AGILA CARNIVAL 2015...Consolidating the Idoma Cultural Assets and Values @agilacarnival @don_ochai

Agila Social and Economic Carnival(also known as Idoma National Carnival) has officially unveiled the activities for the 2015 edition of its annual event which is at its 3rd season. 

The carnival is an expression of Idoma identity intended to occasion a cultural Renaissance. The focal of the carnival is to re-invigorate the rather latent heritage of the Idoma people of Benue State, North Central Nigeria and create a platform for economic negotiations, mobilizing investments by identifying business potentials and resources of the zone.   Therefore through the instrumentality of music, dance, masquerades, cultural parades and pageantry, the carnival also hopes to engender youth empowerment and economic revival.      

                            
This year's activities with the theme: Consolidating the Idoma Cultural Assets and Values' kicks off on the 23rd Dec in Otukpo, the traditional and economic headquarters of the Idoma people with the biggest street party north of the Niger(carnival procession) and will proceed to Ado LGA for a Novelty Football match, cultural displays/ masquerades, traditional wrestling, musical concert, fire works, etc with glitz and glamour. 

The Face of Idoma Beauty Pageant which is the most celebrated and anticipated contest in Benue State holds on Christmas day where the winner is rewarded with a brand new Hyundai Xcent . 

The President/CEO of Agila Carnival prince Edwin Ochai has also revealed to the press that 2face Idibia who is an ambassador of the carnival and Terry G will be leading both A-list musicians and comedians to the event  to thrill fun lovers this yuletide. 

Globacom Nigeria, the biggest and the best telecom in Nigeria will be bring some of its ambassadors to perform at the events. 

The carnival is endorsed by the Benue State Government and the paramount ruler of the Idoma nation; The Och'Idoma HRH ALIAS IKOYI OBEKPA

(Agila carnival President and vice with Och'Idoma )

Commissioner For arts and Culture Benue State with Agila carnival team Member Henry Ipole

Also, some notable brands such as Globacom Nigeria, Hero lager beer, Faro drinks, Ragolis water, Hyundai, Oga landlord Foundation, etc are partnering Agila Carnival to organize a world class event.                        

For sponsorship/participation/ enquiries/forms for Face of Idoma, 
VISIT www.agilacarnival.com, 
twitter: @agilacarnival,
 instagram: agila_carnival,
 facebook: agila carnival.
 Phone: 08035531083, 08033288608

This year 23rd to 25th December all roads lead to Benue state, for the Agila Social Economic Carnival 2015!!!

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We are delighted to introduce to you, AGILA SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CARNIVAL (Also known as Idoma National Carnival). Our primary objective is to provide a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the northern people especially the Idoma people in Benue State, North Central Nigeria, expose the world to the rich potentials of the Idoma culture and its positive effects on business investment and tourism. We do this by providing a forum for participants and investors to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of the land, identify broad policy options and develop strategies for mobilising capital and investment that will help unlock the vast resources and potentials of the land.
Our major activities include:

1. Face of Idoma beauty pageant
2. Cultural exhibition/Music Concert
3. Cultural Carnival
4. Idoma's Got Talent Competition
5. Idoma Entertainment and achievment awards
6. Business Expo/Symposium and many others

New Music: Amaka by BuchiMark ft Hydra

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Four arraigned for kidnapping nine policemen

The police have arraigned four men who allegedly kidnapped nine policemen on May 24, 2014, at the Arepo area of Ogun State.



The accused, who were on Tuesday arraigned on 10 counts of terrorism, include one Sgt. Akowe Jacob, 41 years old.

Others were 36-year-old Godwin German, Tamarami Tunwa, 23, and Mayibi Hazeez, 29.

The prosecutor, Mr. Raymon Odion, listed the kidnapped policemen as ASP Abdullahi Bature; Inspector Raymond Oriere; Inspector Usman Muhammed; Inspector Oguntimehin Kolawole and Inspector Tijani Jimoh.

Also kidnapped were Cpl. Elogbamen Timothy; Cpl. Yakubu Aliyu; Cpl. Usman Abdulkareem and Cpl. Dauda Mohammed.

The prosecutor told the court that the accused kidnapped the victims at about 9am on the fateful, adding that the crime contravened Section 2(c) (ii) of the Terrorism Prevention Act.

Odion said the four accused were liable to punishment under Section 33(1) (a) of the same Act, which prescribes a jail term of up to 20 years upon conviction.

However, after the 10 counts were read to the accused, they all pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor sought for an order to remand them in prison custody, as well as adjournment for commencement of trial.

However, the defence counsel, Chief S.W. Baidi, informed the court of a bail application filed for the accused and urged the court to grant them bail in terms that would be convenient for the court.

“My Lord, bail is a discretionary remedy but the Constitution allows the applicants the benefit of presumption of innocence until proven otherwise.

“My Lord, the offence that the defendants were charged with is a bailable offence, which attracts not more than 20 years if convicted.

“The accused persons are all responsible, especially the third defendant, who is a sergeant and has not been dismissed. He was in the process of writing promotional exam for the rank of Inspector when he was arrested,” Baidi said.

Justice Muhammed Yunusa has adjourned till September 15, 2015 to rule on the bail application.

FG withdraws ex-ministers, govs passports

The Nigeria Immigration Service has revoked the passports of all former governors and ministers issued to them during their tenure.

The Comptroller-General of the Immigration Service, Martin Abeshi, said this in a statement on Monday, The Cable reports.

The NIS also instructed former senators, ex-House of Representatives members, ex-special advisers, retired heads of government agencies, former members of state Houses of Assembly and retired public servants to submit their passports

The statement read in part, “These categories of persons are hereby informed that these passports which were previously held by them have been revoked and should return them to the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters Sauka Abuja with immediate effect.

“Failure to comply with this directive will amount to an offence under the Immigration Act 2015. Such unauthorised possession will be impounded at our control posts on arrival or departure.”

The News Agency had reported on August 24 that the Federal Government had directed the Immigration Service to retrieve all valid diplomatic and official passports from all persons not entitled to hold such documents.

A senior immigration official who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity said the development was part of the reforms being carried out by the new immigration boss.

He said ideally, only governors, the President, the Vice-President and a few other select officials that should ordinarily be entitled to diplomatic passports.



He, however, lamented that the passport had been bastardised.

He said, “Ideally, only the President, his deputy, governors, deputy governors, diplomatic officials, ambassadors and a few federal lawmakers should be entitled to diplomatic passports.

“However, many influential Nigerians including top pastors who were close to former President Goodluck Jonathan had diplomatic passports. This should not be so. In fact, state lawmakers and commissioners shouldn’t be entitled to diplomatic passports but the whole thing was abused.”

Buhari blames gentlemen of the press

So right now, all heads of state and government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries will have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.



Addressing the issue, President Buhari said he has declared his assets four times. He also encouraged the press to investigate and dig up his previous asset declarations.


President Muhammadu Buhari with Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama in Accra on September 7, 2015 (Twitter)



He said “In Nigeria, it is a constitutional issue and that is why I am blaming you gentlemen of the press. If you really want to do investigative journalism, you don’t have to worry me at this stage; I have declared my assets four times."


President Muhammadu Buhari with Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama in Accra on September 7, 2015 (Twitter)




Adding that “When I was governor in 1975, I declared. After being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of Supreme Military Council, I declared. When I was Head of State and now as a President, I also declared. I have declared my assets and all that I have four times, and you (the media) have the right to go and demand for my declaration. Instead, I am being harassed.”


President Buhari administering the polio vaccine (NAN)



President Buhari also said “So right now, all heads of state and government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries will have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.”

What I Want In A Husband -Cossy Orjiakor

Controversial actress Cossy Orjiakor has spoken on what she expects from her dream man.








The Nigerian entertainment industry’s boobs queen told Encomium Weekly that she prefers men that are ‘hot and banging’.

Man, 30, poisons, buries 11-year-old girl in Bauchi

A 30-year-old resident of Railway Road in the Bauchi metropolis has allegedly poisoned and killed Hajara Ahmed, the 11-year-old daughter of the Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque, Bala Inna.

The suspect, Jarelu Ahmed, who was arrested on Monday by Police detectives, was said to have buried the deceased in his room after killing her.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Haruna Mohammed, in a statement made available in Bauchi on Monday, stated that forensic experts visited the scene of the crime, exhumed the body and had taken the corpse to the hospital for postmortem.

He said, “On Monday, August 31 at about 18 hours (6pm), Police detectives, attached to Township Division, arrested one Jarelu Ahmed, Male, (30) of Railway Road, Bauchi.

“The suspect allegedly poisoned one Hajara Ahmed, an 11-year-old daughter of one Bala Ahmed Baban Inna (Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque), killed and buried her in his room in order to conceal his atrocity.

“The scene of crime was visited by forensic experts, attached to State Criminal Investigation Department and the victim’s body was exhumed, photographed and taken to ATBU Teaching Hospital for postmortem examination.”

The police imagemaker said the case was under investigation.

Nigerian Corner at Notting Hill Carnival 2015

The Notting Hill Carnival 2015 was celebrated in an awesome way. People in beautiful costumes and lots of dancing. Some of the celebrities in attendance were:DJ Abass, Ayo Sonaiya, Mc Abbey, Yaw Naija. Nikki Laoye. Henri Soul, Adesope, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Drew Uyi, Emma Oh Ma God, Princess, LAX, JJC Skillz, Shiikane, Tillaman and many more. More photos after the cut..

Photo of ex governor Akpabio's car after the accident yesterday

Above is the Mercedes Benz car former Akwa Ibom state governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio was riding in with his driver when it had an accident at Bolingo Junction close to Ship House in Abuja yesterday morning. Akpabio who suffered injury to his chest was discharged from the National Hospital Abuja yesterday evening.

Riot Happening in Uniport right now.

I actually just received the message from my paddy lady in school. I shall post it the way it was sent to me.

"Latest info : a 200level female student of Uniport 4rm dept of theatre arts has bin confirmed death due to injuries obtained wen having her bath early this (Sunday) mrn due to an accident. She was rushed to 
UPTH as at 5am wen it occurred. The medical practitioners present told dem there was no bed space as at den.they pleaded with dem 4rm den till around 2pm dis afternoon wen suddenly d girl passed out.funny enough they took her to the mortuary in that same clinic(UPTH) and there was bed space to admit her.."

 "Upcoming protest..the students of theatre arts and all mandalites have decided to go on a protest 2day... tinx go spoil well well.evry1's blood is as hot as multi magma"

The girl died yesterday and the riot is happening now!At Choba Junction. My friend told me that they just opened the school gate. But who knows what would happen next?

Well. It's so sad that University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH)won't give students the treatment we paid for. Our school fees and Non Statutory fees helped build that hospital.

I will be back with more info. Let me get to school first.
Meanwhile,if your where the action is taking place please send me pictures...