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Nigeria returns to the Cannes Film Festival

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2025

● “Screen Nigeria” will coordinate the international promotion of the Nigerian audiovisual industry● Incentives and audiovisual policy reforms are soon to be announced● Minister reiterates Ministry’s commitment to promoting a thriving audiovisual ecosystem Minister of Art, Culture,

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2face’s mother to Edo lawmaker: My son not in his right senses

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2025

Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has called on Nigerians to urge the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Natasha Osawaru, to leave the musician. Rose said this in a viral video on Thursday evening. She stated that 2Baba is presently not in his […]

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World Radio Day: Governor Ododo celebrates contributions of radio to democracy, assures of inclusive governance

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. Governor Ododo also used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion in governance and leaving no voices unheard in the governance of the […]

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Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Trump inauguration breakfast

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2025

Renowned gospel minister, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, has received an exclusive invitation to minister at the prestigious Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for United States President-elect Donald Trump. Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey is one of a number of Christian leaders that have been invited for the prayer breakfast to herald the inagurtion of President Donald

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Indecent Dressing: Kano Censorship Board suspends actress

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2025

Kano State Censorship Board has suspended a popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, from appearing in all films for one year. The decision followed series of complaints from the public and concerned citizens in Kano over her revealing dresses and provocative videos. A statement issued by the Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi […]

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Nigeria to Boost Tourism and Cultural Sectors- Musawa

Daily Dispatch December 22, 2024

Nigerian government has expressed its plan to take a leaf from China’s success in cultural branding and creative industries to boost the nation’s tourism and cultural sectors. The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, stated this on Sunday while speaking at the New Year gala celebrating China-Nigeria friendship, hosted by the […]