Nollywood actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony, better known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has lauded YouTube for resolving long-standing marketing and royalty challenges in Nollywood. Naija News reports that the thespian, in a recent interview on the ‘Nollywood on Radio’ podcast, admitted that filmmakers struggled to receive royalties after movie production. She highlighted how the shift to producing movies for YouTube has fundamentally changed the industry by empowering actors and content creators to control the entire production chain and, crucially, to retain all associated income. She said, “Before, it used be very difficult before to get royalties when you produce a movie. We have been managing…
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Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his latest trip to Europe for a ‘working vacation’. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, announced that Tinubu departed Abuja on September 4 to begin a 10-day working vacation in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave. According to the statement, the president will spend the period between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. Reacting to the development in a post via 𝕏, Amadi…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has again cautioned truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo, warning that the practice has caused reputational damage and unwarranted embarrassment to the brand. The company lamented that despite repeated notices, some truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to brand their vehicles with its logo for personal or undisclosed motives. In several cases, vehicles falsely identified as belonging to Dangote have been implicated in accidents and criminal activities. “We have repeatedly cautioned truckers to refrain from using our logo on unauthorised vehicles. Moving forward, we will increase vigilance and take decisive legal action…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an update on the final register of voters ahead of the Anambra State governorship election. Naija News reports that INEC, in a statement issued on Thursday after its weekly meeting, said voter registration was successfully completed across the 326 Wards in Anambra State between July 8 and 20, 2025. According to the Commission, a total of 168,187 citizens registered as new voters during the exercise. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, explained that the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) was deployed to clean up the register. “27,817…
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (P-CNGI) has dismissed reports that the Federal Government issued a directive to alter CNG pump prices nationwide. Naija News reports that the Brands and Corporate Communications Manager, P-CNGI, Matilda Johnson, made the clarification in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Johnson said the Federal Government has assured CNG will always remain significantly cheaper, cleaner and more affordable than Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. She emphasised that the recent pump price adjustments announced by certain operators were purely private-sector decisions and not the outcome of any government directive or policy.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that his principal, President Bola Tinubu, will be remembered by posterity for taking tough but necessary decisions aimed at improving Nigeria’s fortunes. Speaking on Thursday at the State House, Abuja, Shettima described the President as a leader with the political will to make bold moves. “In President Bola Tinubu, you have an ally, a friend who grew up in the same ecosystem as you, who speaks your language of business and commerce, who understands the economic terrain, and most importantly, who has the political courage,” Shettima said. The Vice-President reiterated the administration’s commitment to…
Lionel Messi could not hold back his emotions earlier today, September 5, as he stepped onto the Estadio Monumental pitch, potentially for the last time in front of Argentina’s home crowd. Lionel Messi, 38, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was visibly moved during the warm-up as thousands of fans erupted in chants of his name. Supporters unfurled a giant banner celebrating the man who carried Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, a moment that cemented his legacy after years of near misses with the national team. Earlier today, Argentina, already qualified for the 2026 FIFA…
Local government chairmen in Ondo State have accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of offering only ₦4 million of the ₦600 million monthly allocation entitled to each council. They lamented that the governor had failed to obey the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling, which granted financial autonomy to local governments. According to The Guardian, one local government chairman, who craved anonymity, stated that the development had hindered their ability to perform. Some of the chairmen, who also spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue, claimed that after the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation is released, the state government compels…
After weeks of waiting, Mavo, a rapidly growing singer-songwriter, has finally decided to drop his staggering and vibrant, startling harmony labeled “Shakabulizzy.” Furthermore, this jam is a follow-up to his lovable track “Escaladizzy,” which has enthralled the music world and is till top-charting right now. Enjoy these dyanmic lyrics by clicking on the download button below and stream, trust us, you will definitely love it. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Mavo – Shakabulizzy appeared first on Val9ja.
Ayomide II, a scorching and extravagant new blistering single, has been dropped by a significant and well-known Nigerian hit maker and song producer called Indriza. This buzzing music featured the talent of Barry Jhay, a proficient and highly skilled musical artist who made this banger more alluring to vibe with. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Indriza – Ayomide II Ft. Barry Jhay appeared first on Val9ja.
