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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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President Tinubu Congratulates Funke Akindele on Box Office Record

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated filmmaker, Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film, commending the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

It’s in the news that actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has made one billion naira in tickets sales at the box office and she was able to get the milestone with her latest movie “A Tribe Called Judah” in less than one month of the release of the movie.

A Tribe Called Judah’ earned N1 billion in three weeks after it was released and this a record in nollywood.

Tinubu equally celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.

The President extolled the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable export.

“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu stated.


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