NFVCB recognition is a ‘huge honour’ – Toyin Abraham

 

Actress and director Toyin Abraham has expressed gratitude after being honored by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) for grossing over N1 billion with her debut film, “Oversabi Aunty”.

2027: Olubadan warns against using religion for political gain

 

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has cautioned political actors against using religion as a tool for electoral advantage.

Kano government moves to compensate families of 16 hunters killed in Uromi

The Kano State Government has confirmed that, following the massacre of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, a special account has been opened for the payment of compensation to the victims’ families.

Thugs disrupt ADC women rally in Rivers

 

Suspected political thugs disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum on Friday in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers.

FERMA promises safety measures on Oyo highway after students’ protest

 

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, Oyo State, has assured residents that it will install safety measures to prevent accidents on the newly rehabilitated Ago-Are/Saki road, one of the region’s busiest highways.

“Only God and I are richest in the world”- Pastor Oyakhilome declares

 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Loveworld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, has declared that he and God are the only truly wealthy individuals in the world.

 

Former Gov El-Rufai loses sister-in-law, Safiya

 A member of the House of Representatives for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has announced the passing of his mother, Aunty Safiya Ali Rufai.

 

Real reason Tinubu embarked on state visit to UK – Daniel Bwala

 Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has addressed questions bothering on why the president embarked on a state visit to the United Kingdom.

 

Shehu Sani links surge in terrorist attacks to 2027 election

Former Nigerian senator, Shehu Sani, has linked the recent surge in terrorist attacks in the Northern parts of the country to the forthcoming general elections.

 

Police, Nigerians condemn video of assault, gang r@pe in Delta

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Nigerians have reacted with outrage following the circulation of disturbing videos showing assault and alleged gang r*pe of women in Ozoro, a community in Delta State.

FG clarifies asylum agreement, says UK deportees will only be Nigerians

 The presidency has clarified that the agreement reached between Nigeria and the UK to receive deportees with no legal status will not encompass foreign nationals.

 

South Africa, other countries seek deal with Dangote Refinery amid global oil crisis

 

Several African countries, including South Africa, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Bloomberg reports on Friday.

Oyo ADC chairmen dismiss alleged hijack of party structure

 

Local Government Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, in conjunction with party leaders from all 33 local government areas, have reaffirmed their allegiance to the party’s state leadership while strongly rejecting alleged attempts to seize control of its structure.

Police arrest 70-year-old man, three others over attempted murder in A’Ibom

 

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 70-year-old man, Okon Akpan, alongside three others over alleged attempted murder and involvement in cult-related activities in Uruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.

Ebonyi denies using contracts to empower stakeholders

The Ebonyi Government has debunked reports making the rounds that it was using contracts to empower stakeholders, especially influential ones in the state.