Nollywood director that 'burnt actor on set' explains why he fooled the world ( see video of what really happened)

Nollywood director that 'burnt actor on set' explains why he fooled the world ( see video of what really happened)

Days after the video of actor Ani Iyoho burning in an alleged movie stunt gone wrong went viral, everyone is shocked to discover that the entire frenzy was the result of a perfectly planned, and well-executed publicity spin conceived by Nollywood director Stanlee Ohikhuare.
Explaining why he did it, Stanlee says he believes the stunt would cause a remarkable change in the attitude and perception of fellow Nigerians and the world at large, towards 
Nollywood's potentials.

That he did it to create film awareness and industry patronage via media engagement; utilizing the ever evolving social media platform to gain reach and peculiar attention to an entire industry.

He also added that Government intervention is needed to ensure that there's adequate funding to curb ugly occurrences like the one insinuated in the circulated video.

Watch the full video via below Link

https://youtu.be/rYzf1ZHjEKM

Nollywood director that 'burnt actor on set' explains why he fooled the world ( see video of what really happened)

Nollywood director that 'burnt actor on set' explains why he fooled the world ( see video of what really happened)

Days after the video of actor Ani Iyoho burning in an alleged movie stunt gone wrong went viral, everyone is shocked to discover that the entire frenzy was the result of a perfectly planned, and well-executed publicity spin conceived by Nollywood director Stanlee Ohikhuare.
Explaining why he did it, Stanlee says he believes the stunt would cause a remarkable change in the attitude and perception of fellow Nigerians and the world at large, towards 
Nollywood's potentials.

That he did it to create film awareness and industry patronage via media engagement; utilizing the ever evolving social media platform to gain reach and peculiar attention to an entire industry.

He also added that Government intervention is needed to ensure that there's adequate funding to curb ugly occurrences like the one insinuated in the circulated video.

Watch the full video via below Link

https://youtu.be/rYzf1ZHjEKM

'I'm intoxicated every time I hear your voice'- Stella Damasus | 'I Love you to pieces'- Daniel Ademinokan replies as they re-profess their love on Instagram

'I'm intoxicated every time I hear your voice'- Stella Damasus | 'I Love you to pieces'- Daniel Ademinokan replies as they re-profess their love on Instagram

Award-winning filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan and his partner, Stella Damasus has once again hinted how much madly in love they are with each other.

Today, Sunday, July 31, the producer and ex-husband of actress Doris Simon is a year older and Stella has been showering encomium on him via Instagram.

Stella shared the photo above and wrote: 

And he replied.......

                                         

'I'm intoxicated every time I hear your voice'- Stella Damasus | 'I Love you to pieces'- Daniel Ademinokan replies as they re-profess their love on Instagram

'I'm intoxicated every time I hear your voice'- Stella Damasus | 'I Love you to pieces'- Daniel Ademinokan replies as they re-profess their love on Instagram

Award-winning filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan and his partner, Stella Damasus has once again hinted how much madly in love they are with each other.

Today, Sunday, July 31, the producer and ex-husband of actress Doris Simon is a year older and Stella has been showering encomium on him via Instagram.

Stella shared the photo above and wrote: 

And he replied.......

                                         

Why bank manager Olisa Nwakoby committed suicide – FCMB

Why bank manager Olisa Nwakoby committed suicide – FCMB

First City Monument Bank Plc says its official, Olisa Nwakoby, who committed suicide on Friday in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Lekki, Lagos State, had personal challenges and became frustrated.

The bank, however, noted that neither the management nor colleagues of the deceased were aware of the challenges, adding that it was working with Nwakoby’s family and the police to unravel the nature of the challenges.

Forty-four-year-old Nwakoby, said to be the manager of the bank’s branch in Lekki, shot himself in the head over a bad debt estimated at N350m on Friday.

The deceased was said to have given out the sum as loan to a bank customer, who allegedly failed to 
service the loan.

He was reportedly under pressure from the bank’s management to repay the loan and became frustrated as he could not meet the demand.

But the Acting Group Head, Communications and Brand Management of the FCMB, Lola Egboh, who spoke with Punch on the telephone on Sunday, said the suicide had nothing to do with the bank, adding that she did not have the knowledge of any loan.

Egboh, who described Nwakoby’s death as shocking, said the bank would have come to his aid if it was aware that he had emotional challenges.

She said:

“It is rather unfortunate that the incident happened. Mr. Nwakoby was a member of staff of the FCMB. We are not aware that he was facing personal challenges, which led to the incident. As a bank that caters to the well-being of its workers, we have counsellors who could have helped him. This came as a surprise to us as it was to the public. It is such a trying time for the family; we have been in touch with them. There is a lot of speculations going on at the moment, a lot of them unfounded.

“We are working closely with security operatives and his family to understand what could have led to the personal challenges. I am not aware of any loan. I can’t comment on speculations.”

Efforts to speak with the family proved abortive as of press time. But a source close to the family said,

“They were too distraught to speak to the press now.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said a pistol and live cartridges were recovered from the scene, adding that Nwakoby  corpse had been deposited at the Lagos Island Hospital’s morgue.

She said:

 “At about 9.45am on Friday, one Olisa (Nwakoby) allegedly shot himself in the head with a pistol in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Northern Foresore Estate, Lekki.

“A team of policemen attached to the Ilasan division visited, examined and photographed the scene. The exhibit, a silver America pistol with five rounds of unexpended ammunition, was recovered to the station while the corpse was removed and deposited at a morgue for autopsy. Investigation is ongoing.”

Why bank manager Olisa Nwakoby committed suicide – FCMB

Why bank manager Olisa Nwakoby committed suicide – FCMB

First City Monument Bank Plc says its official, Olisa Nwakoby, who committed suicide on Friday in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Lekki, Lagos State, had personal challenges and became frustrated.

The bank, however, noted that neither the management nor colleagues of the deceased were aware of the challenges, adding that it was working with Nwakoby’s family and the police to unravel the nature of the challenges.

Forty-four-year-old Nwakoby, said to be the manager of the bank’s branch in Lekki, shot himself in the head over a bad debt estimated at N350m on Friday.

The deceased was said to have given out the sum as loan to a bank customer, who allegedly failed to 
service the loan.

He was reportedly under pressure from the bank’s management to repay the loan and became frustrated as he could not meet the demand.

But the Acting Group Head, Communications and Brand Management of the FCMB, Lola Egboh, who spoke with Punch on the telephone on Sunday, said the suicide had nothing to do with the bank, adding that she did not have the knowledge of any loan.

Egboh, who described Nwakoby’s death as shocking, said the bank would have come to his aid if it was aware that he had emotional challenges.

She said:

“It is rather unfortunate that the incident happened. Mr. Nwakoby was a member of staff of the FCMB. We are not aware that he was facing personal challenges, which led to the incident. As a bank that caters to the well-being of its workers, we have counsellors who could have helped him. This came as a surprise to us as it was to the public. It is such a trying time for the family; we have been in touch with them. There is a lot of speculations going on at the moment, a lot of them unfounded.

“We are working closely with security operatives and his family to understand what could have led to the personal challenges. I am not aware of any loan. I can’t comment on speculations.”

Efforts to speak with the family proved abortive as of press time. But a source close to the family said,

“They were too distraught to speak to the press now.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said a pistol and live cartridges were recovered from the scene, adding that Nwakoby  corpse had been deposited at the Lagos Island Hospital’s morgue.

She said:

 “At about 9.45am on Friday, one Olisa (Nwakoby) allegedly shot himself in the head with a pistol in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Northern Foresore Estate, Lekki.

“A team of policemen attached to the Ilasan division visited, examined and photographed the scene. The exhibit, a silver America pistol with five rounds of unexpended ammunition, was recovered to the station while the corpse was removed and deposited at a morgue for autopsy. Investigation is ongoing.”

President Buhari's personal photographer celebrates one-year wedding anniversary (Photo)

President Buhari's personal photographer celebrates one-year wedding anniversary (Photo)

President Buhari's personal photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo, shared this lovely photo and message to celebrate his one year in marriage

"Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness, thank you for all the great things you have done for us. You have showed us that with you we can break down walls and do the impossible. Thank you for everything you did and didn't do in this one year, for we know that all things work together for our good. With loads of love I want to say thank you to the amazing gift God gave to me, my special woman, my priceless jewel, my number one fan, my supporter and forever friend. Thank you for being there through this one year..... Thanks for your patience as we journey through this road called marriage...... I can't say it's been a child's play but one thing I know is that God has been there for us and your good heart as kept us going. I know I misbehave a lot of times yet you love me, I know my absence atimes gets at you yet you welcome me back with a warm embrace, your passion to succeed is one thing that delights my heart. Words fail me but I promise to love you far more than ever before...... God bless this Union and happy 1 year anniversary to us. Let's do more! 📷"

Happy wedding anniversary to them.

President Buhari's personal photographer celebrates one-year wedding anniversary (Photo)

President Buhari's personal photographer celebrates one-year wedding anniversary (Photo)

President Buhari's personal photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo, shared this lovely photo and message to celebrate his one year in marriage

"Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness, thank you for all the great things you have done for us. You have showed us that with you we can break down walls and do the impossible. Thank you for everything you did and didn't do in this one year, for we know that all things work together for our good. With loads of love I want to say thank you to the amazing gift God gave to me, my special woman, my priceless jewel, my number one fan, my supporter and forever friend. Thank you for being there through this one year..... Thanks for your patience as we journey through this road called marriage...... I can't say it's been a child's play but one thing I know is that God has been there for us and your good heart as kept us going. I know I misbehave a lot of times yet you love me, I know my absence atimes gets at you yet you welcome me back with a warm embrace, your passion to succeed is one thing that delights my heart. Words fail me but I promise to love you far more than ever before...... God bless this Union and happy 1 year anniversary to us. Let's do more! 📷"

Happy wedding anniversary to them.

There is corruption in House of Reps – Jibrin

There is corruption in House of Reps – Jibrin

The ousted Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, says the allegation by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the National Assembly is populated by corrupt elements could not be dismissed.

He said there was what he called institutional corruption in the House of Representatives.

However, Jubrin, who accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and three other principal officers of the House of padding the 2016 budget to the tune of over N400bn, said he had never taken part in any corrupt practice since 2011 that he had been in the National Assembly.

He said this when he appeared on a live programme,Sunday Politics, on Channels Television on Sunday evening.

Asked by the presenter if the National Assembly was populated by corrupt  people, Jubrin said, “There is corruption; I would rather say there is corruption in the House of Representatives. Not only that there is corruption, there is institutional corruption and these are things that I can also prove and these are all the second layer of what my struggle is going to be about.”

Asked then if Obasanjo was right on his assertion that many members of the National Assembly were corrupt, Jubrin said, “Obasanjo is not completely wrong; there’s corruption. The only thing is that we keep living in denial but I’ve been part of that system and I know that there is corruption in that system and there’s also institutional corruption in that system. I’ve been there for five years and we’ve seen a lot but I’m happy that this trigger has happened.”

He, however, side-stepped the question on whether the 8th National Assembly was the most corrupt since 2011 that he had been in the National Assembly.

He also said he had no regrets betraying his colleagues in the House of Representatives, vowing that what he would say would cause a revolution in the National Assembly.

“If these allegations are considered betrayal, so be it,” he said.

He, however, denied the allegation that he also inserted N4.1bn projects into the budget, saying, “The N4.1bn project is a creation, is a blackmail by the Speaker himself and a few other principal officers.”

There is corruption in House of Reps – Jibrin

There is corruption in House of Reps – Jibrin

The ousted Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, says the allegation by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the National Assembly is populated by corrupt elements could not be dismissed.

He said there was what he called institutional corruption in the House of Representatives.

However, Jubrin, who accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and three other principal officers of the House of padding the 2016 budget to the tune of over N400bn, said he had never taken part in any corrupt practice since 2011 that he had been in the National Assembly.

He said this when he appeared on a live programme,Sunday Politics, on Channels Television on Sunday evening.

Asked by the presenter if the National Assembly was populated by corrupt  people, Jubrin said, “There is corruption; I would rather say there is corruption in the House of Representatives. Not only that there is corruption, there is institutional corruption and these are things that I can also prove and these are all the second layer of what my struggle is going to be about.”

Asked then if Obasanjo was right on his assertion that many members of the National Assembly were corrupt, Jubrin said, “Obasanjo is not completely wrong; there’s corruption. The only thing is that we keep living in denial but I’ve been part of that system and I know that there is corruption in that system and there’s also institutional corruption in that system. I’ve been there for five years and we’ve seen a lot but I’m happy that this trigger has happened.”

He, however, side-stepped the question on whether the 8th National Assembly was the most corrupt since 2011 that he had been in the National Assembly.

He also said he had no regrets betraying his colleagues in the House of Representatives, vowing that what he would say would cause a revolution in the National Assembly.

“If these allegations are considered betrayal, so be it,” he said.

He, however, denied the allegation that he also inserted N4.1bn projects into the budget, saying, “The N4.1bn project is a creation, is a blackmail by the Speaker himself and a few other principal officers.”

Cultists kill four, shoot two-year-old in Lagos community

There was pandemonium on 24 Road, in the Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, after suspected cult members shot dead four persons.

It was learnt that the six-man gang arrived in the community on Friday around 8pm on two motorcycles.

PUNCH Metro learnt that a 63-year-old native doctor, identified as Rasheed Yusuf, aka Low Banger, who was walking along the road, was the first to be killed.

The attackers were said to have also shot at Rasheed’s wife, Falilat, and a two-year-old girl, Kehinde.

The duo, however, survived the attack.

The cultists further reportedly waylaid and shot dead two men, identified as Yusuf Cisco and Lukman Apetu, who were returning from work on a motorcycle.

A yet-to-be-identified resident was also reportedly killed during the shooting spree which left many residents injured.

Policemen from the Ikorodu division and members of a vigilance group in the area were said to have arrived at the area to remove the corpses after the attackers left.

When PUNCH Metro got to the area on Saturday, most shops and houses on Tobalase and Olubuse streets, as well as Awotunde Lane, were locked.

A crowd of sympathisers was observed at Rasheed’s house.

Our correspondent learnt that Cisco, another victim, was buried on Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites.

A relation, who did not want his name in print, said the gunmen were on a reprisal, adding that they decided to pass their aggression to residents when they didn’t meet their targets.

He said, “Baba (Rasheed), a well known native doctor in this area, was walking to his son’s shop on Tobalase Street when he heard the gunshots. He was about warning his children to lock the doors, when the gunmen shot him.

“They also shot at his wife and a little girl. We rushed the woman and the child to a public hospital where they are still receiving treatments.

“After leaving that spot, they shot at three young men returning from work. Two of them died that evening, while the third died in a hospital later. People were injured by the sporadic shooting. A man, Baba Ogo, was injured in the stomach.”

A resident, who gave his name only as Qudus, said the cultists came in from the Ebute area of Igbogbo.

He said, “The cult guys are from Ikorodu town. They came in from the Ebute area. We do not know the gang they belong to. Some Onyabo (vigilance group) members have been patrolling this area, but they are arresting innocent residents.

“When we went to bury one of the deceased today (Saturday), the gunmen still shot at someone in the cemetery.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the deaths.

She added that the police had arrested three suspects.

She said, “Three suspects have been arrested. They will soon be transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja. The command is on the trail of other suspects.”

Cultists kill four, shoot two-year-old in Lagos community

There was pandemonium on 24 Road, in the Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, after suspected cult members shot dead four persons.

It was learnt that the six-man gang arrived in the community on Friday around 8pm on two motorcycles.

PUNCH Metro learnt that a 63-year-old native doctor, identified as Rasheed Yusuf, aka Low Banger, who was walking along the road, was the first to be killed.

The attackers were said to have also shot at Rasheed’s wife, Falilat, and a two-year-old girl, Kehinde.

The duo, however, survived the attack.

The cultists further reportedly waylaid and shot dead two men, identified as Yusuf Cisco and Lukman Apetu, who were returning from work on a motorcycle.

A yet-to-be-identified resident was also reportedly killed during the shooting spree which left many residents injured.

Policemen from the Ikorodu division and members of a vigilance group in the area were said to have arrived at the area to remove the corpses after the attackers left.

When PUNCH Metro got to the area on Saturday, most shops and houses on Tobalase and Olubuse streets, as well as Awotunde Lane, were locked.

A crowd of sympathisers was observed at Rasheed’s house.

Our correspondent learnt that Cisco, another victim, was buried on Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites.

A relation, who did not want his name in print, said the gunmen were on a reprisal, adding that they decided to pass their aggression to residents when they didn’t meet their targets.

He said, “Baba (Rasheed), a well known native doctor in this area, was walking to his son’s shop on Tobalase Street when he heard the gunshots. He was about warning his children to lock the doors, when the gunmen shot him.

“They also shot at his wife and a little girl. We rushed the woman and the child to a public hospital where they are still receiving treatments.

“After leaving that spot, they shot at three young men returning from work. Two of them died that evening, while the third died in a hospital later. People were injured by the sporadic shooting. A man, Baba Ogo, was injured in the stomach.”

A resident, who gave his name only as Qudus, said the cultists came in from the Ebute area of Igbogbo.

He said, “The cult guys are from Ikorodu town. They came in from the Ebute area. We do not know the gang they belong to. Some Onyabo (vigilance group) members have been patrolling this area, but they are arresting innocent residents.

“When we went to bury one of the deceased today (Saturday), the gunmen still shot at someone in the cemetery.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the deaths.

She added that the police had arrested three suspects.

She said, “Three suspects have been arrested. They will soon be transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja. The command is on the trail of other suspects.”

"Really Touching" Touching Photos Of A 4-year-old Boy Who Decided Not To Leave His Dead Mother's Side

"Really Touching" Touching Photos Of A 4-year-old Boy Who Decided Not To Leave His Dead Mother's Side

Patoranking Releases Tracklist 

Debut Album #GOE

Patoranking Releases Tracklist 

Debut Album #GOE

Ijaws Flee Lagos And Ogun For Fear Of ROPC Attack

YENAGOA —IJAWS resident in Lagos and Ogun states started relocating from the two states, weekend, to the South-South for fear of attack following the expiration of the ultimatum issued to Ijaws in the states by the Reformed Odua Peoples Congress, ROPC.

Also, many indigenes of Kaiama in Kolokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, country home of Ijaw hero, late Major Adaka Boro, have deserted the community over fears that the military may attack the community, following the threat by a militant group, Adaka Boro Avengers, ABA, to declare a Republic of Niger Delta today.

Spokesperson of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Eric Omare, who confirmed the developments, said: At as Sunday morning (yesterday), information at our disposal indicates that some Ijaw people resident in Lagos and Ogun states, for fear of attack, are already relocating from their places of residence to the South-South.”

He said that there was apprehension among Ijaws in the South-West over the expiration of the ultimatum issued by ROPC, because of attacks by unknown gunmen in parts of Lagos and Ogun states.

The IYC, however, called on ROPC members and the leadership of the Yoruba nation to allow security agents to do their constitutional duty of apprehending criminals responsible for the Ogun and Lagos attacks.
On the tense situation at Kaiama, Omare said: “We call on residents of Kaiama town to be calm and go about their normal activities. There is no plan by the Ijaw people to declare a republic and the threat by Adaka Boro Avengers should be disregarded.

“We wish to warn groups and individuals not to further expose Ijaw and Niger Delta communities to unnecessary tension and danger. They should not abuse modern means of information technology to the detriment of our communities by issuing unnecessary threats and ultimatums.

“We call on security agencies to stop forthwith the unnecessary threats and attacks on Ijaw and other Niger Delta communities because of threats by faceless groups. They should check issues of security with the leadership of Ijaw nation instead of threatening or attacking innocent communities and people,” he added.

Ijaws Flee Lagos And Ogun For Fear Of ROPC Attack

YENAGOA —IJAWS resident in Lagos and Ogun states started relocating from the two states, weekend, to the South-South for fear of attack following the expiration of the ultimatum issued to Ijaws in the states by the Reformed Odua Peoples Congress, ROPC.

Also, many indigenes of Kaiama in Kolokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, country home of Ijaw hero, late Major Adaka Boro, have deserted the community over fears that the military may attack the community, following the threat by a militant group, Adaka Boro Avengers, ABA, to declare a Republic of Niger Delta today.

Spokesperson of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Eric Omare, who confirmed the developments, said: At as Sunday morning (yesterday), information at our disposal indicates that some Ijaw people resident in Lagos and Ogun states, for fear of attack, are already relocating from their places of residence to the South-South.”

He said that there was apprehension among Ijaws in the South-West over the expiration of the ultimatum issued by ROPC, because of attacks by unknown gunmen in parts of Lagos and Ogun states.

The IYC, however, called on ROPC members and the leadership of the Yoruba nation to allow security agents to do their constitutional duty of apprehending criminals responsible for the Ogun and Lagos attacks.
On the tense situation at Kaiama, Omare said: “We call on residents of Kaiama town to be calm and go about their normal activities. There is no plan by the Ijaw people to declare a republic and the threat by Adaka Boro Avengers should be disregarded.

“We wish to warn groups and individuals not to further expose Ijaw and Niger Delta communities to unnecessary tension and danger. They should not abuse modern means of information technology to the detriment of our communities by issuing unnecessary threats and ultimatums.

“We call on security agencies to stop forthwith the unnecessary threats and attacks on Ijaw and other Niger Delta communities because of threats by faceless groups. They should check issues of security with the leadership of Ijaw nation instead of threatening or attacking innocent communities and people,” he added.

Police Releases Statement on #SaveMayowa Saga

The Lagos branch of the Nigerian Police Force have lent their voice to the #SaveMayowa saga that has been raging since yesterday.

It was alleged by Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu and some online news outlets that the campaign was a scam and that while Mayowa is indeed sick with Ovarian cancer, she has been told nothing can be done and advised to go home.

It was alleged that the family had knowledge of this but collected money anyway. The family have denied this claim stating that there are indeed plans to fly Mayowa out for treatment.

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital have spoken out stating that they are unaware of any scam but will investigate.

Now the police have stated that they will definitely look into it with the Public relations officer of the Force Dolapo Badmus releasing a statement.

It said, “The Lagos State commissioner of police Cp Fatai Owoseni has directed full scale investigation into the report that the *Save Mayowa Campaign* is a fraud.

“Founder of Lifestake foundation Ms Aramide Kasumu and two members of the ailing Mayowa Shukura Ahmed’s family, Mr Iwaloye Seun and Mrs Zaneen Ahmed were earlier today invited to the command’s headquarters on a fact finding mission, subsequently the command have placed a red alert on the access bank account opened in the name of Mayowa as it has been frozen while effort is ongoing to contact the managers of “Gofundme” online account so as to ensure funds raised through that platform is not fraudulently diverted. Investigation will be extended to LUTH hospital Idi-Araba where the patient is currently undergoing treatment.

The command wishes to inform all the good spirited people who had donated generously to this course that it will ensure it does not return as a hoax and every outcome of the investigation shall be made open.

Our heart is with Mayowa at this critical period of her life and pray she finds healing.”