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Child Adoption: Lagos Considering Review Of Adoption Processes

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Child Adoption: Lagos Considering Review Of Adoption Processes

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has said that the government is considering the review of its adoption processes to meet with current realities and align with global best practices.

The Commissioner disclosed this recently at a meeting with Family Court Judges, Magistrates and other stakeholders in the Child Development sector.

According to her, the state government, after identifying some gaps in its adoption process across the existing Family Court, decided to meet all relevant stakeholders for the harmonization of ideas towards best practices in child adoption procedures.

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Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf

Akinbile-Yussuf explained that the aspect of adoption processes being considered for review included the facilitation of adoption process, particularly in the area of securing an Adoption Order, Discharge of Care Order, among other processes involved in the adoption of babies.

The Commissioner said, “There is need to enshrine a culture of uniform practices by Courts and Magistrates in the Discharge of Care Order, also the police officers in charge of writing “Police Extracts” should be professionally trained so that needed information would be available to courts when presiding over matters that affect children.”

Speaking on the outcome of a recent monitoring visit to some children on international adoption in Europe, America and other countries, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the condition and conduct of the adoptees from the State.

She added that the visit afforded the state government delegates to share knowledge with other care givers in developed climes, affirming that the State is on the right track in its adoption processes and that the children still believe in Nigeria and are willing to contribute their quota to the development of the country.

Akinbile-Yussuf advocated the discouragement of institutionalization of children in orphanages, saying that children who grew under family setting were at better advantage than those who were left to bond with other children in orphanages where they would be under strict monitoring.

“Orphanage is not the best for child development, it is ideal for children to grow with their parent and under the supervision of family members” the commissioner stated.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola added that the state government remained committed to reducing the bureaucracies associated with adopting a child especially when it bothered on international adoption such that the existing relationship between Lagos State Government and other developed countries would be strengthened to attract interested and qualified international adopters.

He expressed the belief that the review would bring a new beginning into Court systems, adding that the resolutions reached with the adoption stakeholders would aid the ongoing review of the Child Rights’ Law.

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Queen Lateefah Earns N333.7 Million, Ascends To Nollywood’s Top Box Office Rankings

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First and foremost, Wumi Toriola’s film ‘Queen Lateefah‘ has achieved remarkable success, surpassing ₦300 million at the box office and securing its position among Nollywood’s top-performing films.

Subsequently, the film joins other blockbuster successes such as ‘Ajosepo’ (₦257.2 million) and ‘Ajakaju’ (₦252.8 million). Moreover, ‘Queen Lateefah’ now stands as the seventh highest-grossing Nollywood movie to date.

Additionally, it holds the distinction of achieving the highest earnings for a non-December release, a period typically known for peak box office performance.

Throughout its theatrical run, the film has consistently broken records. Initially, it garnered ₦57 million in its opening weekend.

Furthermore, within just three weeks of its premiere, the film exceeded the ₦200 million milestone. By mid-October, consequently, the box office receipts had accumulated to ₦216 million.

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Under the distribution of Cinemax and the direction of Adeoluwa Owu, the film presents a compelling narrative. Specifically, it follows Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman who portrays herself as a world traveller with high social status.

However, her encounter with Jide Rhodes, a 35-year-old businessman, eventually exposes her carefully constructed facade.

In contrast to her claims, Lateefah emerges from a background of extreme poverty as the only child of an illiterate mother.

Finally, the film features a stellar ensemble cast including Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Manuel, Elvina Ibru, Enioluwa, and Gbugbemi Ejeye.

As a result of these combined elements – compelling storyline, strong performances, and strategic release timing – ‘Queen Lateefah’ continues to demonstrate the growing commercial potential of Nollywood productions.

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Bruno Mars Breaks All-Time Spotify Monthly Listener Record For The Second Time

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Bruno Mars now commands 130 million monthly Spotify listeners, shattering the platform’s previous record.

The Grammy winner achieved this milestone following the release of his recent collaborations: ‘Die With A Smile‘ featuring Lady Gaga and his appearance on Rose’s track ‘APT’.

These new singles mark Mars’ first musical releases since his collaboration with Anderson Paak on their Grammy Album of the Year-winning project ‘An Evening With The Silk Sonic’ in 2021.

The stellar performance of these tracks has propelled him past The Weeknd’s previous record of 120 million monthly listeners.

The Weeknd had previously made history as the first artist to attract 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The Canadian superstar then broke his own record by reaching an impressive 120 million listeners.

As of November 13, 2024, Bruno Mars leads the Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners, demonstrating his enduring appeal and growing global fanbase.

His achievement reflects both the success of his recent releases and his consistent ability to connect with audiences worldwide.

The record-breaking numbers showcase the expanding reach of streaming platforms and Mars’ commanding presence in the digital music landscape.

Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners as of November 13, 2024.

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Burna Boy Makes Spotify History With Record-Breaking Albums

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Burna Boy has achieved another milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist with two albums exceeding 1 billion Spotify streams. His album ‘African Giant‘ recently crossed the 1 billion stream mark, joining ‘Love, Damini‘ which commands 1.3 billion streams.

The release of ‘African Giant’ in 2019 followed Burna Boy’s global breakthrough, sparked by his viral hit single ‘YE’ from his 2018 album ‘Outside’. The album cemented Burna Boy’s position as Africa’s musical ambassador on the world stage.

‘African Giant’ produced several standout hits, with ‘On The Low’ and ‘Gbona’ earning platinum certifications in France. The album showcases other powerful tracks including ‘Anybody’, ‘Dangote’, ‘Omo’, ‘Killin Dem’ featuring Zlatan, and ‘Gum Body’ featuring Jorja Smith.

On Spotify, ‘On The Low’ leads the album’s streaming numbers with 304 million plays. ‘Gbona’ follows with 185 million streams, while ‘Anybody’ has accumulated 90 million streams.

‘Love, Damini’ stands as Burna Boy’s most commercially successful album to date. The breakout hit ‘Last Last’ dominates with 451 million Spotify streams, while ‘For Your Hand’, the collaboration between Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran, has gathered 289 million streams.

These streaming achievements strengthen Burna Boy’s position as Nigeria’s and Africa’s leading musical export. He continues to break new ground for African music on the global stage, setting records and expanding the reach of the continent’s sound worldwide.

The artist’s success demonstrates the growing global appeal of African music, with Burna Boy leading the charge in bringing Nigerian and African sounds to international audiences. His achievements pave the way for future African artists to reach similar heights on global streaming platforms.

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