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Julius Agwu Dismisses Brain Surgery Rumours

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Popular comedian Julius Agwu was rumored to have undergone a brain surgery in some sections of social media today. His manager, Bishop, has dismissed the rumors, stating that the 43-year-old survivor of brain surgery in 2013 only went for a medical checkup in London, United Kingdom during the weekend.

His words:

“That’s not true. It’s nothing serious. Julius just went for a checkup. He was grounded on routine visit to the Doctor on Friday because he hadn’t been having enough rest as prescribed by the doctor.

“He’s doing pretty well and might even come over to US to complete his much needed rest and routine doctor’s visit.”

Lai Mohammed Disowns Ministry’s N398m Votes For Computers In Controversial 2016 Budget

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Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed yesterday disowned the N398 million his ministry voted for the purchase of computers in their 2016 budget. During the defence of the ministry’s 2016 budget before the Senate Committee on Information, Lai Mohammed said the N230 million and N168 million voted for the purchase of computers for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and the National Film and Video Censors Board was strange to him.

“No, that is not possible. That was definitely not what was proposed, this cannot be,”he told the Senate Committee members.

An official of the ministry who spoke said only N5 million was proposed for the item in the original budget of the NFVCB. A member of the committee, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, expressed his displeasure at the development surrounding the ministry’s budget and also queried the fact that the needs of those in the North East were not considered in the budget.

According to Murray-Bruce, effective communication of events in the North East to residents in that region is very important. He said Radio networks and Television stations can be effectively used to manage the crisis in the North.

“It would have made more sense for the information budget of the Army to be given to the Ministry of Information to equip these stations manned by NTA and FRCN used by the military as a source of communication. For instance, if there is going to be an air raid in a particular area, we can warn the citizens to stay off that particular area. The media can be used like when Buhari did in 1983 for War against Indiscipline, War Against Corruption, so National Orientation should use the medium that we have. NTA is a phenomenal network, it has more assets than any station in the whole of Africa today, NTA must be worth 400 million dollars in the open market today.”he said

Source- Kevdjakporblog.com

EbonyLife TV, Chocolate City Launch Reality Show For Young Artists

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Africa’s black entertainment and lifestyle network and Chocolate City, a Nigerian record label have concluded plans to host a reality TV show for young talents in music.

A statement by Mo Abudu, Chief Executive of EL TV obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja said the show would be “a first of its kind”.

“A talent hunt that is home-grown and proudly created by Chocolate City and EbonyLife TV; get ready for Chocolate City unsigned!#choccityunsigned,’’ she stated.

Abudu, who expressed delight in partnering with the group, said that the show would be aired on EbonyLife TV soon.
She said that the show would run through each year with the winner getting a deal with Chocolate City.

“Winners of the annual show will be given a three year single deal which can be extended to an album by the record label,’’ she said.

Similarly, Nigerian rapper and CEO of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I., commended the partnership, adding that it was unprecedented.

“We both create stars because we understand the local nuances of making stars.

“We find raw talent from nowhere and take them right to the top; Chocolate City Unsigned will do nothing less.

“I am a living proof of this exciting reality, and I and the team are now ready to take others on this amazing journey to stardom,” M.I. stated.

According to him, registration for the Chocolate City Unsigned competition will be opened to all interested participants across Africa on March 21, 2016.

NAN reports that the competition proper is scheduled to commence in May 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria.

“Jose Mourinho Plays Mind Games With The Media” – Deco

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The former Portugal international has praised the Chelsea manager’s ability to manipulate the press to suit his own needs, labelling his two-time boss a “master”

Former Chelsea midfielder Deco has hailed Jose Mourinho‘s ability to use the press to his own advantage.

The 52-year-old has made headlines on more than one occasion this campaign with controversial comments about match officials, fellow managers and players.

Mourinho again grabbed the limelight on Sunday when he launched a seven-minute rant after Chelsea’s were beaten by Southampton, but Deco believes the former Real Madrid coach knows exactly what is he doing.

“Mourinho is probably the only coach that knows the press really well and he manages to use them to his own advantage,” Deco told ESPN.

“He thinks about what they are going to talk about and he uses this. Then the whole thing becomes a game, a marketing stunt.

“Sometimes he uses the press as a channel through which to motivate his players. I think he can perhaps go a bit too far with this, but he knows exactly what he’s doing and he plays with the press all the time.

“I remember when we were at Porto and there was the rivalry with Benfica. He was a master in using the press in an unbelievable way.”

Deco worked under Mourinho at Porto and Chelsea and has nothing but praise for his former mentor, although he feels things went wrong for the Chelsea boss at Real Madrid.

“He was not someone who talked a lot with the players,” Deco added. “He just used to talk a bit during the week and then on matchday there was not much more to say.

“If you were to speak to all the players up until Real Madrid, everyone would have something good to say about him. They all loved him. But I’m not sure after Madrid. I don’t think Real was good for him.”

Watch Youths Embarrass Okupe for Attacking Buhari

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Doyin Okupe was on Sunday embarrassed by youths for attacking the personality of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari. Okupe had organized a press conference to drum support for the re-election of President Jonathan.

Doyin Okupe while addressing the youths turned personal by attacking the personality of Buhari. He noted that Buhari is not electable and will not be elected by the grace of God. Continuing, Okupe said, Nigeria will not have a president that has not gone to school

Okupe, however, got the unexpected as those present at the event shouted him down by chanting APC!APC!! APC!!! APC. Okupe was forced to leave the podium as all efforts to pacify the crowd was unsuccessful.