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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy: (1) Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre (2) Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board (3) Mr. Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (4) Aisha Adamu Augie — Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture (5) Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan — Chief Conservator, National War Museum (6) Ahmed Sodangi — Director-General, National Gallery of Art (7) Chaliya Shagaya — Director-General, National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies (8) Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana — Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria (9) Otunba Biodun Ajiboye — Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (10) Ali Nuhu — Managing-Director, Nigerian Film Corporation (11) Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed — Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments The President mandates the appointees to discharge their duties in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism with a view to making the creative sector more vibrant and robust. 292 Views

Although many Facebook and Instagram users are unaware of the Zuckerberg’s Meta’s lopsided monetisation policy, few in the know preferred to discuss the issue in hush hush. While most Nigerian content creators are being intimidated and unarguably living at the mercy of middle-men (Non Nigerian agents), why are the Nigerians not eligible to personally Monitise their Facebook and Instagram accounts is a question begging for answers and a serious issue meant to be tackled by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). Unlike Facebook and Instagram, owners of other social media platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Tiktok etc, allow users to monetise their accounts personally and payouts are directly to the individual bank accounts not the agents (Non Nigerian Middle-men). Why does Facebook/Instagram have to be different? However, below is the well penned letter by Nigerian ageless star actress, Shan George to the Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that she shared on her Facebook and instagram pages. My name is Shan George, I’m the President of AGFB (Association of Grandmas on Facebook) a movie producer and actress in Nollywood. I’m very pained at the gruesome and expensive process young upcoming Nigerian content creators go through to get their pages monetised, even after creating loads of very awesome contents and meeting all Facebook requirements for their pages to get monetised, the reason being that Nigeria is not ELIGIBLE for monetisation. What I’m about to bring to your notice may not be attended to maybe, based on the fact that few greedy digital business operators are hugely benefiting from this policy, while they sit at home, as these young creators toil day and night to create and upload contents without seeing the fruits of their labour, because most of these digital business operators are shylocks, creating a scenario of MONKEY DEY WORK BABOON DEY CHOP. A very unfair situation to these young content creators. In my opinion. Please help us make our money’s worth, by Adding Nigeria to the COUNTRIES ELIGIBILITY FOR FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM CONTENT MONETISATION. We anticipate. Thank you. Shan George ( African Film Maker From Nigeria ) 218 Views

For a lady to rise and shine in the competitive music industry highly dominated by guys requires creativity, tenacity, spontaneity and consistency. With the above mentioned qualities, ASHNY, the rising songstress born Ashionye Charity Edike, not only laying claims to fame, she is set to stamp her authority in the music circuit. Ashny is a true musical virtuoso, her enchanting melodies and musical dexterity sways one easily and gets one hooked. Her debut EP titled ‘Rough Play’ that contained ‘Tinini’, ‘Ori’, ‘Under’, ‘More’, ‘Ogogoro’ among other good songs, was what ASHNY used to announce her arrival in the music scene. And comes October 15, 2023, at Montana Residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, captains of the industry and those who matter in the entertainment industry will gather to witness the release of ASHNY’s highly anticipated self-titled album. ‘ASHNY- (AIN’T PLAYING)’, the 10-track album parades the hit singles, ‘Overcome’, ‘Fe Mi’ and the enchanting tune, ‘Middle of something’ amongst many other engaging tracks like ‘We All Mad’, ‘Gbemileke’, ‘Lover Lover’ ‘Jewel’ etc. ASHNY truly ain’t playing as an aside from being a diva, ASHNY is a famous clothier and a siren of a silver screen. She has featured in movies like ‘Ropo’s Race’ (alongside Koffi Tha Guru, Sir Shina Peters, Salawa Abeni, Yemi Shodimu, Omobaba etc.), Mumble Jumble, Scama O Rama, Hotel Security, One Good Shoe, Ghost Writer, A Maid Solution, Senior Man etc She is scheduled to be the major act in a forthcoming ‘own-music driven’ movie ‘Birth Of A Nightingale’(The Overcomer) As a fashion stylist and clothes designer, ASHNY owns ASHIONYE, the clothing brand, which has provided outfits for numerous elite clientele and soft wears for the likes of Koffi Tha Guru and Obesere for music video shoots. ASHNY several videos are in the works and you can watch her virtual video for ‘Fe Mi’ amongst others on YouTube. You can catch Ashny on her social media handles @ashnyofficial 505 Views

The Police in Lagos on Friday attributed the immediate cause of the death of late singer, Mohbad to Ms. Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who administered a cocktail of injections to him at his Lekki, Lagos residence hours before he passed on. Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police told journalists that the nurse is now regarded as the prime suspect in the death of the musician. The Police Commissioner said the auxiliary nurse was invited by a friend of the deceased musician, Ayobami Sadiq, also known as ‘Spending’ to treat him on 11 September 2023, but she came the next day during which she administered a cocktail of injections directly led to the death of the singer. The Police Commissioner added that the nurse and other experts corroborated that the cocktail of injections led to Mohbad’s death. Owohunwa said: “The Auxiliary Nurse who was contacted and invited by Ayobami Sadiq (a.k.a Spending), a friend to Mohbad, on 11th September 2023 to treat the singer at the deceased’s residence at Lekki-Lagos. “She eventually came on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 and administered three different injections which are believed to have occasioned the chain of reactions that directly resulted in the death of the singer She acknowledged that the injections she administered to the deceased triggered the reactions which eventually led to Mohbad’s death. Other expert opinions and witnesses corroborated her admittance. “Her actions of administering doses of Tetanus Toxoid, Paracetamol (IV) and Ceftriaxone injection (IV) on Mohbad at his residence on 12th September 2023 immediately and directly triggered the reactions (including vomiting, goose bumps, convulsion) that eventually resulted in the singer’s death. This criminal liability is further heightened granted the evidential fact that as an auxiliary nurse, she is not qualified to administer such medications or function as a qualified nurse. She also did this in a non-clinical environment and in a professionally negligent manner that negated standard medical protocols.” 320 Views

A man has been arrested in Las Vegas over the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, who was shot dead in 1996. Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested early on Friday morning. The exact charge or charges were not immediately clear. A formal indictment is expected later on Friday, according to reports. According to Sky News, the arrest represents a long-awaited break in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop star was killed on the Las Vegas Strip 27 years ago. More details soon 345 Views

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Perez Medcare Hospital, where singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad was allegedly taken to, has released a statement concerning the singer’s death. In the statement shared on its Instagram page on Monday night, the hospital stated that the singer was brought in dead at the hospital. The hospital also debunked rumours that the singer was admitted into the hospital. The statement partly read, “The attention of the management of Perez Medcare Hospital has been drawn to the misleading and false information being circulated in some social media platforms that Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mobbed) died in our medical facility. “We consider it pertinent to put on record that at about 04:30pm on the 12th of September 2023, the lifeless body of Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was brought to our medical facility and our medical team immediately sprang into action and after assessment, it was discovered that there was no sign of life, no central or peripheral pulse, no heartbeat, no recordable vital signs and his pupils were fixed and dilated. “On attempting CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), rigor mortis (stiffening of some parts of the body in relation to death) was observed and the persons who brought him to our facility were informed that it was a case of BID (Brought in dead). “Upon enquiry about the circumstances leading to the emergency, our team was informed that the deceased was being treated at home by a nurse and that she administered injections on him. “Our team thereafter advised that the body be taken to the nearest Government Hospital where he can be deposited in the morgue. “Let it be known that Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was not a patient of Perez Medcare Hospital and was never admitted at our hospital at any material time whatsoever. “Also, the nurse who was said to be administering treatment on him at home is not a staff of Perez Medcare Hospital and the video of the medical facility circulating In the media space in which the late Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) is seen alive and receiving treatment is not Perez Medcare Hospital.” 488 Views

Having held the fifth edition successfully in Nigeria, the organizers of the Africa Top entrepreneurs Awards (ATEA), have returned to Ghana, the originating country.  Scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, 2023, the sixth edition of ATEA will be hosted in Accra, the capital city of Ghana after its 5th edition been held in Lagos State, the commercial centre of Nigeria last year. ATEA, which was established in 2018 by Aketesia Group Media is being run consistently and has impacted many lives through its numerous seminars and skills training across Africa. The scheme that is taking a continental shape will acknowledge, appreciate and reward budding entrepreneurs who are making monumental impact on the continent. Speaking on the reason to host the 6th edition in Ghana , famous Ghanaian actress and renowned youth entrepreneur, Regina Adu Safowaah said, “We intend to host it at the headquarters (HOME) Where the brand was established, Ghana. “Our nominees consist of Emerging and giant entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Namibia, Kenya etc pushing entrepreneurship to their respective chosen field. Plans are already underway for the 7th edition tentatively scheduled to be held in Kenya or South Africa”, she concluded. 261 Views

Following the death of Ileri Oluwa Oladimeji AKA Mohbad. ‘M’ Aged 27yrs which occurred in the month of September 12th 2023, and in the overriding public interest the Police Command has setup a special investigative team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the Afropop star dim too soon. The investigation is to identify witnesses and culprits if any, and any person that will be helpful to the investigative process, and deploy processes and other technological tools to aid the investigative course in line with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria’s laws. MEMBERSHIP OF THE TEAM TERMS OF REFERENCE The Committee is to carry out discreet investigation which covers the following areas: a. Exhumation b. Autopsy/toxicology / histology c. Scene visit d. Hospital/ Medical Report e. Records of Suspects/witnesses statements 4. Time Frame INTERIM REPORT WITHIN 2 WEEKS SPECIAL INVESTIGATION TEAM ON MOHBAD CASE 1. DET. ACP SAHEED KASSIM – Head 2. DET. CSP CRIS ONYEISI 3. DET. SP MASTA ALH. BUNU 4. DET. SP IBRAHIM A. YUSUF 5. DET. DSP AHMED ABDULLAHI 6. DET. ASP ODERINDE GALFAR 7. DET. ASP ALABI BOLANLE 8. DET. ASP MOHAMMED YUSU 9. DET. INSPR. ADESIDA ADEFISAYO 10.DET. INSPR. AMEH MICHAEL 10.DET. INSPR. OISA ROSELINE 12.DET. INSPR. MAYOWA OWOEYE 13.DET. INSPR. BABATUNDE VICTOR LEGAL TEAM 1. SP CARDOSO YETUNDE ESQ – OC Legal 2. DSP UMAR BELLO ESQ – Legal Officer 3. ASP AUGUSTINE NWABUISI ESQ – Legal Officer FORENSIC TEAM 1 DET. CSP AYITU AKPAMA – Team Leader 2 DET. INSPR ELIZABETH OLOKODE – Member 3 DET. INSPR QUEEN AGOFURE – Member 286 Views

While the music industry is battling hard to get over the sudden death of Mohbad, the rising Afropop star dim too soon, there are have been controversy surrounding his death. However, in a recent Press Release made available to Airwaveswatch, the Nigerian Police Force stated that the will carry out diligent investigation on Mohbad’s death. The Press Release reads: We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen. The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold. We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process. In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation. 262 Views