New York Mayor hails Nigeria’s global cultural influence at independence carnival
Mamdani praised and paid tribute to Nigeria’s extraordinary cultural influence across Africa and internationally. The Uganda-born mayor recalled growing up listening to Nigerian music and said he was excited to see some of the country’s stars perform.
Oga Bello lands juicy deal with StarTimes
Veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker and director Adebayo Salami popularly known by his stage name “Oga Bello”, is said to have signed a production deal with Nigeria’s leading pay-TV Company, StarTimes. Although details of the deal have not been made public, it is believed to be a juicy deal worth millions of Naira and will see Oga Bello produce a 26-episode series in Yoruba language exclusively for StarTimes Nigeria
Finance companies seek CBN’s support on cheap funds
Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate access to cheap funds for finance companies.
Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate access to cheap funds for finance companies.
Flood: We’ll dredge Anwai, Amilimocha River— Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, said the Anwai River and Amilimocha Stream in Asaba will be fully dredged to accommodate water that will empty into them from the on-going massive storm drainages being constructed in the state capital.
Mixed fortunes for Team Nigeria
Team Nigeria recorded mixed fortunes at the on-going XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia in the two events they participated in yesterday.
Contempt: Applicants seek to imprison IGP, IPO, Anambra CP
In the committal proceedings (Form 49) filed before the Otuocha High in Otuocha Judicial division, presided over by Justice D.O.C. Amaechina, the applicants, Anayo Nnabugwu, Okechukwu Okereke, Peter Ezeononigbo and others prayed the court to commit the trio to prison for disobeying its earlier order.
