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‘Amazon of America’: film paints vision of a post-coup Brazil giving up rainforest
Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoples The year is 2025 and far-right coup plotters have annihilated Brazil’s democracy, assassinating the president, closing the national congress and surrendering the Amazon rainforest and its untold riches to the United States. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Amazon of America,” a thick-accented North American soldier tells a group of journalists being taken on a propaganda tour of an oil refinery in the newly annexed jungle realm. Nearby, a replica of the Statue of Liberty has been carved out of the wilderness to celebrate Washington’s tutelage over more than half of Brazil. Continue reading...

Nigeria’s HIV cases decline in four months
From January to April 2026, Nigeria recorded a decline in reported HIV cases amid growing demand for Lenacapavir, the newly introduced twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, across several states. The government has targeted eight states for the initial implementation of the programme, with increasing demand from Nigerians, as the anti-HIV injection is administered once every six […] Nigeria’s HIV cases decline in four months
2007: Mabinuori seeks election into Lagos Assembly
At age 30, he became LASIEC Commissioner and served an eventful two-term tenue that contributed to strengthening of democratic process in the state.

Wike, Turaki factions should allow PDP breathe – Magaji Mato
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Magaji Mato, has asked the Taminu Turaki and Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to allow the party to breathe. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Mato said that the Supreme Court ruling was a win-win for both PDP factions. He stated that the Supreme Court judgment […] Wike, Turaki factions should allow PDP breathe – Magaji Mato
Bovi’s Recreation Of My Fight With Funke Akindele Was Funny – Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reacted to popular comedian Bovi recreating her viral fight with colleague Funke Akindele at the 2026 AMVCA awards. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. Finding humour in the joke, the moviestar admitted that she knew Bovi and his co-host would recreate [...] Source from InfoStride News

BUK announces fresh window for NELFUND applications
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced a fresh window for students to apply for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was made known in a special bulletin issued on Saturday in Kano and signed on behalf of the Registrar by the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba. […] BUK announces fresh window for NELFUND applications

Oluwole Omofemi: Trailing history, royalty, continuity with portraiture
…As Prince Willam’s portrait graces Tatler’s cover Since his debut in the Nigerian visual art scene in 2012, Oluwole Omofemi, read more Oluwole Omofemi: Trailing history, royalty, continuity with portraiture

Edgar Eriakha: From Theatre Arts, broadcaster, to creative personality
When he graduated from the Theatre Arts department of University of Lagos, Edgar Eriakha was open to career opportunities. His read more Edgar Eriakha: From Theatre Arts, broadcaster, to creative personality

Stamp, seal policy valid despite court judgment, NBA insists
The Nigerian Bar Association clarifies that the NBA Stamp and Seal policy is still valid, citing a binding Supreme Court judgment that supersedes lower cou Read More: https://punchng.com/stamp-seal-policy-valid-despite-court-judgment-nba-insists/

FestMobile to provide personalised plans for market penetration – Isibor
John Isibor, the general manager (Sales), FestMobile, says the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) will provide personalised plans that adapt read more FestMobile to provide personalised plans for market penetration – Isibor

Resourcery, Mart Network unveil path to energy efficiency, seamless connectivity
As the cost of energy continues to rise on the back of ongoing Middle-East crisis, Resourcery and Mart Network Nigeria read more Resourcery, Mart Network unveil path to energy efficiency, seamless connectivity
