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Why Nollywood Films Are Making Their Way to Netflix

In recent years, Nollywood films have started appearing on Netflix, and this change has been significant for the Nigerian film industry. Steve Ayorinde, a well-known film critic and former Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, spoke about this trend at the unveiling of the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nominee list. Ayorinde highlighted that the Africa […]

Armed Terrorists Disrupt Friday Prayers in Katsina, Forcing Worshippers to Flee

In a disturbing event on Friday, armed terrorists attacked several mosques in the Dan-Ali community, located in Katsina State’s Danmusa Local Government Area. The attack took place during Jummat prayers, causing worshippers to flee for safety as gunfire rang out. “We were at the Jummat prayer when we heard the shooting and everybody ran. We […]

How Police Recovered Stolen Vehicle of Top Ebonyi Politician

Police in Ebonyi State recently arrested a man, Okoro Daniel Obumneme, for allegedly stealing a black Prado jeep that belonged to a member of the Ebonyi House of Assembly. The jeep had been left at a car wash in the Abakaliki shopping mall, where Obumneme worked. After washing the vehicle, the suspect drove it out […]

Religion Blinds Nigerians: VeryDarkMan’s Take on Pastor Adeboye’s Apology

Social media activist Martins Ortse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has recently criticized Nigerians for being blinded by religion. His comments came in response to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s apology regarding his earlier statement that Christians who do not pay tithes would not go to heaven. Pastor Adeboye, the leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God […]

Soludo Conducts Swearing-in Ceremony for 21 Local Government Chairmen

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has officially sworn in 21 newly elected local government chairmen during a ceremony held at the Government House in Awka. This important event marks a new chapter for local governance in the area. In his speech, Governor Soludo urged the new chairmen to work diligently and focus on grassroots development. He reminded […]

Nigeria is in a Desperate Situation, Worse Than in 1984 – ASUU

In a stark warning about the state of the nation, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has declared that Nigeria is in a “hopeless state,” worse than it was in 1984. These comments were made during the 2024 ASUU State of the Nation Conference held in Abuja. The […]

Wike Accused of Using Police to Ignite Chaos in Rivers State – Former Aide to Atiku

Recent tensions in Rivers State have escalated, with serious allegations made against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Demola Olarenwaju, who serves as the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused Wike of attempting to incite chaos by involving the police and the court […]

Fubara: IGP Must Be Held Accountable for Any Unrest in Rivers During Local Election

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, should be held accountable if unrest occurs ahead of the local government election scheduled for October 5, 2024. At a press conference in Port Harcourt, Fubara accused the Nigeria Police of trying to interfere in the election to […]

Mother Found Guilty of Manslaughter After House Fire Claims Lives of Her Four Sons

A 29-year-old mother, Deveca Rose, has been found guilty of manslaughter after a tragic fire at her home claimed the lives of her four young sons. The fire broke out while she was out shopping, leaving the children alone in the house. The incident happened on December 16, 2021, in Sutton, southwest London. Rose’s two […]