Ebola: Ghana bans flights from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia

 

Ghana has officially banned flights from four West African countries, citing concerns about the rapid spread of the Ebola virus, which has claimed over 600 lives.

Charles Asare, Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company, said the measure was part of a set of emergency management plans officials are rolling out to combat the spread of the virus. The affected countries include Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria.

The government there has also implemented strict restrictions on the movement and management of Liberian refugees in camps in the country.

MOPPICON Bill: Filmmakers battle Ibinabo

Ibinabo

Another messy war of words is currently brewing between the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ms Ibinabo Fiberesima and some leading stakeholders in the nation’s motion picture industry over her unguarded statements on the controversial MOPPICON bill.

In fact, two months ago Fiberesima raised the curiosity of stakeholders in the movie industry after she dropped a hint that the draft of the long awaited Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria bill, (MOPPICON) would be returned to them for onward review and possible approval.

Doping: Amalaha stripped of gold

Chika Amalaha

Nigeria teenager Chika Amalaha has been stripped of her Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medal after failing a doping test.

The 16-year-old, who won the women’s 53kg competition, provided positive “A” and “B” samples that contained prohibited diuretics and masking agents.

“The Commonwealth Games Federation has determined that Nigerian weightlifter, Chika Amalaha, has committed an anti-doping rule violation and has fully suspended her from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,” the CGF said in a statement.

Please forgive me, humbled rapper Vector, begs YSG

 

Vector

This is authoritative. After several months of war with his music label, rapper Vector has finally apologized to YSG Entertainment.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt the humbled lyricist made the apology in an open letter he wrote to YSG recently.

“It is no secret that the last 12 months have been the most turbulent of my music career. With regards to the lingering issues about which I have been mute, I, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun popularly known to you as Vector Tha Viper, wish to state the following;

“YSG Entertainment Ltd without any doubt, gave me the platform to show case my talent to the world. It is true we had misunderstandings on issues concerning my engagement with them.  There’s an existing Federal High Court injunction preventing me from doing what I love to do and this serves me and my fans no good. However, we have entered into a settlement to have the injunction lifted,” he wrote.

GOtv serenades Abeokuta with exciting contents

GM, Elizabeth Amkpa (m) addressing the media at the launch of GOtv in Abeokuta recently, with her colleagues

GOtv has launched its services in Abeokuta, the rock city, offering quality and exciting programming at an affordable price of N6,900. For N6,900, subscribers can get a GOtv decoder, outdoor GOtenna and one month subscription to the GOtv Plus bouquet.

General Manager GOtv Nigeria, Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa explained to SHOWBIZPLUSng at the launch that GOtv is enabling the Nigerian government to achieve a speedy migration from analogue to digital broadcasting using the latest technology DVB-T2, emphasising that digital migration will change the outlook to television entertainment in Nigeria.

Photos: Memorable moments with leading entertainers and celebs @ ESA 2014

Opa Williams receiving his ESA plaque from leading entertainers

Ifeanyi Ezekwe, OzzyBosco and OJB

L: Azuh Amatus, founder, SHOWBIZPLUS,  Okey Bakassi and Elder O

Opa Williams flanked by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe

Ras Kimono and Aki

Entertainers having fun at ESA

Kid prodigy, TJ Sax thrilling

Elder O wowing

Photo of the day: Charly Boy, wife in make up battle

Eccentric couple, Charly Boy and wife displaying their love for make up

Photo News: GOtv storms Ogun State, launches in Abeokuta with razzmatazz

L-R: Akinola Salu, General Manager, Sales and Distribution, MultiChoice Nigeria; Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager, GOtv; Oludare Kafar, Marketing Manager, GOtv and Efe Obiomah, Public Relations Manager, GOtv during the Media Launch of GOtv in Abeokuta, Ogun State today, August 1, 2014.

Exclusive Photo from ESA 2014: Okey Bakassi, Azuh Amatus rock red carpet with swag !

L-R: Azuh Amatus and Okey Bakassi at ESA 2014 and third anniversary of EE/SE in Lagos...recently

Phyno in trouble for visiting strip club

Phyno

Reigning rapper, Phyno was recently berated and disgraced by his disappointed fans after a picture of him in a strip club became the subject of public discussion.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that torrents of abuses were hauled at the rapper who is currently in Texas, US, relaxing and frolicking with daughters of eve.

Dora Akunyili set to go home in a blaze of glory as family fixes burial date

Dora

  With heavy hearts and tears still flowing in their eyes, the family of Professor Dora Akunyili has announced that the former NAFDAC boss will be buried on Thursday, August 28, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

The burial arrangement which was announced by her family recently was signed by her husband and was also posted on late Akunyili Facebook page.

Why Jonathan appointed Abba Acting IG

New IGP, Suleiman Abba

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of AIG

Suleiman Abba as acting Inspector-General of Police.
AIG Abba, currently the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of
Zone 7, comprising Abuja, Kaduna and Niger states, replaces the incumbent
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, who proceeds on
statutory retirement today having completed 35 years in service.

Lagos stands still as leading entertainers thrilled at ESA 2014

Opa Williams (m) receiving his ESA plaque from Okey Bakassi and Benita Nzeribe as other entertainers cheer on at the event.

As already anticipated, the bubbly city of Lagos was completely shut down on Sunday, July 27, when the maiden edition of Express Star Awards (ESA) held amid glitz, glamour and grandeur with A-List entertainers, celebrities and leading Nigerians from different walks of life in attendance.

The well-attended event that was celebrated alongside the third anniversary of the nation’s hottest and most sought after tabloids, Entertainment Express and Sunday Express was graciously and professionally anchored by leading Nollywood actor and voice over guru, Segun Arinze.

In fact, not even the heavy downpour that lasted for over two hours could stop celebrities and other invited guests from trooping into upscale Coliseum Events Centre, venue of the double celebrations, situated in the heart of Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

The over-subscribed event that saw elated guests and fans of EE/SE coming from all parts of the country, officially kicked off with the black carpet/cocktail sessions at exactly 5.p.m.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the massive carpet supplied by Abelinis-The Project Intelligent Company afforded stars and guests, (fans) the rare opportunity to mingle and take photographs together without inhibitions.

Photo: When stars,celebs rocked @ ESA 2014

Leading entertainers and celebs cutting the EE/SE third anniversary cake at ESA 2014 with management of Express Multimedia Limited...recently

MDA 8: Lagos contestants rock…As 11 qualify for next stage

Crowd at the Lagos audition

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the atmosphere at the National Art Theatre Lagos, venue of the Maltina Dance All Season eight (MDA8) audition was charged as thousands of contestants rocked the dance stage with the new dance style Rhythm of Happiness Dance (ROHD) as the quest for places in the Maltina Academy heats up.

 The ROHD dance is a new easy to learn hip-hop dance style that reflects contemporary pop culture. The new dance style is a prelude to the popular family dance show, MDA season eight tagged “The Rhythm of Happiness.”