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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has promised to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retired civil servants from 2023 to 2025 before the end of January 2026. He emphasized that his administration prioritizes the welfare of civil servants, ensuring consistent payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities since taking office. The governor made this assurance…
Africa Magic has opened submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), inviting filmmakers and TV content creators across Africa to showcase their work if it “lit up screens in 2025”. The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos in May 2026 ¹ ² ³. Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is investigating alleged misconduct by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals between Cameroon and Morocco, and Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. CAF has collected match reports and video evidence, suggesting potentially unacceptable behaviour, and has referred…
Portable, the Nigerian singer, is currently in police custody in Ogun State, facing allegations of assault against his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, and defamation charges filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. A viral video shows him in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading in a police holding area, sparking public outrage and concerns over police conduct….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which kicks off on Monday. His plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at 11:30 pm local time. Tinubu was received by high-ranking officials, including Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of their 21-month-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. The family alleges that medical negligence at Euracare Hospital in Lagos led to the toddler’s death, citing failures such as denial…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Fez, Morocco, ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal match against hosts Morocco, also known as the Atlas Cubs. The team touched down on Sunday, just a day after securing a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria in the quarterfinals in Marrakech. A video shared on the…
Nollywood’s 2025 ended on a sad note with the passing of actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola. She was rushed to Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos, on December 27, 2025, after complaining of breathing difficulties at home, but unfortunately, she succumbed to a heart attack. Allwell Ademola was laid to rest on Friday at Atan Cemetery…
The political landscape in Rivers State is heating up as Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has reaffirmed that political power is earned through strength and strategic maneuvering. In a recent visit to his native Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Wike emphasized the significant influence of the region in Rivers State politics, stating that…
As Patrice Talon’s two-term presidency in Benin Republic comes to a close, the country gears up for a new chapter. Talon, inaugurated on April 6, 2016, and re-elected in 2021 with 86% of the vote, leaves behind a mixed legacy. The Commission Electorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) has announced the presidential election date: April 12, 2026,…