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Africa Magic Opens Entries for 12th AMVCA

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 […]

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Rivers Assembly Insists on Continuing Impeachment of Governor Fubara Amid Political Crisis

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 […]

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Edo Governor Sacks New Edo Line MD, Appoints Acting CEO

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 […]

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BSUTH Engages Retired, Young Midwives to Restore Labour Ward Services

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 […]

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Atiku Reacts as Son Defects to APC, Says Choice Is Personal

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to his son Abba Abubakar's joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a personal decision with no consequences for him. Atiku posted this statement Thursday evening on his verified X account (formerly Twitter). Abba Abubakar had announced his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 during a visit to Senate Vice President Barau Jibrin at the National Assembly. Atiku responded by […]

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FG Defends N152tn Debt, Blames Rise on FX Revaluation, Transparency

The Nigerian federal government is defending the increase in public debt, now estimated at around 152 trillion naira, emphasizing that this rise is primarily due to greater transparency and exchange rate adjustments, not reckless borrowing. Presenting the Nigerian Economic Summit Group's (NESG) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook in Lagos, Coordinating Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs Wale Edun stated that the Tinubu government has prioritized transparency and fiscal discipline in the accounting […]

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Davido Denies Paternity Claim, Says Five DNA Tests Were Negative

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied claims that he is the biological father of a teenage girl identified as Anu, who recently requested a DNA test to establish her identity. In a series of posts on social media, the singer rejected the allegation and accused Anu’s mother of misleading her daughter. Davido said he has already undergone multiple DNA tests in the past, all of […]

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Alaafin Denies Consultation as Makinde Inaugurates Ladoja as Obas Council Chairman

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, re-established the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs on Thursday after a 15-year break in continuity. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was appointed the council's first chairman. The inauguration took place at the House of Chiefs in the Parliament Building of the Secretariat in Ibadan. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent. During the event, Governor Makinde […]

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Activist Claims Canadian Church Linked to Pastor Chris Okafor Has Been Shut Down

A Nigerian-Canada–based activist, Jimmy Jaf, has claimed that the Greater Liberation City International Ministry Centre in Toronto, allegedly linked to controversial Nigerian pastor Chris Okafor, has been shut down by Canadian authorities. Jimmy Jaf made the claim in a video shared on his TikTok page on Thursday, alleging that the ministry has been dissolved in Canada and is no longer permitted to operate. According to the activist, the reported dissolution […]

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Makinde Pledges to Strengthen Security in Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that his administration will intensify efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture to ensure the safety of lives and property across all parts of the state. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during the grand finale and wreath-laying ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Makinde expressed appreciation to officers and […]

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