Thank God It’s Friday, a statement only workers and students truly appreciate. As usual lots and lots of exciting events took place over the past week, so here are some of the top stories that got people talking this week.
Entertainment
Mo’Hits star D’Prince joined the league of club owners as he recently acquired former Club SQ in Victoria Island, subsequently naming it “CLUB JONZING”.
Still on Mo’Hits, G.O.O.D Music duo D’banj and Don Jazzy were once again the target of unemployed rumour mongers, as stories of them being arrested for drug trafficking in New York Went viral on most social media outlets. The Mo’Hits camp reacted to the statement, refuting the allegation.
Pop soul singer Asa this week hit the Billboard World Chart. The “Bibanke” singer saw her album “Beautiful Imperfection” hit the No.3 spot for the week of 1st October. We’re coming for that Grammy slowly.
KCee of the recently divorced KC Presh, has found new love as the singer took up an acting role in a Nollywood movie alongside Genevieve Nnaji.
Award winning singer Obiwon over the weekend tied the knot with his heartthrob Nkechi Ezeife in her hometown in Anambra State. Congrats once again.
Nollywood Legend Joke Silva this week was a year older, alongside Jim Iyke and Kunle Afolayan. We wish them many more years ahead.
Bracket released their hot single “Girl” featuring the sensational Wizkid off their latest album, Cupid Stories. The clubs are sure to be bumping this tune real soon.
News & Politics
CBN Governor, Lamido Sanusi added another feather to his cap by bagging the Sub-Saharan Africa Central Bank Governor of the year. It’s always good to hear positive news coming from one of our own.
The SIM card registration exercise officially came to an end this week, although most schools of thought are clamouring for a further 12 month extension for the exercise.
The Nigerian Police arrested 2 persons in connection with the rape incident that took place in Abia State. We commend their efforts for this.
The Nigeria Customs service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port (TCIP), Apapa, Lagos, intercepted a container load of explosive materials smuggled into the country from China. We thank God for their vigilance.
The Federal Government approved a whooping sum of N30billion for the unified Identity Management System (NIMS) or simply ID Card registration exercise, a move which has drawn wide spread suspicion as to the justification of such an amount.
Ayo the popular strategy game most Nigerian’s grew up playing finally went digital with the introduction of its Andriod app by Nigerian Company Taytronik.
Sports
Super Falcons coach, Eucharia Uche invited an army of 33 players in preparation for their must-win 2012 Olympic qualifying game against Cameroon
Eagles forward Osaze Odemwinge fired warning shots at Guinea and the Black Stars of Ghana as they prepare to face them in the Nations Cup Qualifier and International Friendly matches respectively.
*Happy Independence Celebration everyone, Nigeria shall rise and become a great nation. If you don’t believe that vision, pack your bags and head to Cameroon!*
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