Determined to explore the opportunities inherent in formal competitive football tournaments and having seen the importance of football in enhancing unity among the various communities in Surulere, some of the elders representing strategic areas in Surulere came up with a laudable idea. They believed that playing just “sets” on the lovely pitches we had in Hogan Bassey Crescent (Elelubo) Ibukun …

South Korea has called for the strengthening of literary collaborations with Nigeria. The call came from South Korean writer, Sujin Lim, at the 11th edition of Kongi’s Harvest organised by the Arojah Royal Theatre (ART), Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) and Korea Culture Center (KCCN) in commemoration of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, in Abuja. Lim, represented by reporter Haley Suh, in …

Ace comedian, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has spoken on the competition in the Nigerian comedy and content-creating industry. He said those claiming that there’s no competition in the content-creating industry are only sugar-coating. Josh2Funny, however, said he has no competition in comedy industry, stressing that his skits are interpreted in foreign languages in Europe and Asia. He …

A reading of Writing for Media and Monetising It, a new book by frontline editor and columnist, Azu Ishiekwene will be held on Wednesday, 24 July in Abuja. In a statement on Monday, the author said: “I will give the reading at the Rovingheights Bookstore, Area 11, Garki, by 5 pm at an event that will be moderated by Channels …

The Lagos state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has raised concerns over the explicit content in rising singer Ayo Maff’s new song, “Last Week”. The fast-rising artist has faced intense criticism after the release of his new song, with many fans lambasting him over the song’s lyrics. The song’s lyrics glorify drug use, with the artist boasting about using cannabis and …

The Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone to become the next Olubadan. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said that the government believed that it was not only premature but also unfair and preemptive for anyone to start discussions on the next …

Award-winning carbonated soft drink brand from Rite Foods Limited, Bigi, hosted a celebratory visit for Chima Udoye, the recent winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9, a musical reality show co-sponsored by the company. Just two days after his victory at the grand finale, Chima, along with fellow finalists Lammy and Chioma, were welcomed to Rite Foods’ headquarters in Lagos on …

The wait is over! Chima Udoye has been crowned the Nigerian Idol Season 9 winner, co-sponsored by the refreshing Bigi carbonated soft drinks from Rite Foods Limited. Chima takes home a life-changing prize package, including a whopping N30 million, a brand-new SUV, a recording contract with a music video, and a DSTV Explora with a one-year premium subscription and a …

The Cameroonian-Norwegian-based MC, International MC Charlene came out victorious in the Best Female Hype Act of the Year category at the Scream Awards in Nigeria. She beat six Nigerians in the category to return home with the trophy. Charlene shared the news on her social media with the caption: “My Loves, my Energy Squad, y’all really voted for me! Thank …

The cordial relationship between Nigeria and the United States of America will be further deepened on 27 July 2024, when indigenes and stakeholders of the cities of Onitsha and Indianapolis converge to celebrate the prestigious Umu-Onitshaamaka Gala Night. The Special Guest of Honour will be the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, while his red cap chiefs and …