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By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nollywood is about to take centre stage on the global film circuit as Osamede, a powerful historical fantasy set in the 1897 Benin Kingdom, is gearing up for its debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Market in 2025. Scheduled for a special screening on May 17 at the Pavillon Afriques, a key hub celebrating African cinema, the film promises to be a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian storytelling internationally. Photo: Director James Omokwe and executive producer Lilian Olubi Directed by James Omokwe and executive produced by Lilian Olubi under the Gold Lilies banner, Osamede blends history, mythology, and fantasy…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Umuokoro Egbelu Etiti Autonomous Community, located in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, has exiled one of its natives, Mr. Ndukuba Nwogwugwu, following his refusal to assume the role of Chief Priest of the Ikpeghiebe Shrine, the community’s traditional deity. Nwogwugwu, 35, a professional truck driver and devout member of the Assemblies of God Church, turned down the appointment, citing his Christian beliefs, which strictly forbid participation in traditional religious practices. His decision reportedly infuriated community members, who allegedly resorted to threats and intimidation in an effort to coerce him. The situation escalated…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday authorized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and detain six individuals behind Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in connection with an alleged investment fraud exceeding one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex parte motion filed by EFCC counsel Fadila Yusuf. The court ruled that the suspects could be held in custody pending the conclusion of the investigation and potential prosecution. “I have listened to the submission of the learner counsel for the applicant (EFCC). “I have also gone…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Imo State Police Command has apprehended two women who were allegedly trying to sell a kidnapped four-year-old boy in Owerri for N2.7 million. The child, who had been abducted in Abuja while hawking vegetables, was brought to Owerri to be sold, but their plans were thwarted. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, the suspects have been identified as Joy Ugwu from Idah, Kogi State, and Rosella Michael from Zamba, Abuja. A third suspect, said to be a nurse, remains at large. DSP Okoye noted that the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has announced the commencement of compiling a list of retired civil servants who have defaulted on fully repaying their housing loans. This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by the Board’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Ngozi Obiechina. Obiechina cited the Board’s Executive Secretary, Mrs. Salamatu Ahmed, who explained that the initiative aims to recover mortgaged properties from retirees who failed to fulfill their loan repayment obligations. According to Ahmed, the decision aligns with a recent memo from Mrs. Patience Oyekunle, Permanent Secretary…

The Management of Air Peace has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide following the industrial action by staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The suspension, according to the airline, is due to the unavailability of QNH (hazardous weather) report required for safe landings. The announcement of the suspension is contained in a notice by the Head of Corporate Communication of Air Peace, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo. The notice posted on the official X handle of the airline @flyairpeace reads: “Due to the ongoing NiMet strike and the unavailability of QNH (hazardous weather) reports required for safe landings, Air…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Wednesday following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the decision was made after extensive consultations with political stakeholders and is aimed at advancing the long-term development goals of the state. Governor Oborevwori, who was elected under the PDP banner in 2023, was formally welcomed into the APC by top party leaders. The defection is being seen by political analysts as…

Former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his successor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and the entire Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Delta State. The major political realignment was announced on Wednesday after an expanded stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Asaba. This development signals a major shift in the political landscape of Delta State. Senator James Manager confirmed the defection, he said: “All PDP members in the state, including the governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, all the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A yet to be identified middle aged woman has reportedly died in a public toilet at the Mile three motor park on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 after she paid to use the toilet. According to eyewitnesses, the woman, paid to use the toilet but failed to come out after several minutes. The officials in charge of the toilet became anxious and knocked on the door, but there was no response. They subsequently forced the door open and found the woman dead. The Chairman of the Mile 3 Park toilet, Chigozie Amadi, confirmed the incident. “Yes, the incident…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old woman, Fatima Ibrahim, over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor who worked as her househelp in Azare, located in Katagum Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, stated that the incident was reported to the Azare Divisional Headquarters on March 1, 2025. According to Wakil, Fatima, a resident of Tashan Jama’are, was allegedly involved in the abuse of a 12-year-old boy employed to assist her with her business. He further revealed that the victim, a student of Arabic studies, had been living in the suspect’s…