Category: Entertainment

NYSC unveils maiden movie “A Call To Service

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The National Youth Service Corps has officially unveiled its maiden movie titled, “A Call to Service”. The Scheme said it would continue to sensitize members of the public on their expected roles and responsibilities as spelt out in the NYSC Act Cap N84 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and the NYSC Bye-Laws. It also reiterated its commitment towards encouraging the youths to be vanguards of patriotism, national unity, peace and cohesion, which are hallmarks of the National Service. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this in Abuja…

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Baba Suwe dies at 63

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Ace Yoruba comic actor, Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe is dead. The announcement was made a few minutes ago when his son, Adesola Morenikeji Omidina took to his Instagram page to announce the sad news. He was born on August 22, 1958, in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up but hails from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Omidina had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High…

Sunday Dare hails Saidi Balogun on Online Movie Premier, says it’s a youth instructional

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Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has expressed his delight on the premiere of Saidi Balogun’s new movie ‘Online” The Minister stated that the movie highlighted the possible dangers that came with the virtual world and insights into how families can navigate these dangers. He reiterated that: The Internet has come with its immense benefits but young people must have their whits about them in order to be one step ahead of the perils that may accompany the opportunities offers ‘ Saidi has accomplished what many more…

Mentor Coach ,Olayode Abdulrasaq bags National Public Service Award 2021

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By Fatima Abubakar,Abuja Olayode AbdulRasaq Oluwole,an Owode-Yewa Ogun state born Abuja based Mentor Coach/Family Counselor, and On Air Personality(AOP) was on Thursday 28th October, 2021 honoured at 2021 NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS & SUMMIT held in Abuja. Olayode who was among other distinguished Nigerians honoured at the event, bagged the Public Service Ambassador Award,and also conferred with Honourary Doctorate Degree In Leadership And Good Governance. Olayode Abdulrasaq popularly known as Philosopher King commended the organizers of the award, he said the award will spur him to do more. ” I…

NYSC DG bags Sun Award for Public Service

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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has again received another accolade to his already long list of honours as he was presented the Sun Awards 2020 for Public Service by the Publishers of The Sun Newspapers at a grand ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday. In a short video aired before the Award presentation, Management of the SUN Newspapers said General Ibrahim was considered for the award because of the unprecedented changes he has brought to the National Youth Service Corps as the 18th Chief…

BREAKING: Benue born model, Esther Daniels wins International Crown

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A Nigerian model, Esther Ene Daniels, on Saturday, emerged the Face of Unity Global for the year 2021.   Miss Daniels, a native of Otukpo in Benue State, Nigeria, beat 50 other contestants from various countries in an online poll that lasted for one month. The organizers of the pageantry announced Miss Daniels’ victory early hours of Saturday, via the official website www.faceofunityglobal.org and their official social media handles, adding that a “date for the coronation ceremony would be announced shortly”.   According to the organisers, Queen Igodan and Kauna…

Gov Wike voted 2021 Best Performing Governor of the Year

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The organizers of Nigeria Service Awards, COA Media has announced Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike as winner of 2021 Best Performing Governor of the Year. Cletus Akhimien, Convener of the NSA and Executive Director, COA Media, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Jos. after a 14 Day Voting by Nigerians via the organization’s several social media handles and email.Governor Wike emerged the winner out of five nominees. Gov Nyesom Wike beat other nominatees as a result of his service with sterling record of leadership style in delivering…

Gov Bello mourns death of Jukun’s Paramount Ruler, Dr. Shekarau Angyu

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has mourned the demise of the Paramount and Supreme Ruler of Jukun Race and Chairman Taraba State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Angyu, Kuvyo II (CON) who passed away on Sunday at the age of 84 The Governor’s message was conveyed in a press statement signed on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu, where he described the death of the late king as a loss to the Nation Governor Bello expressed that the Royal father was a renowned man of…

MEET THE OBALEO-ELECT, Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI,

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Today October 08, 2021 Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI, the only child of his late parents was elected as the OBALEO of Erinmope-Ekiti in Moba LGA of Ekiti State.   Dr. Aniyi holds a doctorate degree in Communication Arts with specialization in International Communication and Media Studies. His other academic interest includes political and policy communication. He previously, was a journalist and publisher before moving to the academics. He was a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti before moving to Elizade University where he taught Mass Communication. In 2019, he was…

BREAKING : Niger Govt announces Mohammed Barau Kontagora as 7th Emir Of Kontagora

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Mohammed Barau Kontagora has been annouced as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate. Recall that the selection of the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora was held on Sunday 19th of September, 2021 in Kontagora. The selection was done by the Kingmakers of the Kontagora Emirate in line with the Customary Laws and Practice of the Kontagora Emirate. However, some aggrieved contestants to the stool petitioned the Governor of Niger State alleged some irregularities in the selection process. In response to the petition, the Governor acting on section…