Author: Prudence Makoge

Photo Credit: Bashir Ahmad/Instagram President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was confirmed in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Musa is expected to take over from former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who recently resigned on health grounds. The appointment was formally communicated to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In his letter to the Senate, President Tinubu expressed confidence in Musa’s ability to lead the Ministry of Defence and further strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. General Musa, 58, served…

Johannesburg’s title defence got off to a rocky start at the Spar National Netball Championships on Monday, as the three-time champions slipped to defeat in their opening clash against Cape Town at Dr EG Jansen High School in Boksburg, Ekhuruleni, on Monday, 1 December 2025.  After a fiercely contested encounter, the Western Cape outfit pulled away to win 56-53. It was a match of shifting momentum, with Cape Town striking first and securing the lead at the end of every quarter and Johannesburg refusing to let them get away, trailing by just one goal at half-time. But Cape Town stamped…

The fight against content theft intensified on Thursday as MultiChoice Nigeria led stakeholders in a Walk Against Piracy from Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, drawing a powerful mix of Nollywood actors, filmmakers, directors, writers, media personalities, regulators, students, and members of the public. The walk was part of a broader national advocacy campaign aimed at protecting Nigeria’s creative economy from the escalating damage of piracy. Participants marched through the Ikeja axis, distributing flyers, engaging passers-by, and educating the public on the dangers of piracy and its impact on livelihoods. Veteran actor, Saidi Balogun, one of the leading voices at the walk,…

Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Benetton at Ellis Park is “massive” for their playoff ambitions. The Joburg-based franchise begin their European campaign with belief after a landmark Vodacom URC win over the Bulls at Loftus last weekend. Redelinghuys was blunt about the stakes. With only four pool matches determining playoff ranking, there is no room for drift. “You need to end high up in your pool to have a home round-of-16 and quarter-final,” he said. “Benetton here, Newcastle away, Lyon here, Perpignan away, those games decide everything. We want Ellis Park hosting those…

How do you honour your heritage while writing your own love story? In Yoruba culture, Aso Òkè is one ceremonial material that does justice to this. It’s not just fabric, it’s an ode to generations of rich tradition. Captured perfectly by C3 Pictures Gallery, this stunning styled shoot brings that dream to life. Infused with a modern flair, this green Yoruba traditional wedding look is wrapped in timeless elegance and grace. With the agbada embroidered to perfection and the bridal look’s amazing features, this combination intertwines beautifully into a look that tells a story of rich culture, high glamour and sweet…

South Africa produced a statement performance in their final Pool A match, beating Canada 9-1 in Tamil Nadu to record their biggest Junior World Cup victory since a 9-0 triumph over Mexico in 2005. The result gives the African champions an outside chance of finishing as one of the two best second-placed teams, the final pathway into the quarter-finals.With heavy rain pouring down, South Africa knew the equation was simple: win big, or risk slipping into the middle-eight playoff bracket. They started with clear intent and immediately took control of the game. Jaydon Brooker opened his tournament account with a…

The draw for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday, 3 December at 11:00 (SA time). It will be the biggest Rugby World Cup, with 24 teams, compared to 20 in recent editions. Below, a look at how the draw works and which teams are involved. How does the draw work? The 24 teams will be placed in six pools of four, A to F. The top two in each pool, plus the four best third-placed teams, will all reach the last 16 knockout round. For the draw, teams are split into four bands of…

Africa’s Voices of Change Film Festival (AVOCFF) returns this year as a focused platform for films that address children’s rights, disability rights, public health justice, andclimate action. The festival presents an expository and impact‑driven programme that highlights issues affecting communities across Africa through a curated selection of short films, mobile films, documentaries, and feature films. Holding at Silverbird Galleria, VI, Lagos, on the 3rd and 4th of December, the festival continues its mission of amplifying the lived experiences of underrepresented groups acrosst the continent. AVOCFF was created as a space where film and social advocacy intersect, and the 2025 edition…

Ricardo Duarttee says the Blitzboks won’t let disappointment linger as they target a statement performance at this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. The Springbok Sevens swept into the Mother City on Monday morning after a long overnight flight from Dubai, where they finished a frustrating fifth in the opening leg of the 2025-26 series. The team reflection started straight after an opening day in Dubai where the team dropped out of the Cup section. “We regrouped on Sunday already after the disappointment of Saturday,” said Duarttee. “You could see that in our day two results. It hurts that we dropped results…

Photo Credit: Akinola Davies Jr/Instagram Akinola Davies Jr has been named Best Director at the 28th British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) for his debut feature, “My Father’s Shadow.” The Lagos-set family drama, co-written with his brother Wale Davies, had led this year’s nominations with 12 and also serves as the U.K.’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. Supported by the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund, “My Father’s Shadow” is set on 23 June 1993, the day the June 12 election was annulled. The film follows two brothers as they move through Lagos with their…