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Ex-minister Kema Chikwe urges Nigerian writers to drive positive change
Kema Chikwe, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has urged Nigerian authors to use their creative prowess to drive positive change in communities in order to build a prosperous and egalitarian nation. Chikwe made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday at the sideline of the January edition of the monthly “Reading/Writers Dialogue” in…
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Company unveils results of 2024 entertainment critics poll
A Nigerian film media company, known as ‘What Kept Me Up’, has unveiled the results of its 2024 entertainment critics poll, showcasing the best in Nollywood. Ikeade Oriade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What Kept Me Up, said in a statement on Saturday that the poll aimed at celebrating Nollywood’s finest. According to him, the poll has the input of esteemed…
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Mining: NGO wants enforcement of community development agreement provisions
A non-governmental Organisation, Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has called for the enforcement of the provisions of Community Development Agreements (CDA) to improve the welfare of mining host communities. The Executive Director of RDI, Philip Jakpor, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. NAN reports that the Federal Government unveiled the revised…
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Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye emerge highest-grossing directors for 2024
Nigerian actresses Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye have been declared the highest-grossing film directors for the year 2024. This is for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer,” which had raked in N1.6 billion across cinemas in Nigeria. This was revealed by Filmone on its Instagram page, @filmoneng, on Wednesday. Adebayo Tijani emerged as the second highest-grossing film director…
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1,088 films classified in 2024- Censors Board
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it classified 1,088 films produced by the Nigerian film industry in 2024. This NFVCB disclosed this on its website on Wednesday. According to the board, during the period under review, 124 films were classified in January, 121 films in February, 56 in March, 71 in April, and 109 in…
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Valentine Chukwuma emerges highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024
Award-winning film editor, Valentine Chukwuma, has emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024, alongside Israel Odunsi. This is for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer.”. Filmone, a film distribution company, revealed this through its Instagram page, @filmoneng, on Monday. Sanjo Adegoke came as the second highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024 with the films “Beast of Two Worlds:…
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Promising start to 2025 for Nigeria’s entertainment industry
The entertainment industry has kicked off 2025 on a high note, building on the momentum from a fun-packed December 2024 that was filled with exciting concerts and events. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one standout achievement that has stolen the spotlight is the remarkable success of actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedemeji. Adedemeji’s newly released movie, “Lisabi: A…
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Ooni lauds appointment of Owoade as Alaafin-elect
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade. He also congratulated the Alaafin-elect on his appointment as the new custodian of the timeless heritage of Oyo town. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Otunba Moses Olafare, the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun. Oba…
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Nigerian Army’s 14 brigade celebrates unity at 2024 WASA
The 14th Brigade of the Nigerian Army celebrated the country’s identity, values, and cultural heritage on Saturday, promoting peaceful coexistence and unity among Nigerians. The event took place during the brigade’s West Africa Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of its 2024 operational activities at the Parade Ground, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) Barracks, Ohafia, Abia. In his address, the 14th…
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300,000 tourists attended 2024 Calabar Carnival- Tourism Bureau
The Cross River Tourism Bureau says no fewer than 300,000 tourists attended the recently concluded 32-day Calabar Carnival held in Calabar, Cross River. Its Managing Director, Ekpenyong Ojoi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Ojoi said that there was a 42 per cent growth in tourist attendance for the carnival in comparison with 2023 statistics. He said:…
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Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo emerge 2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers
Nollywood star Funke Akindele has emerged as the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer,” which had generated $1,125 at the box office. This was revealed by FilmOne on its Instagram page, @filmoneng, on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood…
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Nollywood romantic film ,”Reel Love” hits cinemas Feb 14
Nollywood’s romantic drama, “Reel Love” is set to hit cinemas nationwide on February 14, Valentine Day, its producers have said . Timini Egbuson, award-winning actor and co-producer of the film, announced the release date on his Instagram page, alongside the trailer for the highly anticipated hit. He wrote: “Excited to finally share my cinema baby with you all. “Reel Love,…
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Nigerian singer laments celebrity challenges in Lagos
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has expressed frustration over the challenges of being a celebrity in Lagos and how it affects him. The renowned songwriter took to his social media platforms to share his experience, revealing how he was insulted by a man he had promised to help the next day but was unable to, due to…
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Burna Boy, Davido, others are 2025 NAACP Award nominees
Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Tems have received nominations for the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artistes received nods in the nomination list for the annual event released by the organisers . The 56th NAACP Image Award is scheduled to take…
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FG to premiere TV series on mining …
The Federal Government is set to premiere a television drama series on mining titled ‘Hidden Riches,’ on Jan. 25. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Tuesday in Abuja. Alake said that the debut TV series aims to showcase the potential and complexities…
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Nigeria’s Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C. The Akwa-ibom-born cleric disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event. He wrote, “”Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.” The…
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Mercy Aigbe’s ‘Thinline’ rakes in N100m in cinemas
Mercy Aigbe’s recently released film ‘Thinline’ has made N100 million in total ticket sales in cinemas. Cinemax, the distribution company for the movie, revealed this on its Instagram page, @cinemaxng, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Thinline was released into the cinema on Dec. 13. Cinemax, in appreciation of the fans of the movie, stated: “Over…
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