Presidential candidate aspirant, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has urged delegates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to elect an experienced and trustworthy presidential candidate to help the party win the 2024 general elections. He said that the party needed someone who was loyal and also had compassion to lead the party. The former Minister of…
A temporary ceasefire in Sudan has been agreed as fighting between two warring factions entered its sixth week, BBC reports. Previous truce attempts between Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have tended to collapse within minutes of beginning. But the new deal will be enforced by a “ceasefire monitoring mechanism,” according to…
As the Dangote Refinery begins operations tomorrow (Monday), oil marketers have expressed optimism that the facility will help reduce the cost of petrol, if the government deregulates the commodity. SAHEL STANDARD had reported earlier that the Dangote Refinery, established by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled to be inaugurated on May 22. A presidential…
Famous actress, Tonto Dikeh, has disclosed that she may not be having a big birthday celebration this year when she clocks 38 June 9. The star actress said she feels too old for glitz and glam that usually accompany her birthday every year, adding that she couldn’t just find the motivation to do what she…
Big Brother Naija’s Beauty Tukura and influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa won the ‘Best Dressed’ female and male categories in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards on Saturday. The ninth edition of the AMVCA is ongoing at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Credit: Instagram | africamagic
Nollywood thespian Kunle Afolayan has social media buzzing following his big win at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award. Kunle’s movie swooped 5 awards at this year’s event, emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The movie Anikulapo won 5 categories out of the 16 it was nominated for. it won in the…
Nollywood actor, Tobi Bakre has snagged the award for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in the series “Brotherhood.” Tobi’s was nominated alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu for “The Trade,” Chidi Mokeme for “Shanty Town,” Chimezie Imo for “Choke,” Daniel Etim-Effiong for “Kofa,” Femi Adebayo for “King of Thieves (Agesinkole),” NKakalukanyi Patriq for “Tembele,” O.C….
Actor Kunle Remi stepped out in style at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards following the nomination snub. Remi, who played the lead role in the movie, ‘Anikulapo’, didn’t get one nomination despite the fact that the film was nominated in 15 categories and received 16 nominations. Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 film won the most…
The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held today, Saturday, May 20, 2023. The prestigious event, at the Eko Hotel, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa. Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor took home the Industry Merit Award for her admirable service to the industry. Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle…
Renowned and influential British writer Martin Amis has died aged 73 at his home in Lake Worth, Florida, the Booker Prizes announced Saturday. Amis was “one of the most acclaimed and discussed writers of the past 50 years and the author of 14 novels,” said the website of Booker Prizes, the leading literary awards for…
