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Google Celebrates Amaka Igwe With A Doodle

January 2, 2020 12:13 pm

Google’s doodle is today dedicated to late Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive Amaka Igwe who was born on this day in 1963. She was the owner of Top Radio 90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios.

She was recognized as one of the second generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema. She remained a prominent figure in the industry until her death in 2014.

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Peak Milk Celebrates Nigerians With 12 Days Of Peakmas

December 27, 2019 8:12 am

In the spirit of celebrating the Yuletide season, Peak Milk commenced the Christmas celebration with the “12 days of Peakmas’’ – a campaign which exemplifies love and kindness to everyone, everywhere. The campaign began with asking the public to nominate unsung heroes, who through their selfless and often unrewarded service, make our societies a better place.

Peak, joined by celebrities such as Ayo Makun popularly known as “A.Y”; Nollywood Actress, Eniola Badmus and Actor, Williams Uchemba, visited these “Peakmas Heroes” in a surprise of carols, praise and rewards for their selfless acts, enabling the common man reach for their peak. …

Aisha Buhari Celebrates 30 Years Wedding Anniversary

December 2, 2019 9:22 am

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has taken to Twitter to celebrate her 30 years wedding anniversary to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Through her verified Twitter handle, @ashiambuhari, Mrs Buhari tweeted a video collage of the couple, with their children and grandchildren.

She tweeted: “Alhamdulillah for 30yrs of togetherness. #30yearsweddinganniversary #ThanksbetoALLAH”.

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Google Celebrates Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti With A doodle

October 25, 2019 7:10 am

Multinational technology giant, Google, is celebrating the 119th birthday of late Nigeria teacher, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and traditional aristocrat, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti with a Doodle.

The Doodle, illustrated by Nigerian-Italian guest artist, Diana Ejaita, celebrates a formidable leader who founded what many refer to as one of the most important social movements of the twentieth century. Diana Ejaita weaves together Ransome-Kuti’s likeness with women whose lives she changed. The Berlin-based artist’s style of combining dramatic blacks and soft colours to show “the strength of femininity” aligns well with Ransome-Kuti’s powerful story.

Born on this day in 1900 in …

Super Cop Cordelia Nwawe Celebrates Birthday Today

October 17, 2019 3:07 pm

Top policewoman, Cordelia Nwawe is a year older today. DSP Nwawe popularly known as ‘The Tigress’ is a graduate of Law from the University of Benin. She hails from Ubulu-Unor, Aniocha South LGA, Delta State. The hardworking Police Officer was the First Female PRO of the Sokoto and Akwa-Ibom State Police Commands respectively.

She is currently the First Female PRO of the FCID Alagbon Police Command, where she currently serves.

DSP Cordelia has bagged several awards from the Media and other revered organizations, the most prestigious being the “Akwa Ibom Most Trending Person of the Year”.

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THISDAY Media Group celebrates Obaigbena at 60

July 19, 2019 9:00 am

How does one capture the essence that is Nduka Obaigbena, Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, THISDAY Media Group/Arise TV Networks, Nduka Obaigbena, a Prince of Owa Kingdom? In this special report to mark his 60th birthday, CHIEMELIE EZEOBI taps the minds of some of the THISDAY and ARISE family about the man who means different things to different people

As captured by Wikipedia, the Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, THISDAY Media Group/Arise TV Networks, Nduka Obaigbena is a Nigerian media mogul. Born on July 14, 1959 in Delta State, Nigeria, Obaigbena attended Edo College, Benin City, and the University of Benin, receiving an …

YouTube celebrates Afrobeats, spotlight on Burna Boy

March 26, 2019 11:17 am

YouTube on Tuesday launched its spotlight story documentary on Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy.

Addy Awofisayo, YouTube Content Partnerships Manager, Sub- Saharan Africa, said that Burna Boy had become one of the leading musical voices on the African continent and an international YouTube sensation.

According to her, Burna Boy catapulted to fame with the 2012 release of his single “Like to Party’’.

“The 18-minute documentary, which can be viewed, tells the story of the rise of Afrobeats and the role YouTube has played, through Burna Boy’s eyes.

“In addition, the video sees Burna

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Jubril, Buhari’s Impostor celebrates Osinbajo at 62

March 9, 2019 12:26 am

Jubril Al-Sudani, Late President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday showered praises on Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, describing him as a dependable deputy with whom he shared a very special relationship with.