Governor Ambode Commissions RCCG City of David's Ultramodern Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre and reopens It’s Charity shop

Dr Alonge cutting the ribbon of the new wing of the Hospital

The City of David Parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God under its Healing Stripes Hospital commissioned its expanded dialysis centre and a brand new dental unit. It also re-launched its popular charity shop, It’s New to Me.
 The dialysis centre and dental unit were commissioned by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Executive Governor of Lagos State, represented by Dr. Jemilade Adegoriola Longe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The Healing Stripes Hospital is a specialised health care facility where quality healthcare services are provided at subsidized rates. The Hospital was established in May 2010 as part of its Christian Social Reform. The hospital has attended to over 13, 000 patients 5, 482 patients have received care free of charge through the church welfare programme. The goal is to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible,affordable and reliable to the community.
The dialysis centre, which added 10 more machines to its operations, was opened in September 2013 to serve the needs of patients with kidney disease. Statistics show that 30 million Nigerians are suffering from
kidney disease. However, only 200 machines are available to serve them, far below the requirement of 12,000 machines. The expansion of the dialysis centre makes a contribution of filling the gap.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DEPARTS FOR FRANCE ON A 3-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris todAY Monday, September 14, 2015 for a three-day official visit to France at the invitation of President Francois Hollande.
According to a a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity),Femi Adesina,President Buhari was accompanied on the visit by the National Security Adviser, Major-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), the Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Ministries of Defence, Finance, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Industry, Trade and Investment as well as the Chief Executives of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.
"As the composition of his entourage indicates, President Buhari’s talks in Paris with President Hollande and other senior French Government officials will focus on the further strengthening and consolidation of ongoing bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and France in the areas of defence, security, trade and investments.
Apart from his scheduled meeting with President Hollande at the Elysee Palace on Monday evening,

FIFTY will have its Festival premiere on Saturday, 17th October 2015

EbonyLife Films gives us a Behind-the-Scenes peek into the highly anticipated feature, FIFTY. In this clip, we hear from all four principal characters played by Ireti Doyle, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Omoni Oboli respectively. We also hear from the Movie Director, Biyi Bandele and Executive Producer Mo Abudu.

The tight-knit cast and crew share their various experiences on set including Biyi Bandele reason’s for directing and his use of Lagos as the movie’s unofficial fifth character “FIFTY provided a chance to treat Lagos - a city I'm very fond of - as a living, thriving organism, and to showcase its complexities like never before.”

Delving into the trials and triumphs of these principal characters, FIFTY captures a few pivotal days in the lives of four Nigerian women at the pinnacle of their careers.

FIFTY will have its Festival premiere on Saturday, 17th October 2015, at the Vue 7 Cinema, London, and a special grand Nigerian premiere on the 13th of December 2015 at The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video to get an extended look at some of the movie scenes. December will be here before you know it!

For more information about FIFTY visit the website: www.fiftythemovie.com

Here's is his new hit single: Ire by Nonny

Nonny is an amazing singer and performing artiste, signed to BC Records. He's first appearance in the music scene was 2013,

 when he did a song for the famous Vertigo bar, Elegushi, It was an anthem then. 

Here's is his new hit single: Ire (Simply means blessings)

Produced by Jlas beats

Trend topic: #IreByNonny

Social Handles: Twitter - @Nonny_Official | Instagram - @Nonny_Official 

STREEMING LINK

https://my.notjustok.com/track/34903/nonny-ire

DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK

                           http://old.hulkshare.com/dl/wwwwy9skirk0

MINISTERIAL LIST: FALANA, OYINLOLA, ODIMEGWU OTHERS UNDERGO DSS SCREENING

There are strong indications that the Department of State Service, (DSS) has completed a screening process for some of the ministerial nominees to make up the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Among the list of those who were said to have been screened by the DSS are, former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, Femi Falana (SAN), a former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former finance commissioner in Lagos State, Mr. Wale Edun and Former Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, Mr. Festus Odimegwu.
Others in the list are, Abubakar Malami (SAN), former Chief of Army, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazu (retd.); an former chief executive of the Federal Inland Revenue, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okaru;.
Vanguard gathered from a source very close to the presidency who pleaded anonymity that the aforementioned nominees had appeared before the DSS for their screening at the weekend.
However, the nominees are yet to give any confirmation on the supposed screening which may not be far-fetched from the fact that appointments of this nature are treated cautiously in the official circle.
It was gathered that no fewer than 20 nominees had been so far screened by the DSS operatives since the exercise started.
Recall that the President had indicated in a chat with journalists in Accra, Ghana, on Monday that he would keep his promise of announcing names of his ministers this month.
Our source revealed that the screening process by the DSS involved conducting background checks on the careers of the nominees and operatives were also checking for records of the nominees with anti-graft and security agencies.
Source:- Vanguard

Seaside Entertainment Present Ghetto DC

Ghetto DC drop new single title Ife (Love) , true love doesn't have a happy ending, because true love doesn't end, produced by the ace producer "Bigbolly" am sure you all gonna enjoy this song.

Download & Enjoy.

UNTAG LINK: https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/34953

TEEN SAXOPHONIST SUPPORTS CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER.

                                          

Nigeria’s Soulful and Skillful Teen Saxophonist TJ Emore popularly known as TJ Sax shows that age does not matter when it comes to giving back to his society as he lends his support to the Children Living with Cancer Foundation at the “Heart of Hope Walkathon” event on 19^th September 2015 by 7:30am from Dowen college, Lekki phase 1 through Lekki phase 1 GTB gate Oniru, back to Lekki phase 1.

 The event is aimed at making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and to solicit support. Attendees would be given free T-shirts at the venue as it promises to be informative, entertaining and educating.

Music- Msol ft Ibak- A Queen produced by S-witty/Mastered by Swaps

Msol ft Ibak- A Queen produced by S-witty/Mastered by Swaps @Msolmuzik @jsocaroscar #AQueen

Msol aka Mr wonder has come again with another melodious tune A Queen produced by S-witty and Mastered by Swaps, After the successful release of his last single Wonder n Ponder, he teamed up with Ibak on this Jam to tell us there is still space for ever green song in the Nigeria music industry. Download,  listen and Rebroadcast to your contact...

Direct download link and untagged
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Culture journalist presents maiden arts exhibition

 A unique culture journalist, Evelyn Osagie, has added another feather to her creative cap. She will be making her debut as an artist this Saturday at a group exhibition by GreenHouse Empowerment Centre in Olambe, Ogun State.
The exhibition, which is led by Prof Bruce Onobrakpeya, will also feature works of 12 celebrated artists such as Sam Ovraiti, Princess Theresa Iyase-Odozi, Dr. Mabel Oluremi Awogbade, Ato Arinze, Stella Awoh, K.K.Olojo, Juliet Ezenwa Pearce, Bolaji Ogunwo, Stella Ubigho and Oke Ibem Oke. The two-month exhibition will be opening on September 12, 2015 at the prestigious Princess Theresa Iyase-Odozi’s GreenHouse Art Empowerment Centre, Olambe, Ogun State.
From being one of the fresh voices promoting artistic collectives and their crafts through her insightful pieces, Osagie, who is also a performance poet, has joined the league of those documenting Nigeria’s rich cultural and artistic heritage through photography.

Stage adaptation of “London Life, Lagos Living” holds in October

A stage production of Bobo Omotayo’s book, “London Life, Lagos Living”, brings together a potpourri of A-list actors who will give members of the audience “not to forget in a hurry” performances.

Put together by one of the leading production companies in Nigeria, Make it Happen Productions, the play will thrill its numerous fans to yet another spectacle.

The actors include Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, OC Ukeje, Chioma 'Chigurl'  Omeruah, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Lami Phillips, Patrick Diabuah and  Adebola  Williams. The play is directed by Kenneth Uphopho who was also the director of Saro the Musical.

GBOMO GBOMO EXPRESS set to hit cinemas in October

The highly anticipated dark crime/comedy caper, GBOMO GBOMO EXPRESS, starring Ramsey Nouah, Gideon Okeke, Osas Ajibade, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kiki Omeili and Gbenro Ajibade will soon be released.
Presented by Waltbanger101 Productions, Newswatch Times learnt that the film will be available on limited release in cinemas this October. The film was shot entirely in Lagos by an experienced and innovative all-Nigerian production crew, led by award winning Director of “The Wages”, Walter ‘Waltbanger’ Taylaur.
GBOMO GBOMO EXPRESS is centred around the kidnapping of record label boss, Austin Mba (Ramsey Nouah) and Cassandra (Osas Ighodaro), a beautiful socialite, after a celebratory night out at the club.
Things get increasingly complicated for the amateur kidnappers led by Francis (Gideon Okeke), who has trouble keeping his girlfriend, Blessing (Kiki Omeili) and crazy sidekick, Filo (Gbenro Ajibade) in check, as they shakedown Rotimi (Blossom Chukwujekwu), Austin’s partner, to pay the ransom.

Schwarzkopf launches hair care products in Lagos *Shows a movie called ‘I am Schwarzkopf’

For ladies who think that having a healthy hair in Nigeria is hard, especially, those whose hairs have damaged, distressed or become porous, some tested and trusted products have been unveiled to solve their hair problems.
Schwarzkopf in collaboration with Lapresario launched her hair care products on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Airport Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos, Nigeria. The five hair care products for women and men of taste Schwarzkopf unveiled include: BC Rescue Shampoo, BC Dandruff Control Shampoo, BC Repair Rescue Conditioner, BC Repair Rescue Treatment and BC Miracle Oil.
Hosted by the Regional Technical Adviser of Schwarzkopf, Mr. Roland Abikaram, the event had in attendance the press and hairdressers from different parts of Lagos including students from a hairdressing school who were sensitized on the efficacy and the usage of the products.

Lessons from stage play “Palmwine Drinker”

ABIODUN OMOTOSHO

The name Papa Ajasco

is not an uncommon household name in stage plays in Nigeria.

He is an award winning and a prolific actor. This is not the first performance of this prolific actor on stage in Lagos or the first performance of the lead actor Papa Ajasco in TerraKultre, he had earlier performed at the TerraKultre opening ceremony sometime in Lagos. The play “Palmwine Drinkers” one of the Ogunmola Stage play has almost 20 characters and Lanpe-(Papa Ajasco) as its lead character.

Main message of this Kola Ogunmola stage play is that dance and music is interesting. It is about a Palm Wine Drinker who all his life likes drinking and all of a sudden, his Palm wine tapper died and went into a trans and coming back to life not knowing his palm wine tapper did not die. The essence is for people to sit down and write beautiful stories and compose songs and to put everything together to form a perfect play.

Director, Lagos State Council for Art and Culture, the organizer of the Play, Mrs. Olaitan Otulana affirms that effort worthwhile have been put into the bi-monthly stage play and promised not to relent in the organisation effort in promoting future event of such even through the media despite distractions.

Call for papers and fellowship opportunity: “Fela no go die o” at the African Literature Association Conference 2016

Fela is not dead. The musical and artistic influences of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti are undisputed and extend way beyond the shrine and performance sites of Lagos. Ten years after the publication of Tejumola Olaniyan’s Arrest the Music: Fela and his Rebel Art and Politics, this panel invites papers that reflect on the after-lives of this influential book and on the phenomenon that was and is Fela. We are particularly keen to encourage early career scholars to take part in this set of panels, and to deliver their papers alongside Prof Olaniyan, who will be an active participant in discussions.

We welcome papers that provide original and ground-breaking ways of understanding Fela’s legacies, both locally and trans-nationally. Topics could include: recent uses of Fela in popular protests in Nigeria and elsewhere; supplementary narratives such as those of his wives and mother; local histories of individuals’ interactions with Fela; his transformative relationship with Sandra Smith Isidore; the London and New York years; Fela as Yoruba abàmì èdá; Fela as he is referenced in the work of young performers like Nneka and Ade Bantu.

Electrocuted Girl At The University Of Lagos Was A First-Class Student Until Her Death

Oluchi Anekwe was a 300 level student of the Department of Accounting at the University of Lagos (‪#‎UNILAG‬) and was a first class scholar in her department until her death from a high voltage cable that snapped off the pole on the campus last night.
Source: Sahara Reporters
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RMD and Ini Edo in a warm embrace

Gay lovers find out they are brothers

POLICE TO ARREST UNAUTHORISED USERS OF SIREN NATIONWIDE

The Nigeria Police Force said in Abuja on Tuesday that it would arrest any person not listed in the categories of persons authorised to use siren in the country.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government had in 2012 listed the categories of persons entitled to use siren.
They are; President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker, their deputies, state governors and service chiefs.
Others are: the Inspector-General of Police, General Officers Commanding , Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), as well as Commissioners of Police.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole, acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the police would rely on the government circular on use of siren.
“We will still go by the Federal government circular in implementing the directive,“Kolawole said.
She said that the rate at which siren was being used in the country had reduced drastically because of the efforts of the police.

PDP vows not hang President Buhari's portrait in their offices

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has refused to hang the official portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari at the party’s national secretariat, checks by The PUNCH have revealed.
Over 100 days after the President assumed office, the PDP has yet to hang his portrait at any of the offices in its Wadata House national secretariat, located at Zone 5, Abuja.
The party has also said it would never put Buhari’s portraits on its walls though it has removed that of the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who ruled on the platform of the PDP.
“We will never hang his portrait in this office, because President Buhari is not known to our party. He is not a leader of our party and therefore we will never put his portrait here. We are a political party, very partisan and therefore, we are not going to hide that,” National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, told our correspondent on the telephone on Tuesday.

I DID NOTHING WRONG BY APPOINTING PEOPLE FROM APP, CPC AND APC –BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari, in an interview with BBC Hausa, yesterday, says his government has gone far in identifying looters, especially those involved in crude oil stealing and explains why it is taking him time to prosecute the culprits. He also gave insight into the appointments he made so far. Excerpts
Ever since you came to office, the issue of security has been your priority. What is the present security situation?
One of the decisions we took soon after we came into office was to change the service chiefs and we overhauled the infantry. We mandated the military chiefs to change the infantry, re-train them, equip them with adequate weapons and put trained and qualified commanders for the soldiers. The three states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa know the successes being recorded now. They can attest to that. And the other parts of the country, too, are coming back to normal life. Places like Kano, where business was crippled has started to pick up. And along the Damaturu – Maiduguri road, up to Lake Chad, security has improved. So the people around the flash points know that success is being recorded.
But despite this success, suicide bombers have continued to strike. Do you think this renewed effort will also end the suicide incidences?

EX-MINISTER DARES BUHARI TO PUBLISH LOOTERS NAMES

A former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nduese Essien, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to publish names of treasury looters who had returned the stolen funds.
Essien made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
According to him, publishing the names of the looters will make more impact in the fight against corruption.
“President Muhammadu Buhari should publish those names that have willingly returned stolen wealth or those who have been forced to return stolen money.
“Let the public know how much has been returned, where it is paid into and its ultilisation.
“We don’t want a situation where money is returned and we don’t know where the money has gone to,” he said.
Essien called on the government to ensure that recovered fund was used to develop the country and in the interest of the masses, who had been deprived.
He lauded the government’s anti-corruption war, saying that it had made people to sit up.
“People are now afraid of indulging in corrupt activities for fear of being investigated after leaving office,” he said.
He expressed optimism that the anti-corruption war would work under Buhari, because he would not condone corrupt practices.
The former minister added that the war should be extended to persons working in the Presidency.
“Anti-corruption crusade is not suppose to hinge entirely on the past; it should also prevent those who are working with the President presently from getting involved in corrupt activities,’’ he said.
-Punch

UNILAG 300L student electrocuted to death *Students protest on campus

A student of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, identified as Oluchi Anekwe, was yesterday, electrocuted on her way to her room in Sodeinde Residence, New Hall on the campus.
Oluchi, a 300-level student of Accounting, who hails from Aku in Enugu state, was reportedly electrocuted when a high tension wire fell on her in front of the Sodeinde hall of residence in the campus.
She was immediately rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) but was pronounced dead on arrival.
In protest, the students of the university barricaded the main gate of the university to express their grievances over what they believe was an 'avoidable ''incident .The student union has also shut down the university for the day and halted all academic activities in her honour.

Photos from J-Force drama evening at the RCCG, Jesus House Parish, Lagos

Below are photos from drama evening organised by the Drama Department (also known as J-Force) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Parish (The headquarters of Lagos Province 36), held at the Church’s auditorium on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

Cast of J-Force with some ministers of the church including the Area Pastor, Tunmise Johnson, his wife, Pastor Mrs. Folake, Assistant Area Pastor, Franklin, Pastor Eke Usim and his wife, Deaconess Agnes

Mrs. Emem Oniru (on the floor acting as the chief priestess)

'FIFTY' selected to screen at the 2015 BFI London Film Festival

Nse Ikpe-Etim; Amanda Nevill, Chief Executive Officer, BFI; Mo Abudu, Executive Producer - Fifty

Highly-anticipated Nigerian movie, FIFTY, has been shortlisted under the ‘Love Category’ by the British Film Institute (BFI) for the 2015 London Film Festival.

Festival Director, Clare Stewart, presented this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events.  

Directed by Biyi  Bandele and executively produced by Mo Abudu, FIFTY is one of 238 fiction and documentary features, including 16 World Premieres, 8 International Premieres and 40 European Premieres.
 The film stars Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli and Nse Ikpe-Etim. The production is Mo Abudu’s quest to showcase African women coming of age, loaded with increasingly similar aspirations and dilemmas faced by their contemporaries everywhere, while yet navigating unresolved traditions and obligations.

Olamide and Phyno celebrate their heroes as the #madeofblack campaign comes to town

Amid much fanfare, grandeur and hype the Guinness Brand Ambassadors surprised and celebrated their own #madeofblack heroes in Lagos and Enugu recently. Their heroes were identified as being bold, passionate, determined and selfless in helping others within their communities to achieve their dreams.

Olamide identified Tunde Adebanjo aka Euro as his #madeofblack hero while Phyno celebrated Mr. Macdonald Ikem Odenigbo aka DJ Good Noise as his hero.

At the home of Tunde Adebanjo, the household got a pleasant surprise as Olamide and the Guinness team visited them. Tunde, who could not hide his feelings, was full of appreciation as he welcomed the team amidst accolades for the MOB Ambassador.

Also, the atmosphere at the home of Mr. Macdonald Odenigbo could be described as ecstatic when Phyno and the team visited the middle aged music producer. Acknowledging the giant strides of Guinness and the #madeofblack movement, Odenigbo agreed that “this is one of the most joyous moments in my life”. The ambassadors later presented their heroes with a specialised Guinness bottle and a certificate.

Explaining the rationale behind their choices, Olamide and Phyno stated that it was important to recognize someone with a clear passion for creativity, sacrifice and zeal to make a difference.

Smirnoff’s “Spinall and Friends” tour thrills five cities

Five cities across Nigeria recently got a feel of exciting party time as Smirnoff, the world’s number one premium spirit brand thrilled guests to an experience of a lifetime at the Spinall and Friends city tour.

The thrilling parties held in Lagos, Benin, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Enugu   were headlined by Smirnoff Brand Ambassador, DJ Spinall and a-list musical acts which include: MI, Ice Prince, Sean Tizzle, Vector, Kiss Daniel and Burna Boy.

At the upscale urban-spot Spice Route in Lagos, DJ Spinall delivered top notch performances that further amplified the already charged atmosphere. The party really got interesting as the capacity crowd breathes air of scintillating performances from top Nigerian hip hop artist which include: Mr. Incredible (MI), Wande Coal and Perfect Gentleman Sean Tizzle.

NIIA hosts 1000 Young Leaders Meeting

 The 2015 edition of the 1000 Young Leaders Meeting will hold at Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

In a statement made available to Newswatch Times, the officials of 1000 Leaders Global Projects the organizers of the annual event, revealed that the theme of this year’s edition is: “Personal Leadership - Moving Forward From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be,”  

According to them, eminent young and well experienced Nigerians who have carved a niche for themselves in their core chosen areas will speak at the programme.

The executive director of the group, Mrs. Omowunmimi Isong-Ibanga, stated that, “We have taken time to chose our theme based on the trends and what will move us as a nation forward in this wave of change, which we agree is a collective responsibility to actualized...For the youths are the strength of a viable and strong nation in all ways.

'The sub tag include, Starting the Train, Personal Plans for Endurable Success and so on. We expect Azuh Arinze, publisher Yes! a popular soft sell magazine to testify at the forum,” she added.

It was also revealed that aside young adult anyone who aspires to live his or her dream is qualified to attend. The programme is free and participants should register ahead for limited seats are available.

Names of Jesus Christ (Author unkown)

1. Wonderful
2. Counsellor
3. Prince of Peace
4. Eternal Rock of Ages
5. King of Glory
6. Mighty God
7. King of kings
8. Lord of lords
9. Lord of hosts
10. Lily of the valley
11. Healer
12. Deliverer
13. Provider
14. Creator
15. Potter
16. Day Star
17. Cornerstone
18. Prophet of prophets
19. Saviour
20. I AM THAT I AM
21. Wisdom of God
22. Head of the church
23. Governor
24. Righteous Judge
25. Protector
26. Rock of offence
27. Shield
28. Merciful God
29. Gracious God
30. Faithful God
31. Giver
32. Victorious in Holiness
33. Consuming Fire
34. El Elyon
35. Jehovah Raphael
36. Jehovah Rohi
37. Jehovah Jireh
38. Jehovah Elgibor
39. Jehovah Sham ah
40. Jehovah Shalom
41. El Olam
42. Defender

Fight to your last breath

By SAMUEL UFOT EKEKERE

The last one month has been challenging for me especially because of a health challenged little sibling. I needed to hang around to help her through her challenge until she came through it. I realized during the period that as much as I could, it was difficult holding balance in the face of seeing a loving little sibling battle for her life. In the face of it though, I managed to garner enough motivation to help her believe. I’ve learnt over and over again that at the juncture when we find ourselves between life and death, we are often left with a ludicrous choice, a voice that tells us this side of life isn’t worth living in after-all.

The total essence of our existence in life is centered on a struggle to survive. We do all we do in life just so that our eyes could still be open to this side of life where it seems we have the ability to control because we have no idea what life at the other side looks like. This wrangling thought is what propels us to do all we can do, how we can do it and when we can do it to ensure we get off the sickbed straight into life.

Is there money involved in literature in Nigeria? -Iquo Eke

Iquo Eke

Writer  and performance poet, Iquo Diana-Abasi Eke, who always holds her audience spellbound while on stage, in this interview with ADA DIKE, speaks on her engagement on performance poetry, the need for parents to encourage their children to learn indigenous languages and other riveting issues.

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Many years ago, performance poetry was not the trend, but today, it is gaining ground. It has become an untapped goldmine and an area people need to explore. Can you tell us about your engagement in this genre of literature?

Well, for me, performance poetry just happened to be one way of making myself heard and I am grateful to the universe that I have that capacity to not just put poems down but, have the drive and impetus to get on a stage and interpret it through body movement, voice, costume and so on. Then, it is also beautiful to know that our literature traditions across Nigeria are largely oral, so it means that performance poetry is not a new thing. In Ibibio land where I come from, oral tradition is a very strong part of our culture. Personally, I am happy to engage poetry in this manner. It enabled me the opportunity to ensure that in doing performance poetry with the use of folklore as I do, I am able to ensure that my culture does not die. It also enables me to do constant research into the traditions, culture and folklore of my people so that I am not only bringing this to enrich my performances, I am working as a tool to ensure that people know that performance poetry existed and still exists. I also do performance poetry to encourage other people to buy into our language, tradition and custom.

YQ Teams Up With Ice Prince in Classic Collaboration ‘THAT GIRL’

Super talented vocalist, YQ teams up with multiple award winning rapper, Ice Prince in this classic joint titled 'THAT GIRL'.

The CADILLY Entertainment lead artiste who recently concluded his Europe tour once again displays his amazing vocal dexterity, versatility and knack for good music as he gifts us this very groovy summer jam which was perfectly complemented by Chocolate City's Ice Prince's distinct vocal style and spot on rap.

‘That Girl’ which is a fusion of Pop and Dancehall was produced by budding producer, ill Keys & mixed by the prolific Sossick.

This is a certified CLASSIC HIT!!!

Listen/Download here: http://bit.ly/1MSF8U9

Twitter/IG: @iam_YQ @IcePrinceZamani @Cadillybaby

#ProjectGoodMusic #ThatGirl #SummerHoliday #YQ #IcePrince

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Nigerian journalist framed in Cameroon as a spy for Boko Haram released

Simon Ateba

An investigative journalist, Simon Ateba, the  publisher of Simonateba.com that was arrested a few days ago in Cameroon was released yesterday.

Being text of a press conference by Ayodele Samuel for Friends and Associates of Simon Ateba under the FREE SIMON ATEBA COALITION today, 1st September 2015 at the International Press Center, IPC, Ogba Lagos.

Ateba

Good morning dear colleagues and friends,  we friends and colleagues of Simeon Ateba welcome you all to this impromptu press conference organised to express our displeasure over the inhumane and unjustifiable arrest and detention of one of us by the Cameroonian military authority.

 

Today we have an issue that calls for serious concern among us journalists and all global citizens.

 

Simon Ateba, a Cameroonian and Lagos-based journalist who has worked as a reporter in Nigeria for over a decade was arrested on Friday afternoon at the Minawao refugee camp and taken to Makolo in the far north of Cameroon.

 

The last communication with him was on Saturday afternoon.

 

Ateba is in Cameroon on a reporting mission funded by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR, to conduct investigations into plights of Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram.

 

AFRIMA HAS A TUNE THAT WILL RESONATE AROUND THE WORLD – BONO, U2

MD, PRM Africa and Executive Producer, AFRIMA , Mike Dada

 Irish singer, songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, philanthropist and frontman of  Dublin-based rock band U2, Paul David “Bono” Hewson has shown appreciation and  support for the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, an effort that recognises, awards and preserves Africa`s rich music culture organised in partnership with the Africa Union Commission, AUC. In a meeting with the President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada in Lagos recently, Bono said “AFRIMA has a tune that will resonate around the world, it is an excellent initiative”. This is another affirmation that AFRIMA is indeed an awards platform that is reckoned with not only continentally but globally. Bono is also the co-founder of ONE Campaign International. ONE Africa is a partner of AFRIMA and is reputed for social change advocacy across the world.

Probe Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Road Contracts -Hon Uko Nkole

Hon Uko Nkole

Dissatisfied with the abandonment of the Arochukwu/Ohafia federal road, the member representing the area at the House of Representatives, Uko Nkole, has called for the probe of road projects awarded by the federal government in order to ascertain their level of completion.
The 34-kilometre road  is in a  deplorable condition, with gully erosion that has obliterated some portions, while a journey from Ohafia to Arochukwu that ought to take only 30 minutes is now made in about two hours.
Nkole, while speaking to newsmen in Arochukwu after a tour of some roads in his constituency, said there was need for the  federal government to extend its anti-corruption fight to contracts on Arochukwu/Ohafia road.
A community leader, Mazi Jideofor Kanu, who spoke on behalf of Akanu/Ania group of villages, said the transportation of farm produce in commercial quantity from Ohafia, Arochukwu, Ihechiowa and Ututu to communities in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States has been truncated and wondered when the trauma on the road would end.
However, the president-general Nzuko Arochukwu, Mazi Nnamdi Udoh, said there is no time for apportioning blame on what has delayed the rehabilitation of the Arochukwu/Ohafia road because it will not help the local people who pass through the agony while traveling on the road.
Udoh called on the Federal Government to urgently deploy a competent construction firm to take over the
project and complete it.