Chocolate City Begins Search for Female Musician

The 'wonder' guys  of Chocolate City - Audu Maikori, Yahaya Maikori and Paul Okeugo - that are responsible for some of the hottest musicians in Nigeria today such as MI, Ice Prince, Brymo, etc. are currently in search of what they described as the "female embodiment of musical perfection".

Some of the female artiste who did well during the last edition of Nigerian Idol had caught the guys' attention and they are currently in talks with a few whose names they refuse to give out. Tiwa Savage is another act that have "captivated" them with her performs but we are yet to ascertain if they're considering engaging her at the moment... be rest assured that I'll keep you posted on the search.

Michael Jackson's Family Commemorate his Birthday

Monday marked what would have been late pop star Michael Jackson's 53rd birthday. And to commemorate the occasion, his children and parent, Joe and Katherine, all visited his childhood home in Gary, Indiana, over the weekend. 

Hundreds of fans also flocked to the home, ahead of today's memorable day. The massive turn-out pleased the late singer's family members, especially his teenage daughter, Paris, who told a local television station that she "enjoyed seeing her father's fans."

Recall that Katherine, matriarch of the Jackson family, was granted permanent guardianship to Micheal's three children Prince, 14, Paris, 13 and nine-year-old Blanket, following his death in 2009.

₦19,000 Minimum Wage for Osun State Workers

In keeping with its promise to give governance a new face in Osun State, Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved ₦19,000 as minimum wage for its civil servants, one thousand Naira above the recommended amount. 

According to the spokesman of the governor, aside from approving the payment of ₦19,000 minimum wage for the least paid worker in the state, the ACN-led government has also approved substantial raise in the salaries of workers on grade levels 08 and above. 

We also hear that the governor has instructed the relevant ministry in the state to set up a Salaries and Wages Commission which will fix salaries and wages of workers as the state's financial fortunes increases.

Police Arrest Woman for Trying to Set Church Ablaze

Nemesis caught up with one Lydia Joseph recently after she attempted to burn down St. John Catholic Church building in Bauchi State. The suspect, a prostitute who was being converted by the Charismatic Renewal Ministry of the church, was said to have walked into the premises on the faithful day with a jerrycan of fuel and a match box. 

The "repentant" prostitute, we gathered, lied to the security men that the content of the jerrycan was kerosene meant for domestic use and that she only wanted to pray. But as soon as she gained entrance into the main church building, the suspect poured the fuel on the pews and lit them with a lighter and immediately tried to escape before she was apprehended. 

The Police in Bauchi confirmed the incident and added that the suspect is being investigated to ascertain her motive for trying to set the church ablaze.

Tajudeen Adepetu Launches Entertainment TV

Entertainment Mogul, Tajudeen Adepetu and his Consolidated Media Associates on Tuesday launched Africa's premier all-entertainment channel.  The name of the new channel is OnTV and it promises to parade quality contents in music, movie, fashion, sports, etc.

We gathered from insider sources that OnTV will now be responsible for all Soundcity, Televista, Spice and Village Square programmes that were hitherto seen on other platforms.

This is indeed a giant stride by the management of Consolidated Media Associates and we wish them good speed... Congratulations!