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Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, is confident the Nollywood film industry can become a cash flow for Nigeria if stakeholders play their cards right and maximize obvious opportunities.He told filmmakers at a mixer in Lagos State, that the creative industry is the perfect vehicle for Nigeria's goals of diversifying the economy.The governor noted that Nigeria is the dominant market on a continent whose share in the entertainment industry is rapidly growing globally. He said organizing the industry properly would ensure...

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the deadly Hamas attack and briefed him on several talks with leaders from the region and the Palestinian Authority.The Kremlin in a statement said the Israeli side was in particular informed of the essential points of telephone correspondences that took place on Monday, with the leaders of Palestine, Egypt, Iran, and Syria.According to Moscow, the discussion focused on the crisis situation resulting from the brutal...

West African regional bloc ECOWAS has warned candidates in Liberia’s recent elections against any premature declarations of victory and said it would crack down on instigators of violence.Liberians voted on October 10 on whether to re-elect football legend George Weah, for a second term as president, as well as choosing their new parliament.ECOWAS and the African Union (AU) congratulated the government and the election commission for the organization of a peaceful vote, marked by enthusiasm and a high participation rate.The...