Photos from Waje’s photo shoot

MTN has withdrawn its suit against NCC and pays N50bn from their N780bn fine

Telecommunications company, MTN has withdrawn its suit against the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and has paid N50 billion from the N780 billion fine, The Cable reports.

NCC, Nigeria's telecommunication regulatory body had fined MTN N1.04 trillion for failing to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards. After much appeal, the fine was reduced to N780 billion. Unsatisfied with the reduction in the fine, MTN filed a suit against NCC on Dec. 31st 2015.

According to a statement by MTN, the sum of N50bn was paid to the federal government “as a gesture of good faith and commitment to continued efforts towards an amicable resolution”.

MTN Nigeria's CEO, Ferdi Moolman, while speaking on the new development, said

“This is a most encouraging development. It demonstrates a willingness and sincerity by both parties to work together towards a positive outcome. We are hopeful at this stage. Along with the authorities, it is clear that we are collectively committed to working towards a solution that is of mutual benefit to all parties. Our industry in Nigeria is an incredibly important example of the remarkable progress in ICT particularly as a much needed catalyst for socio-economic growth and development at this time.”

Julius Agwu claps back at Charly Boy over the article CB wrote about his show

Charly Boy attended Julius Agwu's show on Val's day and on Feb 20th wrote his opinion about the show in a piece he titled 'Haba Julius, where is the Genius?!". The comedian didn't find it funny and clapped back on IG yesterday. 

Read the article Charly wrote

Haba Julius, Where's The Genius??!!

Julius Agwu is my friend and a brother, one of the many comedians I have encouraged  in their careers through the years. When I lost my buddy, my father, he was there to give me all the moral support I needed. I love Julius as much as some great Nigerian comedians, artistes and actors that have passed through the University of CharlyBoyism, who are now doing pretty well in their respective fields. 

I was at my guy's LIFE AS I SEE IT show with my family at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on February 14, 2016.

Mehnnnn, was I bored to tears!!!

First of all, the show that was billed to start at 4pm didn't start till around 8.30pm, and wouldn't you expect that such a show already starting so late would compensate the audience by blowing off the roof with powerful rib-crackers back to back? For where!

I wasn't sure whether we were at a musical/comedy show or in a pentecostal revival ground.

We had trickles of respite when other artistes did their thing but each time Julius came up, it was like he was on a mission to convert us sinners in the hall. He kept preaching, oblivious of many people's disapproval, boredom and disgust for turning a comedy show into a sermonized gospel rant and chant. Kai!

I understand what my brother must have gone through when he had to be flown abroad for his brain surgery. As he told me before the show started, "Charly, I almost died, I was actually being wheeled to the mortuary before God's intervention". I am sure all that incident must have been very traumatic for my dear friend who felt he had to give thanks to the Lord for keeping him alive. Yes o, I agree, we all need to constantly do that because without God's grace and mercy, who for dey alive? So praise The Lord...Halleluyah!!!!

However, the fact remains that people came there for the sole purpose of laughter, not to be preached at, after-all, the Christians in the building would have gone to Church earlier that day, being a Sunday. Abi?

We had people of different religions, denominations: Muslims, Crossbearers, Bhuddists, even Atheists in the hall that night, who didn't come to worship but to be entertained.

As I peered into some people's faces, I could read their strong objection and disdain about how the night was turning out.

Julius should have been sensitive, biko.

There were a few high points of the show though, when the likes of Bovi and Akpororo took control of the microphone. They were good! Very good.

My dear brother, it is good to have a grateful heart when the Lord delivers one from the jaws of death, but a comedy show is not a revival and the people in the hall can't all be Christians.

There are many people also that the Lord has saved, giving thanks therefore, should be a personal thing with your Maker; don't get it twisted with comedy.

I felt ripped off.

God has also saved people like us and we are grateful for what He has done in our lives, but we don't go round terrorising people with Bible verses and the word of God.

And just in case you want to start your own church, all well and good for you but biko, don't do it on the heels of people who have paid their hard earned money to watch a comedy show, either alone or with family and friends. 

My brother, I no yab you o, I just advice you as my person. Next time let the comical genius in you come out not the preacher.