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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek’s Captain Picard, Dies At 86 After Battle With Dementia

adminOctober 30, 2026

Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor who became a global television and film icon through his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His death was announced on Thursday in a statement shared through his official...

Facebook Taps Funke Akindele’s ‘The Four’ For London, Lagos Film Showcases

adminOctober 29, 2026

Funke Akindele’s forthcoming movie, The Four, will feature in a Facebook-backed initiative connecting Nigerian filmmaking with audiences and content creators in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. According to TVC News, the arrangement will cover the film’s London world premiere and a subsequent homecoming event in Lagos. Both gatherings are expected to provide opportunities for creators...

AKSU Unveils National Campus Pageant, Offers N6m in Prizes

adminOctober 20, 2026

The Centre for African Arts and Festival Studies (CAAFS) of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has unveiled a national campus pageant, Campus Queen of Queens 2026, with N6 million in cash prizes for the top three contestants. The maiden edition, organised in collaboration with Heroes World, is scheduled to hold from December 15 to 19,...

US Consul General, Burna Boy Discuss Investment In Creative Industry

adminOctober 16, 2026

United States Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, has met with Nigerian music star Burna Boy in Lagos to explore opportunities for deeper business cooperation between the American and Nigerian creative industries. Punch reported that Hudspeth hosted the Grammy-winning singer at the US Consulate in Lagos on Friday, with discussions centred on expanding commercial partnerships and translating...

Woman’s Anti-Feminism Remarks Trigger Debate Over Marriage, Equality

adminOctober 12, 2026

An unidentified woman’s criticism of feminism and its perceived influence on modern relationships has drawn attention online, with her comments questioning changing expectations of women in marriage and society. She argued that the push for gender equality had encouraged some women to challenge traditional arrangements between men and women, questioning whether rejecting conventional expectations represented...

Golden Nude Trump Statue Takes Centre Stage At European Parliament

adminOctober 8, 2026

A striking eight-foot statue depicting US President Donald Trump naked has gone on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, drawing attention for its pointed political message. Titled The Orange Plague, the sculpture was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, whose works often address political and social issues. Covered in 23-karat gold leaf, the...

Akwa Ibom Unveils Tourism Projects, Targets Destination Economy

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government has identified major investments in hospitality, culture, transportation and entertainment as the foundation of its drive to establish the state as a leading tourism destination, with the ARISE Palm Resort, Ibom International Hotel and Convention Centre and Oron Maritime Infrastructure among the flagship projects. Commissioner for Culture and...

Akwa Ibom Creatives Urged To Turn Culture Into Jobs, Digital Wealth

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Akwa Ibom’s cultural heritage and creative talent can become major sources of jobs, entrepreneurship and income if properly connected to digital technology, speakers at the Usoro Akwa Ibom Digital Economy Masterclass 2026 have said. The call formed the central focus of the opening day of the masterclass held at Ibom LED, Uyo, where participants examined...

Eket Igbo Community Urged To Return To Yam Farming

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The Igbo community in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been urged to reclaim the agricultural foundation of the New Yam Festival by securing land for yam cultivation and other crops. The call was made by Chief George Njoku during the community’s annual New Yam (IriJi) Festival held at Joddag Hotel, Eket,...

Kano Women Seek Physical Barriers In Tricycles Over Unwanted Contact Fears

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Women in Kano State are calling for physical partitions inside commercial tricycles, saying the measure would prevent unwanted physical contact between male and female passengers and provide greater comfort during journeys. The demand, now circulating online, is directed at the Kano State Hisbah Board and the state government, with the women urging authorities to make...

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