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2026 AMVCA: Nominees And Winners [FULL LIST]

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  The  12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The event was hosted by Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma and South African actress/humanitarian, Nomzamo Mbatha.  The 2026 edition marked a major change in hosting after over a decade of IK Osakioduwa leading the event. The event which began at 7 PM, celebrated outstanding achievement in African film, television and digital storytelling. The awards are being broadcast live across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, and streamed via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. BELOW ARE THE LIST OF NOMINEES AND WINNERS: 1). BEST  COSTUME DESIGN “Colours of Fire” – Valerie Okeke (WINNER) “The Serpent’s Gift” – Mary Chukuma “The Real Housewives of Lagos (S3)” – Deola Art Alade, Darey Art Alade  “Something About The Briggs” – Yolanda Okereke “To Kill a Monkey” – Ikechukwu Urum, John Joseph Angel 2). BEST MAKEUP “Warlord” – Hakeem Onilo...

“My Father Still Supports Me And My Siblings Financially” — Davido

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  Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, continues to provide financial support to him and his siblings. Speaking in a recent interview, the Afrobeats singer noted that the billionaire businessman often rewards his children financially whenever he is impressed by their professional achievements. The singer disclosed that his father gifted him $300,000 following a successful performance at a major arena, an event the elder Adeleke attended. “I’d be lying to you if I told you that my dad still doesn’t give his kids money,” Davido stated. He further recounted that after the show, his father called to congratulate him, then wired the funds as a gesture of appreciation for the performance.

Police Release Ilebaye’s Father, Enforce Custody Order

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  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya, father of Big Brother Naija All Stars (Season 8) winner, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, popularly known as Ilebaye following his brief detention over an alleged domestic altercation. His release was confirmed by his estranged wife, Mrs Lami Odiniya, who disclosed that the incident was tied to a fractured family dynamic following the dissolution of their 32-year marriage. Hon. Odiniya had been detained at the Wuye Divisional Police Headquarters earlier on Saturday, May 9, 2026 after a viral video surfaced showing the reality star in a distressed state with facial injuries. Providing context to the dispute, Mrs Odiniya alleged that the altercation began when Ilebaye visited her father’s residence at Royal Anchor Estate to see her younger brothers ahead of her 24th birthday. She claimed the situation escalated during a disagreement regarding the children’s upbringing and parental influence. While the t...

BBNaija Season 8 Winner, Ilebaye Cries For Urgent Help Over Alleged Domestic Violence

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The  winner of Big Brother Naija Season 8, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, popularly known as Ilebaye has called on the general public for help over domestic violence and physical assault. Ilebaye, who was seen with a swollen face, cried for help on Friday midnight on her Instagram Livestream. A now trending video of the Livestream captured the reality star screaming and crying for help as man believed to be his father was seen brutally beating and physically assaulting her in the background. Speaking amid the incident, she was heard saying “Nigerians help me, I need to go. I need to leave this house, I’m being locked up. I’m tired of assault, please come and help me.” Reacting to the scary incident, BBNaija’s Tacha, in a video on her Instagram story, called on anyone in Abuja to help her lead the police to Ilebaye’s house to rescue her. “I  really just want to know who is in Abuja right now, that can take the police to Ilebaye’s house. Ilebaye’s face has been ruined. I do...

2027 GENERAL ELECTION: Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Receives Free Guber Nomination Forms From Labour Party

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  Abia State Governor, Alex Chioma Otti, on Friday, May 8, 2026, received his Labour Party (LP) nomination forms free of charge from the National Working Committee (NWC), of the party. Leading other members of the NWC to the Abia State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, where the brief presentation ceremony took place, was the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, who spoke on behalf of the delegation. Senator Usman commended Governor Otti for serving as the poster boy of the Labour Party and for faithfully implementing the party’s ideals of equal opportunities and social justice in the governance of Abia State. She stated that the nomination forms were presented to him free of charge in recognition of his outstanding performance in office and as an encouragement for him to continue delivering quality governance to the people of the state. In his remarks, the party’s National Secretary, Hon. Obioma Iheanacho, thanked Governor Otti for his steadfast faith in and commitment...

HANTAVIRUS: The Definition, Causes, Signs & Symptoms And Preventive Measures

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  Passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling through remote islands near South America and Africa following a hantavirus cluster linked to the vessel, raising fresh concerns among global health authorities.  Health authorities confirmed that there have been three confirmed cases and five suspected cases of hantavirus on board the vessel, with multiple deaths already reported and authorities expecting the number to rise as investigations and testing continued. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the outbreak involved the Andes strain of hantavirus — a rare variant capable of limited human-to-human transmission through close and prolonged contact. The outbreak has triggered widespread questions about hantavirus, how it spreads, why it is considered dangerous, and whether there is a treatment or cure. WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS? Hantavirus is a group of viruses mainly spread by rodents such as rats and mice. Humans become infected after exposure to ...