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Federal Government Enforces Ban on Depicting Money Rituals, Smoking, and Other Vices in Nollywood Productions

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By Milcah Tanimu

In a recent announcement, the Federal Government has taken a decisive step to prohibit the portrayal of money rituals and the glorification of negative behaviors in Nollywood films. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), made this declaration during a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu State.

Husseini emphasized that scenes depicting money rituals, ritual killings, tobacco, tobacco products, promotion of nicotine products, and glamorization of vices in movies, music videos, and skits have been banned. Efforts are underway to educate stakeholders about these new regulations.

Addressing attendees at the event organized by NFVCB and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Husseini underscored the importance of taking bold steps to safeguard viewers and other stakeholders.

He recalled that the initiative to curb smoking in Nigerian films, initiated by his predecessor, led to discussions with the former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, which ultimately expanded to include bans on money rituals and other crimes to enhance the integrity of the film industry.

Husseini proudly announced that the Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has approved the regulations pursuant to section 65 of the NFVCB Act 2004. These regulations, titled the “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion, and Glamorization Display in Movies, Musical Videos, and Skits” Regulations 2024, have been forwarded to the Federal Ministry of Justice for gazetting.

Furthermore, Husseini stressed the imperative of educating stakeholders about the risks associated with the portrayal of smoking in Nigerian movies. He highlighted not only the health hazards but also the negative influence on teenagers and young adults, the primary audience of Nigerian cinema.

The NFVCB plans to conduct comprehensive awareness programs in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, local communities, faith groups, and other institutions. Recognizing the pivotal role of the film industry in the entertainment sector, Husseini called for collaboration to produce content that discourages smoking and promotes positive health messages.

To address the gap in the existing law regarding smoking in movies, NFVCB, in collaboration with CAPPA, has undertaken subsidiary regulations. These efforts signify NFVCB’s commitment to leadership and innovation in fulfilling its mandate to regulate and promote the Nigerian film industry.

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Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10.

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Show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu made the announcement during the grand finale on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

She walked away with the ₦150 million grand prize, courtesy of the show’s sponsors

The top five finalists are Koyin, Dede, Imisi, Sultana, and Kola.

Earlier,  Kaybobo, Isabella, Mensan, and Jason Jae were evicted from the show.

The BBNaija season 10, which began with 29 housemates, ended in spectacular fashion as Imisi triumphed over Dede, who finished as runner-up.

Recall that Imisi revealed that she has no fixed plan for the grand prize if she emerges as the winner, stressing she would first seek professional financial guidance before deciding how to spend the money.

During her final diary session with Big Brother on Sunday, the housemate appeared both excited and reflective as she spoke about her journey, the lessons she had learned, and her hopes for life after the show.

She said, “Honestly, right now I don’t have a set plan for the money.

“I need to seek financial advice first because I’ve never had such a large amount before. I Want to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes”

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Abuja-Lokoja Highway Gridlock: FRSC Blames Motorists’ Impatience

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By: Fabian Apechihin

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed frustration over motorists’ lack of cooperation in easing the gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

Kogi State Sector Commander, Kumar Tsukwam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that officials had been battling since Sunday to clear the traffic, which stretched from Ogbobo/Ozi to the Murtala Mohammed Bridge in Koton-Karfe.

He attributed the gridlock to ongoing road construction, broken-down vehicles on the single lane, and motorists’ impatience.
“Some drivers blocked opposing lanes, worsening the situation. We are doing our best to restore free movement for travellers,” Tsukwam said.

Motorists and commuters lamented the hardship caused by the standstill. Mohammed Yusuf, a driver, said he spent nine hours travelling from Abuja to Lokoja on Sunday.
“I left Abuja before 3 p.m. but didn’t reach Lokoja until midnight. The fuel wasted on the road is unbearable, especially with current prices,” he said.

Another traveller, Christopher Adamu, recounted spending the entire night in traffic after leaving Abuja in the evening. He urged authorities to take urgent measures to address the situation.

NAN reports that a construction company is currently working on the right lane of the highway between Koton-Karfe and Abaji, forcing traffic onto a single lane and worsening congestion.


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Singer Chike: “I Need Money to Be Happy, Marriage Is Not for Me”

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Nigerian singer and Nollywood actor, Chike Osebuka, has dismissed the idea of marriage, describing it as a “stupid step” while stressing that his happiness is tied to financial stability.

The 32-year-old artiste made this known during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he revealed that he currently has no plans to settle down.

“In my personal opinion, I think it’s a stupid step to get married. For me to be happy, I need a lot of money. This is not even carnal—I just like money. I want money,” Chike stated.

Reflecting on his career, the singer admitted he never imagined music would become his profession until after completing university.

“I would say maybe right after my university, I knew music is what I’ll do for a living. Before then, I just used to sing and disturb everybody around me,” he said.

Chike also recalled enduring tough financial times early in his career, which pushed him into acting roles for about two years just to stay afloat.

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