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HYUNDAI has unveiled the i20 Active, a jacked-up ‘crossover’ version of its supermini ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show debut.  Ngrguardiannews.com  reports. Continue...

                                                              Popular on air personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has announced that she has expanded her product lineup to include a range of heeled pumps. Making the revelation recently on Instagram she stated, ‘Gbemisoke is back again! After four months of exciting growth and expansion. Continue...

              Jackie Chan shows off his Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa speaking skills to promote his film. The award wining film Dragon Blade will open in Nigerian cinemas September 4. Also read: Jackie Chan reigns in Abuja In the video, the actor shows off his as he promoted the anticipated movie. Directed by Daniel Lee, the film stars Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody, Peng Lin, Si Won Choi and Sharni Vinson. 'Dragon Blade'  is produced by Chan alongside Susanna Tsang.

                          Nigeria has remained unmoved, maintaining their 53rd spot in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday, September 3. The Super Eagles however moved one step higher, from 10th to 9th spot on the continent of Africa. Algeria continued to set the pace in Africa, with Ivory Coast and Ghana holding on to the 2nd and 3rd places respectively. They are trailed by Tunisia, Senegal, Congo, Cameroon and Egypt. Globally, Argentina maintained their leadership position on the summit, and are trailed by Belgium and Germany who stayed put in the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively.

              The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. 1. The Rolling Stones; $7,836,716; $174.50. 2. U2; $7,618,637; $117.10. 3. Taylor Swift; $4,752,793; $109.05. 4. Fleetwood Mac; $2,831,516; $122.18. 5. Kenny Chesney; $2,280,488; $86.28. 6. Luke Bryan; $1,440,211; $61.94. 7. Neil Diamond; $1,375,616; $105.85. Continue...

                                                                                              An applicant, Chikezie Chukwu, was on Thursday arraigned for allegedly being in possession of fake naira notes and the theft of N70,000. Chukwu, 20, was arraigned in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos on a four-count -charge bordering on obtaining under false pretence, stealing and being in possession of fake notes. The court is presided over by Magistrate M.O. Olajuwon. The Investigating Police Officer, Adewunmi Oderinmade, told the court that the offences were committed on Aug. 22, at 2nd junction Road, Ikotun. Continue...

                     Gov. Muhammad Abubakar of Bauchi State has said that the government will not relent in the sponsorship of pilgrims to the holy land in spite of its lean finances. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Celestine Ogugua, the Head of Media, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Abubakar, according to the statement, said this in Bauchi during a sensitisation visit by the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Mr. John-Kennedy Opara, and his federal commissioners. The governor said that the state would do everything possible to ensure that the people of the state participate in this year's pilgrimage. "It is the responsibility of the state to continue to render its social and religious obligations to both Christians and Muslims in the state,’’ he said. He thanked the Bauchi State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for standing by him during his election ...

                At least 9,500 people have returned to Nigeria since the Cameroonian government said last month it will expel unregistered Nigerian refugees as part of the fight against Boko Haram, a Nigerian official said. Some of those who have returned claimed they were mistreated by the Cameroonian authorities, including being crammed in trucks leading to suffocation and alleged deaths. The official coordinating Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency activities in Adamawa state, Saad Bello, said late Tuesday that 9,500 people have come through the Sahuda border post in the state and many of the returnees are from Borno state which has seen constant attacks by Boko Haram extremists. Continue...

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African Waste Management Exhibition, Conference and Awards We write to invite you at the African Waste Management Exhibition and Conference holding 21st - 23rd October, 2015 at the prestigious Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This exhibition and conference is expected amongst other benefits expose participants to identify their waste management challenges, as exhibitors and speakers will hand down handy proffered solutions that will address the various modern waste management methods, pointing out clearly the opportunities and gains of effective waste management. While good work will also be rewarded during this event. This maiden edition proposed to hold in the exhibition hall of the prestigious Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos from 21st - 23rd October 2015. Government and the other stakeholders can use this forum to address key issues, so that at the end of exhibition participates and all stakeholders will use opportunities created for planning, good governance, prom...

Chris Brown is being sued by a fan for negligence, stemming from a nightclub shooting in January. Paul Briley has filed a new lawsuit against the Loyal hitmaker and Fiesta Nightclub in San Jose, California, claiming they "failed to provide adequate security" and "failed to implement security procedures" before five people were shot and injured at the end of the singer's performance there earlier this year. The defendant, who was among the victims, is seeking damages for all of his "physical, mental and emotional pain and suffering" he endured and continues to experience, according to court documents obtained by E! News. But the 26-year-old star's legal team believe the lawsuit will be dismissed by a judge and they are planning to counter-sue. In a statement, a spokesperson for the singer said: "It is a poor reflection of our society that violence is so prevalent and it is always a tragedy when someone is physically harmed. "However, this...

Showing samples of the number plates to different security agencies in the state, Governor Okorocha said it will go a long way to bring sanity in the use of government number plates and check the indiscriminate and illegal use of the facility. “We have introduced new government house number plates and these number plates will only be for those who are entitled to it legally and by reason, all previous old plate numbers are no longer legal and anyone found with them will be dealt with according to law.” The governor said that government had decided to check the unlawful use of tinted glasses in vehicles, pointing out that many use such vehicles to convey kidnappers and their victims. He also condemned incessant and unauthorized blaring of sirens all over the state.

              Janet Jackson got emotional as she performed a tribute to her late brother Michael Jackson on the opening night of her 'Unbreakable World Tour' in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday evening. The 49-year-old pop legend returned to the stage for the first time in four years at the Rogers Arena and wowed the capacity crowd with a 32-song set packed with her greatest hits. But when she sang the track 'Scream' - which she recorded as a duet with her brother Michael in 1995 - Janet broke down, showing she is still in pain over his death in June 2009 at the age of 50. Janet opened her show with an as-yet unnamed track - rumoured to be calledBurn It Up - from her new album 'Unbreakable' which featured Missy Elliott rapping. Continue...

        Mavin boss and music producer Don Jazzy, has said that his success is not determined by winning awards including the Grammy’s. He said this in a recent interview during the Multichoice Content Showcase event in Mauritius. The leader of the Mavin pack said that he does not believe he will ever win a Grammy, because the music awards was not designed for a Nigerian to easily get the music prize. Don Jazzy said he was grateful for all the success he had attained.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, ICPC, has set up a task force to immediately probe eight former state governors. According to Punch , a top operative of ICPC, who confided in their correspondent said that the task force was set up following petitions written against the former governors. Investigations have commenced for former governors; Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State; Chief Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Sullivan Chime of Enugu State while the other four, Mr. Raji Fashola of Lagos State, Godswiil Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State and Alhaji Sule Lamido of Jigawa State were on the waiting list.

                 A new Nollywood movie titled ‘A Soldier’s Story’ celebrates Nigeria’s heroic soldiers, reports Nigerian Entertainment Toda y(NET). The movie was recently premiered by V+O Communications at Genesis Cinema, City Mall Onikan, Lagos. Also read: Rukky Sanda’s Dark opens in cinema on August 28 The movie features AMVCA award winning actress Linda Ejiofor and renowned voice-over broadcaster; Tope Tedela, Daniel K Daniel, Adesua Etomi, Zinab Olumide, Owuru Balogun, Sambasa Nzeribe, and Chico Aligwekwe. ‘A Soldier’s Story’ tells a love story of a military man’s call to duty, life, death and risking everything. The movie encourages and appreciates their contribution to the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has shaken up Nigeria‘s corrupt bureaucracy and intensified the battle against Boko Haram in his first 100 days, but has struggled to set out his vision for the faltering economy, say analysts. The press has been largely supportive of Buhari in his first months, criticising his apparent preference for fellow northerners in his early appointments but comparing him favourably with the defeated Goodluck Jonathan, who had ruled since 2010. “His predecessor spent over (five) years in office and never made half of the impact Buhari has made in three months,” political commentator Lawal Ogienagbon wrote last week in Lagos-based daily The Nation. Buhari’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, has estimated the country’s debts at some $60 billion (54 billion euros) and said Nigeria‘s economy is in its worst state in the country’s 55-year independent history.