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26 Aug
Edo Born Nollywood Actress, Ego Nwosu has called on producers of movies in Nollywood to stop producing substandard movies and storylines. Miss Nwosu who made this call in a recent interview advised that there should be proper checks before movies are produced in other to avoid any tom dick and Harry from producing them. The…
15 Aug
Gena Rowlands, an award-winning US actress best known for starring in the films of her first husband, director John Cassavetes, died Wednesday at age 94, according to US media reports. Rowlands died surrounded by family at her home in Indian Wells, California, US entertainment publication TMZ reported. No official cause of death was immediately given,…
15 Mar
Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli’s son, Tobe, tied the knot with his beloved Marelle in an intimate winter wedding. The joyous occasion was marked by the presence of close family and friends. The actress shared the nuptial bliss with her followers through a series of posts, expressing her joy with the captions: “God did!!! It was…
1 Feb
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced an actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, to six months imprisonment for abusing the new naira notes at a social event. Omoseyin, who pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with the currency issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was given an option of paying a fine of…
15 Jan
Ayo Edebiri is officially the reigning queen of comedic television. On Sunday night, she cemented her crown by adding another Best Actress in a Comedy Series trophy to her growing collection, this time at the prestigious 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Edebiri was recognized for her captivating performance as Sydney Adamu in the critically acclaimed Hulu…
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Stakeholders in the education sector have said that a relevant and sustainable tertiary education system is crucial for Africa, as it would bridge the skills gap between what universities teach and what industries demand. According to the experts, the gap exists because academic institutions often fail to equip students with the skills required in the…
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Chancellor and founder of Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has said the university is at
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Frank Lampard's first game as Coventry manager ended in a 2-2 draw as Victor Torp's late penalty rescued the former England star from a debut defeat against Cardiff on Saturday. Lampard has taken charge of Championship side Coventry on a two-and-a-half year contract after his long-serving predecessor Mark Robins was surprisingly sacked on November 7.…
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The Nile University of Nigeria has awarded full postgraduate scholarships to its top five overall best-graduating students. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo, during the institution's 12th convocation ceremony in Abuja, where over 1,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students graduated. The top five students include three perfect scorers: David Arungbemi (Computer Engineering), Chinomso…
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A group of young investors under the Abral Development Initiative (ADI) has partnered with the Kwara State government to launch a briquette made from organic raw materials, serving as an alternative to traditional charcoal. Speaking at the flag-off of the Universal Climate Initiative (UCI) in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state, the group's…
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No fewer than 2,500 small scale business owners have accessed the N50,000 Federal Government’s loan scheme in Sokoto state. Hajiya Habiba Sambawa, the Manager of Bank of Industry (BOI) in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, disclosed this at a town hall meeting organized on Friday in Sokoto. Sambawa said the support was part of…
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha as its party chairman. Okocha was elected during a delegate congress conducted through a voice vote and presided over by Dr. Adoye Omale, who represented the party's national secretariat. Other positions filled during the state delegates' congress included Deputy Chairman, State…
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The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has elected Mr. Lukman Dauda, the Managing Director of Evans Publishers Limited, as its president. Dauda was elected at the just concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place in Ikeja, Lagos. He defeated Mr. Sunday Obiyinka, the Chairman of Extension Publishers, in a keen contest that was adjudged free…
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Stakeholders have challenged leadership recruitment processes across Africa, especially on the political front. They have therefore called for more actions in support of initiatives aimed at liberating African minds across all sectors to rise to the challenge of repositioning Africa as a moral and technological superpower in the spirit of the African Renaissance. The call…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, alleged a grand plan by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, some members of the opposition parties of plotting a media trial to discredit his victory in the 21 September governorship election. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua in Benin City. The governor…