Federal Government gives Nollywood over N420m additional grant

 

    The Federal Government says it has released the sum of N420.2 million to the Nigeria film industry (Nollywood) to improve and support aspiring practitioners.

   According to a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Patricia Deworitshe, on Friday in Abuja, the money, which is the second tranche payment will benefit 105 film distributors. The Federal Government had earlier introduced the “Project Act Nollywood’’, with three primary components aimed at developing the movie making value chain.

Rapper, illbliss welcomes baby girl

 

   Rapper illbliss has just announced the birth of his child, a baby girl with his wife Munachiso.
He shared a photo of himself and the newborn with the caption:
“My baby girl Is Here…. welcome to your world my princess. My GOD is absolutely Powerful and Merciful….”

‎Kidnappers getting victims through facebook, whatsapp

 

   The Dean, Faculty of Social Science, Bowen University, Iwo, Prof. John Ayoade, has warned that personal information provided on the social media could be exploited by kidnappers to get their targets.

Adele cancels final two Wembley shows

   

    Adele has cancelled the final two shows of her world tour, due to take place at London's Wembley Stadium this weekend, after damaging her vocal cords.  The "heart-broken" singer said she had taken the decision on medical advice.
    She had been due to perform at Wembley on Saturday and Sunday, ending a four-date run at the venue.

Chelsea signs Welsh teenage star, Ampadu

   Highly-rated 16-year-old Welsh defender Ethan Ampadu has secured a dream move to Premier League champions Chelsea from Exeter, the English fourth-tier side announced today.

   Ampadu, who trained with the Wales squad ahead of their Euro 2016 campaign, played 13 times for Exeter last season after becoming their youngest ever debutant aged 15.