NewsDeskNg, Author at News Desk Nigeria

Napoli prefer Saudi’s bid for Osimhen

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Top Serie A club, Juventus, have submitted an official bid for Victor Osimhen, just as it is being reported that Napoli will be more open to sell the striker to Saudi Arabia rather than to a local rival, according to ScoreNigeria.com.ng. According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have tendered a bid...

Visit Nigeria, Ghana before judging Africa -Tems

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Grammy-winning singer Tems has encouraged people to look beyond stereotypes and explore the rich cultures of Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. During a brief interview at the Met Gala, Tems urged critics to visit these countries to truly understand the African experience. Tems highlights the continent’s beauty through its creativity, traditions,...

Chioma Chukwuka breaks down in tears after winning Best Lead Actress at AMVCA 2025

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Actress Chioma Chukwuka broke down in tears on Saturday after winning the Best Lead Actress award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in “Seven Doors.” Sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, the actress was visibly overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. While sharing the video, she wrote, “Thank...

Mercy Aigbe appreciates fans, family following 2025 AMVCA win

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has expressed her gratitude after winning Best Supporting Actress at the AMVCA for her role in “Farmer’s Bride.” She credited her win to perseverance, consistency, and hard work, thanking her family, fans, and the film’s team. Aigbe dedicated the award to those who believed in her, even...

Why I broke down in tears after my AMVCA win, by Femi Adebayo

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has revealed why he broke down in tears after winning the Best Lead Actor award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in “Seven Doors.” He attributed his emotional reaction to personal reasons known only to him and Allah while expressing gratitude...

Why Nigeria should ban GMO food immediately, by Experts

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

Two non-governmental organisations, the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) and the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, have called for an immediate ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) food cultivation and importation into the country. Executive Director of Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), Prof. Chris...

Emergency Rule: Administrator Has Ruined Any Good Intention, Must Be Discarded Now, Nigerians Tell Tinubu

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

A civic coalition under the banner of the Citizens’ Action for Democratic Restoration (CADR) has called for the immediate end of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that the federal government’s intervention has derailed constitutional order and deepened unrest in the oil-rich state. The group, led by its National President,...

House of Assembly Crisis: Why CBN, Accountant General Must Stop Monthly Allocations To Benue, Zamfara — Group

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2025May 11, 20250

The Concerned Citizens Network for Democracy (CCND) has given the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly a 72-hour ultimatum to recall all suspended lawmakers or face legal action seeking to halt statutory monthly allocations to the two states. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by Moses Adamu,...

Netflix rejection almost broke me – Ugwu

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2025May 10, 20250

Author and filmmaker Arese Ugwu has opened up on how streaming platform Netflix’s rejection affected her. Despite the massive success of her TV series “The Smart Money Woman” on the platform, Netflix declined her request for sponsorship to produce more seasons on a larger scale. The rejection, Ugwu said, left her devastated...

Fast-rising rapper Walkinggod tips for greatness

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2025May 10, 20250

Wowed by his performance at a recent show, music fans have tipped a Nigeria’s rising music star, Mark Orji popularly known as WVLKNGXD (walkinggod) for greatness in the highly competitive music industry. Walkinggod who trilled audience at a recent musical show tagged, ‘High Voltage Doings’ to a top-level performance at...