Actress, director, and producer Chioma Chukwuka has clinched the ‘Best Lead Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her compelling performance in Seven Doors. The award highlights her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. Chukwuka’s win stands out as she triumphed over a strong lineup of nominees, each…
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Abdullateef Adedimeji, alongside his wife, Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji, clinched the Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for their film Lisabi: The Uprising. The couple, elegantly dressed in luxurious ensembles, expressed their gratitude to God and acknowledged the dedication and perseverance of their…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners in its Local Government chairmanship primaries conducted across 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The primary elections were conducted under tight security, with a heavy presence of law enforcement at the party’s state secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja. Lagos…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on student leaders across tertiary institutions to take ownership of the newly introduced interest-free education loan scheme. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement session and technical workshop on NELFUND system automation and loan application processes in Abuja, the Executive Director of Operations, Iyal Mustapha, encourages student leaders to…
Message from Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the commitment, compassion, and courage of nurses across Africa and the world. Representing nearly 70% of the health workforce, nurses are the foundation of our health systems – essential every day, and indispensable in times of crisis….
The Embassy of China in Nigeria has responded to media reports regarding the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) withdrawal from the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, citing alleged visa delays. The Embassy said it received a formal request from Nigeria’s National Sports Commission on April 24, based on a letter dated April 22, seeking…
Voting has commenced at the 2025 Lagos APC local government election primaries as early as 7.30 am, delegates arrived at the APC Secretariat as early as 7.30 am amidst a heavy presence of security personnel, including the CP Lagos, Moshood Jimoh, overseeing and ensuring things go right. Over 1,500 delegates are taking part in a consensus…
Pakistan’s airspace was shut on Saturday, after the military said India had launched a series of attacks on airbases. “Pakistan’s airspace will remain closed for all kinds of flights until Sunday 12:00 PM,” the statement said.
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of Premium Motor Spirit in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in…
The Federal Government has booked down a total of 64,188 Nigerians for this year’s holy pilgrimage. This was disclosed by the Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday at the flag off the inaugural airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The grand ceremony at Sam Mbakwe International…
