Nigeria: Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
[Premium Times] Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes.
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values
[This Day] The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom.
Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin
[This Day] Benin City — A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin.
Nigeria: ‘Mr Ibu’s Death Shocked Me Because He Didn’t Drink or Smoke’ – Patience Ozokwor
[Premium Times] Patience Ozokwor and the late Mr Ibu were the perfect on-screen couple. Not only did they star in some of Nollywood’s biggest films, but they were also friends and boast a loyal fanbase extending beyond Nigeria’s shores.
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka At 90 – Writer and Activist for Justice
[The Conversation Africa] Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the legendary African author and activist, is proof of what words and acts can achieve in the struggle for justice and human rights. Soyinka, aged 90, embodies unrelenting activism and literary excel…
Nigeria: Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
[Premium Times] Wole Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Tems Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally in 2024 First Half
[Premium Times] Ayra Starr’s and Tems’ albums have been particularly well-received, with several tracks making it to the Global Impact List.
Nigeria: Naija Star Search Season 2 – Top Five Contestants in Final Race for N20million Prize
[Premium Times] The top five contestants, HighCap, Blakk, Clement Daniel, Alaye Baba, and Accolade TMP, are competing for the number one spot.
Nigeria: Bad Roads – Portable Disagrees With Governor Abiodun, Calls Him Out
[Premium Times] “In America, cars don’t get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but bad roads and leaders are making us suffer.”
Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh
[Premium Times] The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC months later, is probably set to make another drift.