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13/12/2017

PORT HARCOURT COMEDY MAESTRO CELEBRATES FANS.




KO Baba, a Port Harcourt based comedian treats fans of his art to a special delicacy to mark end of year/appreciation party. The party which was tagged, Fans Appreciation Party was organized and hosted at the Tocville Hotel, Port Harcourt by the comedian and his team of Talkaholic Unlimited Crew. The party's turn up was massive despite a very short notice.

A very close source to the comedian revealed that the rationale behind the event was to appreciate fans for their patronage  as well as gathering feedback from fans on any issue that bothers them in relation to their previous shows.

speaking at the event,The Comedy heavy weight asked the audience members to air their views in respect to a particular show organized by the Talkaholic Unlimited and which they love most  ." I want you mention one particular show organized by the Talkaholic Unlimited crew you love the most or the ones you were not particularly comfortable with." he said. In the same vein, fans responded positively as they expressed satisfaction in KO Baba and his team of Talkaholic Unlimited.

As they enjoyed the specially prepared and garnished "Bole" and drinks, the attendees were being thrilled by jokes from Adviser Comedian, Bishop Mummy's pet, Akpan & Okon and other members of the Talkaholic Crew.

Bellow  are picture clips from the event.




















06/02/2015

RIVERS APC GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN TRAIN MOVES TO OPOBO TOWN.



The GreaterTogether Campaign Team of  the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State will tomorrow February,7th 2015  move its campaign train to Opobo Town, in Opobo/Nkoro local government of Rivers State.
The campaign which will hold at the popular St. Paul Anglican Church field Opobo town, the home town of the APC gubernatorial aspirant in Rivers State,Dr Dakuku Adolphus Peterside is more like a home coming. The event is expected to be attended by all officials and key stakeholders of All Progressive Congress in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area ,Traditional Rulers, supporters as well as all party faithfuls in Opobo/Nkoro local government Council and beyond.
In a press release issued by the chairman of the GreaterTogether campaign team, Hon,Victor Giadom implored the People of Opobo Kingdom to come out en mass for a rousing welcome and support for their son and APC.
Meanwhile,the Care Taker Chairman, Opobo/Nkoro local government Council. Hon. Igolema Harry said all has been put in place to ensure a  successful rally. He maintained that the event will be a political carnival as the people are very enthusiastic and ready to receive their son and the pride of Opobo nation.

09/07/2013

Gombe PDP chairman is dead


The chairman of Gombe State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Jack Gynako Gumpy, is dead.

He died of renal failure on Tuesday morning at the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe.
He was aged 72.

The deceased hailed from Nyuwar town in Balanga local government area of Gombe State.

He bagged a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Ohio State University in United States in 1983.

Before his death, Late Gumpy served in various capacities, including the National Assembly where he was a member of the House of Representative in the old Bauchi State.

He also served as the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, a teacher, headmaster, state secretary Nigerian Union of Teachers, National Auditor II, NUT and one time chairman of Centre Party, Gombe State.

Rivers State House Of Assembly Leader Chidi Lloyd’s Account Of How Has Was Beaten And Battered


Well, yesterday the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Otelema Dan Amachree directed that the House be reconvened to consider an amendment to the 2013 appropriation law which the Governor had communicated to him via a letter and as if Mr. Speaker saw what was going to happen today, he wrote a letter through the Clerk of the House to the Commissioner of Police to provide security for today’s sitting and he also wrote to the commander of 2 Amphibious Brigade who also doubles as the head of the internal JTF. So when we got to work this morning, we saw the presence of policemen numbering over 50 and we thought that this was in response to Mr. Speaker’s request.

Shortly thereafter, I noticed that the five anti-Amaechi members were discussing in clusters and calling on their boys to come in. Initially, the policemen were searching everybody who would come into the premises. I had to even come down at the gate and trekked into the premises. So after a while, we learnt that there were phone calls and the commissioner of police personally called the unit, the man in charge to allow everybody in.

We went in as members who have not seen ourselves for sometime because of the crisis in the state. I was on my seat, without provocation, Hon. Evans Bipi came to me in the full glare of everybody on camera and started raining punches on me. As his leader I did not react because I felt that it is something we could settle, whatever it is, maybe I didn’t greet him also. So he continued when that continued, the speaker intervened and said, ha, what’s happening. Then he reached out for the tripod that stands the camera, used it freely on me, himself and Michael Okechukwu Chinda. They flogged me to their satisfaction, I didn’t just utter a word until Hon. Ihunwo graciously asked me to run for my dear life because they have brought people with guns and of course when I looked at the gallery they were shouting who is the Chidi Lloyd, who is the Chidi Lloyd.

So at that point, I’m sure somebody may have reached out to the governor of the state who came in with his own security because these other policemen were there standing helplessly, watching what was going on. So he came and rescued members out of the place. Then after a while we heard that they had sat, that they were meeting, they were trying to meet, they had procured a fake mace to the House, so we went back and I took the mace where they were sitting, then I sustained injury as a result of the violence by Michael Chinda and Evans Bipi.

So while I was in the hospital the speaker and other members of the House sat and heard the amendment that the governor sent, was presented on his behalf by the deputy governor. Now these amendments are, the governor said he was just seeking for us to via some sub heads for him to enable him take care of certain unforeseen events such as flood and all that. That is why we went to work for the state only to be dealt with in the manner that they have dealt with us. I want to use this opportunity while in the hospital here, I have received phone calls of threat to life for my family and I.


Incidentally, I’m so helpless, I don’t know who to run to. I can’t go to the commissioner of police because he is already in the arena, he’s already on the other side. I’m appealing to well-meaning Nigerians to pray for me and my family. That is the last hope we have resorted to and that we also urge the National Assembly, the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Reps not to turn the other way on the events of Rivers State. This could lead to something that we cannot imagine. It had happened in Anambra State, people were laughing, today is Rivers State nobody knows the next state it would be. If we are practising a democracy, let us please for crying out loud play by the rules. Nigerians should pray for me and come to our aid. The state is under siege. You can’t even vouch for the safety of the Governor. The people are getting more dashed out on a daily basis.

08/07/2013

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona agree to deal for David Villa


Barcelona have agreed a deal to sell striker David Villa to fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid.
Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham were linked with the 31-year-old but he is set to remain in Spain.
"The two clubs have reached an agreement in principle," said a statement on Barcelona's website.  
"The deal will be worth a maximum of 5.1m Euros (£4.4m), with Barca reserving the right to 50% of any sell on fee."
Atletico, who sold striker Radamel Falcao to Monaco for a reported £50m earlier this summer, will pay the transfer fee in stages depending on how long Villa stays with them.
Villa scored 48 times in 119 games for Barcelona after arriving from Valencia in the summer of 2010. He is Spain's all-time leading scorer with 56 goals from 92 appearances.
One of his first games for Atletico could be against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup next month.

Gunmen abduct Dickson’s aide in Port Harcourt


Unidentified gunmen yesterday kidnapped the Special Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor on Power, Olice Kemenanabo.

Kemenanabo was reportedly abducted at D-Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at 3.30pm by three gunmen.

Sources said the special adviser was driving into his home at 12, Iriebe Street, D-Line, when the hoodlums struck.

A top security source said the bandits ambushed their unsuspecting victim.
The source said: “He was returning home from church but unknown to him, some gunmen had laid ambush for him.

“He was taken away in his own car. The gunmen threatened to shoot him, if he raised the alarm.”

Kemenanabo is also the Managing Director of Bayelsa Electricity Company.
An executive member confirmed the development. He said the matter had been reported to the police and the special adviser on Security.

07/07/2013

Pastor William Kumuyi offers to resign; following Son's controversial wedding


Pastor William Kumuyi  offered to resign as General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church following the controversy that trailed the wedding of his second son, John.

John Kumuyi and his wife, Love had engaged in acts, which negated the church’s tradition during their wedding held in Jamaica on June 15, 2013. Love, who is a daughter of the National Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, Jamaica, Pastor Augustine Odih,  was dressed in a fitted stylish wedding gown with transparent short sleeves. She also wore makeup, jewelry and carried a bouquet of flowers. The couple cruised in a limousine and had a huge wedding cake.

The misdemeanor, which attracted widespread criticisms, had earned the newlyweds suspension from church activities despite showing remorse and tendering an apology to the church, blaming their misconduct on the fact that both of them had resided abroad for so long.

Boko Haram kills 20 students in fresh attack


It was another bloody weekend in Yobe State yesterday after gunmen, suspected to be members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, attacked a secondary school. Twenty students and a teacher were killed.

The gunmen raided

06/07/2013

Eagles, Bafana play for Mandela


The South African Senior Men’s National Team Bafana Bafana have lined up two international friendly matches in August to honor national hero and former South African State President, Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Bafana Bafana will take on reigning African Champions Nigeria in the annual Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Wednesday, 14 August 2013 while the clash against Burkina Faso (who placed second in the 2013 AFCON) on the Nelson Mandela Sport & Culture Day will be played at the FNB Stadium on Saturday 17 August 2013.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) President Kirsten Nematandani who confirmed the dates and venues for both games said the body was excited to be associated with such a significant project for the selfless elder statesman.
“It is a great honour for us to be associated with such a huge and significant, and also highly important project for our former State President. When we got the invitation to be part of this venture, we did not hesitate as Madiba has made a selfless sacrifice for the nation..

“We are obviously mindful of the fact that the former President is not well in hospital. We can only wish him all the best for him to come out and be among us so he can continue to inspire us as he has done for many years. This event shows that no one can unite the country quite like he has, and we are proud to be taking part”. Nematandani is quoted on SAFA’s official facebook page.

Bafana Bafana Head Coach Gordon Igesund is expected to announce the squad for the two matches soon after his return from the COSAFA Cup tournament in Zambia.

01/07/2013

Enter the Dragon actor Jim Kelly dies of cancer aged 67

US actor and karate expert Jim Kelly, who starred with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, has died at the age of 67.

Kelly became famed for his cool one-liners and fight scenes as the charismatic Williams in the 1973 martial arts classic.

His other films included Black Belt Jones, Three the Hard Way, Golden Needles and the Black Samurai.
Marilyn Dishman, Kelly's ex-wife,