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Amaechi tasks film makers on quality to boost economy

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Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi
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The Minister of Transportation,  Rotimi Amaechi, has advised film producers to strive for quality that would make them compete favourable internationally and boost the nation’s economy.

Amaechi gave the advice in Abuja, while receiving the Chief Executive of Native Media, Mr Rogers Ofime and his crew members on a thank you visit.

The minister reiterated his resolve to always support movie makers when they needed train service for their shootings.

He said that the facility would be provided to the movie producers at no cost to enable them do their shooting.

Amaechi pledged support for the shooting of “Conversations in Transit”, a contemporary gritty romantic comedy and other movies.
The minister said that this would promote the good image of the country.

According to him, approving train service for the shooting of the film was to show the world the exceptional infrastructure development going on under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

“We have to do this because what the president is doing in infrastructure should be shown to the world.

“The president has improved on infrastructure and railway is one of them. We have to grant them that approval of using the train. So that the world we know that we are delivering on our campaign promises,” Amaechi said.

The minister said that approving the train services for movie producers to use for shooting at no cost was the government contribution to boost the sector.

“We will continue to improve our infrastructure to make the society grow. Road and railway deal with issue of logistics, even if you manufacture you need better infrastructure.

“The film project is a beautiful idea; it will engage the people meaningfully, provide entertainment and grow the economy.

“We are happy they are doing it and that is why we will be willing to always grant them approval of the train anytime they wish to use it.

“Film makers should improve on what they are doing. The quality of anything you are doing is essential. They have continued to grow with time.

“Improving to become world best is not rocket science. They can be the best in the world with much commitment,” he said.

Speaking, the CEO of Native Media, Ofime, thanked Amaechi for approving free train services for the shooting of the film, “Conversations in Transit”.

Ofime said that the production of the film was informed by his experience of train ride from Lagos to Ibadan, which he described as fascinating.

“When I came to Nigeria from Canada, what actually fascinated me was the train ride from Lagos to Ibadan and that actually informed the project I am doing.

“One is to showcase the achievement of the administration and also to let people know of another means of transportation which is very wonderful.

” People have been taking the train ride and the feedback has been really great,” he said.

Ofime said the film “Conversations in Transit” was a contemporary gritty romantic comedy that takes one into lives of three couples navigating their way through near divorce, finding love and a complicated love triangle.

He noted that it would be the first in the Nigeria film industry that would be filmed entirely on a train.

Ofime said that Native Media was a multi award winning television Production Company with ten years existence and has carved a niche in producing quality and original African stories for an ever-dynamic television audience.

 

(NAN)

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Roy Murray-Bruce Appointed Chairman of Silverbird Group

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May 21, 2026

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The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has announced the appointment of Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of the organisation, succeeding him after decades of leadership at the helm of the company.

Ben Murray-Bruce made the announcement on Thursday through his official X handle, where he described Roy Murray-Bruce as a seasoned leader with more than four decades of experience in corporate leadership, governance, and strategic development.

According to him, Roy Murray-Bruce previously served as President of Silverbird Group and played a major role in the growth and expansion of the organisation across several sectors, including television, radio broadcasting, cinemas, retail, and property development.

He also credited Roy Murray-Bruce with contributing significantly to the development of Cineplex culture in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, helping position Silverbird as one of the leading entertainment brands on the continent.

Ben Murray-Bruce expressed confidence in the new chairman’s ability to lead the company into another phase of growth and innovation, stating that the organisation would continue to uphold its tradition of excellence and industry leadership across Africa.

Silverbird Group remains one of Africa’s leading diversified conglomerates, with business interests spanning media, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, and strategic investments across Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Kellyrae Emerges Winner Of BBNaija Season 9

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October 7, 2024

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Kellyrae on Sunday was crowned the winner of this year’s Nig Brother Naija Season 9, taking home the grand prize of N60 million, an SUV, and other rewards.

He pipped fellow housemate Wanni who emerged runer-up and Onyeka. who emerged as the second runner-up.

Kellyrae now joins the likes of last season’s All-Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniya (Gen Z Baddie) to claim the grand prize.

Regarded as Nigeria’s most anticipated TV show, this season’s theme ”No Loose Guard”, which premiered on July 24, 2024, welcomed 14 pairs of housemates,

However, only one pair and six individual contestants made it to the final.

The other finalists were Victoria, Ozee, Sooj, Nelly, and Anita.

The top 8 Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestants
This year’s edition had an unusual twist as the participants were required to apply in pairs.

Among the eight finalists, Kellyrae, Victoria, and Wanni were considered favourites by many viewers to make the top three and earn final podium spots

The finale was a star-studded affair, featuring performances from popular artistes Joseph Akinfewa-Donus, aka Joeboy, and Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly referred to as Qing Madi.

 

 

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How Gospel Musician, Aduke Gold Died

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August 14, 2024

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The Chairman of Yemi Sonde Media Group, owner of the popular radio, YES FM, Mr Yemi Sonde, has revealed what led to the death of the popular Gospel musician Aduke Gold.

The news of her passing filtered in in the midnight on Tuesday while the cause of her death was unknown as of the time the news broke.

Mourning the gifted musician on a Radio Programme, Sonde disclosed that Aduke Gold died during fibroid surgery in the hospital.

He said, her cause of death was what many women had passed through and came out alive but Aduke Gold was unlucky.

Sonde said, “When I was about to sleep around 12 in the midnight, I saw the news on the social media, I could not believe it.

“I then picked my phone to call Aduke Gold. I called her like six times, she did not pick up.

“She went to do Fibroid Operation like any other woman but she could not come out of the theater alive. It is painful.”

 

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