Melaye appeals to Supreme Court, asks INEC to stop recall process

Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has urged the Supreme Court to declare the petitions submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission seeking his recall as illegal.
The Senator in an appeal he filed against the March 16, 2018 judgment of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, also urged the apex court to declare the recall process as illegal.
Melaye had on Tuesday filed a seven-ground notice of appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal which had dismissed his suit instituted before the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the validity of the process of his recall which commenced June last year.

Buratai approves special promotion for 3,729 soldiers

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai looks on at the headquaters of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, Borno State. Photo: AFP
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has approved the release of special promotion for 3,729 troops of Operation Lafiya Dole,  who participated in Operation Deep Punch II in the Sambisa Forest.

Saudi’s first cinema to open on April 18

 Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in over three decades will open on April 18 in Riyadh, authorities said Wednesday, after a ban was lifted last year as part of a far-reaching liberalisation drive.
AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas across 15 Saudi cities over the next five years.
“AMC plans to open the kingdom’s first cinema theatre in Riyadh on April 18,” the information ministry’s Centre for International Communication said in a statement.
The news comes after AMC Entertainment signed a non-binding agreement in December with Saudi Arabia’s vast Public Investment Fund to build and operate cinemas across the kingdom.
“The granting of the first licence marks the opening of very significant opportunities for exhibitors,” Information Minister Awwad Alawwad was quoted as saying in the statement.
“The Saudi market is very large, with the majority of the population… eager to watch their favourite films here at home.”

[VIDEO] Where are Africans? Critics ask Deola Sagoe over advert

The social media platform is agog with reactions of Nigerians to the video advert tagged Komole by Nigerian-born international fashion designer, Deola Sagoe.
The video advert is intended to showcase her new collections, reports say.
The two-minute video featuring four white ladies and a black American modelling Sagoe’s Iro and Buba (a Yoruba traditional style) was greeted with mixed reactions, as some argued that she was trying to sell her brand in the international market, hence the appropriateness of the foreign models; while others said that the video did not in any way appreciate or portray the Nigerian/African culture or heritage.

Black Panther to be first film shown in Saudi Arabian cinemas

Marvel’s superhero blockbuster, ‘Black Panther’, will help open the first movie theater in Saudi Arabia on April 18, ending a 35-year ban on cinemas.
Marvel’s record-breaking superhero blockbuster, which has already amassed north of $1.2 billion since launching in February, will herald Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited return to the cinema world.
It will be the first film to screen to the public in a movie theater in the country since it lifted a 35-year cinema ban.

Land Dispute Between Umueri & Aguleri Tear Families Apart in Anambra Communities

Fresh crisis seems to be brewing between Aguleri and Umueri, over two families from both ends laying claims to ancestral land at the boundary between the two communities.in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.

The two communities were recorded to have engaged in an infamous communal war that was terminated in1999,  which claimed many lives and property worth millions of naira destroyed.

BBNaija: Iyanya, Bisola seek collabo with Teddy A

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Recently evicted housemate Teddy A has received invitations for music collaborations from Nigerian pop artist Iyanya and BBNaija season two first runner-up, Bisola.
The two musicians, who are signed on the same management platform, reached out to Teddy A through their Twitter accounts after his eviction on Sunday.
‘Kukere’ crooner, Iyanya wrote @Iyanya, “Yooooo @iamteddya #Biko hit me up once you get into Gidi. Make we enter studio cook banger! #AlphaMale #BBNajia #TMC #BeTheMovement.”

Minutes later, Bisola, who just released a new music single, commented @iambisola, writing: “Bruv @Iyanya, I need to be that studio with you and @iamteddya. Let’s do this! #BBNaija #AlphaMale #TMC #BeTheMovement.”

Meanwhile, other Nigerian stars have been drumming support for Teddy A right after his eviction, especially the growth of his music with some urging him to utilise the platform.

Mavin records boss Don Jazzy wrote on his Twitter handle @donjazzy, “Bam and Teddy will be very fine sha. Win or no win. They are mad talented and ready for the industry. #bbnaija.”

Former Big Brother Africa winner, Uti Nwachukwu, wrote @siruti, “TeddyA’s screen presence is undeniably extreme. The man is def gonna go places.”

Acclaimed media personality J.J. Omojuwa @omojuwa tweeted, “Teddy A will do outside the house. At least he got the talent and persona to be a star.”

Teddy A was evicted on Sunday after securing total  16.81 per cent of the votes, coming third after Nina and CeeC.
The housemate, who was best known for his musical prowess, spent the most part of his stay in the house glued to his love interest BamBam.

However, in a twist, BamBam was evicted on Saturday after the party, which left Teddy A feeling down as he visibly shed tears.
The ex-housemate reiterated the need to focus on his music now that his time on the show is over.

This leaves CeeC, Nina, Rico Swavey, Miracle, Tobi, Alex, Anto, Lolu and Khloe to continue the battle for the 45 million naira star prize.

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BBNaija: Bambam’s eviction is a lesson about Christ’s second coming –Shocked viewers

Bambam’s eviction should teach us a lesson. This is how Jesus will come. It happened like rapture.

That’s how Nigerians viewed the eviction of Bambam from the House, with many hoping to be told that it was an April Fool prank.

Big Brother (Biggie) unexpectedly evicted Bambam from the reality TV show after the Legend Saturday night party.

Perennial host Ebuka Uchendu joined the housemates for their weekly Saturday night party.

Shortly after Ebuka enjoyed an evening of high life music with the housemates, he announced the arrival of an unexpected guest, Steve from Deloitte.

Some people think I’m just beautiful without brain –Lilian Afegbai

    

Background

I grew up in Benin with my family. I have always loved entertainment; so, I started acting in school, church and other places at a young age.

As a kid, I travelled on a lot of vacations with my parents and sibling and it was so much fun. I really enjoyed those trips because they gave me a wider perspective of life.

I didn’t bill Dangote to perform at his daughter’s wedding –Ali Baba

When the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, decides to party, it is expected that cash will flow. Many believe that all the entertainers and vendors that were contracted for one service or the other at the wedding of Fatima, the daughter of billionaire businessman, Dangote, went laughing all the way to the bank after the event.