Soyinka Legacy: National Theatre Reborn
Nigeria renamed the National Theatre after Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, unveiling a $68bn renovation and endowment fund to revive arts and culture....
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Oba of Benin Rejects Iyaloja: Tinubu’s Daughter Runs Into Cultural Wall
Oba Ewuare II has rejected the inauguration of an “Iyaloja of Edo” by Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, calling the concept alien to Benin culture and defending the Iyeki tradition....
ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge
Confusion surrounds the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu during a robbery in Abuja. While FCTA insists she was lifeless on arrival at hospital, colleagues and the NUJ demand a forensic probe, citing delays and contradictions....
Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos Calls Urgent Meeting Over Industry Crisis
The Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos chapter has called an urgent meeting to address mounting industry concerns, signalling deepening cracks in Nollywood’s creative unions....
TIME Names Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Among Global AI Trailblazers of 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named to the TIME100 AI 2025 list, joining the ranks of the world’s most influential figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence....
Portable Releases ‘Plane Stopper’ Single Inspired by KWAM1 Airport Drama
Street-pop sensation Portable has released a new single, “Plane Stopper,” inspired by Fuji legend KWAM1’s recent airport controversy. The track sides with KWAM1’s claim that the disputed flask contained water, not alcohol, and continues Portable’s tradition of turning trending events into viral music. The teaser has already drawn reactions from celebrities and fans alike....
Gideon Okeke Accuses Jim Iyke of Attempted Murder — One Year Later, Nollywood Stays Silent
Actor Gideon Okeke has revived a chilling allegation that Jim Iyke once attempted to shoot him on a movie set. With the Actors Guild silent nearly a year after the reported incident, Okeke is demanding industry accountability and personal closure....
K1 De Ultimate Faces FAAN Probe After Airport Alcohol Incident Delays Flight
Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, is under investigation after reportedly attempting to carry alcohol onto a ValueJet flight and clashing with aviation security. The altercation triggered a safety probe by FAAN and led to NCAA suspending two pilots....
📢 Chimamanda Adichie: ‘Nigeria’s Middle Class Now Begs to Survive’
Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has warned that Nigeria’s worsening economy has pushed even the middle class into poverty, calling for political accountability....
Tunde Bakare Addresses Failed Prophecy to Succeed Buhari: ‘I’m Not Ashamed’
‘I Am Not Ashamed’ – Tunde Bakare Speaks on Failed Prophecy to Become Buhari’s Successor 🗓️ 16 July 2025🖋️ Byline: IDNN Faith & Political Spirituality......