New NNPC’s boss sacks 8 Group Executive Directors

The eight Group Executive Directors (GED) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have been relieved of their appointment in the corporation.

A source in the NNPC said the GEDs of the corporation have been replaced with new GEDs.

The GEDs who were relieved of their duties are: Mr. Ian Udoh, Group Executive Director, Refining & Petrochemicals, Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba, Group Executive Director, Engineering and Technical; Dr David Ige, Group Executive Director, Gas& Power and Dr. Attahir Yusuf, Group Executive Director, Business Development.

Others are: Dr.Dan Efebo, Group Executive Director, Corporate Services; Mr. Bernard Otti, Group, Executive Director, Finance & Accounts

RCCG retires 20 senior pastors

Twenty senior pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, who have attained the age of 70 had bowed out of active service in obedience to the church’s constitution which pegged retirement age at 70.

The announcement of retirement was made at the conclusion of this year’s ministers’ conference, ahead of the convention, by the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

Six of the pastors received awards of excellence while the 14 others got the award of “Fruitful.”

Moreover, they all received the General Overseer’s handshake, plaques and undisclosed sums of money. The church thanked the retirees and prayed for them.

In a similar development, the church gave awards to some of its pastors who have served the church for 20 years and more. They are in the categories of 20, 25 and 30 years.

To prevent the health crisis recorded during the marathon fast declared by the church last year, Adeboye advised members to always break with pap or other soft items, rather than solid food which takes longer time to digest.

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IS OSAS IGHODARO PREGNANT?

Popular actor, Gbenro Ajibade, who recently got married to his heartthrob and fellow Tinsel star, Osas Ighodaro has indirectly hinted of the possibility of his wife being pregnant.

Though he did not reveal too much, but his post was most definitely about his wife.

He took to his Instagram page some hours ago to post what many have interpreted to be an announcement of sorts that his newly married bride, Osas is expecting a baby already.

“Let’s respect pregnant women, it is not easy to carry evidence of sex in public,” the meme he posted stated.

He added that he was “thinking about it” and then a smiley emotion.

The couple recently returned to Nigeria from their honeymoon in the US. they got married on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in New York.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, NOSA REX WEDS AUGUST 22

An actor in Nigeria, Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, who proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Deborah Raphael Nwokocha in April, 2015 has picked a date for their wedding.

The lovers will exchange marital vows on August 22, 2015, and would from then live together as husband and wife.

The tall and talented script-interpreter popped the question on bended knees on April 2 and his excited girlfriend echoed a resounding 'Yes'.

Nosa Rex may not be your favourite actor but there is one thing that you can’t take away from him and that is his talent and ability to interpret every script.

Nosa, who has starred in movies alongside A-List artists such as Mercy Johnson Okojie, Funke Akindele, Ramsey Naoh, Jim Ikye, Uche Jumbo, Ini Edo, Chika Ike, Ruth Kadiri and many others won the Best New Actor of the year at the City People’s Entertainment award in 2013.

TONTO DIKEH ADVISES SINGLE LADIES ON HOW TO ATTRACT MEN

Few days ago, top actress, Nse Ikpe Etim advised ladies in their 40s on how to comport themselves to be able to attract men.

This time, another actress, Tonto Dikeh, has added her voice to the issue, but not for women in their 40s.

According to Tonto, ladies must be careful of what they do and not get carried away with the glamour of social media.

“Some people are beautiful not in looks, not in what they say but in who they truly are. True beauty doesn't beg for attention, it doesn't care for likes and mentions, it cannot be quantified by aesthetics, it is a deep and purposeful truth, acknowledge by the soul,” she said.

Furthermore, the actress said, “My sisters, don't delay your marital blessings/happiness just because you want the Instagram fame.

“Don’t give yourself too much prayer points in the future when you can decently correct your now. At the end of the day, the same guys you n’de for today will be the ones to marry off your juniors and rubbish your name and you might miss out on a lot of blessings (contracts/endorsements/etc).”

She also said, “Remember we live in Africa, where a wrong negative word imprinted in the hearts of other told by others can ruin your life. Be wise today my darlings. Remember also advice no be curse you all my ladies, let's help and support each other were we can.”

DENRELE GETTING WEDDED SOON, UNVEILS GIRLFRIEND’S IDENTITY

Popular TV and event host, Denrele Edun has been in the news lately over his decision to settle down with a woman anytime soon.

There have been agitations concerning who the lady is and when exactly he would tie the knot, but he had kept such information close to his heart.

The wait may now be over as he has revealed the lady in his life.

At a recent event in Lagos, the eccentric media personality unveiled his girlfriend. Denrele told E-Rave at the album listening party of Fuji musician, Pasuma Wonder, that he was at the occasion with his lover.

Denrele said he “is in a relationship” and advised that, “Don’t listen to those false rumours been peddled around by some people.”

FILM PRODUCERS DISTURB ME DESPITE MY ‘CONDITION’—YORUBA ACTRESS

Olubunmi Imoleayo Adebayo is one of the pint-size personalities in the movie industry in Nigeria. She took up the profession that normally would not give her a chance to succeed, but today, she is not regretting joining the Yoruba movie industry.

The fast-rising actress stated that what worries her sometimes is the way people treat her because of her height.

Olubunmi told Newswatch that despite her height, movie producers pester with love advances.

“They do, it will surprise you how they made passes at me even in my condition. I have worked with the likes of Lanre Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha, Peter Fatomilola, Muyiwa Ademola and many others. I have met Bukky Wright, Chief (Mrs) Oyewumi Esusu and some important artistes, but most of the male artistes want to go all the way with me, they always want to take advantage of me,” she said.

When asked how she would feel if she gives birth to a pint-size, she said, “Noting, but I hope not because I don’t want my child to face the humiliation I am facing now. The segregation is well pronounced.”