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British Council Screens New Nollywood Film, Up North

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The British Council hosted a private pre-release film screening of a new Nollywood film titled ‘UP North’ at it’s Lagos office recently. Some of the cast members like Rekiya Attah and the crew including the director, Top Oshin Ogun we’re in attendance.
The film which was directed by Chinaza Onuzo and Bunmi Ajakaye is based on a story by Editi Effiong. Anakle films and Inkblot, makers of the Wedding Party 1 and 2, while NEW Money produced the movie which was shot in Lagos and Bauchi States.
The movie plot sees a controlling billionaire father (Kanayo O Kanayo) get fed up with his rebellious son Bassey( Banky W) and sends him off to NYSC in Bauchi. Up North follows Bassey’s journey to self discovery as he navigates life, love friendship and purpose in this feel good, coming of age drama.
In the film, the spotlight is beamed on girl child education and the empowerment of girls within the local Northern Region communities where the protagonist begins a new life. The film is led by a starcast including Rahama Sadau, Adesua Etomi and Ibrahim Suleiman. Others include Michelle Dede, Sani Muazu, Tokunbo T.Boss Idowu among others. Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State also made a cameo appearance, playing himself in the movie.
On the idea behind the film, the director, Oshin Ogun said: “ the intention of the film is broadly nationalist, Bauchi is also part of Nigeria and I bet you have never seen this part of Nigeria before. For me, I never thought there were lakes up North, when you are thinking about the North, you are thinking of a desert”.
“ So the ultimate thing was to let us show other Nigerians what the North looks like. Let’s not think about terrorism and say I am not going to serve up North”.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.
Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.
Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.
He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.
According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.
He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.
Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.
He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.
He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.
The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that  Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.

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