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CBN Deputy Governor, Emem Usoro, Bids Mother Farewell In Grand Style

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It was a gathering of Nigeria’s finest as Ms Emem Usoro, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bade farewell to her beloved mother in her hometown of…

Vitel Wireless Launches Nationwide

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Vitel Wireless, a fast-rising telecom innovation company, officially launched its products nationwide on Thursday, October 30, at the Civic Centre, Lagos. The launch drew business leaders, SME owners, and industry…

Regina Daniels: Don’t Marry Because You Are In Love — Fr Uluoma

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In light of the ongoing marital saga between Senator Ned Nwoko and actress Regina Daniels, a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. John Uluoma, has urged intending couples not to get married…

Petals And Dust Makes Semi-Finals Of Washington Film Awards

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Nigerian short film ‘Petals and Dust’ has been announced as a Semi-Finalist at the 2025 Washington Film Awards, marking another notable international recognition for African storytelling. Based on a true…

ContentGram Studios Africa Partners With FAST Channels TV To Launch CG Central

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As part of its mission to bring authentic African storytelling to audiences around the world, ContentGram Studios Africa has partnered with FAST Channels TV, a free ad-supported streaming platform, to…

#JusticeForOchanya: Stephanie Linus Dry Reignites Conversation On Gender Violence

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Dry’, the award-winning film directed by and starring Stephanie Linus, has resurfaced as a cultural reflection of the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse. It is coming on the heels…

Air Peace Secures First Nigerian Dry Lease in Almost 10 Years, Signalling Renewed Global Confidence in Nation’s Aviation Sector

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Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, has achieved yet another major feat in the aviation space with the arrival of a dry-leased Boeing 737-700 NG aircraft from AerCap…

Eliminate Terrorist Sponsors Alongside The Terrorists, Pastor Adeboye Tells Tinubu

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct Nigeria’s security chiefs to eliminate not only…

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How I Joined YouTube Filmmaking — OmoSexy

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She’s almost as popular as the Nigerian currency, particularly in film circles, and rightfully so. Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde is a non-negotiable chapter in the history of Nigerian cinema. The superstar…

Valid Entertainment Announces ‘Legends And Legacy’ Concert

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Valid Entertainment has revealed the highly anticipated lineup for the 4th edition of the Valid Concert, set to take place on December 11, at Eridan Space, Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s…

Good-Bye To The World Of Actors…Welcome To The World Of Influencers (The Nollywood Experience)

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I was working with a veteran and solid actor a few days ago and he lamented on the disparity in the treatment meted to him and some influencers on set,…

BON Awards Nominees List Unveil: Why Longest Red Carpet Attempt Can Only Happen In Lagos — Toke Benson-Awoyinka

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has stated categorically that only a forward-driven state like Lagos can host the Guiness World Record Attempt by…

Design Week Lagos 2025 Concludes, Solidifying Lagos As Africa’s Creative Capital, Champion Of Design Tourism

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Design Week Lagos (DWL) 2025 concluded its most ambitious edition yet, successfully transforming Lagos into a vibrant, city-wide celebration of African creativity under the theme “Made in Africa: Shaping Industries,…

GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025: What To Expect This Style Season

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The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is set to host the eighth edition of its annual GTCO Fashion Weekend from today, November 8 to Sunday, November 9. Scheduled to…

Why I Launched Traxis Magazine — Ijeoma Okonkwo

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The future of African trade and entrepreneurship received a pioneering platform on Monday, November 3, with the inaugural launch of Traxis Magazine at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi. Dedicated to spotlighting…

Moonbeam: Short Story Anthology By 15 Culture Journalists Hits Bookshelves, Festival

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A new book, Moonbeam: An Anthology of Short Stories by Nigeria’s Foremost Culture Journalists has hit book shelves across Nigeria. Published by one of the innovative independent publishing houses in…

LagosPhoto Biennial Edition Explores The Many Faces Of Incarceration

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The 2025 edition of the LagosPhoto Festival has opened in grand style at the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF), Ikoyi, drawing photographers, artists, curators, and art lovers from across Africa and…

Media Icons Hold Reunion At Yakubu Mohammed’s Book Launch

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LAGOS – It was an evening of memories, laughter, and reflection at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as journalism icons, public figures,…

How Traditional Leaders Are Joining Forces To End Gender-Based Violence

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To combat gender-based violence (GBV) and create safer communities for women and girls, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), UN Women, and traditional rulers across the FCT are uniting in…

Hungarian Man Plays’ Dance Dance Revolution’ For 144 Consecutive Hours

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A Hungarian gamer,Szabolcs Csépe, broke a Guinness World Record by playing popular game Dance Dance Revolution for 144 hours. Csépe, 34, aka GrassHopper, took the records for the longest video…

MaineHealth Apologises For Sending Death Notices To 500+ Living People

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Officials for Maine’s largest healthcare provider have apologized for sending their condolences to hundreds of people who are still alive. A computer system error caused MaineHealth officials to send letters…

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In My Frame

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November 8th Is A Day Of Celebration

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Rev. Fr. John Damian Adizie Today, November 8th is a special day! It is the 312th day of the year. It is the 53 days to the end of the…

‘Country Of Particular Concern’ And Nigeria’s Usual Propaganda

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“In a murderous society, murderous leaderships negotiate with murderous terrorists, bandits and criminals without any iota of remorse or em­pathy even when the murderous murderers are publicly murdering its citizens…

How Impact Investors Foundation Celebrates Visionary Leaders At 8th Annual Dinner, Awards

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The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) turned the Civic Centre in Victoria Island into a lively celebration of purpose-driven finance on Thursday, November 6, hosting the Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony,…

Why Muyideen Lala’s Latest Opera Is A True Work Of Art

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Beautifully choreographed, perfectly executed… these are the words that come to mind when one thinks of the latest stage opera ‘The Gods Have Spoken’ as directed by Muyideen Lala. It’s…

Reviving Delta Ports: Dantsoho’s Blueprint For A New Maritime Economy

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GEORGE OKONTA A quiet revolution is taking place in Nigeria’s maritime sector — and its epicentre is not Lagos, but the creeks and coastlines of the Niger Delta. Under the…

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Sylva’s Loss Lokobiri’s Gain

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CHARLES OKOGENE There is a local maxim that says that ”if one person own ‘no spoil, another person own no go good'” It is a very popular maxim among my…

Building On Legacy Of Impact: Antonia Ally On Empowerment, Transparency And Future Of The Agbede Foundation

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In this recent interview with Antonia Agbede-Ally, former Managing Director of the Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe Foundation, opens up about her journey in philanthropy, the lessons learned from her time with…

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2027: Jandor Inaugurates 376 Lagos4Lagos Ward Chairmen, Seeks Reelection Of Tinubu

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LAGOS – Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, All Progressives Con­gress (APC) Chieftain and for­mer Governorship Candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Aded­iran, popularly called Jandor has urged Lagosians to massive­ly vote…