Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, says she produced ‘Water and Garri’, her debut film, to portray Africa positively. Savage spoke to CNN’s Larry Madowo on the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers. The 44-year-old songstress said she produced the film to tell African stories through the female perspective. “I think it is important for people to see Africa and…
Shaibu Husseini, the executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says the federal government has banned smoking, money rituals, and the promotion of crimes in Nigerian movies. According to NAN, Husseini announced the ban at a national stakeholders’ engagement on smoke-free Nollywood in Enugu on Wednesday. The executive director of NFVCB decried…
Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been remanded in police custody until his next hearing, which is billed to be held next week Wednesday. Otse was reportedly arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, facing five counts of cyberstalking involving the Nigeria police and Nollywood actresses…
“This is mega!” said Daisy Greenwell from the Smartphone-Free Childhood campaign. “We are absolutely thrilled and we believe it’s going to have a domino effect.” She was reacting to news that St Albans in Hertfordshire is attempting to become the first UK city to go smartphone-free for all children under 14. Before St Albans, it was Greystones in Ireland last year,…
Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay is due to return to Parliament for the first time after suffering a life-threatening episode of sepsis which led to the amputation of his hands and feet. The South Thanet MP recalled the shock of waking from an induced coma to find his limbs had turned completely black. He says they…
A British man who died on board a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence has been named as Geoff Kitchen. The 73-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack after the plane encountered a sudden drop in altitude – leading to what passengers have called scenes of “absolute terror”. Seven other passengers were critically injured, while…
The number of people under 40 being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK has risen 39% in six years, fuelled by soaring obesity levels and cheap junk food. Britain has one of the highest obesity rates in Europe. Two in three adults are overweight or obese and the NHS spends £6bn a year treating obesity-related…
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the club by mutual consent after just one season at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino, 52, took charge of Chelsea on 1 July, signing a two-year contract with the option of a further year. The Argentine came under fire after an underwhelming first half of the season but led them to…
Thespian Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans via her instagram handle, for their endless support and love, which propelled her to great heights in the film industry. She reflected on her achievements in 2023, particularly celebrating her record-breaking movie “A Tribe Called Judah,” which surpassed N1 billion in box office…
The society for Family Health (SFH) has said Abortion among married women is currently on the rise in Nigeria. Although SFH did not cite any survey or study to back its conclusion, it attributed the development to the rise in inflation and love for their families. The nonprofit, non-political, non-governmental organisation which intervenes in various…
