Firm champions funding for creative industry

A financial services firm, Woodhall Capital, has said that providing funding will “help unleash the creative ingenuity of African talents”. Speaking recently at a fireside chat during the second edition of Lagos Canvas, a platform that celebrates and bridges music, film, fashion, and art held at the residence of the Deputy British High Commissioner in
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A financial services firm, Woodhall Capital, has said that providing funding will “help unleash the creative ingenuity of African talents”. Speaking recently at a fireside chat during the second edition of Lagos Canvas, a platform that celebrates and bridges music, film, fashion, and art held at the residence of the Deputy British High Commissioner in

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Omah Lay, Seyi Vibez, Asake’s new looks excite fans

The New Year often brings fresh beginnings, and for entertainers, it’s the perfect time to unveil bold transformations. From hairstyles to fashion choices, many artists use their appearances to make statements, reflect personal growth or simply surprise their fans. In 2025, artistes such as Asake, Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay took this concept to the
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The New Year often brings fresh beginnings, and for entertainers, it’s the perfect time to unveil bold transformations. From hairstyles to fashion choices, many artists use their appearances to make statements, reflect personal growth or simply surprise their fans. In 2025, artistes such as Asake, Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay took this concept to the

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Omah Lay, Seyi Vibez, Asake’s new looks excite fans

The New Year often brings fresh beginnings, and for entertainers, it’s the perfect time to unveil bold transformations. From hairstyles to fashion choices, many artists use their appearances to make statements, reflect personal growth or simply surprise their fans. In 2025, artistes such as Asake, Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay took this concept to the
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The New Year often brings fresh beginnings, and for entertainers, it’s the perfect time to unveil bold transformations. From hairstyles to fashion choices, many artists use their appearances to make statements, reflect personal growth or simply surprise their fans. In 2025, artistes such as Asake, Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay took this concept to the

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Men should stop killing women over alleged infidelity – Joke Silva

Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has voiced concerns over the recent murders of women by their partners in the country over alleged infidelity. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, she expressed her outrage, stating that men who kill their partners for alleged infidelity should face life imprisonment. She said, “These men should be tried and
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Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has voiced concerns over the recent murders of women by their partners in the country over alleged infidelity. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, she expressed her outrage, stating that men who kill their partners for alleged infidelity should face life imprisonment. She said, “These men should be tried and

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Rita Dominic, Bukky Wright, others attend movie screening

Top actors converged at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, for a private screening of the movie, ‘Something about the Briggs’. The exclusive event, which held in a private theatre, was attended by a select group of entertainers, including the film’s cast. The film tells the compelling story of a
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Top actors converged at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, for a private screening of the movie, ‘Something about the Briggs’. The exclusive event, which held in a private theatre, was attended by a select group of entertainers, including the film’s cast. The film tells the compelling story of a

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Blaming Nollywood won’t fix broken society— Charles Inojie

Actor, Charles Inojie, has said that Nollywwod should not be blamed for portraying some of the ills happening in society, such as ritual killing and Internet fraud. Speaking to Saturday Beats, Inojie noted that parents should reorient the younger generation to understand the true meaning of dignity in labour. He said, “Can we in good
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Actor, Charles Inojie, has said that Nollywwod should not be blamed for portraying some of the ills happening in society, such as ritual killing and Internet fraud. Speaking to Saturday Beats, Inojie noted that parents should reorient the younger generation to understand the true meaning of dignity in labour. He said, “Can we in good

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Using only popular actors in films won’t let new ones shine— Mo Bewa

Actress, Omobewaji Oyediji, better known as Mo Bewa, has said that new talents should be given a chance in Nollywood. She told Saturday Beats, “I am of the opinion that we should give new faces a chance. I was once a new face, and I’m so grateful to the directors and producers who took a
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Actress, Omobewaji Oyediji, better known as Mo Bewa, has said that new talents should be given a chance in Nollywood. She told Saturday Beats, “I am of the opinion that we should give new faces a chance. I was once a new face, and I’m so grateful to the directors and producers who took a

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Why I dumped acting in US — Bukky Wright

Veteran actress, Oluwabukola Ajoke, aka Bukky Wright has opened up about her time away from Nigeria and how she changed careers during her stay in the United States of America. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I will be practising it (tech) simultaneously with entertainment. The fact that I had to deviate
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Veteran actress, Oluwabukola Ajoke, aka Bukky Wright has opened up about her time away from Nigeria and how she changed careers during her stay in the United States of America. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I will be practising it (tech) simultaneously with entertainment. The fact that I had to deviate

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Lagos to crack down on mining safety violators

The Lagos State Government has threatened to arrest and prosecute miners who violate safety operation guidelines and regulations of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, said this on Friday during a meeting with the Lagos State Dredgers’ and Miners’ Association in Alausa Ikeja. According to a statement signed
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The Lagos State Government has threatened to arrest and prosecute miners who violate safety operation guidelines and regulations of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, said this on Friday during a meeting with the Lagos State Dredgers’ and Miners’ Association in Alausa Ikeja. According to a statement signed

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US deports hundreds as Trump begins crackdown on illegal immigrants

Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been deported from the United States following a directive from President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump had on his first day in office signed a series of executive orders aimed at tackling illegal immigration. He also declared the situation at the United States and Mexico border
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Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been deported from the United States following a directive from President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump had on his first day in office signed a series of executive orders aimed at tackling illegal immigration. He also declared the situation at the United States and Mexico border

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Business & Economy

CBN orders banks, fintech firms to make GPS tracking mandatory for PoS terminals
Cross River moves to unlock its vast gas, solid mineral deposits
Manufacturers urge Customs to suspend 4% levy until December
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