Category: Nigeria news
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Why FAAN Thrives Under Olubunmi Kuku
Since taking the helm of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in late 2023, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has transformed the organisation into a model of operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and passenger-centric service. Confronted with ageing infrastructure, revenue leakages, and declining passenger confidence, Kuku’s administration has implemented a comprehensive airport modernisation strategy. Key achievements include:
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AMVCA Opens Call for Entries for 12th Edition
Africa Magic, the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), has officially opened submissions for the 12th edition of the continental film awards. Filmmakers and content creators across Africa are invited to submit their works for consideration between Sunday, January 11, 2026, and Sunday, February 15, 2026. The AMVCA, MultiChoice’s flagship initiative, celebrates
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Tour Africa: Telling Africa’s Travel Stories to the World
From the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Tour Africa is redefining how Africa’s tourism narrative is shared globally. Through its flagship digital publication, Tour Africa Magazine, the brand has become a trusted platform connecting audiences to the continent’s destinations, cultures, people, and evolving travel landscape. At a time when international interest in Africa is growing,
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Shaibu Husseini: Redefining NFVCB in Two Years
Since its creation, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has been under scrutiny by Nigerian creatives, who longed for visionary leadership. That vision, many agree, began taking shape with the appointment of Dr. Shaibu Husseini by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024. A creative and journalist, Husseini has transformed the board’s operations, relationships,
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Ope Banwo’s AiFlix360 Shines at India’s NIFFA with Four Major Wins
Nigerian creativity stole the spotlight on the global film stage as AiFlix360 Films, the AI-powered studio founded by Dr. Ope Banwo, won four major awards at the 2026 Nawada International Film Festival Awards (NIFFA) in India. The Nigerian film company was recognized across multiple top categories, firmly placing Nigeria in the conversation about the future
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Zunday Condemns Detention of 52 Edo Students Over Protest
Edo-born Afrobeat musician Ajakaiye Sunday, popularly known as Zunday, has condemned the detention of 52 students arrested during a recent protest in Edo State. In a statement, Zunday criticized the underlying issues that led to the demonstration, including rising kidnappings, killings, insecurity, and poor infrastructure across the state. “The protest did not happen in a
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Simon Ekpa Ousted as Biafra Government-in-Exile Elects New Prime Minister
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has announced the election of Honorable Ogechukwu Nkere as its new Prime Minister, succeeding Simon Ekpa Njoku. An official press release from the BRGIE revealed that Nkere was unanimously elected by the cabinet on January 14, 2026. The statement also highlighted that Nkere had already been playing a
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Stanley Ontop Sparks Online Controversy, Questions Calvin Bassey’s Family Surnames
Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop has stirred controversy on social media by calling out Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey over alleged family issues concerning his father and the use of surnames. The comments emerged amid discussions online about categorizing Super Eagles players by ethnic background, particularly those from the Igbo tribe. In an Instagram post, Stanley
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Retired Kogi Judges Demand Immediate Payment of Long-Overdue Entitlements
Retired judges of Kogi State have expressed deep concern over prolonged neglect by the state government, urging the immediate payment of pensions, gratuities, and allowances owed to them. The retired judicial officers, who left service between 2021 and 2023 after decades of service, described their current situation as one of hardship, uncertainty, and emotional distress
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“You’re Not Like Pascal” – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Reacts to Davido DNA Claims
Hellen Atti, the alleged baby mama of Cubana Chief Priest, has responded to Davido’s recent statement regarding an 11-year-old girl who claimed the singer is her biological father. Davido addressed the allegations in a post on X, stating that he had taken five DNA tests, all of which returned negative results. He insisted that he
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