Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

AMAA: Africa Film Academy calls for submissions ahead of its 20th edition AMAA The Africa Film Academy (AFA), has called for submissions ahead of its 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The organisers of the annual award ceremony also unveiled plans and activities for the 2024 edition. According to a statement, Shaibu Husseni, the director-general of the Nigeria Film and Video Censor Board, will return as the head of AMAA’s college of screeners for the 20th edition. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, the designated CEO of the AFA board, said the decision to unveil the activities ahead of AMAA 2024…

AFCON: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles Super Eagles players with President Tinubu and VP Kashim Shettima at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday rewarded each player of Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles with a national award, a plot of land and a flat in appreciation of their performance at the just concluded 2023 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) hosted by in Cote d’Ivoire. Super Eagles lost the trophy to the host nation at the final of AFCON 2023 played at the Abidjan Stadium last Sunday. But while receiving the team at the Presidential Villa…

Dare Adeboye Foundation Supports Students from 150 Families with Scholarship in Ogun The future of Ogun State shone brightly on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Dare Adeboye Foundation Scholarship Scheme Award Ceremony that took place at the Redemption City of God, Ogun State, Nigeria. Established in memory of the late Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye, son of renowned Pentecostal leader Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the foundation ignited dreams and celebrated academic excellence during an event that recognized exceptional senior secondary students from underprivileged backgrounds across Ogun State by empowering them with financial support to pursue their academic dreams. The sum of 50,000…

See Seven Tips On How To Lower Blood Pressure WALK AND EXERCISE REGULARLY Exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower high blood pressure. Regular exercise helps make your heart stronger and more efficient at pumping blood, which lowers the pressure in your arteries. REDUCE YOUR SODIUM INTAKE Salt intake is high around the world. This is largely due to increased consumption of processed and prepared foods. Many studies have linked high salt intake with high blood pressure and heart events, including stroke. DRINK LESS ALCOHOL Drinking alcohol can raise blood pressure and increase the risk…

Abuja Body of Comedians Congratulate New CP Benneth The Abuja Body of Comedians (ABC) has congratulated the newly deployed commissioner of police (CP) Benneth Igweh to the nation’s capital and urged him to intensify the ongoing efforts at making the city safe for all. While recalling the CP’s track record in fighting crime, appealed to him to apply the vigour and tactics in routing out all forms of criminalities in Abuja. The group’s president, Onome Ohwodo popularly called MC Onome Da Saint in a statement at the weekend, particularly charged the police boss to tackle kidnapping, banditry and “one-chance” a…

Veteran Actor Charles Inojie To Host LOVE & MEDICINE Event Renowned Nollywood actor and director, Charles Inojie, is set to host “LOVE & MEDICINE,” a night of music, comedy, and health and wellness. The news reports that the event which was organised by Island Tranquility Integrated Wellness Solutions and Trophies and Classics Entertainment, will feature discussions on health and wellness in the industry. Veteran actress Kate Henshaw, AGN’s Director of Public Communications, will deliver a paper. Dignitaries attending include Chief Dr. Emeka Rollas, Dr. Victor Okhai, Amb Blessing Ebigieson, and Segun Arinze. Special guests include DG of the National Film…

Fubara approves promotions and N30,000 minimum wage for workers with immediate effect, still adding more… Governor Fubara and leaders of Local Government staff in Rivers Local Government workers in Rivers State were thrown into jubilation on Monday following approval of their immediate promotion with the full financial benefits by Governor Siminalayi Fubara The Governor also approved the immediate implementation of N30,000 minimum wage for local government workers. Fubara gave the approvals during a meeting with NULGE leadership and principal officers of the Local Government Councils held at the banquet hall of Government House, Port Harcourt. He also approved the immediate…

GAC Motor Celebrates Funke Akindele’s Hallmark Movie ‘A Tribe called Judah’ On the 7” of February 2024, the giants of Filmmaking in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry gathered at the world class GAC Motor G-Style Showroom to celebrate the monumental success of Funke Akindele’s latest film, “A Tribe called Judah.” GAC Motor Nigeria, leading automobile brand partnered with Filmone, Nigeria’s biggest film distribution business for this exclusive event aptly titled “A Toast to Funke Akindele; with top Nollywood actors and Industry legends such as Sola Sobowale, lyabo Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, Bisola Ayieola, Enyinna Nwigwe, Timini Egbuson, Adduni Ade, others and…

Entrepreneurship: Isime And Sir Dustin To Host Global Entrepreneurship Festival, Networking In a groundbreaking collaboration bridging continents, Nigeria’s esteemed actor, model and TV personality, Nancy Isime, will be teaming up with America’s renowned social entrepreneur, TV host and the Editor-in-Chief of Monaco Voice Magazine, Sir Dustin Plantholt, to co-host the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Nigeria. This exciting event is set to be a fusion of cultural insights, entrepreneurial expertise, and global innovation. Nancy Isime, an influential name in Nigeria, brings her charismatic charm and wealth of experience as a TV personality and advocate for entrepreneurship to the forefront. Her…

Messi: Lionel Gets Open Invitation To Play At Paris 2024 Olympic Messi Lionel Messi has an open invitation to play with Argentina’s Olympic squad this summer, according to Albiceleste under-23 coach Javier Mascherano. Argentina beat reigning gold medallists Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot at the Olympic Games in Paris. “Everyone already knows my relationship with Leo [Messi], the friendship I have,” Mascherano said. “A player like him has the doors open to accompany us [at the Olympics], then it will obviously depend on him and his commitments,” he added. Messi, who captained his country to their third World Cup…