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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

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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 […]

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BBNaija season 4 begins with 21 housemates

Daily Dispatch June 30, 2019

The long-anticipated fourth season of the Big Brother Naija ( BBNaija ) reality show on Sunday, kicked off with 21 housemates. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the highest number of housemates so far as 2017’s ‘See Gobe’ had 14 housemates and 2018’s ‘Double Wahala’ had 20 housemates. The first BBNaija housemate […]

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Court orders AIT, others to pay outstanding renewal fees owed FG

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2019

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered DAAR Communications Plc, owners of AIT, RayPower fm, and others to urgently come up with “a concrete and realistic proposal and ensure the prompt payment of outstanding licence renewal fees for its National Network Broadcast licence (Radio/TV).” The court also ordered it to “take necessary internal steps […]