A Nigerian woman, Sade was recently arrested for disorderly conduct and getting naked in front of police officers.
The woman, Iyana Sade Llanos, 25, who is a dancer was taken into custody after police responded to a call of two women arguing at The Office Gentleman’s Club in Miami, Florida.
Officers arrived at the club to find Llanos outside the strip club screaming profanities.
When the officers confronted her, she began taking off her clothes and continued shouting at them. The officers reportedly told Sade several times to put her clothes back on but she refused. She was said to have smelled of alcohol.
She then began telling the officers: ‘Take me to jail.’ Sade was placed in hand restraints and put in the back of the car, wrapped in a yellow blanket.
While she was en route to jail, she kicked out a police car window and had to be taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami to be treated for minor injuries, officers said.
Sade will likely be charged with criminal mischief. She will go to jail after she’s released from the hospital.
UK based celebrity photographer and CEO of Events Reloaded Media, Mayor Rotimi Odunayo made this statement over the fallout from the controversial Hermes bag drama involving blogger Linda Ikeji.
In a post on his website, Rotimi said:
“My gold shoe is worth her bag and she can google it on the internet and see the price and the shop I bought it from in the UK. Linda should focus more on helping and supporting Nigerians with her wealth of experience in the industry not showing off with things of life.
“It is high time Linda keeps quiet and focus on her blogging and think of ways to expand in business and support those that needs to be helped in the society. As per the fight with Wizkid? I believe they can settle it in the closet rather than public.”
2016 happens to be a good year for Yoruba actress, Mosun Filani.. Since getting married about 4 years ago, actress Mosun Filani’s movie roles have declined but that has not stopped her from clinching an ambassadorial deal.
The actress is now an ambassador for Sunlight detergent.
As their ambassador, she is in charge of hosting a radio programme sponsored by Sunlight tagged ‘Sisi Oge and friends’ on selected radio stations weekly.
Dbanj has been called out for not acknowledging and paying for the beat of his latest hit single, ‘Emergency’.
Dbanj who is currently enjoying a moment in the sun after his 2016 debut single ‘Emergency’ received great reception, has ignored the young act, P-Loops who produced the song.
Dbanj recently released the video which was shot by Unlimited L.A, on location in Lagos. But at the time of this report, P-Loops is yet to receive compensation or acknowledgment.
“I just wanted to make something that was Afro, full-time Afro Pop. I wanted to sound like the old school Fela kind of thing.
It was coming in my head, and it kept on ringing, and I knew it was what I wanted to do.” P-Loops told Pulse in a phone conversation.
Olu Maintain listened to the beat, and took it to D’banj. The beat originally was for Olu Maintain, but while on the Koko Tour stop in Owerri, Imo State (which is coincidentally the home town of the producer), he played it to D’banj who loved it and voiced a new song on it.
For P-Loops that was the end of the beat until January 2016 when he heard the song like any other person. He instantly recognized his beat.
No credit was given to the producer, even his vocal signature on the instrumental had been erased.
“I was in shock when I heard the next morning that the song was out. I didn’t record with D’banj, I think Olu sent the beat to him, and he recorded.
There was no credit at all, no credit on the promo copy, there was no credit online, no credit whatsoever.
“I did try to talk to them, I talked to Olu Maintain in my office. My trademark was removed. The original beat had my trademark.
I talked to them about it, and we were going to have a brief meeting about it, but till now, there has been no credit”.
Efforts to contact Dbanj and his team on mobile yielded no result, but this won’t be the first time The Entertainer will find himself in muddy waters with producers ever since his split with Don Jazzy.
The management of Nigeria’s biggest indigenous telecommunication company, Globacom, has refused to renew P-Square’s contract as the company’s ambassador.
While Mike Adenuga recently renewed the contract of its ambassadors, he decided to halt Peter and Paul Okoye’s endorsements, a situation which means the duo may not remain as the company’s ambassadors, immediately their current contract expires.
A top manager in GLO, who spoke with Naij.com, on the condition of anonymity disclosed that the decision was imposed due to the show of shame that ensued between the company’s representatives and Peter, one half of the P-Square twins during the grand finale of the Dance with Peter talent hunt show.
He also admitted that GLO had defaulted on some of its promises made as the sole sponsor of the show but expressed dissatisfaction on how Peter overreacted by insulting our hierarchy in the process.
Reports say that when Mike Adenuga heard of the development, he felt embarrassed and gave the order that Psquare can no longer be his company’s ambassador.
As at the time of filing this report, efforts to reach P-square to get their reactions on the latest development proved abortive.
With this, we can say Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s relationship still isn’t working for the Kardashian family.
After Chyna, Tyga and Kylie Jenner’s little back-and-forth yesterday, we can only imagine that tensions are high between all parties involved.
Rob took to Instagram to share a meme, joking about the idea of ‘dropping’ his family for his new relationship — for Blac’s ‘good p*ssy,’ specifically.
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has tactically rejected an invitation by Saudi Arabia to join the Coalition of Islamic States against Terror.
The president, who is on a week-long visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, told his host and ruler of Saudi Arabia. King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz, that rather than joining the coalition, Nigeria would support the coalition.
He spoke at a bilateral meeting between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh hosted by the ruler, King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz.
The president, who made his first pronouncement on the invitation to join the coalition of Islamic states against terror spearheaded by the Saudis, congratulated the Kingdom on forming the coalition.
He said: “Even if we are not a part of it, we support you. I must thank the Kingdom of SaudiArabia for the recent creation of a coalition to address the menace of international terrorism.
“Nigeria will support your efforts in keeping peace and stopping the spread of terror in your region. This is in consonance with our own commitment and on-going efforts in seeking to stamp out Boko Haram terrorists from the West African sub-region and Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).”
Mrs Ramota Kamorudeen, a vegetable seller at Obada market in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, is the mother of Olajumoke Orisagunna, the bread seller in Lagos who recently shot to fame courtesy of ace singer and photographer, T.Y. Bello.
In this interview with Saturday Tribune’s OLUWOLE IGE, Mrs Kamorudeen bares her mind on her daughter’s sudden transformation. Excerpts:
How did you receive the news of your daughter becoming a celebrity overnight?
I was very happy when I heard. It is a thing of joy that my daughter has become an important person in life.
Was there previously a sign or prophecy that Olajumoke would be great in life?
There was no sign and we did not receive any prophecy from a pastor or alfa that she would become famous in the future. What I have always known, however, is that only God has the power to change a person’s status from nothing to something.
I beseeched God to open the door of opportunities for her, let her make it and let anything she laid her hands on in Lagos turn to gold.
I prayed God to make her meet somebody who would help her. Those were my prayers and I thank God that He has answered them.
How would you describe Olajumoke?
She is a lovely child, well-behaved and easygoing. She does not do anything that can bring problem to her or others.
Why did her education stop at the primary school level?
After she left primary school, she told me that she wanted to learn hairdressing, so, we took her to a shop here in Iree where she started to learn the occupation.
That was the reason she did not go beyond primary school. After she completed her apprenticeship a few years ago, we organised a graduation ceremony for her.
Now that Olajumoke’s status has changed, what is your advice for her?
I know that God does things His own way but my advice for her is to allow God to lead her in everything she does and listen to the instructions of people who have helped her to become what she is today.
My prayer is that as God started something great in her life, He would continue to help her so that she would rise and become successful.
Has she called you since her life changed?
Yes, she has called me several times. She even called me the day the good thing happened and explained everything to me.
She told me about how she was discovered by the lady called T. Y. Bello. I was so excited. I danced vigorously to appreciate God for ‘remembering’ my daughter.
She has not come back to Iree since that remarkable thing happened to her but we have been communicating on the telephone. We speak on the phone at least six times a day.
How do you see your daughter’s sudden fame?
God has done something so wonderful in my life that I cannot express how joyous I am. My daughter has made me proud. God has set her feet on the path of greatness.
What is your plan now? Do you intend to go and meet your daughter in Lagos?
I want her to settle down first. I will go and meet her in Lagos later. She told me that they would soon travel.
What about her husband, Sunday Orisagunna?
Her husband has gone to meet her since the time she was discovered by T. Y. Bello. One of Jumoke’s children is with her and the other one is here in Iree.
I took her in after my son impregnated her – Mother-in-law
How did you receive the news of Olajumoke’s fortune with her pictures in newspapers and on social media?
She is my son’s wife but I treat her as my own daughter. I felt very happy when I heard the good news.
Since your son, Sunday, married Olajumoke, how would you describe her attitude?
She has always exhibited a good character. My son met and impregnated her when she was learning hairdressing. My son had phoned me from Lagos and said that if I heard that he impregnated a girl, it was true and he was ready to marry her.
In the evening of that day, somebody brought Jumoke and mentioned Sunday as the one who put her in the family way. I said there was no problem and asked her to come and stay with me. Some weeks later, she brought her luggage and began living with me here.
I soon went to meet her parents and told them that we had accepted her as our wife and daughter. Since she gave birth, I have been taking care of her. Sometime last year, she told me that she was going to Lagos to work and I gave her my blessing.
She dropped her firstborn for her mother but when the child was sick, my in-law brought her to me, saying that she said he wanted to see her father (Sunday), who was then in Osogbo, where he was learning to make aluminium doors and windows.
Sunday came to Iree for the weekend and we took the child to the hospital and thereafter, she was okay. But when Jumoke heard that her child was sick, she said she wanted to come and take her to Lagos and I said there was no need for that. Not quite long afterwards, she came to Iree and started staying here.
However, in January, this year, she told me that she was going back to Lagos and I asked about her decision to return to Lagos.
This time, she took her two children to Lagos but I was not comfortable with it and I gave her husband money to go and bring back the first child so that she could continue her education in Iree. I didn’t want anything to disrupt her education because it might be difficult to find a school for her in Lagos.
She later brought the child back to Iree. About a week after, she went back to Lagos and the next thing we heard in the news is that she has become a model. We did not really take the news seriously at first.
Her husband called and told me that he wanted to travel to Lagos because some people took the picture of Jumoke and they were looking for her and eventually found her at the bakery where she usually bought bread in large quantities.
He said they asked him to come to Lagos over the matter. I gave him the transport fare and he left for Lagos. When he got to Lagos, Sunday called me and said that it was good news and we were all happy.
What is your advice for Olajumoke now?
This is a thing of joy for me and Jumoke’s parents. For us in the Orisagunna family, we see it as a big success.
Jumoke and her husband, my son, should continue to pray and thank God and realise that it is God who has brought them this far in life.
Recall Last week, Charly Boy wrote an open letter to Julius Agwu accusing him of turning his Abuja comedy show ‘Life As I See It’ into a church crusade ground.
The Area Fada said Julius’ show bored him to tears because the comedian spent more time preaching than making people laugh.
Julius Agwu has responded to Charly Boy’s article with this hilarious meme.
Fans are already coming for Ice Prince, accusing the Choc City rapper of bleaching, but his girlfriend Miama Nkewa has refused to stand back and watch him take all the heat.
It all started yesterday when the rapper shared a new photo of himself and fans hopped on the post to point out how his knuckles are darker.
While many targeted only Iceprince and asked why he would want to alter his complexion, a fan ‘Som Som’ expressed disgust at the thought of the ‘Feelings’ rapper touching his girlfriend Maima with those hands. Maima, upset by the rude words decided to clap back at Som Som.
Sunday Orisaguna’s life has always been tough and challenging. He came to Lagos in 2009 to wash cars, for four years, after his father died.
He again came back to Lagos to ride ‘okada’ for another three years. Sunday and Olajumoke have two daughters, Grace (5) and Precious (16 months).
Jumoke met her husband, Sunday, Orisaguna, an aluminum doors and windows installer while she was training as a ‘hair dresser’ in Ire. He visited often and the trainees liked him because he’s funny.
Eventually, he told Jumoke that he fancied her, and would like to make her his wife. She told him she would think about it, and it took her 6 months to agree.
How do you feel today?
I am very happy. I never expected it. I didn’t know things will turn around for us this soon. I wasn’t expecting it. I cannot express how I feel today.
I didn’t know we can get to where we are today. From the time I was born till now. It is overwhelming. I didn’t ever envisage such a great thing. I didn’t know we can ever get here.
What actually happened, why did your wife come over to Lagos and you didn’t come with her?
I live in Ire, Osun state. We were living together there before she came over to Lagos. Ire Poly went on strike early in the year.
Because of that, things were a bit slow. There were no sales. I am an artisan. I make aluminum doors and windows. She is a hairdresser.
Students patronized her a lot, but once there is strike, sales will be on a low scale. She decided to come over to Lagos and find something doing. She didn’t have it in mind to do a particular business.
She just said when she comes over, she will get any profitable venture she can engage in. it was when she got to Lagos she called to tell me that she was selling bread. She left our first child, Grace at home.
She said the small one will not stay because she is a baby. We communicated very well. There is no problem. We agreed she should come over.
How have you been coping without her and taking care of your daughter?
My daughter is with my mom. She is the one taking care of the girl. It has not been too difficult to cope as such because of that.
Now that she is in Lagos, are you also coming over?
Yes, that is what we are praying for. We need to relocate. We need accommodation and every other thing. Lagos is not an easy place.
We didn’t know we would get a house. We don’t know how far it is from the house and her work place. You have to consider the traffic and everything. Unless one has a personal car we can use to drive her to work so that she wouldn’t be late for work.
I will go back home to bring my other daughter so that we can all come over to Lagos.
Do you like the work your wife is doing?
Yes, I like it. I am really excited about it.
Do you feel threatened that she is now famous and has gone ahead of you?
I am not afraid because when we had nothing, she was always there. If I said I needed this, she would give me. I am not afraid.
If she is rich today, we both own it. I trust her for that. She has been a very good wife. I believe she will continue to be good.
How long have you been married?
We have been married for six years.
How did your path and hers cross?
She came to greet her grandma in my area some years back. She came from Lagos. She went to her mother’s younger sister, who introduced her to hairdressing.
I used to go to where she was learning hairdressing to toast her but she insisted that she came to learn hairdressing and not to befriend a man.
I used to go there often and after six months, she said yes, that was how it all started.
So, Our Common Sense Senator who was advocating for the #BuyNaijaToGrowNaija had his book “A common sense revolution” printed in the United States of America?
A user on Twitter, @Laurestar, shared the back page of the book, tweeting ‘So, #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira advocate made his book in the USA. Haba @benmurraybruce.’
A couple of hours ago SDK exclusively reported that the 8-year marriage of ace comedian and entertainer AY Makun to his interior decorator wife, Mabel Makun was over.
OAP Daddy Freeze has also waded into the drama.
I sincerely hope and pray that what I am hearing is false. You guys are my favorite couple. AY is my brother and Mabel is my sister. I remember being angry with Mabel for eating my bush meat once and she made it up by cooking the most delicious owo soup with starch for me and as for AY he is one of my best friends in the industry.
He is a brother in every way. He is kind hearted, loving, caring, intelligent and well mannered. You guys are not good together, you are GREAT together in fact FABULOUS TOGETHER and you both know it. THE DEVIL KNOW THIS FACT AND WOULD WORK HARD TO BRING DISHARMONY. Please don’t give him the chance. Mabel the keys to your home are in your hand and I am sure of your love for this genius. I also know AY loves you. Gisting less than 3 weeks ago he told me he loves you 120% and I teased him endlessly over this, calling him Mr Loverman in Shabbas voice. I love you guys and know we will smile at the end of this alleged storm. ❤#AyMabelForLife
AY and his wife got married in 2008 and they have a daughter together.
Jim Iyke hardly engages fans on his page, but the actor and businessman was forced to react after one of his followers called his instagram page boring.
“Oh lord! Your IG page is so fucking boring,” the frustrated follower said, “Imma have to unfollow you right so no need to block me asshole.” – the follower continued..
Upset by the unprovoked outburst, Jim Iyke proceeded to drag the follower using very terse words.
Today (February 23) Linda Ikeji posted a story of Kevin Hart getting his own day in the state of California in USA. The story popped up on Linda Ikeji’s Twitter feed and Praiz noticed it.
Praiz then expressed his thoughts about Linda Ikeji celebrating a foreign star when he was awarded with his own day in Minnesota and she did not blog about it.
“..and when A Nigerian gets his day In a foreign land it’s not news… God help us all” tweeted Praiz.
On Saturday, February 6, 2016 Praiz was recognized by the state of Minnesota. The Governor of the state, Mark Dayton officially declared February 6, as ‘Praise Adejo Day’.
“2 years ago I was in Minnesota on a vacation and I happened to go on a tour at the CAPITOL. It was an interesting experience. I also met some good people and made new friends. Today the Governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, has issued a proclamation to recognize me. I am very honored and humbled. I want to use this opportunity to say a big Thank You to to GOD almighty for ALL he has done for me , the State of Minnesota and Governor Mark Dayton. #kingsonly #RichAndFamous #winning #GodOverEverything #StayGrinding #Minnesota #Usa #minnesota” wrote Praiz on Instagram.
AY Makun has issued a statement reacting to rumours that his marriage is on the brink of collapse.
Meanwhile, It was also discovered that Mabel Makun had deleted her Instagram account. Now AY has reacted to the breakup stories that is all over the internet.
“Some blogs are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news… and it’s not entirely the bloggers fault, bad news gets higher ratings, travels faster and sells more than good news” wrote the 37-year-old comedian on Instagram.
“The reality is that you will continue to hear negative information from many sources against anything that showcases your blessings and pride.
“Gossip is just a tool to distract people who have nothing better to do from feeling jealous of those few who are still remaining in the institution called ‘Celebrity Marriage’ . It lies in our will to decide whether to discard them into the waste bin or record them into our brains!. The question is… whose report will you believe?
#Hisreportsaysiamfree #Hisreportsaysvictory #Hisreportsaysweareblessed #wecastandbind #prayfortheonesyoulove” he further wrote.
Apparently, with this statement, The Comedian didn’t deny or acknowledge the rumours going round.
Burna Boy shared a photo of a young curvy lady – Edith Williams as he celebrated her birthday and wished her many happy returns.
Though Burna Boy has never been publicly linked to any girl, except a lady who he claims to be his girlfriend and they’ve been together even before he became famous! We wonder what happened to that relationship!
Anyhu’s the Aristokrat singer captioned with a lovely birthday wish, and also revealed the Lady is the woman he’s gon marry.
Happy birthday to @edithwilliams The woman I’m probably gunna marry one day God willing. Love you nd hope u get everything u wish for in life. Kisses and [Love Emoji]
Bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, who stumbled on a photoshoot and got catapulted to stardom has garnered over twenty thousand followers on herInstagram page! Wow!
Here’s a photo of Olajumoke looking all fierce for a new photoshoot! Wow!
Following the recent Drama between Annie Idibia and Ayabime Okpoh (2face ex mistress that he allegedly Disflowered) that was luckily well controlled before it got out of hand, the Legendary singer has taken to his Instagram page to make his wife Annie his Woman Crush.
Recall Annie had taken to her Instagram page to warn the Law graduate of University of Lagos Akoka to leave her family alone. (Click here for full details)
It was also reported that the lady in question has been in the life of the singer long before he married Annie. It would seem 2face is dedicated to reaffirming who the number 1 woman in his life is.
We all love a good PR stunt. Admit it, we all do. From Cynthia Morgan’s horrendous smoking child photo, to Skiibii’s unforgivable death episode, PR stunts get us all riled up And also possesses the power to make people who actually fall for it a bit stupid. Just a bit.
Psquare are gods of PR stunt, cementing this position after they whipped up sentiments about their split in 2014, before running back together and conveniently releasing the album, ‘Double Trouble’.
Nigeria felt scammed as the twins announced the title, and many promised never again to go through the same brain-damaging and esteem-killing traumatic experience.
Now, Peter and Paul Okoye are currently aiming to do a double over fans, as they have escalated their old trick, throwing in other members of la familia – Jude Okoye, and Cynthia Morgan (who already has a knack for these things).
But we do know better. Right before they claim another victory over our intelligence, we have decided to come out and tell the world that WE KNOW!!!
And to rub it in, we have cooked up 5 creative album titles to save the twins the stress.
Why are we doing them this favor? Seeing that they have ploughed through our brains before and want another chance?
It’s because we are good guys, and that’s what good guys do.
1. Nwanne (Brother Jude)
This should be the perfect reconciliation album, and selling it with this title will be a no brainer. They simply say, it’s an album inspired and dedicated to the man who has been a father figure to them.
The same man that Peter Okoye allegedly wants his head on a platter of gold. Turns out reason prevailed over anger and they have a recorded album for him. That’s how to sell it.
2. Since Mama Die
“If their mother was alive, this drama wouldn’t be happening.”
That’s what everyone is saying, and the Okoye brothers might just decide to come through with it. Emotion sells, and this might just be the perfect title to inspire record sales.
3. Back To Jos
After so much battling in Lagos, the city where family values are eroded, and the pursuit of money makes men demons to their brothers, the Okoye brothers take a deserved trip to their roots in Jos.
They spend time together, remember the good old days before the money and the fame, and reunite.
This actually brought tears to my eyes.
4. Double Wahala
Psquare are cheesy. We know that, our mother knows that, our dog knows that, even our dead homies know that. Everyone knows that.
They would brilliantly name their album “Double Wahala”, making them the best creative twins in the history of Nigeria.
5. Unity
This speaks for itself. It shows strength in character, and points to all the good things of life. There would also be a title track with the chorus bearing the lyrics.
“Divided we fall, united we stand, yeyeyeyeyeyeyeye, my brother Jude, Peter and Paul, they be one no be three.
I had a divine dream last night, and Jesus has sent me with this message to you.
It was clear to see that our Lord and Saviour is deeply worried about His Nigerian Creation.
He had instructed me to tell you all, that Nigerians should NOT substitute prayers for hard work. The whole of chapter 2 of the Book of James corroborates this, especially verses 18, 20 and 26. It says faith (prayers, night vigils etc) without (hard) work is dead. No be me talk am o, na the same Bible wey una dey carry.
It was clear in the vision I had last night that Jesus is not happy with Nigerians. Most Nigerians now live in the church 24/7 from Monday toMonday, wives have abandoned their husbands for night vigils, everyone is praying for miracles and miracles and more miracles.
It’s either this or for God to strike their enemies dead and all those who steal their luck.
Jesus is so very upset with Nigerians’ prayer requests and shopping list, always calling His Name for the most trivial matters, things that would come to them naturally without sweat were they not a lazy and an unthinking bunch.
The one that really gets to Him, as He told me, is when some evil men and women parade themselves as God’s messengers deceive their congregation for their own personal aggrandisement, promising heaven, money, husbands, children and wives. Titus chapter 1:10 talks about this.
Fellow Nigerians, Jesus wants His good name back! Naijas have so bastardized the name. He wants Naijas to put the creative and entrepreneurial mind He gave them to work and stop chasing quick fixes. He wants an upgrading of our work ethic.
He wants to see genuine love for our neighbour’s, not lip or eye service kinda love.
He had asked me to warn those in leadership to be mindful of where they are stirring the country to or face His wrath.
He said this present administration has just a few good people in it but they must stand firm before they become polluted. Jesus said I should tell them that He’s giving them till the end of this year to make a meaningful impact otherwise….
Incase you’re wondering (like am still dazed myself) why its me Jesus should be talking to when we have the likes of Adeboyes, T,B Joshua, Pastor Kris Okotie, etc. Well, I was surprised too, and as if He read off my bewildered thoughts of “Why Me” on my face,
He just gave me this hard look and asked me to go to work at once, calling my attention to Matthew 7:21-23. Go and read it to see what it says.
As a matter of fact, at some point my thought was…does He want me to start a church, why is He entrusting this duty to me, abi Him want me to begin preach? Of course it’s Jesus now; so He knew what I was thinking and replied my inner thought saying as far as He’s concerned, I already have a church, a mega congregation of youth and families that I touch with my messages, that in case I don’t know, I am already preaching and this is why He came to me because He reckons that I have the platform He can use to get the word to the people.
Who then am I not to run the errand of Jesus? So I got up, and began to put pen to paper.
I’m not sure I have successfully communicated the disgust and disdain Jesus expressed when He spoke to me last night but am only hoping that this my gentle appeal to you all goes into the very fibre of your beings like a two-edged sword, and cause a true change of heart and attitude in all and sundry.
Jesus try o, Him still dey send message, if na me CharlyBoy, na hot koboko go land some people kini.
A new telecommunication industry report shows that Globacom has strengthened its position as the leader among the four major service providers in new data subscriber acquisition. The report covers data subscription activity in the last quarter of 2015.
An analysis of the report showed that it was only Globacom that had an increase in its internet subscriber figure in the last quarter of 2015. Globacom had 23,285,454 internet users in October, 24,952,559 in November and in December 25,082,066 subscribers which indicates an addition of 3.2m new internet subscribers in the quarter.
However, South African telecoms service provider, MTN, lost subscribers within the period just as its competitions Airtel and Etisalat. MTN had a total of 41,835,294 internet subscribers at the beginning of October 2015 had 39,924,737 data subscribers at the end of December, a loss of almost 2 million customers.
Airtel which began the quarter with 17,730,955 internet customers ended with 16,835,952, a loss of nearly 900,000 subscribers. Etisalat on its part also dropped in internet subscriber figure as it lost 408,282 internet customers, having begun the quarter with 15,598,070 data and ended it with 15,189,788.
This latest report comes just weeks after the same regulator named Globacom as the leader in new internet subscriber acquisition in the telecommunications industry in the third quarter of 2015.
The report stated that Globacom gained the highest number of internet users in September of 2015 with over a million new internet users on its network, up from 20,765,379 data users in August to 21,896,229 data users the following month. The figure showed an addition of 1,130,850 new internet subscribers which was much more than the total number of new internet users who joined the three other major telecom operators – MTN, Airtel and Etisalat. The three recorded a combined total of 716,450 new internet subscribers in September.
An industry source attributed Globacom’s rapid growth in data subscriber base in the third and last quarters of 2015 to its enhanced internet service delivery.
The company had also announced while launching its new data products that it had invested massivelyin upgrading its data infrastructure. The upgrade was supplemented by its extensive nationwide optic fibre infrastructure linked to its Glo 1 submarine cable which connects Nigeria to Europe, America and the rest of the world.
Globacom also rolled out mouth-watering internet packages which have a lot of appeal to data users. These include Free Tomorrow, Bumper Data offers, Campus Booster, Twin Bash and Weekend and Night packages.
Free Tomorrow gives back double the value of airtime a subscriber uses in a day for internet services, phone calls and SMS. This is re-credited to the subscriber’s phone by 12 midnight. Campus Booster on its part is a special data plan that allows students and others on campus to get up to eight times more data value whenever they use their Glo lines on campuses.
In the Bumper Data offers, subscribers get 1.5G for just N1000 and 4.5G for N2500. Similarly, a N3,000 data plan gives subscribers 6GB data valid for one month, while a N4000 data plan gives 9GB data plan valid for a month.
Also, Twin Bash offers subscribers the facility of recharging data directly from recharge cards in denominations of N200 to N5000. A customer who recharges with N200 gets 200 MB of data worth N800 and N200 worth of airtime free for voice calls. The Twin Bash recharge, which is the best deal for voice and data in Nigeria, can be subscribed to by dialing *223*pin#. The Twin Bash offer is also available on the N500, N1000 and N5000 data recharge plans.
