Terror Attacks: Panic check-outs hits Sheraton Hotels... As high end customers leave in droves

Sheraton, Ikeja, Lagos

 Following the recent warning by the United States to its citizens of a planned terror attacks on Sheraton hotels in Lagos, several of the five star’s hotel high profile customers and clients are already leaving in droves.

An insider, who spoke with SHOWBIZPLUSng on the condition of anonymity, said the sacred customers, mostly wealthy Nigerian business men, company executives, top politicians and diplomats are already checking out of the embattled hotels in droves.

The hotels, owned by Starwood, are the Sheraton Hotel and Towers Lagos and the Four Points By Sheraton Lagos.

More tears as Northern Christians release 180 names of abducted Chibok schoolgirls

Protesters demanding the release of the girls

After weeks of waiting and speculations, the Northern States Christian and Elders Forum has finally released 180 names of abducted female pupils of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.

The body said the 180 were pupils who hailed from the Chibok Local Government Area.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the names of the missing girls are contained in a document obtained by The Punch from the President/Founder of Old Time Revival Hour, Kaduna, Evangelist Mathew Owojaiye, on Sunday.

SHOWBIZPLUSng further gathered that the release of the names led to more tears in the homes of the abducted girls, following calls from sympathisers and well wishers.

Owojaiye is also the immediate past Chairman of NOSCEF, an affiliate of CAN.

The document entitled “Abomination! Abomination!! Christian girls abducted in Chibok, Borno State,” contained 180 names with 165 listed as Christians Click here for the list.

The body also demanded for a N50m compensation for each of the girls in addition to scholarships to study abroad.

Charly Boy still in tears over dad, Justice Oputa’s death

Charly Boy and dad

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that Mr. Charles Oputa famously known as Charly Boy is still in tears and mourning following the recent death of his famous dad, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.

While confirming the painful demise of his dear dad, bereaved CB, as the zany musician is fondly called, said the revered jurist died on Sunday, May 4, at the age of 96.

He died of a stroke-related ailment.

Devastated hubby reveals how doctors’ strike in Enugu State led to Amaka Igwe’s painful death

Charles and late wife, Amaka

With the Nigerian movie industry globally known as Nollywood still mourning the sad and painful loss of foremost film maker, writer and television drama producer, Amaka Igwe, her devastated and bereaved husband, Charles, has finally disclosed that the on-going doctor’s strike in Enugu State, where the deceased hailed from, led to the untimely end of his dear wife and mother of their three children.

  According to information obtained by SHOWBIZPLUSng, the widower disclosed: “We were in Enugu preparing for her new soap, and Amaka was taking some of the people through acting when she had an asthma attack. After using inhaler without success, she was taken to a nearby hospital, but we were told that the doctor was not around.
  We then went to the teaching hospital in Enugu, where we were again told that the doctors were on strike. It was while we were taking her to another hospital that she died,” devastated Igwe painfully revealed.

Nollywood stars dazzle in Bloomsberry Hotel

  Bloomsberry Hotel, a new action thriller movie that will sensationally expose how sex, drugs, alcohol and violence are fast ravaging our society will soon be hitting shelves nationwide to the admiration of movie buffs, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.
The movie already dubbed the craziest and hottest glamour movie of 2014 is from the stable of Icons Group Nigeria. It was produced by Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike and directed by Taiwo Oduala.

Among the galaxy of stars that dazzled and mesmerized in the suspense-filled flick are: Amanda Ebeye, Mimi Orjiekwe, Leon Slaboh, Daniel K Daniel and Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike.

Others include: Emmanuel Momoh, Sexy DJ Babylyn (from the UK), Gloria Mba, Chelsea Edogun, Okey Benson, Gloria Chiazor among others. 

Klint Da’Drunk disowns fake Twitter handle

Klint

Cerebral comedian and versatile entertainer, Klint Da Drunk has disowned a fake twitter account some impostors are using to deceive and defraud his fans and friends with. In an urgent ‘save my career’ message the Anambra State-born humour merchant sent SHOWBIZPLUSng, over the fraudulent activities some con men are using his hard earned name to perpetrate on social media, he distanced himself from the phony account and equally called on his fans and followers to do same.

As Nigeria marks World Press Freedom Day today, NGE President, Femi Adesina, says 'free press in our collective interest'

Femi Adesina

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom

Day today, May 3, the national president of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the umbrella body of all senior journalists in Nigeria, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a press statement signed and sent by him to SHOWBIZPLUSng stated that the occasion affords us all the opportunity to reflect once again on the state of the media in our country.
“As Nigeria goes through very grave trials, threatening the very foundation of its existence, it is imperative that all stakeholders forge a synergy to save the ship of state from running aground.  If there is any
time government should see the media as ally in national development, rather than adversary, it is now.
Without a free press, good governance cannot be guaranteed, the fight against corruption would at best be
tepid, our political development would be stunted and sluggish, while the fundamental rights of the citizenry would be trampled upon with impunity.  But a free press will accelerate national development, and engender the country of our dreams, which yet remains in the realm of envisioning.”

Suge Knight says Tupac is alive

Suge Knight

Suge Knight just fired a metaphorical shot at P. Diddy ... telling us he's a "bitch ass" who should be getting more heat for plotting to kill Tupac Shakur.

Suge was leaving 1Oak last night when he unleashed a rant about the Tupac shooting, saying ... "Everybody know off the top, I ain't the n**** killed Tupac. I'm the n**** protected Tupac!"

Prince Harry goes on party spree in US

Prince Harry

Did someone order a redheaded Prince?

Newly single and ready to mingle, Prince Harry hit up the pool at the Soho House in Miami Thursday while in town for a friend's bachelor party. Harry reportedly just broke up with Cressida Bonas after nearly two years together.

Finally! Nollywood gets Oscars nod

Nollywood stars

After several years of waiting and lobbying, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), has finally approved a twelve-man committee of Nollywood stakeholders ahead of the 2015 Oscars, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.  

Governors hail, endorse Tricia Eseigbe’s Psychologist

Tricia and Gov. Chime

Tricia Eseigbe Kerry’s new project, The Psychologist, a public awareness campaign programme on child sexual abuse recently got a big boost with commendations and endorsements from notable Nigerians, including state governors.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt this is coming after a historic partnership with the Nigerian Police Force, headed by MD Abubakar.

Angela Okorie finally opens up on the whole truth about her South African arrest +The role of Muma Gee’s hubby

Angela Okorie

Embattled Nollywood actress Angela Okorie who was reportedly involved in a theft scandal in South Africa recently has finally opened up on what led to her arrest on the allegation of stealing $3,200 from a friend's home.

The beautiful thespian, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered has however debunked the report, saying she was being blackmailed by a friend, named Prosper, whose sexual advances she had turned down and whose job in South Africa was to con and defraud new Nigerians in the country.

N4.7bn Fraud: More troubles for Babalakin’s as court adjourns case till May 12

Babalakin in dock

The high hopes of the embattled chairman of Bi-Courtney Limited, Wale Babalakin were dashed recently when an Ikeja High Court adjourned hearing in an application filed by him till May 12.
Babalakin, in the application filed before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, had asked the court to dismiss the N4.7 billion fraud charge preferred against him and four others, but SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the court compounded his woes by adjourning the high profile corruption case against the respected lawyer.

Nigerians celebrate workers day…Keep hope alive- APC

Nigerian workers celebrating their day

As Nigerians celebrate Workers Day nationwide, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged  them to
remain strong and keep hope alive, despite the prevailing situation
that has seen many of them lose their jobs or have their pay check
drastically eroded amid rising cost of living.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by its Interim National
Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to mark the 2014 Workers'
Day, and made available to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the party said the past 12 months have been particularly
challenging for Nigerian workers due to worsening state of social
infrastructure, especially the dwindling power supply which has
affected production and forced many companies to downsize or relocate
to neighbouring countries.

Growing Girlz Foundation storms Abuja, empowers young girls

Wumi

To further empower young girls and give them the opportunity to design their own future, a Non Governmental Organisation, Wumi Obanla Growing Girlz Foundation recently held a seminar entitled The Voice of Girls Count.

  The event which recently held at Mpape Primary School, Mpape, Abuja, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered attracted over 300 young girls, dignitaries, among other Nigerians passionate about the growth of the girl child.