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NFF to Unveil Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi today

Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, has said he would adopt modern football styles, to make meaningful impact and get positive results as the national team coach.

The Nigeria Football Federation will today Monday in Abuja unveil Finidi George as substantive Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, who said this in a statement on Sunday , said the occasion would be witnessed by Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, Permanent Secretary in the […]

10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards List of Winners

AMVCA 2024 winners

The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held today at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. Below is the list of winners: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata) – WINNER Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola) […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive Nigeria 

The couple landed in Abuja on Friday morning, and began their visit with a tour of Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the capital city.

The couple landed in Abuja on Friday morning, and began their visit with a tour of Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the capital city. They were greeted by traditional dancers and met some of the primary schoolchildren. One group of year five pupils told the BBC they were really excited about the […]

Nollywood Films Featured in New York African Film Festival Lineup

The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is set to showcase the vibrant storytelling of Nollywood with the inclusion of three acclaimed films – “Over the Bridge,” “This Is Lagos,” and “Dynamite” – in its lineup of 50 films from over 25 countries.  The festival, which kicked off on Wednesday, May 8, will continue until May […]

Pinnick Backs Finidi’s Decision To Pick Foreign Assistants for Nigerian Team

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick claimed newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George is right to insist on foreign assistants and should be allowed to do so. The 53-year-old Finidi had reportedly turned down the chance to work with some of his former teammates, opting to bring in an […]

Mavin Records celebrates 12 years Anniversary

Mavin Records was founded in 2012 by Don Jazzy as a beacon of creativity and talent in the African music scene. Building on the legacy of the now-defunct Mo Hits Records, Don Jazzy’s vision for the future of Afrobeat took flight, propelling Mavin Records to unprecedented heights. Mavin Records has been a breeding ground for some […]

Nigerian Artist Skales Set to Make Acting Debut in Film ‘Seeking Justice’

Nigerian rapper and singer, Raoul John Njeng better known by his stage name Skales, has announced his acting debut. A few hours before his Instagram announcement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, he posted a video of his severely injured face, without a caption, prompting followers to speculate. He however cleared the air on another Instagram […]

NPFL To Review Players’ Minimum Wage From Next Season

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has revealed plans to upgrade the minimum wage of players in the league from N150,000 to an undisclosed amount, starting from next season. The NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, who disclosed this during a live program on radio yesterday in Lagos, said the current economic situation in Nigeria demands […]

Jide Kosoko The New Masquerade actress, Ovularia, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, yesterday mourned Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘The New Masquerade’, who died at the age of 81. Evoeme’s death was announced by her family on Tuesday, without much details. Kosoko, described the late actress as a disciplined woman who had contributed immensely to the […]

Nigerian Comedian Ali Baba and Wife Dedicate Triplet Sons in Church Ceremony

Nigerian comedian Atunyota Akpobome known as Ali Baba and his wife Mary Akpobome have dedicated their triplet baby boys in church.  The dedication took place at the RCCG Christ The Lord Central Parish in Lagos, marking a special moment for the Akpobome family. Following the solemn dedication service, a joyous reception was held at Jewel […]