Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied reports that she is seeking asylum in foreign countries because she fears that president-elect,Muhammadu Buhari will send her to prison once he assumes office.
Here’s the background of the story: Yesterday, Sahara Reporters alleged that six countries refused to grant an asylum request made by Alison-Madueke. They reportedly got their information from the Business Council for Africa’s (BCA) monthly report.
Read excerpts from the report by SR:
BCA noted that that US $ 1 trillion is the latest estimated figure of the looting of the Nigerian treasury between 1960 and 2005 alone…
The report, dated March 2015, focused extensively on Nigeria’s general elections.  It said the notorious Minister, whose impunity is known to have been closely-protected by President Goodluck Jonathan, will be coming under the microscope for the first time in her Ministerial career.
“Given her reputation, it comes as no surprise to learn that 6 countries have already refused to grant her asylum to live in their countries as she now wishes to leave Nigeria at the earliest possible opportunity,” it said.
BCA recalled President-elect Muhammadu Buhari lamenting that the rest of the world looks at Nigeria as the home of corruption, one where stealing is not corruption but a way of life, and that his administration will pursue all public offices and individuals who are believed to be guilty of corruption.
It observed that despite an earlier promise, it is now understood that Buhari’s anti-corruption fishing net will include Ministers currently serving under President Goodluck Jonathan. Alison-Madueke’s departure from Nigeria is likely to be followed by several other PDP elders, party members and supporters as well as some former Government officials, as Buhari’s anti-corruption drive will be far-reaching…
Speaking through the Group Public Affairs General Manager of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ohi Alegbe, Alison-Madueke denied the allegations, Vanguard reports.
“I want to say that the Minister of Petroleum has never contemplated going on asylum in any part of the world and has never applied for any. The minister has only gone for a short vacation abroad and will soon return to Nigeria, having no reason to leave her job and country for any other place,” he said.

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Today, 15th of April, 2015 is comedian Alibaba and wife, Mary Akpobome’s wedding anniversary. The excited husband who is fond of his wife took to his instagram page to pen this down. 

"Happy Wedding Anniversary to us... It's been a story of both ends... Sadness and joy, rich and poor, yes and no, here and there, fight and play, this and that, laugh and cry, hope and despair, high and low, yours and mine, plenty and scarce, friends and foes, we and them, good and bad... But here and now... We are still here forever"

What a lovely confession, we wish them more blissful moment together...Congratulations!!


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Former Nigerian head of state, Sani Abacha‘s daughter Sagesse Gumsu Sani Abacha, has indicated interest in joining APC.
She expressed this on her Facebook account, and afterwards, many of her Facebook friends encouraged her to join the party.

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The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he wont accept the electoral victory of the PDP candidate in Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, stressing that the election was a daylight robbery.

Amaechi was reacting to the call by the Minister of State II for Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro, that he and the APC in Rivers should concede defeat and congratulate the winner in the interest of the state.

In his reaction to Obanikoro's challenge, Amaechi said:
“Because of the larger interest of Rivers state, I and most Rivers people will not accept that daylight robbery they called elections. The election was a sham, a disgrace, an affront on democracy. Please read the reports of EU and other INEC accredited election observers before you open your mouth to spew rubbish. If your values are so debased and rotten that you saw nothing wrong with the elections in Rivers State, mine is not. Never will.”




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Movie maker, Kunle Afolayan shone like a million stars at the third edition of the Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA 2015 as his political thriller, October 1 got nine awards out of 15 nominations. Kunle, garbed in a blue agbada, won two awards personally, Best Director and Best Movie 2015. Kehinde Bankole for her lead role in the political thriller got the Best Actress in Drama award. The Best Actor in Drama went to talented O.C. Ukeje out of two nominations. October 1 which won the most awards was followed by The Meeting with 5 awards. Linda Ejiofor won the Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Meeting. Incidentally, Tunda Babalola, mavewrick script writer scooped two awards, one for October 1 and The Meeting. Some of the categories like The Best Movie Award, New Era Award, Trail Blazer Award were enriched with a million naira and six-to-one year of free Amstel Malta supply, courtesy Nigeria Breweries PLC.
A Place in The Stars, the movie inspired by ex-NAFDAC DG, late Professor Dora Akunyili got an award. Antique, Verdict, Secret Room also got an award each. But it was a surprise that Invasion by veteran film director, Lancelot Oduwa-Imasuen could not win an award.

Bits & Pieces
Great Anchors
IK Osakoduwa and Vimbai did a great job co-hosting the award night. It was another great delivery by the duo. IK noted for his dexterity and uncanny ability to connect to the audience has been doing this for the third season, anchoring other Multichoice Nigeria events. The duo sang, acted and ensured the event was near perfect. Basketmouth and a DR Congo comedian cracked ribs and the duo that performed separately delivered seamlessly and connected to the audience. Jenifa (Funke Akindele) also made the audience laugh while presenting an award. She was made to speak like Jenifa, her alter-ego by her co-presenter.

Sizzling Red Carpet
Exquisite, magnificence and posh describe the organization of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA 2015. With scores of paparazzi ever ready to take the next big shot, the award began with a red carpet by past 5pm. Denrele Edun stunned guests by wearing a woman’s dress- a white gown. Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson, Joselyn Dumas were stunning in their outfits.

Great Music
Marvin Crew ushered the audience into the frame of the award night with the performance of Dorobucci which was done without Marvin Crew first lady, Tiwa Savage who was reported to be on tour of East Africa. But the show must go on and fans, not doubt would have wanted something more apart from the signature tune of the Mavins.
Hip hop music star, Tu Face Idibia as usual hit it off with the mixed audience. Winner of Glo X Factor, DJ Switch was on the wheels of steel adding swag and sounds to the live band of Tu Baba. The award night was rounded off with P Square coming to serenade the audience and as expected the pop duo delivered with their Shekini and their collabo single originally FT Don Jazzy. Music flowed freely after the event ended by past 10pm and there was an after party where Kukere master, Inyanya, Bet Pickin crooner, Harrysong and Limpopo master, KCee with P Square entertained the winners who danced and wined into the early hours of the next day.
The organisers, Multichoice Nigeria reiterated its support for the movie industry across the continent. “We are glad to be part of the growth of the movie industry and we will continue to support the actors and movie makers who are bringing out good stories from Africa to the world and shaping how the world sees the continent. We will continue to get good content out of Africa and reward excellence,” Multichoice Nigeria MD, John Ugbe said.

AMVCA Winners Speak
It is like winning a billion dollar! I want to congratulate the organisers. I make bold to say that you guys have the biggest platform… Before I commence a project, I normally see the result of the movie and this propels me to get it done. My new project to begin soon is ‘The CEO’ and it is going to be big. Going forward, I want to go into TV drama series. I have done a TV series for the law school, Law School TV Series. TV is Money and the next thing for me is that I’m coming to TV series -Kunle Afolayan, double awardee, AMCA 2015.
It is harder making a film in Africa. A Place in The Stars took so many years in the making. This award represents encouragement for every film maker. Funding was done snail speed because producing A Place in The Stars was expensive. It took seven years to make the movie- Steve Gukas (Producer of A Place in the Star- Best Movie Drama)
17 years ago, I started acting in Nollywood, getting roles and paying the price up the ladder. Playing Clara Ikemba, a funny character in The Meeting was challenging and fun. Kudos to Mildred Ikwo, my able partner, I salute. I thank God my fans and all who supported me- Rita Dominic (Best Actress In Comedy)
Kunle Afolayan did a billion dollar job. You are truly a genius in the film making industry. Writing is a very lonely job, movie makers, producers should show writers the kind of respect and support we need to do a good job. 5 Days In Abuja, original name for the movie which turned to The Meeting by Mildred Okwo. Mildred did a good job. She’s an angel, a genius- Tunde Babalola (scriptwriter of October 1 & The Meeting).
Don’t come into the business (acting) because you are trying to win an award. It’s nice that we have a reward system that recognises excellence. After winning this award (AMVCA 2015 Best Actor), for me the next thing is to strategize and explore my options- O.C Ukeje (Best Actor AMVCA 2015)

AMVCA 2015 Winners

Best Movie 2015
OCTOBER 1

Best Movie Director
Kunle Afolayan (OCTOBER 1)

Best Actress In Drama
Kehinde Bankole (OCTOBER 1)

Best Actor in Drama
O.C Ukeje (October 1)
Trailblazer Award 2015 AMVCA- C.J OBASI

New Era Award
Ayo Makun (30 Days In Atlanta)

Best Supporting Actor
Blossom Chukwujekwu (Knocking On Heaven’s Door)

Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor (The Meeting)

Best Movie Comedy
The Meeting

Best Movie Drama
A Place in The Stars

Best Actress In Comedy
Rita Dominic (The Meeting)

Best Actor in Comedy
Femi Jacobs (The Meeting)

Best Indigenous Language
Swahili- Veve
Hausa- Binicike
Yoruba- Alalake (Fathia Balogun)
Igbo- Onye Ozi

Best Writer in Drama
Tunde Babalola (October 1)

Best Writer in Comedy
Tunde Babalola (The Meeting)

Best Cinematographer
Stanley Ohikhuare   (The Verdict)

Best Costume designer
Deola Sagoe (October 1)

Best Art Director
Pat Nebo (OCTOBER 1)

Best TV Series
SUGAR

Best Make-Up Artiste
Sacred Lola Maja (OCTOBER 1)

Best New Media
Umoh Umoren (HARD TIMES)

Best Short Film
Ekene Mekume (OBLIVIOUS)

Best Sounding Editor
Kulanen Okyo (October 1)
 Culled from Leadership

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