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Airtel Networks Limited on Thursday confirmed that Mr. Olu Akanmu, its Chief Marketing Officer has resigned his appointment with the company to pursue other interests-with effect from Wednesday, May 22, 2013. According to a statement, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Airtel was quoted as saying, "Mr. Akanmu led the marketing function at a crucial time in the life of our organization and brought his over two decades of marketing experience and a rich knowledge of the telecommunications market to bear on his role as our CMO. On behalf of all of us at Airtel, I wish him the very best in his future endeavours." A national daily, National Mirror reported in its Thursday edition that Akanmu resigned his appointment on Wednesday following the intractable crises between the telecoms company and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON, on one hand and advertising agency, Prima Garnet Africa, on the other. The paper s

Beautiful actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe has revealed that the day her daughter Destiny was born, is the happiest day of her life. She made this revelation at the 'Celebrity Night-Out', a programme put together by Odua TV, Chaneel 204 on Startimes. Despite the controversy surrounding the birth of the child, the Omologbalogba actress said her birth gave her joy beyond measure. It will be recalled that the alleged father of the girl, Hon. Dino Melaye refused to take responsibility for the child and denied the paternity in the media and on social networks. Celebrity Night-Out is a special celebrity programmed by Odua TV. It is a platform where celebrities are hosted and put on hot seats to answer questions from fans, celebs, media and select guests. The event which started with red carpet appearances by 5pm, had celebrities like ace comedian Gbenga Adeyinka, fellow Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo amongst others in attendance. It was a fun-filled atmosphere as friends and

A prominent national daily newspaper, (Daily Champion) in Nigeria reported that the publisher of Our Daily Manna, Rev. Dr Chris Kwakpowe, was assassinated at his home by unknown gun men. His full name was printed in the controversial publication! Even the CORRECTIONAL VERSION RE-PUBLISHED, STILL CARRIED HIS FULL NAMES! This has caused panic and tears across the

The April 2013 edition of Bubbles Magazine is covered by African pop icon and music megastar 2face Idibia. Not just any old cover, mind you; Bubbles went out on a ledge to create a portrait of Tubaba in all his regal glory on a never before seen reflective cover. The first 3,000 readers to pick up their copies will get the special limited edition cover, while other readers will have to make do with the regular cover. Bubbles Magazine is known for setting trends and trailblazing; last edition which featured eLDee The Don and Trybe Records had a special gate-flap cover. This edition combines a couple of firsts: the colourful portraiture and the reflective cover is one that has never been seen on the continent. The new edition features Chidinma who talks about her plans for the future and Praiz who incidentally contested on Project Fame the year after Chidinma. As always, Bubbles Magazine- respected as being the authentic voice of Nigerian entertainment journalism

Four women were on Tuesday in Lagos arraigned in an Ebute Meta Magistrates' Court for allegedly assaulting a policeman. The accused: Sharon Moses, 26, Emily Monday, 22, Cynthia Amaka, 21 and Sabina Osondu, 27, are facing a one count charge of assaulting a police officer. Moses, resides at DLA Road Asaba, Lagos; Monday at No19 Church St, Ikorodu, Lagos;  Amaka, No.9, Atiba close, Value Estate Dopemu, Lagos while Osondu, lives at Nigeria Airforce Base, Ikeja, Lagos. The Prosecutor, Mr Samuel Ishola, told the court that the crime was committed on April 19, at Ritalori Hotel, Bode Thomas St, Surulere, Lagos. According to him, the four accused lodged in a room at the hotel but t

A 30-year- old security guard, Ebi Robert Abariko, wept bitterly at an Ijeshatedo Magistrate's Court, pleading with the Magistrate to spare him the agony of going back to prison because he was recently released from custody on bail. He told the court that his wife had just delivered a baby girl and if he was confined in prison custody, his wife and the new baby would suffer since his wife does not have any means of livelihood to support the family. Abariko, was said to have been caught in a roof of a shop where he went to steal pampers, provision, cosmetics and perfumes valued N220, 000, belonging to Mrs Santes Bob, who owns the shop. However,  his pleas to the presiding Magistrate, Mrs A.O Gbajumo, fell on deaf ears. Abariko, who is from Delta state, was said to have just been  released  from Kirikiri prison last Month and he went back to commit similar offense that has now landed him in prison again. The father of two was caught inside a shop roof at 224, Ijesha roa

After the success of her smash hit, "Ghen Ghen Love", Nigerian Pop/R&B diva Yemi Alade teams up with Chocolate City's very own superstar Ice Prince and Nigerian Hip-Hop's First Lady Sasha P to create this excellent new remix of the 2012 single, produced by the veteran OJB Jezreel. The remix which is Yemi Alade's first original material to be released this year was recently premiered on a LIVE Google+ Hangout by Yemi Alade herself along with Ice Prince and Sasha P as well as the likes of Eva Alordiah, Flowssick, Jaywon and bloggers Ogagus and Olorisupergal… LISTEN TO "GHEN GHEN LOVE (REMIX)": http://hu.lk/dklv61styrk0 DOWNLOAD "GHEN GHEN LOVE (REMIX)" DIRECTLY TO YOUR MOBILE: http://bit.ly/ghenghenloveremix