Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Abia International Film Festival: Rose Ukeaja has won Best Picture Award Chioma Rose Ukeaja At Abia International Film Festival, Rose Ukeaja has won Best Picture Award The year 2024 is one that will be remembered by top female Nollywood actress cum producer Chioma Rose Ukeaja as she shone brightly at the just concluded Abia State International Film Festival, where she won the award for Best Picture with her Movie, ‘Slap of Destiny.’ The movie, which features leading faces like Ejike Asiegbu,Tony Umez, Nosa Rex, Rose Chioma Ukeaja and Mercy Aigbe among others, was directed by Perekeme Odom and written by…

AMVCAs, beacon of excellence for African film industry, entry opens for 11th Edition Tejumola AMVCAs, beacon of excellence for African film industry, entry opens for 11th Edition Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, has described the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards as a beacon of excellence in the African film and Tv industry. Tejumola made this known as the awards organisers announced submission of films for nomination consideration. She said, “The AMVCAs have become a beacon of excellence, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of African storytelling. We are excited to once again open the doors for talented…

Christmas celebration: Elon Musk expresses himself in slim Santa photo Elon Musk expresses himself in slim Santa photo With new look, Elon Musk is celebrating Christmas, sharing a picture of himself dressed as Santa Claus and looking noticeably leaner. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO posted the image on his social media platform X on Christmas Day, accompanied by the caption “Ozempic Santa.” He later clarified in replies, jokingly referencing last year’s movie Cocaine Bear, saying, “Like Cocaine Bear, but Santa and Ozempic!” Musk also made a follow-up comment, saying, “Technically, Mounjaro, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it,”…

Christmas celebration: Davido lights up fireworks Christmas celebration: Davido lights up fireworks Nigerian musician Davido brought extra sparkle to the festive season by celebrating Christmas with a vibrant fireworks display, leaving fans and critics buzzing with excitement. On December 25th, the “Awuke” hitmaker was captured in a viral video, embracing the holiday spirit with his crew, including his cousin and fellow artiste, B-Red. Christmas celebration: Davido lights up fireworks. The group gathered in high spirits, armed with colorful fireworks, and turned a quiet night into a spectacle. The clip showed Davido’s unmistakable energy taking center stage as he lit up…

Osimhen celebrates Christmas with Olusosun Residence Osimhen celebrates Christmas with Olusosun Residence Osimhen celebrates Christmas with Olusosun residence. Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has brought holiday cheer to his hometown of Olusosun in Lagos, as he celebrated Christmas with the local community. The football star, renowned for his humility and connection to his roots, spent the day interacting with residents and rekindling bonds with the neighborhood where he grew up. Videos shared by journalist Laba captured the 25-year-old forward warmly engaging with the locals and exchanging laughs. Osimhen’s visit was marked by a heartfelt sense of camaraderie as…

Daddy Showkey performs to wounded soldiers in Kaduna on Christmas Day Daddy Showkey performes at 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna on Christmas Day Daddy Showkey performs to wounded soldiers in Kaduna on Christmas Day The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna was a beehive of activities on Wednesday, as veteran Nigerian Dancehall musician, Daddy Showkey, serenaded wounded soldiers and their families with good music. The performance by the veteran gala singer was in commemoration of the Christmas celebration and organised by Tribute to Our Troops Foundation in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Defense Staff…

Q3 2024, Nigeria receives $285m foreign capital from African investors –NBS National Bureau of Statistics Q3 2024, Nigeria receives $285m foreign capital from African investors –NBS The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that African investors, excluding those from Nigeria, contributed a notable $285.11m in foreign capital to Nigeria in the third quarter of 2024. This contribution accounted for 22.76 per cent of the total foreign capital inflow into the country, highlighting the significant role played by African nations in the capital importation landscape. An analysis of the latest capital importation report of the NBS noted a decline in Africa’s…

Power: FG budgets N1tn for special interventions, projects Adebayo Adelabu FG budgets N1tn for special interventions, projects. FG budgets N1tn for special interventions, projects. The Ministry of Power plans to allocate a significant portion of its N1.2tn 2025 budget towards financing a range of multilateral and bilateral loan projects to enhance electricity generation and distribution nationwide. It allocated N810bn to fulfil its funding obligations of the $1.74bn World Bank’s Power sector recovery and $2.62m Distribution Sector Recovery Programme loans to improve the technical and financial performance of electricity distribution companies. The DISREP programme seeks to install 3.2 million meters. These…

FELIZ NAVIDAD, NIGERIANS! WITH GLO TVCS. FELIZ NAVIDAD, NIGERIANS! WITH GLO TVCS. Celebratory seasons, such as Christmas and New Year, are times when corporate organisations churn out new television commercials (TVCs) to connect with their customers and share the fun, euphoria and uncommon conviviality of such seasons. One such organization which has over the years used this strategy to great effect is Nigeria’s top telecommunications brand, Globacom. The exciting commercials that the technology company keeps rolling out fan the delight and elation of the season of goodwill. The brand employs the occasion not only to promote brand awareness but to…

Greenwich Group ready to break new territories, celebrates 30th Anniversary L-R: Chairman of Greenwich Group, Kayode Falowo; Mrs. Dorothy Falowo; Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun; Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability of CBN, Phillip Ikeazor & Prof oluwatoyin Ashiru, Pro-chancellor & Chairman of Governing Council of Obabisi Onabanjo University, at an exclusive dinner to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Greenwich Group held over the weekend at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Greenwich Group ready to break new territories, celebrates 30th Anniversary. The Greenwich Group, a leading financial solutions provider in Nigeria, is celebrating 30 years of delivering innovative…