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 The nominees for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been unveiled, celebrating excellence in African cinema and television. This year’s nominations recognise a stellar lineup of actors, filmmakers, and content creators who have made remarkable contributions to the industry over the past year. Adedimeji Lateef is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his performance in Lisabi: The Uprising, while Uzor Arukwe is recognized in the Best Supporting Actor category for Suspicion. Chioma Chukwuka secures a nomination for Best Lead Actress for her role in Seven Doors. Full List: Nominations Across AMVCA 2025 Categories The AMVCA 2025 features a diverse range of categories celebrating both scripted and unscripted productions, digital content, and indigenous films from different regions of Africa. Best Digital Content Creator The category for Best Digital Content Creator highlights some of Africa’s most influential digital storytellers, including: Iyo Prosper Adokiye Taaoo...

  Police Inspector unleashes deadly gunfire, one dead, two injured Tragedy struck in Calabar, Cross River State, as a police inspector, Effiong Bassey, allegedly went berserk, unleashing a hail of bullets that claimed the life of a woman and left two others injured. The shocking incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Sunday at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, has sent shockwaves across the community. Confirming the attack, the spokesperson for the Cross River State Police Command, Ugbo Irene, revealed that Inspector Bassey had just returned from his night duty at Ekondo Microfinance Bank when he began acting erratically. “Inspector Bassey refused to hand over his AK-47 rifle and instead barricaded the station’s gate, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the premises. Despite multiple attempts to reason with him, his behaviour escalated dangerously,” Irene stated. What followed was pure chaos. As security teams attempted to contain the situation, Bassey su...

 TROOPS OF 3 DIVISION/OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL RECOVER ARMS AMMUNITION AND RUSTLED CATTLE IN MANGU LGA OF PLATEAU STATE The troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN on Operation LAFIYAN JAMA'A in Mangu LGA of Plateau State on 23 March 2025 at about 4:50pm responded to information about criminal activities around Youth Centre at Sabon Layi Axis in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. During the operation, troops made contact with a cattle rustling syndicate who had rustled 30 cows. Troops exchanged fire and overwhelmed the criminals forcing them to free. Troops exploited the general area and arrested one Nashak Wilson aged 29 years from Jwakkom Village in Mangu LGA of Plateau State armed with one AK-47 rifle loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special). Further exploitation led to the recovery of 30 cows rustled by the criminal syndicate.   The recovered cows have been handed over to the owner, Alhaji Yakuba Musa from Kwahas Village in Mangu LGA of Plateau State...

  The House of Representatives has vehemently denied allegations that its members received $5,000 each to support President Bola Tinubu's state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Deputy spokesman Hon. Philip Agbese described the claims as "false, malicious, and emanating from the pit of hell". Agbese emphasized that the House's decision was guided by patriotism and a commitment to restoring peace in Rivers State. He explained that the resolution was made after extensive deliberations on the security and political situation in the state, in line with their constitutional responsibilities to safeguard national stability. "The allegation that members of the House of Representatives were induced with $5,000 to pass a resolution is unfair to the Parliament," Agbese said. "What we did was to align ourselves with what I call the wisdom of King Solomon". Agbese also highlighted that the House made key adjustments to the President's emergency pro...

 Governor Sule Inspects Accommodation Facility For 2025 Nasarawa Intending Pilgrims In Saudi  Governor Abdullahi Sule of the Nasarawa State has inspected an accommodation facility in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 intending muslim pilgrims from the State, his personal assistant on social media, Comrade Godwin Rimi said in a statement on Sunday afternoon.  The Governor who conducted the inspection alongside the Executive Secretary of the state's Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mallam Idris Al-Makura expressed satisfaction with the quality and closeness of the facility to the Holy Mosque in Makkah.  Speaking earlier, Mallam Idris Al-Makura, lauded the Governor for prioritizing the welfare of pilgrims.  Al-Makura noted that the accommodation facility is the most closest and one of the best among Nigeria's thirty-six states and the FCT, Abuja for 2025 hajj.

   Sunday, March 23, 2025 Dubai Police Arrests 375 Street Vendors in the First Half of Ramadan Dubai Police apprehended 375 street vendors during the first half of Ramadan for illegally selling food items and counterfeit goods in public areas. These actions violate public safety regulations and health requirements set by relevant authorities. Several vehicles used for transporting and selling non-compliant products were also seized. The arrests are part of Dubai Police's "Combat Begging" campaign, launched during Ramadan under the slogan "An Aware Society, Free of Begging. "The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of begging, safeguard public safety, and crack down on illegal activities in public spaces. Lieutenant Colonel Talib Al Amiri, Head of the Anti-Street Vending Section at the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, explained that these efforts reflect Dubai Police's ongoing commitment, in cooperation with strategic partners, to ...

 Man laments over bad governance, tears his NYSC certificate Nigerian man laments over bäd governance and härdship in the country as he rips his NYSC certificate apart. The Nigerian man took to his social media page to express his frǔstration as part of the 30-Day-Rant Challenge. He remarked that despite spending years in school obtaining a degree, he is unable to secure employment in Nigeria. According to him, the hardship in the country is getting wørse for everyone. In the viral video, he had ripped apart his NYSC certificate while condemning the situation of the country and asking its leaders to do their job in getting things right. “During the time of our parents they can go to school and afford a basic life but now it is not even possible,” he lamented. “Are we talking about the price of gas, electricity? everything is sky-rocketing,” he added.

 EFCC Charges Staff on Discipline, Professionalism in Enugu The new acting Zonal Director, Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Aisha Abubakar has charged staff of the Directorate on diligence, discipline and professionalism in discharging their duties. She gave the  charge in Enugu at her maiden meeting with staff of the Directorate.  According to her, the core values of the Commission which include Integrity, Courage, Professionalism and Collaboration are fundamental to achieving the mission and vision of the Commission and any staff who fails to uphold these values will be properly disciplined. “Let us change the narrative. Let us tell them that we are different and we are pacesetters. It happened everywhere I went to and I am sure we are not going to be different here. Everybody will come and do their best and leave. I will do my best and leave, you will do yours and leave but let us be p...

 Rivers emergency rule: We didn’t get 2\3 majority required to approve president’s proclamation in Senate –Tambuwal Former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that the Senate did not get the constitutional two-thirds majority of members required in approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Last Thursday, the Senate devolved into a closed session to consider the president’s proclamation and, thereafter, during plenary, approved the proclamation via voice votes of members in the chamber. A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South in the 10th Senate, disclosed to Sunday Sun in Abuja, yesterday, that the required two thirds majority, that is 73 senators of 109 senators, did not approve the president’s  request, in contravention of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Tambuwal was in the chamber during the closed session deliberation on the matte...

 Commercial motorcyclist comimits suicide after wife left with children A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased  k!ļļed himself after his marriage crashed recently. It was gathered that the deceased, a chronic gambler always beat his wife anytime he failed to win. Neighbours who craved anonymity said early this year, the deceased punched his wife on the mouth, causing her teeth to fall out. According to the neighbours, before the marriage crashed, his wife has been footing all the bills including house rent, feeding and children school fees. They added that the woman left the house with her children due to issues relating to domestic violence. The neighbours also pointed that several attempts by the deceased to bring his wife back fa...

  Veteran actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and hubby, Matthew, celebrate 29th wedding anniversary as well his birthday today March 23 She posted this video on her page with the caption “Ladies and Gentlemen Men and All OsexyNationals Worldwide! Please join me today in Celebrating “ The Big Kohuna” 3 My HoneyBoy ! (2) Join me in Wishing him a Happy Happy Birthday ! Happy Birthay captainekeinde ! You’re such a Humble, Happy, Honorable Man! And I am Mighty Lucky and Proud to call you Mine!.  Happy 29th Marriage Anniversary to us too ! Many Thanks For the Many Years of Support, Laughter and Peace . Looking forward to the next 29 and More ! Love you Loads! #neveradullmoment #TheCaptain #GodisstillDoingit”. Watch video below. 

 Come Back Home, SDP is No Alternative, Sule Lamido Urges Former PDP Members Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has issued a passionate call for political unity, urging former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return home and help rebuild Nigeria. Lamido made the call during Ramadan Iftar at his country home in Bamaina, Birnin Kudu Local Government, where he stressed the need for reflection and reconciliation in the face of Nigeria’s current economic and security crises, insisting that the type of democratic stability the PDP provided has eluded the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “This month is a time of worship, a time of prayer and supplication,” he said. “We are here not just to break our fast, but to renew our bonds of friendship and strengthen our political family.” In a speech that touched on Nigeria’s turbulent political landscape, the former governor lamented the current state of the nation, citing rising poverty, insecurity, and leadershi...

 Imagine Rivers State without a State of Emergency By Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor's supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria's oil production back to pre-2023 lows. Sensational reporting of the crisis by journalists and opportunistic litigation would have inflamed tensions further, paralysing governance and risking lives. Schools and hospitals would shutter; investors would flee. We can only imagine the human and economic toll.  Today, thanks to the president's intervention, Rivers State can breathe again. Political tensions have eased, banal headlines have quietened, and stakeholders—encouraged by the newly-app...

 Trump revokes security clearance for Biden, Kamala, Clinton President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several others. The presidential directive, issued by the White House on Saturday, ordered the heads of departments and agencies to implement the revocation immediately. In the memorandum, the president stated that he had determined it was “no longer in the national interest” for the named individuals to retain access to classified information. The list includes Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Elizabeth Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, and other members of Joe Biden’s family. The heads of executive departments and agencies have been instructed to take “all additional action as necessary” to revoke any active security clearances held by these indivi...

 Juve to offer player-plus-cash for Osimhen Juventus are preparing to offer a player-plus-cash deal to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen from Napoli in the summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bianconeri have identified Osimhen as a key target for their offensive overhaul and are willing to include defender Federico Gatti in the package to entice their Serie A rivals into negotiations. According to Tuttosport, Juventus are aware of the complexity of the deal given Napoli’s reluctance to sell such a prominent player to a direct competitor. Osimhen played a crucial role in Napoli’s Scudetto-winning campaign in 2023 scoring 26 goals to become the first African to win the topscorer award as they ended a 33-year jinx. The Old Lady’s strategy involves leveraging Napoli coach Antonio Conte’s admiration for Federico Gatti, hoping the centre-back could address the Partenopei’s defensive needs while facilitating their pursuit of the Nigerian striker. This move comes as Juventus pr...

 Why traditional institutions have become a mockery – Olota of Ota, Obalanlege Olota of Ota and the Chairman of the Ogun State Awori Obas Forum, Prof. Abdulkabir Obalanlege, tells SODIQ OJUROUNGBE about the growing controversies in the selection of kings and the factors contributing to the decline of traditional values, among other issues How true is the claim that the Awori Traditional Council has not been recognised as an institution on its own by the government? We have the Egba, Yewa, Remo, and Ijebu Traditional Councils, but there is no Awori Traditional Council. This is because we have not been granted full divisional status. Although the division system is no longer widely used in many areas, it is still in use in Ogun State. Therefore, Awori should be recognised as a division because we are a distinct ethnic group. We are neither Egba nor Yewa; we are Awori, and the establishment of a Traditional Council for us is long overdue. We firmly believe we are entitled to it; it is...

 PDP crisis: I’m victim of proxy war against Wike, says Anyanwu • Our tenure ends Dec 9, 2025 • There’s no issue for us to quarrel about National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, said yesterday that the campaign to dislodge him from his post stemmed from his friendship with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. Anyanwu, who was restored to the position on Friday by the Supreme Court following protracted litigation, said he has all this while been a victim of some PDP members’ proxy war against Wike. Reflecting on the battle to save his political career, the PDP scribe said he would always “feel justified that I have fought for a good cause.” “I fought a battle for the truth, and that’s just the truth. As for those who assume or believe that I’m their enemy, I’m not anyone’s enemy,” he told The Nation in Abuja. He described his judicial triumph as a victory for the people, for the entire party, and for justice. He said: “I was ...

 Soyinka Kicks against State of Emergency in Rivers Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has condemned the suspension of elected officers in Rivers State, saying the declaration of state of emergency in the state was against the spirit of federalism. The Nobel laureate, who spoke to an international news outlet, maintained that the 1999 constitution gives too much power to the president, saying there was the need for a national discussion on the matter. He said, “If it is constitutionally right, then I think it is about time we sat down and amended the constitution to make sure that it operates as a genuine federal entity. “The government is over-centralised. The debate will go on whether this (state of emergency) was, in the first place, a wise decision but in terms of fundamental principles, I believe that this is against the federal spirit of association. “I find that the constitution has put too much power in the hands of the president. The system we are operating right now is no...

 Osun: Over 100,000 Displaced in Communal Clash, N2bn Property Destroyed’ Over 100,000 persons have been reportedly displaced following the crisis that erupted between communities in Osun State this week. The affected communities are still assessing the devastation following a communal clash that emanated from a land dispute that began on Tuesday, with properties estimated at N2 billion affected by the conflict. According to reports, three persons, including a former councillor, were killed, while 30 others suffered gunshot injuries in the renewed hostilities between Ilobu (located in Irepodun Local Government Area) and Ifon (in Orolu Local Government Area). In response, Governor Adeleke has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew and convened a meeting with the traditional rulers of the warring communities, set to take place on Saturday. In a statement issued on Saturday by the state government through the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, it was announced: “Governor Adeleke has a...

 Another Explosion Rocks Gas Facility in Rivers State Barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta, confirmed the latest explosion on Sunday. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, YEAC said it received reports from its youth volunteers about an early morning explosion at the Soku oil facility operated by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. According to the statement: “An explosion accompanied by fireballs was heard and seen in the sky from the facility area, which is difficult to reach. The fire is still ongoing as of the time of this report.” The cause of the explosion remains uncertain, with speculations ranging from: Equipmen...

 SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES CECILIA IBRU AT BOOK LAUNCH, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru for her legacy and contributions to Nigeria's financial sector, describing her as a trailblazer and symbol of resilience.  He praised Dr. Ibru’s remarkable contributions to the banking industry, highlighting her legacy of service, leadership, and transformation. He stated this today in his goodwill message delivered by the Secretary to the Government of Lagos State, Barr. 'Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin during the launch of “Cecilia”, her autobiography, and “Oceanic Odyssey” held at Muson Centre, Lagos. He emphasised that the insights shared in both books demonstrated that true success is not just about achievements but also about resilience, courage, and the ability to rise above challenges. Encouraging everyone to read Cecilia with an open heart, he urged aspiring individuals to draw inspiration from its lessons a...

 Four Harris County Texas deputies and former deputies have taken their lives in the last 6 weeks leaving the community shocked and devastated.  This is rare. All officers had great records and were very well liked.  A public alert was issued earlier this month after 37-year-old Deputy Christina Kohler was reported missing. Sadly Deputy Kohler was discovered deceased on March 13th. It has been determined Deputy Kohler took her own life.  This disturbing trend began when former Deputy Long Nguyen sadly took his life on Febuary 6th.  Just 3 days after Deputy Kohler was discovered deceased, former Deputy Maria Vasquez took her life. This shocked the community. She had been a Harris County Deputy until she left the force in December. It is unclear why she left.  Shockingly, earlier this week, former Harris County Deputy William Bozeman was found to also have taken his own life. This marks the 4th self inflicted death in just 6 short weeks to befall Harris Count...

 A 6th grade teacher in Phoenix arrested after urinating into a can in front of his students. 52-year-old Curt Hinton is facing charges of indecent exposure. These charges come after 3 students went to the principal to report they had seen Hinton urinating during class. According to students, they heard the sounds of falling water. When they looked over to see where the sound was coming from, they alleged they saw Hinton urinating into a container. They claimed to see Hinton's genitals in the process. Curt Hinton was taken into custody by the Phoenix PD. When questioned about the incident, Hinton admitted to urinating into a white container. He claimed he was new to the school and didn't know a way to have someone watch his students while he used the restroom. He claimed he didn't think anyone could see him and he used to urinate into containers all the time while in the military when he couldn't leave his post.

 A California woman was fatally strangled during a conjugal visit with her convicted killer husband. 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells Brinson was visiting her husband David Brinson at Mule Creek State Prison in November of 2024.  Officials say that around 2 a.m.  David Brinson told officers Stephanie had passed out. Stephanie was being allowed to visit Brinson in an apartment style facility on prison grounds used for conjugal or family visitations. These visits are allowed for spouses, parents and children and can last 30 to 40 hours.  Upon learning Stephanie had 'passed out' officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Eventually paramedics showed up and Stephanie was sadly pronounced deceased. Now, four months later, Amador County Coroner has ruled the death a homicide saying Stephanie lost her life due to manual strangulation.  David Brinson is serving four life sentences for the 1993 murders of 4 individuals in 1993. The death of Stephanie Dowells Brinson is...

  Nigerian Soldier, Police Inspector, NRC Staff Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Railway Property In Kaduna A Nigerian soldier and a Police Inspector identified as Akowe Joel have been arrested for allegedly stealing customised batteries from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Also arrested is a staff member of the Railway Corporation. A police signal obtained by SaharaReporters showed that the trio were caught at 3pm on March 19, 2025 in Kaduna by troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The operation is a joint military theatre command established to tackle insecurity in the North-West. The signal read, “GOOD AFTERNOON SIR X SITREP X 20/03//2025 X 37 PMF X GRATEFUL BE INFORMED THAT X INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM ASP JOHN MOSES X UC MINE ON OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA KADUNA STATE X HAS IT THAT AT ABOUT 1500HRS OF 19/03/2025 X INSP AKOWE JOEL X MEMBER OF UNIT MINE ON SPECIAL DUTY X WAS CAUGHT ALONG WITH ONE SOLDIER X AND ONE STAFF OF THE NIGERIAN RAILWAY X FOR STEALING SOME CUS...

 Embattled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, made his first public appearance following his suspension and the declaration of a state of emergency in the state by President Bola Tinubu. UPDATED: Fubara makes first public appearance after suspension Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance after his suspension from office. Fubara was seen attending a church service on Sunday at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt. His appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing political tensions and security concerns. The declaration led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly. Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for six months. More updates later and more photos below. 

 Anambra State Attorney General Urges Ndi Anambra to Obey Homeland Security Laws By Chinelo Okeke  Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Chika Ifemeje has urged Ndi Anambra to Obey Homeland Security Laws of the state. The AG who stated this at the PSPF town hall meeting, noted that the law provides for the  maintenance of internal security and order in the state. She further explained that the laws also help to establish the Agunechemba Security outfit within the state, focusing on the salient innovation of this law which came into force on  the 17th of January 2025. Prof. Ifemeje highlighted that the new law aims to combat emerging criminal activities that threaten state security. The current criminal code, she noted, didn't anticipate these issues. According to her, key provisions of the Law included;  Section 3 which establishes the Agunechemba Security outfit, operating at town, local government, and state levels, with...