Court rejects sect’s request to block release of documentary on Netflix

A South Korean court on Thursday rejected a local religious group’s request for an injunction to stop the release of a new Netflix documentary series about its chief.

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‘Papa Ajasco’ stand-in character, Femi Ogunrombi passes on

Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, who was a stand-in character for Papa Ajasco in the popular 1996 Sitcom has passed on.

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Insider explains why Burna Boy Lagos concert was delayed

With the social media still awash with complaints over the delay in the take-off of the “Lagos loves Damini” Sunday show, Mr Joseph Edgar has explained what happened.

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Late Tupac’s “Hit Em Up” emerges most streamed track from 90s – Spotify

Spotify, an online streaming platform, has announced that late American Rapper, Tupac Shakur’s track, “Hit Em Up”, is the most streamed track from the 90s in the year 2022. Tupac,

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10 Countries expected to participate in Calabar Carnival, says Commissioner

No fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2022 Annual Calabar Carnival, Mr Eric Anderson, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development, Cross River has said.

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Chinese military says U.S. cruiser trespassed into waters off Spratly Islands

A U.S. missile cruiser on Tuesday entered the waters off the disputed Spratly Islands, which China considers as its own territory, without Beijing’s permission, Chinese army spokesman Tian Junli said.

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EU plans to begin talks on possible confiscation of Russia’s frozen assets on Nov. 30

European Union (EU) permanent representatives plan to start discussions on the possible confiscation of Russian assets and their potential use for the reconstruction of Ukraine at a meeting in Brussels

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Chinese envoy seeks collaboration between Nollywood, Asian film industries to promote harmony

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Cui Jianchun, has called for collaboration between Nollywood and Asian film industries, to produce works that would promote harmony, peace, and unity between both continents.

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Davido, DJ Lambo, Cohbams, others emerge winners at Beatz Awards

It was all glitz and glamour at the seventh edition of the Beatz Awards, held at Muson Centre in Lagos on Saturday, where Davido, DJ Lambo, Cohbams Asuquo and others

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Don’t ‘make mistake’ of underestimating Russia – NATO chief

NATO should not make the mistake of underestimating Russia in spite of recent retreats in Ukraine and the withdrawal from Kherson, alliance Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, warns.

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