Nigeria, Dec. 8 -- Rita Daniels, mother of actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels, has lost her bid for the presidency of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).

She was defeated by Abubakar Yakubu, the guild's National Secretary, in an election conducted during the association's annual general meeting held in Benin, Edo State, on Saturday.

Mr Yakubu, a veteran actor and seasoned administrator, succeeds Emeka Rollas as President.

He secured 116 votes to edge out Rita, who polled 113 votes, while three ballots were declared void.

His victory makes him the first Northerner to lead the AGN since its establishment.

Mr Yakubu previously served as the guild's National Vice President from 1994 to 1995, National Treasurer from 2000 to 2001, Public ...