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NFVCB Responds to Controversy Over Upcoming Film Featuring Niqab-Wearing Bank Robbers
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has addressed the backlash over a movie poster showing actresses robbing a bank while wearing niqabs.
The poster sparked outrage among Muslims, leading the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to demand a ban on the film, calling it “satanic.”
In response, the NFVCB clarified that the film is still in production and has not been submitted for classification. The board assured the public that the producers are working to address the concerns raised.
The NFVCB emphasized its commitment to not overlook creative works that abuse or undermine religious, cultural, and ethnic sensibilities.
The NFVCB’s statement reads: “Our check revealed that the movie has not been released, and it has not been submitted to the NFVCB for classification as required by law and our mandate.
We have been able to reach the producers of the film and have taken steps to address the concerns raised.”
The board also reaffirmed its dedication to contributing to the positive transformation of Nigerian society through film classification, balancing freedom of expression with the need to prevent social, cultural, and religious harm.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
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It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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