Tiffany Amber boss wins WIE award in South Africa

For her dedication to duty, dexterity and drive over the years, Folake Folarin-Coker, the Artistic Director of premier African fashion label, Tiffany Amber Nigeria, was recently rewarded with an international diadem.  The entertainment loving entrepreneur was honoured with an Enterprise Award at the 2013 Women, Inspiration and Enterprise (WIE) Symposium, in Cape Town, South Africa.

BREAKING NEWS! President Goodluck Jonathan declares State of Emergency in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe States

After what seemed like eternity, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally declared a State of Emergency in three northern states, Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, believed to be strong holds of outlawed Islamic group, Boko Haram. Mr. President made the belated announcement in a nationwide evening broadcast on Tuesday.

ACN commiserates with families of security agents killed in Nasarawa

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has expressed its condolences to the families of the security agents who were killed by a militia group in Nasarawa State recently, calling their killing brutal and calamitous.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity
Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party prayed that God will grant the families the fortitude to bear their losses and also grant eternal rest to the victims.

BREAKING NEWS! Bank of Industry appoints Dbanj ambassador

Oliver Twist crooner, Dbanj has been appointed the first music ambassador of Bank of Industry (BoI), headed by amiable Miss Evelyn Oputu. 
Dbanj, we reliably gathered was paid several millions as the official face of the entertainment loving bank.
At the recent unveiling/media presentation of Dbanj in Lagos, which was done by Miss Oputu, a great fan of the act, alongside other top executives of the bank, Dbanj was all smiles as he posed for group photographs with equally elated Oputu and her team.
And for your info, BoI, has a Senior Manager in charge of Entertainment and Special Products, Miss Uche Nwuka, who will be working closely with the high-flying Koko Master.

Benue First Lady leads Akata Fishing Festival

Wife of Benue State governor and founder of the SEV-AV Foundation, Mrs. Yemisi Suswam has been named the face of Akata fishing and Cultural Festival.

The festival, a celebration of the rich culture of the Tiv people in Benue State, will begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. 

Photo of the day: Saidi Balogun turns Okada rider

BREAKING NEWS! Nollywood veteran, Peter Bunor down with stroke, AGN confirms

Very sad information reaching us from the national secretariat of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State, has it that veteran actor, Peter Bunor is currently down with stroke.
In a recent chat with us, the General Secretary of the guild, Mr. Abubakar Yakubu, who spoke on behalf of the national President, Miss Ibinabo Fiberesima, confirmed that the respected thespian was truly down.

Photo of the day: Pawpaw finally 'weds' sweetheart

Is President Goodluck Jonathan still in charge?

My fellow angry and disappointed Nigerians, ugly events currently taking place in our country, especially in the last couple of weeks clearly shows that our nation has gone past the edge of a precipice.

In fact, we are no longer sitting on a keg of gun powder. The gun powder has long exploded under this inefficient and corrupt administration that will definitely go down in the annals of this troubled nation as one of the worst and most inconsistent.

Nigerians have never had it this bad and bitter, especially under this callous, clueless and corrupt (mal)administration headed by Mr. President and his cronies.

Men of God must condemn gay marriage -Bishop Isaac Idahosa

The presiding bishop of God First Ministries, Isaac Idahosa is a man of God with a mission to rescue mankind for God.

He recently celebrated the 21st wedding anniversary of his marriage to Christie, his lovely wife, at their church also known as Illumination Assembly.

The well attended event, which held inside the auditorium of the Lekki Light Centre (LLC) of the Ajah branch of the church, also had in attendance the richest black woman on earth, Folorunsho Alakija.

 Idahosa in this passionate chat with Sunday Express, revealed the secrets of their 21 year-old marriage, why he is condemning same sex marriage, book haram and several other ills plaguing the nation.

Continental honour for Yours Sincerely

Youthful editor of Entertainment/Sunday Express newspapers, Azuh Amatus has been nominated in the Most Outstanding Film Journalist category of the African Film Development Awards (AFDA) set to hold on June 29, 2013, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

   

Organised by the Pan African Film Development and Advancement Foundation, PAFDAF, through its registered project, African Film Development Foundation, AFDF, the auspicious event is said to mark a reawakening of the need for African sensitive filmmaking ventures and  will also further such sentiments in Diaspora Africa filmmaking projects from concept to exhibition practices.   In a press release made available to Sunday Express, AFDA will run through Lectures/Symposium on African Cinema, June 28; African Cultural Night also on June 28 and Awards/Gala Night on the 29th. The awards after party will be on June 30 at Zanzibar Island.

Sharing With Amara set to hit airwaves

 After several years of researching and consulting widely within and outside Nigeria, Sharing With Amara (SWA), a three dimensional talk show that will enthrall viewers and ultimately revamp quality programming on TV, will soon hit the airwaves.

AGN plans Screen Actors Award ... Gets new bus from Kingsley Kuku

Towards enhancing professionalism and rewarding creativity, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has concluded plans to organise the maiden edition of the Screen Actors Award.

The award aims to recognise actors, individuals, corporate bodies, government and its agencies that have contributed to the growth of the industry.

Interestingly, a committee to organise the debut edition of the award was recently inaugurated by the national President of AGN, Ibinabo Fiberesima.

My mother in-law nearly wrecked my marriage -Richest black woman, Folorunsho Alakija

After almost four decades of silence, Nigerian-born globe’s richest black woman, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, has revealed the many pains, rejections and frustrations she had to bear with equanimity in the hands of her mother in-law, prior and after their marriage.

The stylish oil baron and fashion connoisseur, unknown to many, fought and won several battles while trying to settle down with her darling husband, Modupe, especially in the early stages of their affair.

Marriage still on my mind –Monalisa

Screen goddess, Monalisa Chinda, in this exclusive and intimate interview with Yours Sincerely, opened up on a wide range of issues, especially plans to settle down soon. Enjoy the encounter.