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  • Oamen, Fasan emerge winners at 19th NMNA Awards

    Oamen, Fasan emerge winners at 19th NMNA Awards

    The Nation Newspaper recorded two major victories at the 19th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards (NMNA), as two of its online journalists emerged winners at the prestigious event held in Lagos.

    Senior Reporter Samuel Oamen was named Business Reporter of the Year, while entertainment reporter Yewande Fasan clinched the Entertainment Writer of the Year award at the ceremony.

    Oamen was recognised for his in-depth and balanced reporting across key sectors, including Visa migration and policies, oil refineries, and technology. His coverage also extended to major international technology events involving global firms such as Google and Zoho.

    Fasan was honoured for her speed, accuracy, and consistency in breaking entertainment stories, qualities that have distinguished her work within Nigeria’s competitive entertainment journalism space.

    Beyond the wins, The Nation also recorded strong representation at this year’s awards, with six of its journalists nominated across various categories.

    Read Also: The Nation’s Igbowelundu, Oamen, Fasan, others nominated for 19th NMNA Awards

    Established in 2006, the Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards has grown into one of the country’s most respected platforms for recognising outstanding contributions to journalism and the media industry. Now in its 19th edition, the annual event continues to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and innovation in Nigerian media practice.

    For The Nation, the latest honours underscore the newspaper’s enduring commitment to editorial integrity, factual reporting, and journalistic excellence. Over the years, the organisation has remained focused on informing, educating, and inspiring its audience, while setting high standards in storytelling and investigative journalism.

    The award ceremony drew leading figures from the media, corporate, and public sectors, further highlighting its status as a major gathering for stakeholders in Nigeria’s media industry.

  • Three Nigerians among top 10 most popular Africans on social media

    Three Nigerians among top 10 most popular Africans on social media

    Nigerian entertainers Davido, Wizkid and Mark Angel have made the list of most popular Africans on social media including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

    Egyptian skipper Mohamed Salah is the most popular person in Africa, having 98.2 million followers across social media.  

    Music star Davido, who is the most followed in Nigeria, is 6th most followed entertainer in Africa with 61.5 million followers across all social media.

    Superstar Wizkid is second most followed entertainer in Nigeria and 9th most followed in Africa with a total of 42.3 million followers.

    Read Also: Eedris Abdulkareem removes Burna Boy’s ‘Odogwu’ title, crowns Davido

    Comedian Mark Angel is third most followed Nigerian and 10th most followed entertainer in Africa.

    A total of six Egyptians, three Nigerian and one South African made the list of 10.

    Here is a list of top 10 most popular Africans on social media

    1. Mohamed Salah (98.2 million)

    Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a right winger or forward for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team.

    2. Mustafa Hosny (84 million)

    Mustafa Hosny is a televangelist and Islamic preacher who presented his first show in 2004 and has gone on to become a household name.

    3. Mohamed Ramadan  (80.1 million)

    Mohamed Ramadan is an Egyptian actor, singer, rapper, dancer and producer.

    4. Tamer Hosny (74.1 million)

    Tamer Hosny is an Egyptian singer, actor, composer, director and songwriter.

    He first came to public attention when he appeared on mixed tapes with other Egyptian artists.

    5. Amr Diab (63.4 million)

    Amr Abdel is an Egyptian singer, composer and actor.

    He has established himself as a globally acclaimed recording artist and author.

    He is  Guinness World Record holder, the best selling Middle Eastern artist, a seven-times winner of World Music Awards and five-times winner of Platinum Records.

    6. Davido (61.5 million).

    David Adedeji Adeleke  popularly known as Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.

    He is regarded as one of the most important Afrobeats artists of the 21st century, and is credited alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid for popularizing the genre globally.

    7. Amr Khaled (53.9 million).

    Amr Mohamed is an Egyptian Muslim activist and television preacher.

    The New York Times Magazine, in reference to Khaled’s popularity in English-speaking countries, described him in 2006 as “the world’s most famous and influential Muslim television preacher.”

    8. Ab de Villiers (47.3 million).

    Abraham Benjamin is a South African former international cricketer, and a current commentator.

    AB de Villiers was named as the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his 15-year international career and was one of the five Wisden cricketers of the decade at the end of 2019.

    He is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the sport and as one of the best batsmen of his era.

    9. Wizkid (42.3 million).

    Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

    A prominent figure in the modern day Afrobeats music scene, he is regarded as one of the most commercially successful and most influential African recording artists of the 21st century.

    10. Mark Angel (40 million)

    Mark Angel is a Nigerian comedian, scriptwriter, and video producer.

    He is best known for the Mark Angel Comedy series of shorts on YouTube, often featuring child comedians such as his cousin, Emmanuella Samuel, his niece, and her cousin “Aunty” Success Madubuike.

    Angel’s YouTube channel was the first African comedy channel to reach one million subscribers.

  • Insecurity: Wike condemns constant travels by Abuja council chairmen

    Insecurity: Wike condemns constant travels by Abuja council chairmen

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has frowned at the constant travels by area council chairmen in the wake of security challenges in the city.

    The Nation reports that Wike had summoned an emergency closed-door meeting with heads of security agencies in the FCT, as well as Chairmen of the six Area Councils, following the high rate of kidnapping and killings in Abuja by bandits.

    Read Also: Wike orders arrest of street lights vandals

    Wike stated that he would not be happy to receive news of Area Council Chairmen abdicating responsibilities and travelling, especially while there were security challenges in their various councils.

    He said: “This time around, we will not be happy when Area Council Chairmen will abdicate their responsibility and travel out. We have gotten reports that council chairmen travel anytime, and then if anything happens, of course, they will not call anybody’s name, they will call the FCT Minister.

    “However, we cannot fold our hands, we have invited them to a meeting this afternoon to see how we can also resolve the problem.”

  • I was persuaded to be Obaseki’s deputy – Shaibu

    I was persuaded to be Obaseki’s deputy – Shaibu

    The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu has said he was persuaded to be the running mate to his principal Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    The deputy governor who spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Wednesday, January 10, also stated that he felt betrayed by Obaseki, for not backing his candidature in the upcoming 2024 governorship election.

    Shaibu, who fell out with the governor following his run for the forthcoming 2024 governorship election, said he was drafted in to add political value to Obaseki, who then contested as governor.

    According to him, it took almost one month to persuade him to accept the position of deputy governor.

    “Actually, I was persuaded and there was no protest. I didn’t want to be a deputy governor. I was very comfortable in the House of Representatives. It took almost one month to get me to accept to be the deputy governor of Edo State.

    Read Also: Shaibu: it’s my turn to be governor

    “I accepted to add value to the ticket of Obaseki because Obaseki was not known and he was not one of the politicians. They needed a young, vibrant politician who had won the election before and who could add political value to the ticket.

    “I feel betrayed by the governor. I feel much betrayed. When we go to church, there are certain biblical verses that are becoming to make meaning to me. There is this particular verse that has been going through my mind: ‘The heart of man is desperately wicked.’ When I see what the governor is doing, the verse now makes meaning to me.

    “I added value in terms of my political structure, my finances. All the vehicles that were used to campaign in 2016 are mine.

    “I lost about 20% of my political capital in Edo North to support Godwin Obaseki, and in supporting him even as deputy governor.

    “I supported the second term bid of the governor with my finances. Including how we got the ticket of the PDP, I contributed financially, both in naira and in dollars. If I say betrayal, it’s an understatement. I feel very hurt and betrayed.”

  • I am sure Akeredolu is in Heaven – Jimoh Ibrahim

    I am sure Akeredolu is in Heaven – Jimoh Ibrahim

    Senator Representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR has condoled the wife and family of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, saying they should not mourn because it’s sure Akeredolu is going to heaven.

    Senator Ibrahim stated this on Friday, December 29, during a condolence visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of the deceased at their Ibadan residence.

    Ibrahim consoled the family, saying it is sure the late governor would make heaven judging by his works while alive, noting that death only becomes painful if one is not sure if one’s relation is going to heaven.

    Accompanied by his wife and son, Dupe and Seun respectively, Senator Ibrahim said the late governor has etched his name on the heart of every Nigerian through various roles he played in ensuring true federalism is practised and adherence to rule of law in the country.

    He said: “It is normal for us to cry when we lose our loved ones, but Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ‘s death is not painful.

    Read Also: Akeredolu: Nigeria lost a strong voice, fearless commentator, says Jimoh Ibrahim

    “Death is only painful when you are not sure of heaven. So, Aketi’s death is not painful because he’ll surely make heaven.

    “Let us console ourselves by his dealings and relationship with people both the high and lowly in the country.

    “As the governor of Ondo State his programmes were people -oriented and related with everyone

    “As a Senior Advocate he fought for people’s rights pro bono and pressured all governments at the center to ensure Nigeria is governed on the platform of true federalism.

    “No doubt, we will miss him a great deal for a long time to come.”

    Senator Ibrahim, however, prayed that God would grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

  • BREAKING: Ike evicted from #BBNaija19

    Ike has been evicted from the BBNaija 2019.

    Ike becomes the 20th Housemate to be evicted from the reality show.

    Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Ike’s eviction on Sunday.

    Details shortly….

  • Facts you should know about Gov Oyetola at 65

    Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is 65 today. Here are basic facts to know about him:

    Below are facts you should know about Oyetola

    * Oyetola was born in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun on 29 September, 1954 to the family of Hammed Oyetola (the current Chief Imam of Egbeda, Iragbiji)

    * First born of 30 children, he attended Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo for his secondary school education which he completed in 1972. He proceeded to the University of Lagos where he bagged a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Insurance in 1978. Oyetola capped his education with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in 1990 at the same university.

    Read Also: Buhari congratulates Oyetola on Supreme Court victory

    * He had his mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) between 1978 and 1979 at Potiskum, in present day Yobe State, where he lectured at the Staff Training Centre.

    * His professional career began in 1980, when he joined Leadway Assurance Company Limited as Area Manager and worked there till 1987. He took another step by taking his expertise to Crusader Insurance Company Limited as Underwriting Manager between 1987 and 1990. He moved again in 1990 to Alliance and General Insurance as Technical Controller and served in that capacity until 1991.

    * He established his firm, Silvertrust Insurance Brokers Limited, in 1991. He was the Managing Director until his appointment as Chief of Staff in 2010.

    * His other stints in business include, Executive Vice-Chairman, Paragon Group of Companies which has interest in Oil and Gas, Mining and Real Estate from 2005 until 2011. He was also Chairman of Ebony Properties Limited.

    * He had been a Director of Pyramid Securities Limited until 2011, among other business interests, before his appointment as Chief of Staff by Governor Aregbesola.

    * Oyetola is a pronounced technocrat as well as a progressive politician. He was a founding member of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Osun State and has been a chieftain of the party through its metamorphosis to Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and now All Progressives Congress (APC).

    * He is happily married to Kafayat Olaitan Oyetola and the marriage is blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren.

    * On March 22, 2019 Osun State Tribunal nullified his election and declared Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of the poll. But on May 9, 2019, the Court of Appeal upheld Oyetola’s victory at the poll. Finally on June 5, 2019, the Supreme Court affirmed Oyetola winner of the Osun governorship election.

  • BBnaija2019: Tacha, Mercy face disqualification

    Mercy and Tacha may be disqualified or get strikes from the organisers of the Big Brother Naija show for engagement violence in the House.

    There was serious drama in House on Friday, which led to Tacha hitting Mercy.

    This happened after both housemates engaged in a heated argument, leading to what appears like a physical confrontation.

    Seyi had earlier called on Mercy to come to the lounge so they can read Biggie’s scroll.

    However, Mercy who just finish having her bath, came out late for the reading.

    Tacha, who was already boiling, seized the opportunity to rain insults on Mercy.

    Read Also: BBNaija (4): Mercy and Tacha fight dirty

    She said: ”You are a moron, remain there and don’t come out. clout chaser, old woman. You keep using your body to get everything you want. You have been using Ike to get what you want. You can’t stand eviction that is why you need Ike to help you.”

    Mercy replied: ” You are very stupid, you Instagram beggar. Go and treat your body odour before you talk to me, you stink. At least, I have a boyfriend (Ike) to get me what I want. What has your boyfriend done for you?”

    During the argument, Tacha pushed Mercy and also dragged her weave-on twice while Mercy struggled to control her anger.

    She picked up a pressing iron but was stopped by Omashola.

  • BBnaija: Face-off as Mike compares Omashola to a 15-year-old girl on heat

    It all started as a mild correction during their workout session in the garden, and then, it escalated to a full-blown quarrel between Mike and Omashola in the Pepper Dem House.

    Correction Gone Wrong

    During their workout, Omashola pointed out to Seyi that he was not doing the workout right. This comment was ignored by Seyi who continued his routine. Later on, the trainer asked them to touch their calves but Omashola touched his ankles instead. This error by Omashola made Seyi tell Omashola that he didn’t even know where his calf is located.

    The back and forth between these two didn’t go down well with Mike as he told both of them to stop bickering and face the workout. Omashola however, wasn’t going to have Mike play the peacemaker so he told him to shut up. Mike retorted by calling Omashola a groupie and with these statements, the boxing ring was swept clean for a fight to begin.

    The Face-Off

    The quarrel started properly in the locker room with Omashola blaming Mike for starting the whole issue. He kept yelling but Mike told him to face him like a man. Mike wasn’t done yet as he compared Omashola to a 15-year-old girl on heat.

    As if remembering that this was a week of happiness, Omashola calmed down and reminded himself that happiness should reign. Well, we guess having a movie treat together does not guarantee a happily ever after.

  • Full list of winners at the 2019 Emmy Awards

    It was a night of surprise at the 71st Emmy awards with Game of Thrones taking home the prize for best drama and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag sweeping most of the comedy awards.

    Below is the list of nominees and winner from each categories:

    Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

    Alan Arkin, “The Kominsky Method”

    Anthony Carrigan, “Barry”

    Tony Hale, “Veep”

    Stephen Root, “Barry”

    Tony Shalhoub, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” *WINNER

    Henry Winkler, “Barry”

    Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

    Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” *WINNER

    Anna Chlumsky, “Veep”

    Sian Clifford, “Fleabag”

    Olivia Colman, “Fleabag ”

    Betty Gilpin, “GLOW”

    Sarah Goldberg, “Barry”

    Marin Hinkle, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

    Kate McKinnon, “Saturday Night Live”

    Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

    Anthony Anderson, “Black-ish”

    Don Cheadle, “Black Monday,”

    Ted Danson, “The Good Place”

    Michael Douglas, “The Kominksy Method”

    Bill Hader, “Barry” *WINNER

    Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”

    Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

    Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”

    Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

    Natasha Lyonne, “Russian Doll”

    Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge, “Fleabag” *WINNER

    Outstanding reality/competition series

    “The Amazing Race”

    “American Ninja Warrior”

    “Nailed It”

    “RuPaul’s Drag Race” *WINNER

    “Top Chef”

    “The Voice”

    Outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie

    Outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie

    Outstanding lead actor in a limited series or TV movie

    Mahershala Ali, “True Detective”

    Benicio del Toro, “Escape at Dannemora”

    Hugh Grant, “A Very English Scandal”

    Jared Harris, “Chernobyl”

    Jharrel Jerome, “When They See Us” *WINNER

    Sam Rockwell, “Fosse/Verdon”

    Outstanding lead actress in a limited series or TV movie

    Amy Adams, “Sharp Objects”

    Patricia Arquette, “Escape at Dannemora”

    Aunjanue Ellis, “When They See Us”

    Joey King, “The Act”

    Niecy Nash, “When They See Us”

    Michelle Williams, “Fosse/Verdon” *WINNER

    Outstanding limited Series

    “Chernobyl” *WINNER

    “Escape at Dannemora”

    “Fosse/Verdon”

    ‘Sharp Objects”

    “When They See Us”

    Read Also: How Toyin Abraham, Lizzy Anjorin fell apart

    Outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or a movie

    Patricia Arquette, “The Act” *WINNER

    Margaret Qualley, “Fosse/Verdon”

    Patricia Clarkson, “Sharp Objects”

    Marsha Stephanie Blake, “When They See Us”

    Vera Farmiga, “When They See Us”

    Emily Watson, “Chernobyl”

    Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

    Ben Whishaw, “A Very English Scandal” *WINNER

    Asante Blackk, “When They See Us”

    Paul Dano, “Escape at Dannemora”

    John Leguizamo, “When They See Us”

    Stellan Skarsgård, “Chernobyl”

    Michael K. Williams, “When They See Us”

    TV Movie

    “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” *WINNER

    “Brexit”

    “Deadwood: The Movie”

    “King Lear”

    “My Dinner With Hervé”

    Outstanding variety sketch series

    “At Home with Amy Sedaris”

    “Documentary Now!”

    “Drunk History”

    “I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman”

    “Saturday Night Live” *WINNER

    “Who Is America?”

    Outstanding variety talk series

    “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”

    “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”

    “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

    “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” *WINNER

    “The Late Late Show with James Corden”

    “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

    Outstanding supporting actor in a drama

    Alfie Allen, “Game of Thrones”

    Jonathan Banks, “Better Call Saul”

    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, “Game of Thrones”

    Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones” *WINNER

    Giancarlo Esposito, “Better Call Saul”

    Michael Kelly, “House of Cards”

    Chris Sullivan, “This Is Us”

    Outstanding supporting actress in a drama

    Gwendoline Christie, “Game of Thrones”

    Julia Garner, “Ozark” *WINNER

    Lena Heady, “Game of Thrones”

    Fiona Shaw, “Killing Eve”

    Sophie Turner, “Game of Thrones”

    Maisie Williams, “Game of Thrones”

    Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

    Jason Bateman, “Ozark”

    Sterling K. Brown, “This is Us”

    Kit Harrington, “Game of Thrones”

    Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”

    Billy Porter, “Pose” *WINNER

    Milo Ventimiglia, “This Is Us”

    Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

    Emilia Clarke, “Game of Thrones”

    Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve” *WINNER

    Viola Davis, “How to Get Away With Murder”

    Laura Linney, “Ozark”

    Mandy Moore, “This Is Us”

    Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve”

    Robin Wright, “House of Cards”

    Outstanding comedy series

    “Veep”

    “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

    “Barry”

    “The Good Place”

    “Fleabag” *WINNER

    “Russian Doll”

    “Schitt’s Creek”

    Outstanding drama series

    “Better Call Saul”

    “Bodyguard”

    “Game of Thrones” *WINNER

    “Killing Eve”

    “Ozark”

    “Pose”

    “Succession”

    “This Is Us”