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Living in Colours: NFVCB alleges same-sex content, threatens legal action

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has moved to halt the planned media press call and premiere of Living in Colors, alleging that the film contains explicit sexual content and promotes same-sex relationships. The Board, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said it became aware of prom…

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Anthony Joshua says tragic deaths of close friends continue to hurt ahead of comeback fight

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has spoken candidly about the devastating loss of two close friends and trusted members of his support team, admitting he is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy as he prepares for his return to the ring. Joshua will step back into com…

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Nigeria's Chukwuebuka Enekwechi wins silver at Ostrava Golden Spike

Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, continued his impressive 2026 campaign with a strong second-place finish at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike meeting, delivering a season’s best throw to underline his status as one of the most consistent performers on the international…

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Air Peace aircraft grounded after bird strike at Kano airport

An Air Peace aircraft operating a scheduled flight from Abuja to Kano has been grounded after experiencing a bird strike upon arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The airline disclosed the incident on Wednesday, saying the aircraft was withdrawn from service in line with aviation…

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“Pity my soul” — Chike reacts as Frank Edoho’s divorce saga deepens

Nigerian singer, Chike, seems determined to live up to his nickname, the ‘boo of the booless’. While this, on the surface, connotes a certain comfort the singer provides ladies through his lyrics, recent developments suggest that there is more to his title. In the past week, Chike has been in the n…

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Iran's new Supreme Leader makes first speech about war since his appointment

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued his first statement since he was appointed to take over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in missile strikes by Iran and Israel. The new leader spoke in a televised address on Thursday, Al Jazeera reports. He called for national un…

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UNILAG speaks on ASUU strike, says examination continues

The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said students’ examinations are to continue uninterrupted despite the strike declared by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU). Earlier on Tuesday, ASUU-UNILAG declared an indefinite strike after accusing the un…

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EFCC arrests 15 suspects with 'radioactive' solid minerals in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 male suspects over alleged involvement in illegal dealing on ‘radioactive’ solid minerals. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Oyewale said …

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US/Israel-Iran War: US confirms crash of three fighter jets from "friendly fire"

The US has confirmed that three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. The US Central Command, in a post on X, said the crash was due to an “apparent friendly fire incident.” “At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait du…

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Seven people die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed sorrow over a crash on the Keffi–Abuja Highway, killing seven people. In a statement on Thursday by FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mr Mohammed conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for…

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