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The Lagos State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has called on the Senate to revisit the controversial Child Marriage bill currently pending in the upper house and delete sessions deemed to have been offensive and discriminatory against women. The AGN made the revelation at a press conference addressed by Chairman of the Lagos State chapter, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi, former chairman, Mr. Emeka Rising Ibe and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council. Speaking at the event, Aganbi expressed bitterness that ordinarily the child marriage is an issue that should agitate the mind of the…
The Lagos State Government this afternoon listed the elderly, pregnant women, children and people suffering from chronic illness as those vulnerable to the now dread, Coronavirus, warning them to stay away from Hajj this year. The Lagos State Government who made the announcement at a joint press conference addressed by Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, that of information, Mr. Remi Ibirogba and Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Alhaji Hakeem Bello in Lagos noted that the virus is not in Nigeria but that at least 90 people have been infected with it. Idris explained that the virus is…
First meeting summoned by elected Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi was held this afternoon at the usual venue for state meetings, Gabrielle Haile Selassie Hotel, Adetola, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos. As expected the meeting turned out to be one of the best ever recorded in terms of attendance in the history of the guild and quality of the people present at the meeting. Members of the state chapter who honoured the invitation include former President of the Guild, Emeka Ike, Rachael Oniga, former national Secretary, Emeka Rollas, former…
Former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conspicuously absent today at the 40th day Fidau prayers held for his late mother, Iyaloja General of Lagos, Alhaja Abibatu Mojagi in Lagos. His absence was however traced to pressing political matters but his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu was present at the occasion. Others at the event are Lagos State Governor Mr. Babatunde Fashola , the wives of South –West governors like Mrs. Sherifat Aregbesola, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun and Mrs. Florence Ajimobi. The Asoju Oba of Lagos Chief Molade Okoya Thomas , Hon. Yakub Balogun ,…
How many of us would want to date an only daughter of a queen who is protective and vicious? Not many would attempt it, notwithstanding the grand prospects. But Frank, a handsome young man from a humble background decides to give it a try after falling in love with Ella, the only daughter of Queen Sabina in the film, Queen of Terror. Ella, had invited Frank to the family home at the request of the queen, but it wasn’t a pleasant meeting for the visitor. But along the way Frank appeared to find favour in the eyes of the queen…
Not less than 20 films were pushed out this week by the Film and Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria(FVPMAN), with effect from Monday, 22 July, 2013. Leading the pack is Immortal Mission and Pot of Money. Others are My Life, Pot of Money, The Peoples Club, Painful Kingdom, Sorrows in Me, Game Masters and Eyes of the Eagle. Still in the list are The King Must Die, Tears in My Heart, National Experience, Painful Betrayal, Virgins Palace, The Ghost and the Princess, the Last Boys and Appolonia.
The Lagos State Government said yesterday that it has lost over N4.5billion which it would have realized from licensing and upgrading of hotels in the state. Commissioner for Tourism and Inter-governmental Relations, Mr. Oladisun Holloway made the revelation while speaking on the judgment secured by the Lagos State Government against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court. He emphasized that the judgment has stripped the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) of powers to regulate, register, license and grade the hospitality industry in states. Holloway who was flanked by Commissioner for Information Mr. Aderemi Ibirogba affirmed the judgment put to rest…
Nigeria’s external reserve has hit $47.99 billion as at July 18, 2013 from $43.83 billion as at the end of December 2012, representing a rise of US $4.16 billion or 9.49 percent year to year date the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The apex bank made the revelation in communiqué number 90, issued at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting which held from Monday to Tuesday, 23rd, 2013 in Abuja, signed by the Governor of the bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. The committee also expressed satisfaction with the single digit inflation recorded during the period under assessment.…
After several denials, Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele at the weekend, came out, confirming that her marriage with Kehinde Oloyede is indeed over. She made the confirmation through her publicist, Ayo Ola-Muhammed, Principal Consultant at NEECEE Entertainment, noting that she and her husband opted to go separate ways after due consultation and called on her fans to pray to God in her behalf. “On behalf of our client, star actress, Funke Akindele, we want to formally inform you that after due consultation and consideration, she has now separated from Mr. Kehinde Oloyede as his wife,” Ola-Muhammed’s said in the statement. Recall…
Barcelona Football Club has agreed to hire Gerardo Martino as new coach of the club. The 50-year-old, Argentine, led Newell’s Old Boys to the Argentina’s Clausura title last season but recently severed ties with the club. He has agreed to sigh a two-year contract at Barça where he will replace Tito Vilanova. Barça announced on Friday night that the 44-year-old Vilanova will step down for health reasons. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to appoint Gerardo Martino as the new coach of the football team for the next two seasons. This agreement is pending the drafting and signing of…