Check Out Mercy Aigbe’s Special Gift For Hubby @ 50

October, 7^th of every year has always been remarkable in the life of Olanrewaju Akanbi Gentry, the better-half of star actress, Mercy Aigbe but this year was more historic as the wife of the multimillionaire businessman treated him to a surprise birthday bash.

It was his golden jubilee anniversary and the hubby, Larry had planned a low key ceremony giving the fact that the wife is on a movie set, coupled with other private reasons but unknown to him, his beautiful wife had something in the offing.

She quietly whispered to some of her hubby’s very close friends and also some of hers to meet up at the prestigious upscale eatery, Jevinik on Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos after reaching an agreement with her husband’s younger brother, Yomi to make sure he play a fast one by bringing him.  

Alas! The birthday boy got the surprise of his life when he got worked on to attend a party that happened to become his; he had walked in before he realized he’s been fooled. The gathering was later charged as guests were treated to sumptuous meals and assortment of liquor but one thing that got everyone cracking was the special gift the star actress presented to her hubby. Do we hear you say what? Please go take a look at the pictures, you’ll find out what the cake was made up of... Alomo Bitters all the way from Ghana. Ummm…Like Larry Gent Like Alomo Bitters.

National Enquirer team covered the mood at the surprise 50^th bash.

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Oritsefemi, Gloria Ibru, Halima Abubakar Get Stephanies’ Awards

Outstanding acts like Oritsefemi, Gloria Ibru, Halima Anubakar and Bayo Bankole a.k.a Boy Alinco are amongst notable artistes slated to be honoured at the sixth year anniversary celebration of Stephanies Bar & Lounge on Saturday, October 17^th, 2015.

The upscale Bar owned by Nigeria’s towering female clubber, Stephanies Geddes of Stephanies’ Bar & Lounge is at it again. The upwardly mobile society lady is rolling out the drums and the occasion is the sixth anniversary celebration of her classical Bar which holds next Saturday, October 17^th, 2015 at 7pm prompt at the lounge located on Calcutta Crescent, Apapa, La

According to plans, distinguished artistes such as Oritsefemi, Gloria Ibru, Halimah Abubakar and Bayo Bankole famously known as Boy Alinco are expected to be honoured in tradition of the anniversary merriment and for their outstanding contributions to the arts industry.

The event which be hosted be celebrated spinner, DJ Humility will also have other side attractions like fashion shows from a popular designer, performances from rave musicians and A-list comedians.

The hostess for the night, Stephanies Geddes disclosed that, there will also be several prizes to be given away via a raffle draw meant strictly for early birds whilst best dancers shall not be left to go home in vain.   

All the honourees, Oritsefemi, Halimah Abubakar, Gloria Ibru and Boy Alinco, according to the organizers have confirmed attendance at the anniversary show holding at Stephanies Bar & Lounge located on Calcutta Crescent, Apapa on Saturday, October, 17^th, 2015.

The show is meant for big boys, fun seekers, fans, industry watchers and upwardly mobile dudes willing to party, wine and dines and network in a hospitable environment.

Meet Talented Kris, Nigeria’s NextRated Media Entrepreneur!

The name Kris Oziofu Ero might not readily come to mind but the intelligent lady is sure one of Nigeria’s raw talent in the bourgeoning broadcast industry even though she’s one personality oozing a rare unassuming nature.

For Kris who was born, bred and buttered in the Northern part of Nigeria, definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievements, little wonder the good looking model eventually succumbed to pursuing her age-long passion after several years of working behind the scenes.

The dreadlocked loving Kris who’s flaunting a terrific height of 6 ft cut her teeth as a professional model after she graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University-ABU, Zaria where she studied Geography, she then rose to become one of the Glo Ambassadors and has been involved in one or two projects before she fully embraced media and entertainment which she believes are tools for positive change.

The thoroughbred media entrepreneur who hails from Edo State is the Presenter of “A Woman's World”; a flagship programme showing on TVC and designed to celebrate and highlight the many achievements and issues respectively of the African Woman. What stands her out, however is her unique style of delivery that has often been described as engaging and familiar. The show has won several accolades.

Kris is also the concept-owner, producer and presenter of another fans-teeming Radio programme-WellBaby...a talk show airing on Radio Continental 102.3fm every Saturdays at 10am. According to her in a brief chat with National Enquirer, the concept of the radio programme is precipitated on the state of our society and the realization that our children are our future; the show was designed to ensure the all round wellness of children from the foundational stages (as babies and toddlers) by adequately educating parents, parents to-be and all caregivers. In its less than one year run, WellBaby has a growing listener base with an amazing feedback.

Recently recognised as One of the 50 Women changing journalism in Nigeria courtesy of the Yomi Owope driven "Women in Journalism" initiative.

Happily married with 3 adorable children, Kris is a very capable and engaging event host. After conquering a 2 year period of Absolute Amnesia as related extensively in her appearance on The Sunday Interview programme, she is taking up a cause where she will generate more awareness for the condition.

ICPC, Aviation Merge For Nigerian Airports’ Sanity

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Hajia Binta Bello has expressed delight at the positive results from the collaboration between the aviation sector and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

The Permanent Secretary disclosed this in Lagos recently while delivering the keynote address at the stakeholders' inception meeting on Anti-Corruption measures in the aviation sector organized by the ICPC.

Hajia Binta Bello, who was accompanied by the Directors of Human Resources Abubakar Tsafe and Director Audit, Jibrin Manigi of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Chief Executives of Parastatals under the Ministry  stated that the huge potential of the Nigerian aviation industry could only be actualized in an environment that is corrupt-free, upholds high ethical standards and complies fully with international best practices.

At the occasion attended by the Chairman of ICPC, Mr Ekpo Nta, she said that as part of efforts to sustain growth, confidence and transparency in the aviation industry, the Ministry signed an M.O.U with the ICPC in December 2014, which has culminated into the deployment of ICPC staff for surveillance activities at the major airports, undercover operations for detection of infractions, and mandatory training of selected staff of the Ministry's agencies and other stakeholders on ethics, professional standards and moral values at the ICPC Anti-Corruption Academy (ACAN).

The Permanent Secretary stated further that in practical terms, the collaboration with ICPC has contributed immensely to the drastic reduction in the activities of touts and unscrupulous elements at the nation's airports.

Hajia Bello, while advising the ICPC to sustain the tempo of its surveillance activities at the airports, assured the Commission of the Ministry's total support and also implored sister agencies at the airports to do same.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of ICPC, Mr. Ekpo Nta said the Corruption Risk Assessment in the Aviation sector inception meeting for stakeholders is bringing together key drivers to deliberate and implement strategies developed to fight the menace. 

The Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma expressed confidence that this collaboration will yield the needed results. Engr. Dunoma said FAAN had deployed several strategies in the past and will continue to support efforts at helping the Authority achieve its mandate of a safe, secure and customer centric airports.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Muktar Usman and heads of other aviation agencies.

The session later broke into the business sessions where the Police, Customs, Immigration, NDLEA, Port Health, and other stakeholders discussed strategies for implementation.