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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 a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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