Spotlight on Women Driving National Transformation THE Guardian Woman Festival 2026 has once again placed the spotlight on women making significant strides across Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, culminating in the recognition of seven outstanding achievers. Hosted at the iconic Federal Palace Hotel, the festival’s closing ceremony celebrated not just individual accomplishments but the broader impact of […]
A Night of Tribute and Reflection NIGERIA’S political and cultural elite gathered at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on 1st March 2026, as the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year (SMOTY) Awards celebrated outstanding national figures. Among the most emotional moments of the evening was the posthumous conferment of a Lifetime […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE Wole Soyinka-inspired film The Man Died, directed by Nigerian-born New York University professor, Prof. Awam Amkpa, emerged as the biggest winner at the ZUMA International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2025, clinching five prestigious awards across key categories. Winners were announced during the ZUMA Awards Night, which marked the grand finale of the […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has received an Award of Excellence at the maiden edition of the Warri International Film Festival, a recognition of his growing influence on Nollywood and his ongoing renewal of Warri’s cultural and economic landscape. The inaugural ceremony, which assembled leading filmmakers, cultural advocates and policymakers, […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Onitsha Country Club has inched closer to its dream of becoming Nigeria’s leading recreational destination with the groundbreaking of a Tennis Academy and a 300-capacity Sports Pavilion on November 23. The colourful event also saw the club honour six distinguished personalities with Honorary Patron Awards and decorate members of its elite […]