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Month: December 2023

British-Nigerian Misan Harriman’s ‘The After’ shortlisted for 2024 Oscars

New possibilities after Mami Wata‘s painful exit from the Academy Awards. A short film titled The After by British Nigerian photographer, Misan Harriman has been shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards. Harriman is known for being the first black man to shoot a magazine cover for British Vogue. Now, his latest film project, The After…

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Top 5 beers loved by Nigerians

What beers do Nigerians absolutely love? When it comes to alcoholic beverages, malt flavoured with hops, called beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in Nigeria. At almost every lounge, bar, or party, people are constantly drinking beers. We asked our followers to tell us their favourite beers; here is what they said:…

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AGN expresses concern over Nollywood actors’ resistance to Health Insurance

The guild noted that some of those soliciting for fund from the public did not subscribe to the guild’s healthcare plans. Emeka Rollas, National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has expressed concern over unwillingness of some Nollywood actors to subscribe to the guild’s health insurance plan for members across the country. He told the…

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Police arrest 3 armed robbery suspects for robbing woman of ₦3.2m in Lagos

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) tracked and arrested the suspects. The Police Command in Lagos says it has arrested three armed robbery suspects for allegedly robbing a woman of ₦3.2 million and a vehicle. The spokesperson for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He…

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Weekend Vibes: 21 events to end the year with a bang

It’s the last weekend in the year 2023, and you should end it with a bang. Detty December is rounding off, but it’s not going quietly into the light. There are still a couple of fun activities to usher you into the New Year. Let’s get into the fun activities still left: Friday 1. South…

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Lagos police confirms 2 brothers drown at Ibeshe beach on Christmas day

The incident happened at about 6:00 pm while the brothers were swimming with their friends. The Police Command in Lagos State said on Thursday that two brothers drowned at Ibeshe Beach on Christmas Day. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that someone reported the…

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Senator Natasha commissions 800 street lights on roads across Kogi central

NAN reports that she also pledged to commission her constituency offices in 5 local government areas of the Senatorial District on Thursday. Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha (PDP-Kogi), on Wednesday night commissioned 800 street lights on some roads across his Kogi Central constituency. In Adavi, Okene, and Okehi local government areas, the lawmaker assured the constituents of…

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DJ Cuppy’s ‘Jollof on the jet’ enjoys TikTok resurgence

DJ Cuppy‘s ‘Jollof on the Jet’ is trending on TikTok 3 years after its release. DJ Cuppy’s 2020 single, ‘Jollof on the Jet’ off her album ‘Original Copy,’ becomes the latest Afrobeats once again stormed into the limelight as a sensation on TikTok. The infectious hit, featuring Afrobeats sensation Rema and East African superstar Rayvanny,…

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Ogun man commits suicide after complaining about depression

His face was reportedly always looking worried, tired, and depressed. Adebayo Busayo, a 33-year-old Ogun resident, has committed suicide at Stanley Street Ipamaki Ibafo area of the state. Busayo was said to have consumed insecticide in the early hours of Sunday, December 24, 2023, and gave up the ghost thereafter. Prior to this unfortunate incident,…

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7 Nigerian artists who started from the choir

The choir helps young Nigerians hone their music capabilities either intentionally or unintentionally. A lot of Nigerian artists got their start in the choir. Music is synonymous to church culture and the choir is central to that. It helps young Nigerians hone their music capabilities either intentionally or unintentionally. Some have benefitted from it more…

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