The winner of the 2018 edition of the #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon has emerged. He is Kenyan athlete, Godfrey Chirchir Kiprotich. The 32 year old former IAAF World Half Marathon Champion finished first at two hours eight minutes. He takes home $50,000 prize money. Congrats to him! 751 Views
That the annual Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) has shifted base from Lagos is like stating the obvious. It actually makes no news that the Capital City, Abuja was the first stopover for NBMA’s moving train. It was fun, frills and thrills when the 6th edition was held in 2016 at the Capital city of Nigeria. As the annual Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) gathers momentum, this is to invite nominations for the seventh Edition scheduled for May 2018. The deadline for all award nominations/ self nominations is February 28, 2018. However, the highly anticipated 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) is to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The choice of Ibadan is important as it is a city with many firsts. 738 Views
The 28-year-old has joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund on a long-term contract for a club-record fee. Arsenal\’s second signing of the January transfer window, Auba is one of the world’s most highly-rated strikers. He scored 98 goals in 144 Bundesliga games for Dortmund and had a hand in 172 goals in 213 matches in all competitions for his former club. That works out at an average of 96 minutes per goal or assist. Auba is the Gabon captain and all-time top goalscorer, and became the first Gabonese winner of the African Footballer of the Year award in 2015. 374 Views
The management of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has warned its staffs from spreading stories that may impact negatively on the corporate existence of Nigeria and to the embarrassment of the NTA. Below is the copy of the circular issued penultimate Monday 15th January 2018. 400 Views
The Director General, NBC, Mall. Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, today, 22nd January 2018, met with the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Alhaji Adedayo Thomas and the Director General/Executive Secretary of the Board of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs. Roli Bode-George, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja. 469 Views
NTA veteran broadcaster Cyril who retires some years back is set to marry yet another TV broadcaster with NTA. The Network news and TuesdayLive veteran, Stober had his traditional wedding yesterday with Elizabeth Banu in preparation to their up coming white wedding. 451 Views
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the 2019 general elections timetable and schedule of activities. 421 Views
Author and Vlogger Toke Makinwa marked her late mother, Modupe Makinwa‘s posthumous birthday with an emotional message. The OAP took to Instagram today, Thursday, August 31, 2017. Recall that in her book \”On Becoming\” she revealed they, the media personality and her siblings, lost their parents to a fire when they were only kids. Now, she’s written about how much she misses her mother and wondered just how close they would be if she were alive. She wrote, \”I called you in prayer today mama, if you were here you\’ll be a year older but you not so I pray for your soul. My beautiful Rose Happy Birthday Mama, as I grow older I miss you more than words can tell, I wonder how close we would be if you were here, I carry you in my heart always I celebrate you every day. You served God, you were kind and your light shines still. Keep resting, keep praying for us, keep watching over us #August 31.\” Meanwhile, Toke Makinwa is currently on set of her acting debut film titled, \”Makate Must Sell.\” Directed by Don Omope, who produced the highest grossing Nollywood movie \”The Wedding Party,\” \”Makate Must Sell\” assembles some popular comedy actors. The film features Makinwa alongside Toyin Aimakhu, Etim Effiong, Charles Okocha, Bisola Aiyeola, Nedu of Wazobia, Chigul among others. \”Makate Must Sell\” won\’t be her first screen appearance in Nollywood. In 2015, she made a cameo appearance on Funke Akindele\’s hit TV series, \”Jenifa\’s Diary,\” sharing a scene with Akindele and Juliana Olayode. 414 Views
Another woman has come forward to accuse a Nollywood filmmaker of sexual harassment. Writing on social media, Lawal Dolapo accused veteran actor Yemi Solade of demanding for sex in exchange for a movie role. Dolapo claims the actor invited her to a guest house, and when she said he was like a father to her, he said: \”“I know my children, and you are not one. If you want a role, then come.” Dolapo wrote: \”Okay, I saw a post about Yomi Fabiyi on @instablog9ja and I felt like talking about mine. Years ago when the drive to become an actor was high, I believed in myself so much, I was going for auditions, getting call backs and anytime I was called on to set, something about school will set in. I saw this man’s page, I mean the almighty @yemi_solade and I noticed he had his BBM pin on his bio, as a hustling girl, I sent him request, he accepted, it felt like heaven on earth, I felt like my prayers were about to be answered. I sent him accolades first, you know na, next thing I said, sir, I’ll like to be featured in movies, he said that’s not a problem, I should meet him up somewhere around Ajah. Cross-checking the address, it was a guest house, I said, sir, you are like my father(I was about 20yrs old then), uncle said and I quote “I know my children, and you are not one. If you want a role, then come” Emi Arike, if I’ll sleep with a man for something, then it’s not going to be something I can get by myself I was shook!!! Mehn!!! The same man that flaunts his family on his page? That day I told myself, these nollywood actors can never be trusted.\” Yemi Solade has denied the accusation, accusing bloggers of paying her, and threatening lawsuit. He wrote: \”I congratulate the new CELEBRITY on the bloc! Her intentions would be her undoing. The Cocoyam leaves had had water within before the rainy season. I wish her all the best. I thank you guys who know one or two things on how we work. I live on Gowon Estate, Egbeda…. Work all over the world and we are camped in hotels for the duration of work….. I need not dwell on this NUISANCE VALUE gist. This is NOT how Funke Akindele – Bello, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade – Ekeinde and their likes got into public consciousness…. My dear sisters did the needful by training in film schools, acquiring film education and today the world celebrates them. I wish this Dolapo Lawal success in her new status…. Welcome to the world of CELEBS…. I hope the bloggers paid her handsomely. You will be the first to run her sadness when she lands in court.\” Also commenting on the post, Yoruba actress Folake Daramola called out the accuser, asking what she intends to achieve and if she has evidence. \”You\’re very silly for this. What do you want to achieve with this? What evidence do you have? Stupid idiot,\” Daramola wrote. Since the New York Times published allegations of sexual harassment against media mogul Harvey Weinstein by dozens of women, several other men, including Yomi Fabiyi and Nick Mutuma, have been accused of assault by women from all over the world. 353 Views
Her beauty never fails to radiate where ever she goes or in any of her numerous stunning photos. Funke Akindele on our photo of the day shares with us how a selfie is supposed to look like. She looks stunning with her ever bright smile. She is a priceless to watch on the red carpet as she always looks ready for it. She isn\’t just beautiful, she also has a huge sense of humor which has made her a household name with the famous movie \”Jenifa\” which she has also turned in to a T.V. drama series. It would surprise you to know that Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa, has reached 4 million followers on the social media platform – Instagram. This made her be the most followed female Nigerian celebrity and third most Nigerian celebrity on Instagram. She uses her Instagram account to uploaded snippets of her upcoming movies and series of Jenifa\’s Dairy. Thus, granting her fans and followers an opportunity to see behind the scenes of some of her projects. 399 Views
