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NFVCB Boss Tasks Nollywood on Quality Storytelling, Professionalism at TGMAAN Annual Retreat

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Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, has challenged Nigerian filmmakers to prioritise proper script development, professionalism and attention to detail if the country’s movie industry hopes to attain greater global relevance and attract major international investment. Husseini gave the charge while speaking at the 2026 annual retreat of the The Golden Movie Ambassadors Association of Nigeria (TGMAAN), held at the prestigious Ilaji Resort in Ibadan, Oyo State. The retreat, themed “Breaking Ordinary Limits in Depiction (BOLD),” brought together actors, directors, producers, scriptwriters and other stakeholders in the Nigerian movie industry to deliberate on ways of repositioning Nollywood beyond conventional storytelling and technical limitations. Over the years, the TGMAAN annual retreat has evolved into one of the industry’s leading intellectual and networking platforms, aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship and c...
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Matthew Tonlagha: A Life Dedicated to Community Development and Country

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At just 50, Matthew Tonlagha’s life has orbited the full cycle of human accomplishments. From general welfare, education support, healthcare provision, community development, youth empowerment, job and wealth creation, and security of lives and physical infrastructure. In case, you don’t know him, Tonlagha is the Chairman of Maton Engineering and vice chairman of Tantita Security Services.  He hit the golden age on February 8, this year. And it was a national celebration. A buzz full of substance and laden with significance. But the buzz was not for nothing. It was a testament to the impactful life of Tonlagha, especially in the oil and gas sector where his footprints are boldly expressed. The two enterprises he’s involved in play huge roles in oil exploration and security of oil and gas facilities especially in the difficult to navigate creeks of the oil-rich Niger Delta. What stands him out is that he’s a home-grown entrepreneur. A made-in-Nigeria solution provider. A...
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New INC Executives Get LINO’s Congratulations as Tompolo Earns Commendation

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 The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO) congratulates the newly elected leaders of the Ijaw National Congress and praises High Chief  Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) for his wise and peaceful steps during the process. For a long time, LINO has raised concerns that the leadership in Bayelsa State often acts as if the Ijaw Nation begins and ends in Bayelsa alone. It is important to remember that Bayelsa represents less than  one-third of the total Ijaw population. This same mindset was seen in attempts to force the Kolokuma dialect as the central dialect for all Ijaws. LINO believes such decisions should follow the proper example used by other ethnic groups, through broad agreement and respect for all sections of the Ijaw Nation.  Before the creation of Bayelsa State, Ijaw people already existed and flourished across many regions. LINO recognizes the leadership already elected by Ijaw people through the INC process.  The government of Bayelsa St...
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Kogi Govt, FRSC warn traders, motorists against congestion at International Market

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The Kogi Government and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have warned traders and motorists against traffic congestion within the international market, Lokoja. Dr Suberu Yusuf-John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety gave the warning during a joint road safety sensitisation exercise he conducted in collaboration with the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi, Mr Lawan Lalu-Fagge, and the Market Task Force on Wednesday. The SSA explained that the warning became imperative following traders and drivers’ encroachment on the roadway, causing congestion and obstruction of free flow of traffic around the market. Yusuf-John said that sensitisation exercise was aimed at improving road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and ensuring free vehicular movement within and around the market environment, which has become a major traffic bottleneck in Lokoja. He advised motorists to relocate to the designated spaces and parking areas...
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Ododo’s Aide Lauds APC leadership's Peaceful, Successful Screening of Aspirants in Kogi

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A Senior Special Assistant (SSA)to the Governor on Road Safety Matters, Hon.Suberu Yusuf John PhD, has commended the Leadership if All Progressives Congress (APC) for successfully Screening aspirants for the House of Assembly seats in Kogi.  Yusuf, who served as a distinguished member of the screening committee for the Kogi State House of Assembly aspirants at the All Progressives Congress(APC) State Secretariat in Lokoja, made the remarks at the end of the Screening exercise on Saturday.  He said that it was the exemplary leadership style of Gov. Ahmed Ododo and the APC leadership that helped his sub-committee to have a hutch free screening exercise of the aspirants vying for H/Assembly seats. The SSA conveyed deep appreciation to His Excellency, Ahmed Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi, for providing him with the opportunity to serve and contribute meaningfully to what he described as a historic and transformative administration The governor's aide also expres...
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Kogi APC Screens Speaker, Other State Assembly Aspirants for 2027 Polls

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The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has been screened by the All Progressives Congress, APC, State 2027 Candidates' Screening Committee in Lokoja on Saturday. A Press Statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed said the  screening took place in Lokoja with the documents and qualifications of other aspirants into the State House of Assembly in the 2027 elections also checked.  According to the statement, the Speaker described the process as seamless and applauded the leadership of the party in the state for its commitment towards ensuring a hitch - free process.  He also praised the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment towards providing the enabling environment for effective party governance. Rt. Hon. Umar also praised the state APC Chairman, Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu for his demonstration of expertise in party administration, noting that it has shown why the APC remains th...
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FUAHSE Rising: Enugu’s New Medical Citadel FUAHSE Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Education in Nigeria

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***From a Historic Dental College to a Specialized University Driving Innovation, Research and Healthcare Excellence The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), has reaffirmed its determination to become a leading hub for healthcare education, innovation, and workforce development in Nigeria as the institution formally opened its doors to members of the press and stakeholders during a high-profile press briefing and facility tour. Addressing journalists, management staff, and invited guests, the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Emaimo, described the university as a transformative institution strategically positioned to redefine healthcare training and bridge critical manpower gaps in Nigeria’s health sector. According to the Vice Chancellor, FUAHSE, established in 2023, represents the culmination of more than seven decades of institutional evolution — transitioning from a modest diploma-awarding dental college into a specialized federal university dedic...
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