Africa Magic, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), has officially opened submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious continental film and television awards. The entry window opened on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will close on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Filmmakers and content creators from across Africa have been invited to submit their works for consideration. The AMVCA is MultiChoice’s flagship initiative aimed at recognising and […]

The members of the Rivers State Legislature reaffirmed their commitment to initiating impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. They described this as the only realistic solution to the political crisis in the state. The lawmakers made this statement at a press conference on Friday, after the Legislature session was postponed as scheduled on Thursday. In their addresses to the media, the lawmakers emphasized that […]

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate dismissal of Ms. Tinyan Otuomagie as CEO of New Edo Line Transport Services Limited. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the State Minister of Transport, Uwuilekhue Saturday Idehen, in Benin City on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Following the dismissal, the Governor appointed Mr. Smart Aigbodion, the Maintenance Director, as the acting CEO of the public transport company until […]

The administration of Benue State University Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi has approved the immediate hiring of retired midwives and qualified assistant midwives to restore regular maternity services. This measure affects the hospital's main complex, the BSUTH annex, and the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, which have recently struggled to maintain continuity of births and obstetric care due to staff shortages. In a statement, spokesperson Tsenenghul Moses said the hospital […]