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The Federal Government has set December 2028 as the final deadline for Nigeria’s complete transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting. The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking on the country’s digital switchover programme. Ebuebu said the December 2028 date will mark the final analogue shutdown across the country. He explained …

Organizers of Big Brother Naija have announced that season 11 of Africa’s biggest reality show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, with a record-breaking grand prize of ₦160 million awaiting the eventual winner. The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday, where MultiChoice revealed details of the new season, including the broadcast schedule, prize package, sponsors and voting …

Controversial Nigerian disc jockey and TikTok personality, Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been arraigned before a court in Ogba, Lagos, for allegedly threatening the life of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The social media personality was brought before magistrate MF Onamusi on Friday on three charges bordering on alleged threat to murder, conduct likely to …

Afrobeat singer Sean Dampte has sparked new conversations online after calling on Nigerian media platforms to temporarily suspend promotion of South African entertainment content, while sending a blunt message to young Nigerians about the importance of hard work. The singer made the remarks during a recent radio interview, where he discussed the need for Nigeria to place greater value on …

Actress and producer Funke Akindele has narrated how she took up different jobs as a student while studying at the University of Lagos to survive and support herself. In a recent interview with BellaNaija, the award-winning filmmaker said she taught herself how to do nails by observing people in Yaba. He recalled a painful incident where a customer slapped him …

Nigerian Afrobeat artist Ceezay Yung has released his latest single, Spark, an uplifting anthem that combines infectious beats with a powerful message of resilience, ambition and self-belief. Released via eLXR Music, Spark is more than just a feel-good record. Behind its energetic production and catchy melodies lies an inspiring reminder to stay focused, overcome life’s challenges and never lose sight …

Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor says he and his wife had to wait 18 years after their wedding before they were blessed with children, who turned out to be twins. The actor shared his experiences in an interview with AfricanAList published on Sunday, where he spoke about his marriage, his faith and the challenges he faced before having children. Agbor said …

Since its founding by the European Broadcasting Union in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has delighted, baffled and enraged music fans not only in Europe but around the world. And now that the CBC has become a full member of the EBU, Canada has the right to send participants to the 71st competition which will be held in Bulgaria in …

Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his return to acting just months after stepping away from the film industry to pursue a full-time music career. The actor, who revealed his decision to leave Nollywood earlier this year, said he rediscovered his passion for acting after taking a four-month break from the profession. Emordi made the announcement in a video shared …

Grammy Award-winning artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted himself a new multi-million dollar Bugatti Chiron. Dubai-based luxury car customization shop Venuum, also known as Venuum Black, has announced the creation of a bespoke carbon fiber wide body kit for the project. The project marks Nigeria’s first Bugatti Chiron and what Venuum claims is the world’s …