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Month: October 2023

‘Slum King’ my most challenging project – Tobi Bakre

Bakre described himself as a self-driven fellow who is optimistic about being one of the greatest actors in Nollywood. Tobi Bakre, the lead of Africa Magic’s new crime series, ‘Slum King’, on Saturday said the movie production was his most challenging project so far as an actor. Bakre, a two-time Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards…

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Senate queries lack of substantive Auditor-General

The Senate further raised concerns as to why the Auditor-General’s Annual Reports were sent to the Senate late. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) has queried the absence of a substantive Auditor-General of the Federation in the last few years. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa State) made this known during…

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Farotimi: NBC issues final warning to ARISE over use of derogatory remarks

NBC advised Arise Television to install a delayed mechanism to guard against undesirable content on its platform. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has served controversial broadcaster ARISE Television a final warning over the permission of derogatory and incendiary remarks on its station. The commission’s warning was contained in a letter by its Director General, Dr…

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African Food Network announces 4th edition of African Food and Drinks Festival, now coming to Lagos

#FeatureByAfricanFoodNetwork African Food Network, the leading online community dedicated to promoting African Food and Culture, is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 4th edition of the AFRICAN FOOD AND DRINKS FESTIVAL, making its debut in Lagos, Nigeria. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the evolution of this cultural celebration, following the resounding success of…

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FG to hold food security summit to boost production

The minister said there would be capacity building to strengthen the farm inputs regulatory functions to enable them to play their regulatory roles. The Federal Government will hold a National Agriculture and Food Security summit in November to enhance food security in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made…

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Tribunal dismisses APC’s petitions, affirms Otti’s election

The panel in a unanimous decision read by the member, Justice Omolara Adeyemi, held that the petitioners lacked the locus standi to challenge Otti’s membership of LP. The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Friday dismissed the petition of the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Chief Ikechi Emenike, challenging Governor Alex Otti’s election. The…

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EU reiterates support for Tinubu’s developmental policies

Shettima, who expressed concern about migration issues, called on the EU to join hands with the Tinubu administration in creating jobs in the digital world. European Union (EU), on Friday in Abuja, reassured of its relentless support for the development policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The union’s Managing Director, External Action Service,…

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ASR Africa commences construction of ₦2.5bn oncology centre in Kwara

The ASR Africa is the brainchild of African industrialist, philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu. The AbdulSamad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art ₦2.5 billion Oncology Centre in Ilorin to serve West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the health facility is…

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Gov Mbah lauds President Tinubu for ensuring safety, stability on roads

Mbah said road reconstruction and repairs have commenced within the state. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has lauded President Bola Tinubu for ensuring safety and stability on all roads within the country, previously bedevilled by criminal activities. Mbah, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Transport, Obi Ozo, said this at the Passing-Out…

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Drama, fun, friendship and more in episode one of ‘University of Cruise’

#FeaturedPost The most anticipated sitcom, University of Cruise premieres, with its first episode this Saturday on ROK TV. University of Cruise is a sitcom that centers around the lives, passions and adventures of 7 student friends. The sitcom is created, and executive produced by marketing and communications expert Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh and directed by Adeoluwa…

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