Koko Master With His New Dashing Range Rover

 


New Year new things. Popular musician Dbanj popularly known as Koko master show off his new Range in this adorable photo.



 

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“My Biggest Failure Was Exposing My Private Life Too Much” – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is featured in the latest issue of Elle South Africa magazine's in an article tagged “Keeping Up With Tiwa”.

In the article the mother of one talks about how she used to be a tomboy before her glam days, her deal with Roc Nation and the fact that her private life was recently subjected to public spectacle.

Speaking about her private life she says “My biggest failure was exposing my private life too much. There will always be speculation, but by addressing it you are adding more fuel to the fire. I now choose not to address anything.”

On her deal with Roc Nation she says “We are finalising the details with his company, and it is an amazing opportunity for any artist, particularly a woman, because traditionally such global parts have largely been enjoyed by the male artists.” She adds “I’m so honoured it has happened to me. And while it may mean, as a woman, I need to work 10 times harder to make things happen, I am fine with that. My approach is: do what it takes”.

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Too Much Money!! Wizkid Rejects N25m For Show, Calls It “CHEAP”

Nigerian star Wizkid reportedly rejects N25million show in UK Reports claims the star tagged the pay as cheap Nigeria artist.

Wizkid has confirmed that money is not a problem to him, after reports claims that he was offered £50,000 for an international show but rejected it saying his brand is not cheap. It has been rumored that Wizkid has been charging £100,000 for shows outside Nigeria for sometimes now.

The deal was said to have been brokered by his international management “Disturbing London” affiliated to United Kingdom pop star Tinie Tempah. Although Wizkid hasn’t said anything concerning the rumor yet, but we are waiting for his response.

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Gain Admission To 200 Level Without JAMB

IJMB

IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board).

It is a PROVEN & CERTIFIED federal government approved Advanced level program moderated by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Prior to the introduction of JAMB, IJMB is the only Examination body that enable her candidate gain admission to 200 level of higher institution. But now, we can say IJMB is a program that aim to ease the students admission difficulties, as it’s specifically designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to gain admission to 200 level of regular degree programs in Nigerian Universities and beyond for one reason.

ANBTE (A’LEVEL NABTEB)

NABTEB (National Business & Technical Examination Board) is popularly known for her O-Level Exam but little or nothing is known about the NABTEB A-level exam. NABTEB conducts two A-level exams ANBC and ANTC respectively.

NABTEB is one of the examination bodies set up by the Federal Government in 1992 to reduce the burden of conducting examinations, which involve a lot of technical and trade-related practical, which were formerly bored by WAEC. The board conducts the National Technical Examination (NTC), National Business Certificate (NBC) and their respective advance level examinations (ANBC and ANTC).

ENTRY QUALIFICATION FOR THE IJMB EXAMINATION

Candidates seeking admission into the program must possess a minimum of five (5) credits at O-Levels from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings (3 basic subjects plus Maths and English).

Deficiency is allowed in either Mathematics for Arts candidates or English for Science candidates and not in both subjects for candidates from Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) of Nigeria. This deficiency must be remedied before the end of the IJMB programme. Candidates admitted to the programme with two (2) O-Level sittings must have five (5) credits complete in one sitting before registration for the IJMBE or NABTEB A' Level.

NOTE:

Candidates who are still waiting the release of their O' Level (WAEC, NECO NABTEB etc) results or who haven't sat for any of the mentioned O' Level examination can also apply for the program. But the O' Level (WAEC, NECO NABTEB etc) result most be provided before the end of the IJMB program.

CURRENT CHARGES

Arts

Current Charges for arts Student

NGN 137,500

Application Fee NGN 8,500

Medical Charges NGN 5,000

Study Materials NGN9,500

Hostel Accommodation NGN 25,000

School Fess NGN90,000

Social Sciences

Current Charges for social science Student

NGN 138,000

Application Fee NGN 8,500

Medical Charges NGN 5,000

Study Materials NGN9,000

Hostel Accommodation NGN 25,000

School Fess NGN90,000

Sciences

Current Charges for science Student

NGN 146,000

Application Fee NGN 8,500

Medical Charges NGN 5,000

Study Materials NGN13,000

Hostel Accommodation NGN 25,000

School Fess NGN95,000

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JAMB Announces Closing Date For 2016 Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the deadline for the 2016 registration.

Notice of the deadline is contained in a statement issued by the Board’s Head of Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made available in Lagos.

According to the statement, the sale of application documents for the examination would close on Friday, January 29 and the website will subsequently be shut on Friday, February 5.

The examination will be conducted between end of February and March, no exact date has been fixed.

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Please Nigerians, Prepare for Hard Times Ahead... CBN Warns

Guys, mind the way you spend money from now on oh...our economy is entering a critical phase...
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians to brace for a longer period of low revenue from oil sources, which would necessitate hard and uncomfortable choices.

The committee, at the end of its first meeting for 2016 in Abuja, observed that while the period of low oil prices, which started in 2005, lasted for a maximum of eight months, the current situation was expected to continue over a longer period of time.

The CBN Governor. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, further disclosed that

the development would necessitate huge sacrifices from Nigerians. Crude oil prices had declined from a peak of $114 barrel in July 2014 to $30.25 per barrel on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

The CBN governor said since oil prices is on a steady decline, certain trade-offs would have to be envisaged and accommodated.

He said, “Consequently, it is imperative to brace for a longer period of low government revenues from oil sources, which would necessitate hard and uncomfortable choices as the economy transits to more sustainable sources of revenue, consistent with the economic realities and strategic objectives of the country. In the circumstance, certain trade-offs must be envisaged and duly accommodated.”

He added, “Consequently, the bank is fine-tuning the framework for foreign exchange management with a view to ensuring a more effective and liquid foreign exchange market, taking into account Nigeria’s strategic development priorities, with the policies being designed within an environment of regularly ensuring consistency with monetary and fiscal policies.”

He continued, “To this end, the committee once again urged the Deposit Money Banks to improve lending to the real sector as part of their patriotic obligations to the country, and enjoined the management of the central bank to continue to explore ways of incentivising lending to employment and growth-generating sectors, particularly the SMEs.”

Asked if CBN would consider forcing the banks to lend to the real sector, Emefiele stated that inasmuch as it would prefer that the DMBs should increase lending to the real sector, it would be practically impossible to force them to do so due to the fact that the banks were established to make profit.

Emefiele further revealed that, “We don’t have any immediate plan to devalue the naira. However, we are already working on different scenarios; the models are being worked on.”

On the introduction of the N50 stamp duty charge, Emefiele explained that the decision was taken to support the Muhammadu Buhari government in its bid to generate more revenue due to the drop in oil prices, and build some very important infrastructures that would be beneficial to all Nigerians.

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Wizkid's Secret Girlfriend Delivers Baby Boy for Him

You know how ladies fly gossips online...this is yet another one. If true, we say congrats to Wizkid.

This beautiful lady whose IG name is bluediamond224, and friend with controversial Natalie Nunn is said to have given birth to a baby for Wizkid in the US. Nothing much has been said about Tania Omotayo who is well known as Wizkid's girlfriend back here in Lagos.

The lady has been downplaying her pregnancy and baby issue for obvious reasons.

But her friend Natalia Nunn seems to have exposed everything after saying that she was coming to Nigeria, so the lady went ahead to announce her baby's name and calls him Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Jnr.

Lets hope the baby truly is for Wizkid and not another desperate attempt...

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Wait, we will now pay N50 to FG every time we receive money in our account

The Federal Government has imposed a stamp duty of N50 on bank customers for money received into their accounts. This implies that every bank customer will henceforth pay N50 stamp duty for money received into their accounts through electronic transfer, cash and cheques.

This directive was contained in a circular to all Deposit Money Banks and Other Financial institutions titled, "Collection and Remittance of statutory charges on receipts of Nigeria Postal Service under the Stamp Duties Act”.

The circular in part reads

“As part of efforts to boost its revenue base, the federal government of Nigeria is exploring revenue opportunities in the non-oil sectors especially taxes and rates. It is in recognition of this fact that banks and other financial institutions are enjoined to support government’s revenue drive through compliance with the provisions of the Stamp Duties Act, LFN 2004 as reinforced by the court judgement in Suit No FHC/L/CS/1710/2013. 

In this regard, the CBN pursuant to the provisions of its enabling laws, hereby issues this circular to all DMBs other financial institutions: With immediate effect, all DMBs and other financial institutions shall commence the charging of N50 per eligible transaction in accordance with the provisions of the Stamp Duties Act and Federal Government Financial Regulations 2009, that is, all receipts given by any bank or other financial institution in acknowledgment of services rendered in respect of electronic transfer and teller deposits from N1, 000 and above; For all avoidance of doubt the following receipts are however exempted from imposition of stamp duties: payments of deposits or transfer by self to self whether inter or intra bank; and any form of withdrawals/transfers from saving accounts; It should be noted that these charges are only payable by receiving accounts; Each DMB shall open an account designated as NIPOST Stamp Duties Account into which all charges collected shall be paid. The balances in such accounts shall be transferred monthly by the DMBs to CBN NIPOST Stamp Duty Collection Account No. 3000047517; Other financial institutions shall remit their Stamp Duty collections to any DMB of their choice”.

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Blackface Naija Fires Shots At Wizkid In New Joint

Popular singer, Blackface Naija of the Plantashun Boiz fame has released another joint christened ‘Killah’.

In the new song, the music star stirred controversy after he took a swipe at Wizkid – who have featured prominently in the news lately – for stealing from him in the past.

The line reads..

“Boy Wizkid try steal me melody
But them copycat na gat me energy
Me burn them and send them to the cemetery
Tell dem copycats them playing with fire
Tell dem be original or them better retire
Because
My fellas no go hesitate to fire
Run dem down..marsh up dem empire”

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‘Empire’ Director Lee Daniels Ordered To Pay Up $335k To Employees Over 2005 Bomb “Shadowboxer”

Lee Daniels Owes Workers From 2005 Flop “Shadowboxer”

Lee Daniels is on the hook for $335,000 in unpaid residuals to his film employees who worked on his 2005 box office bomb “Shadowboxer” after a federal court judge ordered him to pay the full amount in a legal battle brought by an actor’s union.

The Screen Actors Guild America Federation of Television and Radio Artists slapped the ‘Empire’ creator. with a federal lawsuit last month over unpaid residuals along with required pension and health contributions to employees who worked on the directors 2005 film, ‘Shadowboxer’ which starred Helen Mirren, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cuba Gooding Jr.

The lawsuit explained that SAG-AFTRA tried to take Daniels to arbitration back in 2009 over the situation – but the director never showed up to court. The arbitrator came back with the decision in 2011 and awarded the union guilds $335,000. The award consisted of $169,630 in residuals along with $25,323 in pension and health contributions and nearly $94,000 in late payment damages.

SAG-AFTRA filed the suit demanding the federal court judge confirm the arbitration award so they could go after Daniels’ company for the cash owed.

Daniels never responded to the lawsuit in court nor was he required to show up and answer the allegations in the complaint.

Then on January 4th, the federal court judge came back and confirmed the arbitration award ordering Daniels to pay the $335,000 to SAG-AFTRA but refused to award them attorney fees for the case.

The case was closed the same day.

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I Don't Have Cancer- Janet Jackson Clears The Air

On Friday, December 25, 2015 international music star Janet Jackson who posted that people should pray for her has she undergoes a surgery, has come to clear the air on her cancer treatment as speculated by fans.

Janet Jackson

Janet who was getting on a tour had to postponed it on Christmas day as she took to her twitter page posting a comment as to her state of her health, tweeted saying: “ Hey you guys… happy Holidays to each and every one of you. I need you to know, I learned today, from my doctors that I must have surgery soon. It breaks my heart to tell you that I am forced to postpone the Unbreakable Tour until the spring.”

“Every date will be rescheduled. Please hold on to your tickets. They will be honored in a special way when the new schedule is announced. Please pray for me, my family and our entire company during this difficult time. There will be no further comment. I love you all so much and am ever grateful for your understanding and your love. Gon’ b alright.”

See post below:

Hey you guys… Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. I need you to know, I learned today, from my (cont) https://t.co/tr2rE2MnOx

— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson)December 24, 2015

This post has gotten everyone to conclude that the music star in suffering from cancer but in order to clear the air, Janet Jackson took to her Twitter account on Wednesday posting a comment and a video dismissing rumor that she is down with cancer.

It was Janet’s wish not to make any further comments about her health, however, because of the great concern (cont)https://t.co/SGqlMg26gX

— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson)January 6, 2016

From my lips…https://t.co/0fQjkej5lY

— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson)January 7, 2016

Her announcement came less than two weeks after Jackson said she was postponing her Unbreakable tour to have an unspecified surgical procedure. Jackson has been scheduled to perform on Saturday, January 9, in Denver and also scheduled to perform in Europe, in March.

Few months back sister to legendary pop icon and music artist, Michael Jackson was reported to be quitting the entertainment industry because of her new religion.

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Top Ten Important Things IMF Boss Said That Every Nigerian Should Know

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) boss, Christine Lagarde met with Bukola Saraki, the Senate President in Abuja on Wednesday, January 6 2016.

At the meeting which held at the National Assembly, Lagarde stated some important facts that most Nigerians should be aware of.

We compiled some of those points. Read excerpts below.

1.The IMF staff estimates that regional economic growth dropped from 5 percent in 2014 to about 3.8 percent last year, with only a modest recovery expected in 2016.

2. Growth is affected by three major economic transitions. They include China’s move to a new growth model, the prospect of commodity prices remaining lower for longer, and the increasing divergence in monetary policy in major economies, especially since the recent rise in U.S. interest rates.

3. Over the medium term, oil prices are likely to remain much lower than the 2010-13 average of more than $100 a barrel. Why? Because of the huge oversupply in global oil markets

4. Lower oil prices have sharply reduced Nigeria’s export earnings and government revenues. Both are likely to remain at depressed levels, reducing the space for policy interventions to address Nigeria’s social and infrastructure needs.

5. The first step is to broaden the tax base in Nigeria and reduce leakages is by improving compliance and enhancing collection efficiency.

6. Nigeria should build resilience bymaking careful decisions on borrowing. Nigeria’s debt is relatively low at about 12 percent of GDP, but it weighs heavily on the public purse. Already, about 35 kobo of every naira collected by the federal government is used to service outstanding public debt.

7. Nigeria should exercise restraint by focusing on the quality and efficiency of every naira spent. This is critically important. As more people pay taxes there will, rightly, be increasing pressure to demonstrate that those tax payments are producing improvements in public service delivery.

8. Fuel subsidies are hard to defend. Not only do they harm the planet, but they rarely help the poor. IMF research shows that more than 40 per cent of fuel price subsidies in developing countries accrue to the richest 20 per cent of households, while only 7 per cent of the benefits go to the poorest 20 per cent.

9. Nigeria should manage the smaller purse, while building capacity to increase internally generated revenue.

10. Maternal mortality is relatively high because of limited access to health care. Many women and children are dying every day simply because they cannot get to medical facilities fast enough.

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