VIDEO PREMIERE: M.I Abaga ft Runtown, Phyno & Stormrex – Bullion Van

                               
One of the stand out songs off  M.I Abaga;s “The Chairman” album – “Bullion Van” gets the visual treatment it deserves.
Bullion Van is a club tailored tune hence the club scenes, the Mex directed video also boasts of actual bullion vans, fast cars and high profile cameo appearances.

VIDEO Premiere: D’banj ft. Driis & Shadow Boxer – Confidential

The White Lion, D’banj continues his 10th Anniversary celebrations with the video for “Confidential“, a song which intially leaked back in 2014.

“Confidential” features British Sierra Leonian Megastar Idris Elba (as DRIIS) and Shadow Boxer. The surprise of the day has to go to DRIIS for doing what most people had no idea he could. He delivered like he’s been doing this for years!

Be on the look-out for D’banj’s new album dropping soon.
Directed by Thomas Ikimi.

Buhari Accepts NCS Boss’ Resignation

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi.

With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on his voluntary retirement from Tuesday, August 18.

He had earlier written a letter dated August 3 to the President in which he notified Buhari of his desire to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday.

Buhari’s approval of Abdullahi’s request was dated August 14 and personally signed by the President.

He thanked the NCS boss for his services to the county in the last six years.
The President’s letter was titled “Voluntary retirement from the Nigeria Customs Service.”

The approval read, “Dear, Alhaji D.I. Abdullahi. I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter Ref. No. NCS/ADM/HQ/P. 35802 of 3rd August, 2015 conveying your decision to voluntarily retire from the Nigeria Customs Service with effect from Tuesday, 18th August, 2015.
“I note with appreciation your services to this nation, especially as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in the last six (6) years.

“Accordingly, I hereby approve your voluntary retirement from the Nigeria Customs Service with effect from 18th August 2015.
“I wish you the very best in your future endeavours.
“Yours sincerely, Muhammadu Buhari.”
Abdullahi had, in his letter to the President, thanked him for the confidence and trust reposed on him since he (Buhari) was inaugurated on May 29.

He said by August 18, he would be six years in office as the Comptroller-General of the NCS.

He recalled that on assumption of office, he articulated six-point agenda which he vigorously pursued.

He said the agenda had positively impacted on the efficiency and performance of officers of the service and had drastically changed the negative perception of the service.

He listed the six-point agenda to include capacity building, introduction of e-Customs, enhancing productivity through improved welfare package, moral rebirth for discipline and integrity in service, collaboration and partnering with stakeholders and international organisations, as well as  fostering understanding of the Service in the eye of the general public  using an intensified and a well-coordinated public relations platform.

The NCS boss said under his watch, the revenue collection into various coffers of government increased drastically.

He said the Service’s average monthly collection in 2009 when he took over was about N29billion, adding that the average monthly collection is currently between N90billion and N100billion.

He hinged his decision to embark on voluntary resignation on the need to allow young bloods to takeover the mantle of leadership of the Service in order to sustain and improve on his legacy.

Abdullahi concluded, “While thanking Your Excellency and indeed Nigerians for the opportunity to serve and contribute my quota to the development of our fatherland, I wish to seek approval of Your Excellency to be allowed to retire voluntarily on 18th August 2015.

“This decision is taken with a view to allowing young bloods takeover the mantle of leadership of the Service in order to sustain and improve on my legacy.”

The President has yet to name Abdullahi’s successor at the time of filing this report.
Sourec: The Punch

Gunmen kill Catholic Priest In Imo

Gunmen, suspected to be cultists, on Saturday morning killed a Catholic priest and lecturer in the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Rev. Fr. Desmond Osuagwu in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The priest, who is a member of the congregation of the Claretian Missionaries, Eastern Province, Nigeria, was said to be heading for the St. Mark’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Obinze Barracks, where he served as a Chaplain to conduct the day’s Eucharistic mass for the men of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
It was gathered that the assailants waylaid him on the road at a pathway before Avu junction, along the Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, dragged him out of his SUV before he was killed by stabbing him in his neck and his stomach.
A reliable source told our correspondent that the suspected cultists dragged him into a nearby bush, tied him on a tree and killed him.
According to the source, the assailants did not take any money from the priest’s car.
Osuagwu, who hails from Obowo Local Government Area of the state, was until his untimely death, the Director of Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme at the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo.
The cleric, who celebrated his 25 years anniversary as a priest last year, was reported to be among the top contenders for the position of Superior-General of the Claretian priests, slated to hold sometime in 2016.
The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, confirmed the incident.
He said, “We heard the information that morning and immediately moved our men to the scene of the incident. The state police command is intensifying all efforts to see that the perpetrators of the dastard action are brought to book. We must surely get them.”
Source: The Punch

DStv LIVE SCREENING OF THE EUROPEAN PREMIER LEAGUE NEW SEASON

 

 L-R: Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria; John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria; Afolabi Kasomo, Assistant Brand Manager, Guinness and Felix Awogu, General Manager, SuperSport, West Africa during the Live Screening of the European Premier League new season held at Landmark event center, Oniru, Lagos on Saturday 8th of August, 2015

Simi ft Falz – Jamb Question (Remix)

                                  
“After the successful release of Simi’s Pop trendy video ‘Jamb Question’, which teases fans with a short verse from Falz, the R&B sweetheart has dropped the full version.
‘Jamb Question’ remix is quite similar to its original version – witty, comical and romantic. With a funky verse from rapper Falz, it only gets more fun, listening.
The X3M Music artiste will be releasing more material this 2015. Stay tuned!”
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CNN Exclusive: Alisher Usmanov: Building the Emirates may have lost Wenger the best years of his career

                               
In a rare interview, and a TV exclusive, CNN’s Amanda Davies spoke to billionaire Arsenal shareholder, Alisher Usmanov.

The Russian spoke of his desire to keep Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, how building the Emirates Stadium may have lost Wenger his best years.  He also touched on his relationship with fellow Arsenal shareholder Stan Kroenke.
Usmanov, one of Russia’s richest men, also talked about the possibility of becoming the controlling shareholder at the club.
Credit: CNN World Sport
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Etisalat Nigeria Engages Children with Camp Hype Summer School Programme

The experience of two-weeks filled with entertainment, education and group tasks will forever linger in the hearts of children between the age of 8 to 16 years that were present at the Etisalat Sponsored Camp Hype Summer school programme that held at La Campagne Tropicana, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

The indigenous residential summer camp which commenced on Sunday, July 26 ‎and came to a ceremonial close on Tuesday, August 4 2015, is the first in Nigeria which offered children exciting experiences away from home and provided them with an opportunity to unleash their gifts and talents in an atmosphere of learning and fun.

At the opening of this year’s Summer Camp, children at the workshop were introduced to skills to learn. This ranged from; Photography, Make-over training, Shoemaking and Web designing. The excited and eager to learn participants were also treated to games, treasure hunts, artistes’ performances and many more.

Speaking at the camp, the Manager, Teen Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Ife Oyeyipoexpressed Etisalat’s delight in supporting Camp HYPE, which she described as another way of bringing the Etisalat Cliqlite philosophy of education and fun to the wholesome development for Nigerian children.

Manager, Teen Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Ife Oyeyipo; Programme Coordinator, Camp Hype 2015, Bukola Smith; and Specialist, Teen Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Oyindamola Ademosu

At the event, three children emerged winners of the treasure hunt game where they went in search of Etisalat Cliqlite tabs hidden in the camp. Kelvin Odiaexpressed joy at being part of the event, “I heard about Camp HYPE on radio and how I had to win to get in; and I was determined to win“.

The campers received certificates of participation, First Aid Training Certificates and some other camp memorabilia at the end of the camp.

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Photo: Tanzania Musician, Diamond platnumz and girlfriend welcome daughter

Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz and his girlfriend, Zari Hassan have welcomed their daughter together. Zari already has three children with an ex. Congrats to Diamond and Zari!

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NEW TUNE: Banky W – High Notes

                

Banky W – High Notes

Outstanding Masterpiece from the RnB maestro and EME boss himself – Banky W. He titles this piece of classic music ‘High Notes‘. You artists out there should better learn from this; Banky W is taking y’all back to school!

#DOPENESS Personified.

“The song becomes the first single off. Banky W’s 5th studio album which we expect to be out sooner than later as the singer says he is been busy in the studio.
Banky W also says his next album may be his last album.
Is High Notes worth the wait? Listen and share.”

Enjoy!

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PHOTO: Hippopotamus caught in Gombe state today

This hippopotamus was caught by some farmers in Dadinkowa dam Gombe State today August 6th. According to Naziru Muktar who shared the photos online, the hippopotamus had been terrorizing some farmers in the community and they decided to hunt it down. Continue to see more pics..

Drake to release another Meek Mill diss track titled, ‘Three Strikes’

                        
Rumour has it that Drake plans to deliver his third and final diss against Meek Mill tonight during the OVO Music Festival in Toronto. The new diss song is titled ‘Three Strikes’ and they say it will be more brutal. Seat Back and relax...

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Coca-Cola Hails Team Nigeria's Unified Soccer Victory

Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited has congratulated Nigeria’s Unified Soccer team for emerging the winner of the 7-Aside Unified Soccer tournament, at the just concluded Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games in Los Angeles, USA.

The team, sponsored by Coca-Cola Nigeria, clinched the Gold medal after defeating the Russian team in an intense final match that was decided on penalty shoot outs after a 2-2 draw at full time. The match ended in a 4-3 victory in favour of the Nigerian team.

To get to the final, Team Nigeria which was the toast of the tournament beat South Africa 6-0, Burkina Faso 3-1 and the highly rated German team by 1-0.

The team’s firing power was evidently buoyed by a month long pre-games training and practice sessions in Ijebu Ode where, under the auspices of Coca-Cola, some of Nigeria’s celebrated football stars including Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Babayaro, Peter Rufai and Ifeanyi Udenze volunteered hours of coaching that inspired the players and sharpened their skills for the encounter with teams from other countries.

At the post-match media parley, Team Nigeria Unified Soccer Coach, Stephen Adeyemo dedicated the victory to Coca-Cola Nigeria for the “relentless support, inspiration and belief in the Unified Soccer Team every step of the way - from the inspiring camp visits in Nigeria and here in LA, to the pep talks during matches”.

Speaking on the victory, Coca-Cola Nigeria’s Public Affairs and Communication Director, Clem Ugorji said: “Coca-Cola is proud of the focus, courage and team spirit displayed by the Nigerian Unified Soccer team throughout the tournament which have made this victory possible. More so, that two of our employees George Osadolor and Emmanuel Ekomabasi, are volunteer members of this great team. "

He added, "The Special Olympics Unified Sports which brings together people living with intellectual disabilities and able-bodied persons to play as team mates and as competitors in sports, is helping to bring down stigmatization and promote acceptance and inclusion of persons living with intellectual disabilities”.

George, one of the two Coca-Cola Nigeria employees who are volunteer members of the Unified Soccer team dedicated the team’s victory to the intense 28-days training back home in Nigeria. “I am excited about the victory which for me underscores the team’s hard work, commitment to training and bonding over 28 days back in Nigeria.”

In other sports the Nigerian contingent to the games also recorded impressive performances. Sunday Olowoniyi and Victoria White won gold medals in table-tennis.

Rasaq Muraina and Jeffrey Olu-Imaferami won gold in badminton, Emuwa Chidubem also won the gold medal in the 500 meters time trial.

Sikiru Sadiq threw a distance of 6.72 meters to win silver in the 4kg division shot put event.

Team Nigeria kicked off campaign at the Special Olympics World Games with Tejumoluwa Ogunlela winning silver in division 15 of the 100 metres.