Here's when Dare Olaitan's 'Knockout Blessing' will be released in cinemas

A release date has been announced for Dare Olaitan's upcoming film 'Knockout Blessing.'

The movie which features  Linda Ejiofor, Tope Tedela, Demola Adedoyin, Ade Laoye, Meg Otanwa, Udoka Oyeka, Gbenga Titiloye, Tony Akposheri, Bucci Franklin and KC Ejelonu will be released in cinemas on December 28, 20Written and directed by Dare Olaitan, the movie 'Knockout Blessing' is an intriguing tale about three girls on an adventure to survive.

Osun Chief Judge releases 13 inmates from Ile-Ife prison

The Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Oyebola Ojo, on Thursday, ordered the release of 13 inmates awaiting trial from Ile-Ife prison.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inmates that regained freedom were said to have overstayed in prison without trial.

Those released were: Ogundipe Sunday, who spent over eight years without trial over alleged armed robbery,  Ojo Stephen, being in custody for over six years, over alleged armed robbery and Hafeez Kosamotu, was incarcerated for over three  years over alleged conspiracy/murder

Reggae Music officially added by the UN as a cultural treasure worth protecting

The United Nations have included the Reggae genre on its list of international cultural treasures that should be promoted and protected so as not to fade away.

The popular genre which developed in the early 60s from the streets of Jamaica inspired by artists like Toots and the Maytals, Peter Tosh and Bob Marley, has recently been added to the UN's collection of cultural treasures due to its "intangible cultural heritage".

Alhaji Yakubu Oseni: The Rich Profile Of Incoming Kogi Central Senator

Born on 15th May 1975 in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. He is a Public Officer, Tax Administrator, and a Social Reformer. He had his primary education in RCM/LIMB Primary School Okene from 1981-1987. He attended Local Government Secondary School, Upogoro from 1987-1990 for his Junior Secondary School Certificate and later proceeded to Abdulaziz Attah Memorial College Okene from 1991-1993 for the Senior Secondary School Certificate.

Oprah honours Mandela ahead of global charity concert

US television celebrity Oprah Winfrey on Thursday paid emotional tribute to Nelson Mandela as she prepared to host a star-studded concert in Johannesburg to cap celebrations marking 100 years since his birth.

Winfrey will co-host the Global Citizen festival on Sunday, where artists including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Cassper Nyovest, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams and Chris Martin will perform.

The concert is the climax of a year of events celebrating the centennial of Mandela's birth in 1918, and is part of a campaign to tackle poverty, child malnutrition and boost gender equality.

Mr Eazi's announces that his new mixtape ''Lagos To London'' is set to hit 80M streams

Mr Eazi has stated that his recently released project, ''Lagos To London'' is close to hitting the 80 Million streams mark on all streaming platforms less than a month after it was released.

This he announced in a post on his Twitter page on Wednesday, November 29th with the caption,

''We got the Number 1 streaming Project out of Africa ATM!!! Thank You God for Keeping things Running Smoothly.'' he shared.

"If heaven has a radio station, I'm sure she already has a job," says Banky as celebs eulogise Tosyn Bucknor

The service of songs and night of tributes for the late Tosyn Bucknor which was held on Wednesday November 28, 2018, was attended by a number of celebrities.

They took out time to eulogise the late On-Air personality for her strives, achievements. For some, Tosyn was the reason they were able to achieve all they have been able to attain. While for some musicians, they praised for promoting their music without extorting money from them.

INEC promotes 2,209 staff members

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has promoted 2,209 members of staff in its 2018 promotion exercise.

The Commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Member, Information and Voter Education Committee on Thursday in Abuja.

The breakdown of the promoted staff according to Haruna in made up of -847 junior and 1,362 senior staff.

West Africa leaders meet over Boko Haram escalation

Top leaders from Chad, Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon were holding talks in N'Djamena on Thursday to discuss the recent escalation of attacks by Boko Haram jihadists in the Lake Chad area.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Niger's Mahamadou Issoufou flew into the Chadian capital where they were holding closed-door talks with Chad's Idriss Deby and Cameroon's Prime Minister Philemon Yang, an AFP correspondent said.

The meeting, which began during the morning, was focused on "the security situation in Lake Chad", a strategic area where the borders of four countries converge and where there has been a worrying "resurgence" of attacks in recent months, a Chadian diplomatic source said.

Army advises Nigerian media to check their information properly before publishing

The Nigerian Army has called on the media to double check information before publishing stories.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Army headquarters on Facebook on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Army slams SaharaReporters

The Army authorities also reacted to a report published by online media platform, SaharaReporters.

Toke Makinwa says men with money don't complain when they help women

Toke Makinwa is shaking a table that has a lot of men on it as she says men with money don't usually complain when they want to help a woman.

The media personality made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

"You will never hear a guy that has money complaining about women loving money, it's always the Gorillas with coins," she wrote.

Alhaji Yakubu Oseni For Senate Central Senatorial District: Loyal and Supportive To the End

When searching for a loyal, supportive, dedicated, committed, innovative, and resourceful political appointee in the Governor Yahaya Bello led administration, the man Yakubu Oseni is one man that fits the bill.
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Ohanaeze, Afenifere ask Buhari to sack security chiefs over Metele killing According to reports, Boko haram attacked a military base in Metele on Monday, November 19, 2018, killing over 100 soldiers.

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has called on President Buhari to sack Nigeria’s security chiefs over the recent killing of over 100 soldiers in Borno state.

According to reports, Boko haram attacked a military base in Metele on Monday, November 19, 2018.

According to Daily Post, the President of the group, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said “We, the youth under the umbrella of Ohanaeze Youth Council received the news of our soldiers who were massacred last week by the Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri with great shock and wish to issue a statement concerning that, because it is a national loss and a great stain to our security, if not checked.

Oprah Winfrey's mum passes away, says she lived a good life

Oprah Winfrey's mum, Vernita Lee passed away recently and she has expressed her appreciation to everyone, saying that her mother lived a good life.

The media mogul took to her Instagram page on Monday, November 26, 2018, where she thanked everyone for their love and messages since the demise of her other.

"Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lee’s passing. It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now at Peace," she wrote.

3 must see teasers from 'Up North' starring Banky W, Adesua Etomi and Rahama Sadau

Since the completion of the upcoming movie, 'Up North,' the producers, Inkblot productions and Anakle films have released three must see teasers.

The movie starring Banky W and his wife, Adesua Etomi, also features Rahama Sadau, Rekia Attah, Kanayo O Kanayo, BBNaija star, TBoss, Hilda Dokubo, Michelle Dede, Ibrahim Suleiman and Funky Mallam.

Directed by Tope Oshin, 'Up North' was scripted by Naz Onuzo and Bunmi Ajakaiye from an original story written by Editi Effiong.

Ebonyi begins processes of establishing 3 cement factories

The Secretary to Ebonyi Government, Dr Hyginus Nkwokwu, said on Tuesday that the state had begun the process of establishing three cement factories in Nkalagu, Effium and Okpoto.

Nkwokwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki that government had conducted exploration and geophysical surveys for the establishment of the cement factories.

The secretary to the state government said that the factories were located in Ishielu and Ohaukwu Local Government Areas of the state.

He said Ebonyi would, in the next few years, become the number one economy in Nigeria, following the massive economic revolution going on in the state.

Nigerian lawmaker promises to ‘finish' Boko Haram using professional hunting skills

A Nigerian lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Gudaji Kazaure, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint him as head of the task force to ‘finish’ Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast.

Gudaje has a knack for making sensational comments.

In a video shared by a Twitter user, Turaki Hassan, the Jigawa state lawmaker says he hopes to achieve this feat by employing his professional hunting skills and knowledge of the bushes occupied by the insurgents.

“Let the President appoint me. I will delegate a team to go inside the bushes with myself to finish those idiots (terrorists),” Kazaure announced.

Meet Kogi Central Next Senator – The Yakubu Oseni I know

For starters, I first met Honourable Yakubu Oseni in February 2016. That was a period when i was still working as a Political Correspondent with the Graphic Newspaper. I make body to say that the graphic newspaper is one of the best state governments owned newspaper in the entire country today. My brief contact with Hon. Oseni on that faithful day was in line of my duty. Recall that i was covering the then board of internal revenue as part of my official beats. I met Hon. Oseni on his first day in office as the then executive chairman.

Alhaji Yakubu Oseni: A Pencil In The Hands Of God, Loyal And Supportive To The End

When searching for a loyal, supportive, dedicated, committed, innovative, and resourceful political appointee in the Governor Yahaya Bello led administration, the man Yakubu Oseni is one man that fits the bill. He is one man that wore loyalty to Governor Yahaya Bello like a badge of honor. He’s leaving a huge legacy behind in Kogi State revenue services. His achievements as Executive Chairman are as follows:

Nigerian entertainer, Banky W speaks on why he's running for office

Olubankole Wellington, the Nigerian Musician, Actor, Writer, and Director known for his advocacy and passion for voter education, has announced his intention to run for office.

He made the declaration today, Saturday November 10, 2018, during the debut convention of the Modern Democratic Party, a political party founded in 2017 by a consortium of youth associations which pushed for the Not Too Young To Vote bill.

Wellington, 37, will run for a seat in the Federal House of representatives, Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos where he says ‘there’s need for renewed hope and results, just like the rest of Nigeria’.

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Controversial businessman, Pretty Mike and his 'nuns' cause a stir at an event today (videos)

Controversial Lagos businessman, Pretty Mike caused a stir at an event today when he arrived in company of young ladies dressed as nuns. Watch a video of them at the event below