Written by Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Hussaini, says Nigerian filmmakers must begin to make films that meet global criteria if the country is to stand a chance at the Academy Awards. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday, Hussaini stressed that entering an award scheme like the … Continue reading “Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED”
Taylor Swift on Friday dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and hooks. The … Continue reading “Taylor Swift Releases 12th Album, ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’”
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok girls remains an indelible scar on his legacy. He spoke on Friday at the public presentation of ‘SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a memoir by former Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Jonathan praised Irabor’s service, noting that … Continue reading “I’ll Die With Scar Of Chibok Girls Tragedy — Jonathan”
The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Friday released a 23-man list of players to execute the October World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The Malian tactician handed a first call-up to Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Adams, with Captain Willian Troost-Ekong leading the list while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan … Continue reading “Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles List For October World Cup Qualifiers”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. They stated this at the unveiling of the book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ authored by a former Chief of Defence … Continue reading “Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism”
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the tinted glass permit. READ ALSO: Police Begin Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement In Niger Delivering the interim order, the court directed … Continue reading “Tinted Glass Permit: Court Orders Police To Maintain Status Quo”
The Niger State Police Command has begun the implementation of the enforcement of tinted glass permits in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, personally monitored and supervised the enforcement of permits within Minna metropolis. READ ALSO: NBA Sues IGP Egbetokun Over Tinted Glass Permit Policy The exercise, which took place at strategic … Continue reading “Police Begin Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement In Niger”
Gunmen have abducted a police officer in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Ezra John, who is attached to the Lade Division, was reportedly whisked away in the early hours of Thursday. READ ALSO: Officer, Four Others Killed As Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station He was said to be returning from official duty … Continue reading “Bandits Abduct Policeman Kwara”
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in “armed conflict” with drug cartels, his administration said in a notice sent to Congress after recent strikes on boats off Venezuela. The letter, a copy of which was obtained by AFP on Thursday, is designed as a legal justification for at least … Continue reading “Trump Declares ‘Armed Conflict’ With Drug Cartels”
A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, with the former lawmaker’s widow left questioning who ordered the killing. French national Lim Kimya, a former opposition parliamentarian in Cambodia, was shot dead on January 7 by Ekkalak Paenoi as the ex-MP … Continue reading “Thai Gunman Jailed For Life Over Cambodian Ex-MP’s Murder”