20 m. ago Nigeria Bids To Host 2031 African Games After Commonwealth Suffers Setback

Following an unsuccessful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which were awarded to India, Nigeria has formally submitted its proposal to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games. This move signals the nation’s ambition to welcome Africa’s premier multi-sport event once again, nearly 25 years after successfully staging the […]

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30 m. ago Uzee Usman Honoured Globally As Nollywood Star Deepens Commitment To Peace, Culture, Youth Empowerment

Nollywood actor, producer, and entertainer. Usman Adeyemi, popularly known as Uzee Usman, has continued to attract global recognition for his outstanding contributions to filmmaking and his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and cultural harmony through the creative industry. Uzee, who has built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s strongest voices for unity and social impact, […]

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41 m. ago Obi Cubana Hosts “Dem Mama” Crooner Ahead of Abuja Timaya Day

Business philanthropist and CEO of the Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has hosted veteran hip-hop musician Timaya ahead of Timaya Day in Abuja. Bayelsa-born international music sensation Timaya is expected to attract notable musicians and others in the entertainment industry from across the country to his Timaya Day Concert in Abuja. […]

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1 hour ago Nigerian creator Belove Olocha wins TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of the Year

Belove Olocha, the Nigerian creator known for her warm presence and incisive pop-culture commentary, has clinched TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of read more Nigerian creator Belove Olocha wins TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of the Year

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2 h. ago Nasarawa First Lady urges support for HPV vaccination campaign

Nasarawa’s First Lady urges stakeholders to support the ongoing HPV vaccination campaign to eradicate cervical cancer in girls aged 9-14 across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-first-lady-urges-support-for-hpv-vaccination-campaign/

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9 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Runsewe highlights areas to reposition Nigeria as global tourism force

•Musawa lauds his contribution IN its tourism innovative and practical-driven remarks at the 2025 Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja, former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe private and public stakeholders spellbound when he mounted the podium Organised by the Federation of Tourism […]

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12 h. ago DAWN, stakeholders worry over dwindling standard of primary education in Southwest

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) and other education stakeholders have voiced concern over the declining state of primary education in the Southwest. At a symposium held in Ibadan with the theme Retrospections and Projections of Universal Basic Education in South West, speakers reflected on the Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy introduced 70 years […]

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12 h. ago FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

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14 h. ago Fubara Seeks Support For Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment To Inclusive Development

He said his administration is willing to work with all pro-Tinubu groups and stakeholders committed to the President’s re-election. The post Fubara Seeks Support For Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment To Inclusive Development appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago OpenAI, Disney To Let Fans Create AI Videos In Landmark Deal

The deal marks the first time a major entertainment company has embraced generative AI at this scale, licensing its fiercely protected characters The post OpenAI, Disney To Let Fans Create AI Videos In Landmark Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Ckay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ surpasses 1 billion streams on spotify

Singer and songwriter, Chukwuka Ekweani, known as CKay, has set a new record by crossing one billion streams on Spotify with his hit song “Love Nwantiti.” 

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18 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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21 h. ago LASU Management, Students Fume Over ‘Bandits Prank’ Video Shot Inside Varsity

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into outrage following the circulation of a controversial prank video in which a group of young men dressed as armed bandits stormed the campus, sparking panic among students. The video, titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” and uploaded on December 5 by Datreez Entertainment TV, showed men […]

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21 h. ago Alumni Blames Council For Bypassing Mandatory PhD Rule In VC Selection

Concerned Alumni Stakeholders, University of Abuja Worldwide, has condemned what it describes as a clear breach of advertised requirements in the recent appointment of a new substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. The group, in a press statement expressed deep concern that the Governing Council may have overlooked mandatory criteria, thereby plunging the university into one […]

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22 h. ago Over 3000 killed in Southern Taraba since 2019 — Tiv stakeholders

The stakeholders called on governor Agbu Kefas to fasttrack the safe return of the displaced Tiv population taking refuge in

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28 h. ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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51 h. ago Nigeria’s Gaming Ecosystem Expands With New Hubs This Festive Season

As the Christmas season fills the air with celebration, Nigeria’s gaming and creative-tech community is experiencing its own kind of holiday excitement. The year has ushered in real milestones, and this festive period offers the perfect moment to reflect on the growth shaping the country’s digital entertainment landscape. In 2024, Lagos welcomed the Vortex Central […]

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51 h. ago Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Mining Finance Challenges At Forum

Prominent government officials, financiers, and other stakeholders in the mining industry have called for local funding solutions for mining operations in Nigeria and across Africa. This was one of the outcomes of the inaugural Ore Reserve Development Forum (ORDF) Inception Workshop, convened in partnership with the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) under the theme “Building […]

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51 h. ago ‘When CSR is rooted in respect, designed for enterprise, it becomes a covenant’

It is believed that when the right corporate social responsibility (CSR) is done by companies, host communities will see it read more ‘When CSR is rooted in respect, designed for enterprise, it becomes a covenant’

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57 h. ago Blueprint for the continent: EWA 2025 drives talent, capital and policy to ‘Close the Gap’ in African creativity

The inaugural edition of Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) represented a cultural festival as it brought together creators, executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders for a six-day, multi-venue event. Featuring an impressive line-up of stars including Tiwa Savage, Teni, Don Jazzy, Yemi Alade, Waje and Sasha P. Founder of Entertainment Week Africa, Deola Art Alade, said […]

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