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26 Mar
Prominent Nigerian filmmaker, Joseph Benjamin, took to his X account to start a conversation about cultural identity within the Nollywood industry. In his post, Benjamin expressed concern about a growing trend of tribalism - prioritizing specific ethnicities - over a unified Nigerian identity in films. Benjamin, known for his insightful commentary on social and industry-related…
18 Feb
Pop culture in Nigeria is a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon that encapsulates the nation's rich history, cultural diversity, and contemporary dynamics. Icons such as Fela Kuti, Genevieve Nnaji, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have become cultural ambassadors, shaping the global perception of Nigerian creativity. Pop culture serves as a mirror reflecting the dynamic and ever-evolving nature…
27 Nov
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter turned heads at the US premiere of her highly anticipated concert film "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" with a stunning blonde transformation. The R&B diva ditched her signature brunette locks for a rear-length platinum wig that cascaded down her back. Paired with a shimmering silver Versace gown, Beyoncé exuded an aura of glamour…
25 Nov
Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) gears up for its second edition from November 30 to December 2, 2023, in Benin City. The festival, which attracted over 3,000 film submissions from 80+ countries, has curated a selection of 486 films.
3 Oct 2023
Beyoncé has announced a new film based on her latest album, Renaissance. The film, titled Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, will premiere on December 1st in theaters worldwide. The film is described as a "visual album" that will feature performances of songs from Renaissance, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Beyoncé and the…
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has been appointed as head of the Ondo State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election scheduled for Thursday. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure by Mr Kennedy Peretei, the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air a day after one of its aircraft crash-landed in Lagos. Nigeria's aviation minister Festus Keyamo directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to implement the suspension on Dana Air over safety concerns. "In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of…
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Boko Haram fighters ambushed and wounded five Nigerien soldiers who were protecting a key agricultural site near the Nigerian border, local authorities said Wednesday. The site is one of two in Niger's southeastern Diffa region created to boost rice and wheat production and generate more than 12,000 jobs, according to the agriculture ministry. Diffa governor…
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts sunshine and thunderstorms throughout the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet's weather forecast, released on Tuesday, predicted a sunny atmosphere over the northern region for the entire forecast period. NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, and Kaduna during the afternoon and evening hours. The agency…
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Tradegy struck as a newborn baby drowned inside a well at Ruguzau in Takai Local Government Area in Kano. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Kano. He said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. ”We received an emergency…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ekiti from NERC to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EERB). It also directed the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ondo State from the Commission to the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB) in compliance…
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Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party, had his bail extended Wednesday in his first court appearance on sex offence charges. Donaldson, 61, one of the province's best-known politicians, has previously said he will be "strenuously contesting" the allegations. In Wednesday's court hearing, he did not enter a plea. He is…
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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Wednesday ordered that a 35-year-old cattle rearer, Adamu Idris, be held in the Kuje correctional centre for allegedly kidnapping a Bolt driver. The police charged Idris, with two counts of kidnapping. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. Justice Aliyu Shafa ordered that…
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Authorities have cancelled hundreds of flights at French airports on Thursday despite the country's main air traffic controllers' union dropping a call for a one-day strike after making a deal for higher pay. In Paris around 75 percent of flights at Orly and 55 percent at Charles de Gaulle airport would be dropped Thursday, the…