New generation of actors never suffered what we experienced – Ngozi Nwosu
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has stated that the new generation of Nollywood actors never suffered what actors of her generation experienced. Speaking as a guest on the ‘Talk To B’ podcast, she said: “It was tough for all of…
Sanwo-Olu Inspects National Theatre Rehabilitation Works, Commends Bankers Committee
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, visited the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre, Iganmu) on Sunday, August 11, to inspect the ongoing rehabilitation works. This was disclosed in a post by the Senior Special Assistant on…
Francis Ngannou motivated to return to MMA competition in memory of son: ‘For Kobe’
Francis Ngannou Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Francis Ngannou enters his MMA comeback fight this October with the heaviest of hearts. This past April, Ngannou revealed that his 15-month son Kobe died following a medical emergency. The devastating news hit…
Paris Olympics: USA edge past China to top medal table [Full list]
The United States pipped China for the top spot in the medal table on Sunday as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic Games in history. In a thrilling finale that capped 17…
New Miss South Africa Mia le Roux makes history
Mia le Roux has become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition which saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. In her acceptance speech, Ms Le Roux said she…
Communications minister, Tijani, gets UN institute’s appointment
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. Tijani said in a statement on Friday that he was honoured to be invited…
Senate denies fixing own salaries
The Nigerian Senate has strongly denied allegations suggesting it is involved in determining its salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. This claim, which reportedly emerged during a visit by members of the House of Representatives to former…
700,000 manufacturers, MSMEs apply for FG N150bn loan
About 700,000 manufacturers and micro, small and medium enterprises have expressed intention to become beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s N150bn loan to help businesses in Nigeria navigate the current economic crunch. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Aniete,…
I’m a living testimony, Kalu inspires young Africans
D’Tigress player Ezinne Kalu has said young players in Nigeria and Africa can be inspired by the feat of the Nigeria women’s basketball team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as well as the stories of individual players like her…
It’s Official: Nigeria finishes Paris Olympic Games with no medal
For the eighth time in Olympic history, Nigeria’s athletes will return home empty-handed, as Team Nigeria concluded its Paris 2024 Olympic campaign without a single medal on Saturday. 88 athletes featured across 12 sports for Nigeria at the Paris Olympic…