Vice principal in police net for raping 12 yr-old student

Ekiti Gov., Kayode Fayemi

A 57 year-old very randy and shameless vice principal at St. Mary Girls College, Ikole Ekiti, Mr. Ayo Ajayi, has been arrested by men of the Ekiti State police command,for allegedly raping a 12-year-old pupil of the school inside his office.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the pupil had gone to the office of the vice-principal on March 18 and she did not come out as quickly as expected. This was said to have fueled the suspicion of some teachers.

One of the teachers, who reported the case to the police, was said to have moved closer to the door to open it but discovered that the door had been locked from inside.

She was said to have knocked on the door and the pupil and the suspect allegedly hurriedly stopped what they were busy doing inside.

Skye Bank staff connives with syndicate to steal N5.5m from customer...EFCC nabs culprits

  

 A monumental fraud is currently rocking the Ikeja, Lagos branch of Skye Bank. In fact, as you read this messy story, SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that five persons had already been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly transferring a total of N5, 550,000 from a bank account with Skye Bank.

The suspects, Ademola Okunlola, Tajudeen Oluwanisola, Kolawole Adams, Temitope Pedro, Bayo Olowoyo, and Biodun Adebanjo, SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt were picked up in different locations in Lagos by  EFCC operatives for allegedly effecting the fraudulent transfer of the money from the account of one Ajani Musibau domiciled in Skye Bank. 

Praiz drops new single, Mercy, premieres hot video

MTN Ambassador and Nigerian R n B star, Praiz is sensationally poised to premiere the music video of his fresh hit single Mercy. Directed by Patrik Elis, the video which featured acts like Limpopo master, KC, Kukere crooner, Iyanya, as well as newly minted MTN ambassadors Timaya, Sean Tizzle and hot rapper, Vector, SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report, showcases the talent of Praiz in a way music lovers have never seen him bursting a few kick-ass dance moves in the process.

NBC DG, Emeka Mba mourns Amaka Igwe

Emeka Mba

The amiable and hard working Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Emeka Mba has joined the long list of leading Nigerians mourning the recent and sad demise of veteran female filmmaker, Amaka Igwe. 

In a special and exclusive tribute sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the cerebral national administrator said Igwe's death was a monumental loss to the creative industry in Nigeria.

Association of Movie Producers confirms Amaka Igwe’s death…Mourns her passage

Amake Igwe

More tributes are pouring for the late amazon of Nollywood and leading female filmmaker, Amaka Igwe.

The Association of Movie Producers (AMP), where she was a Board of Trustees member, before her sudden and painful death, said it announced with staggering shock, the transition of Amaka Igwe , MFR, on the night of Monday, April 28, 2014.

In a signed statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, AMP said her demise was a piece of news that has left their entire members worldwide and indeed Nollywood in freezing silence and too stunned for words.

With tears in his eyes, Don Pedro-Obaseki mourns Amaka Igwe

Amaka Igwe

​‎Dear fans and readers of SHOWBIZPLUSng, here is a passionate tribute written by revered filmmaker and scholar, Don Pedro-Obaseki to Amaka Igwe, who painfully died on the night of Sunday, April 27, in Enugu State.
"Amaka Ene Igwe, MFR (1963-2014) - A Brief Elegy. Born 2nd January 1963, Amaka Igwe (nee Isaac Ene) may be the singularly most important WOMAN in the creation & evolution of Nollywood. Starting out as a young Lecturer Assistant at the then Anambra State University, Amaka Isaac Ene dedicated her young adult life to the creation of CHECKMATE (a Soap-Opera that leveraged on the previous success of Lola Fani-Kayode's MIRROR in The SUN).

Customers panic as fire guts Access Bank

 There was panic and pandemonium especially among customers as fire gutted a branch of Access Bank at Ojo Alaba, Lagos, recently.

SHOWBIZPLUSng reliably learnt that firemen were said to have spent no fewer than four hours at the scene trying to put off the raging inferno.

Nollywood in tears as AfricaMagic mourns the painful death of Amaka Igwe

Amaka Igwe

Aside the uncontrollable tears from her colleagues in Nollywood, the AfricaMagic family is also lamenting and mourning the painful exit. 

The leading pay TV content provider said it is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the iconic Nigerian film and TV producer Mrs. Amaka Igwe. 

"The African creative arts industry has lost an admired and respected leader whose vast knowledge, proven business acumen and boundless imagination made an immeasurable contribution to the development and success of our community". They told SHOWBIZPLUSng in a press statement. 

Kidnapped school girls: Women to stage one million march

Women all over the country will on Wednesday staged a one million women march in Abuja to press for the release of secondary school girls kidnapped in Chibok town, Borno State by suspected insurgents two weeks ago.

Prof. Hauwa Abdu Biu disclosed this yesterday during an emergency meeting convened by the first lady of Borno, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima on the way forward for the release of the school girls.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that she had last week spoke on behalf of coalitions of Borno women in which they called for the release of the school girls and offer to go to the Sambisa Forest in search of the school girls.

2015: Akpabio in trouble as PDP elders accused him of imposing SSG on them...Says he runs party with family members

Akpabio

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal that Akwa Ibom State is currently boiling as some elders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State have protested alleged moves by the state Governor, Godswill Akpabio, to further isolate the founding-fathers of the party.

The party stakeholders, who petitioned the PDP National Secretariat, accused the governor of trying to foist the current Secretary to the State Government Mr. Udom Emmanuel, on the party as its governorship candidate in the 2015 general elections.

They also alleged that prominent members of the party such as former Governor Obong Victor Attah, Atuekong Don Etiebet, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, among others, had been sidelined from party affairs.

The petition, which was signed by 60 prominent indigenes of the state, also accused the governor of using family members and loyalists to run the party.

48 Prisoners pass GCE

The inmates

Despite their predicament and condition, 48 awaiting trial inmates of Ikoyi prisons recently passed the November/December 2013 General Certificate of Examination (GCE) convincingly.

The Deputy Controller of Prisons, Mr. Emmanuel Bamidele, disclosed this on Monday during a visit to the place by members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that NBA members were at the prison to present gifts to the inmates as part of activities marking the 2014 Law Week.

He said the 48 were among the 102 inmates that wrote the examination.

2015: Crisis brewing in Delta State over plan to impose candidate

Uduaghan

Crisis is currently looming as prominent politicians, professionals and community leaders in Delta State on Sunday advised the powers –that-be against plot to foist someone on the people in 2015.

“The politics of 2015 is that of issues that have direct bearing on the well-being of the people. Therefore, anyone who wants to become governor of the state must demonstrate the capacity. His vision and determination to govern the state must be clear to the people,” they told SHOWBIZPLUSng in a press statement sent to us.

Fear of B’Haram: Army to begin mass recruitment in May

Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, COAS

The Federal Government has given the armed forces and other security agencies the nod  to embark on mass recruitment.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered in Abuja on Sunday that the directive was to give fillip to the war against terrorism in the country.

It was also learnt that those who attended the expanded National Security Council meeting in Abuja on Thursday emphasised the need for the recruitment.

 A highly placed military source said that   President  Goodluck Jonathan  issued the  directive for more recruitment into the army in March after the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Kenneth Minimah,  had briefed him about the operations of the army.

Shock as evil policeman abducts, brutalizes eight year-old girl for rituals…Hides under bed

Residents of Olufowobi Street, Ketu, Lagos, were thrown into confusion after an eight-year-old girl, Amarachi Abakwam, was found tied up and brutalised under the bed of a policeman attached to Police Mobile Force 22.

SHOWBIZPLUSng in a story monitored from Punch Metro learnt that the policeman, Augustine Gbuchenge, with Force number 400823, lived in the same compound with Amarachi’s family.

The father of the victim, Patrick, said on the fateful day he had been looking everywhere for his daughter until they discovered her under Gbuchenge’s bed.

Brother's death: APC commiserates with Vice President Sambo on brother's death

Sambo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with Vice President Namadi Sambo on the death of his

younger brother in a road crash in Abuja.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and made available to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the party expressed shock and sadness at the death of such a vibrant personality in such a tragic circumstance.

''Death is never easy to accept, and when it is so unexpected it adds to the grief. But the sweet memories and good deeds of the departed will always be a balm to sooth the indescribable pain of death.

Apostle Helen Ukpabio says she wasn't deported from UK...'Atheists can't stop me from preaching the gospel'

Ukpabio

After days of deliberate silence, one of Nigeria’s most successful female preachers, Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio, has described the tale flying all over the place that she was recently deported from the United Kingdom where she had gone for the propagation of the gospel as untrue and unfounded. 

Speaking exclusively to YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine and SHOWBIZPLUSng  recently, the amiable and unperturbed founder of Liberty Gospel Foundation Church (with over 250 branches scattered all over the world) stated that nothing like that happened. According to her, “All what you’ve been hearing and reading on the social media is the handwork of atheists. I was never deported from the U.K.

Controversial Interview: Yes Magazine replies Harrysong...Warns act

SHOWBIZPLUSng brings you the loud and clear reply from the Azuh Arinze published Yes International Magazine to emerging crooner, Harrysong, who blatantly denied an interview he granted the magazine saying his parents broke up and escaped being killed because his dad committed an incest by marrying his mum, without knowing they were related.

APC chieftain on the run for assaulting and battering wife

Victoria

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bayo Awosanya is allegedly on the run for attempting to kill his wife through incessant battery and assault. 
In fact, Women Arise, a non-governmental organisation has called for the arrest of the Ogun State-based Awosanya.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that Bayo was reported to have last Sunday, assaulted his wife- to- be, Ms. Victoria Awosanya at their Sagamu residence.

In a petition to the Inspector General of Police, President of Women Arise, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, said Bayo was in the habit of assaulting Victoria, whom he had accused of not joining him at a social event. A report of the incident was said to have been lodged at the Sagamu Police Division.

It read in part, “But for the fortunate intervention of the security man at the gate, who stepped in to rescue Victoria, Bayo would have succeeded with the murder attempt. He was on the verge, already.

Benin Crown Prince storms Calabar for Invasion 1897

Crown Prince addressing the Obong of Calabar

The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Eheneden Eradiauwa recently paid a royal visit to the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi,all  in the bid to reconnect with the storyline of the much talked about Lancelot Imasuen's new film, "Invasion 1897."  

The visit, which was facilitated by the Benin Royal Dynasty Trust, SHOWBIZPLUSng reliably learnt was part of the move to strengthen the age-long ties between the Efik Kingdom and that of Benin.  The film focuses on the invasion of the Benin Kingdom by the British Empire in 1897, and how they carted away ancient artifacts belonging to the kingdom under the reign of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi who was deposed and later, died while on exile in Calabar.

Controversy as Censors Board stops nationwide release of Half of a Yellow Sun

The Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) dashed the hopes of moviebuffs by stopping the planned nationwide release of Half of a Yellow, due to some controversial scenes in the movie.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the movie was originally slated for cinema release today, April 25, but was abruptly cancelled when it failed to meet the standards of the apex film regulating body in Nigeria.

Glo/CNN African Voices profiles goldsmith Labi Kapo

The Globacom-sponsored CNN African Voices over the weekend brought to viewers South African  goldsmith, Thomas Labi Kapo, who was special guest on the programme.

 Born in May 1958, Kapo, SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt is a gifted and artistic jeweler who has worked with renowned jewelers such as Andrew Grima (Queens Court Jewelers), Universal Gem Trade and Alexis Jewelry Limited.

 From some of the finest jewelry shops in London to the mine fields deep in Ghana, the renowned

goldsmith has been all over the world gaining the experience that has made him the master craftsman

he is today.

Fun, excitement as MultiChoice launches BoxOffice for subscribers

L-R: Mrs. Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, DStv; Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Retention, MultiChoice Nigeria; Mrs. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Manager, Mnet Africa and Ms. Caroline Oghuma, Public Relations, MultiChoice Nigeria during the Media launch of DStv Boxoffice and Catchup held at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos...recently

MultiChoice has officially launched BoxOffice in Nigeria, in what is yet another move to provide DStv subscribers with the ultimate in home television entertainment.

BoxOffice, according to a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, is a service that allows subscribers to conveniently rent and watch the latest blockbuster movies in the comfort of their homes, right on their DStv Explora decoders.

More troubles for Yobo as landlord reports him to police… May be invited for questioning

Yobo

Embattled Super Eagles captain and Norwich City defender, Joseph Yobo, has yet to resolve the dispute with a landlord, Ray Smith, over the poor state of a flat rented in the player’s name.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the police are now investigating the situation after Smith reported it to Merseyside Police.

A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police confirmed a complaint had been made and inquiries were ongoing.

She added, “As yet it is not clear whether it’s a civil offence or a criminal matter.”

Smith said the duplex penthouse which was leased in Yobo’s name was “trashed” and is alleging theft and criminal damage.

Breaking News! War in God’s house: Wife accuses pastor Chris Okafor of battery and assault…As they fight dirty over custody of their kids

Okafor

 SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal that a very big scandal is currently brewing in the home of controversial man of God and founder of Mountain of Liberation Miracles Ministries, Dr. Chris Okafor. Bessem Okafor, the estranged wife of the embattled preacher famous for his ‘Talk Na Do’, slogan, has accused him of beating her up at their home in Magodo, Lagos.

The Heroes kicks off with regional auditions...Segun Arinze named host

Segun Arinze

Nigeria’s first cultural reality TV show, The Heroes: Back to the Roots, is set to commence auditions at the twelve designated centres nationwide. This was made known in Lagos by the producer of the realty TV show, Chinyere Ogbukagu of De Havillah Timeless Productions, Jos. In a chat with SHOWBIZPLUSng, she said prospective participants at the reality TV show are to obtain the form at all branches of the First City Monument Bank nationwide by paying into the Havillah Timeless account, with which they can attend auditions at the centres listed against the dates on the show’s website.

The host of the show, Segun Arinze, a Nollywood star, said he was ready to take the final 37 contestants who would emerge from the various states of the federation and the FCT into the house for the specific tasks which would stem from their deep knowledge of the Nigerian culture.

Shame as Confab delegates fight over resource control

Kutigi and Akinyemi

Tempers and regional tensions rose on Wednesday during deliberations on resource control by members of the Committee on Devolution of Power in the ongoing National Conference in Abuja.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that a free for all was averted among delegates who were visibly divided along regional lines.

The delegates hauled invectives on one another, thereby creating temporary suspension of contributions of some members.

Ironically, the committee’s co-chairmen, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, and ex-Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomasie, who had clashed over resource control, brought the controversy under control.

Shocking confession: Boko Haram pays N500,000 to recruit foreign members

Captured Boko Haram members

 Boko Haram recruits members, not just from Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad, it also gets recruits from Niger Republic who it pays N500, 000. However, their pay is raised should their bombs kill more people in Nigeria, the BBC has said, in a news monitored by SHOWBIZPLUSng.

The teens, when they are enlisted, are given Tramol [an opiate drug], marijuana and alcohol. They break into houses for cash; sometimes beat people for money, and steal their animals for food. They gather again for their opium and drinks.

Though the recruits, barely in their teens, do not like the sect and its activities, they said they took to violence as being students they have no jobs and are poor.

OAU, UI, Unilag, UNN, others make list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria

UNN

Below are the list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria currently.

Our CSR is geared towards fighting malaria - CEO, Geneith Pharmaceuticals, Emmanuel Umenwa

Umenwa

Among pharmaceutical companies with research and development initiatives in Nigeria today is Geneith Pharmaceuticals. Incorporated in the year 2000 as a private limited liability company, the main business of the company is distribution of drugs and pharmaceuticals with standards above the bar, in the quest for value additions to the health and quality of life of Nigerians. The Company’s products, including Camosunate ACT Anti-Malarial, its flagship brand, are all NAFDAC registered and currently sourced from various overseas pharmaceutical Companies with GMP certification. Geneith’s impacts and contributions has been asserted and confirmed with several awards such as Best Malaria Management Drug Award conferred on Camosunate by African Products Award 2002, and West African Best Malaria Award, also conferred on Camosunate by the West African Direct marketing Award in 2007.

 In this brief chat with SHOWIZPLUSng, the MD/CEO of the Geneith Pharmaceuticals Mr. Emmanuel Umenwa sheds more light on Geneith, Camosunate and World Malaria Day.

Chiwetel Ejiofor makes Mode Men cover

After several weeks of planning and strategizing, the eight anniversary edition of Mode Men magazine is now available on the news-stands. 

According to a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, Chiwetel Ejiofor is on the cover of this commemorative issue.

Breaking! Mamuzee twins narrowly escaped armed robbery attack

The Mamuzee twins in the shattered car

What would have been another tragedy in the nation’s entertainment sector was averted miraculously as the Mamuzee singing twins narrowly escaped death in the hands of deadly armed robbers early this morning.

According to information SHOWBIZPLUSng scooped from their Facebook wall, they said the incident happened on the Gwagwalada end of Abuja.

“We were attacked by armed robbers on Gwagwalada road, Abuja while coming back from the immigration office today. They shot at us, shattered our car. We are at the hospital now. Please just help us thank God for His protection! We thank The Lord! MamuZEE TwiNs.”

Soup Lounge births in Lagos with style

L-R: Chief Executive Officer Ofada Boy Incorporation, Tobi Fletcher, Partner, Ogunupebi Feyisayo and  Akinlade Temitayo  at the opening of Soup Lounge, a subsidiary of Ofada Boy Incorporation in Lagos... recently

Fast rising Nigerian local food company, Soup Lounge, a subsidiary of Ofada Boy Incorporation has thrown its best foot forward by promising to deliver unequalled and unique services of assorted Nigerian soup delicacies. This strategic move SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt was made during a well-attended unveiling ceremony of Soup Lounge at Adeniran Ogunsanya in Lagos which afforded consumers the opportunity to relish the delicious goodness of a wide array of Nigerian indigenous soups.

Joseph Benjamin, Bez, General Pype others storm US for FACE award 2014

FACE organizers

The city of Atlanta Georgia, US, is currently agog and ready to welcome guests to this year's Festival of Arts And Culture Exhibition Award (FACE Africa ).

Interestingly, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the forthcoming event will be hosting by Nollywood leading actor and compere, Joseph Benjamin with support from an emerging entertainer.

Be the next TV star as AfricaMagic auditions new stars for Tinsel/AfricaMagic Original Movies

Tinsel cast

The home of premium African entertainment, AfricaMagic, home of
African movies and producers of some of the continent's hit TV shows
is throwing its doors open as it auditions for Africa's next brightest
TV and Film stars!
SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that as part of its contribution to the development of local productions of
film and TV initiatives in Nigeria, AfricaMagic, is once again calling on aspiring actors and
actresses in the country to audition for various roles in the popular
multi-camera soap opera, Tinsel and its first ever film feature
initiative, AfricaMagic Original Films.

Applause as Hotel 1960 inducts Clarion Chukwura into its Hall Of Fame

Clarion with Lasode and Dabo at the event

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal that it was a night of fun, glamour and glitz as one of Nigeria’s top screen divas, veteran actress and songstress, the ever smiling Clarion Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah was hosted to a night of tributes by the prestigious Prince of Anthony Hotel, a member of1960 group in the suburb of Anthony Village, Lagos on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Mo'Cheddah releases "Destinambari" video

Mocheddah

Returnee sexy crooner, Mo'Cheddah has finally released the video of her latest video, Destinambari. SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the lovely video was directed by Clarence Peters and features Phyno alongside Big Brother's Uti in a starring role.

Shot entirely at the Oko Filling in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Mo’Cheddah is absolutely stunning in her return to the big screen and truly serenaded her darling fans with her newest love song.