Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

The Nigerian film industry continues to evolve, stepping confidently into genres that were once rare in African cinema. One of the most dynamic areas of growth is the heist genre, a field defined by suspense, strategy, betrayal, and high-stakes action. Modern Nollywood filmmakers are embracing the global appetite for crime and thriller narratives, delivering stories that are bold, clever, and cinematically ambitious. Across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming platforms, viewers now have access to an impressive collection of Nigerian titles exploring crime, greed, survival, and daring schemes. Read Also: Fast-rising stars to watch in Nollywood’s new era These films…

Nigeria’s security landscape has, over the decades, witnessed the loss of several high-ranking military officers to terrorism, targeted killings, and politically motivated assassinations.  From the era of military coups to the ongoing fight against insurgency, these incidents reveal the immense risks carried by senior commanders and the profound implications for national security.  This article provides a detailed examination of notable Nigerian generals and senior officers who were killed either by terrorist groups or through coordinated assassinations. Read Also: Atiku urges Tinubu to resign over escalating insecurity Brigadier General Musa Uba – 2025 (Claimed by ISWAP) In November 2025, the Islamic State…

Veteran actress Morenike Alausa Sulaimon, widely known as Mama Ereko, shared a heartfelt story about Fuji star Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and his unexpected sacrifice to support her movie project. She revealed the story in a recent interview, describing it as one of the most memorable moments of her long career in Nollywood. Mama Ereko explained that she was already on set when she learnt that Pasuma, who was scheduled to appear in 22 different scenes, was actually in Germany at the time of the shoot. She said the information shocked her because she had expected him in Nigeria for the…

Nigerian singer and pastor, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has called for balance and fairness in discussions surrounding church teachings on wealth, cautioning Nigerians against making sweeping generalisations about the Christian community. Speaking during a recent public discussion, the music executive noted that conversations around the controversial “prosperity gospel” have become polarised, with many people assuming that the excesses of a few religious leaders represent the entire church. Read Also: Skales credits ex-label boss Banky W for sponsoring his education “I don’t think it’s fair to make general statements that because I have seen evidence of this here, it…

Makinwa

AI

Famous Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, joining other public figures in condemning the recent violent attacks in Kwara and Kebbi states. New Daily Prime reports that at least three people were confirmed dead and several worshippers abducted on Tuesday evening when suspected terrorists stormed a church programme at Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred just hours after 25 schoolgirls of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, were kidnapped on Monday, November 17, 2025. Read Also: Omah Lay: Prayers alone won’t save Nigeria…

Regina

M.I

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