NAIJA NEWS: The President of the federal republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has declared June 12 as new official date for the celebration of Democracy day. June 12, 1993, signifies the date Nigerians presumably voted the late Moshood Abiola as the President of the country, an election that was eventually annulled by the then-Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Here’s what President Buhari wrote on his Twitter: “Dear Nigerians, I am delighted to announce that, after due consultations, the Federal Govt has decided that henceforth, June 12 will be celebrated as Democracy Day. We have also decided to award posthumously the highest Honour in the land, GCFR, to the late Chief MKO Abiola. Dear Nigerians, I am delighted to announce that, after due consultations, the Federal Govt has dec...
NOLLYWOOD NEWS: Nollywood actor and presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie’s criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari has been featured on CNN. The actor who stepped down from the last Anambra gubernatorial election and declared to run for the Number 1 spot had written in a tweet: President Buhari just loves flying around. If he truly wants Nigeria to grow, His doctor should fly down here instead, whatever equipments and knowledge he has should be brought down to a hospital here to improve our health care system. His tweet was seen as newsworthy by the international media outlet and it featured on its website and on social media. It reads: “President Buhari just loves flying around. If he truly wants Nigeria to grow, His doctor should fly down here instead, whatever equipments and k...
NOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY GIST: Star actor cum Politician Yul Edochie has join the crowd of the people who do not want President Muhammadu Buhari to run for re-election in 2019.
NOLLYWOOD NEWS — Popular Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme, has come out to react to the speech Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari gave on Monday dictating Nigeria's unity is not negotiable; a nationwide address that many Nigerians find unsettling.
NAIJA GIST: Daughter of the President of Nigeria, Fatima Buhari who recently got married to an already married man got people wondering why she had to become a fourth wife.
Nollywood Celebrity Gist: Following the controversial statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari in response to his Wife Aisha Buhari's comment last week Friday October 14th, many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views on the brouhaha.
Nollywood News: It is obvious President Muhammadu Buhari does watch Nigerian movies, after coming out to advise Nollywood filmmakers against promoting violence and sex in Nigerian movies. What are your thoughts on sexual vulgarity and violence in Nollywood movies?
NOLLYWOOD NEWS: This news might sound economically shocking to many, but veteran Yoruba actor Jide Kosoko speaks highly of the Nigerian federal government by suggesting President Buhari has done a lot for Nollywood, Africa's largest movie industry.
Nollywood News! One of the latest gist in town now is that of our Veteran Nollywood Actor and Barrister, Kenneth Okonkwo, who is suing the President of Nigeria over ministerial appointment.
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