Youths And More

South Australia is set to shine at the   2024 Logie Awards , with three South Australian made and SAFC supported productions scoring nominations across two categories. Two of the six nominees for Best Children’s Program are South Australian: animated Netflix and NITV series  Eddie’s Lil’ Homies  from SA director  Arthur Moody  and SA co-director  Luke Jurevicius , produced by  Sophie Byrne , former Adelaide AFL legend  Eddie Betts  and  Anna Scullie ; and the second season of puppet-based ABC series  Beep and Mort  from SA’s  Windmill Pictures , directed and produced by SA’s  Rosemary Myers , produced by SA’s  Kaye Weeks , and co-written by SA’s  Simon Butters The SAFC congratulates the entire creative teams behind these great productions! All three are available to watch on streaming now – just click each title above for more information. The Logies are the Australian television industry’s annual celebratio...

  Youth leaders from various ethnic groups across Nigeria have united to demand the immediate dismissal of   Mele Kyari , Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NNPCL ), accusing him of obstructing efforts to repair indigenous refineries and impeding the launch of the Dangote refinery. Their call was outlined in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Nigeria Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Council Worldwide. The communique, endorsed by leaders including Comrade Terry Obeih of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council, Alhaji Balarabe Rufai from the Northern Youth Congress, and Mazi Okwu Nnabuike of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, criticises Kyari for actions perceived as detrimental to Nigeria’s refining capacity and economic prospects. This demand coincides with allegations from Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, who accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of hindering th...

  Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections,   Peter Obi , has urged stronger efforts to combat drug abuse in Nigeria. Obi, who shared a post on X in commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024 on Wednesday, highlighted the link between drug abuse and crime, moral decline, and health hazards. The former Governor of Anambra state noted that drug abuse is most common among Nigerian youth due to economic hardship and unemployment. He stressed the need for government investment in prevention and rehabilitation to achieve a drug-free nation He wrote: “Today is set aside by the global community to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It is a day set out to strengthen actions that will rid the society of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. “It is also a day that reminds us of the need to direct more concerted efforts towards preventing drug abuse and guiding ...

  TENCENT E-SPORTS launches “Empower Esports Worldwide Series” to help the globalization of the esports industry Mars Hou, the general manager of TENCENT E-SPORTS, stated during the live broadcast that riding the wave of globalization, esports has gained influence among an increasingly broad demographic and has consequently garnered recognition and support from numerous countries and organizations worldwide. The development of industries does not follow a linear, continuous path, and the deepening of globalization will propel industry onto a new era. The challenges brought by cultural differences, the relationship between esports and sports, organization and operation, and changes in industry structure will inevitably become questions that all global esports practitioners must confront and ponder. Mars Hou emphasized that the capabilities of a company are always limited, and TENCENT E-SPORTS hopes to work with industry partners more than ever before to explore effective paths for g...

World Vitiligo Day: A Platform for Advocacy World Vitiligo Day serves as a powerful platform to advocate for people with vitiligo in several key ways. World Vitiligo Day isn't just a date on the calendar, it's a global movement dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for people with vitiligo, and fostering a strong sense of community. Every June 25th, we unite under the color purple, not just for awareness, but to celebrate the remarkable journey we share. Raising Public Awareness Vitiligo, an autoimmune condition causing pigment loss in patches of skin, is often shrouded in mystery. World Vitiligo Day tackles this by launching public awareness campaigns. Imagine vibrant purple billboards showcasing the beauty of diverse skin tones; social media bursts with the hashtag #WorldVitiligoDay, filled with personal stories and informative infographics; educational events held at universities, community centers, and even dermatology clinics bridging the knowledge gap. By educating t...

 Amagi   the leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and Connected TV (CTV), today announced that after rigorous testing of multiple vendors, Lionsgate has chosen Amagi to be its partner for FAST playout and deliveries globally. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Amagi's cutting-edge cloud technology to scale Lionsgate's content delivery capabilities globally and enable the launch of new channels at an unprecedented pace. "Our partnership with Amagi has enabled us to further lean into FAST, quickly scale up our channel lineup, and optimize monetization of content from across our library — all while delivering viewing experiences that look and feel like TV," said  Chase Brisbin , EVP of International SVOD Sales and Head of Global Channels at Lionsgate. "We're now managing a large FAST portfolio, including recently launching two new channels –  Nash Bridges  and The Conners – with more to come in both the  U.S.  and internationa...