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NEILS HOLDS NEIHIS CONFERENCE IN BENIN, WARRI……..

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Ahead of the roll out of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme (NEIHIS), the administrators, Nigerian Entertainment Industry Lecture Series (NEILS) have continued its nationwide sensitization and enlightenment campaign of the entertainment industry as regards the workings of the scheme and the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Trust Fund (NEIHTF).

The Warri event held on Thursday October 30, 2014 at the Shell Ramp. It was attended by top stakeholders in the entertainment industry in Delta State. Some of these prominent personalities include; the Secretary General of PMAN in Delta State, Mr. Quincy, President Comedians Guild- Kudoslala, President Urhobowood (the association for Urhobo movie community)-Joseph Oreke, President Bouncers Association, representatives of Actors Guild of Nigeria and other decision makers.

Since the commencement of the tour, the Warri attendees have been the most interactive and critical of the scheme. They fielded so many questions in a seemingly endless session that lasted several hours. However, they finally bought into the scheme after all the conviction by the NEIHIS strong delegation comprising representatives from NEILS and the three partner HMO’s. They all pledged their allegiance to the scheme. A working committee was later set up after the conference to help the organizers reach out to more entertainment practitioners within the State.

On Thursday October 31, 2014, the Edo State edition of the conference held in Benin at Oba Akenzua Cultural complex. Edo State also has its fair share of various associations and they were all adequately represented. There were representatives from guilds and associations such as Edo Artistes Association of Nigeria, Entertainment Network of Edo State, Concerned Artistes Forum, Music & Films Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria and Orhionnwon Musicians Association. The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) members were led to the event by PMAN secretary General in the state- Mr. Willy Eghenova. Actors Guild of Nigeria members were also represented by some members as it was gathered that the leadership in state is currently enmeshed in crisis and an unending legal tussle.

Stakeholders and attendees also took out time to applaud the initiative. Veteran musician and one of the members of the Edo State elder’s forum, Prof. Richard Ugiagbe who is now suffering from partial blindness told the organizers to speed up the roll out process which he believes will help restore his sight. Also, the President of Orhionnwon Musicians Association, Baba Yankee appealed that the organizers should do more for this initiative to further get to the entertainers at the grassroots.

Meanwhile, the Port-Harcourt event which was postponed last week Wednesday October 29th will hold as scheduled tomorrow Tuesday November 4th, 2014. The leaders of various associations and other stakeholders unanimously agreed earlier to shift the conference to allow for a broader participation of all entertainment practitioners and stakeholders in Rivers State.

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Three months after marriage crash, Bolanle Ninalowo steps out with actress Damilola Adegbite (VIDEO)

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Three months after announcing the end of his marriage to wife, Bunmi, actor Bolanale Ninalowo, has stepped out with actress Damilola Adegbite.

There were speculations weeks back that the pair were an item.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actor confirmed the speculation by sharing a video of himself with Adegbite with the caption, “That hateful energy – too pricy! Love dont cost a thang #LovePeaceAndLightOnly. Maka 🦍 #BOLDAMEE ♥️.”

Adegbite was married to Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh. The marriage, which produced a son, Brian, crashed in 2017.

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Sinatra’s Place, others to host maiden Computer Village Awards December 10

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Sinatra’s Place, a lifestyle and entertainment hub, is set to host the maiden edition of Computer Village Awards (CVA) on Sunday, December 10.

The award was conceived by the management of S&G Concept and MetroNews Nigeria, as a reward system for players in the popular Lagos Computer Village, located in Ikeja, Lagos. The event is billed to become an annual event.

According to the Publisher of Metronews, Otunba Femi Davies, “CVA is an idea that was conceived to recognize individuals and organisations who have distinguished themselves in the industry during the year in review.”

“In reality, Lagos Computer Village is the gadget and tech hub of Nigeria. An award like this has been a long time coming. It is highly needed to encourage growth and stimulate healthy competition.”

While speaking on the categories available, Davies revealed that for the first edition, there are 24 award categories. “This inaugural award is designed to honour 24 different individuals and businesses operating in different spheres of the market,” he explained.

On the awards model, he explained that the selection process involves a jury, and to maintain the integrity of the jury, it is made up of eminent journalists, bankers, customers, and other stakeholders within the industry.

The awards, according to the organisers, will also cover social accomplishments alongside tech and financial achievements.

On the bandstand is Nigerian multiple award-winning cross-over music star, SB, who’s ready to serenade his fans with original Afrocentric musical performance.

Partners on the initiative, aside from MetroNews and Abinibi Events Cottage, include Society Reporters, Sinatra’s Place, Coca-Cola, Henessey, House 9 Hotels, Avid Waters, among other corporate sponsors.

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Just In: ICPC, police clears D’banj of N-Power fraud, rape

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Popular singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, has been cleared of rape and N-power fraud allegations by the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, respectively.

In separate documents exclusively obtained by our correspondent on Friday, the police and the anti-graft agency gave the singer a clean slate in separate clearance reports upon completion of investigations with incontrovertible outcomes on the innocence of the singer.

In an affidavit deposed by Toheeb Lawal of Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, before District Court of Abuja, wherein the reports of the NPF investigation, and clearance from the ICPC were exhibited and marked exhibits A and B, the legal practitioner averred that the police and the ICPC cleared the singer of rape and fraud allegations.

Society Reporters reports that in 2020, the singer was accused of rape and the Inspector General of Police ordered an investigation into the allegation.

In a report dated November 14, 2023 with case number CR:3000/X/FHQ/ABJ/SEB/T.1/VOL 18/284, and signed by ACP YY Abubakar of the Special Enquiry Bureau at the Force Criminal Investigations Department at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the police said the matter was investigated but there was no evidence to substantiate the claim.

The report read in part, “The allegation was investigated.

The complainant, witnesses and suspects made their statement. Investigation was extended to the Glee Hotel Lagos, where the staff on duty on the date of the alleged incident, made their statement.

“The management and staff of the Glee Hotel averred that the first suspect was not seen in the hotel on the date of the alleged incident, neither was he given a spare key to gain access to any room in the hotel, where the complainant lodged, and they have only one key to each room, which completely debunked the allegation of the complainant. The management of the hotel also held that it had no record to show that complainant checked into the hotel as a guest on the alleged date and she did not at any time, raise alarm, complain or report any indecent, assault or rape.

“There is no medical report on the victim to ascertain that she was raped. 4There is no adduced facts and corroborative evidence to substantiate the allegation of rape against the suspect. Prima-facie offences of Indecent Assault, Rape and Intimidation is not made out.

“However, the complainant, through her counsel, Ojoge, Omileye & Partners, submitted a later dated 17th July, 2020, to the DIG Force CID, to voluntarily withdraw the petition and discontinue the investigation.”

Also, sometimes late 2022, the ICPC accused D’banj of diversion funds associated with the N-Power Programme of the Federal Government.

However, after its investigation, the ICPC said that D’banj was not guilty of any fraud allegation. In a response to an inquiry, the commission cleared D’banj of any infraction on the matter.

The clarification was dated November 29, 2023 with document number ICPC/OPS/SDD/SPT.LG/31/23.

“The commission investigated issues of fraud in the administration of the N-POWER Scheme where Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo’s name came up. However, there was no prima-facie case of fraud against him.

“Kindly be advised that Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo is not under investigation with the Commission for any fraud-related offence,” the ICPC clearance partly read.

D’banj’s lawyer, in his deposition filed before the Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, also averred that the singer was never a government official and never had any access to government funds and that the N-power campaign he supported was free and was never paid a penny by anyone or the government.

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