From the monthly archives: September 2009

Govt bans showing of District 9 film in Nigeria

On September 25, 2009 · In News

According to her, the film, which is directed by Neill Blomkamp, and produced by Peter Jackson, portrays Nigerians as cannibals, criminals and prostitutes.

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Repentant militants on rampage

On September 25, 2009 · In News

By Samuel Oyadongha
Commercial activities were paralyzed in early hours of Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as repentant militants went on rampage in protest over recurring delay by the federal government to pay the agreed allowances meant for their upkeep.

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Footballers body insists Lulu’s Board must go

On September 25, 2009 · In Sports

President of the National Association of Nigerian Footballers, NANF, Harrison Jalla has called for sweeping changes in the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, stressing that the Sani Lulu Abdullahi board should go in the face of glaring inefficiency in the running of the game.

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2010: Miracle can’t help Eagles — Chukwu

On September 25, 2009 · In Sports

Former Green Eagles coach Chukwu Christian says he believes in miracle but when the Green Eagles case is taken into context as regards the 2010 World Cup qualification, the coach says miracle may not help Eagles.

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Eucharia closes case on divorce

On September 25, 2009 · In News

Eucharia, who was being led in evidence by her counsel, Michael Nwana, closed her case since her estranged husband has refused to join issues with her because he has no legal representation.

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2010: Miracle can’t help Eagles — Chukwu

On September 25, 2009 · In Sports

President of the National Association of Nigerian Footballers, NANF, Harrison Jalla has called for sweeping changes in the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, stressing that the Sani Lulu Abdullahi board should go in the face of glaring inefficiency in the running of the game.

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AGN crisis: Segun Arinze emerges factional president

On September 25, 2009 · In Home Video People, Latest News

The crisis that polarised Actors Guild of Nigeria deepened last Wednesday with the emergence of Segun Arinze as factional president of the association. SegunArinze emerged president on the platform of the Ejike Asiegbu-led leadership.

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NMVA crew visits Dokpesi

On September 25, 2009 · In Music

As preparations continue in top gear for the hosting of the third edition of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA ‘09), organisers paid a courtesy call on Chairman Daar Communications; High Chief Aleogho Dokpesi, in his Lagos residence on Sunday.

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Will you tell your friend his wife is dating your boss?

On September 25, 2009 · In Is It Beyond Pardon?

The coolness of the office as Frank entered his boss’s palatial reception was a welcome development.
He had suffered the heat of the afternoon sun to get drinks and snacks from a nearby eatery for Mr. Bruno’s (his boss)‘new catch’. The secretary was not on seat as she had been sent home earlier to make room for this ‘new catch’. It was the ways of Mr. Bruno as he would say, ‘I don’t want no old babe sniffing around’

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Obey eulogises Adenuga in a special album

On September 25, 2009 · In Music

Chief Ebenezer Obey, notable juju maestro, has released an album in honour of the Chairman of Globacom, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr. Obey literally came out of retirement to wax the special album for Dr Adenuga, having shifted from secular music to Christian music and also set up a Christian ministry.

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Nite of a 1000 laughs holds at the Muson

On September 25, 2009 · In Showtime People

October 1 for the past 14 years has always been a significant year for most fun lovers in Lagos. This year’s edition of the annual Nite of a thousand laughs which holds at the Muson centre, Onikan, Lagos promises to be one of the best.

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How my editor frustrated me out of journalism – Ngozi Ezeonu

On September 25, 2009 · In Home Video People

I met a South African sometime ago who tried to find out how long it takes us to shoot our movies. And when I told her, she didn’t believe me. She asked about how many cameras we use and I said one. The woman began to wonder if we are magicians and I told her we are.

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Tobi Adeniji releases maiden album

On September 25, 2009 · In Music

A new budding and talented gopsel music star, Oluwatobi Adeniji will on Saturday launch his maiden effort, ‘Audience of One’ on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Triumphant Baptist Church, Akowonjo at 2pm. Tobi and his NuNation crew will formally unveil the album at the event.

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RATTAWU condemns attack on Oluokun

On September 25, 2009 · In Latest News

By Chidi Nkwopara

OWERRI— Imo State Council of Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has condemned the brutal attack of Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Mr. Wale Oluokun, by Governor Ikedi Ohakim’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Mr. C. Bako.

According to a release by the Secretary, Mr Eddy Anyanwu, the Union described the act [...]

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