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Children Describe Late Kalabari Queen Princewill as Mother Who Touched Many Lives

Children of the late Queen Florence T.J.T Princewill, wife of the late Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, have described her as a great mother who made a huge impact in the lives of many people, including those she did not personally know. The week-long funeral activities in honour of

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The Future Awards Africa Independent Opens Nominations in Four States

The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) has announced the opening of nominations for its inaugural edition, set to begin on Friday, 27 March 2026, in Abia State, Kano State, Rivers State, and Oyo State. Building on the legacy of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), TFAAi aims to recognise young changemakers driving innovation and progress at

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PMAN to Hold General Congress Meeting in Rivers

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has announced plans to hold its General Congress meeting in Rivers State. According to the association, the meeting is scheduled to take place today at Tamsil Gardens, Abacha Road, by 12 noon. In a joint statement, the Rivers State Governor of PMAN, Mozy B, and the State

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Runsewe explains failed Tiger Woods Nigeria visit

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has explained why plans to bring golf star Tiger Woods to Nigeria did not materialise. He said logistical and funding challenges prevented the proposed visit from taking plac Runsewe noted that the requirements for hosting a global sports icon of Woods’ status

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Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool Selection

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool SelectionPopular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, protesting his alleged exclusion from the selection process for the prestigious Awujale stool in Ijebu land. In his letter, KWAM 1 claimed that influential figures

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Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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Prince Tonye Princewill Returns to Buguma as Paramount Chief

Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill has returned to Buguma in Rivers State to formally assume his role as Paramount Chief, marking a new phase of direct involvement in the affairs of his ancestral community. Princewill, son of the late Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, King Amachree XI, had spent much of his life living and working

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Netflix Is Teaching Us Something About Distribution

By Paul Chimodo For years, discussions about Nigeria’s creative and business ecosystem have followed a predictable path. We celebrate talent. We highlight creativity. We speak endlessly about potential. From Nollywood to Afrobeats, from tech startups to fashion, the consensus is that Nigeria is bursting with ideas. Yet one uncomfortable truth remains largely unaddressed. Talent alone

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Entertainment Expert Ediz Calls for Government-Private Sector Collaboration for Christmas Events in Port Harcourt

Entertainment and hospitality expert Edwin Okoli, popularly known as Ediz, has called for greater collaboration between the government and the private sector to promote events and shows during the Christmas season. Okoli made the appeal during the unveiling of “Christmas in Port Harcourt, the Bond & Brag Edition,” praising residents of Port Harcourt for their

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Group Calls for Fresh Probe into Mohbad’s Death

A civic group, Lagosians for Truth and Justice, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force’s handling of the investigation into the death of singer Mohbad and is calling for a fresh, independent inquiry. The group said the original investigation had major inconsistencies and unanswered questions, including the failure to properly seal Mohbad’s residence, the lack of

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