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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Ugo Ugboh |Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
Hakeem Onilogbo, popularly known as Hakeem Effects, is redefining Nollywood through his exceptional makeup artistry. Renowned for his expertise in special effects makeup, he has become a game-changer, creating realistic injuries, supernatural transformations, and culturally resonant designs. Hakeem’s work on films like Jagun Jagun and King of Thieves (Ògúndábède) highlights his unmatched skill. Whether crafting battle scars or mystical looks, his attention to detail makes characters unforgettable.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Gloria Omoruyi |Caroline Ameh
BENIN CITY – The Managing Director of the Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, has affirmed that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration will not tolerate fraud or redundancy in the civil service. Speaking during an interactive session with artisans of the agency, Eseigbe emphasized that the government would not use taxpayers’ money to pay salaries for unproductive staff.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
Netflix is revolutionizing Nollywood by bringing Nigerian stories to a global stage and reshaping the industry. Since its Nigerian debut in 2016, the streaming giant has heavily invested in local content, offering filmmakers access to wider audiences and better resources. Through Netflix, films like Ìjàkùmò and The King’s Horseman have reached international viewers, introducing global audiences to Nigeria’s rich culture and storytelling traditions.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic election as Namibia’s first female president, marking a significant milestone in African leadership and gender equality. Nandi-Ndaitwah, currently serving as Namibia’s Vice President, emerged victorious in the presidential election as announced by the Electoral Commission of Namibia.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Gloria Omoruyi |Henry Omo-Ogbemudia |Ken Abu |Nigerian Byzantine politics
The Managing Director of the Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency (EDPUBMA), Engr. Austin Osaretin Osakue, has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for initiating the Forward Operating Base project built in Ehor, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. Engr. Osakue made this commendation recently during the commissioning and hand-over ceremony of the Base to the Nigerian Army by Governor Godwin Obaseki as part of his efforts to curb security challenges in the state.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Lamai Cassius |Gloria Omoruyi |Henry Omo-Ogbemudia |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Mrs. Josephine Obomighie, wife of Hon. Solomon Obomighie, the Executive Chairman of Etsako Central Local Government Area, recently engaged in a discussion with women at the LGA. The primary focus of the meeting was to deliberate and assess reports from the 10 wards, as well as to mobilize support for both the campaign and upcoming election.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Lamai Cassius |Gloria Omoruyi |Nigerian Byzantine politics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to cut the cost of governance and reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Saturday during a one-day retreat with the theme ‘Strengthening Institutional Mechanism for Effective Delivery’, organised by the State House management for heads of government agencies under its supervision in Abuja.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Lamai Cassius |Gloria Omoruyi |Edward Eseghei |Henry Omo-Ogbemudia
HiA renowned former Super Eagles player and head coach, Samson Siasia has officially ended his 5-year ban imposed by FIFA for match-fixing allegations and is available for a coaching job. Recall that the Olympic silver and bronze medal-winning coach Samson Siasia was banned by FIFA from all football-related activities for life and a 50,000 Swiss Francs fine in 2019. Given Siasia’s noteworthy accomplishments in Nigerian football, the football community was taken aback by this decision.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | George Etakibuebu |Lamai Cassius |Gloria Omoruyi |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced a strange and questionable empowerment programme on the ‘eve’ of a crucial gubernatorial election in the state in which he is a candidate. According to available information by his own media team, it is billed to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Gloria Omoruyi |Lucky Efese |Nene Olaye |Nigerian Byzantine politics
The expression ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ came into play recently at the Edo State Library with the introduction of educational films by the management of the library as part of the learning culture for students. The movies, which will be shown every Friday after school hours, are targeted at the secondary school students as part of their extracurricular activities.
