Category: Entertainment

BREAKING: Oldest Tortoise In Africa Dies At 344

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A 344-year-old tortoise popularly known as Alagba, in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, is dead. The scared tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on Thursday. The tortoise became a popular breed upon ascension of the throne of the current Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi with the monarch providing good shelter and health support for the tortoise during its sojourn on earth. Confirming the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, the Private Secretary to Oba Oyewumi, Toyin Ajamu, stressed…

FLASHBACK: The Story of the Epic Battle Between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro

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It was in 1974 that the news broke. Chief Bolarinwa Abioro, the Balogun of Ipokia, the Chairman of African Songs Limited, had taken his star musician to court! Everyone who knew KSA knew Abioro. Everyone who knew Abioro knew Sunday Adeniyi. Sunny was the son. Abioro was the father. What could have gone wrong between father and son? KSA was the second artiste to be signed on to the stable of African Songs Limited. Ayinde Bakare was the first. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister was the third. Like most creative people, young…

Let’s Work Hard to Justify Mr. President’s confidence, Minister Charges Staff

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to work harder to justify the confidence of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister, who made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday at his inaugural meeting with the Permanent Secretary and directors of the ministry immediately after he was sworn in by the President, said his re-appointment and subsequent posting to the ministry was a mark of confidence reposed in him by the President. “My charge to all…

Lawan Greets ThisDay Publisher, Obaigbena At 60

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Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Sunday congratulated Mr Nduka Obaigbena, the publisher of Thisday newspapers and President of Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria (NPAN) on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. Senate President in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, noted the contributions of Obaigbena in uplifting the profession of journalism in the country. He said it was significant that in spite of the challenges confronting the media industry which saw to the collapse of many newspapers, Thisday has continued to rise to enviable height. “This…

COA Media Group Opens Nomination For 2019 North-Central Service Award … As its Unveils 2019 North Central Economic & Investment Summit Agenda

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COA Media, organisers of The Plateau Awards, Plateau Leadership Summit and Face of Plateau has opened nomination for the 2nd Edition of the North-Central Service Award 2019.   The nomination will commence on 15th August and end 10th September, 2019. COA Media group at a press conference held in Abuja said the 2019 North-Central Awards will also feature maiden edition of North-Central Economic Development & Investment Summit. According to Executive Director of COA Media, Amb. Cletus Akhimien the Economic Summit will bring together Entrepreneurs, Captains of Industries, Business Moguls and…

Ayinla Omowura & The Untold Story By Dr. Festus Adedayo

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On May 6, 1980, leader of a Yoruba genre of music called Apala, which had quite a sizeable number of cultic following, was stabbed to death on the head with a beer glass cup in a barroom brawl at Ago Oka, Abeokuta. Ayinla Waidi Omowura, son of Yusuff Gbogbolowo the blacksmith and Wuramontu Morenike, had finally been killed by the scary black club of Death which he had sang sarcastically about in two previous vinyls he did before his death. He died at the Ijaye General Hospital, Abeokuta. The Medical…

Amb. Jonathan Daniel Bags Doctorate Degree

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ISMT University, Benin Republic has honoured Amb. Jonathan Daniel Ojadah with a Doctor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Women and Youth Development.   Amb. Jonathan Ojadah Daniel is the President and Founder, A Nigerian NGO, Arise O Nigeria ,established for the empowerment and advocacy of vulnerable youths, women, Promoting Peace and Governance in Nigeria. Arise O Nigeria is endorsed by the United Nations, Africa. Union and the International Human Rights and Peace Commission. The Management of ISMT University,Benin Republic honoured Amb. Jonathan Ojadah Daniel with the Doctor of Science in recognition…

Mobilize Nigerians towards Unity, Peace, Aisha Buhari Urges Artists

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Artistes have been called upon to use their talent and popularity in mobilize Nigerians towards unity, peace, tolerance, and productivity. They were also urged to speak against vices that destroy societies like drug abuse, human trafficking, and child abuse. She made the call during the launch of “Sakamakon Chanji”, a song in support of President Muhammadu Buhari by Northern Nigeria Music Artistes, on Wednesday 31st October, 2018 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Mrs. Buhari believed that the song is a true compliment to this administration, as it highlights…

CHALLENGES OF WOMEN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS MAINSTREAMED ON DAY 3 @ THE Wits’ AFRICAN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE By Omoniyi Ibietan

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This morning, Motunrayo Famuyiwa-Alaka of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism; Juliana Francis of New Telegraph Newspapers; and Pauli Van Wyk of Daily Maverick Scorpio, held participants spellbound at the main auditorium of the Science Stadium at the Wits, in their revealing, candour-laced narratives focused on the global challenging environment in which women have to operate as investigative journalists. Given her biological constitution, the woman journalist faces unfair practices in the workplace – practices that compel her to work harder to justify her competence and retention at the reportorial…

INTERVIEW: Why I met Buhari and what Nollywood needs to improve – Adebayo Salami

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Veteran Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Adebayo Salami, popularly known by his stage name, Oga Bello, recently celebrated his 54th year on stage. The actor who still features prominently in several Yoruba movies has shown no signs of slowing down just yet. The 65-year-old actor welcomed PREMIUM TIMES into his Ikorodu country home where he opened up on his career, family as well as future plans PT: You began acting as far back as 1964 when the profession was yet to be accorded its recognition. Were your parents in support of…