ENTERTAINMENT

We’ll tap Edo’s status as cradle of culture to drive tourism, Obaseki assures

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the state government will tap the state’s strategic endowments as a cradle of culture and civilisation to drive tourism and attract investment to its art sector. The governor noted that his administration is taking

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NAFEST 2019: Edo government intensifies preparation, as Bronze Casters eye brisk sales

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2019

By ABIODUN JIOH As Edo State prepares to host the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) scheduled to hold in Benin City, bronze casters and other stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sectors are strategising on how to attract over 2,000 art lovers and culture enthusiasts expected to be in the state for […]

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Nigerians spent N3bn in cinemas in 6 months

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2019

Nigerians spent nearly 3, 124, 026, 959 billion Naira to watch box office movies at Nigerian cinemas between January and June. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN). The year opened with ‘Aquaman’, ‘Chief Daddy’ and […]

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RMD writes Nigeria Police over alleged rape of 4-year-old girl in Abuja

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2019

Veteran Actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has written an open letter to the Police Command over the rape allegations against one Idris Ebiloma. RMD, as he is popularly put up a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, calling the attention of the police to the case of a man identified as Idris Ebiloma who allegedly raped […]

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2019 BBNaija: Endurance challenge, emotions, fights fly around for second day

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2019

Viewers were treated to a mix of emotional outbursts, fight and gruelling endurance challenges by the housemates on Tuesday, the second day of the show. News Agency of Nigeria reports that the show returned on Sunday with 21 housemates and is expected to run for 97 more days. While Jeff became the first Head of House […]

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NAFEST 2019: Edo govt sensitises exhibitors, visits Priscilla Aletor’s Art Gallery

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2019

  By ABIODUN JIMOH As art lovers and culture enthusiasts across the country prepare to participate in the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) scheduled to hold in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the state government has intensified sensitisation of local exhibitors. Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora […]