The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has dismissed social media rumours alleging the death of popular Nollywood actor and Managing Director of the agency, Ali Nuhu.
The speculation began after a Facebook user, Ifeoma Chigbo, posted a misleading video falsely claiming that Nuhu had died in a fatal car accident. The rumour quickly gained traction online, prompting widespread concern among fans and industry stakeholders.
In a statement released by the NFC, the corporation dismissed the claims as baseless and entirely false. It clarified that Ali Nuhu remains alive and continues to serve in his capacity as Managing Director of the NFC.
The statement issued on Monday, August 18th, 2025 by the NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, Brian Etuk, reads:
“The attention of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has been drawn to the purported passing of Dr. Ali Nuhu, its current Managing Director/Chief Executive, being orchestrated within the social media space; and wishes to officially and unambiguously inform the general public that the reports, including videos laced with the pictures of Dr. Ali Nuhu, are not only malicious and injurious but false in their entirety.”
“Dr. Ali Nuhu is alive, well, and discharging the responsibilities of the office of NFC’s Chief Executive, having been appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) on February 12, 2024.”
“NFC wishes to draw the attention of perpetrators of these uncouth and dastardly acts, including their sponsors, to the dire and unmistakable consequences of their actions, no matter the innocuousness of their intent.”
“Meanwhile, appropriate measures have been initiated to arrest this ugly, baleful, and unsatisfactory conduct and trend.”
“NFC appreciates the genuine concerns expressed by the general public, private, and public sector stakeholders as a result of the above.”
