. Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, the broadcaster questioned the financial structure of many churches and said her understanding of giving has changed over…
At the just concluded two-day capacity-building workshop on “Integrated Broadcast Licence Processing: Application to Recommendation”, a training which aimed to boost participants’ understanding of broadcast licence processing, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards, Mrs Gloria Makinde, the Secretary to the Commission, in her welcome remark stressed that licensing remains a fundamental responsibility of the…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday spent the second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as his lawyer, A.U Mustapha (SAN), pushes for his release on bail. There are, however, indications that the commission may seek a remand order to extend his stay in custody to enable him…
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the THISDAY/Arise Media Group has announced the official launch of LekeeLekee, a new social media platform developed by the media conglomerate as part of its digital expansion strategy. In a statement heralding the launch, Obaigbena disclosed that LekeeLekee is now live on the App Store, Google Play, and the web,…
“I need to clear this. Don’t be deceived by the social media noise. I have never slept with anyone in order to be featured in any movie. I have never exchanged sex for opportunity. Before I even met my boss, I already had two wine shops where I was selling wine. I once worked as…
Blackdrum TV Marks 5 Years of Authentic African Storytelling on StarTimes. Launched on February 1, 2021, Blackdrum TV has officially crossed a major milestone – five years of uninterrupted, culturally rich broadcasting on StarTimes. In just half a decade, Africa’s leading culture and lifestyle channel has captivated audiences across the continent and the Diaspora, delivering…
The Federal Government has entered a three-count charge against the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communication of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. In the charge the FG lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, through the Department of State Services (DSS), the erstwhile…
The National Broadcasting Commission’s Office of the Secretary to the Commission (OSTC) is hosting a two-day capacity-building workshop on “Integrated Broadcast Licence Processing: Application to Recommendation” at Goshen Guest House, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, from today Feb 16-17, 2026. The training aims to boost participants’ understanding of broadcast licence processing, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards.
As Rivers State moves steadily toward the 2027 governorship election, 3 dominant political forces shape the emerging landscape: Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s bid for continuity, the enduring grassroots dominance of Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s Renewed Hope political family, and the strategic posture of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both national and state levels. The…
When I was arrested on Friday, I thought it was a dream, I didn’t feel anything, but when they took me to my house on Sunday with the police officers to conduct a search that was when it dawned on me that I was in a serious predicament and I became ashamed of myself. When…
