Muslim group corroborates Fani-Kayode on reassignment to S/Africa
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has debunked the narrative that Germany rejected Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as ambassador. Executive Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, insisted that it was Fani-Kayode who requested for reassignment. MURIC also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for graciously hearkening to the request made by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. Akintola, who issued a […]
Super Falcons head to UK for 2026 WAFCON preparations
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will travel to the United Kingdom later this month for a short training tour as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Trabzonspor slap €15m price tag on Onuachu
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu has been heavily linked with a transfer away from Trabzonspor in recent months.
At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds.
Night of Glamour: Linda Ejiofor, Uzor Arukwe, Uche Montana Shine at AMVCA 2026
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, went down last night at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos in a blaze of glory, with Nollywood stars stealing the spotlight.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ wins Best Movie at AMVCA
The movie, My Father’s Shadow, clinched the night’s top prize after edging several strong contenders in a tightly contested category that featured some of the year’s most talked-about African productions.
Brazil court suspends law aimed at reducing Bolsonaro sentence
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Saturday suspended implementation of a law that could reduce the prison sentence of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro until legal challenges against it are heard, according to a document obtained by AFP.
AMVCA 2026: Lateef Adedimeji celebrates Lisabi win, dedicates award to wife
The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA continued its celebration of African film excellence on Saturday night, with actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji emerging winner in the Best Indigenous Movie (West Africa) category for his film Lisabi.
Iran threatens US sites if its tankers are attacked
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard on Saturday threatened to target US sites in the region and “enemy ships” if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported.
AMVCA: Uzor Arukwe, Linda Ejiofor win best lead actor, actress
Nollywood stars Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor have won the Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress awards, respectively, at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
AMVCA: Bucci Franklin wins best supporting actor for ‘To Kill a Monkey’
Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for his performance in To Kill a Monkey.
