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Senate President Akpabio Orders Nationwide Availability Of Anti-venom in Hospitals

The Nigerian Senate, led by President Senator Godswill Akpabio, has ordered the Federal Ministry of Health and regulatory agencies to ensure the nationwide availability and mandatory stocking of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes in all public and private hospitals, responding to preventable deaths linked to snakebites and gaps in emergency healthcare provisioning.

“ I Can’t dance to promote my movie. It’s not professional. — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said she will not dance as a tactic to promote her films, describing the expectation for actors to perform viral dance routines as unprofessional.

Nollywood’s EbonyLife Films to Bring The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives to Cinemas in December 2026

Nigeria’s celebrated novel The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is being adapted into a feature film by EbonyLife Films, with a planned global theatrical release in December 2026, marking the story’s first big-screen interpretation.

Why Fashion Is a Core Part of African History

This article explores why Fashion Is a Core Part of African History, examining how clothing, textiles, and adornment have long served as powerful expressions of identity, culture, and social structure across the continent. From traditional fabrics and ceremonial attire to royal dress and modern reinterpretations, the piece highlights how African fashion preserves history, communicates meaning, and continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in heritage.

Funke Akindele Becomes Africa’s Highest-Grossing Filmmaker as “Behind The Scenes” Tops ₦2.1 Billion

Nigerian actress, producer, and director Funke Akindele has been confirmed as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time, after her 2025 Nollywood release Behind The Scenes surpassed ₦2.1 billion at the box office — the largest gross recorded for a Nigerian film.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Alleges Medical Negligence in Son’s Death at Lagos Hospital

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has spoken publicly about the tragic death of her 21-month-old son, alleging medical negligence at a Lagos hospital.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Mourns Death of 21-Month-Old Twin Son

Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, the family confirmed in a statement

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tuchel May Keep England Substitutes Indoors Due to Heat

England manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested he may keep substitutes indoors during matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to shield them from extreme heat in the United States.

OPay Bags Double Honours at Tech Innovation Awards

Fintech giant OPay has clinched two major awards at the Tech Innovation Awards 2025, underscoring its growing influence in Nigeria’s digital financial services sector.

RCCG Spends ₦40m on Free Bus-to-Work Scheme in Lagos, Ogun

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has spent ₦40 million on its free bus-to-work initiative in Lagos and Ogun States, aimed at easing transportation challenges for commuters.

Liverpool Humiliated 4–1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign hit a new low as they were thrashed 4–1 by PSV Eindhoven, piling pressure on manager Arne Slot after a run of poor results.