Award-winning filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele has emphasised her commitment to telling authentic Nigerian and African stories, rather than competing with industry colleagues.
Speaking at an awards event hosted by the National Film and Video Censors Board, Akindele said, “I’m...
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed regret over the death of a female officer who died during a simulation exercise at the Corps’ headquarters in Abuja on Saturday.
The Corps Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, said...
He governed only in daylight. At least, that was the legend he authored.
“No godfather. No sponsor. No patron. I bow to no one.”
It was intoxicating. In a republic fatigued by invisible hands and recycled patrons, the governor offered something...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa.
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector...
The Publisher of online news platform August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as Omoatitebi, has formally entered the political arena, declaring his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Lagos Island Constituency II...
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has congratulated the newly elected Oniko of Ikolaje, Idiroko Yewa, in Ogun State, Oba Sunday Adekanmbi, to lead with the wisdom of the ancients and the...
Former England junior international goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch to Nigeria remains unfinished, despite growing expectations that he could soon join the Super Eagles setup.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that the paperwork for his change of allegiance...
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has formally defected from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling All Progression Congress (APC).
The governor disclosed this on Friday during a state wide broadcast in Yola.
Fintiri said his defection to APC...
Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has spoken about his rift with former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Speaking during an interview on ‘Hard Copy’, a programme on Channels Television on Friday, Sani said his responses on social...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has commenced a review of its rehabilitation and reintegration programme for repentant insurgents, known as Operation Safe Corridor, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s counter insurgency strategy.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen....
