The federal government (FG) has approved the comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), making it the first major review of the agency in its 53-year history. The reforms, approved at the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday, are aimed at repositioning the NYSC into a skills-focused, productivity-driven institution aligned with the federal government’s economic agenda. Announcing the approval on...
Njideka Akunyili Crosby has achieved another remarkable milestone by creating the Obamas’ first official joint portrait for the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Barack and Michelle Obama have their first-ever official portrait, and it was done by no other person than Nigerian-born Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The portrait, titled The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026, was unveiled ahead of the...
Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo became one of the standout celebrities at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, appearing in a series of extravagant red-carpet looks, with the most talked about being her architectural cathedral dress, designed by Nigerian couturier Mohammed Abbas Ossu of Abbas Woman. The grey-toned...
The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) celebrated not just excellence in African film and television but also served the continent’s most dramatic red carpet looks and fashion statements of the year. The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, under the theme “Honoring Craft, Celebrating Culture,” saw celebrities arrive in architecturally masterful masterpieces and attention-grabbing, breathtaking designs. While there...
Actress Uche Montana emerged winner of the Trailblazer Award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos on Saturday, May 9. The award recognizes emerging talent making a significant impact in the African film and digital storytelling industry. Montana was honoured for her work across television and online platforms like YouTube, where she has gained attention for both acting...
Reality TV star and winner of Big Brother Naija All Stars, Ilebaye Odiniya, is at the center of online conversations following reports of an alleged assault involving her father, Hon. Emmanuel Godson Odiniya, an Abuja-based politician. The 22-year-old Kogi State indigene sparked widespread alarm around midnight on Friday, May 7, when she went live on Instagram, desperately crying for help...
Olakunle Churchill’s personal life has often sparked public interest, especially his relationships and marriages. Over the years, the businessman and philanthropist has been married three times, with each union drawing varying levels of media attention. From a largely private first marriage to a highly publicized relationship with a Nollywood star and now another crashed union, here’s a detailed look at...
Congratulations are in order for Nollywood actress Ini-Dima Okojie, as she announces that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The couple had their wedding in May 2022 across three ceremonies in Lagos. Ini-Dima made the announcement on Wednesday, April 22, via her Instagram page. Sharing a video of her embracing her baby bump,...
On April 14, 2026, Alexia Jayy made history by becoming the first Black woman to win The Voice since the show’s 15-year inception. The 31-year-old R&B singer from Alabama became the winner of The Voice Season 29, titled ‘Battle Of The Champions,’ marking an unforgettable moment in history. As the winner, Jayy receives $100,000 and a recording deal with Universal Music Group....
Nigerian-British singer-songwriter Sade Adu has been selected for induction into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations list, marking her second nomination. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which functions as both a museum and an honorary body, celebrates artists who have shaped the direction of popular music across genres such as rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and...