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Nigeria: Drama, Not Comedy, Is Nollywood’s Leading Film Genre – Report

[ad_1] The best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Drama was named Nollywood's leading genre in 2023 for dominating 45.5 per cent of the top 44 Nollywood films released at the box office. According to a report by film insights publication In Nollywood's The Industry Journal, the best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Other indices include a top ten rank for over a week and […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Africa: Golden Moments – Three Legendary Nigerian Players in Afcon Finals

[ad_1] The Super Eagles have always found heroes at AFCON tournaments and they are looking for another after the likes of Odegbami, Amuneke, and Mba. As Nigeria gears up for the AFCON final on Sunday evening in Abidjan, this report spotlights three players whose individual brilliance clinched the coveted AFCON trophy for Nigeria on three previous occasions. 1980: Odegbami's Lagos double Segun Odegbami, famously known as "Mathematical," showcased his exceptional talent. His two remarkable goals in the final against Algeria […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Nigeria: A Release By the Nigerian Cardiac Society On the Recently Reported Incidents of Sudden Deaths Associated With Football Matches.

[ad_1] The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly linked with the surge of emotions associated with the Nigeria- South Africa Match during the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) competition holding in Cote D'Ivoire. The society wishes to commiserate with the immediate families of the deceased and the Country at large and pray for the repose of the souls of the […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon Finals – Obi Cancels Abidjan Trip, Mourns Wigwe, Others

[ad_1] The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has canceled a scheduled trip to Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire where he was to watch the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Football tournament, between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Ivorian Elephants. Obi, took to his X handle on Sunday to express sadness over the death of a close friend and Chirman of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his Wife, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians

[ad_1] As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Nigerians are expectant and the excitement across the country's palpable. Having come this far in the tournament that kicked off with 24 participating countries in the group stages, I do not see what will stop the Super Eagles from lifting the trophy tonight, Sunday, 11 February, 2024.All the players are in high spirits, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Cardiac Society Cautions Nigerians Ahead of Finals, Lists Symptoms That Could Trigger Sudden Death

[ad_1] The society issued the warning ahead of the final match between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, which is scheduled for Sunday. Following the reported deaths of some football fans while watching the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) has raised concern over cardiovascular health of Nigerians. While the society in an official statement Friday could not confirm the exact cause of the […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Nigeria: Lagos City Marathon – 15 Refugees, 81 Elite Athletes Confirm Participation

[ad_1] Over 81 world-class elite runners who are Gold Label athletes have confirmed their participation in the 9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, which comes up on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Among these over 81 elite runners, there are 29 gold-label women runners, which in totality, according to the General Manager of the Lagos City Marathon, Yusuf Ali, has a very rich and world-class running field with the potential of unearthing a new course record come February 10. According to […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Nigeria Vs Argentina Friendly Cancelled Over Messi Drama

[ad_1] The proposed friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina would no longer take place. This is as a result of the backlash that trailed Lionel Messi's failure to appear for his club Inter Miami in Hong Kong. Messi was the major attraction for an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong XI but the Argentina captain did not play a single minute of the match last week, leaving thousands of fans disappointed and angry. […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

Entertainment

Ghana’s Ashanti King Receives Looted Royal Artefacts From U.S. Museum

[ad_1] A California museum on Thursday returned seven royal artefacts to Ghana's traditional Ashanti king to commemorate his silver jubilee in the first planned handovers of Ashanti treasures looted during colonial times. The ceremony came as pressure grows for European and US museums and institutions to restore African artefacts stolen during the rule of former colonial powers Britain, France, Germany and Belgium. The Ghana royal treasures from the Fowler Museum, including a gold necklace, an ornamental chair and an elephant […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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