AfricaMagic Igbo, New Telenovela, Bollywood Movie Channels Launch On GOtv

Leading pay-TV provider, GOtv has introduced three new channels: AfricaMagic Igbo, Eva+, a new telenovela channel, and B4U Movies, a Bollywood channel. Fans of AfricaMagic will get huge doses of entertainment via the addition of the newly-rebranded AfricaMagic Igbo on GOtv Value and GOtv Plus packages on GOtv Channel 11. The channel adds to the growing line-up of AfricaMagic channel portfolio on GOtv, including AfricaMagic Epic on GOtv Channel 9, which is rooted in culture and home to the best epic movies from the continent, AfricaMagic Family on GOtv Channel 2. AfricaMagic Igbo also joins two other indigenous language channels-Africa Magic Hausa on GOtv Channel 4 and AfricaMagic Yoruba on GOtv channel 5. Subscribers on GOtv Plus package will also have access to a new Bollywood channel, B4U Movies on GOtv Channel 24. The channel brings viewers the best of Bollywood films from the latest blockbusters to classic flicks. B4U Movies offers a diverse range of films for Bollywood fans as well as an unprecedented access to the magic of Bollywood with star-studded interviews, exclusive footage, behind the scenes and the making of films. B4U has an unmatched library of over 1000 films. This month, subscribers will enjoy Don 2, featuring Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra on 2 November at 7pm; No Problem featuring Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutta and Akshay Khanna on 12 November at 7pm, the blockbuster Deewana with Shah Rukh Khan and Divya Bharti on 25 November at 7pm and more. Starting November 1, Subscribers on the GOtv Plus package will experience the best of Latin American telenovelas on Eva+ which airs on GOtv Channel 13. Eva+ offers high production value Latin American telenovelas fully dubbed in English and Portuguese languages, and will be the first channel in AMC Networks International – UK’s (AMCNI UK) regional portfolio to be available on MultiChoice’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform. Eva+ will air double bills of four telenovela titles every weekday and marathons over the weekend, including Buscando a Maria (Searching Maria) from Tuesday, November 1 at 10:20am every weekday then on Saturdays at 5am and Sundays at 3pm. Cuando me Enamoro (Timeless Love) will go on air from Thursday, December 1 at 10:20am and 4:00pm on weekdays, Saturdays at 05:00am and Sundays at 3:00pm local time. Louise Cottrell, Vice President, Affiliate Sales for AMCNI UK, said: “We are delighted to expand our telenovela offerings and partner with MultiChoice in introducing Eva+ to the African market. Telenovelas are increasingly popular in the region, so it’s exciting that with Eva+ offered on GOtv in addition to DStv, we will now be able to reach brand new viewers with our top quality content.” “With our focus now on putting our customer first, we are delighted to be adding Eva+ on to our platforms.” John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, explained that telenovelas have always been a hit with GOtv and DStv subscribers. “Telenovelas have always been a sensation with our subscribers and we hope this addition further demonstrates our commitment to bringing programming that will make viewers eager to tune in to DStv and GOtv,” he said.

FIRS Shuts Companies Over N368m Tax Debt

Business activities were, on Thursday, grounded in some companies in Lagos, Enugu and Abuja, as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) enforcement teams closed their premises over tax debts totaling N368.11 million. In Yaba, Lagos, the office of Courteville Business Solutions Plc, was shut over a tax debt of over N313 million. A company official told the FIRS team that he was aware of the company’s debt, but not sure of the exact amount. He explained that the company’s Group Managing Director was not available to clear up the matter, an explanation ignored by the enforcement team which ordered staff to vacate the office building for it to be sealed. In Enugu, the office Afri-Hub, an Information Communication Technology firm, situated at the Institute of Management and Technology, was similarly shut. The company owes N2.54million. The agency's enforcement team led by Ruth Mandeun said the exercise was not a witch-hunt, but to recover tax debts. In Abuja, two engineering firms were shut-down at Apo by the FIRS. HeriProm Engineering limited was sealed for owing N32.3million. Equally sealed was the office of De-Tither International Limited, which has a tax liability of N20.2million, made up of income tax, withholding tax and education tax from 2008 to 2013.

Coal City Rocks as GOtv Customer Fair Hits Enugu State

Enugu city was erupted in jubilation last Saturday, as GOtv held a Customer Fair to celebrate its subscribers as part of activities to mark its fifth anniversary in Nigeria. The city rocked under heavy sound of music, jokes and dance, with top entertainers, including Mr Ibu, Daddy Showkey, Oritsefemi, Aki and Pawpaw, Helen Paul and DJ Kentalky thrilled subscribers and fans. Also in attendance were fun lovers, GOtv dealers and sales agents. Headline acts of the day were musicians Oritsefemi and Daddy Showkey. Daddy Showkey registered his presence at the venue with his new song One Day and ever green Diana and Showkey hits, leaving the audience spellbound. The fair started out with comedy from Helen Paul, who left the audience in stitches. Top mix from DJ Kentalky held the crowd captivated as he set the tone for what was to come. Mr. Ibu, Aki and Pawpaw took over, providing jokes which provoked high-wattage laughter. There was a dancing competition and the giving out free GOtv decoders and other freebies to lucky winners. Oritsefemi rocked fans with his hit songs which threw the fans off their seats to the dancing floor to catch ecstatic fun. Subscribers who had difficulty with their hardware or service were attended to by the GOtv Clinic set up at the venue for that purpose. The next installments of the Customer Fair will take place in Ibadan on October 22, Abuja on October 29 and Lagos on November

FIRS Shuts Firms In Warri, Lagos, Ilorin Over Unpaid Taxes

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), yesterday, ramped up its tax enforcement drive when its teams shut down premises of companies with tax liabilities in Warri, Lagos and Ilorin. In Warri, Delta State, the enforcement team visited two companies.At JAD Construction, along Enerhen Road, the FIRS team evicted all the staff before sealing off the premises for unremitted taxes in excess of N400million, accumulated from 2013. Efforts by a management staff, simply identified as Mr. Ben, to present some tax clearance documents as proof of payment were rebuffed. The by the enforcement team insisted they had a duty to seal unless there was verifiable proof of payment of the said arrears. "These defaulters had the option of clearing the arrears to avoid being sealed even at the point we came in. Now they still have a duty to settle the debt to get unsealed. If they fail to settle the arrears or attempt to operate under FIRS lock and key, we have other measures of enforcement against them,” said Mandeun. At Bredero Pipelines Services at Sedco Road, Uvwie Local Government Area, the team met a team of policemen at the premises. The policemen claimed the company has been shut for more than three years following a court injunction restraining the workers or management from working there pending determination of court case between management and staff. The company has an aggregate debt tax of N178,638,649.90 In Lagos, the enforcement team, led by Chinazor Edeh, visited Dee Jones Petroleum and Gas Limited at Beachland Estate, Apapa. The company is said to owe N31million, a tax debt the operational manager said he was not aware of. He later phoned the company’s tax consultant, who admitted that the company is owing but asked for more time to enable it pay. This was rejected by Edeh, who insisted that the company had to pay immediately or have its premises shut. Edeh ordered the premises shut at about 11.50am. The enforcement team in Ilorin, Kwara State, visited Kwara Hotels, where the new management, Integrated Services Limited, explained that it was neither aware that the previous management had a N10.5million tax liability nor of correspondences between the hotel and the FIRS. The argument ended when a call was put the FIRS headquarters, which confirmed the existence of the hotel’s tax liabilities. The new management then signed an undertaking to reach the previous management and revert to the FIRS within 30 days. Also in Ilorin, the FIRS team visited Henry George Company Limited, which owes a little over N2million. But the company escaped being shut having paid a part of money on Monday and its officials were headed to the bank to pay the balance while the enforcement team was in the premises. On Monday, an FIRS enforcement team, visited the premises of Eagle Package Printing Limited in Ota, Ogun State, over a tax liability in excess of N21million. However, the company was not sealed, as members of its management ordered the payment of in N10millio

Etisalat and Glo endorses Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival

The much talked cultural carnival in Benue state, Ogbadibo street carnival tag to be the biggest street carnival ever has been endorsed by the nation 2 giant telecommunication company recently. Etisalat and Glo endorses Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival. its a must see street party no one wishes to miss, according to the public relation officer of the carnival Deborah Ocharifu who recently review this through her Facebook page says its going to be a carnival of networking. "nobody should miss Out, as she promises the carnival will be no dulling Moment. Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival! see you in December 26th,27 and 28.

Nigeria Elected ATAF President,

Nigeria Elected ATAF President, Defeats Togo 13-4 Nigeria was, yesterday evening, elected President of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), defeating Togo by 13 votes to four in the Forum's elections held in Pretoria, South Africa. Nigeria's representative in ATAF is Mr. Babatunde Fowler, Executive Chairman, and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Launched in November 2009 in Kampala, Uganda, ATAF‘s mission is to provide a platform to improve the capacity, capability and performance of tax administrations in Africa. ATAF has, in the five years, made tremendous progress. Mauritius was voted Vice President. Also elected into the 10-country council were South Africa, Ghana, Burundi, Uganda and Liberia. The 36 member-forum is made up of tax collecting agencies across Africa. In his acceptance speech on behalf of Nigeria, Fowler pledged to expand the membership of the Forum for the continent's development and he said the forum goal shall be shall be to aid the generation of revenue efficiently and sufficiently for the growth of all members.

SWEET BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FROM NIGERIA TO ACTRESS OKPE SUSAN IN GHANA

A Poem BY SUNNY GREEN

STANZA (1) In Nigeria are mine on a bay (a) When a bird from Ghana whispered into my ears it's your birthday (a) The red cock crowed (b) And I quickly roared (b) Happy birthday! (a) STANZA (2) I look through the window (a) I see the sun in the snow (a) I see the blue sky (b) And how I wish I have a skit (b) I will fly with a red rose (b) To Ghana close to your shadow (a) STANZA (3) I couldn’t take a flight (a) Because of Nigeria's economy’s fight (a) So I decided to pen this down to you at that end (b) I write; "To a sister and friend" (b) To a beauty of thousands (c) To Okpe Susan (c) Toast to Manex Productions' mega-star (d) Toast to Ogbadibo Carnival model-gear (d) Toast to an epitome of beauty (e) And a symbol of equity (e) HAPPY BIRTHDAY S U S AN!

BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT ENDORSES OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL

Upon the registration of the carnival and it approval by the Federal Ministry of Culture and letter of partnership from the Government of Benue state, The Founder/President of Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson began a Consultation/Endorsement Tour that saw almost all the who-is-whos in Idomaland and beyond endorsing the carnival. From the Och'Otukpa Chief.Olema Sunday Ekele, to the Och'Orokam/Ad'Ogbadibo Chief.D.E Enenche, to the Och'Owukpa Chief.Onomo Emmanuel Ujah, to Sen.David Mark, to Hon. Mrs.Ada Mark Ogbole, to Chief.Audu Ogbe, to Chief.Steven Lawani, to Hon.Christain Adaba Abah, to Gen.Chris Garuba, to Dr.Mathias Oyigeya, to Prof.Jerry Agada, to Hon.Hassan Saleh and others too numerous to mention. Like Nency Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom", the dream of Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival is fast becoming a reality! Come December 26-28 2016 Otukpa will be agog for Benue's biggest street cultural carnival, a must see street OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL.

THE SUCCESS STORY OF OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL IN IDOMALAND OF BENUE STATE

BY SUNNY GREEN ITODO

Just like it is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step, so is the story of OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL. Sunny Green Itodo According to the P.A on Social media to the President/CEO of the organizer of the carnival, Sunny Green Itodo who stated this recently said the concept started as an idea of one man (Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson) who have become a household name not just only in Benue state-Nigeria but the globe. The calls and messages that have being coming in respect of the carnival from overseas is a crystal-clear testimony to this. Like the biblical Joseph, the Dreamer and the former American President J.F Kennedy of the famous speech "I have a dream", Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson had a clear-vision and that vision is Ogbadibo Cultural Carnival. He (Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson) told the world his dream. Some heard it from him (Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson), some heard from friends, some saw it on Social media and others saw it on Newspapers. The news of the carnival came to me (Sunny Green Itodo) from Ghana. Sometime in the near-middle of this year, I received a call from Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson who was then in Ghana) telling me of his plan to organize a cultural carnival in small Ogbadibo. It takes a man of great and uncommon courage to conceive such an idea. I said, no problem, your idea is good but questions must crop in and you must be ready to answer questions and I told him, must question will be, why Otukpa. Otukpa is too small to host such an event, Ogbadibo is not yet ripe for it and Ogbadibo don't deserve it so why not Makurdi or even Otukpo? And the second question will be, there is recession, considering the present national economic situation, where will you get fund from to project such multi-million naira event? And why you comrade Agada? why not all those our big men (politicians)? But against all odds he said, we shall conquer! And we will succeed, I have never met a man like him, if anyone ever demonstrated true courage and Faith (the envidence of things not see but things hope for), then that man is Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson. Like Whistine Churchhill of wartime Britain he hit the ground rolling. Comrade Agada Manex Johnson is a man who needs no introduction, his track-records in the nation's film industry (Nollywood) and his tremendous contributions to the entertainment sector of Idomaland and Benue state at large speaks for him. His engagement in the entertainment industry (movie productions, music labelling, event organizing and beauty pageants) for over seventeen (17) years is enough scorecard for him, even some Nollywood finest cannot speak of their success without mentioning Manex, the likes of stars (Mercy Johnson, Mike Ezeounye, and celebrated Idoma born filmmaker Sunny Okwori and host of others). Through his famous MANEX PRODUCTIONS Cmr.Agada Manex Johnson established the Idoma film industry (IDOMAWOOD) and single-handedly founded the CONFERENCE OF IDOMA FILM PRODUCERS (C.I.F.P) He directed the legendary Idoma movie "IHOTU K'IJE" (The Love of Money) staring popular Idoma born Nollywood actress Ada Ameh. Some of Manex Nollywood movies are DEATH IS A WOMAN (Base on a true life story in Idomaland), HOT STRIKER, PAINFUL WORLD and endless list of fantastic Nollywood movies to his credit. His Manex Productions have successfully organized MISS NORTH CENTRAL and MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN ALIMOSHO (the largest LGA in Lagos) BEAUTY PAGEANTS in the past. CEO of Lagos based MANEX FILM ACCADEMY is an actor of goodwill Like a bush fire in the hammatan so is his consuming love for his fatherland, he is so passionate about Idoma people! Little or no wonder why he brought to the Idoma nation yet another enviable pride project (OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL: Benue's Biggest Cultural Event) that will be a digital cultural preservative of Idoma's rich cultural heritage for generations yet unborn and it’s going to be a grand-style to the outside world.

Groundnut farming going into extinction in Benue

Many years ago, groundnut was produced in commercial quantity in Benue State but the situation is no longer the same in recent times. Cultivation of the crop has gradually dropped. Farmers fear that groundnut production may soon stop if government fails to take any measure to revive its production. A groundnut farmer, Saa Gbue, cultivates five hectares of groundnut each year but he gets far less than his expectation during harvest, reaping between 150 and 180 bags only. Gbue, the state’s chairman of the National Groundnut Producers, Processors and Marketing Association (NGPPMA), blames his losses on poor yielding seed variety, lack of modern equipment and inability to control diseases affecting the crop. He laments that there are hardly any incentives to groundnut farmers in the state to boost their production, stressing that the present state government fails to recognise its importance. He said: “Even when we were using local implements to farm groundnut, at least, fertiliser was readily available for us to apply to get moderate harvest. But now, we have no implements or fertiliser. The biggest problem militating against the successful production of the crop is non-availability of good seedlings.” Another farmer in Oju Local Government Area of the state, Genesis Odey, says that the challenges affecting the production of the crop are enormous, listing the inability of the farmers to access good seedlings and control of groundnut disease as crucial problems. The disease, Odey says, results in poor harvest and affects value chain of the crop, pointing out that a hectare of farmland which is supposed to produce between 30 and 35 bags now produces only seven bags after harvest. To overcome the challenges, Gbue urges the government to revive groundnut production in the state and, by so doing, rekindle the lost hope of farmers. The disease, says Gbue, changes the colour of the crop’s seed, and makes it bitter and rotten soon after harvest, thus, reducing its market value and decreasing profit margin for the owner. He expressed confidence that if the federal government’s initiative to introduce science-based innovations to revive the groundnut industry in Nigeria is successful, it would rapidly increase production of export quantity in places such as Kwande, Konshisha, Ukum, Oju and Obi local government areas of the state, notable for producing the crop in commercial quantity. Meanwhile, the Benue State Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Comrade Aondona Kuhe, has attributed the drop in production partially to climate changes and mainly due to lack of incentives to farmers.

Stop stigmatizing women with infertility problem – Aisha Buhari

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed dismay over the level of stigmatization faced by women living with infertility in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari made the remark on Wednesday in Abuja at an event organised MERCK Pharmaceutical Company in partnership with her pet project “Future Assured’ Initiative.” She said that the ways to address the problem was through increased awareness and empowering women with infertility problem. Mrs Buhari, who was represented by Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President, said that there was a need to educate pregnant women to avoid maternal death. She said that female genital mutilation was another problem faced by expectant mothers. According to her, infertility in Africa is largely caused by preventable infections and expressed her determination to lead the campaign against stigmatization of persons living with infertility in Nigeria. She stressed the need for women to get access to healthcare facilities especially at the local level where cases infections are more prevalence. She said that women who were not infected require information more than medication. She stressed the need for government at all levels to acquire equipment needed to cater for patient mothers and pregnant women. “Financial assistance is key to empowering women with infertility to boost their economic activities” she said. The first lady assured the MERCK group of the cooperation of her pet project, “Future Assured Initiative’ to eradicate the stigma faced by women suffering from infertility.

Enugu police rescue kidnap victims, arrest three

An 84-year-old woman, Mrs. Roseline Odoh, and her daughter, Josephine Odoh, who were kidnapped at Ogbelle Ohullur in Udenu Local Council of Enugu State have been rescued by the police. Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, said that the duo, who were kidnapped last Friday were rescued from their captives at Orokam in Benue state. A statement by Amaraizu said the Odohs were kidnapped at their home in Ogbelle Ohullor by gun wielding kidnappers and taken to their destination. According to him, Police operatives on receiving the information, swung into action. They traced the kidnappers to their hideout, stressing that one of the suspected kidnappers, Nnabuike Ukwueze who received gunshot wounds, died in the hospital. Before his death however, Ukwueze, revealed the three other gang members, namely: Ernest Ikeani of Awgu, Sunday Asogwa of Ohullor Obolloafor Udenu Local Council and Nonso Nwude of Njikoka in Anambra State, who were promptly arrested by the police. Amaraizu said that a Renault car with Registration Number UWN991LN allegedly used by the hoodlums was recovered, adding that mother and daughter, who have been re-united with their family, were rescued unhurt.

Indian Business man Injects $15bn Into Nigerian Economy

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the proposed investment of $5 billion in the economy by Indian business community.

Already, India had invested $10 billion in the economy. President Buhari also said Nigeria would continue to expand its relationship with India in the areas of health, education, agriculture, technology and trade. The President spoke while receiving the Indian Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari, who visited the State House, Abuja, yesterday with a business delegation from his country. President Buhari said Nigeria had over the years, benefited from the cooperation of the Asian country in trade and investment, agriculture, technology and the fight against terrorism. He said Nigeria would emulate the Asian country’s agricultural model and capacity to feed its one billion population, and also export to other countries, describing the country as “sustainable and prosperous.” The President noted that Nigeria would continue to support the reform of the United Nations Security Council, pointing out that it was unfair on the rest of the world for five countries to exercise power of “yes or no” in the UN. In his remarks, the Indian Vice President said his country, which is the leading buyer of Nigeria’s crude oil, will increase its purchase of the commodity in addition to natural gas.

TENSION IN SOUTH – EAST OVER OCT 1 DEADLINE FOR SPEED LIMITERS

Anxiety pervades commercial fleet operators and commuters in the south-east geo-political zone over the October 1, commencement of enforcement on Speed Limiters by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on all commercial vehicles nationwide.

This is even as transporters and commuters in unison, accused FRSC of using the scheme to allegedly extort transporters, a situation they fear will paralyze free flow of movement in the region. They further lamented the cost of installation, wondering why it should come at a time when eighty percent of the populace can hardly afford a meal per day. From our survey at some commercial fleet operator’s depot showed that apart from Peace Mass Transit, PMT, and ABC Transport Company who recorded hundred percent compliance, other fleet operators had no plans of complying with the installation demand from FRSC. Further checks also revealed that there is apprehension as to how people will get to their various destinations given FRSC commitment to enforce the installation. Already, a battery of FRSC stop-and-check patrol team have been mounted at Ogui, Independence, New Haven axis of Enugu metropolis preparatory to October 1, enforcement.

WHERE IS JUMOKE ORISAGUNA?

THE BREAD SELLER WHO TURNED INTO A SUPER MODEL How a photobomb created a star.

It's a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. A young street seller oblivious to the scene ahead, her wares perched atop her head, photobombed a shoot and in that split second, her life changed forever. Jumoke Orisaguna is a mother of two who used to walk the streets of Lagos selling bread. Originally a hairstylist from Osun State, south west Nigeria, she was struggling to make ends meet, and left her husband and two children in their home town to become a street vendor in the economic capital. Working from 2:30pm to 11:00pm selling bread, Jumoke would make less than $20 each day --with a profit of around $1. The super top model and mother of two has been given a scholarship to complete her education, and a bank has offered to pay for schooling for her two children, aged five and one, until university age. The story of Jumoke Orisaguna. Is a phenomenal story. But where is Jumoke, the bread seller now a super-rich model.

GOtv introduces pay as you view bouquet.

Monthly subscription for GOtv Lite is N400

Gotv currently is the most affordable pay-tv bouquet in Nigeria. About a month ago, GOtv launched a new package called GOtv Lite, GOtv Lite targets existing subscribers, and gives those who opt-in access to over 20 channels. One interesting thing about the package is its alias, Small Pepper. The brand curators explain that they played on the use of ‘pepper’ as a slang for money. Small Pepper thus translating to small money, connoting the affordability of the package. So how affordable is Small Pepper? The monthly subscription for GOtv Lite is N400. Subscribers are also given the option to pay N1, 050 quarterly which works out to N350 a month or N3, 100 yearly. The annual subscription also gives subscribers a further discount as it works out to N258.33 for one month. I did a little comparative analysis to find out what one can buy with N258 in present day Nigeria, especially when one considers the current devaluation of the Naira, and here’s what I came up with – a loaf of bread, GSM airtime, a bar of bathing soap or a packet of detergent. At the end of the exercise, I realized that the pricing of GOtv Lite essentially places pay-tv in the category as basic necessities, or what economists classify as essential goods. This is worthy of note because pay-tv is a discretionary service. In economics, a discretionary consumer good is a non-essential item such as entertainment, a vacation or car. They are purchased with excess income after other essentials such as food and shelter have been taken care of. Value for money Some subscribers have questioned the channel selection, saying that they do not see the value of the package because it carries majorly local channels. They say they will rather watch free-to-air using an antenna. To them, GOtv Lite would be an option if Africa Magic, Zee World and Telemundo were added to the bouquet, but that is debatable. For those consumers, the first and very fundamental value they will be missing is the better picture and sound quality which GOtv offers. I was at the dry cleaner’s a few days ago and while waiting to be attended to, I was reminded of what watching on an analogue transmission feels like. The picture quality was deplorable although the TV was connected to an antenna booster. The TV was tuned to Wazobia TV (which is also available on GOtv) but the clarity of the pictures on analogue transmission cannot be compared to what you see on GOtv. For the first time since I became a pay-tv subscriber about four years ago, I appreciated the value which low-end services such as GOtv have added to the masses. Whilst still trying to come to terms with the poor picture quality on the TV, I saw a poster with a number requesting for suggestions on to how to improve service. I couldn’t hold back, so I sent a text advising the outlet to get on GOtv Lite – at least a N3100 annual subscription should be negligible to a Lagos-based dry-cleaning outfit. The second benefit of GOtv Lite are the international channels which have been strategically selected. And I say strategically because they target different viewing needs. There is JimJam which gives children access to cartoons. If you do not know anything about this channel, I believe you are familiar with Barney, one of the channel’s famous characters, which most children love. As Nigerian music takes center stage, subscribers can enjoy the best of home grown music and sounds from across Africa on Afro Music Pop. Al Jazeera gives access to international news. E.TV Africa is a general entertainment channel showcasing Nollywood movies, series, talk shows, sports and news. I particularly find the ‘Did You Know’ segment on this channel very informative and a good source of current affairs for children. Emmanuel TV, Faith, and Islam channel offer religious programming and SuperSport Blitz, needs no introduction. For women who are hooked on Nollywood and Bollywood series or telenovelas, they will find similar content on Galaxy TV, ONtv Max and TVC Entertainment. Given the current economic recession, I believe that the launch of GOtv is timely and I would recommend it to anyone who is feeling the bite of the harsh economy.

Awof cash for GOtv Boxers

Gotv boxing Night 9: Organisers Promise Adequate Security Flykite Promotions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have assured fans coming to the ninth edition of the event of adequate security in and around the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.

Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, Mr. Jenkins Alumona, Managing Director, Flykite Promotions, explained that fans have nothing to fear when they come for the event taking place on 2 October. “Security has always been great attention at every edition of GOtv Boxing Night. That is not about to change. Fans, who are the soul of the sport, need to feel safe to enjoy themselves. One of our partners, KSquare Security, is a top-tier security firm with vast experience in the handling of big events like this. There is nothing to fear,”. A total of seven bouts are scheduled for GOtv Boxing Night 9, with two of them bringing Nigeria and Ghana in a head-on sporting collision. Nigeria’s Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, incumbent national light welterweight champion, will test himself against Ghana’s Raphael “Iron King” Kwabena King. National lightweight champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph, will duel with Richard “Desert Warrior” Amefu, also of Ghana. Equally on the cards in the national cruiserweight title fight between the champion, Ekeng “Fighting Policeman” Henshaw and Idowu “ID Cabasa” Okusote. In the light heavyweight category, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu’s mettle will be tested against national champion, Jude “Great Jude” Iloh, while Emmanuel “ Mopol Man” Igwe will slug it out with Kabiru “KB Godson” Towolawi. Meanwhile in the second lightweight contest on the night, Prince “Lion” Nwoye will fight Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan. The light middleweight division will see a challenge duel between Ebubechukwu “Coded Man” Edeh up against Semiu “Jagaban” Olapade, Mr Jenkins Alumona said the event will be broadcasted live by SuperSport in 47 African countries, and the winner will go home with a cash prize of N1.5million

Unbelievable! Bag of rice to sell at N9000 – APGA

– Governor Willie Obiano says Nigerians should turn their eyes towards the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) – Obiano says the party will field a presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections – The Anambra state governor says rice would sell for N9000 if APGA is given a chance

The Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, on Monday, September 19, said if the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is given a chance, a bag of rice will cost only N9000

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has said that the cost of living for Nigerians would be drastically reduced if APGA is given a chance, come 2019. Obiano hinted that APGA has prepared its house, and would field a presidential candidate in the 2019 general election. The governor, who is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the party, said if voted into power, an APGA national government would drastically reduce the cost of a living in Nigeria. The Punch reports that, Obiano stated this in Awka, the Anambra state capital, during the inauguration of ‘Governor Willie Obiano Support Group’, Awka South Chapter. Represented by his special adviser on Political Matters, Mr. Chinedu Obidigwe, Obiano said APGA would want to prove to Nigerians that the party had the solution to the country’s woes. He said: “Anambra is a case study for good governance. If APGA will be given the opportunity to rule Nigeria a bag of rice will reduce N9,000. “What Anambra has done in agriculture, which resulted in the state having its own brand of rice (Anambra rice) would be replicated at a bigger scale should APGA win the presidential election. “The state has used scarce resources to resuscitate the state’s economy, leading to infrastructural development and timely payment of workers’ salary,” Obiano stated.

MultiChoice Reiterates Commitment To Greater Subscriber Satisfaction

Leading video entertainment provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to better service delivery to its subscribers. In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said greater attention is being paid to issues that affect subscribers’ enjoyment of DStv services. Notable among these are signal loss, subscription payment and reconnection, customer care services, Free-to-Air channels and hardware related issues. “We put our customers first at all times and hold them in high very esteem. We are committed to delivering world class service to our customers and proud to say we are the first video entertainment company to implement new subscriber initiatives requested by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC). Over the past year, we have worked closely with the CPC to identify our customers’ areas of need and made a commitment towards implementing solutions that will resonate with our customers and lead to improved service,” the company said. On the issue of customer care services, MultiChoice explained that the call centre hours have been extended to accommodate more queries. “Call centre operating hours are now 8am to 9pm on Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays. In addition, toll free numbers have been introduced on major network providers”, MultiChoice stated. The toll free lines are 09090630333 for Etisalat, 07080630333 for Airtel, 08113630333 for Glo and 08149860333 for MTN. This means that customers’ calls to the call centre are toll free when they call the corresponding numbers of their mobile network. The company equally explained that customers now have the option of suspending their accounts while they are away from home. This, it stated, will be upon request and a 48-hour notice that the account be suspended for a fixed period between seven to fourteen days twice yearly. Other subscriber-focused initiatives, the company added, include access to Free-to-Air channels at the expiration of subscription and upon the payment of a nominal fee, improved content on its mid-level offering, DStv Compact, providing greater value to subscribers. In addition, from time to time, the company opens premium content on the higher bouquets for an entire week to DStv subscribers irrespective of their subscription status.