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http://ift.tt/2oumHBG Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris Barely three weeks after the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, placed a N30m bounty on notorious kidnapper, Evans (as he is simply known in some circles), he was yesterday arrested by the police in Lagos. The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by Abba Kyari, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), finally arrested Evans, who has been on the wanted list of the police for over four years.  His arrest is coming on heels of the decision of the Lagos State Government to demolish his house at No 19 Ataye Street, by Lanre bus stop, New Lagos area, Igando, which he converted to a hideout for his gang members and their victims.  The suspect, who is the brain behind most of the high-profile kidnap cases in the nation, has for over four years been declared wanted in three states of Edo, Anambra and Lagos. Although Evans has continually evaded arrest for over four years, he...

http://ift.tt/2rb9oaG Funke, Akpororo with JJC Skillz Funke Akindele and her hubby, Abdul Rasheed Bello merged the world of Music, Movies and Media at the screening of the pilot episode of Industreet drama series at Filmhouse IMAX Cinema Lekki. Guests include Joke Silva, Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Ice Prince, Kayswitch, Kate Henshaw, Adunni Adewale, Moet Abebe, Ariyike Akinbobola, Mr and Mrs Gbadamosi of Amen Estate, Tosin Martins, Layole Oyatogun, Sam Onyemelukwe (MD Trace), cast and signees of SOO records (Gen Stones, Mo Eazy, Sonorous Martins Feelz and other prominent personalities. At the end of the screening, which lasted for 45minutes, JJCskillz, who wrote and directed the TV drama, was full of gratitude to his wife, whom he said God used to make the dream a reality. His wife, Funke, who produced Industreet for Scene One Production was full of praises of the cast and the crew. Vía Nigeria News, Headlines and Opinions – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://ift.tt/2r...

http://ift.tt/2rW9Jeh Olamide performing at the event Telecom service provider, Globacom, on Saturday, entered the ancient city of Benin and turned the city into an entertainment hot spot with its trademark musical tour, Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour. The city literarily rocked with excitement as the high-octane show paraded galaxy of Nigerian stars including Megbele proponent, Omawumi; Kiss Daniel, Reekado Banks, Runtown and Phyno.  Others were Nabania star, Flavour and Olamide Adedeji also known as Badoosneh. The show also featured Benin-based budding stars, including 2Soul, Miyake, Waziri Jnr., 3.6, Viscular, Rasman Sugarman and R & A, who showcased their embryonic but potentially great talents. They thrilled the audience with their hits before the big acts of the night came on stage. The Best Western Hotels, Etete, Benin, venue of the show, attracted locals and fun seekers from neighbouring towns, who thronged the fa...

http://ift.tt/2rbmMeX < Previous 1 of 10 Next > Nathaniel Bassey Frank Edwards It was indeed a night of intense worship as the much talked about Lagos city concert, The Invasion, a cross-generational and non-denominational party for young people, especially the millennials held last weekend at the Tafawa Balewa Square, after the suspense-filled teasers that set the country talking and asking questions. Tagged, ‘a move of the Holy Spirit’, the concert was a spiritual movement aimed at engendering a release of power by the Holy Ghost that causes people to excel in different spheres of life. The event paraded worship leaders and gospel singers like Nathaniel Bassey, Tope Alabi, Frank Edwards, Tim Godfrey, G-Force, and Eben among others, who came together to lead thousands of people, both old and young in an explosive generational revival that is believed to help activate life-defining, turning point session to bring about spiritual healing of the nati...

http://ift.tt/2rbDFWC The song ‘Play na play’ was the product of this joint effort. George Steuber of Monstar Film shot the Afrocentric video, with the production handled by Bukola Aré for OF A KIND creatives. After numerous delays, singer Omawumi third album, Timeless is here. The new body of work is expected to be release under the Cabal Entertainment, a company in business partnership with Jay Z’s ROC Nation would hit the market shelves later this month. The album should have been out last year, as Omawumi, last year began work on the project but had to switch her branding to fit in. Grammy-winning African legend from Benin Republic, Angelique Kidjo worked with the Megbele singer, to much fanfare and coverage. The song ‘Play na play’ was the product of this joint effort. George Steuber of Monstar Film shot the Afrocentric video, with the production handled by Bukola Aré for OF A KIND creatives. Omawumi last dropped a new material in January 2016. She followed up in J...

http://ift.tt/2rVVm9I Singer Jennifer Obi, also known as Jenny.O, is a young lady, who knows what she wants and goes for it. The Public administration graduate recently released a song titled Agaracha, which featured a guitarist Fiokee and produced by 2JO. Singer Jennifer Obi, also known as Jenny.O, is a young lady, who knows what she wants and goes for it. The Public administration graduate recently released a song titled Agaracha, which featured a guitarist Fiokee and produced by 2JO. The singer said she has always had passion for music, which informed her decision to release song like Shomara. “I have always loved singing as I have started singing almost the same time I began my sojourn into broadcasting. I sing because I’m able to express myself before a larger audience, communicate and pass a message across through my lyrics.” She added, “I started singing professionally in 2007 but took a break to harness my skills as a broadcaster. After establishing myself as a broadcaste...

http://ift.tt/2pEV31M The company had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Niger State, Upper Niger Basin Development for the cultivation of 7,500 ha of farmland in New Bursa. • Urged Govt To Sustain Rice Importation Ban To Boost Economy To ensure attainment of self-sufficiency in the area of rice production, Pearl Universal Impex Limited (A PJS Group Company), said it has increased its rice production to 20,000mt annually. The integrated rice value chain company, which has operations in seeds procurement, paddy cultivation, storage, parboiling, milling, bagging, logistics and marketing had adopted the backward integration of the Federal Government to boost local rice production and reduce Nigerian dependence on importation. The company had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Niger State, Upper Niger Basin Development for the cultivation of 7,500 ha of farmland in New Bursa. Cha...