Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of films produced annually, Nollywood has long been a significant…
Onyeka Onwenu’s sons speak out on her demise
The sons of the late singer, Onyeka Onwenu, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, have spoken out following her sudden demise on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. In a statement, they revealed that she was rushed to the hospital after a performance, where…
Tribunal Dismisses DStv, GOtv Price Hike Case
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has struck out a subscription price hike case instituted against MultiChoice Nigeria. A three-member tribunal struck out the suit following a request by the claimant, Festus Onifade, to withdraw his case against MultiChoice….
Unilorin VC congratulates Yusuf Ali on OAU Award of Excellence
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated the Principal Partner of Ghalib Chambers, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, on the Award of Excellence in Research Practice conferred on him by the Obafemi…
FG finally suspends import duty on essential food items
IN a bid to cushion the effect of the inflationary trend in Nigeria, the Federal Government through the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has suspended import duties and taxes on some items to make them more affordable for Nigerians Disclosing this…
Guinness maker Diageo records decline in profits
Disgeo has recorded a decline in operating profit in a “volatile operating environment.” Organic operating profit was down 4.8pc to $6bn (€5.5bn) in the year ended June 30. This was driven by a 21.1pc drop in sales in the Latin…
BREAKING: Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, dies at 72
Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli….
FCT Senator Demands Apology From Wike
The Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has demanded an apology from Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister over his comments on threatening to unseat her as an FCT senator in 2027. Kingibe and Wike have not had a good working…
Lagos plans N500 entertainment tax, eyes N20 billion annual revenue
The Lagos State Government may implement a N500 entertainment tax, aiming to generate an annual revenue of up to N20 billion. This initiative, which is part of an effort by the state to raise N5 trillion internally generated revenue (IGR),…
Transfer: Three Saudi clubs interested in Troost-Ekong
Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong could move to Saudi Arabia this summer .According BBC reporter, Oluwashina Okeleji, three Saudi clubs have registered interest in the centre-back. Troost-Ekong was in fantastic form for PAOK in pre-season. The 30-year-old has returned to full…