Popular filmmaker Biodun Stephen has said that in today’s digital landscape, marketing a film can be more taxing than producing it. Stephen made this statement during a recent chat with The Nation. In the chat, she highlighted the challenges of capturing dwindling audience attention across social media platforms. “The audience’s attention is...

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday deferred discussions on the proposed establishment of state police due to time constraints during its extended meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The council, which held a minute of silence to honour victims of recent violent attacks in Plateau...

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olabode George, has advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to leave the party immediately because of their anti-party activities. He said the party was being embarrassed by the open display of affinity by the two...

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth...

In a bold move aimed at safeguarding the health and wellbeing of intending pilgrims, the Lagos State Government has announced a ban on expectant women from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, said this during an exclusive interview with The Nation in Badagry. Layode emphasised...