Abuse of power: Bold blogger who criticised CDS, Alex Badeh over poor handling of B’Haram in Mubi, alleges threat to his life

CDS, Alex Badeh

A bold, courageous blogger and social commentator, Elvis Iyorngurum, has alleged threat to his life following his scathing criticism of the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh, in a blog post.

Iyorngurum had alleged in a write-up entitled, “A Lesson for All Nigerians,” posted on an online platform, newsrescue.com, last week that Badeh sent helicopters to evacuate his family members from Mubi, Adamawa State shortly before a Boko Haram attack.

“Before that sad day, someone from Mubi would have boasted that the Chief of Defence Staff is from their home town. But on the day that it mattered the most, he (Badeh) evacuated only his family members and abandoned everyone else to their fate.

Do or die encounter: Eagles depart for Congo

Super Eagles

The Super Eagles will fly out to Congo from Abuja today for a crucial AFCON qualifier on a chartered flight.. Discovery Air will airlift the contingent to Congo.
Nigeria battle Congo on Saturday afternoon in Pointe-Noire in a game that could well determine whether or not they will qualify for next year’s Nations Cup.

Angry trader kills customer during price negotiation

Late Yaya

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader, Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, for allegedly killing a buyer, Isa Yaya, because the deceased haggled over the price of a commodity.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the incident occurred at Ikonne’s residence on Afro Close, Afromedia Estate, Okokomaiko, Lagos.

Our correspondent learnt that Ikonne sold electronic appliances at the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos.

It was learnt that the victim, 22-year-old Yaya, from northern Nigeria, had gone to Ikonne’s apartment to buy a fairly used air conditioner. Yaya, it was said, usually bought and re-sold condemned iron and electrical materials.

Applause as NBC issues licence to new satellite broadcast operator

NBC DG, Emeka Mba

To further expand the choice of consumers of satellite broadcast services in the country, the National Broadcasting Commission on Wednesday issued an operating licence to a new operator, Chapters Digital Nigeria Limited.

At a ceremony to present the licence, Director General of NBC, Mr. Emeka Mba, said the licence was being issued at a critical time when Nigeria was in transition from analogue to digital broadcasting in accordance with the directive of the International Telecommunications Union.

AFCON: CAF to unveil new host Friday

CAF President, Hayatou

Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou expects a new host for the Africa Cup of Nations to be confirmed before the end of the week.

CAF confirmed on Tuesday that Morocco would no longer host AFCON next year, following a stand-off with the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football over concerns surrounding the Ebola virus.

With CAF vehemently opposed to switching the dates and the FRMF eager to move the competition, it was also confirmed that Morocco will not feature in the tournament.

Ronaldo opens up, says I don’t call Messi names

Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly denied calling Barcelona star Lionel Messi several offensive names inside the Real Madrid dressing room.
In a new book by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, it is claimed Ronaldo has a cold and distant relationship with Messi and often refers to him in the most unflattering language.

2015 AFCON: CAF disqualifies Morocco from hosting

Morocco on Tuesday was dropped as hosts of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the national side was flung out of the competition after the country said it wanted to postpone the tournament due to fears over the Ebola epidemic, the African Football Confederation (CAF) announced.

MultiChoice shines at 2014 MarketingWorld Awards

MultiChoice Nigeria on Friday, November 7, 2014 emerged winner in “The Pay-TV Brand of the Year” and “The Best Company in Customer Care” categories at the 2014 MarketingWorld Awards. The awards proved that MultiChoice remains the leading pay-TV service provider in Nigeria even amid increased competition.

The MarketingWorld Awards (MWA) is organised to celebrate the excellence, creativity and achievements of the marketing industry by rewarding outstanding performance across the integrated marketing communication industry. This year’s event also sought to recognise the exceptional work of marketing champions over the last one year.

BBA Hotshots: How head of house crown rescued Sipe

The power of the Big Brother Hotshots Head of House came to the fore on Monday night as it saved nominee Sipe from the list, but saw immunity holder Samantha placed firmly in the firing line. The South African is joined by Goitse (Botswana); last week’s Head of House Idris (Tanzania); Mr. 265 (Malawi) and Macky2 (Zambia).

Imo to host 2014 Igbo Music Award

Ekwe plaques

It is no longer news that the annual Igbo Music Award famously known as Ekwe Award has become an important event in the cultural calendar of the Igbo nation.
Inaugurated in 2013 by the Ogbakoro Theatre Company led by Ugo Stevenson, Ekwe Award is the promotion and the recognition of the finest in Igbo music, with Igbo language as vehicle of such rendition and composition.

Copyright tussle: Okoroji says he’s contesting Ayilaran's judgment

Okoroji

The Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji has reacted to the reported court judgment in a case filed twelve years ago by Mr. Mayo Ayilaran against him.

BBC Footballer of the Year award: More excitement trails Enyeama’s nomination

Enyeama

It is no longer news that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, is among the five players nominated for the BBC African Footballer of Year for 2014 as revealed by the organisers of the award on Monday. The big news is that Enyeama’s nomination has continued to excite millions of Nigerians within and outside our shores.

The Nigeria captain is the only goalkeeper in the list as title holder Yaya Toure of Ivory Coast gets his sixth consecutive nomination for the award.

Real Sociedad rescues David Moyes’ career, appoints him coach

Moyes

Real Sociedad have appointed former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes as their new coach, the Basque outfit revealed on their website late on Monday night.

Moyes was the Spanish side’s top target after previous coach Jagoba Arrasate was sacked earlier this month, but negotiations dragged on over the weekend and former Betis boss Pepe Mel was waiting in the wings to take over if a deal for the Scot fell through.

Homosexual act: Two boys land in police net

Two irresponsible teenage boys, Gideon Harrison and Ifeanyi Ezeorji, have been arrested by vigilant officers of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly having sex with each other in the Ikotun area of Lagos.

SHOWBIZPLUng learnt that while Harrison is 19 years old, Ezeorji is just 14. Our correspondent gathered that the two boys were arrested on October 23 by the Ikotun Police Division. According to the police, Harrison and Ezeorji had sex with each other through the anus, an act known as sodomy.

Happening today: Many killed as bomb blasts hit Yobe school

No fewer than 48 students were killed and 79 others seriously injured when a bomb exploded at the Government Science School, Potiskum, Yobe State on Monday.

Our correspondents gathered that the explosion occurred at about 7.45am as the students were queuing up for the normal morning assembly.

Eyewitnesses said bodies of the victims were scattered around the assembly ground, while both staff and students ran helter-skelter to rush the wounded to the hospital.