By Benjamin Njoku The President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Uche Agbo, is calling on insurance companies to stop using a one-size-fits-all approach and design policies that fit the realities of Nigeria’s entertainment sector. Agbo made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President […]

…Plans to mark 30 years in showbiz, confirms 2Baba management deal By Benjamin Njoku Veteran showbiz entrepreneur and entertainment promoter, Kehinde Adegbite, popularly known as Mallam Yankee, says his proudest achievement after three decades in Nigeria’s entertainment industry is the number of stars he helped discover and build. Speaking with Entertainment Plus, ahead of activities […]

The Cross River State Security Service, in collaboration with other security stakeholders, has inaugurated the Central Planning Committee for the 2026 Cross River State Security Summit. At the inauguration, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Content Development and Archiving, Beatrice Akpala, was appointed Chairman of the Central Planning Committee. The 2026 Security Summit, themed […]

By Chioma Obinna The Executive Director of UNICEF, Catherine Russell, has called for sustained investment in Nigeria’s children, describing the country’s youthful population as its greatest opportunity for future economic growth, innovation and national resilience. Russell, who concluded a working visit to Nigeria on Thursday, said the country had made encouraging progress in key child […]

By Jimoh Babatunde LAGOS – Lagos Continental Hotel has been named the Best Luxury Business Hotel in Nigeria 2026 at the Hotel Managers Conference (HMC) Africa 2026, in recognition of its excellence in luxury business hospitality. The award was presented by the Convener of HMC Africa, Mr. Oluwagbenga Sunday, during the conference held at the […]

By Benjamin Njoku UK-based Nigerian theatre artist and cultural advocate Daniel Okezue, has been named Chief Host of the 2026 Bradford African Festival of Arts, BAFA following his successful outing at the 2025 edition. The festival will bring together thousands of visitors from across the United Kingdom and beyond for a vibrant celebration of creativity, […]

By Juliet Ebirim Over the past month, the Captain Pepple Open Football Tournament has drawn youths, families and football enthusiasts from across Old Port Harcourt Township, turning local football grounds into gathering points for sport and community interaction. The competition featured 16 teams, including Tammy Prime FC, Yam Zone United, Graceland FC, Blessed FC, AMA […]

By Theodore Opara The Chinese advancement in the automotive industry has become a serious concern to the Japanese auto manufacturers as they feel threatened by the quality of vehicles being produced by the Chinese. According to the Japanese, unless something is done urgently, they might not survive the competition.The alarming rise of Chinese automakers has […]

By Adesina Wahab Women have been urged to pursue knowledge, embrace purposeful leadership and remain steadfast in the face of life’s challenges in order to make meaningful contributions to their families, society and national development. The charge was given by the Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, during the 2026 […]

Independent recording artist AyBangz has continued to expand his profile through festival performances, industry showcases and award nominations across Scotland.

By Benjamin Njoku After sold-out runs in Lagos and South Africa, “Dear Kaffy: Diary Of A Single Woman’ is crossing the seas. Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions will stage the critically acclaimed play for “mited three-day engagement at the Shaw Theatre on Euston Road, London, from August 7 through 9, 2026.with performances daily at 3:00 pm and […]

By Theodore Opara Kia Corporation (Kia) has earned a Red Dot Award 2026: Design Concept for the Kia Vision Meta Turismo, with the futuristic sports sedan concept recognized in the ‘Cars and Motorcycles’ category. Recognition from the acclaimed international design body underscores Kia’s global design leadership and reflects the continued relevance of the brand’s ‘Opposites […]

FirstBank Nigeria, which promotes the activities of SMEs, youth empowerment, entertainment, creative and other sectors in the country for economic growth and national development recently took a bold step to sponsor the inaugural edition of Theatre @ Eko, and commemorated Eko Hotels & Suites 50th anniversary celebration for its impact in the hospitality industry in Nigeria.

By Esther Onyegbula Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) will on July 25 launch the WEEPOO Pee-to-Power Project and lead a 10-kilometre WEEPOO Walk Against Open Defecation in Lagos State as part of efforts to promote sustainable sanitation, improve public health and advance environmental innovation. The project, to be unveiled at its Ojota […]

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the apex representative body of Nigerian students across tertiary institutions in the country, has officially inaugurated its 2026 national leadership, marking the beginning of a renewed era of visionary, accountable, and purposeful student representation. The inauguration ceremony held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, attracted […]