Nigeria: Ighodalo Hails Oba of Benin On the Return of Royal Artefacts
[Vanguard] The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II,…
Nigeria: BBNaija Returns for Season 9
[Vanguard] The biggest reality TV show in Africa, Big Brother Naija BBNaija, is back for season nine.
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Sets New Guinness World Record
[Premium Times] Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new GWR for the longest cook-a-thon, many Nigerians have been making attempts at setting or breaking world records in different spheres of life.
Nigeria: Guinness World Record – Nigerian Man Breaks Record With 75-Hour Gaming Marathon
[Accra Times] Oside, a biochemist who currently works as a car dealer said he attempted the record in order to raise money for a local hospital in Ijebu Ode, his hometown
Nigeria: Rema Unveils ‘Heis’ to Throngs At Sophomore Album Listening Party
[This Day] Following Rema’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Raves and Roses’ released in 2022, accompanied by a tour, fans and critics alike have eagerly awaited his sophomore project. On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Rema delivered with ‘HEIS’, his sopho…
Nigeria: Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
[Premium Times] Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes.
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values
[This Day] The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom.
Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin
[This Day] Benin City — A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin.
Nigeria: ‘Mr Ibu’s Death Shocked Me Because He Didn’t Drink or Smoke’ – Patience Ozokwor
[Premium Times] Patience Ozokwor and the late Mr Ibu were the perfect on-screen couple. Not only did they star in some of Nollywood’s biggest films, but they were also friends and boast a loyal fanbase extending beyond Nigeria’s shores.
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka At 90 – Writer and Activist for Justice
[The Conversation Africa] Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the legendary African author and activist, is proof of what words and acts can achieve in the struggle for justice and human rights. Soyinka, aged 90, embodies unrelenting activism and literary excel…