Category: Entertainment

I5 million people to watch Calabar Carnival live – Commissioner

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Over 15 million people across the globe will watch the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival that will be streamed live on DSTV on Thursday. This was disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Erasmus Ekpang. He further said that hundreds of visitors are already in the state for the main event, tagged: “Carnival Calabar.” The commissioner who described the 20th edition of the carnival as a huge success, said the state is already overcrowded as at Tuesday when the cultural…

Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis is dead

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A Nollywood veteran,Dejumo Lewis is dead.The excellent role interpreter died at age 80 after an undisclosed illness. His death was confirmed by actor Saheed Balogun via his official instagram hand on Saturday. He said, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace.” Dejimo is renowned for his roles in “A Place in the Stars”, ‘Crossroads’, ‘Power of 1’, and most especially for playing the Kabiyesi role in ‘The Village Headmaster.”

Gov Seyi Makinde presents staff of office to new Soun of Ogbomoso

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has officially presented staff of Office to the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III.   The official coronation and presentation of Staff of the Office were held at the Soun of Ogbomoso Township Stadium, Ogbomoso today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.   Oba Ghandi, in his brief titled “My dream and my Reality”, after receiving the instrument and staff of Office from Governor Makinde, expressed gratitude to God and all who have made the day a reality.   He…

Culture and identity of Gbagyi\ Gwari in FCT, Abuja. By Mercy Tartsea Anshase & Afolashade Afolabi.

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Cultural identity refers to share beliefs norms, value and practice that define a group of individual often linked by ethnicity or religion, the identity shapes individual perception of themselves and their relationship to the world influencing their behaviors attitudes interactions with people. Gbagyi /Gwari people are found all over the places in Nigeria, especially western parts of Abuja , Niger state ,Kaduna state, part of Kogi state and Nasarawa state. Gbagyi/Gwari”s major towns include Minna, koru, kuta, kwaliu, Gawu, Gusssiro , Gwada, Guni, Fuka, Galkogo, Mailkula,Maita, Usafafa, Mpape, Bwari, Suleja,…

Top Govt Functionaries, Celebrities, Others Set for Okpe Language Movie, Izede Efe Premiere

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By Ebireri Henry Ovie     Top government functionaries, business moguls and celebrities will on Sunday, November 26, 2023, view the first-ever screenings of Okpe Language movie, Izede Efe.   The event will take place at Wetland Event Centre, Sapele between 12 noon and 5.00 PM.   “Political and traditional leaders, community and religious leaders as well education administrators and students’ leaders will step out of their houses on Sunday, November 26, 2023” a statement by the Executive Producer of the movie, Barrister Kingsley Akpederin said.   “The stars of…

Calabar Carnival : Gov Otu woos Investors with Tax Holidays

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Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has offered global investors willing to invest in the state of a tax haven.   Gov Otu made the commitment when he hosted top global CEOs in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, at a breakfast meeting aimed at enhancing the tourism fortunes of the state. Speaking with the investors,the Governor said”Your presence here speaks volume of your confidence and support for my administration. I don’t take that for granted at all. For those of you willing to do business in Cross River State,…

ARAB TO NUPE By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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Woga e wagan Dandan wo e nyi u jinfo, wun gonyi na wo a gan nya ezazhi ba, ke nya wotso lugwa na a. (To preserve a culture, you don’t need much from borrowing when you have yours_aim)   ARABIC NUPE 1. Harram Elekpe 2. Hazaba Fanni 3. Hakika Acin 4. Lefi/Zunubi Leba 5. Zina Ecinda 6. Wufi Gafi 7. Hankali Ekpyada 8. Sama Efinti 9. Ibada Sokowun 10. Sallah Sokowun 11. Azun Eminwan 12. Masallaci Sokowunba 13. Liman Ndaman 14. Ladan Ezayici 15. Aljanna Eminmanwo 16. Halamari Kpikpa 17.…

4th Edition of Badagry Door of Return festival will be the biggest tourism event – Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) said the 2023 4th Edition of Badagry Door of Return festival scheduled to hold from the 19th to 21st October, if properly harnessed, could be one of the biggest tourism events in Nigeria . Dabiri-Erewa stated this at a joint Press Conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Lagos.   The NIDCOM Boss explained that, “the Door of Return, which sigfnifies the joy of return to the motherland, is about receiving our brothers and sisters that were taken away as…

Emir Awwal Ibrahim: The Erroneously Rejected Corner Stone By Ibrahim Musa

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It all started on the demise of Alhaji Ibrahim Dodo Musa, the 7th Emir of Zazzau-Suleja from Abu-ja Ruling House. Many dignitaries thronged into Suleja for condolences among whom was Late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi one time Civilian Governor of the old Kano State. After condoling the relevant people, he proceeded to the home of Late Shu’aibu Barde who was the then Galadiman Zazzau-Suleja and Chairman of the King Makers. Interestingly, he was a Teacher to Malam Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim, Dallatun Zazzau-Suleja then. The regards and respect that he never…

He married the money,By Funke Egbemode

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Tunji – T.J for short- had always seen a bright future for himself in Nigeria. Not even SAPA could make him JAPA. He knew where he wanted to go and had a map even Google would be proud of, of how he’d get to his destination. So, while all his friends and peers were testing the waters of cybercrime and considering yahoo-plus and its gory gruesome details, T.J had his eyes peeled for how he’d move from his ‘near Lagos’ Boys Quarters’ apartment to Ikoyi, Lagos. Yes, you heard that…