Nigeria: Medlynn Mesmerizes Music Scene, Debuts With Inspirational R&b ‘Ghost’
[Vanguard] Medlynn Tamunoibi Benstowe joined the league of promising music stars on Sunday April 7, 2024 with a mind-blowing Rhythm and Blues (R&B), a genre of music popular among African – American communities in the 1940s and adopted by arti…
Nigeria: Obaseki Leads Nigerian Delegation to Italian Art Exhibition
[Daily Trust] Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been selected as the Nigerian Pavilion Commissioner for the 60th International Art Exhibition organised by La Biennale di Venezia. Leading a delegation from Nigeria, Governor Obaseki will attend the e…
Nigeria: Nigerian Attempts Breaking Two Guinness World Records Simultaneously
[Premium Times] The Nigerian hopeful says expertise garnered at the Guinness World Records event scheduled for October would help Nigerian entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses.
Nigeria: It Is Important for Africans to Tell Their Own Story – Enwonwu
[Daily Trust] The pan-African’s Tess Parker caught up with acclaimed Nigerian artist, curator, commentator and entrepreneur Oliver Enwonwu. Despite his celebrated artistic lineage – Oliver’s father Ben Enwonwu is lauded as Africa’s pioneer modernist – …
Nigeria: After Bobrisky, More Celebrities to Face Trial for Naira Abuse – EFCC
[Premium Times] Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements.
Nigeria: Court Sentences Bobrisky to Six Months in Prison
[Vanguard] Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday sentenced controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing the N…
Nigeria: Prominent Nollywood Actor Dies in Boat Accident
[Daily Trust] The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has officially confirmed the passing of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.
Nigeria: Actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo Is Dead
[Premium Times] The actor died on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Chef Tolu Eros Settles Jollof Wars With ‘Unity Jollof’, Featuring Hollywood Star Micheal Jordan, Others
[Premium Times] The fierce rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria on who makes the better Jollof Rice has gone on for so long and has been so intense that it has garnered international recognition.
Nigeria: Court Fines Actress Halima Abubakar N10m for Defaming Apostle Suleman
[Leadership] The Federal High Court in Abuja has slammed a fine of N10 million on actress Halima Abubakar for defaming the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman.