Since its inception in 2010, the Del York Creative Academy, the capacity-building subsidiary of the Del York International Group, has laid a solid foundation for developing young people in the creative industry, training no less than 5,000 individuals from across Africa. In that time, they have facilitated the entry of world-renowned trainers from Hollywood to develop a stream of raw talent who has since blossomed into some of Nollywood’s most consistent performers.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu signs MoU with Del-York to build media, film city in Lagos
Del York International Group and Lagos State Government have signed an agreement to transform the face of the creative industry on the continent of Africa.
The formal signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding was for the development of an ultra-modern Film and Media City in Epe between the two parties.
This is said to be a major climax to Lagos State’s Ehingbeti Investment Summit.
It is a major game-changer project on the African continent, and one that promises to position the state as a central hub for the entertainment industry in Africa.
The Chairman of Del-York International Group, Mr Linus Idahosa, signed on behalf of his group and Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, signed on behalf of the Lagos State Government in the presence of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the governor expressed excitement at the prospect of the impending investment into the state as he recounted the recent history of the project and the fact that the signing was the culmination of 18 months of diligent effort by the Del-York team and members of the Lagos State Government.
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The governor said, “I would like to thank the Del York Team for all their great work so far. I recall my last visit to the United States; they took us on a tour of the Trilith Studios in Atlanta to see first-hand what they wanted to build in Lagos and subsequently to an investment summit in Washington D.C, to meet with investors for the project. We want to give Nigerians who are creatives an opportunity to develop themselves to world-class stands and an ecosystem where they can learn, work and thrive in a serene atmosphere. I believe this project will achieve that to the benefit of all Lagosians. I thank all the traditional rulers in Epe for being such good hosts for the project and look forward to its positive impact on their community in Epe upon its completion.”
According to The Sun (newspaper), the Lagos Film and Media City is envisioned as a sanctuary for leisure, entertainment, and learning, where all film and creative industry professionals can live, work, learn and play in a peaceful and conducive environment. This destination would encompass best-in-class facilities intermingled with appurtenances that support a modern sustainable city; multiple sound stages, a technology park, a School of Creative Arts & Entrepreneurship, a theme park, residential and commercial real estate, a Nollywood Walk of Fame, and front & backlot infrastructure for varied film environments are just some of the features that are promised on this significant development that will no doubt put Lagos on the global creative industry map.
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Defamation: Court orders arrest of prophet, two others
Defamation: Court orders arrest of prophet, two others
Justice Olaolu Olanipekun of Oyo State Magistrates’ Court 7 sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has issued a warrant for the arrest of a prophet of a Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) church, Ojo Amos (aka Elewuogbo).
Elewuogbo is on trial for alleged defamation of character of the Founder of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji.
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Elewuogbo and a Lagos-based blogger, Gbenga Asabe, had, through publications, accused Maharaj Ji of selling human body parts for money rituals.
The court also granted request for consolidation of the cases against Elewuogbo and Asabe brought by Maharaj Ji’s counsel, Dapo Akinosi.
Akinosi prayed the court that since the facts were related, they should be merged. The court granted the application and adjourned the case till April 30.
Defamation: Court orders arrest of prophet, two others
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Students drag university to court over payment of registration fees
Students drag university to court over payment of registration fees
Three students of one of the universities in northern part of the country, Al-qalam University, Katsina, have dragged the institution to a High Court in Katsina over payment of registration fees.
The applicants, Hauwa’u Sani-Barda, Rabi’atu Sani-Barda and Hafsat Sani-Barda, all students of the respondent, got admission in 2018 and 2019, and graduated in 2022 and 2023.
They, however, claimed that the respondents had refused to mobilise them for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), because they had not settled all fees due to the institution.
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During the proceedings on Thursday, the applicants’ counsel, Muhammad Mukhtar-Lawal, told the court that his clients had filed an exparte motion in pursuance to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
Mukhtar-Lawal said that the application sought the leave of the court to apply for judicial review.
After the counsel’s submission, the judge, Justice Abbas Bawale, said that the applicants should have filed a motion on notice.
Bawale, however, granted a leave order to the applicants to apply for judicial review by way of mandamus.
He said after that, processes would be served on the university and enable the court to hear the case.
Students drag university to court over payment of registration fees
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NAFDAC busts fake Eva water factory, arrests suspect
NAFDAC busts fake Eva water factory, arrests suspect
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a counterfeit bottled water operation in Port Harcourt, specifically targeting the renowned brand Eva water.
Following a tipoff, NAFDAC officials conducted a raid on a derelict shop situated on Pipeline Road, Eneka.
The establishment disguised as a pool house and served as the hub for producing the fraudulent water.
During the operation, authorities discovered that used Eva plastic bottles were being refilled with contaminated water sourced from a paint bucket.
The water was then filtered through unhygienic rubber funnels covered with cloth.
Counterfeit Eva labels were affixed to the bottles, which were subsequently sealed with fake Eva corks.
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One suspect, identified as Chibunna James, was apprehended while in the process of loading the adulterated water for distribution. However, the mastermind behind the operation remains at large.
The confiscated products were promptly evacuated to the NAFDAC office for further investigation and analysis.
Cyril Monye, NAFDAC’s Public Relations Officer for Rivers State, disclosed that the scheme of the perpetrators involved repackaging contaminated water in used Eva bottles, employing makeshift filters made from unsanitary materials, and applying fake labels and corks to deceive consumers.
While efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the ringleader of the syndicate, NAFDAC urges the public to provide any relevant information that could aid in their apprehension.
Furthermore, Monye revealed that thirty packs of the counterfeit products were confiscated and transported to the NAFDAC office in Port Harcourt for thorough investigation. To prevent the circulation of the counterfeit water, the uncorked bottles were emptied and disposed of.
NAFDAC busts fake Eva water factory, arrests suspect
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