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Netflix, Nollywood To Unanimously Work On Film Projects Netflix, Nollywood To Unanimously Work On Film Projects Netflix, Nollywood To Unanimously Work On Film Projects To Delve Into The Rich Culture Of Nigeria. Netflix has strengthened its investment in Nollywood, collaborating with filmmakers like Charles Okpaleke, Femi Adebayo, Clarence Peters, Omoni Oboli, and Zeb Ejiro to unveil and give life to a lineup of new projects. Some of movies, set to premiere in the final quarter of 2024, showcases Netflix’s dedication to celebrating the country’s diverse storytelling while entertaining its local audience with authentic narratives. The upcoming Q4 2024 projects, which…

Photo Speaks As Dangote Industries, China Building Group Sign Agreement On Strategic Cooperation L-R: Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, CNBM Group, Zhou Yuxian; Assistant to General Manager, CNBM Group and Chairman of China Building Materials, Zhi Xiao; during the signing ceremony of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Dangote Industries Limited and China National Building Materials Group Co. Limited (CNBM) in Lagos on Wednesday

Nigeria President Embarks On A 14-Day Vacation In United Kingdom President Tinubu Nigeria President Embarks On A 14-Day Vacation In United Kingdom Important decisions will continue to be made, and Tinubu will stay engaged with key governance matters during his time abroad. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president will use the period to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. He said the leave is part of Tinubu’s annual vacation, but he is expected to engage in consultations during the break and will return to Nigeria after the leave ends.…

64th Independence Anniversary: Glo celebrates Nigerians on special day 64th Independence Anniversary: Glo celebrates Nigerians on special day. Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has felicitated Nigerians on the occasion of the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation. In a goodwill message commemorating the anniversary, the company lauded Nigerians for their passion, patriotism, industry, resilience and enterprising spirit over the years saying, “these are values that have kept the country going despite challenges”. While charging Nigerians not to lose sight of the fact that every positive effort counts in building a just and equitable nation, the company gave kudos to citizens who…

Emirates Flight Returns To Nigeria After 2 Years To Operate Emirates Airs Emirates Flight Returns To Nigeria After 2 Years For Operation The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Tuesday. This is coming two years after the suspension of operation by the airline over several issues including unresolved trapped funds belonging to the airline. However, the flight EK 783 which touched down at the old terminal of the MMIA at exactly 3:32 pm arrived with several empty seats on its Boeing 777-300ER. Though the number of passengers on…

Osimhen says his quality and the value he expected; above €100m Victor Osimhen  Osimhen says his quality and the value he expected; above €100m. “I am worth more than €100m. There are few players like me in the world who have achieved the same results and success as me,” Osimhen said, per Tutto Sport. The Napoli striker who recently joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan continues to hug the headlines with his achievements on the pitch and was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during the last summer window, being linked with top European clubs, including Manchester United,…

Queen Lateefah clicks 57.7mn in opening weekend Wumi Toriola Queen Lateefah clicks 57.7mn in opening weekend “Grateful beyond words,” she wrote. Actress Wumi Toriola has expressed gratitude to her millions of fans following the impressive success of her debut cinema film, Queen Lateefah. The movie, which premiered last weekend, grossed an astounding 57.7 million Naira in its opening weekend. In an Instagram post, Toriola celebrated the achievement, noting that Queen Lateefah secured the highest Nollywood opening for a non-holiday weekend and also set a record as the biggest Nollywood opening weekend by an independent distributor. “Grateful beyond words,” she wrote.…

Police show solidarity by giving out water to protesters in Lagos Police show solidarity by giving out water to protesters in Lagos Showing their gesture and concern for the protesters, police officers handed out water to protesters on Tuesday. In  a video record shared by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on X.com, showed police officers distributing packs of plastic water to the demonstrators. The protesters had gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos State as the country marks the 2024 Independence Day to protest the hardship faced by Nigerians occasioned by government policies and programs. Watch video…

Mark Rutte, Now NATO’S Secretary General Mark Rutte … takes over at a challenging time for the Western defence alliance. Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is now the secretary general of NATO after a handover ceremony at alliance headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday. Rutte thanked NATO allies for trusting him with the leadership role, succeeding former secretary general Jens Stoltenberg. “It is a big job, and I have big shoes to fill,” he said. NATO’s 32 members appointed Rutte during the summer after the Dutch politician secured the early backing of the United States, Germany and Britain inspite his…

Kemi Nandap shines as Chairperson of ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum Kemi Nandap Kemi Nandap shines as Chairperson of ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum. The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap, has emerged as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Immigration Forum. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Mr Kenneth Udo on Tuesday in Abuja. Udo said that the milestone occurred during the forum’s recent meeting in Banjul, Gambia, where 13 member states gathered to address migration and mobility challenges. He said that the meeting focused…