The 2026 Berlin Film Festival's Berlinale Special section showcases 19 works from 15 countries, featuring genre films, series, and documentaries. Plus, Golden Globe winners and Nigeria's Arewa Film Festival details.
Venezuela's collapse under Maduro is a cautionary tale. This analysis calls for fortified elections, internal party democracy, and transparent resource governance to ensure the people's voice is heard globally. A must-read for Nigerian leaders.
Toyin Abraham's dramedy 'Oversabi Aunty' surpasses ₦863 million at the box office, making it her highest-grossing production and a top 2025 title. Read the full story.
Nigerians react as 2026 state budget breakdown reveals Lagos's N4.24 trillion budget overshadows Ekiti's N415.57 billion. Citizens question transparency and impact on lives.
CISLAC and Transparency International Nigeria commend the UK for recovering $9.5m in stolen Nigerian assets. They urge transparency in managing recovered funds to benefit citizens.
Femi Adebayo's film 'Agesinkole 2' grossed ₦417 million in 12 days via community cinemas, marking a strategic return to grassroots distribution and Yoruba storytelling. Discover his blueprint for success.
Nigerian, Kenyan, and South African films selected for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival spotlight new voices and stories, marking a significant moment for African cinema on the global stage. Discover the standout features.
Nollywood star Omoborty criticizes actors for failing to promote films. She blames envy and bad character for hurting industry growth. Read her full statement.
A Nigerian lady, Anita Chinwe Ihebinike, has sparked online debate by sharing the real-time statement of VeryDarkMan's NGO, showing N265.8 million left. She questions the lack of scrutiny on activist Harrison Gwamnishu's NGO finances. Read the full story
Nollywood stars Timini and Dakore Egbuson-Akande are grieving the loss of their father. The industry rallies with support. Read the full story and join in condolences.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has terminated all revenue contractors and consultants to ensure transparency and centralised collection. Discover the new reforms.
Human Rights Writers of Nigeria challenges the South East Development Commission to show tangible results from its N140 billion budget. Read the full story on the demand for transparency.
The National Assembly responds to public concerns over alleged discrepancies in gazetted Tax Acts, directing the Clerk to release certified copies. President Tinubu affirms the new tax reforms will proceed as planned.
Governor Mai Mala Buni has signed Yobe's N515.53bn 2026 budget into law, focusing on economic growth and infrastructure. Read details of the allocations.
A Nigerian lady in the UK reveals she paid N66.9 million in tax, sparking debate on transparency as Nigeria's new 2026 tax law takes effect. Read her full story and public reaction.
Nollywood mourns actress Allwell Ademola, 49. Rotimi Salami's emotional tribute reveals deep grief. Family confirms her passing. Read the full story.
Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has passed away at age 43 in Lagos. Her death was confirmed by colleague Faithia Williams. Discover her legacy.
SERAP drags Nigeria's 36 governors and FCT Minister Wike to court, demanding transparency on ₦14 trillion fuel subsidy savings. Will justice prevail?
Nollywood mourns the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola at 43. Colleagues express shock as tributes pour in. Read more about her life and legacy.
Shock as Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola passes away in Lagos at 43. Read tributes from colleagues and details of her final hours.
The House of Representatives clarifies the repeal of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, aiming for a single national budget by April 2026 to enhance transparency and fiscal discipline. Learn about the reforms.
Nollywood star Toyin Abraham claims cinemas are sabotaging her film 'Oversabi Aunty' with bad slots and false 'sold out' claims. She broke down in an emotional Instagram Live session.
Yoruba actor Itele rewards himself with a luxury car ahead of his January 1 birthday, following a successful 2025 capped by his hit movie 'Koleoso'. He also addresses past health rumours.
US authorities discover over a million new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Release delayed for victim protection review. Latest files included photos of Clinton, Trump, Prince Andrew.
Nollywood veteran Lalude makes bold claims of being sidelined by colleagues Femi Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola, revealing deep hurt and questioning the reasons behind his exclusion from their projects.
Italy's competition authority fines Apple €98 million for allegedly abusing its dominant App Store position with restrictive privacy rules for third-party developers. The tech giant says it will appeal.
Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, enters a transformative phase with a $1 billion partnership between The Entertainment Network (TEN) and The Evolution Media Group (TEMG). Discover the plans for global expansion, new studios, and job creation.
Legendary director Wim Wenders named President of Berlinale 2026 International Jury. Updates on Nigeria's Oscar entry, Tunisia's shortlist success, and call for Coal City Film Festival submissions.
A coalition of civil society groups has commended NNPC GCEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari for transformative leadership, citing record profits and increased oil production. Read the full appraisal here.
A civil society coalition has lauded NNPC Ltd's CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for transformative leadership that increased crude production to a 36-year high of 355,000 bpd and drove record profits. Read the full appraisal.