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Anthony Mackie’s $150M Epic Desert Warrior to Premiere at Zurich Film Festival Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited Hollywood-style blockbuster Desert Warrior, starring Anthony Mackie, is finally set to have its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival on September 28. Directed by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), the $150 million period action film also features Ben Kingsley and Aiysha Hart. The epic was shot in 2021 against the backdrop of the Saudi desert near the futuristic city of NEOM, but its release has been delayed by reshoots, recuts, and production disputes. Set in pre-Islamic 7th century Arabia, the film tells the story of Emperor Kisra (Kingsley), a ruthless ruler, and Princess Hind (Hart), who escapes his grip and joins forces with a mysterious bandit (Mackie). Together, they rally rival tribes to challenge Kisra’s massive army. Desert Warrior is produced by MBC Studios, alongside Jeremy Bolt (Resident Evil) and AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford. Backed by the Saudi Film Commission and the country’s Quality of Life program, the film reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing ambition to create world-class cinema for global audiences. The film’s Zurich premiere will be attended by its international cast and crew. AGC International is handling worldwide sales. 📌 Source: Variety #DesertWarrior #AnthonyMackie #ZurichFilmFestival #SaudiCinema

FG Sets TRCN Certification As Mandatory Condition For Schools Hosting Public Exams The Federal Government has announced that, beginning in 2027, only secondary schools with teachers certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) will be allowed to host public examinations such as WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB, and NBIAS. The directive was contained in a memo issued by Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, to the TRCN registrar. Alausa said the policy is aimed at strengthening professionalism in the teaching profession and improving the quality of education across the country. Starting in March 2027 (WASSCE), May 2027 (NABTEB), June 2027 (NECO), and June 2027 (SAISSCE), any school whose teachers are not duly registered and licensed with TRCN will be disqualified from serving as an examination centre. The minister also directed state governments to ensure compliance among teachers in both public and private schools. Monitoring will be phased: schools must achieve at least 75% compliance by 2026 and 100% by 2027. To ease compliance, teachers without an education degree but with at least 12 months of classroom teaching experience are encouraged to enroll in the National Teachers Institute (NTI), which offers a short professional certification programme lasting three to six months, making them eligible for TRCN registration. Alausa stressed the importance of sensitising all stakeholders to avoid disruptions in the accreditation process for public examinations. 📌 Source: TheCable #Education #Nigeria #TRCN #Exams

Nigerian Police Threaten Journalists In Kano, Detain Reporter Over Facebook Post The Kano State Police Command has come under heavy criticism after detaining and threatening Abdulaziz Aliyu, a journalist with Waraka TV, over a Facebook post, while also attempting to discredit the Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) for condemning the harassment. Aliyu said he was lured to the police station under false pretences. “A police officer who identified himself as CSP Sabo called me, claiming I was linked to a stolen phone investigation. But when I got there, it turned out to be about a Facebook publication I made,” Aliyu explained. He was reportedly detained for more than two hours at the Court Road Area Command in Gyadi-Gyadi on September 9, 2025, before being released on bail around 10pm with instructions to return the next day. The post in question was linked to a Hausa historical programme aired on Karama Radio about Sarkin Zazzau Malam Jafaru Ɗan Isiyaku, ruler of Zazzau from 1937 to 1959, which was also shared on Waraka Online TV. Following the incident, ASKOJ condemned the growing harassment of journalists, warning that press freedom was under siege. “The increasing cases of police invitations and detentions of journalists across the country are deeply worrying and must be condemned. Journalism is constitutionally recognized, yet some individuals intoxicated by power see it as a threat and use state resources to intimidate and harass journalists,” ASKOJ chairman Yakubu Salisu stated. However, the Kano Police Command denied detaining Aliyu, insisting he was only “invited” following a written complaint. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa further accused Salisu of misinformation and threatened legal action, adding that neither Aliyu nor Salisu were registered members of the NUJ. Despite the denial, journalists and rights activists in Kano view the police response as a threat and attempt to silence the press. 📌 Source: SaharaReporters #PressFreedom #Kano #NigeriaPolice

Two Air Peace Pilots Test Positive For Alcohol, Cannabis After Port Harcourt Landing Mishap The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a runway excursion at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. A preliminary accident report, signed by NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, revealed that the Boeing 737 aircraft, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 passengers on board, veered off Runway 21 after landing from an unstabilised approach. The aircraft touched down 2,264 metres beyond the runway threshold and came to a stop 209 metres into the clearway. Although no injuries or structural damage were recorded, the NSIB has launched a full investigation into the incident due to its serious safety implications. According to the report, toxicological tests revealed that both the Captain and First Officer had recently consumed alcohol. Post-incident screenings returned positive results for Ethyl Glucuronide, a metabolic marker indicating recent alcohol intake. 📌 Source: NSIB Preliminary Report #AirPeace #AviationSafety #NSIB

Libya Police Arrest Five Undocumented Nigerian Migrants Police authorities in Libya have arrested five undocumented Nigerian migrants during routine road security checks in the Bin Jawad area of Sirte. According to a statement released on Thursday by Migrants Rescue Watch, the individuals were intercepted and subsequently handed over to the competent authorities for legal action. “Police during road security checks in Bin Jawad area (Sirte) apprehended five undocumented migrants of Nigerian nationality. The individuals were referred to competent authorities for legal action,” the statement read. Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, frequently face harsh conditions in Libya, often ending up in overcrowded detention facilities while awaiting deportation or further legal proceedings. 📌 Source: SaharaReporters / Migrants Rescue Watch #Libya #Nigeria #MigrationCrisis

Imo Journalist Granted ₦2m Bail After 30 Days in Custody Over Alleged Defamation of Governor’s Aide Ejike Ogbonna, publisher of First Citizen Newspaper, has been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court in Owerri after spending 30 days in detention at the Tiger Base Police Unit. Ogbonna, who faces allegations of cybercrime against a government official, was granted bail in the sum of ₦2 million. The court also directed him to provide a surety with proof of landed property ownership within its jurisdiction and obtain the endorsement of a traditional ruler for the bail bond. Presiding Magistrate C. J. Uzoechi ruled that the case is bailable and adjourned the matter to October 3, 2025, for hearing. The journalist, who appeared in court in handcuffs, is facing a four-count charge of alleged cyberbullying, including claims of defaming the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Compliance, Chinasa Nwaneri, through a voice note circulated on social media. His detention and trial have triggered outrage among journalists in Imo State, who described the development as an attack on press freedom. They also urged the state’s police commissioner to restrain officers from being used by government officials to intimidate citizens. 📌 Source: SaharaReporters #ImoState #PressFreedom #BreakingNews

Fresh Crisis Rocks Nigerian Gymnastics Federation Amid Alleged Nepotism, Election Irregularities

Delta Governor Oborevwori Imposes Dress Code On Civil Servants, Bans Braided Hair, Artificial Nails, Others

Pastor Jerry Eze Emerges as Nigeria’s Highest-Paid YouTuber for Second Consecutive Year

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A man who killed a 94 yr old great grandfather in a vicious burglary has been jailed for life. Paul Topham,45 beat Harold Monk at his home in Wolverhampton Topham was convicted of murder and jailed for a minimum term 33 years in prison.

While many African nations are cutting ties or reducing dependence on France, why is Nigeria under President Tinubu seeking to deepen cooperation with Emmanuel Macron?” #Nigeria #France #Tinubu #Macron #Africa

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