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Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has become the first African musician and the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Gram... Read More


Africa Magic sets August premiere for 'Hello Future Me', Sequel to 'Dear Future Me'

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Africa Magic has announced August 31 as the premiere date for 'Hello Future Me', the sequel to its 2025 romantic drama series, Dear Future Me. The 26-episode series will premiere ... Read More


Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget records 14.4% performance in first half of 2026

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The Imo State Government under Governor Hope Uzodimma spent N2.19 billion on security-related services in the first half of 2026, even as the state recorded a 14.4 per cent overall... Read More


Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- A group of retired military personnel converged in Abuja on Wednesday to protest what they described as a disparity in their pension scheme and demanded a consequential adjustment.... Read More


Kosoko, Quadri explain why ailing Ogogo can't be moved despite numerous help offers

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Veteran actors Jide Kosoko and Yinka Quadri have explained why their ailing colleague, Taiwo "Ogogo" Hassan, cannot be moved from his current hospital despite receiving hundreds of... Read More


US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The United States Coast Guard has removed Nigeria from its Port Security Advisory, citing improvements in the country's implementation of effective antiterrorism measures at its po... Read More


US Coast Guard lifts 12-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The United States Coast Guard has removed Nigeria from its Port Security Advisory, citing improvements in the country's implementation of effective antiterrorism measures at its po... Read More


US varsity launches bachelor's degree in content creation

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Arizona State University (ASU), a public research university in the United States, has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate over the value of such a pr... Read More


'I don't snatch husbands; MC Oluomo is the only married man I've dated'- Ehi Ogbebor

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Nigerian interior designer and entrepreneur Ehi Ogbebor has denied claims that she has a history of dating married men, saying transport union leader Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly k... Read More


Weak copyright protection could undermine Nigeria's N1.97 trillion creative economy - Experts

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Experts in Nigeria's creative sector have warned that weak intellectual property protection and widespread copyright infringement could undermine the country's N1.97 trillion creat... Read More