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Joke Jacobs and her husband, Olu, are top personalities in the theatre industry in Nigeria. In this interview, Joke says the couple made their first good money staging a play on virgin Mary’s pregnancy. You have stayed on top of your game for over four decades. Do you see yourself retiring soon? I am very lucky to belong to an industry that doesn’t recognise retirement. There are so many actors in the West who say they are retired but still find their way back into the profession. Ours is an industry that allows for longevity and I have taken advantage of it.   In hindsight, what are you most grateful for career-wise? Being able to re-invent myself in ways that make sense. I am very grateful that at every point of my career, re-invention has made sense for that particular time it occurred. This has also ensured that I remain relevant. Is there anything you wish you could have done better or differently in your career? I am very glad that I began acting at the time I did. If I

A Canadian company has offered to sponsor the training of no fewer than 3,000 Nigerian film makers on animation, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has disclosed. The minister disclosed this at the opening of the French, Japanese and Nigerian animated films festival on wednesday in abuja.  According to the minister, the Canadian firm, Toon Boom, based in Montreal, will teach the Nigerian youths in animation technology.  ”The firm will provide what is industry grade certification and tools so that those Nigerians can compete for global work. The firm works for Disney, Nickeledeon. It is Nigerians who will do the actual training. It’s a train the trainer and certification programme similar to what happened in India”, he said. ” On the whole we envisage 5,000 Nigerian youths being trained. But we are starting with 3,000″, he added. Mohammed said that his ministry was also collaborating with the French government on capacity building for Nigerian film makers

Nobel Laureate, Playwright and Poet, Professor Wole Soyinka has said that if Republican standard-bearer, Donald Trump is elected President of the United States next week, he will cut his green card and leave the country. “If in the unlikely event he does win, the first thing he’ll do is to say [that] all green-card holders must reapply to come back into the US. Well, I’m not waiting for that,” said Soyinka, who is scholar-in-residence at New York University’s Institute of African American Affairs this autumn. “The moment they announce his victory, I will cut my green card myself and start packing up.” The Nigerian playwright and poet, who was imprisoned in Nigeria during its civil war, later fleeing the country and receiving a death sentence in absentia, urged young people to stand up against oppression. Giving a seminar to students at Oxford University’s Ertegun House, he also laid into Brexit, saying it was a “ridiculous decision”, and part of an international rise in what he c

Three  years after divorcing her ex-husband, Tony Ebireri, screen diva, Chika Ike seems to have found love again. The actress’ marriage to Ebireri had come under heavy storm of accusations and counter accusations of infidelity, insubordination and domestic violence before it finally collapsed in 2013. Now, the Anambra State-born movie star is all set to give marriage a second chance. In an exclusive chat with  Inside Nollywood, Ike  talks glowingly about the special man in her life and plans for remarriage. “Marriage is a beautiful institution. I will never talk down on marriage because it’s something I still look forward to. It’s what every woman hopes for. Though, I’m focused on my career right now, I do have a very special person in my life,” she enthuses. When pressed further to reveal the identity of the man that tickles her heart, Ike whose latest movie,  Miss Teacher  is making waves in the cinemas, refused further talk about him. “Well, that’s all I can say about m

Coconuts have been enjoyed the world over for centuries , this is why w omen from various cultures like Bali, India, Peru, Jamaica and various parts of Africa use it for almost everything — from lip balm and skin moisturiser to cooking oil, and as a remedy for stomach complaints. Coconuts are also hypoallergenic, and they contain antibacterial, antiviral and anti-parasitic healing properties.  But now researchers have discovered what traditional cultures have known for centuries: Coconut is a powerful anti-fungal treatment  —  especially against common yeast infections, like  Candida albicans . Al Sears, MD, physician and researcher reports, “ Not only is coconut oil a powerful natural healer, it has none of the harmful side effects that come with prescription drugs. ” He, therefore, prescribes ingesting it, and also in cooking. He prescribes, “ I recommend you add a few tablespoons of this oil to your existing diet to naturally manage any yeast infections. Look for virgi

Awka – Mr Sam Okaula, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, says the command is not aware of any sex scandal involving Miss Anambra Beauty Queen, Miss Chidimma Okeke. Okaula said in Awka on Thursday that the command was yet to receive any report of such case. On the speculation making the round that some people have been arrested over the matter, he said that the command had not made any arrest regarding the issue. “I am not aware of any arrest of those involved or blackmailers in the matter. We have not gotten any report on the matter. Okeke, the reigning Miss Anambra Beauty Queen, was alleged to be involved in lesbianism due to amateur video clips which have gone viral on the internet. The development have not only caused crisis between the beauty queen and the organisers, but have raised moral issues.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will adopt “pin vending”  for the 2017 UTME test, advising intending candidates to get familiar with the new approach. Its Head of Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos that it would no longer use scratch cards. “Candidates, wishing to sit for the 2017 examination, should start getting themselves familiar with the newly adopted process of pin vending by the board. “We must make ourselves open to change like it is obtained in other climes. “We are no longer going back to the use of scratch card; that method is outdated. “Candidates wishing to register for the examination will just make online payment and get a pin with which they can upload their data. “This new pin vending will be accessible through the options of web payment, ATM issued cards like Visa, Verve, and Master card, online Quick Teller, mobile application and Bank Branch case/card.’’

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the increasing cases of rape, abuse, diversion of supplies and corruption in Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs’) camps are inexcusable. In a statement yesterday by his media office, Saraki pledged the cooperation of the Senate in ensuring the quick passage of bills to help address the plight of IDPs. He spoke when the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), led by Mrs. Angele Dikongue-Atangana, visited him at the National Assembly, Abuja. His words: “It is disheartening and heartless when you hear of corruption in the supply of food items, when you see malnutrition and mortality in IDPs’ camps. “When you see malnourished children and you know there can be speedy recovery when the necessary drugs and nutritional items are provided with the necessary food items.” Saraki pledged the readiness of the National Assembly to cooperate with the commission in addressing challenges facing the IDPs, adding that the Senate woul

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Clement Oladele has said that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, will temporarily close a section of the Ibadan/Lagos corridor by Sagamu Interchange to effect repair. Oladele, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abeokuta, said that Julius Berger had informed the FRSC that the reason for the closure was to effect repairs on the section from Thursday, November 3 to Saturday, November 12. “There will be temporary closure by Julius Berger Nigeria (JBN) of a section of the Ibadan/Lagos corridor by Sagamu Interchange from Thursday, Nov. 3 to Saturday, November 12 to effect repair,’’ he said. He urged motorists, especially commercial vehicle operators, to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules. Oladele advised motorists to cooperate with the FRSC and other traffic officers who would ensure minimal discomfort of motorists during the period. “Motorists should exercise caution and adhere to t

Contrary to wide spread speculations that Super Eagles sensation Kelechi Iheanacho currently earns £85,000-per-week at Manchester City, a very close source to the player have exclusively revealed to SportingLife that the 20-year-old receives just £15,000 weekly. The former Nigeria youth international joined the Citizens in 2013 following a very successive campaign at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup where he emerged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, scoring six and assisting a seven times. Unsurprisingly, he broke into the City first team in the 2015/16 season after a mesmerising pre-season and made a huge impact with eight premier league goals in his debut season and scored the goal that sealed qualification for the UEFA Champions League for his team. He has already scored three goals with three assists this campaign and was rewarded for his form by new manager Pep Guardiola with a deal that will see him stay at the club until 2021. Financial details of the deal w

Opeyemi Olusanya is a name known to every house hold over a decade now. She is an actress with class, an Entrepreneur and a business woman. Opeyemi olusanya was born a princess though unknown to so many because she love to keep a low profile life. She has featured in over 100 nigerian movies both english and yoruba. She is also  a great film maker and a producer with over 20 movies to her credit, some of the movies she has produced are: AYAGBANGBA, OTA ODARAN, SANIMOTU SALAU, OPIN IFE, FEYIPITAN, ABANIDARO, AIMOKAN, OLURANLOWO MI, IFEKUFE, TIARA, JOKOTOLA, EWOO, SISI TODARA amongs others. She recently launched her movie website called www.opeyemiolusanya.com

As a birthday gift to her fans, Annie Idibia is set to give back to society, by giving out free skill acquisition programme for two weeks in Lagos and Akwa Ibom States. The actress said the decision was borne out of the many blessing she has received over the years. Born in the month of November, the actress stated that she decided not to ask for any gift from God this year, but would like to give back and contribute to the society at large. “I am grateful to God for his many blessings in my life and this time I have decided not ask God for anything but rather I would like to give back and contribute to the society at large. “On this note, I would like to invite 1000 women and youths to two weeks empowerment training in Event Decor and Planning, Ankara Craft, Cake Making & Modelling, Photography Starter Class and an extensive Makeup Masters Class in Lagos and Akwa-Ibom States.”

United Kingdom-based actress, Victoria Inyama, recently visited Nigeria. She talks about her family and career What have you busied yourself with in the United Kingdom? I have been very much involved in raising my family and I also went back to the university to further my education. I went back to study Psychology despite having a bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts. Why did you choose to study Psychology? I like to give back and since I have the skills, I wanted to do something that would benefit everybody. One of the things that I have noticed is that a lot of people, especially those in the ethnic minority are not well represented in the area of psychology, so  helping people assess themselves in terms of their well-being  is one of the things that I want to achieve. How did you become an actress? I started acting when I was young and it was Zik Zulu-Okafor and Alex Usifo, that made me venture into acting. He was already a part of the soap,  Ripples  and they needed

Curvy Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, recently turned 32, declaring that, against societal perception, her new age is nothing to be ashamed of. In most cases, it is believed that before 30, a lady should be settled to a married life and career. However, the actress declared that she is happy for the grace to witness the new age. “I’m 32 years old today; yes, let me spell it out for you; thirty-two. I’m not going to let anyone shame me into thinking I shouldn’t say this out loud, or believe that it’s a sign that I’m running out of time, for what I do not know. “Many instead of looking at age as a thing of pride we’ve shrouded it in negativity. I lost a friend this morning to cancer and it just dawned on me that she didn’t get to have this opportunity. “So I’m going to scream my age out loud and wear it with a badge if I have to. Why? Because 32 years is how many mornings I’ve woken up and nights I’ve gone to bed. “32 is how many years I’ve inhaled and exhaled without skipp

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Saturday in Lagos that Africa’s richest woman by Forbes reckoning, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, was among the 25 billionaires he made during his tenure as President. Obasanjo stated this at the 2016 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum. The former president was reacting to an allegation by Alakija, at the event, that the Obasanjo administration frustrated her effort when she ventured into oil business. Alakija, who spoke before Obasanjo, alleged that his administration illegally took an oil block allocated to her company after her family had invested all its savings to strike oil in commercial quantity. She said, “This oil block is in 5000 feet depth of water and was extremely difficult to explore. “It took 15 years from the time that we were awarded the licence in 1993 till 2008 when we struck the first oil “When this event happened, 60 per cent out of our 60 per cent equity in the business, was forcefully taken from us b

In the last three months, Gadilo Agbajo, an Arogbo, Ondo State indigene, has been involved in three kidnaps, which netted the gang he led N14.8m in total. But when Agbajo and eight other members of the gang were brought before journalists at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters following their arrest, the explanation he gave for his life of crime surprised many. According to Agbajo, whom the gang members said was responsible for sharing the ransom money in the bush anytime the families of their victims paid, he was not a selfish criminal. Agbajo explained that he used his criminal activities to help his friends.“When some of my people who did not have job could not pay their house rents, they came to meet me for help. “I normally told them that they should not worry and that I would find a way to help them and they could help me as well. My way of helping them is getting them involved in the kidnapping business rather than for them to roam the streets without work.

Her Minimums and Maximums. Those things that she is committed to never allowing herself to accept. The point at which she will not go any lower. The level at which she will not push any further. Also, how far she is prepared to go if need be. When it’s time to say NO. Understanding when that is the only answer you can offer and accepting it’s okay to say it. When to break away and move on. This may mean severing ties with a girlfriend, lover, family member, a crippling job, and bad habits. What she weighs. Bite the bullet and get on those weighing scales. Know what you are dealing with and face up to it. What her blood pressure reads. Too many of us are walking time bombs, not having a clue of what is ticking inside of us. Go and get things checked out even if it’s only to be reassured and if not, to do something about it. When she took her last smear test. Stop postponing it and ignoring going for the test. Don’t let it cost you! Make sure she gets a mammography at the