Edeson Online News: 11/28/12

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Man arrested for attempting to bomb Ekiti State Govt House::

A middle age man was Wednesday arrested in Ado Ekiti by the police for an attempted bid to bomb Government House, the official residence of the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

The incidence happened barely twenty four hours to the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which is expected to deliver judgement on the case instituted by the former governor of the state, Engr Segun Oni, challenging his removal from office and subsequent declaration of Governor Kayode Fayemi as the validly elected Governor in the 2007 and 2009 elections in the state.

Reknown Yoruba actor Pa Akintola Ogungbe popularly called Akin Ogungbe DIES. According to reports from sources close to him, the veteran Nigerian actor who specializes in acting cultural movies died today at the age of 78. The death of Akin Ogungbe was confirmed by a reliable source in Ogun State in the afternoon. The source said he passed away early today after a brief battle with an age-related illness.

Watch the New Video of JEFFERY Acetune Jackson, An Upcoming Portharcourt Rapper

His is set to take over Portharcourt Music Scene:: Click this link to listen to his songs.. http://hu.lk/miw6aimp064g

Duncan mighty, Waconzy, Frank D’nero, Dandy Boy, Mtrill are some of the big names in Portharcourt music scene, but presently there are new musicians that are stepping up their game in Port-harcourt to compete with the likes of these superstars and one of them is a talented rapper who simply identifies himself as Jeffrey Acetune Jackson.

Nokia has asked courts in the US, UK and Canada to block sales of rival Blackberry smartphones. It follows a patent dispute between the Finnish company and Blackberry's parent, Research In Motion (RIM). Nokia says an earlier ruling means RIM is not allowed to produce devices that offer a common type of wi-fi connectivity until it agrees to pay licence fees.

She is tired of being a celebrity. She wants to focuse on her Family::

Edeson Online News Is poised to bring you the latest Entertainment News in Nigeria and around the world. This time, we are invading HOLLYWOOD.
One of our impeccable insiders who reside in America reliably informed us that controversial and beautiful Hollywood actress, Halle Berry is planning to quit acting. This is so sad; her teeming fans will definitely miss her.

Gist making the rounds say 'crazy' Nigerian singer, TERRY G (he just had a son) is wanted by the Nigerian police

for a hit and run that occurred in Ikeja Lagos last Friday..

The Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bolaji Abdullahi has said that subsequent editions of the National Sports Festival would now be open to all athletes, be it foreign-based or local to compete for medals.Speaking during the Opening Ceremony of the 18th National Sports Festival, Eko 2012 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos Tuesday, Abdullahi, said the decision to throw future festivals open to all athletes, was informed on the need to allow the nations best athletes to compete and bring out the best from them.

Rave of the moment Davido is in the news again but this time its not about giving a fan money or celebrating his birthday but its about the young artist/producer's business plans for the new year(2013). The ''Dami Duro'' crooner who recently turned 20, has just releaved his plans of owning a clothing line here in Nigeria.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, on Sunday November 25, 2012 won Actress of the Year at the 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY). She won the award for her performance in the movie, Ties That Bind. She bested Ini Edo, Funke Akindele, and Nse Ikpe-Etim to win the award.

AGGRIEVED members of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, protesting alleged unfair labour practices, on Sunday November 25, shut down the operations of Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, nationwide.This came as a nationwide strike by NUPENG looms following alleged assault on members by security operatives at Shell locations across the country, which prompted the Warri and Port Harcourt zones that serve the South-South states and eastern states to begin immediate strike.

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has again bagged another brand ambassador deal, this time with a UK based perfume line. The perfume line which is called Blessings Perfume, is owned by a UK based Nigerian and is exclusively sold in Harrolds, London. Although she did not disclose how much was involved in the deal, Edeson ONLINE News gathered that the company parted with a ‘mouth watering’ sum of money to have the actress sign the deal.

Nigeria's telecoms and IT sector has proven to have massive growth potential in the coming years; but the country must first overcome a number of key industry challenges before the sector can fulfill its potential. One of the largest challenges is the lack of reliable power supply to the region; however, deficiencies in ICT infrastructure must continue to be addressed.

The FRSC admits it gave false information as regards a BRT accident in Lagos.

The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has regretted a tweet from its handle, Monday noon, saying a fully loaded public transport bus, BRT, fell off the 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

The Commission’s spokesman, Jonas Agwu, said the tweet which was sent out from a Blackberry phone at 12:33pm Monday should be “disregarded.”

Olubiyi Odunaro, the 53-year-old former employee of Hallmark Bank Plc., protesting against non-payment of his terminal benefit, on Monday suspended his 14-day hunger strike.
The suspension of the protest followed spirited appeal by a representation from the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, and officials from the Lagos office of the Public Complaints Commission.

The federal government Tuesday sacked the embattled Director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprise, Ms. Bolanle Onagoruwa.

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has approved the constitution of a new Governing Council for the Lagos State University. A statement from the office of the Head of Service on Tuesday said Mr. Olabode Agusto would be the board’s new Chairman and Pro-Chancellor.

Other members of the council are Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Mr. Leo Ekeh, Dr. Leke Pitan, Mr. Yomi Hotonu, Prof. Shafideen Amuwo.