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Funke Akindele Misses Out On AMVCA 2026 Award Despite Strong Buzz Around ‘Behind The Scenes’
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Funke Akindele Misses Out On AMVCA 2026 Award Despite Strong Buzz Around ‘Behind The Scenes’

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, failed to secure a win at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards despite the strong online attention surrounding her movie, Behind The Scenes.The Best Supporting Actress award eventually went to Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.Many fans had expected Akindele to clinch an award after her film, which reportedly grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, received nominations in four categories including Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress and Best Movie.However, Ejiofor emerged victorious in a highly competitive category that also featured Akindele, whose role in “Behind The Scenes” generated massive conversations online ahead of the ceremony.Other nominees in the ...
AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners
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AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.The awards celebrate excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling.online.Best Supporting ActorLateef Adedimeji – GingerrrSimileoluwa Hassan – The YardFemi Branch – Owambe ThievesGabriel Afolayan – Colours Of FireFemi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNERLateef Adedimeji – Red CircleUzor Arukwe – Behind The ScenesBest Supporting ActressOlamide Kidbaby – Oversabi AuntyLinda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNERBisola Aiyeola – GingerrrNadia Dutch – AljanaSola Sobowale – The CovenantAmal Umar – The HerdJuliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki...
Pope Leo meets Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Vatican (Photos)
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Pope Leo meets Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Vatican (Photos)

Pope Leo XIV met with players and management from Inter Milan, the winners of this season's Italian Serie A soccer league, during a private audience at the Vatican on Saturday, May 9.At the meeting, Pope addressed the newly crowned Champions of Italy and shared in the joy of their sporting achievement, while urging them not to stop there, but to "reflect on the experience they have lived", in order to bring the young people "a useful message" for their growth.“Many of them, at this time, look to you as their heroes, as role models to emulate, and this entrusts you with a responsibility that goes beyond performance and calls upon you, as sportsmen, to be witnesses to values,” the Pope said.Pope recalled Inter's meeting in 1991 with Saint John Paul II, as the then Pontiff had...
Reaction as Man allegedly st@bs friend to d3ath in Delta community
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Reaction as Man allegedly st@bs friend to d3ath in Delta community

Left: deceased. Right: suspect A man allegedly st@bbed his friend to d3ath in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.Ika Newspaper, which reported the incident on Saturday, May 9, 2026, said the incident followed a violent confrontation reportedly involving suspected members of rival cult groups. The clash which occurred late on Sunday, May 3, around Ime-Obi Junction in Agbor, involved suspected members of a confraternity.Eyewitnesses said the confrontation reportedly began over a minor disagreement, which later escalated into a v!@lent altercation. During the incident, Marvin was alleged to have st@bbed “40” on the hand, while Owen sustained a severe st@b wound and reportedly took to his heels.Sources said Owen later gave up the gh...
Lovely photos of celebrities at the 2026 AMVCA red carpet {PHOTOS}
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Lovely photos of celebrities at the 2026 AMVCA red carpet {PHOTOS}

The 2026 edition of the African Movies Viewers Choice Awards AMVCA holds in Lagos today May 9 and as expected, the stars are already gracing social media with their look to the award show.Deyemi Okanlawon2. Tobi Bakre3. Stan Nze4. Bucci Franklin5. Saga Adeolu6. Laura Ikeji7. Genoveva Umeh7. Taooma8. Charles Born9. Queen Mercy Atang10. Yomi Casual11. Bisola Aiyeola12. Kiekie13. Etinosa Idemudia14. Imisi15. Hawa Magaji
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today – May 10, 2026
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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today – May 10, 2026

The exchange rate between the United States Dollar and the Nigerian Naira at the parallel market, commonly known as the black market or Aboki FX, remains a key focus for forex traders and Nigerians monitoring currency movements.According to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Dollar exchanged at ₦1,395 for selling and ₦1,385 for buying in the parallel market.Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate TodayDollar to Naira (USD to NGN)Black Market RateBuying Rate₦1,385Selling Rate₦1,395Meanwhile, the official exchange rate provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) placed the Dollar within the range of ₦1,355 and ₦1,366.CBN Dollar To Naira Rate TodayDollar to Naira (USD to NGN)CBN RateHighest Rate₦1,366Lowest Rate₦1,355The CBN has con...
Trending Video Shows Blessing Agbomhere Assisting Elderly Women In Garri Processing
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Trending Video Shows Blessing Agbomhere Assisting Elderly Women In Garri Processing

A trending video circulating on social media has captured APC House of Representatives aspirant for Etsako Federal Constituency, Blessing Agbomhere, assisting elderly women in frying garri in Edo State.In the now-viral clip, Agbomhere was seen joining the women during the local garri processing activity, interacting freely with them while helping to stir and fry the cassava product.The video has sparked reactions online, with many social media users praising the politician for identifying with grassroots women and participating in their daily economic activities.Some supporters described the gesture as a sign of humility and connection with ordinary people, while others viewed it as part of ongoing political outreach ahead of future elections.Garri processing remains one of...
Falconets Qualify For 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup In Poland
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Falconets Qualify For 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup In Poland

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Nigeria women's national under-20 football team, popularly known as the Falconets, have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.The Nigerian side booked their place at the global tournament after an impressive qualifying campaign, extending the country’s strong presence in women’s football on the international stage.The Falconets will now join some of the world’s best young talents at the tournament scheduled to take place in Poland in 2026.The qualification has sparked excitement among football fans and stakeholders, with many expressing confidence in the team’s ability to make a strong impact at the competition.Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most successful teams in the history of the FIFA U-20 Wo...
PDP will retain power in Oyo despite challenges – Ex-Deputy Gov Gbolarumi  says
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PDP will retain power in Oyo despite challenges – Ex-Deputy Gov Gbolarumi  says

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has declared that Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will retain power in the state in 2027, despite current challenges in the party.Gbolarumi made this assertion on Saturday shortly after he submitted his nomination form ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata House, in Abuja.Our correspondent reports that Gbolarumi arrived at the PDP secretariat with a large entourage of Oyo State party faithful, where he was received by senior PDP officials and zonal leaders.Among those who were on hand to receive him were PDP National Treasurer, Diran Odeyemi, National Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Jungudo and South West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Comrade Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi.Other...
FG Announces Partial Closure Of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road For Reconstruction Works
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FG Announces Partial Closure Of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road For Reconstruction Works

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, from Monday, to facilitate the completion of ongoing reconstruction works.The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, made this known in a statement on Saturday.\He said the closure followed a directive by the minister of works, Sen. Dave Umahi, ordering the contractor, Messrs Arab Contractors, to resume work on critical sections of the highway to ensure prompt delivery of the project.AdvertisementAccording to Komolafe, the affected sections are the stretch from Ikorodu Roundabout to Sabo Junction in Lagos and from Cement to Coca-Cola inward in Sagamu.Komolafe said that traffic from Ikorodu to Sagamu would be diverted through the construction...
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