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Actor Yemi Remi has accused his late brother, veteran actor Chief Kanran, of fabricating personal tragedies to solicit funds. In a recent interview, Remi stated that Kanran falsely reported his wife's death and the destruction of his home by fire. Remi clarified that a minor fire only damaged...

Filmmaker Stephanie Linus has ignited debate by asserting that some creators distance themselves from the Nigerian film industry while using its name for promotion. She specifically cited the film My Father's Shadow by Akinola Jr. and Wale Davies as an example. Linus contended that the project...

An entertainment executive, Otunba Olumide Enilolobo, has warned that Afrobeats faces systemic exploitation from major Western record labels. He stated that Africa risks losing economic ownership of the genre despite its massive global growth in music streams. He identified unfair artist...

Filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters has disclosed that her 2021 feature, Collision Course, required a budget of at least 90 million naira. She revealed this financial detail as a keynote speaker at a recent digital content conference. The film, a drama following the intersecting stories of a police...

A veteran filmmaker and current president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria has outlined his vision for the organization, emphasizing training and structural reforms. He stated that establishing the DGN Academy is a primary objective to institutionalize professional development for both...

The Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe is engaging with authorities and regulators to streamline mining sector processes. President Abel Makura stated that these dialogues aim to address operational challenges while promoting innovation and sustainability. He emphasized that safety...

Zimplats’ Mupani Mine received a top safety award from the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe for its technological advancements. The mine was recognized for deploying autonomous dump trucks underground, an innovation that established a global benchmark for room and pillar operations...

The Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe is advocating for a modernization of collective bargaining to align with the digital age. Executive Director Nester Mukwehwa, representing President Demos Mbauya, stated that National Employment Councils must adopt digital tools for greater efficiency and...

An economist has warned that Zimbabwe's current economic stability remains fragile due to significant structural weaknesses. Carren Pindiriri, speaking at an insurance conference in Victoria Falls, stated that while the economy shows improved performance with 6% growth projected for 2025...

The Margi community in Adamawa State has introduced a new national attire to foster greater unity. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who is from Madagali Local Government Area, received special recognition during the unveiling ceremony at Ribadu Square in Yola. Governor Fintiri expressed his profound...

A human rights organization leader, Alaowei Cleric Ebikonbowei, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Chairman of the Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade stated that this action would help establish peace, particularly...

The Federal Government has denied issuing any directive for a nationwide school closure, labeling a viral social media message as false and misleading. A ministry spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, stated that the alarming notice did not originate from any official government or security agency...

The International Human Rights Commission in Nigeria has expressed alarm over a coordinated pattern of student abductions, citing three school attacks within a single week. The commission's Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, stated these are not random incidents but suggest a deliberate...

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has called for a voluntary day of fasting to seek divine intervention for the state's ongoing security issues. He made this request during a recent broadcast, urging citizens to remain united and steadfast. Governor Zulum expressed that collective...

Governor Uba Sani has urged the Arewa Consultative Forum to continue guiding policy and preserving unity as the north's intellectual core. His remarks, delivered by Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe at the group's anniversary, commended the ACF as a vital platform for regional stability. The...

The Lagos State Government is escalating its demolition of illegally constructed buildings, with recent operations targeting the Ikate-Elegushi and Lekki-Ikoyi areas. Officials from the Lagos State Building Control Agency, alongside the House of Assembly and the Office of Urban Development, are...

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has mandated a statewide shutdown of all educational institutions following the kidnapping of students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri. He characterized the incident as an unfortunate and preventable event, urging security agencies and...

Adewale Giwa, a senior pastor at The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, has urged President Bola Tinubu to adopt a specific strategy for tackling Nigeria's worsening security crisis. He recommended that the president arm prominent figures, Sunday Igboho and Gani Adams, with advanced weaponry to...

A former Zanu PF legislator, Shadreck Mashayamombe, has been reinstated into a party leadership position. The Rex Nhongo District appointed him as its local government secretary during a meeting at the Saturday Retreat in the Churu Constituency. This appointment signals his official return to an...

Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has publicly suggested that Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Central Committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei should receive instruction at the party's Herbert Chitepo Ideological College. This institution focuses on political orientation and ideological...