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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended inauguration of its national Finance Committee. The inauguration was initially scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2013 but was suspended indefinitely. A statement signed by Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Olisa Metuh said a new date for the event will be announced in due course.He said the party reached the decision to suspend the inauguration after a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC). Although no reason was given for suspension of the inauguration, but many believed that it is connected with the crisis which arose from the convention held last weekend in…
Forbes, leading international and financial journal has named Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy among the top 10 most bankable/richest artistes in Africa. By this rating, the music producer remains number two in Africa and number one in Nigeria. This list, which was compiled in conjunction with the music channel, Channel O, used factors such as endorsement, popularity, show rating, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence and influence among others From the list, Akon, the American-based Senegalese R&B crooner was named Africa’s richest musician. Don Jazzy was born on November 26, 1982, better…
Chairman Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has brought the attention of the National Assembly to the need to make adequate provisions for royalty when budgeting for government owned broadcast stations to enable them meet up with their obligations to pay royalties for use of musical works. Okorojo made the remarks while speaking at an occasion to mark World Music Day put together by Nigeria Music Industry Coalition. He said he will no longer accept a situation where government owned stations will continue with open stealing of intellectual property of creative people adding that that music remains a critical component of…
Real Madrid has signed the world’s most expensive player, Gareth Bale for $132 million from Tottenham Hotspur. The amount is higher than the $120 million, the club paid to buy Christiano Ronaldo. By that huge amount, Bale, 24 will be earning a total sum of $400,000 a month, which translates to about $56,000 a day. Speaking on Aljazeera the player said he is excited about the new deal, adding the he wants to succeed and he is 100 percent sure to win things. “Christian Ronaldo is the reason I wanted to come here, it will be an honour to play…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola today received a donation of 25 Toyota patrol Vans from MTN Nigeria to the State Security Trust Fund, expressing the hope that Nigerians would one day understand the necessity for a much more formal participation of States and Local Governments in the management of security. The Governor who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja during a courtesy visit by the management of MTN Nigeria led by its Managing Director, Mr Michael Ikpoki and the subsequent handover of the 25 patrol vans, added that there are 108 divisional Police headquarters in Lagos currently and that…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has debunked reports that he has shortlisted five candidates to succeed him as governor of Lagos State. Fashola who spoke in an interview described as ridiculous, the front page report in a Lagos-based newspaper, not Newswatch, yesterday which claimed he had drawn up a shortlist of five candidates who could possibly succeed him. “The first thing to say is that I did not compile any list whether a shortlist or a long list and I think the Saturday Sun newspaper has acted perhaps irresponsibly and I think they had an opportunity if indeed…
Paul Obazele is President Edo Filmmakers Association of Nigeria(EFAN). A reputable actor of so many years and filmmaker, Obazele bares his mind on why he feels that lawmakers and government officials are involved in piracy, and way out of the impasse in AGN. Excerpts. The Presidency seems to have began the process of releasing the N3 billion it promised for the development of Nollywood, what are you doing to take advantage of this opportunity? I will benefit, Royal Pictures is there, Royal Pictures is a production company, it will tap into it, we have the Edo Filmmakers Association of Nigeria(EFAN),…
It is common knowledge that the task of churning out a constitution is not an easy one; hence those saddled with such responsibility approach it with a lot of seriousness, but with the knowledge that no matter how perfect the final document might turn out, it will at some point in time be subjected to an amendment and that has been the fate of many constitution. Even the constitution of the United States of America, often referenced by nations at the outset of making a home grown document is said to have undergone 27 amendments, since June 21, 1788 when…
Chairman Lagos State Chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi has been appointed into one of the committees organising the 2013 Olokun Festival. Chief promoter of the festival Otunba Gani Adams made the revelation at a ceremony in Lagos . He said Aganbi was chosen as a member of the committee base on recommendation he received and his track records in events planning and project management. “We are sure he will bring some added value, innovations and dept to this year’s Olokun festival. Our culture has the procedures for law and order, a decent marital process, trade…
Executive Secretary Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) Mr Dele Balogun on Thursday unveiled the police arm of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), tagged AGN Police at the monthly congress of the association. Balogun praised the initiative, stressing that it is in line with government’s plan to sanitize film making in the state. He commended Aganbi and his team for the innovation and promised to partner with them in their quest to make Lagos a true mega city. “This is a wonderful initiative indeed, for you to practice as a doctor you must belong to the Nigeria…