The recently released 2025 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) nomination list has sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many wondering why actress and Box Office queen Funke Akindele was noticeably absent. Despite featuring in the nominated film “House of Gaa” and releasing “Everybody Loves Jenifa” in 2024, Funke Akindele’s name was conspicuously missing…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed the reason he did not select Nyesom Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. In a recent interview, Atiku explained that his decision was rooted in the party’s process, which involved consulting with leaders and governors, including Wike and Aminu Tambuwal. Atiku recalled the criticism…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced key leadership appointments to enhance service delivery and improve overall performance. Seven Deputy Directors have been promoted to various directorate roles, effective immediately. Notably, some former directors have taken on new roles within the commission. – Mrs. Gloria Makinde, formerly Coordinating Director, Broadcast Monitoring, has been appointed Secretary…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe Adeoti, is over the moon as her 2024 movie “Thinline” has been nominated for an Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA). The nomination was recently announced by the organizers of the 11th edition of the award. Actress Uche Montana has been nominated for Best Lead Actress for her outstanding…
Jide Kosoko, the renowned Nollywood actor, has shared a personal aspect of his life, revealing that he lost three of his wives under different circumstances. This clarification came during a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast. The 71-year-old filmmaker addressed the common assumption that he had married four wives simultaneously, stating that this was…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a setback in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign after a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen’s powerful header in the 74th minute was cancelled out by a late strike from Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chiwenda, denying Nigeria a crucial victory. The…
Adewale Ayuba, the legendary Fuji musician, sat on his plush sofa, surrounded by trophies and plaques that told the story of his illustrious career. As he celebrated his 60th birthday, he couldn’t help but reminisce about his journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most iconic musicians. Born on May 6, 1963, in Ibadan, Oyo State,…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a bold statement about his wealth, insisting that it is beyond what investment can buy. The billionaire’s son and global music icon was captured making the declaration in a video shared by Cubana Chief Priest on Instagram. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently criticized the state of democracy in Africa, stating that it has failed to serve the continent’s people. He made these comments at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha. Obasanjo argued that Western-style liberal democracy is incompatible with African values, culture, and ways of life. He questioned…
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) is set to host Nigerian football legend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, as he delivers the institution’s 15th Distinguished Public Lecture. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 am, Odegbami’s lecture is titled “Sport has the Power to Change the World – How True?” The event promises to be an enlightening…
