Celebrity of the Week: Actress Mercy Johnson

These nice shots of Nollywood diva, Mercy Johnson, have been found good enough to qualify the controversial actress as our Celebrity of the Week... Congrats, MJ! 

At Last, Ini Edo's Little Secret Exposed

Ini Edo may be the biggest actress Akwa Ibom State and indeed the South-South can boast of at the moment but those who know her say the name "Edo" is not her real name as she may have been ashamed of bearing her father's name.  We gather from close family sources that...

Only 3,000 Functioning PoS Terminal in Nigeria

Contrary to what those manning our financial sector would have us believe, there are only 3,000 functioning Point of Sales (PoS) terminals in Nigeria. Insider sources have pointed out that with such abismal number of PoS, Nigeria is not ripe for such transition.

Industry analysts have always argued that Nigeria’s low PoS density constitutes a significant drawback to the success of the CBN-led 'cashless Nigeria Project' which is scheduled to go live nationwide by June 2012. They say in comparison with other nations of the world, Nigeria is lagging behind in the relevant infrastures (softwares in particular) that drives the transition to a cashless society.

Juliet Anammah, director, real sector, Accenture Nigeria, confirmed that 3,000 PoS were operational in the country, but stated that connectivity issues resulting in frequent downtime in communications, merchant apathy and lack of awareness, were some of the factors responsible for Nigeria’s low PoS density.

In case you don't know; a PoS device is an electronic device used for verification and processing of financial transactions through electronic cards, including debit and credit cards.

Jonathan Tells Nigerians To Tighten their Belt

President Goodluck Jonathan have told his country men and woman to brace up for some level of hardships as he implements his administration's transformation agenda.  He gave the charge at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while inaugurating the National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday.

Jonathan stressed that revival of Nigeria's economy remains his priority, and urged State Governors and Chairmen of Local Government Areas to adopt the same attitude.  He added that any meaningful transformation or reformation goes with some form of inconveniences, which are temporary.

“Just like anybody who has a tumour, it is better you bear the pains of excising that tumour than to live with it. If you bear the pain and the tumour is removed, you live a normal and better life... Let us all work together and see that we bear this little pain and transform our country so that we have hope for the future generation,” Jonathan counselled.

The NEC comprises Governors, CBN Governor, Attorney General of the Federal, and the Ministers of Finance and National Planning.  It is chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo.

Mercy Johnson Shuns Public Condemnation, To Wed Prince Okojie August 27

Despite the wide-spread condemnation that her planned wedding to a "legally" married father of two - Prince Odianosen Okojie - is attracting, Nollywood saultry actress, Mercy Johnson, has disclosed that she will go ahead with her wedding as scheduled.

Below is an official statement from her publicist:
"Some called it a trial of love while others said it is a triumph of love, but for Mercy Johnson, it is simply a leap of faith.  We would like to formally inform the general public especially Mercy Johnson fans that after several legal and spiritual consultations, Mercy Johnson has decided to go ahead with the wedding plans.  MJ will be walking down the aisle come Saturday, August 27. She however urges her fans and friends to pray along with her and appreciates those who stood by her".

You may wish to know that this is in spite of a widely publicised threat by a group of Nigeria women to storm Christ Embassy Church, venue of the proposed wedding, if Pastor Chris Oyakilome choose to endorse what they termed "an illegality".  It is yet to be ascertained how far this women her willing to go with their threats and what shape and colour Mercy's wedding will take come Saturday... I'll keep you guyz posted as events unfold.