ENTERTAINMENT

Ogun Government Mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, Hails His Legacy of Excellence

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His death is a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the entire nation. He was not merely an accomplished actor; he was a

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Nigeria’s creative economy cannot run on talent alone, stakeholders declare at QEDNG Summit

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

Nigeria’s creative economy cannot achieve its full potential on talent alone and requires stronger structures, access to finance, skills development and better protection of intellectual property, stakeholders at the second QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit have said. The summit, organised by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG, was held on Tuesday

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Creative Industry Can Become Nigeria’s ‘Next Oil’ – Lai Mohammed

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has identified Nigeria’s creative industry as a major alternative to crude oil, saying the sector could generate millions of jobs and significantly accelerate economic growth. Mohammed made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting involving the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),

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Gbenga Adeyinka to host QEDNG Summit as Kiekie joins speakers

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2026

Ace comedian and compere Gbenga Adeyinka will host the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, while actress and content creator Kiekie has joined the growing list of speakers for the event. The announcement was made on Monday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG. Dr Olamide Okulaja, technical adviser to the Lagos State

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Joke Silva, Audu Maikori, Steve Babaeko to speak at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2026

Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight accomplished professionals confirmed as panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also billed to speak at the summit are technology and finance content creator Fisayo Fosudo, talent manager and music

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Tinubu Celebrates Literary Icon Femi Osofisan on 80th Birthday

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to renowned playwright, scholar and author, Professor Femi Osofisan, as the literary icon marks his 80th birthday on June 16. In a congratulatory message, the President described Osofisan as one of the exceptionally gifted individuals who have enriched society through the full expression of their talents and […]