On Sunday, the highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewersā Choice Awards (AMVCA) unveiled its nominees for the 11th edition, recognizing the best in African film, television, and digital content from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Set to take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious ceremony will celebrate the industryās brightest talents…
Despite her suspension by the senate and ongoing moves to recall her, Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on Sunday distributed 2,400 bags of grains to her constituents for celebration of the ongoing Ramadan fasting. The items distributed by Natasha include 1,200 bags of beans and 1,200 bags of millet which are being…
The President Bola Tinubu administration has announced an 80% reduction in the cost of dialysis for kidney patients across Nigeria,reducing the cost from N50,000 to N12,000 per session. This initiative which was led by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Ali Pate,aims to provide a good level of relief to individuals suffering from kidney disease, and…
STEM professionals (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) continue to be in high demand worldwide for years. Many leading nations have created specialized visa programs to attract these experts, recognizing their importance in driving innovation and economic growth. With demand at an all-time high, STEM careers offer not only lucrative salaries but also promising opportunities for…
A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames at A.A Rano filling station located at Hannun Riga, near General Hospital, Kontagora, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The filling station is also few meters from āBā Division of the Nigeria Police, Kontagora. Sources said the incident occurred while Premium Motor…
On March 8th, 2025, Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation in partnership with NLP successfully organized a Free Medical Checkup event in Epe Local Government, Lagos. This impactful initiative attracted over 800 community members, providing them with essential health services and promoting overall wellness. A Dedication To Community Health The event took place in a welcoming atmosphere…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with…
There was a tension in Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State, following deadly communal clashes over a land dispute that prompted Governor Ademola Adeleke to impose a 24-hour curfew. The violence, which later spread to Erin-Osun, claimed three lives, left 30 others injured with gunshot wounds, displaced over 100,000 residents, and caused property damage worth…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who recently marked his first 100 days in office, has praised President Bola Tinubuās leadership, describing him as more courageous than former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in Benin yesterday, Okpebholo commended Tinubuās recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a bold decision made in…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, says the SDP is not making any plan for merger or collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, or any party ahead of the 2027 elections. Adebayo stated this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at a meeting…
