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Nollywood star, Segun Arinze to host Daylight’s Bowler Hats Bash...Holds October 1
Nollywood super star and revered entertainer, Segun Aina Padanou globally known as Segun Arinze, has been specially chosen as the host of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash (BHB), season two.
Proudly and painstakingly organised by leading daily online newspaper, Daylight.ng, the high-net-worth evening of relaxation, networking and entertainment holds elaborately at upscale Coliseum Events Centre, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, on October 1, (Nigeria’s 56thIndependence Day) amid glitz, grandeur and razzmatazz.
The glamorous and unforgettable evening of comedy, music, dance and more, will be graced by leading entertainers, celebrities and upwardly mobile revellers with taste for premium events.
According to a statement issued today by the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Daylight.ng, the reliable online newspaper, Mr. Azuh Amatus (NGE), who is also the Founder and Initiator of Bowler Hats Bash, the choice of Segun Arinze, as host for the second edition of Bowler Hats Bash, was unanimous and highly commendable.
“We are very happy and proud to announce legendary actor, multiple award winning thespian and Nollywood super star, Mr. Segun Arinze as the host of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash.
His accepting to anchor BHB 2016 is a big honour and we are indeed, very grateful.
He is a multi-talented thespian and a very versatile entertainer whose unequalled and deep entertainment talent cuts across acting, singing, voice over, compere, TV host and more.
Mr. Arinze is bringing his over three decades wealth of experience as a thorough-bred entertainment guru to the premium event as its host and anchor.
We cannot wait to have him direct proceedings on October 1,” hinted Azuh, the multiple award winning journalist.
Badagry, Lagos State-born Mr. Arinze, in a brief chat, equally thanked the organizers for picking him as host for BHB 2016.
In his words: “Bowler Hats Bash is a lovely concept. Kudos to the organizers for bringing to reality this unique style of unwinding on October 1, which we all know is Nigeria’s Independence Day. I look forward to relaxing with family and friends with good comedy, lovely music, pulsating dance steps and more. I was at the maiden edition as a special guest and wholeheartedly enjoyed myself. I look forward to doing so again on October 1,” Arinze declared.
In a related development, top fashion house, CK Couture will be clothing Mr. Arinze as host of BHB.
According to boss of the famous fashion outfit, Mr. Charles Anyabuike, they will be providing Mr. Arinze with an Afro-Centrik wardrobe that will stand him out at the memorable and fun-filled night.
“This is our own little way of supporting this laudable initiative called Bowler Hats Bash,” Anyabuike added.
Meanwhile, top Nigerian comedians expected to wow and dazzle high profile guests at the grand gathering include: Okey Bakassi, Elenu, Dauda, Elder O. Mr. Patrick, Makati, Ajebo, Danni B, Moran Cee, Omini, Kesh Ofuobi among other wave making ribs crackers.
Reggae legend, Orits Williki, will be performing live as the Special Guest Artiste at the show alongside JKL4Real, from Ghana and South African-based Kalifonia
Amazingly, sensational dance groups, Nero Sexy Dancers and Scatter and Sons, will be storming this year’s Bowler Hats Bash with their full squads, to further raise the roof of the venue with tantalising dance steps and moves.
While award winning Heritage Band will be live on stage dishing out melodious tunes, wave-making DJ Kelvinator, has vowed to add verve and vim to the grand gathering by electrifying guests with hit and trending songs from his wheel of steel.
“It’s strictly a hat affair. A hat on your head allows you into the venue of the show and that is the dress code for the spectacular soiree”, Azuh stated.
Fan Milk Seller Gets N3Million Gift From Kid He Gives Free Yogurt Years Back
Revealed! How MTN, 4 Banks And Serving Minister Laundered 12B Dollars
The Nigerian Senate has heard how South African telecom giant, MTN, allegedly laundered billions of dollars over a number of years, failing to pay necessary tax in the country.
Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West, raised the matter on Thursday. He accused MTN of removing $12 billion from Nigeria illegally.
Members of the upper chamber were clearly angered when the revelations were made on the floor that the company connived with four commercial banks and a serving minister to ferret out money from Nigeria.
Mr. Melaye, representing Kogi West, said on Thursday in Abuja at the senate that MTN, has been involved in gross money laundering.
Mr. Melaye said, “Between 2006 and 2016, the MTN, in collaboration with four commercial banks and with the help of a serving Minister, has moved over $12bn out of this country”.
He made the revelation under order 42 of the Senate rule and said it was particularly painful that the company was involved in illegal money movement at a time Nigeria was in economic mess.
“All hands must be on deck to recover every loot in the country. We are in a precarious situation and now is the time to recover every stolen money in the country,” he said.
The Senate president, Bukola Saraki, approved Mr. Melaye’s request that the matter be formally tabled with necessary prayers on Tuesday, an indication the senate is likely to launch full investigation into the scam.
The Senate is hearing the case nearly a year after a Premium Times’ investigation exposed how MTN for several years, sidestepped Nigerian laws to ship billions of dollars abroad — in so doing, paid less tax in Nigeria.
The 11-month-long investigation showed that the company had been running circles around Nigerian revenue authorities using a complex but noxious tax avoidance scheme called Transfer Pricing.
-Premium Times
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Atorise celebrates 365days of Praise and Prayer mountain
Dr Lanre Teriba's Mountain of Praise and Prayer to Celebrate 1st Year Anniversary
All machinery to celebrate the one year anniversary of Oke Sioni, the mountain founded by God Almighty through Dr Lanre Teriba to Praise and Pray to HIM has been set in motion. Information emanating from the inspirational music act who is currently on a musical trip to the United States of America (USA), is that come Wednesday 28, it will have been a year that the sacred place of praise and prayer was founded.
Explaining on the reason behind the need for such place Dr. Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise informed that he was inspired by God to start a place deliberately set aside to praise God, he explained further that because there's supplications in songs which is also prayer, that is the reason Oke Sioni mountain of praise and prayer was found.
The activities to mark the anniversary will be made known before the set day as the inspirational musician is currently on his American tour, he had cut short his London trip days back to entertain his numerous fans, only to return to continue with his annual musical tour.
First Pictures of King Sunny Ade's 70th Birthday Celebration In Ondo
MORE ROADS TO BE REHABILITATED/CONSTRUCTED IN BAUCHI STATE
At the end of its meeting today 21st September 2016, the Bauchi State Executive Council has approved contracts for the rehabilitation, expansion and construction of roads across the State.
The projects, spanning between 12 to 18 months duration, include;
1. Dualisation of Miri-Zaranda-Gidan Mai-Awalah roundabout, Bauchi.
2. Dualisation of Awalah-Giwo Academy, Bauchi.
3. Repair & resurfacing of Awalah to Central Market, Bauchi.
4. Repair & resurfacing of Kofar Gombe to House of Assembly, Bauchi.
5. Construction of Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate roads, Bauchi.
6. Construction of Ibrahim Bako Housing Estate roads, Bauchi.
7. Construction of Entrance & other link roads at Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP), Bauchi.
8. Rehabilitation of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University's Permanent Site link road, Bauchi.
9. Construction of Eight (8) Intra-City roads in Misau.
10. Dualisation of Jama'are road and the rehabilitation of Sule Katagum road in Azare.
11. Rehabilitation of Udubo-Gamawa (Federal) road.
Other Service Roads;
12. Design & Construction of Itas-Atafowa-Magarya road in Itas/Gadau LGA.
13. Design & Construction of Hanafari-Jurara-G/Babani-S/Kafi-D/Jeji road in Jama'are LGA.
14. Design & Constitution of Darazo-Gabchiyari road in Darazo LGA.
15. Design & Construction of Maraban Ganye-Jajuwal-Ganye-Gwalfada-Dokayel-Bakin Kogi road in Toro LGA.
The projects will be funded from, partly, the CBN Infrastructure Intervention loan of N10bn which was recently accessed and also from other inflow sources of the State Government.
Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar
Special Assistant to His Excellency the Governor of Bauchi State on Communications
21/09/2016
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SOS To Ogun Governor As Comrade Segun Akanni Makes Case For Magboro Road
#Attention
Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA
Executive Governor of Ogun State,
Oke'Mosan,
Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
Nigeria.
REMINDER
Sir,
This is to remind you of your promises to the people of Magboro in Owode-Obafemi Local Government, just at the back of Mountain of Fire Headquarters.
In 2011 when you came to campaign in Magboro for Governorship race, i remembered vividly that you promised to give us good road and stable electricity. Nothing has been done up till now.
In 2015 again, you came around to campaign for second term, you gave us the same promise that our road will be tarred as well giving us stable electricity. All what we benefited from you through First August Construction Company was the half constructed drainage system which contributed negatively to the worst, bad and deplorable situation we never experienced even before the channeling of the so called drainage. We change our Cars shock absorber every month.
This same road was reportedly to have been commissioned by your government at the Mountain of Fire axis with less than 100 meters construction of road in 2015.
Your Excellency Sir, let me make it clear to you that Magboro comprises of more that Twelve communities, such as Abule-Oko, Magada, Ganhun, Magboro 1, Magboro 1, Ajegunle, Shote, Makogi, Abule-Oba, Ishefu etc. Now that 2019 is coming closer, we are appealing to you to come to our aids, fulfil your promises by providing at least 15 hours electricity daily and good road.
My four and half years old last born doesn't know what the popular slogan "UP NEPA" is all about, as we've never experienced power since we came in to Magboro almost 6 years ago. Our houses have also become Generator sets depots.
We are not asking for too much sir. Just the road and at least 15 hours daily electricity.
Thank you sir.
Prince Segun Akanni,
Magboro, Ogun State.
Attached are the different pictures of Magboro road inwards Gas Line.
AU, AFRIMA PARTNER FELABRATION 2016
Following the successful release of the full Nominees List for the 2016 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, the African Union Commission, AUC, and the International Committee of AFRIMA have entered into partnership with Felabration 2016, the annual festival organised to celebrate the late music maestro and Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
According to Ms Niyi, AFRIMA will be fully involved with Felabration 2016 from the first event, the Senior Secondary Schools Debate, which holds on Wednesday, October 5, and from Monday, October 10 when the week-long festivities commence.
The Associate Producer stated that in keeping with the objectives of the CSR to raise the standard of education in Africa and create conducive learning environments for African children, participating schools and winners at the school debate would benefit from the Educate-A-Child endowment.
“We are set to replicate this commitment to education in Nigeria by donating prizes in the form of educational materials and equipment to both participating schools and winners at the Felabration 2016 Schools Debate. Our goal is to encourage young people that education is rewarding and to show that learning will help them understand and take pride in their cultural heritage. Remember Fela won the 2016 AFRIMA Legend Award which tells you that we are proud of Fela Kuti’s achievements and legacy as a music composer and artiste. Naturally, we are excited to be associated with a brand that celebrates artistic excellence as AFRIMA does.”
Responding, Yeni Kuti thanked AFRIMA and the AU for the gesture and urged more organisations to emulate AFRIMA.
“We are delighted that AFRIMA will be participating in Felabration 2016 starting with the school debate; it’s been a challenge hosting this school debate and to have AFRIMA come in through the Educate-A-Child CSR is a relief. Each year, the debate has been very interesting and the schools and students benefit greatly in terms of exposure to new knowledge and the opportunity to increase the educational materials available for learning.” Ms. Kuti added that the topic for this year’s debate, “Reparation: Yes or No?” will challenge the students to delve into African history and learn new things about their heritage. “We want to keep Fela’s love of culture and learning alive among young people,” she said.
While concluding the discussion, Adenrele Niyi urged the Fela Foundation to also get involved in the AFRIMA 2016 programme of events from November 4-6, 2016 which includes the Africa Music Business Summit on Friday, November 4 and the AFRIMA Music Village, an open concert-style festival featuring nominees and other top billed music stars, also on Friday, November 4.
In partnership with the AUC and the Official Host City, Lagos State, AFRIMA 2016 grand awards ceremony holds on Sunday, November 6 with thousands of guests expected in Lagos for the various events.
HIJAB: LASG SEEKS CAUTION FROM ALL PARTIES
The Lagos State Government has called for caution by all parties as it relates to the interpretation of the Appeal Court ruling over the use of hijab by female Muslim students in the State’s public primary and secondary schools, advising that the relative religious peace enjoyed in the State should not be sacrificed on the altar of religion.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, stated that it was misleading and an attempt to misrepresent the general public that the right to wear hijab has been granted in Lagos State-owned public schools when the appeal process has not been exhausted.
The statement emphasized that while it is an indisputable fact that the Court of Appeal in its judgment of 21st July, 2016 upturned the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State, which had inter alia ruled that the use of hijab is not part of the school uniform in public primary and secondary schools in Lagos State and the rights of the Applicants under Sections 38 and 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended has not been violated, the State Government had since appealed the ruling of the Appeal Court to the Supreme Court.
According to the statement “It is not in dispute that the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division on 21st of July, 2016 upturned the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State which had inter alia ruled that the use of hijab is not part of school uniform in public primary and secondary school in Lagos State and the rights of the Applicants under Sections 38 and 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended has not been violated.”
‘’Just as the Applicants counsel exercised the constitutional right of appeal by appealing against the judgment, the state government has also appealed against the judgment of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court,” the statement concluded.
The statement added that it was the position of the State Government that the issues that arose from the judgment of the Court of Appeal touches on the interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution and it is for the purposes of clarity that the Notice of Appeal together with the Motion on Notice for injunction pending appeal were served on the counsel to the applicants.
It therefore enjoined all those involved to allow the legal process to take its course on the matter and await the determination of the appeal lodged at the Supreme Court emphasizing that it was in the best interest of all parties and jurisprudence that the matter be given final interpretation by the Supreme Court.
The State Government however acknowledged the position of the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria and other segments of the Muslim community while urging understanding and restraint on their part, pending a final determination of the matter in the Supreme Court.
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