The path to an Oscar statuette has become notably more nuanced following a comprehensive overhaul of the Academy’s rulebook. In preparation for the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027, the Board of Governors has introduced several shifts that challenge long-standing traditions, offering a particularly intriguing outlook for international cinema and …
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E-Money Confirms N50m Reward For Carter Efe After Portable Victory
Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has confirmed that he will honour his N50m pledge to social media comedian, Carter Efe. This followed Carter Efe’s unanimous decision victory over street-hop artiste, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral …
Read More »Why I Froze My Eggs — Ashmusy reveals
Popular Nigerian vlogger and content creator, Ashmusy, has revealed that she has frozen her eggs, describing the move as a deliberate step to free herself from societal pressure to marry early. Speaking candidly to her audience, the influencer said the decision was not about delaying motherhood indefinitely, but about reclaiming control …
Read More »US City Honours Kegites, Issues Proclamation
Mother Africa shone brightly at the weekend in the United States of America when the Indianapolis-Marion City-County issued a formal declaration in honour of Nigeria’s iconic socio-cultural organisation, the Kegites Club. In the declaration, the county said it fully identified with the pivotal roles that the Americana Archaivar Plus Convergence …
Read More »Shettima To Media: Use Your Platform To Strengthen Democracy Via Constructive Criticism and Critical Thinking
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday charged the Nigerian media to be partners in progress with the government by utilising their platforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy through constructive journalism and critical thinking. He observed that a society is destroyed not by the absence of ideas but by the “absence of …
Read More »UK rolls the carpet for Tinubu’s State visit, announces road closures, no-fly zones
Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit in the company of his wife Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, March 18, with a reception …
Read More »City Boy Movement appoints Magaji as North Central Zonal Youth Coordinator
The City Boy Movement (CBM), a political support group founded by Seyi Tinubu and aligned with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has confirmed the appointment of Suleiman Abubakar Magaji as its North Central Zonal Youth Coordinator. The move is seen as part of the movement’s broader consolidation efforts ahead of the 2027 …
Read More »Cardi B makes history with second No. 1 album debut
American rapper Cardi B has made history as the only female rapper to debut her first two studio albums at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Her sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, debuted at the top spot with 200,000 equivalent album units in its first week, following the …
Read More »Actress Mercy Aigbe loses mother
Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has announced the death of her mother. Aigbe announced her mother’s death via a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The famous actress shared a candlelight image with the caption: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, …
Read More »AFRIMA 2025 smashes record with 10,717 entries
THE All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has once again raised the bar for music excellence, receiving an all-time high of 10,717 entries for the 2025 edition of Africa’s Global Music Awards. This development represents a substantial increase from the last edition’s 9,076 entries, with the surge in entries showing AFRIMA’s …
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