Recent Interview With Desmond Elliot: Larmet Over The Rate of Piracy

Piracy remains one of its greatest challenges, resulting in colossal loss of revenues that run into billions of Naira annually.

No thanks to advancement in technology. Here, ace Nollywood actor turned producer, director and distributor, Desmond Elliot, opens up on how the scourge has also affected him since he became producer, and also suggests viable ways forward.

‘We need to find a stronger name for piracy because I believe the existing name sounds too soft and foreign. Maybe we should simply label it ‘stealing’.

This is because, until we begin to treat perpetrators of this nefarious act the same way we treat criminals, there isn’t going to be any success for us in this battle. I mean, it should be seen as the stealing of someone else’s property and copyright.

These enemies realise that each time they do this, they affect, negatively, the growth of the sector because the people who do objective films will no longer be able to do them since they cannot get enough fund from them anymore.

It’s painful and that’s why I argue that piracy should deviate from being just a civil crime to a criminal offence.

Worst of it all is that next to nothing is being done about it. In those days as an actor, I never really understood what piracy was when my marketers would be complaining that our films were not selling. Now I understand, being a producer and a distributor for the past five years. The last film I released, before getting to Abuja where I have a store, was already released in Abuja. Isn’t that incredible?

Read 10 Bad Behaviors that Make Men Dump Their Girl Friends

In fact Men and women are Created differently. They have different ways of expressing and varying levels of emotional understanding. Avoid making silly mistakes by getting a few simple things right. These are some of the ten most common mistakes women make in a relationship.

1. Too many questions about the past:
The fact that your man is in a relationship with you currently is proof enough that he is in love with you and has already gotten over his past relationships. While it’s good to know a little bit about his past, don’t take the liberty of digging so deep that his wounds freshen up.

2. Visiting his workplace:
This is quite a sensitive issue as most men don’t like their girlfriends dropping in at their workplaces without being told. It is only if you are in a steady relationship from a long time or engaged that you can take the liberty of dropping into your man’s workplace uninformed.

3. Bringing up marriage:
If you have been in a relationship for a long time, it’s but natural that you will talk about marriage and settling down at some point. You may have a conversation about this once but don’t bring up the topic again and again. You will be at a loss if your man gets irritated by the same conversation taking place repetitively. It’s not that men are averse to commitment; it’s just that they take some time in taking these important decisions.

Ibadan Ritual Forest:23 victims were rescued by the Police in an abandoned building with skeletons and skulls

You wont believe this! About 23 victims were rescued by the Police in an abandoned building with skeletons and skulls scattered all over in Soka, Oluyole LGA of Oyo State. 

One of the victims, Mrs Cecilia Obaikhena who was rescued has however disappeared again.
72-year-old Cecilia disappeared on Saturday evening while rescue workers were gathering her fellow victims.
According to an eyewitness, Cecilia walked away while rescuers were busy with other victims who were too frail to walk.

Her family members had on Tuesday stormed the State Hospital, Yemetu where the rescued victims were receiving treatment but were disappointed when they did not find her among them.

News Reports: Tunde Fowler Joins Lagos State Governorship Race

More News keep coming pursue of governorship ambition!  The chairman of Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Tunde Fowler has resigned to pursue his governorship ambition of governing Lagos State next year under the umbrella of APC, Pm News reports. He has already submitted his resignation letter which will take effect from 1 June, 2014 for him to be able to pursue his political career. That sounds Good

See Photo: 2Face, Tiwa Savage, M.I And 20 Other Artistes Are On The Trek Again!

After Many weeks of speculation, the full artiste line up for the spectacular 13th edition of  Star Music Trek 2014 has finally been unveiled.

The sensational unveil which held at the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island Lagos on March 19 in a scintillating sign on party was well attended by dozens of celebrity guests, including Chief Marketing Officer MTN, Larry Anetts, Olisa Adibua, Toni Kan, Uti Nwachukwu,  Tee-Y Mix, Mark Redguard, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tunde Ednut, Mo’ Eazy, D’Tunes, HarrySongs, as well as the media and officials of Nigerian Breweries, makers of leading lager, STAR.

Hosts, Gbenga Adeyinka, DO2UN of Cool FM and Laff Up ensured that the suspense was fully maximized with guests left guessing right up to the final unveil about who would eventually make up the Star 2014 Trek line up.

This year’s selection of Nigerian stars comprises an exciting combination of artistes at the top of their game with a few major surprises. Still on the Trek this year are fan favorites, Tiwa Savage, 2face, M.I, Olamide and many others. Noticeably missing on this year’s line up however are D’banj and dynamic duo P’square who featured prominently on last year’s Trek..

A Man Bought the Most Expensive Puppy Ever For Almost $2m in China

The Tibetan mastiff puppy has been sold in China for almost 2 million dollars. A property developer paid 12 million yuan (1.9 million dollars) for the one-year-old golden-haired mastiff at a luxury pet fair which held in the country on Tuesday. Some reports have said its the most expensive puppy ever. This is unbelievable wow! 

Celebrity Gist: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, 2Face To Lead Others At Nigerian Entertainment Conference

The Nollywood queen, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Nigerian famous musician, 2Face Idibia would be leading other speakers at the 2014 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NEC.

The Nigeria’s entertainment industry summit which has entered year two has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

According to the Conference Chairman, Ayeni Adekunle, the event will once again take place in the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.

‘We’re back at Eko for the whole day on Wednesday April 23, with even bigger speakers, remarkable panellists and participants from across the country,‘ Ayeni said.

Other confirmed speakers and panellists include, Co-Founder of Jobberman, Ope Awoyemi, Revered Showbiz consultant, Edi Lawani, and Founder/CEO of Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, Peace Anyam-Osigwe.

Others are, Basketmouth, Digital Marketing expert and GM of Bytesize, Bukola Akingbade, Chairman of NET editorial board and COO Q Networks, Chris Ihidero, award-winning journalist, Olumide Iyanda, broadcaster and entertainment executive, Olisa Adibua and actress-producer, Uche Jombo.

The State of The Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) Our agony, by injured couple

See a couple, who were among the injured during last weekend’s Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) recruitment tragedy, are crying out for help.Mr. Timothy Omuagbon and his wife Grace are being treated at the emergency ward of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).

Grace suffered a broken rib and scapula during the stampede at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Her husband had bruises.

A can was provided to help her drain out blood from her broken rib and she was put on oxygen yesterday.

An Economics graduate of the Delta State University, Abraka, Grace said she and her husband received text messages to be at the stadium for the test but were surprised to meet a huge crowd.

“As we were going in, people were struggling to get in, but the door was not wide enough. I fell and was revived. Immigration officials took us to the Central hospital. I could not talk and I was coughing out blood,” she said, adding:

“My husband took me to one private hospital from where I was referred here. I had broken ribs and a bone in my shoulder. We were many that Immigration officers took to the hospital. One person died.

“My husband paid the hospital bill. An iron has been fixed in my rib to enable the blood to flow. Doctors said my lungs collapsed. They should help us and give one of us a job. My husband finished from Auchi Polytechnic since 2006. I teach in a private school and earn a little salary.” The Omuagbons have three children.

Timothy studied Accountancy at the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and worked at a firm before opting to drive taxi because the salary was “little” and was being delayed.

He had bruises all over his body but said he had to be strong to enable him take care of his wife.

“I am 35 years old. At the stadium, the crowd was large. Only one gate was open for the thousands of people who came for the test. We were at the front. I held my wife so that we could be together. Both of us fell and many people fell on us. You can see the bruises all over my body.

“Immigration officers helped me out. My wife was still being trampled when I had to call for help. She was already gone but they poured water on her. Immigration people brought their van and took us to the hospital. They left us there. I saw my wife’s condition and I took her away.

“I have spent over N100,000. I was doing a private job and was being paid N30,000 but the salary was not regular. It was not helping my family, which made me to leave. I was working as a taxi driver before we heard of this recruitment. They should not allow us to die before giving us jobs. They should come to our aid. My wife is lying here at the hospital and there’s nobody to help,” he said.

RECENT INTERVIEW: Emeka Ossai Talks About Men Been Emotionally Abused In Relationships

Here is what the Nollywood actor told a reporter when asked about his new project.

You were talking about an initiative to be known as Men Against Spousal Psychological and Emotional Abuse (MASPEA), kindly tell us about that. What it is, what do you want to achieve and how do you intend to go about it?

This issue of spousal abuse campaign started with a lot of men irresponsibly abdicating their responsibilities to spouses and families and resorting to sundry abuses. So appropriate laws were made to protect women and punish men who are guilty. This noble step has itself been increasingly abused by a lot of wayward women to gag and further punish innocent men to the point of death. A lot of men these days are walking corpses who due to gross psychological and emotional abuse have become empty shells waiting to drop.

Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV Mo Abudu, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Bill Clinton, Others To Be Honoured In New York

The Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu will be honoured at the Century of the African Woman Forum and Gala on March 8, 2014 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Other honourees at the Gala also include Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Finance Minister and Coordinating for the Economy, Former President of the United States of America; Bill Clinton and Dr Mehriet Mandefo; President of Truth Aid and winner of a 2014 Sundance Film Festival Award.

Photo: Movie Actress Chika Ike fluent her airport swag, Flies 1st class

The top actress said "Waiting for my flight British airways lounge"..Checkout her Chanel bag.. Big Gal....
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PHOTO: Checkout the 4-Year-Old Youngest Billionaire

The Youngest Billionaire Emmanuel Karume is the son of late Kenyan politician and businessman James Njenga Karume, who died in 2012 from prostate cancer.

Report has it Karume’s 4-year-old son is going to inherit an astronomical portion of what his father earned during his years in business and politics while he was alive.

Multiple media reports say Emmanuel will be the proud owner of the following:

Lagos State Governor, Mr Raji Fashola Received Silverbird’s Man of The Year Awards

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Raji Fashola and Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi have jointly received the award for Silverbird’s man of the year award for 2013, for the uncommon development of their states and introducing new norms in governance. They received the awards yesterday at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. its really nice to hear that.... 

Chris Brown has been diagnosed suffering from post traumatic stress- What could be the cause?

 

Huh! Chris Brown has been diagnosed as bi-polar, suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and self-medicating inappropriately. This was revealed during his last court appearance...
He appeared in court yesterday for a probation hearing and a letter from his rehab facility gave the singer high marks for improvement but suggested he remain in treatment.
The letter, obtained by E! News, reads in part,