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Portable Alleges Conspiracy in Nollywood After Ibrahim Chatta’s AMVCA Loss Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has alleged that there is a coordinated bias within the Nigerian entertainment industry targeting certain individuals. Speaking out after the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Portable claimed that veteran actor Ibrahim Chatta was unfairly denied the Best Lead Actor award. Chatta, who had been nominated for his performance in House of GAA, lost to Femi Adebayo for his role in Seven Doors. Notably, Adebayo’s co-star Chioma Chukwuka also clinched the Best Lead Actress title for the same film. In a video shared on Instagram, Portable expressed his disappointment, arguing that Chatta’s acting prowess merited the win. “There’s a conspiracy in the entertainment industry, even in Nollywood,” he said. “Despite Ibrahim Chatta’s outstanding performance, he was denied the award at the AMVCA. That’s the same way I was sideli...

WAEC student allegedly passes away after police open fire while chasing yahoo boys A tragic incident has been reported involving a student who was being escorted by his father to his WAEC exam center but sadly passed away after being hit by a stray bullet during a police chase. According to a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), an eyewitness claimed the police were pursuing suspected internet fraudsters (yahoo boys) along Old Ife Road when the stray bullet struck the student inside his father’s car. The witness initially expressed hope for the boy’s survival, writing: “Police just shot someone at Old Ife Road just now. They said they were chasing yahoo boys and a stray bullet hit a child in his dad’s car on the way to school to write WAEC. I hope the kid survives… Why would you shoot in the first place?” In a heartbreaking update, he later confirmed: “The boy died.” The post sparked widespread reactions, with many flooding the comment section to express anger, sorrow, and ...

Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal. There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the proposal was initially discussed during a meeting between Atiku and Obi early this year in the United Kingdom. The insiders disclosed that Atiku has committed to serving a single four-year term, and Obi has agreed to be the former VP’s running mate. However, the ex-Anambra state governor was said to be working to secure the backing of his core loyalists. In the 2019 presidential election, Obi served as Atiku’s running mate under the Peoples Democratic Party, where they lost to former President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. On March 20, Atiku, Obi, former Kadun...

I hid my wife and children in wardrobe and stepped forward, they shot at me but missed – Atiku. According to Tifemax News, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has recounted a chilling assassination attempt while delivering a keynote address at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) convocation ceremony for the graduating class of 2025. The elder statesman, who is also the founder of AUN, shared the experience as a lesson in courage and resilience. According to him, the attack took place in Kaduna State, where gunmen opened fire on him but missed. In a tense moment, he said he ensured the safety of his family before confronting the assailants. “I hid my wife and children in a wardrobe and stepped forward to confront the attackers. They shot at me but missed. I stood up and demanded, ‘Why did you fire?’ That’s what courage looks like,” Atiku said, drawing applause from the audience. The statement, both bold and reflective, underscored the tone of his address, which emphasi...

Get rid of VAR, says Rooney after FA Cup final Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was at the centre of attention during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. The England goalkeeper, who superbly kept out Omar Marmoush’s penalty by diving full stretch to his right among a string of fine saves, inspired the Eagles to a 1-0 win at Wembley. But should Palace number one have been on the pitch to make those vital interventions? City defender Josko Gvardiol played a long ball over the top for Erling Haaland to chase on to. Henderson hesitated before stretching out a hand outside the box to divert the ball away from the City striker. As occurs with every decision, the video assistant referee (VAR) checked the incident and allowed play to continue without any sanction. The explanation given was: “The direction in which Erling Haaland was going made it possible, but not [denying] an obvious goal scoring opportunity.” Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said...

AMVCA 2025 Awards: Full list of winners The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) were held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday night at an event that attracted a galaxy of stars from across the continent. Below is the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA: Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Seven Doors Lisabi: The Uprising WINNER (Adedimeji Lateef for Lisabi) Kaka Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre Mai Martaba Best Cinematography Agemo Inkabi Lisabi (The Uprising) Skeleton Coast Soft Love Advertisement The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos) WINNER (filmmaker Leo Purman) Yen Ara Asaase Ni Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa WINNER I Will Remember You On Your Own Walvis Tale Best Digital Content Creator Iyo Prosper Adokiye (WINNER) Maryam Apakagi-Greene Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom and Chiamaka Uzokwe Jide Pounds Ibitoye Ariyiikedimples and Brain Jotter Best Short Film Brukaci (WINNER) Sukari The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi What Are You Truly Afraid Of? Bes...

An Older Woman Used To Take Me To Her Bedroom And Bathroom To Sleep With Me- Olamilekan Shoneye Yoruba movie actor Olamilekan Shoneye, also known as Papa Show, has revealed some of the encounters he had with an older woman that changed his orientation about relationships, while also stating how the woman's actions towards him made him do some bad things in school. According to the post that was shared on the official YouTube channel of Mtec TV during an interview, he made it known that when he was younger, an older woman always took him to her room to have an affair with him when his mother was not around. According to Olamilekan Shoneye, he said, "A few years ago, something happened to me because my dad wasn't always at home, and my mom wasn't always available too because she was a nurse. My mom usually keeps me and my younger sister at one aunty's place whenever she's going to work. The woman started doing strange things to me, and I didn't kn...

Delta PDP Reps defect to APC All Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Representatives members have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Their defection was made public by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday. Recall that former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his successor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, had dumped the PDP for the APC. Oborevwori and Okowa announced their defection during a stakeholders meeting in Asaba, Delta State. Following their defections, the House of Representatives member from Ideato Federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, had disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. However, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had said the PDP would be repositioned despite the defections, stressing that those who want to defect are free to leave.

EFCC To Arraign VeryDarkMan In Court Over Multiple Petitions The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions. Naija News reports that the EFCC arrested VeryDarkMan on Friday, May 2, 20,225, after visiting GTBank with his mother to complain about an alleged deduction from her account. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Monday, May 5, 2025, said the activist was taken into custody following complaints from several petitioners. He said, “We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners.”  When asked if the case was connected to Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Oyewale noted that the petitions were from different individuals and the agency owed them a duty of protection. Oyewole noted that the social media activist will be released after meeting his bail cond...

Woman Denies Husband Paternity Of 2-Yr-Old Twins • Says They Belong To My Concubine The paternity of two-year-old twins is causing ripples in the life of a Lagos ‘couple’ as the mother of the babies says her husband is not their biological father, adding that they belong to an unnamed man she had an extra-marital affair with, reports KUNLE AKINRINADE. Wasiu Akinbode wore a pensive look penultimate week. Accompanied by his mother and his aunty, he could not freely expressed the troubling heartache that has turned him into ‘refugee’ in the last few weeks. When he finally summoned courage to reveal his plight, it turned out to be an emotional and mental torture he has endured since his wife told him he was not the biological father of their two-year-old set of twins. … Akinbode said: ‘’I was living with my wife, Aishat Abidemi, in Agege area of Lagos State before we relocated to Omi Ata area of Abule Egba shortly after we started raising our children. “We had three children be...

Court Orders UBA to Return ₦204,129 to Customer for Unauthorized Debits, Grants ₦5 Million in Damages A District Court in Abuja has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and one Aminu Hassan Anslem to jointly refund ₦204,129 and pay ₦5 million in damages to a customer, Ekebire Jonah, over unauthorized debits from his bank account. Delivering judgment on April 14, 2025, District Judge Ekwoaba Anthony Chigozie found UBA negligent for failing to act on Jonah’s prompt complaint about suspicious transactions that occurred between May 31 and June 1, 2021. Despite Jonah alerting the bank immediately, further debits went through while he was physically present in the bank. Jonah’s account was hit with two debits of ₦100,053.75 on May 31, and smaller amounts totaling ₦4,021.50 the next day. The funds were transferred to an account at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) allegedly owned by Anslem, who never appeared in court nor filed a defense. Jonah presented evidence including his bank st...

Actress Chacha Eke Announces Split From Her Husband Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has announced her separation from her husband Austin Faani, providing a glimpse into her personal experiences. In 2022, Chacha Eke and Austin Faani made headlines after Eke announced their separation, citing domestic violence, which was later retracted. Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has once again announced her separation from her husband, filmmaker Austin Faani, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the emotional struggles she’s endured in recent years. In a candid post on Instagram, Chacha reflected on a series of personal challenges — including the passing of her mother, the heartbreaking loss of a child, and the end of a marriage she once believed would last a lifetime. Although the couple previously made headlines in 2022 after Chacha accused Austin of domestic violence and later retracted her statement, her latest update has reignited public interest and speculation. Sharing her thoughts on lo...

Lagos APC, GAC in dilemma over Seyi Tinubu’s rumoured 2027 guber ambition Tensions are reportedly growing within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC, over the rumoured governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi Tinubu is being tipped by several youths and diaspora groups as the next ideal candidate to lead Lagos State. His endorsements from the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, The Future Platform, and some Nigerian communities abroad have given wind to speculation that he may soon throw his hat into the governorship race. Although he has yet to make a formal declaration, insiders say underground efforts to lobby for his candidacy are already in full gear. If Seyi Tinubu, 39, emerges as governor in 2027, he would set a new record as the youngest person to lead Lagos State since its creation in 1967. Currently, that record is held by Babatund...