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By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Tina Mba, alongside 3 Cold Dishes — a film co-produced by Afrobeats icon Burna Boy — shone brightly at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held on Sunday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The 21st edition of…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, describing it as less effective than previous governments. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal claimed the Tinubu-led government had shown no real interest…

By Deborah Nnamdi A German court on Monday sentenced five men to prison terms ranging from five and a half to ten and a half years for operating a notorious darknet platform used to share child sexual abuse material. The court in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, found the men—aged between 44…

By Deborah Nnamdi Controversial UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has reignited public debate after declaring that money is essential to fulfilling God’s purpose. The founder of SPAC Nation (now The Nxtion Family) made the statement during a recent sermon on purpose and destiny, emphasizing that spirituality alone is not enough to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Australia has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to enhance online safety. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new rule, contained in the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age)…

Photo: Timipre Sylva …Fmr Petroleum Minister linked to alleged coup plot By Douglas Maha, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.8 million. In a public…

Photo: Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko, when the love was sweet By Orezi Amagada, Guest Writer What began as a glamorous union between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and Nigerian politician and Senator representing Delta North, Chief Ned Nwoko, has descended into one of the country’s most talked-about celebrity crises, exposing deep…

Photo: ISWAP operatives African Union has called for an urgent international response, including intelligence-sharing, to address worsening security conditions in Mali, where insurgents are imposing a fuel blockade and kidnapping foreigners. An Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa’s Sahel region has blocked fuel imports since September, attacking convoys of tankers…

Photo: Boko Haram terrorists Nigerian troops have rescued 86 civilians abducted by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants during operations along the Damaturu–Buratai–Biu Road in northeastern Borno State, the army said on Monday. The rescue was carried out by soldiers from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), the…

The United States has introduced new immigration guidelines that could make it harder for foreigners with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer to obtain visas or green cards. The directive, issued under President Donald Trump’s administration, expands the definition of a “public charge” — a term…