Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osibajo and others to be Awarded in Portugal

The Presidency, The NASS, past NIDOE Board members for Leadership Award in Lisbon, Portugal Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE) desirous to acknowledge Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service “In pursuance of National development”, has resolved to honour distinguished Nigerians at home and abroad who have performed outstandingly in their various areas of call. NIDOE believes that none of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if our leaders and policy makers do not make our great homeland receptible for these efforts. NIDOE is conscious of the difficulties our dear country is facing at these trying times and is therefore gratified that some of our leaders have stood their ground in pursuit of national development in their areas of jurisdiction. Aware that acknowledgement of and reward for excellence in service and commitment are key to breeding heroes of our nation, NIDO Europe has resolved to honour Nigerian Leaders in recognition of their invaluable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian and Nigerians in Diaspora especially through the passing into law the Nigerian Diaspora Commission Bill that will allow Nigerians in Diaspora to fully participate in the development of Nigeria. Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) AGM committee has therefore recommended Distinguished Nigerans to be honored during its annual general meeting (AGM) and Award Gala Night holding on 11th November 2017 at Sana Metropolitan Hotel, Lisbon- Portugal. The awardees include; Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN (Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Honorable Dogara Yakubu (Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Senator Rose Okoji Oko (Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies); Honorable Barr. Rita Orji (Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs), Barrister Ekpo Nta (Frm. Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC), H.E. Ngozi Ukaeje (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Lisbon, Portugal), Amb. Hussain I. Coomassie (National Coordinator Fresh Connect Initiative), Mr. Jeffrey Efeyini (Founding Chairman NIDO Europe), Hon. Collins Nweke (Board Chairman 2011 to 2013), Dr. George Manuwuike (Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016), Dr. Bashir Obasekola (Vice Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016) and Ikenna Ugwu (General Secretary NIDO Europe 2013 - 2016). This act of recognition is a NIDO Europe tradition to honor Nigerians and friends of Nigeria at home and abroad for distinguished service at various levels of leadership and for supporting the vision and mission of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe and NIDO in general. Former recipients of NIDOE award include; Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the current SSA to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Dr. John C. George, Board Chairman NIDOE (2006 – 2009), Mr Alistair Soyode (Board Chairman 2009 – 2011), Ms. Lola Visser-Mabogunje, former NIDOE BOT member, and Dr. Jones O. Edobor, former Chairman NIDO Austria.

Video, Tiwa Savage, All Over

The Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage just dropped the visuals to ''All Over''

watch below

Video Tonto Dikeh Confronts her Nanny over false accusations

The Nollywood Screen Diva, Artist and a Mother of One, Tonto Dikeh was recently accused by her Nanny for abandoning her in the Hospital and not giving her money. Watch the video below.

R. Kelly Covers If by Davido

Davido Recently Posted on his Instagram his Recent Hit song IF, covered by The Legendary R.Kelly, click below to listen

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Video: DJ Spinall Feat. Olamide, Gimme Luv Official Video

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Wande Coal, Iskaba Feat. DJ Tunez

The Black Diamond, Wande Coal drops the visual to Iskaba feat. DJ Tunez

Afrobeat and Wizkid Exclusive Interview on Channel 4

AFROBEAT AND WIZKID

Afrobeat and Wizkid

Wizkid is no doubt one of Africa's Biggest Artist today, in this Interview with Channel 4, He points out how he is making effort to spread more Afrobeat internationally. Click Pic to watch.

Nigerian Passport Booklet Now Available

Nigerian Passport Booklet Now Available

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Muhammad Babandede, has said that the Service now has standard passport booklets in sufficient quantity for issuance, and has therefore directed Passport Control Officers to clear the backlog of all outstanding applications.

A statement by NIS Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, says the CG has appealed to the general public to bear with the Service and has also called on applicants who applied and paid for the 64-Page Standard Passport Booklet to contact the Centres where they made the applications for processing of their applications, adding that the 32 page backlogs will be cleared this week.

In the same vein the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd) has directed the immediate local production of the passport booklets in the country.

The CG appeals to all those who have had difficulty in getting their passport applications to kindly bear with the Service as, according to him, efforts have been concluded to attend to all other pending applications in all Processing Centres.

A source at the Nigerian Mission in Germany confirmed that passport booklets were now available even though not yet in sufficient numbers. Plans are underway to supply both the embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Frankfurt new stocks next week.

Babandede had issued a circular on 14 March accepting that there was a shortfall in the supply of passport booklets in response to the complaints of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora who had difficulties obtaining the travel document.

News:  Theafricancourie

Video Wizkid and Drake still to ''Come Closer''

Wizkid is a Superstar, but meeting his fellow Superstar like Drake, we are sure it will be a Dream come true, sure they must have spoken on phone, made hit tracks together, but on video?, wow, Drake still did not appear here. but we love the song. Wizkid is doing all he can to make Drake ''Come Closer''

Nigerian Prisoners Uniform and its Significance

The Recent Internet Viral Photos of the Former Oyo State Governor's Daughter, Doctor Kemi Omololu Olunloyo, Signifies (1) That all Nigerians believing and Flying Green White Green are all Prisoners, We don't mean to disrespect any Nigerian, but seriously speaking, the Prisoners Uniform should be included in the changes introduced by the Government. (2) This means that Nigerians have no respect for humanity, How can a mere Cyber Crime lead to imprisonment, come to think of it, a lot of Bloggers have commited cyber crime several times and still go free, (3) We see a lot of Nigerians linched and burnt to death on the streets without Government Intervention, Imprisoning a Woman who just published a letter sent to her is like a big slap on human right, (4) Madam K.O.O. we know about her Numerous attack on Nigerian Celebrities or even celebrities worldwide, just like Wendy Williams, Oh this reminds me, if Wendy is a Nigerian, she would have made the Prison her second home. If you are a Nigerian Reading this Article, please hold on, don't disown Nigeria yet, because you are still flying the Green Colour, There is a Campaign now for the Change of Nigerian Prison Uniform from Green to any other Colour. (5) We are appealing to Nigeria to set Madam K.O.O. Free, while the Court case can be going on, it's even unlawful to wisk her away from her home, to another City so many Kilometers away. Like Majek Fashek said, Nigerians are Prisoners of Conscience, if this Pastor, (We refuse to call him a Man of God) should search his conscience very well, he will know that he is Guilty. If  He has ever preached that we have all sined and come short of the Glory of God, he would know that he is inclusive, even Jesus said, if you know that you are clean be the First to Cast a stone. If you know that you are free of all alegations on the letter published by Madam K.O.O. you should stand and defend yourself, instead of paying for the woman to be imprisoned.  FREE MADAM K.O.O. TODAY.

Engr. Barry Igbeare Bags a Peace Impact Makers Award in Belgium

Engineer Barry Igbeare is a Fatherly Figure for Nigerias in Diaspora, a Leader worthy of emulation, an Architect with several Degrees in Property Management, One of the Founding Fathers of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) The Nigerian European Union (NEU Patron), a Multiple Award Winner. In an Event Tagged ''THE PEACE IMPACT MAKERS AWARD'' this year 18th March, 2017, Organized by the Vocal For Christ Foundation and Amanda Lazmon Ministries in Belgium Honoured Engrineer Barry Otasowie Igbeare as one of the Peace Impact Makers.

Engineer Barry is a Multivational Speaker, A successful Businessman and a Europe Certified  Realtor (Real Estate Evaluator and Manager),

DZE Talent Search Nigeria and The Netherlands

The CEO of Don Zubi Entertainment has just announced the search for two new Artists to be signed on to the Record Label, If you believe in yourself and you have what it takes to deliver good and quality songs to fit into the Nigerian and world Entertainment Circle, send your Demo to DonzubientertainmentLtd@gmail.com and call +234 8052 380 664 . Make your Dream come True

Mercy Johnson Gets Political Appointment in Kogi State

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Entertainment, Arts and Culture.
Johnson’s appointment was announced with 62 others in a statement issued in Lokoja on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Folashade Ayoade.

The appointments take effect from April 1, the statement said.

According to Ayoade, the rationale for the appointments was to “fill key positions with the right people and to broaden inclusiveness in governance by bringing people from more communities on board.”

By Tony Nwanne  www.newsbreak.ng

Full List of Winners at the AMVC Awards in Lagos

Best Make-up Artist (Movie/TV Series)

Hakeem Onilogbo Ajibola and Perekeme Odon – Oloibiri

Best Costume Design
Pat Egwurube – ’76

Best Art Director
Pat Nebo- ‘76

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)
Guy Steer – Vaya

Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series)
Nnodim Chigozie and Paula Peterson – Oloibiri

Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Elliot Sewape – 93 Days

Best Cinematographer
Lance Gewer – Happiness is a Four Letter Word

Best Short Film or Online Video
Cat Face – Ogo Okpue

Best Documentary
Alison – Uga Carlini

Best Actress in a Comedy (Mnet Original Series)

Deborah Anungwa – Hustle

Best Actor  in a Comedy (Mnet Original Series)
Samuel Ajibola – Johnsons

Best Actress in a Drama (Mnet Original Series)
Meg Otanwa – Hush

Best Actor in a Drama (Mnet Original Series)
David Jones David – Hotel Majestic

Mnet Original Best Comedy Series

The Johnsons

Mnet Original Best Drama Series
Tinsel

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)
Zilizala

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)
Yaki Da Zuciya – Tijjani Shehu Yahaya

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)

Somewhere in the Dark

– Jumoke Odetola and Abiodun Jimoh


Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo)
Amonye Bu Onye – Crey Ahanonu

Best Soundtrack/Original Score
Michael Ogunlade – The Encounter

Best TV Series
Jenifa’s Diary – Funke Akindele

Best Writer(s) in a Movie or TV Series

Craig Freimond, Tshabalira Lebakeng, Anthony Mafela, David Majoka, Madoda Ntuli, Harriet Perlman and Robbie Thorpe – Vaya

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Movie or TV Series
Ebele Okaro Onyuike – Four One Love

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Movie or TV Series
Rotimi Salami – Just Not Married

Best Actress in a Comedy Movie or TV Series
Funke Akindele – Jenifa’s Diary

Best Actor in a Comedy Movie or TV Series

Imeh Bishop Umoh – The Boss Is Mine

AMVCA Trailblazer Award
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama

AMVCA Industry Merit Award
Chika ‘Zebrudaya’ Okpala

Best Movie (East Africa)
Kati Kati – Sarika Hemi Lakhani

Best Movie (West Africa)
Oloibiri – Rogers Ofime

Best Movie (Southern Africa)

All About Love – Elvis Chuks

Best Actress in a Drama Movie or TV Series
Rita Dominic – ’76

Best Actor in a Drama Movie or TV Series

Sambasa Nzeribe – Slow Country

Best Director
Izu Ojukwu – ’76

Best Overall Movie
’76 – Adonijah Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu

Red Carpet Appearances at the Annual AMVC Awards

The 2017 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards  4th happened in Lagos at the Eko Hotels,  and here are some of the  Red Carpet Appearances.

2Baba Donates N3.5Million to help Refugees

Nigerian Superstar 2Baba Idibia  has donated N3.5 million to United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, to provide life saving assistance for the internally displaced people in Africa.

2face through ‘2face Foundation’ has partnered several charity organisations before, but this is the highest.

The ‘African Queen’ singer, who had a sore throat after his performance at a Lagos concert over the weekend, visited the UNHCR office in Lagos on February 27 for the announcement along with his manager, Efe Omoregbe.

2face is the first Nigerian entertainer to support the fundraising campaign in Nigeria where over 1.8 million people are displaced.

‘I am proud to support the UN Refugee Agency because its proven track record of being at the fore front of displacement emergency,’ he said.

2face Idibia backed out of his February 6 nationwide protest against bad government in the country due to security reasons and possible multifaceted threats, but he now believes helping the poor is another way to make Nigeria and Africa a better place.

‘I want to help the people who have been forced to flee their homes because it is an issue I care about and this donation is one of such efforts.’

The singer also announced a charity concert – planned to hold in June – to raise more funds for the IDPs whilst offering royalties from his music.