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Ministry of Defence Denies Gusau’s Resignation Rumor

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Ministry of Defence Denies Gusau’s Resignation Rumor

Earlier in the days rumors emanated as news on several media platforms (NewswireNGR excluded)  that Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, Lt Gen Aliyu Gusau has resigned.

Well, that story is false. The Ministry of Defence has released a concise statement through its Director of Press, Shehu Makai to that effect. The statement reads:

Our attention have been drawn to a media posting on the social network to the effect that the Honourable Minister of Defence, Lt Gen Aliyu Gusau has resigned; and wish to state, categorically, that the minister has not resign his appointment.

We thank all those that have called to verify the rumour and reassure you all that Lt Gen Aliyu Gusau remains the Minister of Defence.

Oby Ezekwesili, Waje, Princess Funmi Tejuosho Celebrate Womanhood @ The 100 Unsung Heroines Project Launch In Lagos

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Oby Ezekwesili, Waje, Princess Funmi Tejuosho Celebrate Womanhood @ The 100 Unsung Heroines Project Launch In Lagos

The Unsung Heroine project dedicated to the celebration and appreciation of the achievements of women in our society; launched on 7 March, 2014 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island.

The project will provide the opportunity for women in the society who have constantly been ignored and neglected to gain recognition for their achievements and strides. The project which is yearlong campaign will witness organizers visit various states of the Federation through villages and communities in search of women doing exceptional well in their various communities.

Visionary and project coordinator of the project; Bayo Omoboriowo said

“Nigeria women have exceptional stories. These women are fabric of society today, without whom we won’t be seated here today. I was amazed when I met a woman whom from the little profits she makes from the sale of bottled drinks, has been able to train her kids in schools outside the country.”

“Somewhere down the road in the archives of history, the events of today will be referred to as one of the events of our time that shaped womanhood.” Dr Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili speaking at the event said “Quality education for the girl child is not just as a tool for transforming them into human capital, but as a means of making them very effective decision makers .When women are able to make decisions effectively it has a very high collateral positive effect in the society and community she belongs to”.

Guests at the event included Princess Funmi Tejuosho, Chairman Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Finance, Benni Uche, Public Affairs Unit US Embassy, Ace Photographer, Aisha Augie –Kuta, Waje, Wana Udoabang, Osayi Oruene- Chairperson WIMBIZ, Pamela Schwoll – Wife of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Adebola Williams ,Founding Partner Red Media Africa- amongst many others.

Bayo Omoboriowo added

“Until we start celebrating these women who are doing great things we will be limiting the possibility of building other role models and upcoming heroines. We are doing this project to celebrate these women, let the world see and appreciate them. In doing so, we can thereby build more role models that will be contributing to National Development.”

The event also witnessed many of the unsung heroines in our society who have been neglected, part of whom was the popular Mama Makoko of the Makoko community in Lagos.

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EbonyLife TV Launches Two New Productions This Month Starring Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele & Uche Jumbo

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EbonyLife TV Launches Two New Productions This Month Starring Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele & Uche Jumbo

EbonyLife TV hosted a Media and VIP cocktail event at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos to premiere two new productions – New Horizon and Married to the game on March 7, 2014.
New Horizons is a powerfully emotional and pulsating flick that spotlights the plight of women across Africa who have to bear the pains of domestic abuse, a crime far too familiar but rarely spoken about.

Starring Nollywood’s hottest Divas, Funke Akindele, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal and Uche Jombo, New Horizons is the story of triumph over abuse of these four women from different walks of life who meet together within a self help group for women. They help each other get over and through their various challenges and arrive at a new horizon in their individual lives.

Executive Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu said

“I feel a huge sense of accomplishment at the premiere of New Horizons. As the world celebrates World Women’s Day tomorrow, March 8, we dedicate the short movie to all the women of Nigeria, Africa and the world at large who may be going through this terrible scourge. We are happy to put this dark subject on the table for discussion so that there can be hope for many. For us, it may be the premiere of the movie; but for all women of Africa, it may just be the beginning of a new era; an era of self-discovery, awareness, belief, hope and confidence.”

Guests at the premiere event included Tosyn Buknor, Ebuka Obi- Uchendu, Alex Ekubo, Oreka Godis, Noble Igwe, Yemi Alade, Ikechukwu, Adams Ibrahim, Zainab Balogun, Olisa Adibua, Lanre Olushola, and many more.

Married to the Game (MTTG), a suspense-filled, cutting edge drama thriller was also premiered at the event; starring Alex Ekubo and Leonora Okine as lead characters. The series was produced by EbonyLife TV and directed by Walter “Waltbanger” Taylor winner of AMVCA Best Short Film 2014.

Walter “Waltbanger” Taylaur said “Married to the Game is a roller coaster ride of a drama series; distinct in its blend of a cleverly crafted script, visually engaging cinematography and exceptional acting performances. It brings to African audiences a fresh and cutting edge approach to television viewing.”

The series tells a story of newlyweds Vincent and Gloria Coker who are headed toward a blissful future together. Gloria (Leonora Okine) marries Doctor Vincent (Alex Ekubo) in a bid to appease her father, who is unhappy because of her total lack of interest in becoming a doctor and inheriting his hospital. The tale, however, takes a new twist when the couple runs over a stranger after their wedding reception.

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Graphic Photos Of Bodies Being Recovered from Lagos Capsized Boat

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Graphic Photos Of Bodies Being Recovered from Lagos Capsized Boat

You have read about the 13 lives lost when a boat capsized in Lagos yesterday. If you missed it, check it out here
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Photo Credit: Sahara Reporters

Kennis Music Unlists Jaywon For Seeking Contract Termination

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Kennis Music Unlists Jaywon For Seeking Contract Termination
Jaywon has asked for a termination of his Kennis music contract and does not mind buying off the contract if need be

Kennis Music has now sent out a press release duly signed by its’ public affairs unit, asking all media outfits to quit playing the artiste’s songs till he buys out his contract.
Find the press statement below:

Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James aka Jaywon has written a letter via his lawyer requesting for his contract with Kennis Music to be terminated.

 JAYWON wrote, in the same letter, his readiness and willingness to pay off all costs therein accordingly.

Therefore, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, IBAN members and all broadcasters on all platforms are hereby advised to un-list the works (Either single performances or and collaborations) of Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James, aka, Jaywon from their respective rotational play lists until his (Jaywon) request to buy over his contract is fully completed to avoid litigation.

 Thanks.


SignedPublic Affairs UnitKennis Communications.
cc. Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria BON

COSEG Regrets Appointment of Suspected Murderer Of Bola Ige As Police Minister

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COSEG Regrets Appointment of Suspected Murderer Of Bola Ige As Police Minister

The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups (COSEG) considers the appointment of Mr. Jelili Adeshiyan as the Police Affairs Minister an insult to the Yoruba people. Mr Jelili Adesiyan has been linked to the death of the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige.

“It is also an attempt to shield him and his cohorts from prosecution over the death of the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige,” the group disclosed.

At the end of its monthly meeting where the state of the nation was discussed, the body through a statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Ifedayo Ogunlana and Rasak Olokoba described the appointment as an attempt to pervert the course of justice and also a disservice to the memory of Chief Bola Ige.

“A man, who is an aide of Senator Iyiola Omisore, known for violence and brigandage, cannot be trusted in such a position. He is still under investigation for the murder of Ige, yet he is a Minister in charge of a government agency.

“This calls to question the anti-corruption crusade of the Jonathan administration.”

“We have noticed the hatred President Jonathan has for our people. This is why a suspected murderer could be appointed as a Police Affairs Minister.”

The group regretted the hast confirmation of the minister who they consider a suspected murderer despite senators fro Osun stat opposing his nomination.

“We are confused on how a man standing trial for murder could have scaled the screening of the security as well as that of the Senate.

“It is also worrisome how our security system works if a suspected murderer, who has a case in court, could scale through security screening.

“This is why government has been unable to stop Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast,” the group said.

“The appointment of Adesiyan is not only mischievous, but also reckless, immoral, anti-people and a dangerous trend in the political development and appointments because he who asks for equity must come with clean hands.

“The appointment of Adesiyan is flawed. The Jonathan administration cannot continue to scorn the late Ige, an ex-Justice Minister.”

COSEG promised to resist any purported attempt by the President to use the Minister in rigging the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State.

Tambuwal: Boko Haram Sect Has Murdered Sleep & Deserve No Peace

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Tambuwal: Boko Haram Sect Has Murdered Sleep & Deserve No Peace

The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Honourable Aminu Tambuwal has urged the Federal Government to fight the Boko Haram sect more. He declared that the terrorists have murdered sleep and deserve no sleep themselves. In his speech titled, ‘One Massacre too many’, he asked the government to consider the call for state police.

He also recalled the killing of 59 students of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe State on the 25th of February by members of the Boko Haram sect. He said that day will always remain infamous in the history of Nigeria.

His statement read:

“When innocent, harmless and defenceless women and children become the targets of these heartless murderous bandits; when the lives of sleeping children are so callously snuffed out, it becomes clear that these agents of terror have murdered sleep and they henceforth deserve none.

“Whatever grievances the terrorists harbour against the government of Nigeria, Nigeria’s innocent children have nothing to do with it. Nigeria’s children bear no responsibility for either policy making or policy implementation in Nigeria.

“It is therefore an act of cowardice worthy of ringing condemnation to target the children to strike at those who are not only innocent but are also unable to strike back or defend themselves. There can be no reason, no justification and no acceptable excuse for this act of mindless brutality.

“Whatever message the terrorists set out to send to the Nigerian government has been drowned out by the cries for justice by the blood of these innocent martyrs.

“Today is not a day to apportion blames. It is a day for the expression of our sense of personal and national losses. But it is also a day for us to look for concrete solutions.”

He added, “What about integrating local security structures into the regular security windows of the Nigerian Police Force with the federal, state and local governments supporting them with necessary resources?

“ Is it perhaps time for us to revisit the idea of State Police?

“How do we develop an institutional framework for securing the land through a neighbourhood audit, where a tab is kept on every member and every housing structure whether completed or uncompleted?”

MASSOB Accuses Police Of Stage-Managing Enugu Government House Attack

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MASSOB Accuses Police Of Stage-Managing Enugu Government House Attack

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) was recently accused for the attack on Enugu State Government house last Saturday but in a twist of events, MASSOB  has accused their accusers, the Enugu State Police Command of actually carrying out the attack.

On Monday, the Enugu state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abubakar Adamu during a press briefing on Monday accused MASSOB of masterminding the attack.

MASSOB’s national director of information, Mr. Uchenna Madu in a press statement has now accused the police of stage-managing the attack.

Part of the statement reads:

“The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, wishes to inform Ndigbo and Biafrans in general that last week violence attack in Enugu Government House was not carried out by our members.

“The police allegations were baseless, it is an act of cowardice, and their intention is to tarnish our good, respected and acceptable image in Igbo land.

“The people Enugu State Commissioner of police gave their names are not our members, the whole drama is an arrangement of Enugu State Police Command thinking that MASSOB name should be brought to mud.

“The C. P. wants to create a negative impression that MASSOB is at war with Government. He wants the Federal Government and the international communities to see MASSOB as a dissident group, to equal MASSOB with BOKO HARAM”.

The statement claims MASSOB does not go about their activities during odd hours and had no plans of hoisting the Biafran flag in Government institutions:

 “The people that police claim they arrested carried their operations in the midnight, which portrayed them as criminals; MASSOB does not conduct activities in the odd hours, and we don’t have any plan or agenda of hoisting Biafra Flags in Government institutions.

“It is possible that politically sponsored persons or some groups that attached the name of Biafra to themselves can carry Biafra Flags or any other Biafra identities to cause such confusion and violent acts.

“The police command knew that the arrested persons are not MASSOB members but the C.P seized the opportunity to blackmail MASSOB because of his tribal and religions hatred on Ndigbo.

“No amount of their blackmail, allegations or wrong impression will deter MASSOB from Biafra actualization.

“MASSOB still remains the only pride and glory of Ndigbo and our people are solidly behind us as Yorubas and Hausa- Fulanis strongly supports O. P. C. and Boko Haram, respectively”.

Breaking: Lagos Boat Capsize, 13 Confirmed Dead

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Breaking: Lagos Boat Capsize, 13 Confirmed Dead

Reports just reaching us says 13 persons have been confirmed dead and 6 others rescued after a boat capsized last night in Lagos according to emergency rescue officials.

The boat reportedly capsized at the 4th Avenue, opposite 41 Road in Festac at about 11 PM and a distress call was sent to the Navy and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) asking for rescue.

NEMA told Channels Television that six people have been rescued from the boat while emergency rescue workers are still trying to save 5 others.

Details to follow…

Ex-Eagles Star, Mutiu Adepoju Begs Keshi To Give Osaze & IK Uche Another Chance

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Ex-Eagles Star, Mutiu Adepoju Begs Keshi To Give Osaze & IK Uche Another Chance

Former Super Eagles star, Mutiu Adepoju has pleaded with the Eagles coach and his former teammate, Stephen Keshi to forgive Osaze Odemwingie and IK Uche ahead of the Brazil 2014 World Cup coming up in months.

Adepoju believes that the current club forms of the duo shows that they deserve a call-up. He pleaded on their behalf.

Speaking to Goal.com, he said:

 “My dear friend Stephen Keshi needs to forgive the boy, Ike Uche and bring him back into the team for the 2014 World Cup preparations.

“Ike Uche has really done well in his club to deserve a call up. Keshi can re-assess him in the other friendly matches the Eagles will play.

“I will be happy if he can extend invitations to Osaze Odemwingie too now that he is also doing well with his club in England.
“I want Keshi to temper justice with mercy in the interest of Nigerian football. We must go to the World Cup with our best legs.”

Uche who was part of the Super Eagles squad at the AFCON 2013 has scored a dozen goals this season for his La Liga club, Villareal. Stoke City’s Odemwingie last featured for Nigeria in 2012.

President Jonathan Met Secretly With South West Opposition Governors Yesterday

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President Jonathan Met Secretly With South West Opposition Governors Yesterday

South West Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were involved in a closed door meeting with President Jonathan yesterday at Aso Rock, Abuja. The governors in attendance were: Babatunde Fashola (Lagos), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Rauf Aregbesola (Osun).

Some ministers were also in attendance at the meeting which lasted for over an hour. The ministers are: Minister of Communications and Technology, Omobola Johnson; Minister of State, FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide; Minister of State for Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro; and Minister of Police Affairs, Abduljelili Adesiyan.

At the end of the meeting, none of those in attendance revealed the agenda of the meeting to journalists.

Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola said the President’s spokesman would issue a press release if the President wants the details of the meeting to be made public.

Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi claimed the issues discussed were matters of national importance.

There is a suspicion however that the President promised the governors that he will not interfere in elections upcoming in Osun and Ekiti.

Fernerbache’s Match With Trabzonspor Called Off As Emenike Scores

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Fernerbache’s Match With Trabzonspor Called Off As Emenike Scores

Super Eagles’ weapon of mass destruction, Emmanuel Emenike scored his 9th goal this season in the Turkish league when his team Fernerbache locked horns with Trabzonspor. The Monday match which took place in Trabzon at the Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium was abandoned as a result of crowd trouble.

Emenike’s 23rd minute goal ensured the visitors were leading before the game was called off  minutes into added time at the end of the first-half after the referee had previously paused the game twice.

Fans threw objects into the pitch but the Fernerbache players escaped unhurt. The fans had a street-clash with the Police after the match

Fenerbache are currently on top of the table with 51 points from 23 matches just three points ahead of defending champions, Galatasaray, who have played a game more.

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