They are artistes, actors, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even controversies; their works shape lives, habits and societies; their actions have led to some of the decisions that have stirred the industry in its current direction. These remarkable men and women, with lasting and laudable influence, do not necessarily make the most popular people in the industry, but their actions carry a lot of weight; with the hope of the future resting on their shoulders.
2face Idibia: From his artistry to passion for change, the Pop king of Africa has continued to use his music as a muse to influence all. Through his foundation, ‘2face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation’, Idibia, an icon by every definition, has dedicated a great amount of time, effort and resources towards reaching out to fellow humans in need.

Alex Okosi: As Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International, Africa, Okosi continues to showcase Africa to the world and vice versa with the MTV, BET, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central platforms. Okosi is one of the top dogs determining the present and future of entertainment on TV.

Ali Baba: Still at the top of the food chain when it concerns comedy in Nigeria, Ali Baba, a pioneer stand-up comedian is not only responsible for making the trade profitable, he continues to use his influence to hold up the platform for others to shine.

Amaka Igwe: A strong pillar in Nollywood, Igwe’s undying love for motion picture has helped her carve a niche for herself whether with her famous soap operas or her annual BOBTV TV expo. Her Lagos-based radio station, Top Radio has also become a force to reckon with.

Amin Moussalli: The Lebanese boss actually started doing business in Nigeria as far back as 1975 with his AIM architectural company but his love for broadcasting drove him to create radio stations Cool FM, Wazobia FM and later on Nigeria Info with his daughter Evita in the helm of affairs. These stations have become one of the biggest outfits in Nigeria reaching millions in four different cities.

Audu Maikori: It’s been rocky times at Chocolate City in the last seven months but Maikori, a lawyer and entrepreneur has shown nothing but exemplary skills in stirring the entertainment label through murky waters. With A-list acts like M.I. and Ice Prince, Chocolate City still remains one of the biggest music labels in Africa. Don’t be surprised if they announce an IPO soon.

Ayo Animashaun: Through his Smooth Promotions company, Animashaun, 43, has launched some of the most relevant entertainment platforms including ‘The Headies’ and the 24-hour channel ‘Hip TV’ which launches on DSTV this month.
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President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said that because of the importance his administration attached to the medical and educational sectors, he was determined to do all within his powers to resolve all issues that currently lead to labour disputes and strikes in both sectors.

Resident doctors and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities are currently on strike.

Jonathan promised to resolve the labour crises while granting audience to a delegation of the Nigeria Medical Association led by its National President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
His promise was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, at the end of the closed-door session.

“I believe that we must manage both (education and medical) sectors in such a way that nobody engaged in them will think of going on strike again. We will continue to proactively evolve measures that will help us to permanently overcome the problems that lead to strikes by health and education professionals,” the President was quoted as saying at the meeting attended by the Minister of Labour, Emeka Wogu, Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu and other top government officials.

Jonathan reportedly assured the delegation that his administration would take necessary actions to ensure that the right conditions were created for Nigerian medical professionals to stay at home and avail Nigerians of their skills and expertise instead of migrating to other countries.

He said his government was determined to correct a situation where about 25,000 Nigerian medical consultants were currently practising in the United States alone as confirmed to him by President Barack Obama.
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The Lagos State government has shut down the headquarters of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church over environmental degradation.

The state government accused the church of failing to observe proper waste management system, saying the church burns its refuse inside the church, an action which ran foul of the state environmental laws.

The government also alleged that the church did not have toilets and waste disposal facilities as they empty their wastes into the drainage channel as well as built attachments on the drainage channel.

It was gathered that officials of the Ministry of the Environment, accompanied by a police team, stormed the church’s premises on Sunday morning, leaving thousands of worshippers stranded as they could not access the church for the Sunday service.
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Kelly Rowland Escapes Baby Lion Attack In South Africa

Former Destiny’s Child singer, Kelly Rowland recently took to Twitter to narrate her close encounter with death in South Africa.

The talented R&B singer had to reevaluate her life’s worth after she escaped an attack while playing with a baby lion.

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Pete Edochie’s Son’ Wife Kidnapped: Yul Edochie To Raise N7 Ransom

The son of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie is on a desperate mission to free his wife from her abductors.

In the new movie, Yul Edochie is desperately searching for a whopping N7 million to free his wife from the den of kidnappers.

The story is based on a happily married family man, Yul Edochie, whose serenity is shattered when his loving wife shockingly disappears.

To his shock surprise, he received a call from kidnappers demanding N7m ransom for the release of his wife.

The request has forced him to embark on a deadly mission to raise the money.

The movie titled ‘Her Husband‘ is available online at Iroko TV.
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It is no longer news that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since July 1st 2013, something they termed “Total, indefinite and comprehensive”  over the Federal Government inability to honor an agreement it willingly entered into with the union in 2009 and also a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) in 2012 which has forced millions of great Nigerian Students to sit at home for the past three months simply because her ivory towers of learning have been under lock and key.

Various personalities like Traditional Rulers, Preachers of the Gospel of God, Lawmakers, NGO’s, individuals and even our own dear President of the Federation have pleaded with ASUU to call of its strike for the interest of her students but all to no avail and this has now prompted me to realize the simple facts that the union’s current struggle for better funding in our educational sector is indeed justifiable.

It is pertinent to note that ASUU is fighting to correct the neglect and the deteriorating state of infrastructure which has made the environment of learning in our universities not conducive not just for students but their teachers. Taking an holistic view of both our Federal and State tertiary institutions in Nigeria, one would be convinced at a glance that our schools are indeed lagging in terms of basic amenities, no wonder it is worthy of note that none of her universities is ranked among the best 5,000 tertiary institutions in the world.

Like the popular adage that says” When two elephant fights the ground suffers” that is to say here. Categorically that since the inception of this face-off between ASUU and the Federal Government, the students whom the same government regarded as the leaders of tomorrow has been at the receiving end and I have asked myself, “Do we (students) continue to bear the brunt for government’s insincerity and ineptitude? The big answer is NO and this is why ASUU is saying “ENOUGH is ENOUGH” and it is either the Government make things right in her education sector now or mar it forever because government continuous reneges on the agreement it consciously entered with ASUU has been responsible for the incessant strike actions embarked upon by the union over the years which has made many students spend more than the stipulated duration of time on a particular course of study to the detriment of  rich citizens who can afford quality education for their wards either in a privately owned university or abroad.

However, without bias, let me ideologically and unequivocally state that ASUU should re-consider its stand and shift ground not only for its students but the economy in general.

It is also imperative to note that education is not the only sector that needs urgent intervention by government as there are others like aviation, health and security challenges which the Government urgently needs to tackle.

Before I drop my pen, let me remind ASUU/FG that “DIALOGUE” is the fastest way to resolve this impasse which has crippled academic activities in our universities for over the past three months.

N.B:    The Federal Government should know that education is the bedrock of any nation most especially the developing ones. Enough commitment must be shown by government so as to improve the standard of research and learning rather than expend on frivolities or things that are less important to its growth and stability. This is why government should as a matter of urgency seek for a lasting solution to resolved its issues with ASUU so that academic activities could go back to normalcy for the benefits of the economy and its citizens at large.
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THE strike action embarked upon by university lecturers has assumed another dimension as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been dragged before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) over the lingering strike action.

The suit, with the number NICW/Abj/242/2013 which also has ministers of labour and productivity, education, finance and justice, as well as secretary to the government of the federation as defendants, was instituted by the registered trustees of Golden Women of Integrity and Vision Association and Mrs. Florence Uche Ojieh.

In the suit, the claimants are asking the court to determine whether the strike action embarked upon by ASUU is not illegal and contrary to law and whether members of the union are not bound by the policy of ‘no work no pay’ and therefore not entitled to their salary during the period of the strike.

They also asked the court to determine whether members of ASUU are entitled to continue to retain their employment, having abandoned or deemed to have abandoned their work in the universities; whether or not the union complied with the mandatory provisions of Section 4 and 5 of the Trade Dispute Act CAP T8 LFN 2004 before embarking on the strike; whether the union has complied with the provision of Section 8 of the Trade Disputes Act CAP T8 LFN 2004; whether or not the minister of education is not entitled to determine the employment of the union, same having abandoned or deemed to have abandoned their work in their universities and whether or not the doctrine of collective bargain or the purported 2009 agreement can be the basis for the strike action by ASUU same not having been incorporated in their contract of employment between it and the federal government.

The reliefs sought by the claimants include a declaration that the strike action embarked upon by ASUU since July 2, 2013 is illegal, unconstitutional, null and void.
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