Month: June 2022

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Entertainment

Amazon Prime has announced its anticipated pioneer slate of commissioned projects in Nollywood.

Amazon Prime has announced its anticipated pioneer slate of commissioned projects in Nollywood. The streamer recently confirmed a partnership with BB Sasore and Derin Adeyokunnu's Nemsia Studios which would see the studio produce three Amazon Prime Original films. The Director of Content Acquisition of Prime Video Ayanna Lonian said they were very excited to collaborate with Nemsia Films on the pioneering slate deal, which would complement their growing lineup of […]

todayJune 22, 2022 3

Entertainment

Moses Babatope Selected as Juror For Emmy Awards.

Nigerian film executive, Moses Babatope has been selected as one of this year's International Emmy Awards' juror. The FilmOne Entertainment Managing Director is the newest Nollywood industry powerhouse to join over 1,000 television professionals selected by the Academy's judging department. Usually selected from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including the internet, mobile, technology and a wide range of cultural backgrounds, the jury represent current […]

todayJune 22, 2022 5

Sports

North London side Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Fabio Vieira.

North London side Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in a 34.2million pounds deal. Porto released a statement on 17 June saying the Gunners would pay an initial 29.9million Pounds for the 22-year-old, with the rest in potential add-ons. Arsenal have now announced Vieira has signed a long-term contract with them, with Manager Mikel Arteta saying they were excited that they have identified and signed […]

todayJune 22, 2022 17

Sports

Golden Eaglets Books WAFU B U-17 Final with Win Over Cote D’ivoire.

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are through to the final of the WAFU B U-17 Championship after rallying back from a goal down to beat Cote D’ivoire 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the Cape Coast Stadium yesterday evening. The Golden Eaglets also booked a spot at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations following the win. The Ivorians took the lead from the penalty spot in the second minute, but […]

todayJune 22, 2022 8

Foreign

Australia’s energy market operator says it will lift its suspension of the country’s main wholesale electricity market

Australia's energy market operator says it will lift its suspension of the country's main wholesale electricity market tomorrow before a final decision is made as its power crisis eases. In a shocking move last week, it suspended trading on the platform following a surge in prices, Officials also urged people in the state of New South Wales to conserve power over concerns about shortages. In a statement yesterday, the Australian […]

todayJune 22, 2022 1

National

Archbishop Chukwuma Warns Against Revolution as A Result Of Worsening Poverty Situation.

Following the level of political, socio economic and security challenges bedeviling the nation, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has cautioned that a revolution that will reshape the state of the country is almost here. While noting that the church is very much concerned about the state of the nation, Chukwuma during his pre-Synod press conference […]

todayJune 22, 2022 13

Politics

The head of Voter Education, INEC Enugu has assured that INEC will issue PVC’s in readiness of the 2023 General Election.

The head of Voter Education, Independent Electoral Commission, INEC in Enugu State, Chukwuka Achumie has assured that the Commission will do all in its powers towards ensuring that all registrants who have attained 18 years and above duly registered and issued with their Permanent Voters Card in readiness of the 2023 General Election. Achumie who gave the guarantee while addressing protesting youths who besieged the Commission’s headquarters in Enugu to […]

todayJune 22, 2022 38

Foreign

European Union Urges Nigerian Youths to Get Their PVC Ahead Of 2023 Elections.

The European Union EU has charged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards, register and vote on the election day come 2023 general elections. The EU in a statement issued yesterday by its press officer, Modestus Chukwulaka, pledged to support the mobilisation of voters to fully participate in the polls, adding that it would embark on the Youth Vote Count Campaign 2.0, organised in collaboration with Independent National Electoral Commission […]

todayJune 22, 2022 7

Politics

President Buhari is seeking the confirmation of seven ministerial nominees from the 9th Assembly.

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the 9th Assembly seeking the confirmation of seven ministerial nominees. The nominees are, Henry Ikechukwu from Abia State, Umana Okon Umana of Akwa-Ibom State, Ekuma Joseph of Ebonyi State, Goodluck Obia of Imo State; Umar Yakub of Kano State, Ademola Adegorioye of Ondo State and Odo Udi from Rivers State. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has nominated Philip Aduda as the new minority […]

todayJune 22, 2022 5

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