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The Federal Executive Council, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) and the Intellectual Property (IP) Monetisation Pilot.  In a memo to the Council, the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, highlighted the ministry’s collaboration with the Ministries of Justice, Finance, Industry, Trade, and Investment, …

This week, Nigerians are embracing a diverse mix of content that keeps the binge-watching spirit alive. Netflix has become a cultural staple in Nigeria. Whether you’re curled up on a rainy evening or trying to avoid your third uninvited gist session of the day, the streaming platform is our go-to escape. From thrilling dramas that keep you guessing to comedies …

Nigerian singer Skales has voiced his concerns about the inability of citizens to rely on the government for assistance, highlighting the growing dependence on individuals like self-proclaimed activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). Taking to social media platform X on December 11, 2024, the singer expressed frustration with the state of governance in Nigeria. Skales wrote,“It’s crazy what is going on in Nigeria …

Veteran Nigerian singer Cobhams Asuquo has reacted to the now-viral clip of Edo State’s governor, Okpebholo struggling to read the figures from the 2025 national budget, and says, “It’s very bad.” The clip has sparked widespread debate online, with many questioning leadership competency in Nigeria. Taking to Instagram on December 11, 2024, Asuquo expressed his dismay and called for introspection from …

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia took to social media to celebrate her daughter Isabel as she turned 16, sharing a heartfelt message filled with love and pride. On December 11, 2023, the mother-of-two took to Instagram and penned a heartwarming note to her daughter. Reflecting on the moment Isabel came into her life, Annie described the profound love she felt as …

One year after his sudden hospitalisation that had his fans and family worried, American singer and actor Jamie Foxx has revealed that he had a brain bleed which eventually led to a stroke. He revealed this on his newly released Netflix Special titled What Had Happened Was..., stating that it all started with a really bad headache. The actor narrated …

Nigerian activist and musician, Charly Boy, has taken a stance against what he perceives as a lack of support from certain Yoruba people for lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi’s fight for justice. Taking to Instagram in the early hours of December 11, 2024, Charly Boy weighed in on the tribalism with regards to Dele Farotimi’s arrest and detention over alleged …

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has countered an x user who criticized police officers for stopping and searching a man who recently returned to Nigeria from Canada   The returnee had recorded police officers who stopped to search him. He felt violated and in the video he shared online, he expressed his anger and even …

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.   In a statement shared on its official X page on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the embassy revealed that applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the visa process. …

Boy Spyce & Khaid tops 2024 list of the most searched songs in Nigeria. Google is one of the places Nigerians search for songs and their details. In 2024, users were particular about Boy Spyce & Khaid’s ‘I Don’t Care’ which has emerged as the leading song on the search engine. Boy Spyce & Khaid’s ‘I Don’t Care’ tops a …