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Wins Best Film in Africa - Wins Best Director, Best Actress, Best Art Director, Best Costume - Shines on DSTv Box Office across Africa As you may have already heard by now, the Izu Ojukwu film, 76 did it again emerging as the biggest winner at Africa's 2017 version of the Oscars. Perhaps more impressive than the win, was the sheer manner by which it was achieved. In a year that had a solid selection of high end films, 76 was still able to stand out. And stand out it did. It was a collection of Africa's best and It was well represented by the big 3. Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya came with their best, but in the end, the biggest film industry in Africa remained Nollywood and it showed. Prince Tonye Princewill, the executive producer of 76 who declined the chance to go up on stage to collect the big prize instead opting to leave it to his co-executive producer Adonijah Owiriwa, put the win down to God and His reward for all the hard work. ''Tonight is about the team...

Actress, Toyin Aimakhu took to her Instagram page to speak on Kemen's BBNaija sex scandal. She urged organizers of Big Brother t o use the incident to creat awareness on serial offenses. She wrote; I want to urge Big Brother Naija to use #Kemen 's, incident to educate about serial offenses. Our men must learn that no means no. Don't imagine a consent you are not given. Don't claim she's leading you on when you are the one that is on. A lady owns her body, she has the right to it, she has the power to give it or not. Don't force yourself on the next woman. Please parents, let's raise better men who will be protectors of women not aggressor. Let's do more to protect women, they make the world better place.

We are proud to announce “The retail Factory’’ The end of first Quarter sales. Get ready for the most electric, exciting and fun filled experience , The MDM Retail factory comes with a long list of exciting activities, give aways, and guess what? A variety of new brands!! With a long line up of games , like bull rides, swings , and other activities for both the young and old just to keep the excitement going all the way . What's a shopping experience with out food? , drinks and treats? Here at the Mentedemoda we have some great brands like the Mos jollof, Bobsy’s grill with to serve you mouth watering firewood jollof rice and grilled food. The signature ‘Frozen Coconut Rum Delight” and other tasty cocktails from “The Lemonade Bar” is sure to leave you longing for some more. While shopping from various vendors ranging from fashion, art, organic products etc all offering amazing deals on all products. With electric vendors like The Lemonade Bar, Indulge247, Nale Fashion House, He...

Vice president Yemi Osinbajo today flagged off the construction work for the $1.5bn standard gauge rail line from Lagos to Ibadan. The proposed156.65km Lagos-Ibadan rail is a double line, which is the first phase of a new Lagos-Kano standard gauge line. The Federal government has already released N72bn counterpart funding for the rail project. The project is expected to be completed within the next 18 months. More photos below...

The details of how the newly enacted Environmental Management and Protection Bill by the Lagos State Government will transform the lives of everyone working or living in Lagos has started to crystalize. In addition to creating 27,500 new jobs, the new policy will fast track the process of metamorphosing Lagos State into a cleaner megacity by decisively tackling the problems of air and water pollution, preventing deceases and halting the deterioration of the environment to avert adverse effect on socio-economic activities. The new policy has also made a very special provision for the thousands of Community Sanitation Workers (CSWs) who will be directly employed to work on the scheme by making their salaries tax free. Additionally, the new environmental regime will provide numerous insurance benefits including Life, Health, Accident & Injury cover to the 27,500 CSWs who will also enjoy a pension scheme. In a carefully articulated strategy to enhance the quality of lives of the s...

A former Kenyan politician was last Wednesday involved in a gun incident with his son over a land dispute. In the video that has been circulating on social media, Jackson Kibort, a former KANU Chairman is seen firing shots at his son Ezekiel Kibor, on their farm near Eldoret. Kibor is seen firing a pistol while moving closer to Ezekiel, who then ducks and escapes from the area. Narrating the incident to the Star, Ezekiel said his father shot at him when he found him supervising work on a disputed 200-acre piece of land that is part of Kibor’s expansive 2,000-acre Kabenes Farm. 'The portion of land where he found me is registered in my name and he knows it yet he doesn’t want me to use it. Were it not that the gun failed I would be dead because he fired directly at me with the intention to kill.” Ezekiel said he reported the incident at Eldoret police station, adding that police have not taken any action. 'They seem to be reluctant. They told me to go away and...

Clark County, Nevada commissioners are set to award an $80,000 settlement to a Nigerian man who risked losing his parental rights despite being acquitted of abuse and murder charges in the death of a 2-year-old boy, Las Vegas Review Journal reports on March 2nd. Victor Fakoya, 49, was tried and acquitted twice for the death of Daniel Jaiyesimi, the son of family friends living with Fakoya, his wife and two daughters. Fakoya was the only adult known to be home with the boy when he became unresponsive on Aug. 8, 2008. The exact cause of the boy’s death was not determined. Fakoya, who was a political science professor in Nigeria, spent two years in the Clark County jail. His first trial ended in a hung jury, and the second ended with a jury acquitting him of all charges in December 2010. But Fakoya was not allowed to return to his wife and two daughters because five days after his acquittal the District Attorney’s Office claimed in family court that Fakoya was a danger t...

On Monday , Japanese footballer Kazu Miura broke a long standing record held by Sir Stanley Matthews’ as he became the oldest footballer to ever play in a professional game at the age of 50 years and 7 days. Miura, is currently in his 32nd season of pro football and plays for Japanese side Yokohama FC. He retired from national team football in 2000, after winning 89 caps for his national side. Upon signing a new deal in January, which ensured he would play on into his 50s, Miura said:  'I hope to keep fighting with all my might together with people involved with the club, my team-mates and supporters who have always given me support. Stanley Matthews, the former record holder, played and retired at Stoke City in 1965 at the age of 50. See more of Kazu's photos below...