Electricity tariff, fuel price hike: NLC, TUC strike, mass protest begin Sept 28

Labour’s plan  to embark on nationwide strike and mass protest against recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff hike was sealed yesterday, as the highest decision making organ of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, the National Executive Council, NEC, ratified the descision of the Central Working Committee, CWC. It also directed state councils to intensify mobilization of …

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SMART MONEY WOMAN: FIRSTBANK PARTNERS ARESE UGWU, UNVEILS TV SERIES OF THE AWARD WINNING BOOK

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with Arese Ugwu for the TV adaptation of her best seller, Smart Money Woman. The weekly show – in its first season – is billed to premiere on Africa Magic Showcase on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 at 9:30pm. The Smart Money Woman is a programme that shows the experiences, sacrifices, struggles …

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Meet Nedro, Nigeria’s Music Gift to the World

Nigeria born music sensation, Nedro can simply be described as a complete entertainer. With his excellent vocal ability,  electrifying stage craft and appealing physique, he is definitely a bomb waiting to explode. Nedro’s gradual but steady rise to stardom is a grace the stuff of dreams. Despite trying to avoid undue hype and propaganda, his musical achievements within a short …

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The Lessons My Disqualification Taught Me -Erica

Disqualified Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Erica has said that her disqualification from the show taught her to make use of her head more than her feelings. Erica was disqualified from the Big Brother ‘Lockdown’ edition after she flouted major rules of the house. The Abia-born actress even threatened to kill fellow housemate, Laycon outside the reality TV show. She …

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Afro-Fusion Sensation, NEDRO Returns With A Bang

Afro-fusion artiste, Nnaemeka Stanley Mamah better known as Nedro hit the entertainment limelight with release of his debut single ‘Duro Nor’ in 2016 follow d by numerous hits with international superstars; one of his most notable hits being ‘Once Upon A Time’ featuring acclaimed ‘World Best’ Patoranking. The sterling talent and prolific NEDRO who is presently busy working on his …

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Edo Guber Election: How Nigerians can monitor results — INEC

AS the electorate in Edo State file out to vote in their next governor today, all eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deliver on its mandate of conducting a free, fair and credible election. The Commission has dutifully carried out 13 of the 14 scheduled tasks contained in the timetable and schedule of activities for the …

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THE VOICE NIGERIA SEASON 3; REFINING CRUDE MUSIC TALENTS

This feature article by Segun Kasali takes a look at how The Voice Nigeria Season 3 is discovering raw music talent in the country and nurturing them into music superstars in the nearest future. The challenges of cost of production, cost of promotions and especially identification with renowned music record label, amongst others, have been identified as among the many …

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Yoruba Actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina Marries Long Time Boyfriend

Bunkunmi Oluwasina, a Nollywood actress and a singer, is officially married to his longtime boyfriend Ebun. Oluwasina, who came into limelight with the award-winning movie ‘Ayomi’, announced the good news on Thursday morning. Oluwasina penned her love journey and a love note, telling his man he would always choose him over every other man till the end of time. “LOVE …

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FIRSTBANK’S CEO, ADESOLA ADEDUNTAN, BAGS FORBES BEST OF AFRICA AWARD

Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr.  Adesola Adeduntan, has been honoured with the Forbes Best of Africa Award. The award presentation was held on Friday, 11 September 2020 at a virtual event by Forbes in conjunction with the Foreign Investment Network (FIN). The online roundtable discussion themed …

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