Category: ARTS & LIFESTYLE

By NewsBits In a forest in southern Chile, a giant tree has survived for thousands of years and is in the process of being recognised as the oldest in the world. Known as the “Great Grandfather,” the trunk of this tree measuring four meters (13 feet) in diameter and 28 meters tall is also believed to contain scientific information that could shed light on how the planet has adapted to climatic changes. Believed to be more than 5,000 years old, it is on the brink of replacing Methuselah, a 4,850-year-old…

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By NewsBits Chude Jideonwo’s debut film ‘Awaiting Trial’, has been nominated for Best Documentary at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Awaiting Trial is a documentary film that explores both the #EndSARS protests and the ‘deeper illness’ they point to – the phenomenon in Nigeria’s communal justice system called ‘awaiting trial’ where people are arrested and detained indefinitely without charge. The film’s director took to his Instagram to celebrate the nomination and the people who made it possible. He said, “This one is for Obianuju Iloanya whose courage and…

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By NewsBits A 33-year-old woman, Olaide Adekunle, has reportedly sold her 18-month-old baby for N600,000 to offset her bank loan. The suspect, who lives in Sango in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, reportedly left her house for Lagos where she sold the baby to a yet-to-be-identified buyer. The suspect was arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command following a complaint lodged at Sango divisional headquarters by the woman’s husband, Nureni Rasaq. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in…

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Comedian, musician, entertainer Julius Agwu has turned 50 years. Agwu is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, singer and MC. Julius Agwu is also the Managing Director/chief Executive Officer of Reellaif Limited, music, and movie production company. He is also an entertainment consultant and motivational speaker. He is the producer behind comedy shows like Crack Ya Ribs, Laff-4-Christ’s Sake, and Festival of Love.

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By NewsBits The Federal Government has said that it would activate at least 15 mental healthcare outposts in the South-East Zone of Nigeria to get mental health care services accessible to the people. The Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Monday Igwe, disclosed this after he was given a rousing welcome to the hospital on Wednesday after his second tenure in office was confirmed. NewsBits recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari approved Igwe’s re-appointment on April 1, following the recommendation of the board of management of the hospital.…

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By NewsBits This Easter, get ready for Nickelodeon’s sweetest watchlist yet! With kid’s at home for the break, Nickelodeon is offering an egg-cellent selection of family-friendly shows! Featuring an array of new shows and episodes, this holiday promises to be an unforgettable adventure for you and your loved ones. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store for you! Nickelodeon Monster High Attention all monster lovers! Get ready for exciting new episodes this April on your screens. Monster High follows the teenage lives of famous horror creatures, such as zombies…

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By NewsBits Afrobeat superstar Davido’s much-awaited album, ‘Timeless’, on Friday amassed one million streams on Boomplay in just six hours after it was released on the streaming platform. The album is also currently the No. 1 album on Nigeria’s Top Albums Chart, UK’s Top Albums Chart as well as in 17 other countries on Apple Music. Davido announced the release of the 17-track album on his social media pages in the early hours of Friday. He talked about the process he went through from his previous album to the latest…

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By NewsBits Afrobeat star David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has finally dropped his much-awaited album, ‘Timeless.’ The music star took to his social media page in the early hours of Friday to announce the release of the 17-track project to his numerous fans. The ‘OBO’ crooner also talked about the process he went through from his previous album to the latest. Davido also gave Chioma Rowland, his wife, a shout-out while appreciating his fans and the people who ensured the completion of the project. “At long last – WE…

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