Press Freedom Under Threat as Mali’s Military Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties Mali’s ruling military junta has enacted a ban on media coverage of political parties, following the suspension of their activities, in a move marking a continued crackdown on dissent in the West African nation. According to reports, since the 2020 coup…
US Moves to End ‘Gun Show Loophole’ The White House is set to close a significant loophole allowing the sale of firearms at gun shows and online without federal background checks, Excel Magazine International has gathered. According to BBC report, approximately 23,000 vendors will be classified as licensed firearms dealers, subjecting their sales to these…
Asake Takes Tattoo to Next Level… See What He Writes on His Neck In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Afrobeats sensation Asake delved into his musical journey, ascent to fame, and the significance of his tattoos. As noted by the outlet, Asake’s decision to adorn his neck with ink coincided with a period of…
BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, 3 Others Drown While Shooting Movie Reports have emerged indicating a devastating incident in Anambra State, where four actors, among them Junior Pope, met their untimely death after plunging into the waters of the Anam River. Excel Magazine International gathered that the group was en route to a movie shoot location when…
Popular Traditional Ruler Dies After Eid-el-Fitr Prayer The traditional ruler of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead. He died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday. The Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, confirmed his death to journalists. He stated that the deceased monarch would be buried by…
Concerns, Questions Arise as CBN Sacks Another 40 Directors The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken further steps in its ongoing restructuring by terminating the employment of 40 staff, primarily from the development finance department (DFD), according to an authoritative report from Daily Trust. Details regarding the affected individuals remain limited due to the…
Imo Hotel Owner in Gaol for Allegedly Torturing Man to Death The Imo State Police Command has apprehended Mr. Ibe Obasi, 38, proprietor of Our Guest Hotel, situated in the Obowo Local Government Area, following allegations of his involvement in the death of Ebuka Udemba, a 25-year-old resident of Umuokpa in the same locality, Excel…
AY and Wife Mabel Confirm Separation After 20 Years of Marriage Popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have officially announced their separation after two decades of marriage. AY confirmed the development via his Instagram account on Sunday, expressing his decision to refrain from sharing personal family matters publicly….
Biden Honors Victims of Rwandan Genocide on 30th Anniversary President Joe Biden had paid tribute to the hundreds of thousands of lives lost and reiterated the United States’ solidarity with Rwanda in their time of remembrance, marking the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. In his poignant statement obtained by Excel Magazine International on Sunday,…
Naira Abuse: Court Convicts Bobrisky The Federal High Court in Lagos had delivered a verdict on Friday, convicting Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, for offenses related to the misuse of the Nigerian currency. Presiding Judge Abimbola Awogboro reached this decision following a thorough examination of the case’s particulars. During his statement to the court,…