As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives designed to empower Nigerian youths with quality education, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has launched a creative writing competition for secondary school students dubbed Read2Lead. Themed Read2lead, the three-stage competition would see secondary school students hone their reading and writing skill while competing for millions of naira in cash rewards, a book publishing deal, and the chance to have their school library renovated by the bank. At the end of the 3 staged competition, the star prize winner would go home with N2 million cash, a book publishing deal worth…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stopped MTN Nigeria from disconnecting subscribers to Globacom over the settlement of interconnect debt. In a statement issued by NCC on Thursday, the telecoms regulatory body said the decision was reached after the two operators agreed to resolve all outstanding issues between them. “In granting the approval, the Commission was deeply conscious of the potential impacts of the decision on consumers and therefore continued to engage both parties to facilitate a resolution which prioritizes and protects consumer interest and the seamless operation of the national telecoms network,” NCC said. “The Commission is pleased to…
A rare video obtained by BBC Korean revealed an incident in North Korea, where two teenage boys were sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching K-dramas, BBC reports Thursday. BBC reports that the video appeared to be filmed in 2022. The two teenagers can be seen being restrained with handcuffs in front of a large crowd of students at an open-air stadium. K-drama is short for ‘Korean drama’ which pertains to television series created in South Korea. There is a ban on South Korean entertainment, including television shows, in North Korea. Nevertheless, some individuals are willing to take…
Okenkpu Businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, High Chief Nelly Onyinyechi Okenkpu would always attract attention whenever she steps out. If it’s not for her charming beauty or classy style, it will definitely be for her charity works. The US based health expert known for her generosity and extended simplicity was captured at a ceremony during her recent visit to Nigeria and opened up on her passion and experience in the non-profit world philanthropy over the years. In this exclusive interview with Daylightng.com, Okenkpu who holds the reverred titles of Ezinwa Eji Aga Mba 1 of Umukabia Kingdom and Nwanyi Oma Eji Aga Mba 1 of Obiakwa also…
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly called “plantain chips” to be wary of any unwholesome practices in the processing of the plantains for sale. This is in response to a viral report on social media where the author claimed to have witnessed a woman melt polythene, also known as rubber or nylons, into the hot oil used for frying plantain for sale to harden the chips. According to a statement posted on the official X handle of the Lagos State Government late Tuesday, LASCOPA urged consumers to exercise caution when purchasing plantain chips…
Since 1999 when talented and ravishing Nneka and her baritone–voiced husband, Isaac Moses, debuted on TV with Goge Africa, their soar away cultural/entertainment programme, TV buffs in Nigeria and beyond have not stopped applauding them for a job well done. Highly regarded as Nigeria’s most travelled showbiz couple, gap-toothed Nneka and her better half, through their internationally acclaimed programme, have visited several parts of the globe promoting and highlighting our rich cultural heritages. In this interview with Azuh Amatus, Nneka, from Ihiala, Anambra State, speaking on behalf of the couple, stated that Goge Africa seeks to bring the people of Africa and African…
Voluptuous and sexy Chioma Okoye is among the new breed of starlets currently hypnotizing Nollywood with their acting prowess, panache and poise. Since her bold and unexpected entry in 2004, with the aid of veteran actor Pete Edochie, on the set of “My Good Will” the Queen Latifah look alike has not stopped proving her worth as one of the actresses to look out for in the nearest future. Immensely “endowed” Okoye, whose latest movie, “War in the church”, is already causing ripples within and outside the motion picture industry and even in Christendom, said she has no apologies for…
Jennifer Lopez joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to celebrate the release of her latest single, “Cant Get Enough”. Fresh from her recent Golden Globes appearance with husband Ben Affleck, Lopez gives Zane a detailed explanation of her process developing the album, particularly how much thought, care, and authenticity went into its development and its accompanying movie. Lopez also exclusively touches on the recent viral video with Brie Larson giving her “her flowers” on the red carpet of this past Sunday’s Golden Globes awards ceremony. Additional topics include, bringing the songs to the stage to perform and whether there…
If at all there is any foreign actress making waves today in Nollywood, it is definitely Lyon Matt Tita, the sexpot from Yaounde, Cameroon. Barely a year in Nollywood, the curvy and busty star of Sound of Silence, has thrilled and tantalized movie buffs in over a dozen hit movies. “I joined Nollywood in 2004 when I came to Nigeria first, for a visit. I started with Hearts on Fire. I’m the third child from a family of six. Dad is a personal adviser to the Prime Minister, while mum is a full time housewife. Initially, dad was not interested in…
Even with three lovely kids, all boys, fast–rising actress Joyce Kalu is still a head-turner in Nollywood. With a daily increasing fans base that is gradually cutting across our shores, the 34-year-old curvy starlet that made her debut last year in Mistake in Marriage is stylishly climbing the ladder of success in tinsel town to the admiration of many. Kalu, a marketing graduate from the Lagos State University (LASU), since her bold arrival, has mesmerized movie buffs in close to a dozen hit movies and still striving to further raise the bar in her newfound love. Interestingly, the voluptuous role interpreter who…