November 2024 – Page 75

Edo Gov’t Discovers Over 200 Missing Government Vehicles

23.11.2024

The chairman of the Edo State Government’s Vehicle Recovery Committee, Kelly Okungbowa, has revealed that more than 200 government vehicles are currently unaccounted for. Within just 24 hours of its formation, the committee successfully recovered three vehicles which include a Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses in a private residence. Okungbowa disclosed that the...

Lagos Fringe 2024 To Screen 30 Films

23.11.2024

Lagos Fringe, an annual theatre festival that promotes experimental theatre and theatric performances in out-of-the-box, site specific and non-theatric spaces, will screen 30 short films this year. Scheduled to hold at the ex-colonial prison site turned cultural creative space – Freedom Park, the thirty films sourced from Nigeria, Kenya, Canada and the United States of...

Safeguarding Celebrity Mental Health From Social Media Trolls

23.11.2024

Celebrities often face intense scrutiny and negativity on social media, which can significantly impact their mental health. The constant barrage of comments, opinions, and sometimes harsh criticisms can create a toxic environment, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and even loneliness. Unlike the average individual, public figures live their lives under a magnifying glass, where...

Ruger’s Music Video ‘Toma Toma’ Featuring Tiwa Savage At #12 On YouTube

23.11.2024

Ruger’s “Toma Toma” music video featuring Tiwa Savage is trending at #12 on YouTube since its release on November 15. Dubbed a “Brazilian Funk and Afrobeats mix” by netizens, the song which has garnered over 870,000 views on the streaming platform three days after its release, is indicative of Afrobeats abilities to blend with other...

NLC Stands Firm On December 1 Ultimatum

23.11.2024

The national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its December 1, 2024, deadline for state governors to implement the new minimum wage. The Labour Union who disclosed this in a statement issued by NLC’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Benson Upah warned that non-compliance with the directive will not be tolerated....

PDP Govs Reaffirm Commitment To Party’s Unity, Restoring Hope For Nigerians

23.11.2024

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and his Bauchi State counterpart, Governor Bala Mohammed have reassured supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that the party’s Governors and critical stakeholders are committed to re-strategizing to stabilize the party and restore hope for Nigerians. Both Mutfwang and Mohammed made this declaration on Friday during a...

USAID, Ascend Studio Partner On $3.5m Investment In Nigeria’s Film Industry

23.11.2024

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with a Nigerian creative organisation, Ascend Studio, to build the capacities of creatives in the Nigerian film industries. The $3.5m worth of investment programme supported by USAID, titled ‘Africa Creative Blueprint’, is targeted at providing intensive training for 3,500 Nigerian youths in TV production, develop...

‘The Chosen’ World Expands With Spin-Offs On Joseph & Moses

23.11.2024

The world of “The Chosen”, a seven-season historical drama about the life of Jesus Christ and those who knew him is expanding with four spin-offs. The first spin-off is “The Chosen Adventures”, an animated series set to release in 2025. The animation series will be followed by a show titled ‘The Chosen In The Wild’....

Navy Arrests Petrol Smuggling Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

23.11.2024

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) at the coastal waters of Ibaka, in the Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, disclosed it smashed a syndicate specializing in smuggling petroleum products and other contraband goods to Cameroon and other countries within the Gulf of Guinea region. The Commanding Officer (CO) of the Base,...

Miss Universe Runner-up AdetshinaTo Leave Pageantry, Relocate To Nigeria Amid Personal Struggles

23.11.2024

Chidimma Adetshina, the celebrated runner-up at the Miss Universe competition, has made the surprising announcement that she is leaving the world of pageantry behind. In a candid interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina revealed that her journey in the pageant industry has been marked by significant personal challenges, leading her to prioritise her well-being. “The experience...