WASHINGTON — MPAA chairman Charles Rivkin defended the way that the voluntary movie ratings system informs parents about smoking in movies, as a group of senators called for the industry to take greater action to limit tobacco use on screen.

With the landslide victory achieved by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state during the recent local government elections, there are high chances that the ruling party will claim more councils. PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) said many areas in the state were claimed by the APC at the polls. The announcement was made by OGSIEC's chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, on Sunday, July 25, The Nation reports.

- An Islamic cleric has advised Muslims in the country to desist from paying ransom to kidnappers - The cleric who is also the deputy chief Imam of the National Mosque, says paying ransom to criminals is not permitted in Islam - The cleric, Professor Ibrahim Maqari, is one of the well respected Islamic scholars in Nigeria PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! An Islamic cleric and deputy chief Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Professor Ibrahim Maqari has said that Islam does not permit Muslims to pay money as ransom to enemies they are at war with.

Popular Igbo Gospel Artiste, Evangelist Osinachi Nwachukwu is dead, Naija News reports. The Gospel singer who shot to limelight after the release of “Ekwueme” reportedly passed on this evening in an Abuja hospital. According to report, the married mother of four died of throat cancer. Osinachi Nwachukwu, a composer, servant of God and producer of Christian worship music, was also popular for hit song ‘Nara Ekele’ in which she was featured by Dunamis founder, Pastor Paul Enenche.

Gist2 months ago Boko Haram Terrorists Kidnap Borno High Court Judge, Wife, Driver Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly captured a Borno State High Court Judge, Justice Haruna Mshelia, along with his spouse, driver, and assistant, in a recent attack.... ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r63Io5innaeoe6S7zGirqKiZmHyju8qoZKGZopa6cA%3D%3D