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‘Create your own path’ — Akindele replies Afolayan over film promotion culture
Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded sharply to comments by fellow director Kunle Afolayan on the growing pressures of promoting films for theatrical release, urging individual brilliance. Afolayan, speaking at the Lagos Business of Film Summit, criticised what he described as an exhausting and unsustainable promotional culture that now dominates the industry. He said the constant demand for skits, costume…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after state visit to Türkiye
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Western Post learnt that the President arrived in Abuja at about 8:55 p.m. on Saturday after departing Türkiye. Earlier, the State House had announced in a statement published on its official website on Monday that President Tinubu…
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Osun: ALGON, APC commend High Court for quashing charges against UBA officials
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has commended the State High Court for granting an order quashing the criminal charges filed against United Bank for Africa (UBA) and three of its staff.The order was granted on Friday by the Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, presided over by Justice Matthias…
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Chelsea stage comeback to edge West Ham 3-2 in London derby
Chelsea secured a sensational 3-2 victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Blues found themselves trailing after first-half strikes from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville left the home crowd frustrated. Despite the boos at half-time, Chelsea responded with renewed intensity in the second half. Joao Pedro opened the…
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Arsenal beat Leeds 4-0 to remain top of Premier League table
Arsenal restored momentum in their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years with a commanding 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. The win extends Mikel Arteta’s side’s lead to seven points over Manchester City and Aston Villa, both of whom are in action on Sunday, keeping the Gunners firmly on course for the…
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Why I’ve stepped back from cinema releases — Afolayan
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has explained why he has reduced the number of films he releases in cinemas, blaming the intense and exhausting promotional culture that now surrounds theatrical projects. Speaking at the Lagos Business of Film Summit, the award-winning director said the current expectation that filmmakers must constantly produce skits and social media content to market films is unsustainable…
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Tinubu pledges stronger ties with Taraba as Governor Kefas joins APC
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has pledged a stronger development partnership with Taraba State following the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the president at a grand reception held in Jalingo on Saturday to formally receive the governor into the ruling party, said Taraba is strategic to…
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VP Shettima meets Taraba traditional rulers, calls for unity, peace
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Taraba State Traditional Council in Jalingo, where he urged traditional rulers to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration and to promote peace and tolerance across the state. Speaking during the visit, Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration remains firmly committed to the stability and…
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Israel eyes regime change in Iran – and is counting on Trump to make it happen
Iranian officials have warned of an “immediate and unprecedented” response to any US attack Amid the din of global speculation over US military build-up in the Middle East, Israel’s leaders have remained unusually silent. Aside from some remarks in support of Iran’s anti-government protests this month, Israel’s prime minister has had little to say publicly about his superpower ally taking…
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APM questions value of Oke-Fia Bridge project in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has raised concerns over the necessity and value-for-money of the Oke-Fia Bridge project, noting its continued closure more than four months after completion. In a statement issued on Saturday by its governorship candidate, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, the party observed that the shutdown of the N10.7…
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