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Buhari visits Lagos, kicks off $1.5b deep seaport today

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President Muhammadu Buhari is set to lay a foundation stone for the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport, the first in the country.
The seaport situated at the heart of the Lagos Free Trade Zone, will be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the burgeoning commercial operations across Nigeria and the entire West Africa.

When completed, the port will have three container berths, one dry bulk berth, three liquid berths, 16.5-meter draught, 600-meter turning cycle and a 2.7 million Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (TEUs) per year.
Built on more than 90 hectares of land, the Lekki port is situated 65 kilometers east of Lagos city and its is billed to be completed in 2020.

According to Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, “the development of Lekki Deep Sea Port has been conceptualised on the basis of a significant gap in projected demand and capacity.

Market studies indicate that the demand for containers is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9 per cent up to 2025. However, given the expansion constraints on the existing infrastructure, the capacity in Lagos is incapable to meet the growing demand.

“The capacity shortfall for container terminal facilities in Lagos was projected to be 0.8 million TEUs in 2016 going up to 5.5 million TEUs in 2025.

The strategic location, flexible and optimised layout and modern facilities provide Lekki port a distinct competitive edge over any other port facility in West Africa.”

The Chief Executive Officer of the enterprise, Navin Nahata, commended Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the major stakeholders in the project, for their unwavering support.

Nahata noted that the commencement of construction and the quick progress recorded so far could not have been possible without the stakeholders. He also commended the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as well as other regulatory agencies for their commitment to making the port a reality. He praised the host communities for being peaceful and supportive.

Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Co-operatives, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, assured the management of Lekki Port of the unwavering commitment of the Governor Akinwumi Ambode-led administration towards the actualisation of the project.

The Managing Director of the NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, reaffirmed the support and partnership of the Federal Government to the project through the Ports Authority.

Meanwhile, as Buhari visits today, the Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has planned to embark on another round of street protest over the controversial land use charge.

The association, through its chairman, Mr. Adeshina Ogunlana told newsmen yesterday that the protest was a response to the failure of the state government and the House of Assembly to meet its demands.

It was reported that the public hearing organised by the lawmakers turned rowdy on Tuesday as Ogunlana led his team to stage a walkout, insisting that the notice to submit their memorandum was too short.

The group of lawyers lined up the protest to ‘welcome’ Buhari to Lagos, notwithstanding the work-free day declared by the state government.
Ogunlana said the protest would hold at 2:00 p.m. after the president would have commissioned a newly built bus terminal in Ikeja.

But the state police command warned that it would not tolerate any protest in any part of the state today, threatening to arrest anyone that attempts to breach security.

“To be forewarned is to be forearmed. We will arrest anyone who comes out tomorrow (today) to protest and charge him with very severe offences. In addition, it has come to the command ‘s notice that the Ikeja branch of the NBA is being used by some disgruntled politicians in Lagos.
“The issue of land use charge has been addressed by the NBA.

They were with me, they registered for police backup in an earlier planned protest. Since it is their fundamental right to stage a peaceful protest, I provided them policemen and they did their protest peacefully.

“ For them now to say they are taking the protest to Mr. President who has nothing to do with the land use charge shows they are being used. We will treat them as such if they come out tomorrow. They have been warned.”

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Showmax To Screen “Princess On A Hill” At AFRIFF 2024

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In celebration of African storytelling, Showmax announces that its upcoming Nigerian Original drama, Princess on a Hill, will screen at the 13th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Furthermore, the TV series brings a captivating story of ambition and corporate power struggles to the festival on its screening date.

Additionally, MultiChoice, Showmax’s parent company, will host a panel session titled “Crafting Local Content for Global Success,” which explores how African narratives can reach global audiences.

In this limited series, co-creators Abiola Sobo and Tolu Ajayi tell the story of Zara (Onyinye Odokoro), a young executive who enters a high-stakes corporate environment after winning a reality show.

Subsequently, she faces off against the fierce CEO, Moyosore Lawson (Bimbo Manuel). As a result, Zara must adapt to her new reality in the complex and cutthroat world of high-stakes business, where power struggles and ruthless competition dominate.

Moreover, the series showcases the complexities of power and ambition while demonstrating Showmax’s commitment to authentic African storytelling.

Meanwhile, MultiChoice will present an exclusive session at this year’s festival, focusing on “Crafting Local Content for Global Success.”

During this session, key industry players and stakeholders will lead discussions on Thursday morning, November 7, 2024. First, they will highlight local content’s importance in global entertainment.

Then, they will explore strategies to produce TV content that connects with diverse global audiences.

Above all, MultiChoice and Showmax actively support AFRIFF’s mission to elevate African filmmakers and create a global platform for African stories.

Finally, viewers can watch Princess on a Hill when it premieres on Showmax on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

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Bobrisky Released On Bail After Denying 15 Million Naira Bribery Allegations

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently granted bail to Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, following his detention.

On Thursday night, Bobrisky was apprehended and removed from a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport while attempting to travel to London.

Subsequently, Bobrisky took to social media to inform his followers about his arrest, claiming to have sustained injuries during the incident.

He posted, “Nigerians, help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.”

After his arrest, officials transported him to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja for questioning over alleged bribery claims involving the commission.

The allegations arose when social media critic Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, released a voice note reportedly featuring Bobrisky’s voice. In the recording, Bobrisky allegedly claimed he had bribed EFCC officials with N15 million to drop money laundering charges.

However, late on Friday, November 1, authorities processed Bobrisky’s bail, and he regained his freedom shortly after. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the release on Saturday but declined to provide additional information.

A source close to the case disclosed that Bobrisky denied all bribery allegations in his official statement. He also challenged the voice note’s authenticity, urging the individual who shared it to prove the claims.

According to the source, Bobrisky asserted that no EFCC official had solicited money from him and insisted he had not offered any bribe.

Through this statement, Bobrisky maintained his innocence, asserting that the bribery accusations were baseless. Meanwhile, the EFCC has yet to comment further on the case. This leaves questions about the voice note’s origins and the nature of the allegations still unresolved.

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Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson’s Producer, Dies At 91

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Quincy Jones, a legendary music producer renowned for his collaborations with iconic artists, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91.

His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed the news. Jones’ family released a heartfelt statement, expressing their grief and celebrating his extraordinary life and enduring legacy.

They said,

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

They added, “We take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’s heart will beat for eternity.”

Born in Chicago in 1933, Quincy Jones’s lineage was a complex tapestry of history. His mother descended from slave owners, while his father, half-white, was the son of a Welsh slave master and one of his enslaved women.

Jones’s early exposure to music began at home, where his mother’s singing and a neighbour’s piano ignited his passion. At the tender age of seven, he started learning to play the piano.

Following his parents’ divorce, Jones and his father moved to Washington State. There, he joined his high school band, mastering the drums and various brass instruments.

His musical journey took a significant turn at the age of 14 when he began performing in Seattle bars. A remarkable moment arrived in 1948 when he backed Billie Holiday, sharing the stage with a young Ray Charles.

After a brief stint at Seattle University studying music, Jones ventured to Boston to complete his education. His illustrious career, spanning over seven decades, was marked by groundbreaking collaborations with legendary artists.

He worked alongside Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and many others. Indeed, one of his most iconic achievements was producing Michael Jackson’s historic album, “Thriller.”

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