By Joel Okwara The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood, held in…
By Abiola Olawale Popular Nigerian Music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Lagos State Police Command. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benajmin Hundeyin, confirmed the release of the singer to the members of the press. Hundeyin said Portable was released on Wednesday…
By Abiola Olawale The Maryland Supreme Court, on Monday, ruled on the removal of Judge April T. Ademiluyi from the Prince George’s County bench with immediate effect. The court in its ruling cited Ademiluyi's “egregious” behavior in violation of the state’s code of judicial conduct, as the reason for the judgment. Although the court failed…
By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian music industry has been on a positive trajectory for a while, with Afrobeats making waves across the world. Latest statistics emerging have revealed that indeed the Nigerian music industry is up and booming. This is as one of the biggest music streaming platforms, Spotify, revealed that it paid over N25…
By Ken Afor In a candid social media post, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage opened up about her regrets over leaving her marriage, warning others to be wary of the enticing promises of new relationships. Speaking from a place of vulnerability, Savage cautioned against heeding the promises of men who offer heaven and earth, warning that…
Superstar Afrobeat sensation, Davido (David Adeleke), has opened up about why he decided to pursue legal action against Kenyan media outlet, K24, for spreading false information about his arrest. In a recent TikTok video, Davido revealed that his father, Adedeji Adeleke, encouraged him to take action against the media outlet after they published a fake…
By Abiola Olawale The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the demise of a popular actor John Paul Odonwodo also known as Junior Pope. It was gathered that John Pope passed away in a boat accident that occurred on Wednesday. The late actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a…
By Agency Report South African singer Tyla's victory at the Grammys, beating four Nigerian nominees, has fuelled the two nations' rivalry as they prepare to face off in a crunch football match on Wednesday. "South Africa won today but Nigeria will win on Wednesday where it matters most" one user wrote on X. Tyla won…
By Agency Report Energy deals in return for stopping migration. Italy's Giorgia Meloni reveals her long-trailed development plan for Africa this weekend, a "non-predatory" approach which critics warn favours European priorities and pockets. Prime Minister Meloni, who came to power in 2022 on an anti-migrant ticket, hopes to posit Italy as a key bridge between…