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Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar
Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Halima Abubakar due to allegations of professional misconduct.
According to the AGN, Abubakar was found to be involved in activities deemed to be damaging to the reputation of Nollywood after a two-year undercover investigation.
In a statement released on Friday, the Guild confirmed her suspension and revealed that several other female members are currently under investigation.
This includes those mentioned in recent reports linking individuals to alleged dealings with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with the Guild’s secret panel continuing its inquiry.
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The Guild said it found the actress “guilty of spreading false information about fellow colleagues, associates, and patrons, including allegations of extramarital affairs with highly placed individuals”.
“Following the thorough investigative report by the Special Secret Investigation Panel set up to conduct an underground investigation into the activities of some blogs/bloggers since 2022.
“After two years of the investigations, the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information.
“Therefore, Halima Abubakar is hereby placed on indefinite suspension. She will face the National Disciplinary Committee to determine full punishment. And she’s not permitted to participate in any AGN and filming activities.
“However, some female members on the watch-list are being investigated by the secret panel, especially in the release of names purported to have had dealings with the Senate President.”
Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar
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Helen Paul excited receiving Georgia citizen award
Helen Paul excited receiving Georgia citizen award
The award certificate issued by Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, reads: “May this outstanding citizen be offered every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in her travels to other states, to nations beyond the borders of the United States of America, or wherever she may hereafter travel or reside. Thank you for your service to our state.”
A female Senator from Georgia, who presented the award, praised Helen Paul, who had recently completed training as Substitute Teacher, ‘as an asset to the people of Georgia’.
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She stated, “Everybody is touched by a professor or someone who creates an atmosphere for learning. Thank you so much for being a public servant to a point that you pour out so much to educate people.” Prof Helen, an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ambassador, earned the award shortly after joining a Nigerian delegation to observe the US presidential election won by former president Donald Trump.
Prince Ero, the CEO of Waterlight Initiative, was also part of the team.
Helen Paul excited receiving Georgia citizen award
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Why I married my husband – Mercy Aigbe
Why I married my husband – Mercy Aigbe
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has shared insights into her decision to marry popular movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz.
Speaking as a guest on Nollywood on Radio, Aigbe revealed that having a partner within the entertainment industry was a significant factor in her choice.
“One of the reasons I married him is that we’re both in the same industry,” Aigbe explained. “Together, we’re building a production empire. I just felt I needed someone in the industry to collaborate with, and it’s a good thing that he understands it too. Combining our strengths, the future looks promising.
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Aigbe’s 2023 cinema movie, Ada Omo Daddy, has already showcased the synergy between her and Adeoti, marking her successful cinema debut. Reflecting on the project’s reception, she said, “The feedback was amazing. I was a bit nervous as it was my first cinema debut, and there was heavy competition from established names in the cinema sector. But I was confident because I knew I had a sellable product.”
Aigbe also added that her intention is to be on all platforms she can make money from.
“I wont just be on cinemas I will be on all paltforms I can make money from”
Why I married my husband – Mercy Aigbe
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