Association disassociate selves from porn movies shot in Makurdi…Read full details

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Benue Association of Movie Producers (AMP) and Actors Guide of Nigeria (AGN) have disassociated themselves from two pornographic movies recently shot in Makurdi.

The two movie productions; the “IPhone 7 Babes and Feast of Death”, were shot in locations within Makurdi in December 2016 by film producer, Derrick Walter of Nollyniz Gate Productions.
The associations on Saturday in Makurdi, condemned the content of the movie productions and said the actors that featured in them were not their members.

A joint statement by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the AMP and AGN, Rose Okwoli and Benjamin Ukwueze, respectively, described the productions as “archaic, barbaric, uncivilized , illegal and against acceptable moral and cultural norms which they are out to project”.

They also distanced themselves from the conduct and character of the artists shown in the obscene movies.

“They are not registered members of the bodies and the producer did not seek approval from AMP/AGN as is the usual practice for the production of the movies under reference.

“The associations strongly condemn the entire project; the abuse of professionalism exhibited by the producer, Mr Derrick Walter, owner of Nollyniz Gate Productions.

“We also condemn the desperation and profanity showcased by the so called artists in a bid to gain fame and popularity in the movie industry and the abuse of dignity and decency.
“The artists involved are not our registered members; the said producer did not seek the approval of AMP/AGN, none of the bodies gave approval for the production of such movies.”
They claimed to have been aware of the movies through various platforms on the social media and Internet.

The associations, however, assured that efforts were underway to correct the negative impact created by the movies in the state, adding that several vetting agencies were already contacted.
“We have already contacted the National Film and Video Censors Board, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Copyright Commission for necessary actions.”

They pledged to ensure the integrity and professionalism of all movies and actors involved in film production in the state, and urged all stakeholders to assist the Benue movie industry meet its set goals.

Saraki names Ndume chairman senate committee on INEC (Read full details)

Senate President Bukola Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki Thursday named former senate leader, Ali Ndume as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Saraki, who presided over plenary made the announcement few minutes after lawmakers concluded their debate on the 2017 budget.

It would be recalled that Ndume’s new position as chairman of INEC came sixteen days after he was removed by All Progressives Congress (APC), Caucus as leader of the Senate.

There was also a minor reshuffling, while new Senators who were recently sworn-in, clinched committee chairmanship positions.

Senator Magnus Abe (APC, Rivers South), who Rivers rerun election, was named to head a new Senate Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

Another Senator from Rivers State, Senator George Sekibo was named as chairman of the Senate committee on Interior. The committee has been without a head since the exit of its former chairman, Senator Olaka Nwogu, also from Rivers State.

Senator Atai Idoko who was sworn-in towards the end of 2016 and represents Kogi East in the Senate, was named to head a new committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Senator Abubakar Kyari, who hitherto, chaired the Senate committee on INEC, was named by Senate President to head the Defence committee. The leader of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, until his appointment, headed the Defence committee.

With the announcement of new committee heads, the total number of committee chairmen now stands at 68, from its earlier 66.

Saraki names Ndume chairman senate committee on INEC