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Musawa urges integration of art, culture into public-sector excellence
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has called for the integration of art and culture into Nigeria’s public-sector development, describing them as essential to national unity, economic growth and sustainable governance. She made the call on Thursday while addressing trainees at the 4th Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) held at the National Institute for Legislative…
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Lagos Film Board reaffirms world-class vision at 5th Stakeholders’ Conference
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has hosted its fifth Stakeholders’ Conference, reiterating its commitment to transforming the agency into a world-class regulator and enabler of the creative sector. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to empowering the…
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Grammy winner Tems shares what she would have done without music
By Tosin Brown – Grammy-winning musician Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that she would have become a Mathematics teacher or an accountant if music had not worked out for her. The Nigerian singer and songwriter made the revelation during a chat with fans on X. During the interaction, she said she would have pursued a career as…
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DJ Chicken to face charges for reckless driving
Following public outcry against his continued driving, the Ogun State Ministry of Justice has announced that it is accelerating the prosecution of social media personality Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken for reckless driving. DJ Chicken, on November 1, 2025, while driving, collided his automobile with two motorcycles in Sagamu, Ogun State, resulting in severe injuries to a rider…
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Three arrested over attack on Fuji star Obesere at Okitipupa
–LG Chair seek audience with musicians’ team By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area in Ondo State, Andrew Ogunsakin, has initiated moves to engage the management team of Fuji star Abbas Akande Obesere following the disturbance that occurred during the artiste’s appearance at the Government Field in Okitipupa. WESTERN POST had yesterday reported that Ogunsakin condemned…
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Okitipupa Council chair condemns mistreatment of Fuji star Obesere
-Vows action By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Andrew Ogunsakin, has condemned the alleged harassment of Fuji icon Abbas Akande Obesere and members of his team at the Government Field in Okitipupa. Ogunsakin, in a statement obtained by WESTERN POST on Saturday, described the development as disappointing and said it did not…
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Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo speaks out on violence, insecurity
By Tosin Brown – Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, aka RMD, has expressed a heavy heart over the abductions, killings, and insecurity in some parts of Nigeria. The film star made this known in a recent social media post, lending his voice to the ongoing national issues in the country. “My heart is heavy this morning, as it has…
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Social media stars VDM, Mr Jollof create ugly scene aboard airplane
By Tosin Brown – Social media sensation Verydarkman (VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, were caught exchanging blows aboard a local flight—United Nigerian Airline—while in Nigerian airspace. Dr Paul Ezikel broke the news on Facebook after posting a video of the incident on his page on Monday, November 17, 2025. According to the post, the duo boarded the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Obasanjo, Saraki, Wike, Hamzat gather for Fayose’s 65th birthday gig in Lagos
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat were among the dignitaries and politicians who gathered at the 10 Degrees Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos, yesterday to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of former Governor Ayodele Fayose. Fayose, in the company…
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NFVCB celebrates Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot, other Nollywood stars at 50, 60
By Tosin Brown – The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced plans to celebrate Nollywood greats Rita Dominic and Desmond Elliot, alongside others who will turn 50 and 60 in 2025. According to the NFVCB, this will be part of the 2025 edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulatory Conference, which will feature a special…
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