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Meet the new Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba

Ag. IGP Suleiman Abba was on August 1, announced as the new Inspector General of Police. He formally took over from IGP MD Abubakar who assumed office on the 25th January, 2012. A native of Jigawa state, IGP Abba is a graduate of History and Law from the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.
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Best Of Nollywood Awards 2014: See who and what made the nominees list

The 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards will be held on October 4th in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and the nominees have been revealed. Take a look and see if your favourite actors/actresses and your movies made the cut.

Nominees

(1.)  Best Actor in A Leading Role (English)
Kanayo O. Kanayo – Apaye
Joseph Benjamin- Don’t Cry for me
Gbenga Akinnade- Render to Ceaser
Tope Teleda- A Mile from Home
Femi Jacobs- The Meeting
Bob Manuel Udokwu- Dining with a Long Spoon

(2.) Best Actor in A Leading Role (Yoruba)
Odunade Adekola- Ina Loju Ekun
Niyi Johnson- Oritoke
Yinka Quadri- Aremo Ite
Muyiwa Ademola- Eja Nla
Femi Adebayo- Fifehanmi

(3) Best Actor in A Leading Role (Hausa)
Yakubu Mohammed- Duniya Han
Sani Danja- Byrin Zuciya
Ibrahim Maishunk- Aduniya
Adam A Zango- Ruwan Jakara
Sadik Sani- Hadarin Gabas

(4.) Best Actor in A Leading Role (Igbo)
Okey Bakasi- Onye Ozi

(5) Best Actress in A Leading Role(English)
Omoni Oboli- Being Mrs Elliot
Ivie Okubaye- Black Silhouette
Mary Lazarus- Don’t Cry for Me
Clarion Chukwura- Apaye
Chidi Mokeme’s girlfriend- Our Difference
Ijeoma Grace Agu- Misfit

(6) Best Actress in A Leading Role (Yoruba)
Bimbo Osin- Feresisemi
Yewande Adekoya- Kudi Klepto
Bidemi Kosoko- Kori Koto
Sheyi Asekun- Fifehanmi
Iyabo Ojo- Silence

(7.) Best Actress in A Leading Role (Igbo)
· Ngozi Igwebike- Onye Ozi

(8) Best Actress in A Leading Role (Hausa)
Fati Washa- Bancik
Fati laden- Byrin Zuriya
Nafisat Abdullahi- Ruwan Jakara
Asmau Abubakar- Hadarin Gabas

(9.) Best supporting Actor (English)
Sidney Esiri- Last 3 Digits
Chidozie Nzeribe- A Mile From Home
Ayo Maku- Being Mrs Elliot
Kalu Ikeagwu- Blue Flames
Femi Jacobs- Dream Walker

(10.) Best Supporting Actress (English)
Mercy Johnson- Hustlers
Uru Eke- Dining with a Long Spoon
Evelyn Sin- Seven Rivers
Rita Dominic- The Meeting
Nse Ikpe Etim- Dream Walker

(11) Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)

Razak Olayiwola- Sanbe
Dele Odule- Kori-koto
Muyiwa Ademola- Oritoke
Tamilore Martins- Kudi Klepto
Jamiu Azeez- Orofo

(12) Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba)
Biola Segun-Willams- Silence
Fathia Balogun- Ina Loju Ekun
Biodun Okeowo- Orofo
Ayo Adesaya- Sanbe
Odunayo Agoro– Osunfunke

(13) Most Promising Actor
Jamiu Azeez
Tamilore Martins
Temisan Etsede
Sidney Esiri

(14) Most Promising Actress
Ivie Okubaye
Ijeoma Agu
Jackie Idumogu
Oyinka Elebuibo

(15) Best Child Actor
Olamide Davids- Black Silhouette
Chisom Okusua- Mama Africa
Elitim Wari- Apaye
D’Kachy Emelonye- Onye Ozi

(16) Best Child Actress
Carol Micheal- Apaye
Toyin Eniola- Oritoke
Chinny Okemuo- Onye Ozi
Pricillia Ojo- Silence

(17) Movie of the Year
Apaye
A Mile from Home
The Meeting
First Cause
Silence

(18) Comedy of the Year
I come Lagos
Onye ozi
30 Days in Atlanta
Our lucky Day

(19) Movie with the best Social Message
Oritoke
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Black Silhouette
Our Difference
Dream Walker
First Cause

(20.) Movie with the Best Special Effect
A Mile from Home
Aduniya
Seven Rivers
The Origin
Ina loju Ekun

(21) Best Kiss in a movie
Gabriel Afolayan and Jackie Idumogu-First Cause
Majid and Beverly Naya – Forgetting June
Joseph Benjamin and Ini Edo – Perfect Plan
Monalisa Chinda and Lugo Tourton– Lagos Cougar
Blossom Chukwujeku and Ini Edo-Knocking on Heaven’s Door

(22)  Best use of Make up in a movie
Seven Rivers
Kudi Klepto
Cobra
Mama Africa
Aremo Ife

(23) Best Cinematography
Osunfunke
Apaye
Being Mrs. Elliot
The Meeting
30 Days in Atlanta

(24.) Screenplay of the Year
A Mile from Home
The Meeting
Secret Room
Render to Ceaser
Silence

(25.) Best Short Film
Brave
Wages
Not Right
New Morning
Living Funeral
Alpha Mum

(26.) Best Documentary
Fatai Rolling Dollar
Bad Budgeting for Development
Seeds of Growth

(27) Best TV Series
Lekki Wives
The Johnsons
Dear Mother
New Horizon
Happy Family

(28.) Best Edited Movie
Apaye
A Mile from Home
Last 3 digits
Silence

(29.) Best Use of Food in a Movie
Being Mrs. Elliot
Apaye
Seven Rivers

(30.) Movie with the Best Sound
Osunfunke
Render to Ceaser
Apaye
Being Mrs. Elliot
The Meeting

(31.)  Movie with the Best production design
Being Mrs. Elliot
Apaye
Seven Rivers
Iyawo Osun
Osunfunke

(32.)  Director of the Year
Eric Aghimien- A Mile for Home
Desmond Eliiot- Apaye
Mildred Okwo- The Meeting
Dj tee- Osunfunke
Alex Mouth- Silence

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Ebola Virus: "Jim Iyke must be quarantined before returning to Nigeria"- Beat FM OAP

And that’s just the basic truth. No chances. That Ebola virus of a thing is so scary. OAP, Dami of the ‘DamiBants’ programme on Beat FM has joined thousands of people calling for actor, Jim Iyke who was in Liberia few days backk to be quarantined before he comes back to Nigeria.

‘Jim Iyke or not, he gotta be screened’, she wrote on her twitter page.

Credit: NET

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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's son becomes the youngest music producer in Africa+ records over 60 beats

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. At age 15, renowned actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s son, MJ Ekeinde has emerged the youngest music producer in Africa. He’s ready to take the music industry by storm.
He has over 60 beats to his credit and has recorded about 8 artistes. MJ, whose moniker is Captain E aspires to be a pilot like his father. And he plans to go to aviation school at age 18.
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Suspended Nigerian weightlifter, Chika Amalaha to face hearing after failing second test.

Nigerian teenage weightlifter Chika Amalaha who won gold in the women’s 53kg category of the Commonwealth Games and was suspended after failing doping test (her ‘A’ sample which she provided on July 25 revealed traces of diuretics and masking agents) is set to face hearing.
Her ‘B’ sample tested at a laboratory in London on July 30 also revealed traces of diuretics and masking agents, backing up the initial finding of the doping control.
Mike Hooper, Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Executive said, “I can report that the analysis on the Nigerian weightlifting Chika Amalaha’s B sample has been completed, and this has confirmed the analysis and finding of the A result.”
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Rapper, Vector writes open letter to former record label, YSG Entertainment.

Rapper, Vector Tha Viper and his record label, YSG Entertainment have put their turbulent relationship behind them. Recall that last year february, the label got a court injunction against him for breach of contract. The ‘Angeli ton pinre’ crooner and the label have however entered into a settlement to have the injunction lifted. Below is an open letter of apology to them.
Dear Fans and Media Reps:
Apology Letter to YSG Entertainment Limited.
I hope this meets you well. It is no secret that the last 12 months have been the most turbulent of my music career. With regards to the lingering issues about which I have been mute, I, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun popularly known to you as Vector Tha Viper, wish to state the following;
      YSG Entertainment Ltd without any doubt, gave me the platform to show case my talent to the world. It is true we had misunderstandings on issues concerning my engagement with them.
    There’s an existing Federal High Court injunction preventing me from doing what I love to do and this serves me and my fans no good. However, we have entered into a settlement to have the injunction lifted.
     That by reason of irreconcilable differences, my Record Contract Agreement with YSG Entertainment Ltd has been aborted.
That being said, in the spirit of good faith and a show of unreserved commitment to settle these issues amicably out of court, I have sought and obtained permission from the label to pay off the discounted recoupable expenses as contained in the Terms of Settlement in this regards.
I would also like to apologize to the management of YSG Entertainment Ltd for any embarrassment occasioned by my conduct and whatever damage it may have suffered as a result of the slander and libel as portrayed by the media in this regard. These issues were exaggerated by the media as I hold YSG Entertainment Ltd in high esteem. I also appreciate the leniency afforded me by discounting the recoupable expenses for me.
I wish the company well in all their endeavors.
Thank you.
Signed:  
Olanrewaju David Ogunmefun.
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Family releases Late Dora Akunyili's burial arrangements

And the Amazon goes home! She came! She fought hard! And she conquered! She still lives in the hearts of the soulds she’s touched. The family of former NAFDAC DG Dora Akunyili have released details of her burial arrangements. The ex information minister who breathed her last on Saturday, June 7, 2014, after a two-year battle with cancer will be buried on Thursday, 28th August, 2014.
The burial arrangements which is signed by her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, was posted on her Facebook wall. He also expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their love and support. “This has gone a great way in helping us to cope with the monumental loss of our precious gem, my beloved wife, Dora,” he added.
The burial arrangements start with a Christian Wake-Keep at No. 2A, Bishop Onyeabor St., G.R.A. Enugu, holding from from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22.
A Night of Tributes will take place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Monday, August 25, while a Mass would be held for her at Pro-Cathedral Catholic Church, Abuja, by 10:00 a.m. the next day, August 26.
After the Church Service, Dora’s body would leave for Enugu, where there would be a Mass at KSJ Temple at 4:00 p.m. After a High Requiem Mass at Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, at 9:00 a.m. the next day, Wednesday, August 27, Dora’s body would be taken to UNCOMA Hall, College of Medicine, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, for Final College Assembly to start from 11:30 a.m.
The body would then be taken to Awka for Anambra State Government activities, then to Dora’s father’s house in Nanka, before being returned to her husband’s house at Agulu for a Vigil Mass/Wake-Keep.
On Thursday, August 28, Dora’s body would lie in state at John Chike Akunyili’s Compound before leaving for Agulu Town Hall, then Madonna Catholic Church, Agulu, for a Requiem Mass to hold by 10:00 a.m. Interment would take place at her husband’s family compound, John Chike Akunyili’s Compound, at 1:30 p.m.
May her soul continue to find repose. Amen!
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Photos from the maiden edition of The Nigerian Entertainment Health Insurance Convention

The first edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Convention held to a thunderous applause on Tuesday July 22, 2014 at the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. It was indeed a child of necessity as top dignitaries from different walks of life graced the event and made indelible contributions to the commencement of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme.

Present at the event were DG of NAFDAC-Dr Paul Orhii who gave the keynote address, The Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme- Dr Femi Thomas and MDs of top insurance companies. The Nigerian entertainment industry was also well represented at the event, as attendees covered the comedy, movies, music and other sectors respectively.

Present at the event were; Daddy Showkey, Omawumi, J Martins, Adewale Ayuba, Koffi, Jenifer Eliogu, Terry G, Okey Bakassi, Saidi Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Edi Lawani, Tee A, Grace Amah, Joseph Benjamin, Ngozi Nwosu, and many more. The event which was put together by Nigerian Entertainment Industry Lecture Series (NEILS) was hosted by veteran comedian, Julius Agwu.

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Photo: Former Asa instrumentalist on the run in South Africa over alleged fraud of fellow Nigerians

(So I got this mail about a Nigerian named Tokunbo Odubanjo who is being wanted in South Africa for defrauding a lot of Nigerians. Read on)

Tokunbo Odubanjo, a popular percussionist who has worked with the likes of ASA, Steve Rhodes Orchestra and kunle Ayo to name a few is on the run in the Republic of South Africa over an alleged scam of fellow Nigerians.

The said instrumentalist is reported to have defrauded a fellow Nigerian instrumentalist of R38, 100Rands equivalent to N647, 700 in Nigeria currency and at that, the SA Police are on his trail for a prompt deportation. It is reported also that its not the first time Tokunbo who moved to the republic two years ago is involved and reported for such act.

He has been reported severally for scamming his fellow countryman who

is new or been to S.A for the first time.

No one knows his precise location at the moment but the S.A Police are on his radar according to the last victim.

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