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The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has announced a 13-member Task Force to oversee and deliver the Audience Measurement Service on Nigeria media platforms. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said the approval followed the recommendation of the Task Force’s membership by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He directed the NBC and APCON to collaborate to set a framework for the operations and activities of the Task Force, in order to ensure that the Audience Measurement Service comes into effect in the first quarter of 2022.…

The Presidential Defence Reform Committee on Wednesday sought the counsel of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the implementation of its report. Members of a Presidential Defence Reform Committee had interacted with the Vice President, briefing him on the progress made so far, which has now reached the implementation stage in the reform process. The Committee  was led by its chairman, retired Major-General A.J Kazir who led the delegation is composed of several former military chiefs including retired Lt. Generals C.I Obiakor, L.O Adeosun, A.F.K Akale. Also present was retired Major-Generals L.P Ngubane, A.T Jibrin, S. Wali, retired Brigadier-General J.N Temlong,…

The Danish military says the crew of one of its warships operating off West Africa have killed four pirates in a gun battle. A statement said the frigate Esbern Snare accompanied by a helicopter approached a speeding motorboat south of Nigeria on Wednesday. There were eight men on board with ladders and other tools often used by pirates to board ships. After warning shots were ignored the suspected pirates opened fire on Danish troops. Hijacked Ship: 10 pirates sentenced to 12 years imprisonment each The military said four of the pirates died and one was injured; there were no Danish…

Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator to President, VP: I am impressed with your leadership Retired Generals tasked with defence & armed forces reform visit VP for counsel Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said those fortunate enough to be elected to lead the people, engaging with them is not only an important concern but an aspiration. Prof. Osinbajo said this during a farewell courtesy call at the Presidential Villa by the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon. Before that, members of a Presidential Defence Reform Committee had interacted on Wednesday with the Vice President, briefing him on…

The Rush reality TV show created by Pop Central TV (DStv channel 189) has seen contestants from different parts of the country compete to become the King of Champs for the grand prize of 15 million naira. The Rush has been quite unpredictable! Just when we thought some of the seemingly strong contestants would make it to the finals, they have had their dreams cut short – some much earlier, due to nominations and evictions. We have also witnessed unexpected contestants come strong in the course of this competition and they now have a shot at winning! Let’s take a…

Entertainment in Lagos is set to experience a major boost this December with the return of Mainland Laffs, a comedy show that offers a refreshing approach to family entertainment. The event, which is set to take place at D’Podium International Event Centre, Aromire Avenue, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja is being organized by Trevent Company, one of the fastest growing event solution companies in Lagos. Speaking about the idea behind Mainland Laffs, the executive producer of the show, John Odiboh promised that Lagosians are in for an exciting evening with their rich lineup of top comedians, actors and musicians. Odiboh said:…

Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, is tipped to leave when his contract expires in the summer, with Newcastle United among the clubs who could make a move for the World Cup winner. (Express) Chelsea’s Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 28, and Germany forward Timo Werner, 25, have emerged as alternatives to Manchester City’s England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, for Barcelona in January. (ESPN) Manchester United have had an initial approach for Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino rejected by the French club. (Manchester Evening News) Former Tottenham boss Pochettino, 49, will have to wait six months at least before he can become United manager. (Star) Former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre and ex-Lyon boss Rudi Garcia have…

KO Ready-To-Wear, a Lagos top fashion retail store, has announced a three-day sales extravaganza ahead of the 2021 Black Friday discount season. A statement from the fashion outfit noted that the store will be offering its numerous customers the best fashion deals of the season ahead of the yuletide from Friday 26 November to 29 November at its store located at HOPE Plaza, Osho Street, Opening, Lagos. Kiki Okewale, style icon and CEO of KO Ready-To-Wear, noted that this year’s Black Friday falls on November 26 but KO Ready-To-Wear will be hosting a three-day shopping extravaganza tagged E Choke!!! “Handily,…

The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, secured the conviction and sentencing of one David Osigbe Irumekhei to six months imprisonment before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri for his involvement in a contract scam. The convict was arraigned on separate amended one-count charges, bordering on cheating to the tune of N22.9million (Twenty Two Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) and N5million (Five Million Naira) respectively. David’s journey to prison began when the Commission received petitions from two complainants: Annur Adam and Mohammed Kolare, accusing him of…

A bill seeking to prohibit the importation of fake goods into Nigeria on Wednesday scaled second reading in the Senate. Such fake goods targeted by the bill are unauthorized or illegally manufactured, reproduced, altered or distributed products associated with abuse of recognized intellectual property rights, such as trademark, patents, design or copyright in goods. Among fake goods to be prohibited are counterfeited and pirated currencies, apparel, consumer electronics, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, foods and drinks and chemicals among others. The bill tagged “Counterfeit Goods Bill 2021” was sponsored by Senator Ibikunle Amosun (APC, Ogun Central). Leading debate on the principles of…