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Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Nigerian digital content creator Mutari Hamidu, popularly known as MK Tecnic, says he cannot determine the number of people whose lives have been positively influenced by his videos but believes the feedback from viewers reflects the impact of his work. Mr Hamidu said his approach to content creation has evolved, with greater…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the payment of N25 million to support the medical treatment of veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu. The payment was made on Wednesday to the hospital where the actress is receiving care, according to the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has called on the Federal Government to apply the principle of reciprocity in its dealings with South Africa following reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were allegedly denied entry visas. In a statement shared on Thursday on Facebook, the senator urged the Nigeria…
Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) returns to Lagos from November 17 to 22 for its fifth anniversary edition, marking five years of building one of Africa’s leading creative economy platforms under the theme, “Five Years of Closing the Gap.” This year’s Music programme will place a renewed focus on strengthening Africa’s music ecosystem by connecting artists,…
Omotayo “Iyan Aladuke” Sanusi, the former wife of actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, has denied claims that actress Toyin Abraham played a role in the collapse of their marriage, describing the allegations as false and misleading. Ms Sanusi issued the clarification in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday after a video by…
Days after his wedding dominated conversations on social media, self-proclaimed financial expert Emmanuel “Geh Geh” Obruste has said he has no issue with relationships but opposes women who enter them as a way out of poverty. He made the remarks in an interview on the “Before Tomorrow Comes (BTC) podcast” on Wednesday, where he maintained…
Nigerian singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo Psquare, has apologised over his comments questioning the value of Nigerian languages, while accusing his twin brother, Paul, known as Rudeboy, of consistently trying to pull him down. Mr P came under fire on social media after he posted on his X…
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a comprehensive ban on several social customs and activities, citing their conflict with Islamic principles and accepted moral values. The directive, which takes immediate effect, prohibits the exchange of elaborate wedding gifts, the use of DJs, and mixed-gender entertainment gatherings statewide. The Commander of the Hisbah Board, Usman…
Former Ekiti Central senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has said intensified operations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against suspected internet fraudsters have triggered a mass exodus of young cybercrime suspects from Ekiti State, leaving hotels, lounges, apartments and other businesses in Ado Ekiti struggling with dwindling patronage. Mr Ojudu, in a post shared on…
The Federal Government and the Rivers State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy. The MoU, initiated by the Federal Government, is aimed at strengthening collaboration with sub-national governments to promote the development of Nigeria’s tourism, arts, culture and creative industries. The agreement was signed…
