Category: Entertainment
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MOROCCO BEATS SENEGAL ON PENALTIES TO REACH CHAN FINAL AGAINST MADAGASCAR
Morocco advanced to the 2024 CHAN final after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over Senegal, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Kampala. Senegal struck first through Joseph Layousse, but Sabir Bougrine’s long-range strike quickly leveled for Morocco. Both sides battled hard, with goalkeepers making crucial saves, but penalties decided the outcome.…
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KADUNA FILM FESTIVAL DEMANDS RETURN OF MINISTRY FOR ARTS & CULTURE
At the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), organizers called on the Kaduna State Government to reinstate the Ministry for Arts and Culture, which was merged into a broader ministry in 2019. They argue that a dedicated ministry is vital for authentic grassroots support for creatives and for leveraging arts as a tool for social…
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TRADITIONALIST URGES FEDERAL GOVT TO DECLARE PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Mr. Jelili Atiku, renowned traditionalist and artist, has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise indigenous communities by declaring a public holiday honouring their religious celebrations. He says this would promote cultural dignity, national unity, and decolonisation by highlighting Nigeria’s rich indigenous heritage. Atiku emphasised that such a holiday would give marginalised rural communities…
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OSUN GOVT DECLARES WEDNESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR ISESE FESTIVAL
The Osun Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday for the annual Isese traditional festival, allowing worshippers of Yoruba traditional religion to celebrate fully. Commissioner Abdulrasheed Aderibigbe said the day honors the state’s rich cultural heritage and promotes unity. Governor Ademola Adeleke extended warm wishes to festival participants, urging respect and lawfulness during the celebrations.…
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ABUJA BOOKSELLERS INNOVATE TO THRIVE AMID DIGITAL READING BOOM
Bookshop owners in Abuja are adapting creatively to the rise of e-books and digital libraries reshaping how people read. While online access offers millions of titles instantly, traditional bookstores are reinventing themselves as community hubs with poetry nights, writing workshops, and virtual browsing platforms. Owners like Aisha Bagu and Chinedu Paul see print and digital…
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UNESCO RECOGNISES SANGO FESTIVAL AS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY
The UNESCO has officially inscribed Nigeria’s Sango Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The certificate was presented by Minister Hannatu Musawa to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, at the grand finale of the 2025 World Sango Festival in Oyo State. This landmark recognition highlights Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and…
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SHALAMAR SET TO THRILL ABUJA WITH ICONIC 65TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT
Grammy-winning American R&B group Shalamar is back to electrify fans with a nostalgic concert at Abuja’s International Conference Centre on October 4, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day weekend. Known for hits like “A Night To Remember” and “I Can Make You Feel Good,” Shalamar promises a live show packed with classic funk, soul, and dance…
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ICONIC ACTOR TERENCE STAMP DIES AT 87
Terence Stamp, the iconic British actor known for his role as General Zod in the original Superman films and memorable performances in classics like “Billy Budd” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” died on August 17, 2025, at age 87. Celebrated for his intense screen presence and diverse roles over six decades,…
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EBONYI GOV REWARDS D’TIGRESS STAR BLESSING EJIFOR WITH ₦30M, HOUSE & HONOURS
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has honoured Blessing Ejifor, star centre of Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team, with ₦30 million, a duplex home, and induction into the Ebonyi Hall of Fame. At a reception in Abakiliki, Nwifuru also announced ₦50 million funding to build a standard basketball court to nurture young talents ahead of the next…
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130 GOLFERS TEED UP FOR 10TH LGAN WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AKURE
Over 130 golfers, including 60 women and 70 men, have arrived in Akure for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship at Crosscreek Golf Club. The four-day event, themed “Golfing with the Stars,” aims to encourage more women into golf while promoting fitness, stress relief, and mental wellness. The tournament…
