Why All Nigerian Airports Are Not Certified —Investigation

Aviation industry regulator, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, is yet to certify any of the 22 airports in the country because the airports have been unable to meet the requirements on the regulator’s checklist particularly in the area of security and safety in the last 20 years.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that NCAA had never certified any airport in the country since 2006 when the law that gave it autonomy to certify airports in line with international regulations was promulgated.  A source close to the agency told our correspondents that none of the airports in the country was certified before NCAA’s autonomy. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the items on the checklist had to do with two major issues. They are security and safety. The security aspect has to do with control of access to the airport’s sterile areas or airside and the security of other major points like the catering departments, boarding gates, check-in points and perimeter fencing.  The safety aspect, on the other hand, has to do with runway light, taxi way light, approach light, fire station and airport emergency response system, among others.

GOSPEL SINGER PAYS TRIBUTE TO KENYA SHOOTING VICTIMS UK’s Sam Adebanjo debuts ‘Prayer for Africa’

UNITED KINGDOM – As the world continues to mourn the loss of more than 70 people killed in a mass shooting in Nairobi, gospel musician Sam Adebanjo is paying tribute with “Prayer for Africa.”

The song is written by award-winning MOBO nominee Sam Adebanjo and produced by

Grammy Award Nominees Steven Abramsamadu.

“The tragedy in Kenya has touched the lives of people around the world. Over the years and current we see civil war and war still going on in part of Africa,” Adebanjo says. “What Africa needs is prayer.”

Adebanjo hopes this song would encourage change and give people a sense of faith.

The Single is Available on sale now. People can check out iTunes, Amazon,Google play and all other major download sites.

All proceeds of this single will go to charity to help the family affected by the attacks and support other charities in Africa.

ADEBANJO & DESIRE TO WORSHIP GOD

Sam Adebanjo is the principal of this Urban Gospel singing team Desire to Worship God and has a passion to see change in the music industry. “I have seen the negative effect certain genre of music has had on many people I grew up with,” he says. This ultimately spurred a passion for "the lost" and the birth of Sam Adebanjo and DTWG.

Sam Adebanjo went from being a Muslim, homeless and trouble with the law, but he found God and made a 180-degree turn.

Sam Adebanjo and DTWG are becoming a household name in the UK Gospel Scene. It's not surprising with their rich harmonies, soulful arrangements and contagious melodies. Their songs are influenced by their experience of their daily walk with God.

Founded in 2003, they have many accomplishments under their belts. They have shared the stage withMary Mary, Emeli Sande, London Community Choir and many others. They have performed at celebrities wedding’s and events including BBC. It's clear to see that their music is well received by people of all walks of faith.

Other notable recognitions includes their 2011 appearance on the Channel 4 show Jamie Oliver's Christmas with Bells; receiving both a Praise-Tek Gospel Music Award in 2012 for Great Contribution to Gospel Music and taking home the BEFFTA Award 2010 for Best Gospel Act. Adebanjo and DTWG have also been nominated for Best Gospel Act in the following: Urban Music Award in 2010; theGospel Music Awards in 2009 and 2010; and the MOBO Award in 2009.

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Showbiz Celebrities Who Live In ‘1004 Estate’ …Tiwa Savage And Hubby, Tuface, Babyface, Uti Top List

Saying that the Nigerian music industry is now a hot cake for every musician who is able to register his or her tune in the minds of music lovers is like stating the obvious. But what makes news here is how most of these celebrities invest and live large on the wealth acquired from the industry.

Information has it that, another celebrity’s haven in Nigeria today is 1004 Estate, a luxury haven based in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Estate which is the largest single luxury high rise estate in sub Saharan Africa and comprises of over 1004 flats, including marionettes, studio apartments and more, was built by the federal government for the accommodation of exclusive members of the society who include senators and members of the house of representatives and was subsequently occupied by senior federal civil servants until its acquisition by 1004 Estate Limited for 7billion naira, according to report.

As private group investors whose objective is to make profit after investment irrespective of who is buying and where the money is coming from, we gathered that after the refurbishment of the estate, it became a hot cake for anyone who is financially buoyant and has interest. In this write up, ISAAC OGUNTOYE lists some of the celebrities who have made the place their home and others who have acquired permanent abodes in the Estate. Enjoy it…

Annie Macaulay & 2face Idibia

They are the latest couple in the music arena. The Africa's top music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia, well known as 2Face Idibia and his lovely actress wife, Annie Macaulay are currently enjoying their stay in an apartment in the Estate. The lovebirds are surely enjoying their union, which was finally legalized in April 2013 in a white wedding in Dubai.

We learnt 2face is not leaving any stone unturned as the gangling star invests most of his capital on property and part of the investment is the apartment he gave his wife in 1004 Estate. Meanwhile, we also gathered that the cool dude has over 14 apartments within the Estate which he rents out to people. Out of the 14 apartments, we learnt, was given to Dammy Krane who is signed under his record label and he gave one to his wife, Annie Macaulay.   

Tiwa Savage & Tee Billz

Tee Billz, with his bride who is the Marvin Records’ First Lady, Tiwa Savage, are both occupants in one of the apartments in the Estate. According to information, before their official marriage after dating for two years, the couple had been living together as husband and wife in the Estate. Also, we learnt that Tiwa has acquired an apartment in the Estate.

Alex Ekubo

Alex Ekubo, a one-time first runner-up in Mr. Nigeria contest, a model and an actor, is also a proud owner of an apartment in 1004 Estate. Ekubo, vibrant and young has appeared in some home videos as actor and has top class few modeling jobs as claimed.