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Autistic artist solicits support for persons with special needs

 Multi-talented  autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has called for the creation of support  fund  to ensure  inclusive education, therapy, creative empowerment and awareness programmes for persons with special needs. He made the  call during a world news conference to mark the 2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month on Tuesday in Abuja. He

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Alleged fraud: Osupa prevents re-arrest of Portable in Ilorin

Nigeria fuji icon, Saheed Akorede popularly known as Osupa, on Tuesday prevented the re-arrest of Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable after another petition surfaced against him. Legendary Fuji musician discontinued his case against Portable on Tuesday following an appeal by prominent Nigerians to settle the matter out of court. In a new development, Mr

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Jennifer Awele Honors Late Husband Junior Pope on One-Year Remembrance of His Tragic Death

In a heartfelt tribute shared on her Instagram handle, Jennifer Awele, the widow of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, commemorated the one-year anniversary of her husband’s untimely passing. The emotional post, made on Thursday, reflected on the profound challenges faced by Awele and her family in the year since the tragedy. Describing the past twelve

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Stakeholders want stronger IP awareness to protect creative industry

Legal experts and stakeholders advocate for increased Intellectual Property (IP) awareness to prevent copyright infringements, ensuring Nigerian creatives receive due recognition and rewards for their work. The stakeholders made the call at a one-day capacity building programme on IP Rights Management for creative industry administrators on Tuesday in Abuja. The training, organised by the Federal

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Nigerian-German movie producer seeks FG’s investment in Nollywood 

Nigerian-German film director and producer, Dagogo Diminas, has highlighted the need for Federal Government investment in the Nollywood industry. Diminas said this  during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. He noted that state funding would allow filmmakers to experiment and innovate without financial pressure. “Filmmaking is serious business.

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Slave Warrior film project to empower Nigerians — Producer 

Mr Onu Justice, a Nollywood producer and screenwriter, has unveiled Slave Warrior, a new film series expected to generate over 3,000 jobs in entertainment sectors. The project will provide work for actors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, costume designers, editors, and other creative professionals across Nigeria’s film industry. Justice disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Miss FCT, Queen Sarah Okli crowned Face of Tourism

 Miss FCT, Queen Sarah  Okli, has emerged winner of the 2025 Face of Tourism beauty pageant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okli edged out 10 other contestants to clinched the highly coveted crown at the grand finale of the competition on Saturday in Abuja. The event, which held on Saturday night at

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Artists seek to turn sound into emotional medicine

A group of Lagos-based artists is using experimental sound to address what they call the normalisation of challenges in Nigeria. The Lagos Sound Artists Collective (LSAC) held a performance, Echoes and Balance, at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos on Sunday. The event aimed to offer a communal space for

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Lagos gyms turning to hook up spots, visitors say

The fitness culture has taken Nigeria by storm, and while fitness centres provide a space for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, concerns are, however, being raised about these centres becoming hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, some gym-goers said that

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Jemima Osunde Criticizes Industry Pressure on Actors to be Social Media Content Creators

Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde has expressed her strong disapproval of the growing trend within the film industry that pressures actors to become active social media content creators as a prerequisite for securing roles. In a candid video posted on her social media platforms, Osunde articulated her frustrations regarding this shift, emphasizing that acting should prioritize

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