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Jide Kosoko, Saidi Balogun Others To Make Guest Appearance The year 2023 has been a great and very busy year for some Nigerian Celebrities. For 2022 winner of Mr. Nigeria International, Ajewole Odunayo Emmanuel, it is a year to give more to a society that has contributed to his success, personality and development. Tomorrow the 27th of April 2023, the city of Lagos will witness the official unveiling of a new NGO,  Making-A-Difference Initiative by the Ondo State born model. Speaking at a press conference organized in Lagos, Ajewole who is also known as Emray said the event is his way of appreciating well-wishers, friends, families, colleagues, business partners and the general public for their love and support over the years, he also gives insight as to what to expect at the event; “Ladies and gentle of the press, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to this media briefing”. “As you are aware, I will be officially unveiling my NGO, Making-A-Different Initiative to the world on the 27th...

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a fine of N5 million on Channels Television for breaking the broadcasting law during an interview with the Vice-Presidential candidate of Labour party, Datti Baba-Ahmed. The sanction was communicated to the Chief Executive Officer of the television station in a letter titled “Broadcast of an Inciting Interview, A Sanction”, and signed by Balarabe Ilelah, the commission’s Director-General. It read in part ‘’The NBC monitored the broadcast of a live interview of the running mate of the Labour Party Vice presidential candidate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, by the anchor of Politics Today, Seun Okibaloye, on Wednesday, March 22. Dr Baba-Ahmed said it will be unconstitutional to swear in an elected president on May 29, 2023, because of election irregularities,”  The NCC chairman stated that the interview was volatile and capable of inciting public disorder and therefore violated some sections of the broadcasting code. This, according to him...

  Veteran Nollywood actor and one of the respected voices in the Nigerian entertainment sector, Pete Edochie has spoken glowingly about an Enugu born politician who is contesting for governorship position in the coming general election. Edochie, not known for partisan politics, made this rare commentary which he started by saying: “Year 2023 is already here with us and it’s the year of the elections. We are already beginning to experience some of its challenges. I prefer to refer to it as the year of Peters.  Expatiating further, he said: “There is one Peter running for the governorship of Enugu State, which is where I reside and then of course there is me, wishing you the best of the season.” The iconic broadcaster thereafter dwelt extensively on Dr. Peter Mbah, the PDP governorship candidate for Enugu State in the coming election, who is also the Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas, which recently built a billion-dollar Lekki Free Trade Zone petroleum product terminal....

Ohom Orba Youths paid a courtesy visit to their brother and father, His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the lion building. This is a demonstration of their appreciation of what he has done for the people of Orba, Nsukka and Enugu state at large and assured him of 100 percent support in his senatorial bid and other PDP candidates of the state. To be assured of success on this mission, these committed youths chose Engr Onyema Odo as their leader and coordinator of this noble cause because of the immense contribution he has made to the growth, progress and welfare of Ohom Orba indigenes. Engr Onyema Odo whom governor Ugwuanyi has used to empower the people of Ohom Orba in many ways accepted this offer and work began in ernest with more empowerments and Christmas support program which took place on the 23rd of Dec. 2022. This was followed up with a door to door campaign which is ongoing. And On the 29th of January 2023, these gallant youth...

To boost access to finance for smaller businesses in Nigeria and to support increased trade, IFC today announced a partnership with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc to help the bank expand lending to hundreds of businesses operating in critical sectors in the country, including food, healthcare, manufacturing, and services.  IFC’s $30 million loan will allow Union Bank to increase trade financing and working capital lending to Nigerian businesses, including those whose cashflows have been strained by recent disruptions in global and local markets.  “As a bank, we are deeply committed to enabling success for SMEs. We understand the critical role of small businesses in leading Nigeria’s economy towards growth. This funding from IFC will enable us to extend financial relief to our customers during this difficult time. I am confident that the funds will help these businesses harness opportunities, and preserve jobs,” said Mudassir Amray, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of U...

Ndi Enugu State on Friday, the 27th day of January, 2023 once again reaffirmed their stand on the choice of their next governor as they trooped out in their numbers to support the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at its official campaign flag off at Okpara Square, Enugu. The flag off campaign which was like a carnival witnessed different supporters of the party across the different communities and local government areas of the state. They assured Dr. Mbah and other PDP candidates of the state 100 percent votes at the pools. A political leader in the state, Hon. Nnamani, described Dr. Peter Mbah, the governorship candidate of the party, as a man with the capacity to deliver on the people’s mandate having carved a niche for himself in the private sector. Mbah who had already toured the entire state and engaged directly with the people at various town-hall meetings, while thanking the good people of Enugu for their unflinching support, revealed that when he bec...

Come April 7th 2023, the city of Atlanta will experience the best of comedy and music with the 2023 edition of Gyration and Chill with Elenu and Friends; the star studded comedy concert which has spanned for two years is put together by long time Nigerian stand-up comedian, Akinlami Babatunde Julius widely known as Elenu.  Speaking to journalists via the popular Zoom video App, the talented comedian who also double as entertainment consultant while hinting on what the event is about, said the event promises to be an evening of music, comedy and the best of fun, he also went on to revealed some of the lineup of comedy stars to expect at the show and its acceptability so far. “Gyration and Chill with Elenu and Friends kicked off in 2021, which was the year after Covid-19, prior to that, I organized Elenu live in Atlanta in 2018 and 2019 respectively. On July 2nd, 2021, my company, De Premium Entertainment LLC, an Atlanta based and American registered company started, we are an entert...