Photos : Senator Bukola Saraki reaches out to Rashidi Yekini's mum

According to a Facebook user (Enenche Comedian) Senator Bukola Saraki has reached out to Alhaja Sikiratu Yekini, the mum of the late football legend, Rashidi Yekini.

The Senator reportedly renovated her house, gave her funds for business and bought a tricycle for Yekini’s brother. (Check out Before and After pictures above)
This is coming two months after the octogenarian told PUNCH newspapers about her struggle for survival.

“I have been managing. It has not been easy at all. Since he died, I have not had substantial support. I have been surviving on the rent I collect from the house Rashidi built for me as well as the proceeds from my petty trade.  As you can see here, I sell bread, biscuits and some other household cooking materials. I use the rent to do some little repairs on the house and also to find at least a meal a day or more depending on what the day brings.” She revealed.

Mercy Aigbe launches website and mobile app

2016 has certainly been an amazing year for Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry. Less than a month after she was unveiled as a brand ambassador of ICT company, Edalaf Brothers and released her latest movie project, ‘Victims’ on DVD, the fashion entrepreneur has unveiled her website (mercyaigbegentry.com) and mobile app.
The app which was designed by Edalaf Brothers will offer access to her exclusive photos, videos, Fashion styles, sneak peak of her films and other projects. Fans will also have the opportunity to sign up and interact with one another, post pictures and comments to mention a few.
The app can be downloaded on Google Playstore : Mercy Aigbe-Gentry

Osas and Gbenro Ajibade's 2- month old daughter now owns a Range Rover Evoque

Nollywood actors, Osas and Gbenro Ajibade’s 2-month old daughter, Azariah is now a proud owner of an ultra-luxury ride, Range Rover Evoque. courtesy of her godfather, Karo Ekewenu; a Marine Development ambassador for Delta State government.
Gbenro shared the news on his instagram page. ‘So I just landed Naija and was invited to AMBAVILLE by the great @karowenu. @officialosas he gifted his goddaughter Azariah this!!!!! God bless you bro. The best godfather ever!!!!And he said we just got started.’

2-month old? Lemme think about my life a little pls!

2face Idibia named youth ambassador for National Youth Council Of Nigeria

Nigerian music star, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has been conferred as Youth Ambassador for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The celebrated music star was issued his certificate of conferment during the International Youth Day celebration which took place at the Samuel Ogebemudia Stadium, Edo State.

Prior to his conferment, 2Baba on the 11th of August, 2016 spearheaded a ‘VOTE NOT FIGHT’ campaign session which held at the Youth Centre in Benin, Edo State. He spent the day sensitizing the youth on the need to remain peaceful during and after the forthcoming electoral process. 

2Baba spoke at length to the youth, on the need to refuse being lured into violence by power hungry politicians and enjoined the gubernatorial elections candidates who were present at the session, to not adopt a do-or- die mentality towards the forthcoming elections. He further urged candidates to maintain the peace despite the result of the elections. The speech was met with a rousing applause from his audience after which he made both candidates and youth sign the VNF pledge form and make public statements to show their commitment to the VNF campaign.

The award winning songster also embarked on a media tour to propagate the message of non-violence during elections. This  followed  the very successful first phase of the ‘VOTE NOTFIGHT’ campaign.
His first stop was at the ITV studios where  he discussed the ideals of the ‘VOTE NOT FIGHT’ campaign with TV host, Emmanuel Akpolohor. He proceeded to Raypower 105.5fm studios also in Benin city, where he shed more light on the workshop and rally held on the 11th of August, 2016.

Kehinde Bankole signs new endorsement deal

Actress
Kehinde Bankole has been unveiled as the ambassador of an online shopping
company – Pumoh.  The talented thespian
made the announcement on her Instagram page today.
 A representative of the company said, ‘We consider Kehinde Bankole a fit and proper personality to market our
brand considering her principles and wealth of experience and the new ideas the
company is coming out with. Her personality aligns perfectly with our company’s
ideology,’
 

Adekunle Gold: The 'Golden King' releases new promo pictures

The Golden King by his own admission, rave of the moment artiste, Adekunle Gold has released new promotional pictures as one of his many strategies of branding with the keynote revolved around expressing all facets of his life.
As the pictures well represent, Adekunle Gold displays an unmistakable Afrocentric, cultural vibe From his beautifully patterned and colourful shirts to his golden coloured robe, there are discernible elements of his African identity. From his signature Adire to the map of Africa accessory on his neck, the identity of the singer is definitely unquestionable.
Most striking is the image where he appears donning a golden robe with musical instruments surrounding him. The contrast between the keyboard and the local drums make another emphatic statement.  
The artiste does not make any attempt to hide that there is foreign influence in his music but by the number of drums and other African musical instruments evident in the picture, there is no mistaking the fact that his Yoruba culture and African identity bears heavily upon his foreign influence.
Finally, one cannot but marvel at how he expresses the passion for his gift through the colourful images of him performing  and clutching his microphone . Adekunle Gold is one artiste that is determined to keep music and art lovers alike spellbound for a very long time!

Comedian Tee-A to mark 20th year on stage.

We almost cannot
believe humor merchant extraordinaire, Tunde ‘Tee- A’s Adewale career has
spanned two decades. The TV host will be celebrating his 20th
anniversary and launching the first ever Hand Book on being a
Master of Ceremony written by a Nigerian comedian. The book is  titled  LIFE OF AN MC … The Master of
Ceremonies handbook
.

Some of the variety of developments he
has spearheaded in the Nigerian comedy industry include recording the first
ever comedy CD in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Hosting the first sold out
comedy concert in Nigeria at The Muson Centre, First Comedian to open a
comedy Lounge and bar in Nigeria, First to produce an award winning
Comedy and variety TV show amongst others.

Source; thenet.ng

NHVMAS launches Leaving No Nigerian Behind (LeNNiB) campaign

The new HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) has launched the Leaving No Nigerian Behind (LeNNiB) campaign. 

According to the Group, “As you are aware, there is a global sense of urgency to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Leading to this is the need to reach the 90-90-90 target by 2020.
One of the slogans is ensure that no one is left behind in the HIV response. However we community advocates are deeply concerned that Nigeria may be left behind the drive to end the global HIV epidemic. We as community members therefore, out of a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, identify the strong need to push for all stakeholders to be accountability for the progress we make toward the 2020 and 2030 global targets.

Currently, we have about 3.4 million people living with HIV infection, 210,000 new infections annually, less than 10 million people taking a HIV test annually, only 30% PMTCT coverage, and less than 30% treatment coverage. There is also a decline in condom use, an increase in the number of adolescents with HIV infections including those newly infected with HIV as adolescents due to high sexual risk behaviour for HIV infection, and a whole lot more.

Yet Nigeria is one of the largest recipient of donor funds for its HIV response programmes. 

The new HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) shall be leading the Leaving No Nigerian Behind (LeNNiB) campaign leading up to 2020 and 2030. We shall work with partners nationally, regionally and internationally to demand that all respective actors in the HIV field, including we community actors as well, become more accountable to the HIV response. As a community, we shall develop an advocacy campaign making it very clear what our demands. These will clearly focus on targets jointly defined by stakeholders on what we want to do and how we plan to reach the 2020 and 2030 goals. We shall be holding stakeholders accountable for impacts in the both the HIV prevention and treatment landscape.
We are grateful for the little steps but we demand more. 

You will either love or hate Omotola Jalade in 'Alter Ego'

Tested and Trusted actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is shaking off her ‘good girl’ image and giving fans /audiences a glimpse of a new, daring side in a forthcoming movie titled, Alter Ego.

Speaking on the new project, the silverscreen Queen said,  ‘So I’m doing a shock project friends! I always strive to do projects that Move the narrative forward at different stages. Mortal inheritance, Blood sisters, Ije… We’re on to another one fam… However, with this project you will either Love me more or outrightly begin Hate me… I’m doing something I’ve never done, I’m … to be continued.‘
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