Nigeria: Cross River to Restructure Calabar Carnival After 20 Years
[Premium Times] The Calabar Carnival was initiated in 2005 by the administration of Donald Duke, then-governor of the state.
Nigeria: I’m Now Looking for Money, No More Trouble – Portable
[Vanguard] Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn a new leaf following his release on bail.
Nigeria: Peter Obi Celebrates Babangida, Says Nigeria Witnessed Substantial Growth Under Him
[Vanguard] Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has praised former Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida following his book launch on Thursday, February 20, 2024.
Nigeria: Babangida Admitted Abiola Won June 12 Election in New Book, Osinbajo Reveals
[This Day] Abuja — Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), admitted that the Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola won the June 12, 1993 Presidential election.
Africa: Souleymane Cisse, Father of African Cinema, Dies
[allAfrica] Mali’s renowned filmmaker and director Souleymane Cisse, who is considered one of the pillars of African cinema, died at a Bamako clinic aged 84.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Breaks 16-Year Jinx As First Woman to Win Mobo Best Int’l Act
[This Day] Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has won the award for Best International Act at this year’s MOBO Awards, the British award that honours achievements across “music of Black origins”.
Nigeria: Portable Bows to Pressure, Surrenders to Police
[Daily Trust] Music star, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has finally surrendered to the police.
Nigeria: In Historic Development, Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
[This Day] ·Items represent single largest return of Benin antiquities linked to British expedition
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Portable’s ‘Madman’ Claims, Insist Singer Remains Wanted
[Vanguard] The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed claims by controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment.
Nigeria: Netherlands to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
[Premium Times] “We congratulate Nigeria for being at the forefront of efforts to reclaim colonial looted art.”