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Police, Youths Rock Lagos for Security

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By Eric Elezuo

The main auditorium, better known as Ade Ajayi Auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, was a beehive of activities during the week as the Nigerian Police Force, Zone 2 Command, comprising Ogun and Lagos states, pulled all stops to hold the mother of all security concerts.

CSP Badmos addressing the gathering

Tagged Police and the Youths with the theme Cultism, Internet Fraud and Drug Dealings, the concert, practically brought together celebrities reputed to have lived a crime free life worthy of impacting on the youths.

Korede Bello, Rugged Baba, CSP Badmos and Dr. Sid

Anchored by men and officers of Zone 2 Command led CSP Dolapo Badmos, the concert kicked off with prolific comperes Seyi Law and Tomiwa Savage, who practically brought the capacity filled auditorium down with rib cracking jokes and intelligent jibes in form of admonishment.

A cross section of the mammoth crowd

Taking the first shot at the fun filled concert was the heartwarming speech of the Assistant Inspector of Police (AIG), Zone 2 Command, Adamu Ibrahim, who was represented by CSP Ben Obi.

Police Brand Ambassador, Korede Bello with Ozzy Bosco

The AIG’s address was followed by the presentation of the newest Police officer – the Police brand ambassador and sensational musician, Korede Bello. Korede Bello’s electrifying performance set the tune for an afternoon of learning and fun.

Representative of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Yetude Odejayi (2nd right)

Thereafter, celebrity after celebrity, the auditorium witnessed first class entertainment with the likes of Rugged Baba, Dr. Sid, Small Doctor, Sound Sultan among others. The sound entertainments were punctuated at regular intervals by clear cut speeches on the way to behave by youths who have achieved greatness without soiling their hands in the quagmire of crime.

Badmos rocking the stage with Rugged Baba

Some of them included Miss Intercontinental Africa, Queen Chizoba Ejike, Co-Founder, Red Media Group, Debola Williams, and Cyber Crime Expert and Red Hat Examiner, Dayo Adesanya.

Chief Bisi Olatilo, CSP Dolapo (2nd r), Oba Akanbi and others

Among other dignitaries that gave the event a face value were the Father of the Day, Oba Abdurasheed Akanbi, Prof Folashola Ogunshola, who represented the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos; Mrs. Yetunde Ojedayi, who represented the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. Others were ACP Iyana Dan, DCI Aliyu Garba of the Zonal CIID, OPS Zone 2, Abubakar Lawal, Prince Bisi Olatilo among others.

Miss Intercontinental Africa, Queen Chizoba Ejike

The occasion was also used to reward those who excelled in the Police organized online music competition, which was won by 10 years old Moruf Bello aka Megabite. To prove that his winning was no fluke, the lad electrified the hall with his sensational rap to the admiration of everyone present.

Kid sensation, Megabite performing

In her closing remarks, the host, CSP Dolapo Badmos thanked as many that made the programme a success, and promised that the friendship between the Police and the people will be maintained, and the youths will remain the target of its orientation and enlightenment programmes.

Odunlade creating fun in the house

 

Officers D. E. Iyamah and O. A. Adepoju

Dancing time with Sound Sultan

Small Doctor with Ozzy Bosco

 

Photo credit: King Solomon Ekhaiyeme

 

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Dies at 61

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Nollywood legend, Amaechi Muonagor, has reportedly passed on. He was 61.

The actor suffered kidney failure and has been on dialysis.

His demise on Sunday came just few days after a video, where he was soliciting funds for Kidney transplant went viral.

His death comes weeks after another Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, died.

No official statement has yet been released.

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Popular Celebrity Award: Adeleke, Dele Momodu Hail Nigeria’s Entertainment As World Class

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The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Publisher, Ovation International Magazine, Aare Dele Momodu have hailed the Nigerian entertainment industry as world-class by all standard.

The duo made the disclosure at the unveiling of a voting platform for Most Popular Celebrity Award in Osogbo, Osun State by Governor Adeleke.

Speaking with journalists at the Celebrity House, Osogbo, venue of the unveiling, Momodu said Nigerian music industry and Nollywood are global brands, adding that the award would further boost the industry’s rating towards becoming a global leader.

“The Nigerian entertainment industry is world-class, it is one that would become number one in the world. So, I am proud of what Osun state has done. Governor Ademola Adeleke is investing in the industry; he is from a family that is into entertainment with the likes of David Adeleke (Davido), Shina Rambo, B-Red among others.

“This project is aimed at producing more of Davidos, B-Reds, not just in the state but also across the country, hence, our decision to support the ambition.

“I urge Nigerians to join the platform and vote for their favourite celebrities. This is an industry that can solve the problem of unemployment if properly supported. It could take our youths out of poverty,” he said.

Declaring the platform opened, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Abiodun Ojo, said the reason for the choice of Osun for the event is not far-fetched, saying the state is the cradle of entertainment with the likes of late Duro Ladipo, Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), Yemi Elebuibon to the trendy Davido among others.

“Today, we are unveiling another landmark, a prestigious honour to creative minds. It is an integrity laced process and a unifying force to boost the industry, through an enigmatic progression that will create over 50,000 entrepreneurs Nationwide.

“This will be a drive to a sustainable data based National Recognition in form of an Award to Nigeria’s MOST POPULAR CELEBRITY for the year 2023 in 17 Categories to be crowned here in Osogbo,” he added.

The project coordinator, Solanke Hamzat, said the platform would offer fans opportunity to vote for their favourite celebrities in seventeen categories.

He said the platform is devoid of any technicalities and is making the fans the decider based on the influence such celebrity had on their lives.

The Osun State government under Governor Adeleke has been in the forefront of promoting tourism, culture, entertainment and more in the state.

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Glo Launches Naija Comedy Service to Boost Entertainment, Fun

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A new offer, Glo Naija Comedy Service, which features an array of video content from top Nigerian comedians has been unveiled by digital solutions company, Globacom.

Globacom explained in a press statement in Lagos that “Glo Naija Comedy Service, was designed to suit customers’ entertainment and fun needs and its available at the palm of customers’ hands on all android and i-phone devices and on any web browser of their choice.”

Glo stated that the stress-bursting video content service which is deployed in conjunction with NCC-licensed aggregators will feature the likes of Sabinus, Aki and Pawpaw and others, providing rib-cracking jokes and entertainment for the enjoyment of Nigerians. It added that “Glo Naija Comedy Service ensures there is something for everyone”.

The service, according to Globacom,  is easy to use and it works on all web browsers. It stated that there is no need to download any app to enjoy it, adding that “As long as a subscriber has an active data pack, he or she will be able to access Glo Naija Comedy Service and savour the fun”.

Customers can subscribe to the service by dialing the short code 55222 or *55222# while subscription for the service include daily subscription pack which attracts N20 per day, weekly subscription which goes for N100, and the monthly packages starting from N500.

Globacom said “Customers can also call Glo Customer Care Centre on short code 300 for additional information on the service.”

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