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Crores Bet on Andhra Pradesh’s Festive Cockfighting Despite High Court Ban
Despite a clear directive from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, cockfighting and illegal betting persisted on a massive scale across coastal districts during the Sankranti festival, highlighting the challenges of enforcing animal welfare laws and curbing gambling traditions deeply embedded in the region’s rural culture. According to sources familiar with the matter, hundreds of crores of rupees
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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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DMK Slams BJP Over Amit Shah’s Social Media Misstep on Pongal
A social media misstep by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sparked a political row in Tamil Nadu, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) sharply criticizing the BJP for its apparent lack of understanding of the state’s culture and traditions. The controversy arose after Shah posted greetings for Thiruvalluvar Day instead of Pongal, Tamil Nadu’s biggest festival, prompting backlash from state leaders
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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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Telangana Police Book 16 Individuals for Mass Killing of Over 500 Stray Dogs
In a shocking revelation highlighting animal cruelty in Telangana, police authorities have registered three separate casesagainst 16 people in connection with the mass killing of more than 500 stray dogs across three districts—Kamareddy, Warangal, and Jagitial—over the past ten days. The allegations suggest that the accused deliberately administered poisonous injections to the animals, prompting widespread condemnation from animal welfare groups
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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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Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Remanded to Judicial Custody Amid Multiple Rape Allegations and Public Outcry
Palakkad legislator Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been facing multiple allegations of sexual assault, including rape and forced abortion, was remanded to judicial custody on Thursday after his three-day police custody concluded. The development comes amid heightened public protests demanding his immediate resignation and criticism of political parties for their handling of the case. Mamkootathil, a sitting MLA and
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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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Hyderabad Court Grants Bail to Two Journalists Arrested Over Alleged Defamatory News
In a significant development related to press freedom and ongoing investigations in Telangana, a local court in Hyderabad on Thursday granted bail to two journalists associated with the Telugu news channel NTV. The journalists, Donthu Ramesh, the channel’s input editor, and Dasari Sudheer, a reporter, had been arrested earlier this week in connection with a news report that
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