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Premium tequila brand, Don Julio, took centre stage at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards as the headline sponsor, using the platform to celebrate excellence, creativity and craftsmanship in African film and television. Held in Lagos, the AMVCA brought together some of the continent’s biggest stars, filmmakers and entertainment personalities, with Don Julio introducing “The Don’s Table,” a symbolic experience designed to honour individuals whose dedication and years of commitment have shaped their careers. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the initiative, which was inspired by the legacy of Don Julio González, celebrated professionals…

Recently returned from a visit to the devastated enclave, Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told reporters in Geneva, “Nothing prepares you for Gaza.”“I thought going in the second time would make things easier. But it just doesn’t,” she said.Dr. Van de Weerdt underscored that since the October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, at least 880 people have been killed in the Strip and more than 2,600 injured.“There is perhaps less fire, but the violence continues,” she said. “We hear bombs nearby. There is gunfire every day.”Half of hospitals…

The history of Nigerian football pre- and post-colonial is very well documented. In the colonial era, our affiliation was with the English FA, and their records and archives are intact. The Nigerian takeover of football post-colonial era was via the Nigerian Olympic movement led by Sir Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, supported by Israel Adebajo. They financed the process and got the English FA to back Nigeria’s application for FIFA affiliation as a requirement for Nigeria’s planned Football participation in the 1960 Rome Olympics. The FIFA Affiliation Application went in through CAF in 1959 and was ratified in the FIFA Congress in…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has wrapped up its two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop, convening regulators, operators, civil society, and industry players to do what should have happened years ago: formally retire the National Telecommunications Policy of 2000 and begin constructing the architecture that will govern Africa’s largest digital economy for the next generation. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s executive vice chairman/CEO, framed the challenge with unusual candor. The communications sector, he argued, has fundamentally transformed from a standalone industry vertical into the connective tissue of the entire economy, and Nigeria’s regulatory architecture has yet to fully reflect that shift. “The sector…

Major news stories Saturday morning include a report that Oyo kidnappers have opened talks with the state government, insisting on speaking only with the governor. This comes as the political gamble by ex-ministers Adebayo Adelabu and Yusuf Alkali backfired after their APC primary bids faltered. Also in the headlines, US President Donald Trump has directed green card applicants, including Nigerians, to return to their home countries to apply. Below are the top headlines dominating Nigeria this morning: Oyo schools kidnap: Terrorists open talks, give condition Suspected terrorists who abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Oyo State have initiated…

Investing can feel overwhelming for beginners, especially with so much market noise and financial information available. Learning how to use basic data can help new investors compare assets, understand risk and make decisions with greater clarity. Investing can feel confusing for beginners, especially when markets move quickly and financial terms seem difficult to understand. There is always a new headline, a trending stock, a popular sector or someone online claiming to know the next big opportunity. For new investors, this can make it hard to separate useful information from market noise. This is where financial data can make the investment…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for Saturday. The appeal comes amid lingering tensions within the Benue APC following contentious governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives primaries that exposed deep divisions between camps loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the SGF. In a statement issued on Friday by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Mr Akume urged party members to place the collective interest of the APC above personal ambitions…

The decapitated body of a female nursing student has been discovered in her hostel room in Umulogho, a community within the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The victim was reportedly killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Nigeria’s South-east region. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the victim, Wendy Achumba, was found beheaded in her hostel room on Thursday evening. Ms Achumba, who hailed from Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing in Umuadara village in the Umulogho Community of Obowo council area of Imo State. Sources from the community told this newspaper that neighbours forced her door open…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 22, 2026 20:28 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Cucurella won’t leave Chelsea Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has a clear transfer stance on defender Marc Cucurella amid interest from Manchester City. Man City are expected to confirm Enzo Maresca as their new manager and it has been claimed that he could target players from his former club Chelsea.Cucurella is one of the top names on his radar, but Alonso is quite clear that he won’t entertain the prospect of parting ways with the Spaniard.He is considered a key part of…

Lagos is set for a colourful Children’s Day celebration as media personality and children-focused event host, Temitope Chikezie, popularly known as Queen Temi-T, prepares to host a new edition of her annual family experience tagged “The Hero Within with Queen Temi-T.” Scheduled for May 26, 2026, at the UNILAG Senior Staff Club, Lagos, the premium event is organised by Queen Pride Entertainment and Media Limited, in partnership with participating schools, and is expected to attract hundreds of children, parents, and guests for a day of entertainment, learning and inspiration. The programme will feature music, comedy, spoken word, games, motivational sessions,…