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The Lagos State government has announced the release of Africa’s first Tech/AI-themed feature film, “Makemation”. A statement by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, said the film will be in cinemas across Nigeria starting Easter Weekend, April 18, 2025. Makemation is Africa’s first feature film that spotlights the fast-rising impact of its youth, especially girls, showcasing how they leverage artificial intelligence and technological innovations to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. A coming-of-age drama, Makemation is an emotional, thought-provoking, and humorous dive into the life of a young girl from a low-income community in Lagos. Her journey…

A host of Nigerian players delivered standout performances for their clubs abroad on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Soccernet.ng was on hand to capture the biggest moments. Spain Christantus Uche justified his inclusion in Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles provisional squad with a strong display as Getafe stunned Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Estadio Coliseum. Chidera Ejuke’s lone goal secures a massive away win for #Sevilla against Real Sociedad. pic.twitter.com/Ikq0a8izrD — Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) March 9, 2025 Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke was Sevilla’s matchwinner, scoring a superb second-half goal to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Real Sociedad. Golazo…

The Federal Government plans to embed digital skills and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity, into university curricular to better prepare Nigerian graduates for the evolving global workforce. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, in Abuja. The recent discussion centred on accelerating the implementation of the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum across Nigerian universities, an initiative first agreed upon in December 2024. Inuwa emphasised the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s education system by…

Say suspect died after gun duel with security personnel The Imo State Police Command has dismissed social media reports alleging that some persons were missing in the state, demanding explanations from the command. Clarifying the issue, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, in a statement, said one Oluchukwu Elekwachi, in connivance with others, mentioned on the report, had allegedly found to have attacked and killed police officers on road duty, leading to a manhunt for him which led to his neutralisation. He stated that his remains were deposited in the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owerri, while a pump action…

Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee has backtracked and admitted that he had a “short” sexual experience with Dara, comedian and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Lande’s wife. Baba Tee made the revelation in a live interview with socialite, Esabod and other TikTokers on Sunday. His disclosure countered the earlier denial he made about the same issue where he challenged Lande to bring evidence that he truly slept with his wife or face the law because the comedian had defamed him. Recall during a recent interview, Lande claimed that his wife left him after he…

Former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has sided with Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha in criticising ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, Soccernet.ng reports. It all started when Carragher downplayed the impact of winning the Africa Cup of Nations on a player’s chances of clinching the Ballon d’Or. The comment sparked backlash from several African football icons, including Okocha, who earlier dismissed Carragher’s statement. “There are some players that would say something, and you just have to overlook it. If you look at their career, if you look at the type of football they played, then you can understand. I mean……

1 hour ago The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the South South zonal congress organised, weeks ago, by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his camp and fixed Saturday, April 12 for a fresh congress. 1 day ago The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, for his humanitarian and youths empowerment initiatives in the country. Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that Seyi Tinubu’s efforts at putting smiles on the faces of the…

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, visited ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and Pastor Tunde Bakare, in Lagos on Sunday. Photographs of the Kaduna politician posing with Aregbesola and Bakare went viral on social media. While El-Rufai’s discussion with the two politicians was not revealed, it is believed that the visits were part of his political scheming ahead of the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai has in recent times been very critical of the ruling All Progressives Congress and President Bola Tinubu. The Kaduna politician blamed Tinubu for his rejection by the National Assembly during ministerial screening. Aregbesola, a former…

Okiki Adeduyite As part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths, the Federal Government has taken over the General Hospital, Kumo, in Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre. The newly established Kumo Federal Medical Centre becomes the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, which was previously a medical centre before its upgrade. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the move aims to enhance healthcare services in Gombe State and the Northeast, particularly in addressing poor maternal and…

The unrelenting legal battles by the embattled National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to retain his office after participating in the Imo State governorship contest has left the party at a crossroads. In this report, AZIMAZI MOMOH JIMOH writes that apart from stalling the much-needed reconciliation efforts, the lingering feud is already negatively impacting preparation for the forthcoming Anambra governorship poll and impending NEC meetings. An intractable leadership crisis is holding the once stalwart Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the jugular. As such, the near future appears daunting for the party, especially as the warring…