Saturday 27 December 2014

Boko Haram: Swell Christmas for forgotten victim as Prophetess Nonnie, others intervene



It was a swell Christmas for one of the victims of the Nyanya bomb blast when Women in Clergy, under the leadership of Prophetess Nonnie Robertson gave her reason to smile without her only child whom she lost in the bomb blast.

Recall that Madam Grace Omokoro Joe, was sometime in May, 2014 empowered by the same religious body where she was given several gift items including cash.

The woman who is also a widow told reporters that her only Son, Joel Olukayode, a graduate of Federal University of Technology was everything to her and that death wickedly snatched her away on the fateful day.  She said Joel was to resume his first temporary job in Abuja town the said day the incident happened.

She said " on the fateful morning, we had our morning devotion and I asked my Son to take at least a cup of tea, but he said he was okay, and I gave him my blessing. After 10-15 minutes that he left, the blast went off. I went outside to check if he was still there, but I didn't see him, so I quickly ran to the park, and on getting there, I saw my Son on the ground, dead. That was the last thing I could remember. He was my only child"
However, as part of their Christmas sacrifice to the nation and those who are continuously at the losing end of the Boko Haram war, Prophetess Nonnie and few other members of the Women in Clergy empowered the bereaved woman with different gift items, including bags of rice and some undisclosed amount of money.
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Fashola to appear for the last time on CAL


The annual January 1st Change-A-Life TV special is coming up once again. This edition is the valedictory show for His Excellency, Barr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), the Lagos State Governor, in appreciation for his consistent support for Change-a-life over for the past 8 years. The show will be hosted by Funmi Iyanda, Founder of Change-A-Life, with Mr Dele Momodu, the Publisher of Ovation International as the co-host.
This year, the foundation will also recognize and acknowledge worthy organizations and individuals for their contributions towards making a change in the society in various areas of focus for the show.  Prominent and Life changing issues that occupied us in Nigeria during 2014 will be discussed by various stakeholders and organizations. In addition, the Foundation will launch its social community – The CAL Community - to provide a platform for sharing ideas about changing lives in the society. The CAL Community is part of a new direction for the Foundation going forward in the New Year. 
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Tuesday 16 December 2014

AMVCA full list of nominees


The organizers of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) announced the nominees for the 2015 awards on Wednesday the 10th of December 2014 in a special live show hosted by popular on air duo, Nick Mutuma of Mashariki Mix and Sika Osei of 53 Extra.
The awards proper is scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria on the 7th of March, 2015.
Public voting is now open till the 28th of February 2015, go to the websitehttp://amvca2015-awards.dstv.com and vote for your favorite actors or movies.


Here is the Complete Nominees List:

Best Movie 2014
  • Invasion 1897 - Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
  • Yellow Cassava - Zeb Ejiro
  • October 1 - Kunle Afolanya
  • A Place in the Stars - Steve Gukas
  • Iyore - Frank Rajah Arase
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Wednesday 3 December 2014

Audu Maikori blasts Arik

Arik air has always been criticised for their poor service. You'll remember some months ago when Banky w and other passengers staged a protest on their New York flight.
This time around Audu Maikori if Chocolate City is having non of it. He has started a #dont fly Arik Campaing. these are some of his tweets.
#DontFlyArik they don't use a schedule, they are simply led by the spirit...

#DontFlyArik they don't understand customer service. Loyalty programs or value for money.

#DontFlyArik until they understand that loyalty is earned not simply paid for..