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Celebrity Buzz Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: the Big Brother housemate who became Nigeria’s favourite host
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was a contestant in the first Big Brother Nigeria in 2006. He later became the long-running host of Big Brother Naija, a lawyer, a talk show host on Channels TV and one of Nigeria's best-known fashion figures.
News Zelenskyy discusses peace efforts with US envoys in Oslo amid European meetings
Zelenskyy discusses peace efforts with US envoys in Oslo, emphasizing collaboration for stability in Europe during critical meetings.
Entertainment The AMVCAs: how the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards became Nollywood’s big night
The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, launched by MultiChoice in 2013, honour film and television across Africa, with many categories decided by public votes. The ceremony in Lagos has become Nollywood's most glamorous red-carpet event.
News France sends military support to bolster police ahead of anticipated weekend protests
France military support is being deployed to strengthen police forces ahead of the anticipated weekend protests across the nation.
Movies & TV Shanty Town: the Netflix crime series that cast Nollywood stars as Lagos underworld figures
Shanty Town, a six-part Nigerian crime series released on Netflix in January 2023, follows women trapped in a Lagos underworld ruled by a feared kingpin. Starring Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Richard Mofe-Damijo, it drew big audiences and strong debate.
News Google Cloud outage disrupts banks and courts in London as regulators demand answers
The Google Cloud outage severely disrupted banks and courts in London, prompting regulators to demand immediate answers and solutions.
News Google Cloud outage disrupts operations at banks and courts in London region
The Google Cloud outage has caused significant disruptions for banks and courts in the London region, affecting daily operations.
Movies & TV The Black Book: the Nollywood thriller that topped Netflix charts worldwide
The Black Book, directed by Editi Effiong and starring Richard Mofe-Damijo as a grieving father hunting corrupt police, was released on Netflix in September 2023. It reached the global top ten of non-English films and became one of Nollywood's biggest streaming successes.
News French cities experience overnight calm as officials consider expanding curfews
French cities experience overnight calm as officials consider expanding curfews to enhance public safety and reduce unrest.
Movies & TV Half of a Yellow Sun: the 2013 film of Chimamanda Adichie’s Biafra novel
Half of a Yellow Sun, directed by Biyi Bandele and released in 2013, adapted Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel about the Nigerian Civil War. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandiwe Newton, its release in Nigeria was delayed by censors.
