Nigeria: Assembly Summons Police Chief Over Traditional Ruler’s Arrest Within Complex
[Premium Times] The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances of the arrest of a traditional ruler from Ikpeshi within the Assembly complex.
Nigeria: HBO Documentary Traces Wizkid’s Rise to Global Stardom
[Leadership] Nigerian singer and songwriter WizKid is the subject of a new HBO documentary titled WizKid: Long Live Lagos, now available on the platform’s streaming service.
Nigeria: 10 Nigerian Producers Who Transitioned to Performing Artistes
[Leadership] The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to thrive on talent, reinvention, and versatility. One remarkable trend is the evolution of music producers stepping out from behind the scenes to take center stage as performing artistes. Thes…
Nigeria: Nigerian Actors Lack Hollywood Look, Accent, Says Stella Damasus
[Leadership] Veteran actress Stella Damasus has shared her thoughts on why Nigerian actors often struggle to land roles in Hollywood.
Nigeria: CEF, Odenose, Ebuka Lead If World Music Day Festival
[Leadership] Abuja-based alternative music acts CEF, Odenose, and Jarell Ebuka headlined the Institut Français 2025 World Music Day Festival, held on June 21 at Calypso Parks and Gardens in Wuse II, Abuja.
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Receives 119 Repatriated Artefacts, Alleges Foiled Plot to Re-Loot Treasures
[Vanguard] Benin City — The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has taken custody of 119 repatriated Benin artefacts from the Netherlands — the largest return since the infamous 1897 British invasion of the Beni…
South Africa/Algeria: All of Africa Today – June 23, 2025
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Nigeria: Implications of the Netherlands’ Return of 119 Benin Bronzes
[Vanguard] As we all know by now, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of these historic artefacts since they were looted over 120 years ago during the British colonial invasion o…
Nigeria: BOI Unveils Bold Strategy to Empower 12m Artisans
[Leadership] The Bank of Industry (BoI) has unveiled a bold new strategy aimed at empowering over 12 million Nigerian artisans and technicians, describing them as the bedrock of inclusive economic growth and the future of the country’s industrial devel…
Nigeria: Where’s Lanre Balogun of Thunderbolt (Magun) Fame?
[Premium Times] As a young actor, Mr Balogun won hearts by depicting ‘fine boy’ characters in the mould of an Emeka Ike but with the mien of a stone-cold killer.