Expert Urges Decentralised Cinemas and Cheaper Tickets to Boost Nollywood
Lagos, Nigeria – Yinka Ade-Aluko, Founder of Doodle-Film Hub, has called for decentralised cinema infrastructure and lower ticket prices to unlock Nigeria’s film industry potential.Speaking on the FilmOne 2025 Box Office Year Book, Ade-Aluko said Nollywood’s global acclaim for creativity and output is undermined by a cinema model that is expensive, narrow, and urban-focused. “The […]
Etinosa Idemudia Urges Entertainers to Be Cautious of Suspicious Offers
Actress Etinosa Idemudia has called on entertainers to exercise caution when approached with unfamiliar offers in the entertainment industry, emphasizing that vigilance and due diligence are vital to prevent exploitation and abuse. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Etinosa noted that the industry provides opportunities, but young professionals must navigate it carefully. “Anyone pursuing opportunities […]
Inimfon Iniama Expands Afro-Fusion Dance Influence on UK Stages
Nigerian dance artist Inimfon Iniama is steadily building a strong reputation across the United Kingdom’s performance circuit, using Afro-fusion dance to bridge cultures and captivate diverse audiences. With a foundation rooted in African movement traditions and contemporary performance styles, she continues to expand her creative reach beyond borders. A graduate of Theatre and Media Studies […]
EPL: Arteta Tells Arsenal Players to Embrace Pressure or Leave
Arsenal F.C. manager Mikel Arteta has sent a strong message to his squad amid the intensifying Premier League title race, warning that anyone unable to cope with the pressure should “be part of a different club.” The Gunners are currently two points clear at the top of the EPL table as they chase their first […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 500 Career Goals Since Turning 30, Closes in on 1,000
Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved yet another extraordinary milestone, scoring 500 goals since turning 30 to further cement his legacy as one of football’s greatest goal scorers. The Al Nassr FC forward reached the landmark after netting a brace against Al-Hazem FC on Saturday. The goals took his overall career tally to 964, moving him significantly […]
Enyimba vs Rivers United: NPFL Heavyweights Face Off in Port Harcourt
Two of the Nigeria Premier Football League’s most decorated clubs clash on Sunday as Rivers United FC host Enyimba FC in a high-stakes Matchday 27 encounter in Port Harcourt. Between them, the sides boast 10 league titles and consistent continental appearances. Yet, their objectives this season could not be more different. Rivers United Chase NPFL […]
PDP’s Mohammed Kasim Wins Gwagwalada Area Council Chairmanship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mohammed Kasim, has emerged victorious in the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government polls held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Announcing the results in the early hours of Sunday, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer Philip Akpen confirmed that Kasim secured […]
BREAKING: APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-Elected AMAC Chairman in FCT Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election. Maikalangu, the incumbent chairman, secured a decisive victory after polling the highest number of votes. Andrew Abue, the collation officer for AMAC, confirmed that Maikalangu received 40,295 […]
APC Leads FCT Area Council Elections Amid Widespread Voter Apathy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) took an early lead in several polling units during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, according to results uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Results Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 10:15 p.m., APC polled 2,726 votes in Kwali LGA, ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Nigerian Army Troops Arrest Gunrunner, Recover 969 Rounds in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted a suspected gunrunner, recovering 969 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation in Taraba State. According to a Saturday statement posted on X, the arrest occurred on February 21, 2026, at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area. The statement, signed […]