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TAMPAN Hails Tinubu on Appointment of Special Adviser on Entertainment Economy

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Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy.

National President of TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, in an interview in Lagos on Friday, said that the appointment was unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

Amusan said that this was an indication that the Tinubu-led administration would pay more attention to the industry, unlike the previous administrations.

While describing the appointment as a step in the right direction, he said that the association remained optimistic that significant improvement would be recorded soon.

The president had, on Monday, announced the appointment of Hannatu Musa-Musawa as special adviser on culture and entertainment economy.

Before now, the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture had been overseeing the affairs of the entertainment industry.

“We are quite happy that government is now thinking of the entertainment industry. Before now, we had no special adviser on entertainment; the industry was under the information ministry.

“I commend President Tinubu for this. It is a new beginning for the industry and a sign that the present administration is ready to work in the industry.

“Entertainment was not given priority attention before now. We hope the office will function well to the expectation of the practitioners who have been the sole drivers of the industry right from time,” he said.

Amusan urged the new administration to create viable platforms through which practitioners in the industry could have access to soft loans, with minimal interest rate.

He said that government should also consider encouraging the practitioners with incentives or tax waver as well as through the establishment of film villages in all the 36 states of the federation. (NAN)

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BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified

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Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.

This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.

The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.

Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.

It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.

On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.

Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.

Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.

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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66

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Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.

Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.

He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.

“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.

According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.

He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.

Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.

He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.

The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.

He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.

Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)

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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe

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Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.

Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.

Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.

Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.

“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.

He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.

“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.

Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.

He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.

“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.

He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.

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