Olu Akanmu resigns as boardroom politics rock Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Networks Limited on Thursday confirmed that Mr. Olu Akanmu, its Chief Marketing Officer has resigned his appointment with the company to pursue other interests-with effect from Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

According to a statement, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Airtel was quoted as saying, "Mr. Akanmu led the marketing function at a crucial time in the life of our organization and brought his over two decades of marketing experience and a rich knowledge of the telecommunications market to bear on his role as our CMO. On behalf of all of us at Airtel, I wish him the very best in his future endeavours."

A national daily, National Mirror reported in its Thursday edition that Akanmu resigned his appointment on Wednesday following the intractable crises between the telecoms company and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON, on one hand and advertising agency, Prima Garnet Africa, on the other.

The paper said Akanmu resigned after it was discovered that Airtel, in breach of APCON rules, published an advert in one of Nigeria's national dailies without clearance from him.

Akanmu was said to be angry that the advert was published without reverting to him, a factor that suggested lack of respect for his office as the Chief Marketing Officer.

"Akanmu, who was said to have expressed his anger over the published advert, which was in clear violation of a court order that Airtel should maintain status quo in a dispute it has with Lolu Akinwunmi's Prima Garnet, was reported to have expressed his disappointment to the management over the company's inclination to a disobey court order," the paper said.

Bisi Ibidapo-Obe shares intimate secrets of her happiest day in life

Beautiful actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe has revealed that the day her daughter
Destiny was born, is the happiest day of her life. She made this revelation
at the 'Celebrity Night-Out', a programme put together by Odua TV, Chaneel
204 on Startimes.

Despite the controversy surrounding the birth of the child, the
Omologbalogba actress said her birth gave her joy beyond measure. It will
be recalled that the alleged father of the girl, Hon. Dino Melaye refused
to take responsibility for the child and denied the paternity in the media
and on social networks.

Celebrity Night-Out is a special celebrity programmed by Odua TV. It is a
platform where celebrities are hosted and put on hot seats to answer
questions from fans, celebs, media and select guests. The event which
started with red carpet appearances by 5pm, had celebrities like ace
comedian Gbenga Adeyinka, fellow Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo amongst
others in attendance. It was a fun-filled atmosphere as friends and fans
alike trooped in to have a fantastic time with the beautiful Nollywood
star. Media executives, reporters, entertainment personalities and select
guests also turned out to party with the actress. It was a night of
excitement and merrymaking.

Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, also known as Bisi Omologbalogba, thrilled and excited
the crowd as she danced rhythmically to the tunes of the energetic live
band of Saint Janet.

Speaking on the happiest days of her life, Bisi enthused. "The day my
daughter, Destiny was born, was and is still the happiest day of my life. I
experienced love, greater than anything I had ever felt before, and I don't
think it can ever be replaced".

Host of the event, Mr Soji Omotayo spoke on the event. "It is our custom to
host celebrities regularly because we believe they should be celebrated and
appreciated for the effort they put in entertaining us. Besides, their fans
want to get to know them for who they really are, and so we try our best to
make that happen".

Others celebrities like Mercy Aigbe and Taiwo Hassan otherwise known as
Ogogo, have earlier been hosted by the entertainment channel.

Oodua TV, on Channel 204 is a brand new Yoruba entertainment channel on
Cable TV, Startimes that aims at promoting and appreciating the rich Yoruba
culture. It is a platform where entertainment meets Heritage, focusing on
people, entertainment, culture, values, lifestyle, and more.

Shocker:Newspaper reports death of Our Daily Manna publisher Rev Chris Kwakpowe

A prominent national daily newspaper, (Daily Champion)
in Nigeria reported that the publisher of Our Daily Manna, Rev. Dr Chris
Kwakpowe, was assassinated at his home by unknown gun men. His full name was
printed in the controversial publication!

Even the CORRECTIONAL VERSION RE-PUBLISHED, STILL
CARRIED HIS FULL NAMES! This has caused panic and tears across the

Tuface covers Bubbles magazine april edition in style

The April 2013 edition of Bubbles Magazine is covered by African pop icon
and music megastar 2face Idibia. Not just any old cover, mind you; Bubbles
went out on a ledge to create a portrait of Tubaba in all his regal glory
on a never before seen reflective cover. The first 3,000 readers to pick up
their copies will get the special limited edition cover, while other
readers will have to make do with the regular cover. Bubbles Magazine is
known for setting trends and trailblazing; last edition which featured
eLDee The Don and Trybe Records had a special gate-flap cover.



This edition combines a couple of firsts: the colourful portraiture and the
reflective cover is one that has never been seen on the continent. The new
edition features Chidinma who talks about her plans for the future and
Praiz who incidentally contested on Project Fame the year after Chidinma.



As always, Bubbles Magazine- respected as being the authentic voice of
Nigerian entertainment journalism does not let down with this comprehensive
compilation. There's a feature on the hottest music video directors, a
feature on Lemi Ghariokwu who speaks on his claim to worldwide fame, album
cover art and a spotlight on the freshest artistes currently making waves.



Bubbles Magazine edition 28 is available in shops and from vendors across
the nation from Monday 29th April 2013.

Lagos:Four women beat policeman,charged to court

Four women were on Tuesday in Lagos arraigned in an Ebute Meta Magistrates' Court for allegedly assaulting a policeman.
The accused: Sharon Moses, 26, Emily Monday, 22, Cynthia Amaka, 21 and Sabina Osondu, 27, are facing a one count charge of assaulting a police officer.
Moses, resides at DLA Road Asaba, Lagos; Monday at No19 Church St, Ikorodu, Lagos;  Amaka, No.9, Atiba close, Value Estate Dopemu, Lagos while Osondu, lives at Nigeria Airforce Base, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Prosecutor, Mr Samuel Ishola, told the court that the crime was committed on April 19, at Ritalori Hotel, Bode Thomas St, Surulere, Lagos.
According to him, the four accused lodged in a room at the hotel but t

Man caught inside roof top of a shop twice

A 30-year- old security guard, Ebi Robert Abariko, wept bitterly at an Ijeshatedo Magistrate's Court, pleading with the Magistrate to spare him the agony of going back to prison because he was recently released from custody on bail.

He told the court that his wife had just delivered a baby girl and if he was confined in prison custody, his wife and the new baby would suffer since his wife does not have any means of livelihood to support the family.

Abariko, was said to have been caught in a roof of a shop where he went to steal pampers, provision, cosmetics and perfumes valued N220, 000, belonging to Mrs Santes Bob, who owns the shop.

However,  his pleas to the presiding Magistrate, Mrs A.O Gbajumo, fell on deaf ears. Abariko, who is from Delta state, was said to have just been  released  from Kirikiri prison last Month and he went back to commit similar offense that has now landed him in prison again.

The father of two was caught inside a shop roof at 224, Ijesha road, Ijeshatedo, Lagos where he went to steal.  He was unlucky again and was caught and he escaped been lynched by an angry mob.

He was said to have succeeded in burgling another shop at number 142 of the same street within the vicinity belonging to Mrs Mariam Salami, while he was still facing trial at the same court.

When he was arraigned in court, he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Kunle Shonobare told the court that Abariko had similar matter in the court which he was granted bail and he went again to committee the same offense.

However, Magistrate Gbajumo, granted him bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.    She adjourned the matter to April 24, 2013, when he would be facing another matter in the court. While he was being taken to the prison, he told Crime Alert that he was a security guard and his monthly salary is N15, 000, which he said was not enough to take care of his family.
-Vanguard

YEMI ALADE featuring ICE PRINCE & SASHA P - "GHEN GHEN LOVE (REMIX)"

After the success of her smash hit, "Ghen Ghen Love", Nigerian Pop/R&B
diva Yemi Alade teams up with Chocolate City's very own superstar Ice
Prince and Nigerian Hip-Hop's First Lady Sasha P to create this
excellent new remix of the 2012 single, produced by the veteran OJB
Jezreel.

The remix which is Yemi Alade's first original material to be
released this year was recently premiered on a LIVE Google+ Hangout by
Yemi Alade herself along with Ice Prince and Sasha P as well as the
likes of Eva Alordiah, Flowssick, Jaywon and bloggers Ogagus and
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Bricklayer arrested with 5 guns

Two AK47 rifles and 17 magazines with 30 rounds, were last Wednesday recovered from the home of an armed robbery suspect, Kazeem Adebola.
A bricklayer by profession, 30-year-old Adebola, who resided with his wife and child at Orisumbare Street, Ayobo, Lagos, had hidden the arms in the ceiling of his kitchen.
The arms were allegedly being kept for a notorious armed robbery gang, said to be responsible for a robbery attack in Victoria Garden City last month and a host of other robberies at Ajah.
During the raid on his home by the Special Anti Robbery Squad, Ikeja, three other AK47 rifles and 16 magazines were a

Pastor charged for stealing female church member's underwear

The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned a 25-year-old pastor, Tommy Issachar, over an alleged stealing of a female church  member's underwear and N10,000 cash.
Issachar, who resides at No 35, Mafoluku St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos, appeared before an Oshodi Magistrates' Court in Lagos, on a two-count charge of breach of public peace and stealing.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Kehinde Olatunde told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 12 at Mafoluku, Oshodi.
He said that the accused stole two pants, one bra and a cash sum of N10,000 belonging to Mrs Gift Bassey.
"The accused, a pastor of All Nations Evangelical Church, Oshodi, was invited to a programme at the headquarters of the church, which was t

Dynasty Furniture special price slash offer

Dynasty,the home of quality Italian leather in Nigeria has started a special reduction offer on most of it products.A complete set of settee which was formally sold for N800,000 has been reduced to N330,000.
Dynasty has a spectacular showroom in Lekki.Check Scapular Plaza,KM 17 Lekki-Expressway,Igbo-Efon Roundabout,Lekki,Lagos.They also have

Lekki County Homes for sale!3 bedrooms,2bedrooms and 4 bedroom town house

Lekki County Homes under the management of Megamound Properties want people to own their luxury homes stress free.Gistmaster gathered that some of the houses available for sale include 4 bedroom semi detached duplex with BQ on 350 sqm.The price is N55 million.
 Another 4 bedroom detached house is also a

Church official statement over nollywood star shameful wedding distruption

The Overcomer's Church World Outreach, where the wedding between Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi to a new wife was disrupted today by his legitimate wife, has responded to the incidence
What was meant to be a day of celebration – the wedding ceremony of one of our members Uloma Agwu to Mr. Solomon Akiyesi at the Overcomers Church World Outreach in Aguda – was sullied by an ugly incident. Immediately following the praise and worship session and before the officiating commenced, a woman who claims to be the lawful wife of the groom disrupted the ceremony. She was accompanied by people who sought only to wreck havoc in the church. They were unruly and violent.
We regret the ugly series of events that followed this brash display. At the Overcomers Church, we do our due diligence to ensure a coup

NNPC GMD's Brother assasinated

Unknown gunmen believed to be hired assassins on Sunday, trailed and shot dead the younger brother of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Andy Yakubu along Kachia-Kaduna express road.

The GMD's young brother, Yohanna Yakubu had gone to his village in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State over the weekend to visit family members.

A family member who confirmed the incident told LEADERSHIP that late Yohanna was shot dead by the assassins in the presence of his wife, his Sister in-law, and a little baby who had followed him to the village.

A security source told LEADERSHIP that the gunmen in conjunction with their collaborators trailed the GMD's younger brother from Kaduna to his village to attend a funeral.

He said, "The deceased was travelling with his wife, his in-law and little girl before they were ambushed in the middle of the road around Kachia local government area, the gunmen shot him dead, and left his wife and little baby unhurt."

Confirming the incident, spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Aminu Lawan, said the command has since embarked on investigation that will lead to their arrest.

It was gathered that the NNPC boss has arrived Kaduna following the incident

Moses wins Nigeria Idol 2013

Moses is the winner of the 2013 edition of Nigeria Idol.The last winner was Mercy but not much have been heard from her since the won the music reality show competition.Niyi Tabiti Blog will update you.
The recording of the show to

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