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Lawmakers To Implement Pay As You Go For DSTV Subscription

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Multichoice Limited, the operators of DSTV Nigeria have been handed down a marching order by the House of Representatives to implement the Pay As You Go (PAYG) Tarrif in Nigeria and to reverse its recent price hike.

This was contained in a resolution laid down by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the non-implementation of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Tarriff led by Senator Unyime Idem on October 12, 2020.

Multichoice’s DSTV which made its first appearance before the Committee after the Committee was inaugurated by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, to explain what the House terms “unnecessary exploitation of Nigerians” in their (DSTV’s) unwillingness to implement a Pay As You Go Tarrif was led by the Managing Director, John Ugbe.

Senator Idem who said there is a clarion call by Nigerians and stakeholders within the broadcast industry for a change in the price regime of all Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) and Direct-To-Home (DTH) providers from the present one bundle system to pay-as-you–go/pay-per-view/pay-per-watch that is daily, weekly or monthly mandated the CEO of the Company, John Ugbe to meet with the Board of Directors, develop a blueprint for the implementation and get back to the Ad-Hoc Committee within the shortest possible time.

He reiterated that the Committee will only and always work in the interest of Nigerians and that Pay As You Go for Nigerians is non-negotiable.

Idem, who Represents Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency lamented that while Members of the National Assembly and other highly placed Nigerians can afford to pay for the services of DSTV at any rate, it will be the height of insensitivity to allow majority of Nigerians who are still struggling to meet up with the demands of their daily living to be subjected to such treatment by any Organisation.

He berated the Managing Director of the Company for superintending over such exploitation of Nigerians as a Nigerian.

“It is in this vein that we have to listen to the plight of Nigerians by living up to our constitutional responsibilities as stipulated in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended for the full implementation of Pay-As-You-Go model across Nigeria”

“We are also of the opinion that MultiChoice, the owners of DSTV is not sensitive to the plight of Nigerians at large for increasing the tariff of their various bouquet and anchoring that on VAT increment from 5% to 7.5% where in the real sense most of its bouquet price tariff is more than the 2.5% increment, unlike many other companies both local and international that are providing palliative measures to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic”

Responding, Mr John Ugbe who unsuccessfully could not justify the price hike and the non-implementation of PAYG promised to meet with the Board of Directors of the Company and report to the Committee as soon as possible.

Rep Idem while letting down the resolution after a voice vote by Members of the Committee said the mandate of the committee is simple; the full implementation of the Pay-As-You-Go/Pay per View/pay per watch model in Nigeria

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Billionaire Socialite, E-Money To Take Full Responsibility Of Junior Pope’s Sons

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Nigerian socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, recently expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of his late friend, Junior Pope, who passed away in a drowning accident.

In a heartfelt note, E-Money mourned the loss of the Nollywood star and pledged to take care of Junior Pope’s three sons, making them part of his family. This gesture of generosity and support has touched many hearts, raising questions about the importance of friendship and community support in times of grief.

In his post, He wrote;

“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, “NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM,” and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ” – E-Money

E-money’s post

God bless him as he keeps his promise.

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Nollywood Producer And Former Boss To Junior Pope, Tchidi Tchikere Pens Down Emotional Tribute To The Late Actor

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Legendary Nollywood director and producer Tchidi Tchikere has penned down an emotional message for late Junior pope

He wrote;

“My boy. My son . Adieu. I feel like a man who has lost a son. You came to dance in my music video. I paid you and you said ‘Thank you sir’ I was touched by your gratefulness and I asked my production manager to call you back. I took your number and told you I d push your career cos out of all the people I paid that day you were the only one who said THANK YOU. So one month later and after auditions , I cast in a leading role in the movie DEEPER THAN FACES. I surrounded you with established actors like Tonto Dikeh. Uche Elendu and the legend Uncle Pete Edochie. Cos I knew casting you among them would make you fly. And fly you did. I carried your career AMAKA MUSTAPHA. BE NOT AFRAID. NEW JOY etcetera, and you kept flying.

“Others began to cast you and I was happy watching you grow. Casting you as Churchill son of legendary actor Kanayo O Kanayo in GLOBACOM’s sitcom Professor Johnbull was one of the best decisions of my career because again you showed your versatility.

“I don’t know how this happened, it s only God that knows, JP, for me you are not dead, you have only gone to another level. That is the only way I can cope with this terrible news. We will keep holding the flag until we meet again”.

Junior Pope and four other crew members died during a boat accident on their way to a movie location on the 10th of April 2024. His death is still a huge shock.

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Crossdresser, Bobrisky Sentenced To Six Months In Prison For Money Mutilation

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Recall that on April 5th, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count charge ranging from Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering.

The court, however, dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him for Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime. The court also ordered that he be remanded in EFCC detention in Lagos.

Bobrisky leaving the court Premises

First photos of Bobrisky as he leaves the courts premises with his luggage after his sentencing earlier today.

The popular cross dresser has been jailed for six months with no option of fine by Abimbola Awogboro, A judge of the federal high court in Lagos, over Abuse of Naira.

The controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky alao confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday. He clearly stated that he is a “Man”

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