AkwaIbom Airport to airlift over 3,500 pilgrims from five states to Rome and Greece

About 3,500 pilgrims from Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Imo States, among others are to be airlifted from Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo for this year's Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
The Secretary of Nigerian Pilgrims Welfare Commission, Abuja, John Kennedy Okpara, who disclosed this recently when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Godswill Akpabio at Governor's Office, Uyo, said this was due to the modern and standard facilities in the airport which has made it one of the best in the country.

MAGiKAL Entertainment sacks Coco Ice

The management of MAGiKAL Entertainment has terminated its contract with Nigerian rap act Mojisola Serah Sowole better known as Cocolce due to some irreconcilable differences.

Why Tonto, Mercy are fighting dirty...The Asaba angle

One of Nigerian most controversial actresses, Tonto Dikeh’s recent tweet-cum-attack on fellow actress, Mercy Johnson, has continued to generate frenzy, especially on social media.

The actress had on Tuesday, July 9, tweeted thus: “When and if I give birth, God please provide me with a husband that can provide for us, not the one that would send me back to acting two months after to hustle.”

N25m compensation from NDLEA: Baba Suwe takes case to Supreme Court

Dissatisfied with the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos division against his drug case with NDLEA, popular comedian Mr. Babatunde Omidina, famously known as Baba Suwe, has moved to lodge an appeal at the Supreme Court urging it to uphold the earlier judgment of the Ikeja High Court.

Ramsey Noah warns: My birthday is December 19, not July 17…Why I’m not on social media

Nollywood hunk and leading actor Ramsey Tokunboh Noah is currently angry and very bitter at the moment.

Noah’s reason for being chafed and galled, we reliably gathered had to do with recent misleading postings of congratulatory messages on social media on the occasion of his  ‘40^th’ birthday bash on Wednesday, ‘July 17.’

Reacting furiously and condemning the messages, the Dangerous Twin star, categorically stated that his birthday is December 19, and not July 17, as wickedly posted by some jobless people on social media platforms.

Laide Bakare ignites US for premiere of new movie

Few months after releasing the hit movie, Jejere, sizzling Nollywood actress,

Laide Bakare has dropped yet another new flick. Entitled Uncommon Alhaja, the shooting of the flick began just a month after the ceremonial launch in Lagos of Jejere, which was graced by personalities from different walks of life.

Another recognition for AK Media boss

For his immense contribution towards the development of entertainment industry in Nigeria,

Asiwaju Benson Akindeju, the head honcho of AK Media Concepts, was recently given a special recognition award by City People Media Group.

Akindeju, the producer of televisions series; Face-2-Face, Family Ties and Nowhere To Be Found, received the plaque at the media outfit's Entertainment Award, which held at The Haven Event Centre, Ikeja, on July 14.

Del-York ready to host another NYFA training

Del-York International is once again partnering with the famous New York Film Academy (NYFA) for another edition of its annual training programme for aspiring filmmakers and creative professionals.

According to Del-York boss,

Linus Idahosa, NYFA has confirmed its readiness to return to Nigeria this year for another training programme, with its renewed commitment towards empowering young creative Nigerians and Africans with the passion and skill requisite to birthing a more robust film industry.

NollyCulture blog comes on board

After several weeks of intensive research and brain storming sessions within and outside Nigeria, a new blog on Nollywood was recently launched on the blogosphere with overwhelming ovation.

NollyCulture, which focuses on “Everything Nollywood, Everything Nigerian Culture,” recorded over a 100 visits within the first few hours of its launch on July 14, 2013, with guests hitting repeatedly on its captivating posts, like “Adichie Roots for Nollywood,” “What’s in a Name: Soyinka rejects ‘Nollywood,’” and “Chinua Achebe: Lessons From A Personal Encounter,” among others.

Nollywood storms London School of Economics

This is definitely a cheering news for all lovers of the Nigerian motion picture industry globally known as Nollywood. Recently, the famous and revered London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), United Kingdom, proudly screened its first ever Nollywood movie, Ije: The Journey...to its multiracial students and stakeholders.

The Nollywood-Los Angeles collaboration, produced and directed by youthful Chineze Anyaene, a multiple-award winning filmmaker, was shown at the Global Media and Communications post-graduate program's weekly interaction.

The duo of Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are the lead acts in the pulsating and suspense-filled flick. The diverse audience in attendance at the event in the Graham Wallace Room, spanned four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe and North America). Also in attendance was the Programme’s Director, Prof. Terhi Rantanen.

Victor Olaiya rejigs Mofe Muyan with Tuface Idibia

 Two veterans from the old and new generations, Victor Olaiya and Tuface Idibia recently teamed up to remix a classic song from the former’s early 60’s offering, “Mofe Muyan,” now christened “Baby Mi Da.”

Spellz produced the remixed song, while Kunle Afolayan, made it his music video debut.

Spinlet, who sponsored the making of the video, are excited about the collaboration, and hope there are more partnerships like this to come.

BREAKING NEWS! Insiders allege: Funke Akindele's troubled marriage finally packs up

Reliable insiders are currently alleging and insisting that the society wedding of top actress and producer of monster hit movie, Jenifa, to city big boy and property merchant, Kehinde Oloyede, which was contracted last year, has finally crashed.
They also alleged that the embattled actress had since moved out of their troubled matrimonial home and now lives apart at an undisclosed location.
Expect more messy details from this crash, already dubbed: "break up of the year", by Funke's shocked colleagues and fans.

AGN sacks PRO, Frank Dallas …Alleges forgery and anti guilds activities

Barely seven months after he was sworn in as the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Frank Dallas has been impeached by the National Executive Council of the guild.

They alleged Dallas was sacked for certificate forgery and anti guild’s activities. 

Ebigieson's Lori Ere to hit movie shelves July 29

After about eight months of high anticipations from movie buffs, the wave making Yoruba movie, Lore Ere will finally hit movie shelves on July 29.
Produced by

Queen Blessing Ebigieson and directed by Kolade Kadesh Prince, the movie was premiered on October 28, 2012, where Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi, popularly known as Pasuma Wonder displayed his musical prowess, treating excited guests to nonstop entertainment.

Don’t compare me with Shakira -Elia

Emerging Hip-Rap sensation Elia Stephen popularly known as Elia, who recently dropped her new video, entitled Who’s that, has begged her fans to stop comparing her with Hips Don’t’ Lie international singing star, Shakira. Elia’s video, which was directed by Sam Chuks Uba is already enjoying massive airplay on various TV stations and other platforms.