Entertainment
Nigerian Government To Review New Hikes In DStv, GOtv Subscription Rates
The Nigerian government on Thursday said it would review the recent price increases in Multi-Choice cable subscriptions to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Acting CEO, Adamu Abdullahi, made this known during an interview on Channels TV on its Abuja programme on Thursday.
The management of Multichoice Nigeria had announced a fresh hike in the prices of subscriptions for its DStv and GOtv packages, barely four months after the previous fee adjustment.
According to an email sent to customers on Wednesday, the new prices on its DSTV and GOtv packages would take effect on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
The new prices affect both new subscribers and existing customers renewing their packages.
Giving the reason for the fresh hike, the company said the new price adjustment came as a result of the persistent increase in the cost of production within the country.
The pay television outlet increased the subscription fee for packages on both platforms from about 20 percent to about 26 percent, depending on the package.
For instance, the cost of the DStv Premium Package was increased from the old price of N29,500 to the new price of N37,000. The cost of the Compact Plus package was increased from N19,800 to N25,000.
The Compact package moved from N12,500 to N15,700; Confam package was increased from N7,400 to N9,300; Yanga moved from N4,200 to N5,100; Padi that was N2,950 is now N3,360; HDPVR Access Service – N4,000 moved to a new price of N5,000; Access fees old price N4,000 increased to N5,000 and XtraView old price N4,000 increased to N5,000.
For GOtv package: Supa+ increased from N12,500 to N15,700; Supa old increased from N7,600 to N9,600; Max increased from N5,700 to N7,200; Jolli increased from N3,950 to N4,850; Jinja package increased from N2,700 to N3,300; and Smallie package increased from N1,300 to N1,575.
The new subscription price in the email signed by Chief Executive Officer, Multichoice, John Ugbe, explained that the move would allow the firm to provide more quality content to its subscribers’ homes across the country.
Some Nigerians have expressed outrage over the development, describing the price adjustment as unjustified.
Entertainment
Bobrisky Complained of Chest Pain, hospitalised
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, was transported to the Police Hospital in Falomo, Lagos, on Wednesday after reporting discomfort in his chest area, commonly referred to as ‘breasts.’ This incident followed his detention at the Alagbon Police Station in Lagos State.
According to a police insider, Bobrisky was taken to the hospital around 2 p.m. due to his complaints of pain. “Bobrisky claimed his ‘breasts’ were hurting him, which led us to take him to the hospital,” the source explained.
Reports suggest that the ambulance transfer may have been conducted as a precautionary measure, coinciding with a visit from the Commissioner of Police overseeing the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Lagos. The source noted that the ambulance was requested with the intention of minimizing public attention, as the CP was planning to transfer Bobrisky to the SFU command.
The source revealed, “They sent for a police ambulance with the number plate LLD339LP to discreetly move him.”
Prior to his hospital transfer, Bobrisky was kept in isolation from other detainees, under the watchful eye of two armed officers. “He was kept separate from the others and guarded by two armed guards until he was taken to the hospital,” the police insider stated.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Bobrisky was escorted by a nurse and a well-armed officer. “A female nurse and a police officer accompanied Bobrisky, who was placed on a stretcher,” the source added.
Earlier in the week, Bobrisky was apprehended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and subsequently detained at the Nigeria Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon. The circumstances surrounding his arrest and hospitalization continue to draw public attention, given his popularity and controversial persona.
Entertainment
Portable Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt
Nigerian music star Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday after capturing a man armed with a gun.
It was gathered that the incident took place at Ota in Ogun State, with Portable sharing his distress and relief in a video
In the video, Portable, who appears to be visibly shaken in the video, is seen shouting and appealing for public sympathy, stating, “They want to kill me!”
The video also captured the tense moment when a half-naked man, allegedly the assailant, was detained while holding a gun.
Bystanders were heard demanding answers, asking, “Who pulled the trigger?”
Efforts to get a statement from the Ogun State Police Command hit a roadblock, as its spokesperson SP Odutola Omolola did not respond to calls or messages sent to her.
However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Meanwhile, the controversial artist is known for being outspoken.
Entertainment
SAD! Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel Passes Away
Nigerian actor Ayo Emmanuel, famous for his consistent portrayal of police officers in Nollywood movies, has passed away.
According to reports from a close family member, the actor had been hospitalized, battling prostate cancer.
Emmanuel, fondly called “Uncle Ayo,” succumbed to the illness on the morning of Wednesday, October 23.
A touching tribute was shared on Facebook by one of his close friends, Mickey Odey, who expressed his grief:
“You never failed to call me your brother from another mother whenever we were together… Just a few months ago, we were together when I was robbed, and now to hear that you are gone… I spoke with you just last week, and you said you were better… May your gentle soul rest in paradise, my brother from another mother.”
Emmanuel’s passing has left a significant void in the Nigerian film industry.
He will be remembered for his memorable roles and contributions to Nollywood.
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