Nigeria: Police Declare Singer Portable Wanted Over Alleged Assault On Ogun Govt Officials
[Leadership] Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, who is popularly known as Portable has been declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command over allegation of leading a violent attack on government officials in the course of their lawful du…
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Unpacks Her First Novel in 10 Years
[This Day] A rattling presence is what the award-winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is stirring in the literary world with the news of the release of her first novel in ten years titled ‘Dream Count’, a book published by Fourth Estate.
Nigeria: Ogun Police Declare Portable Wanted
[Premium Times] “…members of the public are strongly advised to assist the Police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest.”
South Africa: Police Launch Manhunt Following Pretoria Night Club Incident
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for at least eight foreign national suspects in connection with a Pretoria night club incident that is making the rounds on social media platforms.
Rwanda: Ncuti Gatwa On the Verge of BBC’s Doctor Who Exit
[New Times] Ncuti Gatwa, the Rwandan-Scottish actor who made history as the first Black actor to take on the iconic role of the Doctor, may be concluding his time in the TARDIS sooner than expected, according to reports.
Liberia: Frank Artus Returns With Sequel ‘Inside the Bush,’ Promising a Cinematic Masterpiece
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The wait is finally over for fans of Liberian cinema as Frank Artus, the acclaimed actor and director, prepares to unveil the much-anticipated sequel “Inside The Bush”, set to premiere on February 28th.
Nigeria: ‘Chika Ike Isn’t My Seventh Wife, Her Pregnancy Not Mine’ – Ned Nwoko
[Premium Times] “As a public figure and his wife is also an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories…”
Nigeria: 90% of People Criticizing My Book Haven’t Read It – Dele Farotimi
[Daily Trust] Lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says 90 per cent of people criticizing his recent book on the Nigerian judiciary have not read the content.
Kenya: New Kenyan Film ‘Love and Coffee’ Blends Romance, Class Struggles, and Coffee Industry Reforms
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The highly anticipated feature film “Love and Coffee” is set to debut in Kenya, weaving a compelling narrative of romance, family tensions, and the fight to transform the country’s coffee industry.
Nigeria: ‘Free My Son, He’s Not in His Right Senses – 2baba’s Mum to Natasha Osawaru
[Premium Times] Nigerian music star 2Baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, has responded to her son’s proposal to Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.