Category: ARTS & LIFESTYLE

Inhumanity And Insecurity: Gunmen Behead Man In Drinking Joint In Abia

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By NewsBits Gunmen have beheaded a yet-to-be-identified man, after shooting him at a drinking joint in Aba, Abia State. The unknown gunmen numbering about four were said to have stormed the drinking joint along Georges Street by St. Michael’s Road junction in a tricycle and shot the deceased thrice, beheaded him with a machete and fled the scene. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident caused panic in the area as people scampered to safety, leaving their drinks and vehicles as well as the deceased in a pool of blood. Though…

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Painter Jailed Two Months For Stealing Four Bibles, 124 Church Forms

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By NewsBits A Grade I Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced a 30-year-old painter, Zakaraya Usman to two months imprisonment for stealing four bibles, 124 church membership forms and others. The police charged Usman with theft. The Judge, Malam Abubakar Sadiq, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Sadiq, however, gave him the option to pay a fine of N10,000 or serve the jail term. “Based on your admission to committing the crime, you are hereby, convicted as charged. You are also hereby sentenced…

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IPA Prix Voltaire Ceremony Confers Prize On Iraqi Publisher, Mazin Lateef And Special Award for Murdered Ukrainian Publisher, Volodymyr Vakulenko

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By NewsBits Iraqi publisher Mazin Lateef Ali, abducted in January 2020, has been awarded the 2023 International Publishers Association’s Prix Voltaire laureate while murdered Ukrainian children’s book author and poet, Volodymyr Vakulenko received the Prix Voltaire Special Award at an award ceremony at the World Expression Forum in Lillehammer, Norway. The emotion-laden ceremony, which was also attended by 2021 Prix Voltaire recipient, Rasha Al Ameer (Lebanon), put the spotlight on two devastating examples of how culture and free expression are targeted by repressive regimes. 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire laureate, Mazin…

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Amstel Malta’s Unwavering Support For African Creativity Shines At AMVCA9

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Nigeria’s leading premium malt drink, Amstel Malta, reaffirmed its commitment to spotlighting and showcasing the best of the African creative industry with its headline sponsorship of the just concluded 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the prestigious Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.   The AMVCA was a three-day-long celebration that spotlighted the prominence of African entertainment, fashion, and culture, accompanied by numerous accolades bestowed upon pioneers and visionaries in the creative sector. Amstel Malta created an unparalleled authentic,…

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Igbo Landing: Hopelessness Led 75 Igbo Slaves To Mass Suicide At Dunbar Creek In Georgia – Prof. Opata

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By NewsBits A 2-day International Conference commemorating the 220 years of “Igbo Landing” in the United States of America (USA) has ended in Nsukka, Enugu State, Southeast zone of Nigeria with an affirmation that strong will overcame barbaric and mindless capitalism. Making the remark yesterday during the event held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was Professor Damian Opata. The former University teacher said that Igbo landing of May, 1803 at Dunbar Creek in the United States of America was a heroic affirmation of will over barbaric capitalism. Themed:…

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Ageless ‘Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Tina Turner Dies At 83

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Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83. She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said. Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon. In the video for her chart-topping song “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” in which she called…

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Culture’s Biggest Youth Lifestyle & Music Entertainment Platform, MTV Base, Welcomes Susan Pwajok As Newest Member Of Its Culture Squad

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Nigerian actress and podcast host, Susan Pwajok, has been named the latest addition to MTV Base’s Culture Squad. At only 20 years old, Susan has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, particularly through her role as “Blessing” in the popular TV series ‘The Johnsons’.  Susan’s appointment marks a significant milestone as she joins the ranks of the network’s Culture Squad champions, including Ilooise ‘Ilo’ Omohinmin, Ehiz Okoeguale, Folu Storms, Nenny B, Sammy Walsh, and some of the biggest names in African entertainment who have graced the…

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At 86, Former CAN President, Primate Sunday Mbang Is Dead

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Primate Sunday Mbang, the former Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria is dead. He died at the age of 86, according to reports. NewsBits learnt that the octogenarian who was for years the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) died in Akwa Ibom, his home State on Wednesday. Mbang, we gathered died in his sleep on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after an impactful earthly ministry for 44 years. The Conference Secretary of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Babatunde Taiwo confirmed Mbang’s death in an announcement on…

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The Marriage And Death Of Saint Obi

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Saint Obi, the late actor By Zik Zulu Okafor His social life was blunted. Perhaps by his reticent disposition.His persona, two dimensional.  To a distant public, he was upscale and cool. His manly bearing spoke loud. His onscreen image ironically amplified some idiosyncrasies; heroics, romantic adventures and traits that did not gel with the mortal privacy that eerily define his quiet and lonely life. Saint Obi, real name, Obinna Nwafor, was shy, almost bordering on timidity and insecurity. He cherished the pleasantly tranquil interactions among a few friends. He would…

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Seun Kuti Arrested, Detained Over Alleged Assault On Police Officer

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By NewsBits Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been arrested and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State, over an alleged assault on a police officer on Saturday. The musician was accompanied by a lawyer representing Falana and Falana Chambers, the law firm of popular human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN. Our correspondent exclusively obtained a video clip and pictures showing the musician in handcuffs while being paraded by police officers at the SCID, Lagos A viral video of Seun Kuti…

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