Praiz saves hole in the heart baby, raises N10m for her medicals

Some stars are born with milk of human kindness flowing in their veins. In fact, Praiz Adejo must be one of God's angels in human form, he recently presented the proceeds made from the caller-tune sales of his single “Oshe" to Somaya Olayinka Dahli. 

The R&B/Soul singer, SHOWBIZPLUS gathered was able to raise N10m this February and the total money has been presented to Somaya's parents in order to cover the medical bills for her post-surgery treatments.

After a successful heart operation was carried out in late 2013 to close the hole in Somaya's heart, doctors made it known that she would need post-surgery treatments, monitoring and care to keep her alive. And this is where the angel in Praiz was aroused. 

Why I dumped acting for directing- Anayo Chimereze

Anayo

 His name may not ring a bell in the Nigerian movie industry globally known as Nollywood, but Anayo Chimereze is indeed one of those who have kept the industry alive, both as an actor scriptwriter, producer and director.

  In this encounter, the Business Administration graduate of Abia State Polytechnic shares his Nollywood odyssey.    

Presidential Media Chat holds tonight

Picture from last Presidential Media Chat

In the evening of today, Monday, February 24, 7.p.m. to be precise, another edition of the Presidential Media Chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON), respectively.

According to a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUS and signed by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), during the programme, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will, as usual, respond to questions from a panel of journalists and media executives on current national issues and developments.

Breaking: 2015: We’ll crush APC in Rivers – Wike

PDP leaders at the event

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State says ‘it will not take much of its efforts to crush and override the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming elections in the State.

SHOWBIZPLUS learnt that while addressing leaders and other Party faithful today, Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Party Secretariat in Port Harcourt during the official Commissioning/Handing over of the first Batch of Branded Buses to the 23 LGAs in Rivers State, the leader of the Party in the State and Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike said PDP is far ahead of the APC, and is poised to vote out from office the ‘APC monsters’ in the State currently hibernating in Government House and milking the state dry.

Justice at last! Court says killer of banker wife, Arowolo must die by hanging

Arowolo being led away by prison official

After over two years of delayed justice, an Ikeja High Court, presided over by Justice Lateefat Okunu has sentenced Akolade Arowolo to death by hanging for killing his banker wife, Titilayo Omozeze.

Arowolo

Arowolo was said to have murdered his wife on June 24, 2011 at their residence, No. 8, Akindeinde Street, Isolo, Lagos, while the matter was charged to court. His wife, Titilayo was then a staff of Skye Bank.

SHOWBIZPLUS gathered that the convict had come to the court around 9:30am by prison officials, apparently having a premonition of the fate that would befall him.

Delivering judgment today, Justice Okunu said evidence before the court proved that Arowolo actual murdered his wife in the matrimonial home, while she also based her judgment on  the forensic report conducted by Professor John Obafunwa. The report had said there was no way the deceased could have stabbed herself to death.

Evergreen Music supports Centenary celebrations with heritage compilations

SHOWBIZPLUS can authoritatively reveal that the Centenary Planning Committee of the office of the Secretary to the Government of Nigeria (SGF) in collaboration with Evergreen Musical Company Limited (EMCL) has embarked on the compilation of Nigeria’s heritage and contemporary music from 1914 to 2014 in commemoration of the country’s 100^th year celebration of its formation as one indivisible nation.

Why Jonathan appointed Godwin Emefiele new CBN Governor

Emefiele

It is no longer news that President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed managing director of Zenith Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele as the new governor of Central Bank. What perhaps, many don't know is that Emefiele is expected to use his wealth of experience to stabilise the nation's troubled and buffeted apex bank.

Information reaching SHOWBIZPLUS said the president forwarded Mr Emefiele’s name to the Senate for approval. He has also nominated Mr Adelabu Adebayo, an Executive Director at First Bank as Deputy Governor of the Apex Bank.

Brief profile of Godwin Emefiele He is the Group Managing Director, Zenith Bank Plc, a position he has held since August 2010. Until then he was the Deputy Managing Director of the bank, having been appointed into that position in 2001.

Nizzy, Lola Rae unveil Egwu music video

 

 

Fresh from receiving rave reviews for their outstanding new collaboration “Egwu” which has garnered over 40,000 downloads and received radio support from the likes of Raypower FM and Reprezent Radio in the UK, new star Nizzy and fast-rising songstress Lola Rae are proud to debut their excellent new music video for “Egwu” for your viewing pleasure.

SHOWBIZPLUS learnt that the work was shot on location at Arch 233 in London and directed by Teekay, who has also worked on videos for some artistes including WizKid, Iyanya, Davido and 2Face. The “Egwu” visuals saw both Nizzy and Lola Rae in their elements as they brought the P2J-produced record further to life and highlighted their individual showmanship and stage presence.

All the dirty deals that nailed Sanusi

L: Sanusi & Jonathan

The decision to suspend the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido was based on a report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria dated June 7, 2013. The report was made after a review of Sanusi’s response to the query issued to him by the President over the apex bank’s financial statement of 2012. His response was dated May 20, 2013. According to a copy of the report obtained by SHOWBIZPLUS, the council indicates that the explanation provided by the suspended CBN governor is “a clear display of incompetence, nonchalance, fraud, wastefulness, and abuse of due process and deliberate efforts to misrepresent facts on the part of the leadership of the CBN.”

More troubles for Sanusi as SSS quizzes, seizes his international passport

More troubles are coming the way of sacked and disgraced governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Lamido Sanusi, who returned to the country on Thursday after attending an ECOWAS meeting in Niger Republic.

SHOWBIZPLUS learnt that embattled Sanusi, who was in the company of APC chieftain and former FCT Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, was quizzed by the State Security Service, SSS, at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. His international passport was also seized.

Exposed! Real reasons Sanusi was disgraced out of office...May go to jail

Sanusi

The Presidency yesterday explained that the suspension of governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was not related to witch hunt, but alleged cases of impunity, incompetence, non-challance , fraud, wastefulness, and gross abuse of and noncompliance with provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

According to the Presidency in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe, which was obtained by SHOWBIZPLUS, Sanusi’s sack by President Goodluck Jonathan was also not a deviation from the anti-corruption drive of the current administration.

Pete Edochie’s many regrets, fears

Edochie

Revered thespian and veteran entertainer, Pete Edochie is currently living in fears and regrets as he ages gracefully.

Despite achieving so much in the make believe world, the Nteje, Anambra State-born senior actor made it clear that he still regrets his old ways.

“I smoked for 21 years before I quit, and each time I got tensed up, I looked for a cigarette, and psychologically I was puffing away the anger; but there is no other thing it does for you physically but to destroy your lungs.

Now, I am afraid of death.

Aso Rock visit: Angry Nigerians condemn Nollywood stars for endorsing Jonathan

The actors in a group photograph with Jonathan

 SHOWBIZPLUS exclusively gathered that Nollywood actors and actresses, under the aegis of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, have come under heavy criticisms for their visit to President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday.

A delegation of the AGN, led by its National President, Ibinabo Fiberesima, had, during the visit to the Presidential Villa, conferred on Jonathan the award of the Grand Patron of their association.

On the delegation were Mercy Aigbe, Chidi Mokeme, Monalisa Chinda, Stephanie Linus, Fred Amata, Joseph Benjamin, Desmond Elliot, and Victor Osuagwu, among others.

During the visit, Presidential Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, was busy posting pictures of the actors and actresses who were seen applauding Jonathan while they beamed with smiles.

More accolades for Nigerian-born BAFTA Best Actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Ejiofor

It is no longer news that Nigerian-born Chiwetel Ejiofor recently carted home the best actor trophy in the just concluded BAFTA awards in London. What is perhaps trending is the fact that more accolades are now coming the way of the handsome thespian few days after making us proud.

The latest recognition, SHOWBIZPLUS gathered is coming from his elated state’s governor, Sullivan Chime of Enugu.

APC berated for engaging foreign firm ahead of 2015 campaigns

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the announcement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it has engaged the services of a foreign firm, AKPD Message and Media to boost its electoral chances in the 2015 elections, adjuring Nigerians to resist this attempt by the party to throw the nation back to imperialism, 54 years after independence.

 A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, which was obtained by SHOWBIZPLUS said this was not only a clear justification of its stand that the APC is anti-Nigeria but another insult on the hard working citizens of our dear country.

“In engaging the services of a foreign firm, the APC has shown that it does not have faith in our people, our indigenous consultancy firms and the teeming well qualified, world acclaimed Nigerian professionals and technocrats. Just as the leopard cannot change its spots so also is the APC unable to hide its true colour as an anti-people organisation, tied to the apron strings of foreign interests in utter disdain for fellow Nigerians and the age long clamour for local content.”