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AMVCA 2026: Big Wins, bigger statements at Africa’s biggest film night
Photo: Linda Ejiofor, one of the biggest winners of the night By Oghenekevwe Kofi The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) delivered another glamorous celebration of African film, television and digital storytelling on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. But beyond the…
Read More »AMVCA ushers in new era as Osakioduwa steps aside for Bovi, Mbatha
After more than a decade as the face of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, IK Osakioduwa has officially stepped aside, marking the end of an era and ushering in a fresh chapter for Africa’s biggest celebration of film and television. For the first time since the awards debuted…
Read More »Police confirm arrest of Ilebaye’s father over alleged assault
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya following an alleged assault involving his daughter, Ilebaye Odiniya, in Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying officers responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate in the early hours…
Read More »EFCC declares ex-humanitarian minister wanted over alleged diversion of public funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged cases of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency published the wanted notice on its official platform on Saturday, listing the 52-year-old former minister…
Read More »2027: NDC zones presidential ticket to South for single term
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term. The decision was reached at the maiden national convention of the party, where delegates unanimously adopted the motion during proceedings. The motion was moved by Afam Victor Ogene,…
Read More »When noise becomes signal: The new face of electioneering in Nigeria
By Gabriel Efe There is a new grammar in Nigerian politics. It does not speak in the careful cadence of party communiqués or the rehearsed restraint of traditional campaign structures. It is louder, faster, and often untidy. Many find it unsettling. Some call it disruptive. Others dismiss it as reckless.…
Read More »FG corrects Tinubu official appellation, warns against title errors
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has clarified the official appellation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following recurring errors in the way some organisations and media outlets address the Nigerian leader. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser…
Read More »Police, JAMB bust exam fraud syndicate in Delta, arrest suspects
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate in Warri, Delta State. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, on Friday, the syndicate was uncovered during the 2026 Unified Tertiary…
Read More »Troops bust illegal arms factories in Plateau, arrests five suspects
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE have uncovered two illegal arms manufacturing factories in Plateau State and arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the production of weapons. The operation was disclosed on Friday by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of Joint…
Read More »Court dismisses Sowore’s no-case submission in alleged cyberbullying trial
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing trial over alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services over allegations that he described the president…
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