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NFVCB Boosts Kaduna Film Industry with Bold Showcase Plan

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NFVCB Kaduna film industry development plan as board pledges training, regulation and film showcase to boost creative growth in the state

The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, in Kaduna, Nigeria, announced a renewed drive to expand the country’s film industry beyond its traditional production centres, with plans to host the grand finale of the Nigerian Indigenous Film Showcase in Kaduna State.

Also read: Toyin Abraham Honoured by NFVCB for Box Office Success

NFVCB Unveils Kaduna Creative Sector development plans,  unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement session held at the Federal Secretariat Conference Hall and hosted by the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NFVCB, Dr Shaibu Husseini.

The meeting brought together representatives of film associations, guilds, and officials from the Kaduna State Ministry of Business and Innovation, providing a platform for dialogue on regulation, compliance, and sector growth.

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Dr Husseini said the initiative reflects the Board’s commitment to ensuring that the creative industry delivers tangible economic and cultural value across Nigeria, particularly in emerging production hubs like Kaduna.

He confirmed that Kaduna will host the grand finale of the Nigerian Indigenous Film Showcase, a development expected to enhance local talent visibility and stimulate economic activity within the state’s creative ecosystem.

NFVCB boss also announced upcoming training programmes aimed at equipping filmmakers with modern production skills, describing capacity development as essential to sustaining competitiveness in a fast-changing global industry.

In a firm regulatory message, Dr Husseini warned against the release of unapproved films on digital platforms, including YouTube, stating that stricter enforcement measures would be applied moving forward.

He urged practitioners to adhere strictly to established guidelines, stressing that compliance is vital to maintaining professionalism and safeguarding industry standards.

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Mrs Rhoda Dandura, Acting Director of the Licensing and Documentation Department, also addressed participants, calling for more responsible storytelling that reflects societal values and protects younger audiences.

She emphasised that content creators must be more conscious of the influence their work has on public morality and youth development.

Stakeholders at the session described the engagement as constructive and forward-looking, noting that it reflected the NFVCB’s commitment to balancing regulation with industry support.

Mr Zwahu Yanwaidi, representing the Kaduna State Ministry of Business and Innovation, pledged government backing for the planned showcase and training initiatives, describing them as timely for the state’s growing creative sector.

Also read: LIFANIMA Secures NFVCB Endorsement for Animation Growth

Dr Husseini assured participants that the Board would sustain regular engagements with industry players and return to Kaduna to consolidate the progress made during the session.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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