Sunday, 4 February 2018

MEET THE 20 BBNAIJA 2018 HOUSEMATES, THEIR BRIEF PROFILES & PHOTOS


The BBNaija 2018 Reality TV Show, “Double Wahala”, has officially begun, and there’d be 20 housemates battling for the grand prize of N45 million!

The show is Hosted By Ebuka and will air on Dstv Channel 198 and GOTV channel 29.

Meet 20 BBNaija 2018 Housemates

The First FOUR Housemates auditioned for Big Brother Naija for the very First time, and they got in.

Please Note: We’d be updating this post with more information, Pictures and Housemates.. Please keep refreshing!

1. Nina.Nina is from Owerri, a student of Imo State University.

Nina brings her people skills to the House: she says she loves talking, interacting with people and singing. Nina knows she’ll be the fans’ favourite because she will be “real and fans will love that”. If she were an animal, she said she would be a cat with nine lives for all the challenges she has gone through and overcome.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: I will be bringing my acting talent

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll pay my tithe, I’ll help my family, I’ll invest in business,

What irritates you most in other people: When people are proud and lying

2. Teddy A.


There are two things that make Teddy jam in this world: recording and making music in the studio. He also adores spending quality time with and doting on his four-year old son. A self-described chameleon who can fit in any society, Teddy joins the House because he wants to ‘blow’ and ‘be popular’. His ever-supporting family and his four brothers have all rallied behind him.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: A lots of razzmatazz, sneaky troublemaker

What will you do with the prize money: Invest some of it, the rest will be used to fund my label

What irritates you most in other people: People who try to impose their beliefs on me

Loves Football and a fan of Manchester United. Teddy also has a son.

3. K Brule.


When he is not rehearsing in studios, K.Brule can be found playing football and watching movies. After graduating from music school, he enrolled at university only to drop out when he learned that his mother was gravely ill.

An only child, K.Brule says he is a fun, loyal and happy mate. His mother is super excited about BBNaija. If he were a world leader, he would make energy and education accessible for all.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: My vibe, I think I’m funny,

4. Vandora.


Apart from being a foodie, Vandora likes talking to people, doing make up and watching TV. She says she was at her lowest when she failed her second year at university.

However that misfortune turned to be what she describes as her highest point in life when she finally graduated at an advertising school. Vandora’s family was shocked to find out about her going into the house but she knows they’ll support her.


What irritates you the most about other people: I’m usually very tolerant but sometimes you just don’t like people from the first time I see them.

What will you be bringing to the BB house: My personality, charisma, heated conversations

What will you do with the prize money: Invest (but I’m not sure on what to invest).

5. Alex


Sandra Asagwa is a social butterfly who loves to dance. This single, vibrant, young lady is one of three children and she said she will miss her family the most while in the House.

She prides herself on being unique and daring. Alex believes that she will stand out because she “won’t hold back” so hold on to your hats folks because it looks like we are in for a wild ride.


What irritates you most in other people: Dirtiness, people who are fake

A 22 year old, says she does not believe in love, and anyone who’s in the house trying to preach love nonsense to her shouldn’t even come close. Says some shattered her heart.

6. Dee One.


A Comedian, says he is in a very serious relationship.. and he’s funny AF!

From an early age, Dee-One has learned to laugh at everything and has developed this talent into an art. He also enjoys reading the Bible, poetry, dancing, rapping and singing. Dee-One confessed he would sorely miss his phone, but he can trust BBNaija fans to love the humour he brings into the House. If he was a world leader, Dee-One says he would change the poverty mentality.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Humor.

7. Princess.


Princess Linda Onyejekwe enjoys cooking, designing clothes and partying on occasion. She recalls having not yet reached the highest point of her life and aspires for more. A geology graduate, Princess intends to use her time in the House to tap into her secret acting talents and let her “Alter Egos” take center stage.

What irritates you most in other people: Pretentious people.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: All shades of me. The fun, manipulative, reserved and agitated alter egos of me will have the opportunity to come out and play.

What will you do with the prize money: I’m looking at starting a lingerie line for plus-size women. I also own a beauty supply business that I will invest a lot of the money in.

PR Manager, 24 years old from Enugu State. Princess says she’s looking formore friends.

8. Miracle.

Newly graduated from the aviation school, Miracle flies into the House with his pilot license firmly in hand. He feels grateful for everything in life as he knows how financially difficult it was to get there. Miracle’s love of dancing and camping is only parallel by his sense of fashion, especially his skinny jeans. Miracles hates inequality and says he’s not in the game for the money.

What irritates you most in other people: People being fake, makes me not to trust them.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: I want to bring confusion amongst the ladies.

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll use part of the money to further my pilot training and the rest to help my family.


9. Ahneeka

Growing up as the middle child of five siblings, Ahneeka has developed a love for unrest: she promised to eliminate “all things dull” by disturbing everyone in the House whilst having bucket loads of fun.

Ahneeka’s biggest feat is of landing a media job despite her engineering background. She says her family is freaked out about her participation yet are fully supportive of her.


What irritates you most about people: ‘Bougie’. Generally fake people.

10. Bam Bam


Actress and singer Oluwabamike “Bambam” Olawunmi joins the House secretly from her family. A native of Ogun state, Bambam confessed that binge-watching movies, playing badminton and singing were here favourite pastimes.

She attended film school, which was a way to overcome her parents divorce. BamBam’s spirit-animal is the black panther because it has “good massage skills”.


What irritates you the most about other people: Dishonesty

What will you be bringing into the BB House: I’ll bring drama and entertainment and my charm

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll pay my tithes and invest in a few businesses.

11. Rico Swavey


Even if he had a million dollars Rico Swavey would be in the House “just to catch the waves”. He said he exploded of joy when he got his first big acting gig, and shared that he was a lion at heart, a protector who likes to stand up for the oppressed. When Rico Swavey is not busy charming ladies, he enjoys swimming and singing. Rico’s parents and seven siblings are happy and supportive.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: I’m a very easy person to like.

What will you do with the prize money: Help my cousin who has autism, invest in my music – I have a new sound called ‘Afrosantana’ and also give back to all those that stood up for me when things were difficult

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like lies

12. Khloe


A horror movie buff, Khloe owns having no hidden talent and is only looking to bring drama to the house. At the core of herself, Khloe believes she is often misunderstood and hopes to use her time in the House for her true self to shine. If Khloe were a world leader, she would “stop university education” because she’s “real”, she doesn’t “sugar coat” and says it “the way it is”.


What irritates you most in other people: Lies

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Drama

What will you do with the prize money: I want to start a foundation to empower street children. I also have like two movie scripts that I want to produce.

13. Angel


Angel Awotarigha is a filmmaker and music lover from Bayelsa state who often gets mistaken for a famous Nigerian personality.

He enjoys martial arts, swimming, playing the guitar and video games. Working with an American rapper is a highlight of Angel’s career.


One of ten children, Angel lost his mum a year ago and his family is strongly rallied behind him. Angel describes himself as passionate, and keeping his fiery and emotional nature under wraps may be a challenge in the House.

14. Bitto


The youngest of four siblings, Bitto most painful memory was losing his mum at an early age. He expects his family to be shocked but very supportive of him. He will miss Sylvia his best friend and girlfriend the most. If he was an animal, Bitto says he would be a camel for there is no stroke that can break his back. Bitto’s hobbies include traveling, taking pictures, music and movies.

What irritates you the most about other people: I don’t like lousy people. Gossips.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: A mix of my everyday life- creating mock radio shows and debates. I am a perfect mix of Nigeria, having the North, South and West experience.

What will you do with the prize money: I will give 20% to charity, start my own production studio- audio and video. Get married and start a family.

15. Ifu Ennada


Work hard play hard Ifu Ennada is a work hard – play hard self-made woman who remembers the feeling of making her first millions. She cites her hobbies as drinking Mojitos, partying, karaoke and online shopping. Ifu Ennada admit she’ll miss her phone as she likes to “reply to people on social media”.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: raw, unfiltered honesty, a lot of fun, I’m always the life of the party.


What will you do with the prize money: I have some scripts I have written – I want to make films, I also want to build a fitness brand, I also want to go into hair business, also charity

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like bullies and nosey people.

16. Leo

“I’m a business man” says Leo when asked how far he will go in the game. He doesn’t like lies and his biggest fear is “being pushed out of an aeroplane without a parachute.” He’s a stickler for hygiene and hates bad body odour.

17. Tobi Bakre


A native from Ogun state, Oluwatobi Bakre is passionate about photography and football. Tobi’s hobbies range from poetry, dancing, rapping, singing and drawing.

Against all odds, Tobi graduated from the University of Lagos considering he is an avid clubber who lives on social media. The youngest of four siblings, Tobi’s most painful experience was seeing his father cry at his grandmother’s funeral.Forever supportive, Tobi’s family shares in the BBNaija excitement. He has always wanted to be in the House if only “for fun”.

What irritates you the most about other people: People being fake

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Lots of fun

What will you do with the prize money: Help my friends first, then buy properties

18. LOLULolu enjoys eating, reading, traveling, playing video as well as board games. His highest point in life was securing a job at a large investment banking corporation, although losing his mother made him reach rock bottom.

The University of Ilorin graduate also a secret poet, dancer and singer. He’s also great with accents. Lolu’s dad is unaware of his participation in Big Brother but his sister is excited about it.

What irritates you the most about other people: People taking others.

19. Cee-C


Cee-C enters the House pretty satisfied to have found her purpose in life. Oozing confidence and authenticity, she said she is “eye candy” and “mentally attractive” too. Her features are enhanced by her love for dresses that hug her body at the right spots.

The privately educated Cee-C likes to learn new stuff and is an avid novel reader. She is a mean cook and is an avid tennis player.

What irritates you most in other people: People being judgmental.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: a lot of drama, authenticity.

What will you do with the prize money: Giving back to the society and I’ll start a campaign to make the ministry of education incorporate ‘self-development’ into the educational system.

20. Anto

Born and raised in the US, Anto came back to Nigeria for the first time at the age of 20 to work at her dream job in a male-dominated industry. By her own admission, she has no special talents that she knows of.

Growing up on the Atlantic coast, Anto loves going to the beach, dancing and cooking. She also takes no prisoners for being scandalous so she can wear anything.

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like laziness, people...

Source: www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother

INFINIX NOTE 3 SPECS, FEATURES AND PRICE IN NIGERIA

Infinix Note 3 Specs, Features and Price in nigeria

 
Infinix Note 3 X601

Brief review of Infinix Note 3, It has 6-inch screen displays with HD 13MP camera for taking sharp pictures in dim conditions and 5MP Front-facing camera. The camera also has some cool features like HDR, autofocus, Smile shot, flash, touch focus, face detection, Panorama, Face Beauty, etc.
The Infinix Note 3 is a Dual SIM smartphone with Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) with XOS. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory expandable to 128GB. Also it runs on Octa-core 1.3 GHz . The Infinix Note 3 is powered by a 4500mAh capacity battery.

What’s in the Infinix Note 3 Smartphone pack? 
– The Smartphone
– Charger/Power Adapter
– Earphone
– USB Cable
– Pin
– Screen Guide
– User Manual
– 1 Year Warranty Card


INFINIX NOTE 3 DETAILED SPECIFICATION

GENERAL:
2G Network :   GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network :   HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network :   NO
SIM :   Dual SIM (Micro SIM)
Status :   Available

BODY:
Dimensions :   162.5 x 82.8 x 8.4 mm
Keyboard :   Touchscreen
Colors :   Palm gold, Crystal gray, Champagne Gold, Glossy silver
Cover :   Plastic

DISPLAY:
Screen Size       6.0 inch
Screen Resolution    1080 x 1920 pixels (368ppi)
Screen Type       IPS FHD touchscreen
Colour Depth      16M

MEMORY AND OS:
Card slot :   MicroSD, up to 128 GB
Internal :   16GB
OS :   Android 6.0 Marshmallow
CPU :   MT6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz, 64bit
GPU :   ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450MHz
RAM :   2GB

AUDIO:
Alert types :   Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker :   YES
Audio port :   3.5mm jack

CONNECTIVITY:
WIFI :   Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI hotspot,
Bluetooth :   Version 4.2
GPS :   A-GPS
NFC :   No
USB :   MicroUSB v2.0
OTG : YES
OTA : YES
Quick Charge : YES

CAMERA:
Primary :   13MP, HDR, autofocus, face and smile detection camera with 2 highlight LED
Video :   YES
Secondary :   5MP with Flash

BATTERY:
Capacity :   4500mAh Li-Ion battery
Stand-by :   N/A
Talk time :   22.5h
Music play :   22 days

OTHER FEATURES:
Sensors :   Proximity, Gravity, Light sensor, Hall sensor, Compass
Messaging :   SMS, MMS, Email, IM,
Browser :   HTML5
FM: YES
Java :   NO
– MP4/MPEG4/3GP/3GPP player
– MP3/MID/WAV/AMR/AAC player
– Document viewer
– FM radio
– Image viewer
– Voice memo/dial/command
– Predictive text input
– Google Search, Facebook, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk,          WhatsApp,
Opera Mini


PRICE:

Infinix Note 3 Price in Nigeria

Price :   #54,000 – #56,000
The Price of Infinix Note 3 is dependent on your location and merchant. Currently, 

Infinix Note 3 is sold for #54,700 on Jumia and other online stores.


Thursday, 1 February 2018

MINIMUM WAGE: 2018 BUDGET CANNOT ACCOMMODATE MINIMUM WAGE AS PROPOSED BY NLC –Akabueze

                        
Director-General, Budget Office, Mr. Ben Akabueze

The director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, says the 2018 budget, at present, cannot accommodate the minimum wage as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress.

He stated that the Federal Government might go for supplementary budget to implement the new minimum wage if approved by the law.

Akabueze disclosed this at the Media and CSOs Dialogue on the 2018 budget on Wednesday in Abuja.

“When an agreement is reached, the financial implication would be quantified and if need be, there would be a supplementary budget.

“The only provision that exists is what we call public service wage adjustment, but that is barely over N40bn provided on that line, and that may not be enough to cater for any adjustments that may be necessary.’’

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, in November 2017, inaugurated a 30-man Tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee, calling on the members to come up with a fair and decent wage for Nigerian workers.

Buhari said the re-negotiation of a new national minimum wage had become imperative because the existing minimum wage instrument had since expired.

“We all know that the last minimum wage instrument has expired.

“It is in recognition of the need to ensure a fair and decent living wage that the Federal Government put in motion necessary mechanisms so that we can, today, inaugurate this large committee with a big task ahead of you.

“You are all aware that during the period following the increase in petrol pump price in May 2016, a technical committee was established to examine and make recommendations to government.’’

Buhari, at the time, said the measures to be adopted would cushion the envisaged painful effects of the increase on workers and the Nigerian populace at large. 

-NAN

Saturday, 20 January 2018

HOW WE EXTRACT BANK DETAILS FROM STOLEN PHONES TO WITHDRAW MONEY —SUSPECTS

THE Lagos State Police Command has smashed a syndicate that specialised in dispossessing victims’ phones for the purpose of getting their account details and making withdrawals without the account holder’s knowledge.

Arrested were six suspected members of the gang, among them: a staff of one of a bank (Bank name withheld) and a pickpocket.

Before the arrest, security agents in particular and Nigerians in general have been inundated with complaints from persons who fell victims to these fraudsters. Some personal experiences were even circulated via whatsapp and other social media platforms, warning Nigerians to guard their phones.

The arrest is the first since the hoodlums devised this fraudulent means to make ends meet.

Identities of the suspects are : Akeem Apejoye (29) Nelson Mathew (26) Ohiozoye Joseph (30)Henry Omogbemi (31) Chris Amaechi (26) banker and Mona John (27)

Members of the syndicate in this exclusive interview with Crime Guard made starling revelations on their respective role in the fraudulent act. They disclosed that those who have Automated Teller Machine cards are at a disadvantage whenever their phones are stolen, as well as those who store their account numbers on their phones or receive alerts on their phones.

To get victims phones, the syndicate liaise with pick pockets who steal phone and bring the sim cards to them, at the end of which they are paid.

Confessions

According to Ohiozogie Joseph , an Edo state indigene , “ My role is to get details of the Bank Verification Number from stolen sim cards. Thereafter, I will contact Oracle and Hunter ( still on the run) who are into internet fraud. They would deactivate the settings and withdraw money from any available ATM machine or transfer online to a Merchant bank. I get at least N50,000 at the end of each transaction. “

Banker’s connection

On his part, Chris Amaechi, a banker with one of the second generation banks who admitted to be working with some members of the syndicate, disclosed that he had done six transactions with one of the members. The graduate of Banking and Finance from Saint Paul University, Awka , Anambra state also revealed that he got N15,000 at the end of each successful deal. His major role was to give full details of victims account, particularly those who have accounts with his bank.

He said, “A friend Ayobami, popularly called AY, gave customers details to me to withdraw money. At times I gave them the exact account, if owner of the account banks with us. I met AY in December 2017.

I have so far done six transactions with him but not all went through. In my own bank, the stolen sim must have an ATM cards, for withdrawals of such to be possible. One Gabriel also approached me for same deal . We have been talking but he was yet to give me any deal before I was arrested.” Asked if he had ever received complaint from victims, he replied “ I do not work in the unit where customers lodge complaints. I work in Cards Services department. I was employed as a contract staff 11 months ago and I earn N75,000 monthly”

As for Nelson Matthew, he stated that he only accepted sim cards of a particular bank ( name withheld) from pickpockets. Explaining, he said that his role was to “do USSD transfer by rolling victims SIM cards. For instance when such sims are given to me, the first thing is to get the person’s account number and the code.

All I need to do is dial *901#. This is followed by a request to create a pin and another request for code. Again, I will dial *565 # which will reveal the ten digits of the account holder’s BVN . From there I will take the last four digits and create another pin. Thereafter, I will make transfer online, to a merchant account. I have done this over 15 times last year but this is my first attempt this year”.

Asked how much he had made so far, he said “ that depends on the withdrawal limit. In my case, the account limit of the bank I can access is N20,000”.

Our targets

“Our targets are those who store their account numbers on their phones. We also get account details through alerts on phones “, said the 2015 graduate of Wedding and Fabrication from the Yaba College of Technology.

Another suspect, Henry Omagbemi, said he was a lone ranger and that he was also into USSD transfer of accounts of two particular banks which daily withdrawal unit is N200,000.

He said , “I get between N40,000 and N50,000 on each withdrawal . All I need is the sim card which are brought to me by pickpockets. I only know one of the pickpockets, Obinna, his share is N70,000 on each successful withdrawal. At times, when I get a sim, I will contact AY who will get the banker that will give us the last four digits of the account holder. At the end, the banker (Ameachi ) gets N20,000”.

During investigation, one of the suspects Muna John was discovered to have had his last transaction two weeks ago where N200,000 was withdrawn from the victim’s account.

But in his case he stated that a relative of the victim brought the sim to him. “Somebody called and said he had his brother’s sim card in which was an alert of N360,000. I contacted AY who told me that he was not around. I had to call Gabriel because I do not know how to go about it. He ( Gabriel) collected the sim and sent it to the banker, from where N200,000 was withdrawn.

“I AM NOT IN A HURRY TO DO ANYTHING” – BUHARI


President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari diclosed on Thursday that his experience in the military is one of the major reasons he is not “in a hurry to do anything.”

The president said he prefers to seriously reflect on issues placed before him and ensure that his conscience had been satisfied prior to granting approval.

“I decided to drop the uniform and come back here (to be President of Nigeria), so I have gone through it over and over again. This is why I am not in a hurry to do anything. I will sit and reflect, and continue to (operate) with my clear conscience,” President Buhari disclosed during a Thursday afternoon meeting with his party leaders and supporters which was covered by Channels TV in Abuja.

“I had to invite you to let us eat together and I tell you that I am sitting here very much aware of the problem in this country. I will always reflect on historical antecedents,” the president added.

President Buhari regularly attracts criticism for his slow approach to national issues, including issues that may be deemed urgent by many, like reacting to tragic incidents or updating citizens about his government’s activities.

President Buhari delayed setting up a cabinet for about six months after he assumed office, an outcome that analysts partly blamed for plunging Nigeria’s economy into recession in August 2016.

The country had since emerged from recession after posting growth for two consecutive quarters in a row.

Lawmakers alarmed by the historic delay immediately moved to curb such occurrences in future by passing an amendment to the Nigerian constitution.

The amendment, passed last year, gave a newly-elected president a maximum of 30 days to appoint ministers and get the federal cabinet running.

The amendment was part of the more than 30 areas of alterations that the National Assembly entered into the constitution as part of its ongoing measures to rework the governing document and make it more acceptable to the citizens.

The amendments have been pushed to the 36 states of the federation where at least two-thirds are required to concur with each amendment before pushing it to the executive for presidential assent.

A political analyst, Eluma Asogwa, said the president’s comments were laughable in the face of his activities within the last two years.

“A president that promised to hit the ground running took more than six months to set up a cabinet, saying he wanted to get the best hands,” Mr. Asogwa said. “But when he eventually announced his ministers, we discovered that the majority were those that had long polluted our political space in this country.”

Mr. Asogwa said the president’s failings emanated largely from his inability to critically analyse issues and take prompt actions in line with the requirements of the modern age.

“Nigeria’s problems under President Buhari are largely about inactions than actions that were taken in earnest but wrongly,” added Mr. Asogwa, an Abuja-based legal practitioner.

Mr. Asogwa also cited the national embarrassment over the release of board appointments last month.

“He took more than two years to appoint board members only for him to end up with ‘dead people,”‘ the analyst said. “Even to remove the dead people and replace them with those still alive has taken him nearly one month and counting.”

Mr. Asogwa said he still believes that the president could still record significant achievements for the country within the remaining time in his tenure.

“I believe he could still do something even though many have written him off that he can’t do anything within the remaining one year of his government.

“The president means well for this country and I believe he could still deliver for those of us who believe in him,” Mr. Asogwa said.

The president’s supporters have asked him carry on with his style, which they described as “slow and steady” adding that it had made it difficult for would-be treasury looters to perpetrate their ignoble acts.

Channels Tv reported that President Buhari thanked his guests and assured them of unwavering thought of their loyalties and efforts.

“I thank you very much for honouring my invitation and I am telling you that if I don’t call you, it is not because, for a moment, I ever forgot how you supported me at one stage or the other over the years.”

Thursday, 18 January 2018

NOLLYWOOD FILMMAKER, KASVID, KILLED IN AUTO CRASH


              Chukwuka Emelionwu

A Nollywood filmmaker, Chukwuka Emelionwu, popularly known as Kasvid, is dead.

Emelionwu, was reported to have been involved in a fatal accident along Oraukwu, on his way to his village in Anambra State on Wednesday.

Reports say he, however, came out of the accident alive, but was knocked down by a hit and run driver, while attempting to cross to the other side of the road.

Kasvid is famed for producing some of Nollywood biggest hit movies like Mr Ibu in London, Issakabba and AKi and pawpaw. He is also the owner of the famous Kas-Vid Pictures.

Some of his colleagues have taken to social media to pay glowing tributes to the film maker.

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

FUNKE AKINDELE’S NAME REMOVED AS CAST ON AVENGERS, GENEVIEVE TAKES OVER ROLE

                               Funke Akindele

We earlier brought you a report that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, will star alongside international movie stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth, in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity Wars.

We told you that Akindele’s name was published on popular movie review website, IMDB, where it was revealed she will be a member of Dora Milaje, a team of women who serve as personal bodyguards of the Black Panther, the spiritual leader of Wakanda.

We also told you that other big names in the movie set to be released later in 2018 are Scarlett Johansson, Bernicio Del Toro and Chris Evans. Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel feature in voice acting roles.

A brief summary of the movie reads: “In the sequel to Avengers: Age of Ultron , Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet — the evil Thanos. On a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos plans to use the artifacts to inflict his twisted will on reality. The fate of the planet and existence itself has never been more uncertain as everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment.”

However, a new twists just emerged indicating that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s name has been removed from the cast list of upcoming superhero movie, Avengers: Infinity War and replaced with her colleague, Popular actress Genevieve Nnaji.

The new development also revealed, according to IMDb, Akindele was to play a member of the Dora Milaje, a team of women who serve as personal bodyguards of the Black Panther, the spiritual leader of Wakanda.

 

However, a check on the official website shows that Funke’s name has been deleted from the cast list and replaced with Genevieve Nnaji who will be playing same role, Dora Milaje.

As at the time of filling this report, Both actresses are yet to speak on this development.

We shall bring you developments as they unfold....

Monday, 15 January 2018

AMAECHI WEEPS, SAYS PUNISHMENT AWAITS MURDERERS IN RIVERS

                Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

The immediate past governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Rt.Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has assured the people of the state that those involved in the killing of Rivers people on New Year Day will face the wrath of the law.

Amaechi gave the hint in Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, when he paid a condolence visit to the bereaved families.

The minister, who wept when addressing the people said, “The only thing I can assure you is that the perpetrators of this act will be brought to justice. They cannot run away from it. They can’t get away with this.

“I was at the hospital to see a little boy that was shot, and his father and mother killed. How do you want that little boy to live? How would he cope in life? They must pay for their actions.”

Meanwhile, the minister has again, accused the Nyesom Wike-led administration in Rivers State of failing to protect the lives of Rivers people.

He spoke in Isiokpo, same day, at a grand reception held in his honour by the Ikwerre Youth Movement.

A statement signed by the Media Office of the former governor quoted him as saying, “The first responsibility of a leader is to keep his subjects alive. The reason why the constitution puts every governor on oath, to swear that you will protect lives and property is because if there are no lives, there will be nobody to lead.

“If there is anybody on earth that said that I have met with him as a cultist to take lives, let him come forward. If there is anybody on earth that will tell you that I have sat with him in a meeting and we planned to go and kill people to win election, let the person come forward.

“Let me tell you why I will not do such; it is not because I’m afraid of anybody, it is because I’m afraid of God.

“I doubt that God was happy the day they killed 23 persons in Omoku. I doubt that God was happy the day they killed people in Omerelu or at Egbeda or at Andoni or at Ogbunabali or wherever.”

Earlier, the President-General of IYM, Sir Azubuike Nwanjoku, had said that the reception was organised to honour the Transportation minister, fondly called the Lion of the Niger Delta.

He said that Rivers State should be saved from crime and cultism and appealed to Amaechi to take their plea to President Muhammadu Buhari, adding that they want to live and work in peace in Rivers State.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

NYSC ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION DATE FOR NEW SET OF CORP MEMBERS


The National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, has fixed January 16 for the opening of orientation camps for prospective Batch B, Stream 2, corps members nationwide.

The NYSC announced this on its Facebook page on Saturday .

The management of the Scheme said the 2017 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course is scheduled to hold in 15 NYSC Orientation Camps which are Abia, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Enugu, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Rivers and the FCT.

NYSC says highlights of the exercise are as follows :

(a) Commencement and Registration: Tuesday 16th January, 2018

(b) Cut-off date for Registration: Midnight Wednesday,17th January, 2018

(c) Swearing-In Ceremony: Thursday, 18th January, 2018

(d) Closing: Monday, 5th February, 2018

The Scheme urged prospective corp members to report promptly to the orientation camps in their states of deployment at the camp addresses indicated in their call-up letters.

It must be noted that the NYSC scheme was created in 1973 to “reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war".

According to the NYSC, the purpose of the scheme is primarily to inculcate in Nigerian youth the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasise the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of cultural or social background.

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

GOVERNOR NYESOME WIKE RELEASES NAMES OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, CULTISTS, ARMED ROBBERS IN RIVERS, CALLS FOR THEIR ARREST [SEE LIST]

In furtherance of his efforts to stem the tide of crime and violence in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has given marching orders to security agencies to hunt down cult leaders terrorizing the state.

Governor Wike in a comprehensive list released during his state wide broadcast on the killing of Don Wanny, said security forces should not spare any of the listed suspects.

He said the suspects have refused to take advantage of the Amnesty offer of the state government thereby causing mayhem in different Local Government areas of the state.

The Rivers state Governor also announced a twenty million naira bounty for anyone who offers information about the whereabouts of the suspects.

Wike in the broadcast further blamed the All Progressive Congress led by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for allegedly dissuading some cult groups from accepting the state’s amnesty.

He also accused Amaechi of politicizing the security situation in the state just as he revealed that the Anti-kidnapping Law will be amended to prescribe death sentence for criminals in Rivers state.

The Broadcast Reads:

On the first of January 2018, the entire State and the country at large was traumatized by the callous murder of 23 innocent persons at Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area by the notorious cultist, kidnapper, terrorist and murderer Don Wanny and members of his doomed gang.

2. When I visited the families of the victims, I placed a prize tag of N200 million for any information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this most heinous crime against humanity.

3. I also assured the security agencies of our further determination to continue supporting them with whatever it would take to have these criminals apprehended and brought to justice.

4. Yesterday, 7th January 2018, we all received the news about the death of Don Wanny and two of his fellow gang members in their hideouts in Enugu State while trying to escape arrest from the security agencies that were closing in on them.

5. Although we would have wanted Mr. Don Wanny and his gang members to have been arrested alive and put to trial for their numerous crimes and atrocities against his own people. His death, nevertheless, is a huge relief to the entire State, and therefore, most welcome development.

6. For years the security situation in Omoku in particular, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government area in general, has been most challenging because of the criminal activities of Don Wanny and his gang.

7. We therefore wholeheartedly thank President Muhammadu Buhari for rising to the occasion and not politicking with the issue of security. We also commend the security agencies, particularly, the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Security, for swiftly rising to the challenge in the most professional manner.

8. There is no doubt that this heroic success has proven what is possible when our security agencies are willing to discharge their constitutional duties with unadulterated commitment and professionalism.

9. Since 2015, we have been calling for tackling security issues devoid of political considerations in Rivers State in order to achieve maximum result. This level of commitment and professionalism as demonstrated in the Omoku case is exemplary. Therefore, we will continue to demand no less from our security agencies to keep our State safe and secure for residents, visitors and investors.

10. As a government, we have invested heavily on the security of the State and will continue to do everything within our powers to guarantee the security and safety of lives and property throughout the State. As a fact, we will spare no cost in ensuring that nobody will have peace if the lives and property of our people make no meaning to them.

11. However, we are deeply worried when our investments in security are deliberately prevented from yielding the desired results due largely to the recurrent tendency to politicize the federally controlled security agencies and services in the State. This is the reason why we must thank the President for doing things differently and with the support of all, a different result has been achieved.

12. The aftermaths of crime and insecurity affect society as a whole, and not only the direct victims. Accordingly, the duty to fight crime and criminality remains collective and no right thinking person should ever indulge in politicizing security issues under any circumstance.

13. In deed, at a time such as this, we expect political leaders to eschew political sentiments in their reactions and utterances and join forces with the State Government to address the situation and bring justice to the victims.

14. Regrettably, instead of showing respect for the dead and genuine sympathies to the bereaved families, the leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Governor of the State prefers to exploit the unfortunate incident for political ends by disseminating wild, unguarded and inciting statements to the unsuspecting public.

15. Contrary to his false claims and posturing the security challenge in Omoku predated our administration and Rivers State was never peaceful when he held sway as Governor. In case he has forgotten, this same Don Wanny tragically killed 32 persons in Omoku on the 14th of December 2014 under his watch as Governor. Yet, he failed to bring Don Wanny to justice.

16. We reiterate our zero tolerance for all forms of criminality and reassure all residents of our determination to be tough with those who choose to violate our criminal laws and undermine peace and security in the State.

17. To underscore the seriousness we attach to the fight against violent crime, we shall be amending the Anti kidnapping law to prescribe the maximum sentence for engaging in cultism, robbery and kidnapping.

18. Our decision to offer amnesty to all repentant cultists, militants and criminals was done in good faith and in the best interest of the State. Regrettably, while the programme was on course, the former governor and his ilk dissuaded some of these criminals from sincerely embracing the amnesty. The result is the recent escalation of cult and criminal activities in parts of the State.

19. At all times, our position on the amnesty offer is clear: those who genuinely embraced the offer are bound to fully, completely and perpetually renounce all forms of criminality and be of good behaviour in order to enjoy terms of the amnesty. The full weight of the law will be released on those who failed to embrace it.

20. Consequently, based on reliable information by the security agencies, I hereby direct them to immediately arrest and prosecute the under-mentioned persons who have either reneged on the terms of the amnesty and or refused to embrace same by continuing with cultism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in the State:

OGBA/EGBEMA/NDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. OLUCHI IGWEDIBIA (a.k.a. Obatosu)
2. Eze (a.k.a. Ugly Vulture)
3. AUSTIN – 6i/c Iceland Omoku)
4. Evidence
5. TOMPOLO from Obuboru – Greenlander

ASARI TORU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. IDAYE GRANVILLE (a.k.a. Egbele)
2. MPAKABOARI DALABU (a.k.a. Parker)

ANDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. ETENGO ETNEGO – MEND
2. VICTOR EKENS – MEND

AHOADA WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. HAPPY HARRY ODULU (alias Chief Priest) Egbema-Ogbogolo
2. AHOADA AUGUSTINE OBENE (alias Sunshine, Okogbe village)
3. TU-MAN, P (from Idoha village)

ELEME LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. MBAJO – DEYGBAM

EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. GOODLUCK IGONIKA – ICELAND
2. JUSTICE ORDAH (a.k.a. ADC) – ICELAND
3. SUNNY KEMJIKA WOVODO – DEYGBAM
4. ONYEMA UWOBO – ICELAND

IKWERRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. JONATHAN NKEMIJIKA (alias School Boy)

GOKANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. BARIJASI FRIMA (DAYWELL) – BOMU
2. ELVIS KOOYA (DAYGBAM) – BODO
3. GIOBARA POIBA – K/DERE
4. BONIFACE PAAGO (a.k.a. Chairman) – BODO

OMUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. JOHN WALA – DEYWELL
2. IHECHIMERE NWAYINWU – DEYWELL
3. BRIGHT OKERE – DEYWELL

AKUKU TORU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. OSELA JACK – GREENLANDER

DEGEMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. LUCKY MILLER – DEYGBAM
2. SOMINBA BIABO –
3. OROLOBO NELSON – ICELAND
4. WATER BABY – ICELAND
5. DANIEL BOBMANUEL – GREENLANDER

ETCHE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
1. UCHECHKWU OKERE (A.K.A TOGO – DEYGBAM

21. The Rivers State Government will pay N20 million to any person who volunteers useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of any of the afore-mentioned persons.

22. Finally, we wish to reassure Rivers people once again of our commitment to support the security agencies to guarantee the safety and security of lives and property across the State.