Author: Adeniran Adetayo

Artiste

By Dele Eniola

Lagos, June 23, 2024 (NAN) Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Sunday released pre-wedding pictures with his partner, Chioma Rowland.

Their traditional wedding is expected to hold on Tuesday in Lagos.

Davido posted the pictures via his verified Instagram handle, @davido, with the caption,#CHIVIDO2024.

Taking to the comment section of the post, Nigerian rapper and singer, Zlatan, wrote “ATIN YOU SEE AM”.

Digital content creator, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, wrote, “Congratulations to you and yours 001❤️”.

Another content creator, popularly known as brodashaggi, congratulated the couple with display of emojis-💕💍🥂.

Also, Bunkunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as kie kie, wrote, “Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰”.

Nigerian businessman, socialist and philanthropist, Obi Cubana, wrote, “Ogo m!!!! ❤️✨✨✨✨✨”.

Rapper and songwriter, Folarin Falana , popularly known as Falz, commented with fire emojis-🔥🔥🔥.

Reality TV star, Tolani Shobajo, popularly known as Tonibaj, wrote, “I’m so happy!!!! @thechefchi❤️❤️❤️”.

Social media sensation and professional dancer, popularly known as Poco lee, wrote, “Otilo ❤️🎉🎉🎉”.

Other celebrities and fans also took to the comment section to congratulate the couple. (NAN)

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Play on Gen. Gowon to be staged in Lagos Aug. 24-25

Gowon

By Folasade Adeniran

Lagos, June 9, 2024 (NAN) A play, “GOWON”, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to Aug.25.

A statement by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, said on Sunday in Lagos that the play would focus on Gowon’s service to Nigeria and also take a “deep and cursory look at his tribe – Angas, in Plateau”.

“It will run with the theme of unity and lean heavily on the Gowon era policy of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reorientation put in place at the end of the civil war to heal wounds,” the statement said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement was signed by Mrs Mofoluwake Edgar, Managing Director, Duke of Shomolu Foundation.

“The play will seek to celebrate the ‘No Victor, No Vanguished’ proponent,” the statement added.

It said that the play was written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, who would also direct the stage proceedings.

Yerima had written equally strong historical plays on Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, and Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.

All the plays were produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation.

The statement indicated that the play had been in the drawing board in the last two years “waiting for the most auspicious time”.

“For the first time ever on a Nigerian stage, a play will feature accomplished British actress – Tayo Elesin – who will play the role of Victoria, Gowon’s wife.

“Tayo, who was HID Awolowo in the play “Awo”, staged in London, had featured in many western stage plays and many critically acclaimed movies on Netflix.

“She will bring to bear on the production her international clout and experience,” the statement said.

The statement disclosed that the play is being sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria, Unified Payments, Orangeline and Sonora Capital.

“The showing will be at the Agip Recital Hall of The Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos,” it said.

NAN reports that Gowon, who became the nation’s head of state at 32, ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975.

His regime was terminated by a military coup with the late Gen. Murtala Mohammed taking his place. (NAN) (nannews.ng.com)

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Multichoice

By Babajide Awoyinfa

Lagos, June 7, 2024 (NAN) Some Nigerians on social media have expressed reactions following the decision of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal to fine Multichoice Nigeria, owners of popular Pay-TV services , DSTV and GOTV, the sum of ₦150 million.

In addition to the fine, the tribunal has ordered the company to provide a one-month free subscription to its subscribers.

Justice Thomas Okosu-led panel issued the ruling on Friday in Abuja.

Before the ruling, Multichoice Nigeria hiked the subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages despite the orders of the tribunal.

The Tribunal had stopped Multichoice from increasing its subscription tariffs and cost of products and services scheduled to begin on May 1.

The tribunal’s ruling has sparked debate online, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), with opinions sharply divided.

@TolaOlaosebikan, on X, formerly Twitter, wrote that the ruling should be appealed.

“Multichoice has always been on the receiving side of court rulings in Nigeria. Is it because it is a foreign firm?

“Subscribers have the right to boycott their services if they are perceived to be too expensive, and go for competitors.

“Our court rulings should not be draconian in nature but fair and just. Multichoice is a business entity for goodness’ sake.

“Who bears the operational expenses for the one month? Taxes, third-party subscriptions, rentals, salaries.”

Also, @Osi_Suave said, “I think Multichoice should exit this market because I don’t understand why a private business that doesn’t provide an essential service is constantly hounded like this.

“When they leave, maybe ‘una eye go clear’,” he said.

@NwabuwaChidume, wrote, “Multichoice and arbitrary subscription charges didn’t just start today. The corruption in the system is responsible for these extortions.

“The vulnerability of the common masses to some of these economic vampires is scary. Believe me, today’s fine won’t stop the increment.”

On the contrary, Mathew Dubem on Facebook said, “Finally, justice for the consumers! “Multichoice has been exploiting Nigerians for too long with their exorbitant subscription fees.

“This fine and the free subscription are a welcome relief, I think I will have to go get back my Gotv decoder to enjoy the one month free subscription.”

Another Facebook user, Adegoke Ademole commended the Tribunal for standing up for consumer rights.

“This ruling sets a precedent and will hopefully lead to more accountability from service providers in Nigeria.

“This is a win for all DSTV and GOTV users. It’s high time these big corporations understood that they can’t just bully their way around. Kudos to the tribunal,” he said.

Efforts by NAN to reach out to Multichoice for a comment proved abortive as the PR manager, stated that the company has yet to issue an official statement regarding the tribunal’s ruling. (NAN)

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Edited by Folasade Adeniran