By Sowore James The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lit up Lagos on Saturday night with a powerful celebration of African storytelling. It was a night defined by cultural pride, cinematic excellence, and emotional wins — with Nollywood’s Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising claiming multiple awards across major categories….
By James Audu Former leader of Abia State All Progressives Congress APC Caucus, Chief Sam Nkire has commended the working relationship between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Ben Kalu. According to Chief Nkire, for the Speaker to describe his Deputy as, “dependable partner, reliable copilot in the affairs…
By Julius Epelle Former National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Alliance PPA, Chief Sam Nkire, has called on the people of Southern Nigeria to adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. According him, “Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one who can win and ensure that power remains…
By Robert .C. Ebuka May 7, 2025 — Former UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has denied posting a cryptic tweet that expressed frustration with the UFC and hinted at potential retirement. The tweet, which was quickly deleted, stated: “I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC but with what I’ve just heard I’m…
By Acho Marcus Nkire Paris welcomes a brother-in-elite, class and sensation, a fellow cosmopolitan beauty in London, for the return leg of the semi-final of the champions league. Paris Saint-Germain lead the tie by a single goal and at 8:00pm (west African time) all gaze will turn to the Parc des Princes with expectations from…
By Acho Marcus Nkire May 5, 2025 — Today, millions across parts of Mexico and the United States mark Cinco de Mayo, a holiday rich in historical significance but often misinterpreted beyond its origins. While commonly mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, which actually falls on September 16, Cinco de Mayo commemorates a different chapter in…
By Anita Coker Amazon outperformed Wall Street expectations in the first quarter of 2025, reporting $155.7 billion in revenue and $17.1 billion in net income. Despite the strong showing, shares fell over 2% in after-hours trading due to a weaker-than-expected Q2 forecast. Earnings per share came in at $1.59, ahead of analyst projections of $1.37,…
By Joseph Bioyo | April 30, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Adamawa State Government has approved the recruitment of 4,000 new employees into the state’s civil service to fill existing vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, gave the directive on Monday, mandating the State Civil Service Commission to…
From Acho Marcus Nkire Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, marking a dramatic political turnaround propelled by voter backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation rhetoric and trade war threats. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre suffered a stunning personal and political defeat, losing his Ottawa seat in Parliament, according to projections by the…
By Bayo Rotimi Pioneer member of the National Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire has called on opposition political parties in the country to join President Bola Tinubu to lead a bipartisan emergency operation to fight the insecurity and economic hardship which the President inherited but presently grappling with. Speaking…
