In 2025, Nigerian women proved that leadership, talent, and innovation know no bounds. From Global Boardrooms to International Sports Arenas, these 15 trailblazers broke barriers, set new records, and amplified Nigeria’s presence on the world stage. Their achievements span politics, business, arts, science, and sports, showcasing a generation of women whose influence is reshaping the…
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants seeking entry into the Nigerian Public Service, in a decisive move to curb the growing challenge of illicit drug use across the Country. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and…
Nollywood Actress and Producer Ini Edo has appealed to film regulators and the general public to allow her latest movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, to continue screening in cinemas, following mounting backlash over the film’s title. The controversy erupted after religious groups, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), described the title of the movie…
The Ogbomosoland Palace has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by veteran Nigerian actor Lere Paimo regarding the upcoming film Ogbórí Elemoso, clarifying that reports suggesting payments for copyright ownership were made are incorrect and misleading. In a statement released by palace officials, it was stressed that the historical and cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland…
Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations that it unlawfully remade the classic Yoruba film Ogbori Elemoso, insisting that its ongoing project is an original historical production rooted in independent research and duly authorised by the traditional authority of Ogbomosoland. The clarification comes amid a growing controversy sparked by veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Chief…
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly rejected the title of a newly released Nollywood feature film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which premiered in cinemas Nationwide on December 16, 2025. CAN, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the movie’s title as “offensive,” “disrespectful,” and…
Mrs. Ibukunoluwa Otesile, the daughter of Rev. Dr. Lekan Babatunde, General Overseer of Jesus Is King Ministries, has regained her freedom days after she was abducted by armed men in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Otesile, who also serves as the 2025 President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ibadan Elite, was kidnapped on…
More than 10,000 Nigerians have reported cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in just the first nine months of 2025, according to figures released by the Federal Government. Among these victims, 2,444 survivors received care in recovery centres, while 511 were empowered with livelihood support, yet many continue to face trauma, stigma, and uncertainty about their…
Following the success of her critically acclaimed Netflix debut Dark October, renowned media entrepreneur and filmmaker, Linda Ikeji is set to captivate audiences once again with her second feature film titled Reverse, scheduled for release in cinemas nationwide on May 16, 2025. Reverse, written and produced by Linda Ikeji and co-produced by Dami Dawson, is…
