Category: Entertainment

NCAA to sanction VDM, Mr. Jollof after clash on flight 

Aminu Imam
NCAA to sanction

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), has announced that social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely called Mr. Jollof, will face sanctions after a physical altercation broke out aboard an Asaba–Lagos flight yesterday. In a statement posted on X, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Micheal Achimugu, condemned the incident as “unacceptable behaviour,” stressing that the actions of both men endangered passengers, crew members, and the safety of the aircraft. “There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft.…

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“Why I left Christianity for Islam” – Burna Boy

Aminu Imam
Burna Boy

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that despite converting from Christianity to Islam, he is still on a personal quest for spiritual truth. Speaking in a recent interview with streamer Playboymax, the “Last Last” crooner said that his journey through different religions has only left him with more questions than answers. “Growing up, I was a Christian,; and then I converted to Islam. It’s like I’ve studied it all, but I’m still out here trying to find out what is really going on, you…

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“Coastal communities can earn up to N320m/p.a in carbon credits – Tantita

Aminu Imam
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Carbon sustainability campaign in Nigeria received a boost yesterday, with the suggestion by Tantita Security Services for the adoption of carbon credit schemes, which could see communities earn over N320 million yearly. Executive Director, Operations, Tantita Security, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, made this recommendation while delivering the Guest Lecture at the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) 4th Annual Symposium and Workshop, in Lagos, on Tuesday. In his presentation, titled: Achieving Blue Growth In A Changing Climate Integrating the Coastal Communities, Capt. Warredi disclosed that Tantita Security realized the importance…

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Digital Content: NFVCB vows to sanction streaming services violating laws

Aminu Imam

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has pledged to clamp down on Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services violating the Nigerian digital content law. NFVCB Executive Director, Adedayo Thomas, said this at the closing of the third edition of the NFVCBs Digital Content Regulation Conference on Thursday, in Lagos. At the 3-day conference, which was tagged: NFVCB-NETFLIX Safe Screen and Digital Entertainment Space Forum, Thomas said that the Nigerian creative industry law covered online OTT and streamers, and that the Board was working closely with security agencies to ensure that…

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Singer breaks Felas record, marries 30 women in a single day

Aminu Imam

Popular Nigerian singer, Harrison Tare Okiri, professionally known as Harrysong, is one of the trending conversations online, as he raised the bar by marrying 30 women. This achievement surpasses the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kutis record of marrying 27 wives in a day. The momentous occasion unfolded in a visually captivating fashion, as depicted in a video showcasing Harrysong amidst a gathering of women, all dressed in coordinated traditional attirea distinct symbol of the recently wedded brides. The video, now widely circulated, has sparked extensive speculation and conversation regarding the singers…

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Mohbad: Reps advocates right’s protection, invites NCC

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Late musician Mohbad

The House of Representatives has invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) toward protecting the rights of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbads songs and lyrics. This followed the adoption of a motion by Representatives Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos) at the resumed plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. Moving the motion, Benson, said that Mohbad tragically passed away under mysterious circumstances on September 12 and his name had continued to make headlines and dominate discussions across and beyond the nation. He said there had been protests and procession of youths chanting his name and…

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Reps ban movies featuring ritual killings

Aminu Imam

The House of Representatives has declared a national emergency on ritual killings. This follows the murder of a 20-year-old woman in a suspected ritual killing case that has shocked the nation. It is alleged that those behind the killing had plans to use her body parts in some kind of money-making juju. The National Film and Video Censors Board, (NFVCB), has been directed to be the clearing agent after being ordered to drop all upcoming movies with a killing ritual plot. This decision also follows the consideration of a motion,…

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2023: ‘Nigeria is at rock bottom; get your PVCs’, Falz urges youths

Aminu Imam

Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has urged Nigerian youths to register and get their permanent voter cards (PVCs) ready for the 2023 general elections. He disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview with HipTV, stating that nothing to be scared of as Nigeria cant get any much worse than its current state. The singer said, Everywhere is hot but our heads need to be hotter. Saying weve faced so much injustice is an understatement. Weve seen so much nonsense that the authorities havent owned up…

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Kannywood actress, Sadiyya Haruna, sentenced to 6 months in prison

Aminu Imam

A Magistrates court, sitting at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, has sentenced Kannywood actress, Sadiyyah Haruna, to six months in prison without an option of a fine. She was charged to court for defaming her ex-boyfriend and singer, Isa A. Isa. In a viral video, Sadiyyah was seen calling Isa a homosexual, bastard, and an unrepentant womaniser. She claimed the actor demanded anal sex from her and she shared videos of him all over social media as she continued with the accusations.

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NIMASA D-G gives out daughter, Hadiza, in marriage

Aminu Imam

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh gave out his daughter Hadiza to Abba Kabir Dankaura at a wedding Fatiha, which took place in Kaduna at the weekend. Here are some pictures from the event: Daughter of DG NIMASA, Hadiza Bashir Jamoh; and her groom, Abba Kabir Dankaura; at their wedding Fatiha in Kaduna, weekend. R-L: Ajiyan Zazzau, Alhaji Aminu Sani; DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh; bride, Hadiza Bashir Jamoh; groom, Abba Kabir Dankaura; brides mother, Zulahi Bashir Jamoh; NIMASA Executive Director, Finance…

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