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PMAN Plateau State host executive lunch, award impact makers

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The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Plateau State Chapter held a meeting with both the former and newly appointed executives, lunch and award presentation at the Old Government House Auditorium

In his welcoming address, PMAN Governor, Amb. Comr. Humphrey Iroegbu (Color), expressed his gratitude to all attendees and introduced the Executives, Past Leaders, Stakeholders, and well-wishers present at the gathering.

Amb. Comr. Humphrey encouraged the executives to be sworn-in, charged them to demonstrate dedication and maintain a positive mindset in their efforts to propel the union to greater heights.

He also took a moment to appreciate the past Leaders who have made a positive impact on the union, including those who have passed away, such as Comr. El Sadik Yola and others.

Comr Humphrey also commiserates with the families of the victims of the recent attacks in some villages of Mangu, Riyom, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and many others

“PMAN Plateau State Chapter is planning on holding a peace walk among entertainers to show its concern”.

The ceremony continued with the swearing-in (Oath of Allegiance) of new executives to fill vacant positions, presided over by J.S Iliya ESQ.

Comr. Peter Iorakpu, PMAN Plateau State Head of Projects, presented an overview of the union’s ongoing projects and provided insight into PMAN’s biometric registration process, highlighting its benefits and how individuals can register.

The event also featured the presentation of awards to individuals who have made significant contributions, past leaders of PMAN Plateau State Chapter, esteemed business outfits, and representatives from the Plateau State Government.

Comr. Deshe Christopher Hannaniah (Christye Deshe), PMAN State Secretary, shared notable achievements of PMAN Plateau State Chapter under the leadership of Amb. Comr. Humphrey Iroegbu (Color). These accomplishments included fostering unity within the industry, establishing a better relationship with the government, reorienting and sensitizing media houses and social media platforms, renovating the PMAN Secretariat, and actively participating in the Biometric Registration introduced by PMAN National, which resulted in registering about 235 new members free of charge.

Representing the awardees, Comr. Sak Solo lauded the current PMAN Governor and the incoming executives. She encouraged the new team to make sacrifices for the union’s success, pursue further knowledge, maintain ethical practices, and support one another.

Tunde, a banker with First Bank, addressed the challenges faced by entertainers, particularly musicians, and emphasized the importance of utilizing social media to attract investors. He encouraged collaboration with the government to host events that promote the state and attract investors. Tunde also suggested innovative marketing, sales strategies, advertising, and online courses to enhance success in the music industry.

Mr. Yakubu Azi Bulus, from Plateau State Minister of Tourism, represented the State Government and expressed his admiration for the union’s efforts on the plateau. He encouraged the executives to collaborate with the government and propose ideas that would mutually benefit both the Government and the union.

The virtual presence of PMAN President, Comr. Pretty Okafor, brought words of happiness, appreciation, and encouragement to the executives, urging them to maintain their passion and unity while continuously generating ideas to advance the union.

Also the virtual presence of one the former leaders who now base in the US, Comr Larry Zuka also encourage the excos and was happy to be recognized after a long time

The event witnessed the presence of numerous impact makers, stakeholders in the entertainment industry, and representatives from media houses, including PRTV, Jay FM, and many others.

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Lagos Police Arrest 4 Notorious Eiye Cultists in Egbeda Initiation Raid

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected notorious cultists linked to a series of violent crimes and cult-related activities within Alimosho and its environs.

The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Nurudeen Ganiu, 38-year-old Oluwaleke Fagbula, 41-year-old Emmanuel Silas, and 41-year-old Nurudeen Abdullahi, were apprehended during a midnight initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos State.

Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives launched a covert raid that disrupted the ring and led directly to their capture.

During the successful operation, law enforcement officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size pistol, one English Beretta pistol loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition, and a jackknife.

Further investigation by the Command revealed that one of the apprehended suspects is a notorious gang kingpin who was rusticated from a university in Ogun State in 2022 due to his involvement in cult activities. Police findings established that the gang has been deeply involved in local thuggery and has consistently terrorized residents of Egbeda and neighboring communities.

The suspects confessed to being active members of the Eiye Confraternity, a notorious secret cult group. Their standard mode of operation involved using motorcycles to launch swift attacks on unsuspecting members of the public and disrupting social gatherings at gunpoint.

The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift tactical response during the midnight raid. Reassuring residents of the state, the Commissioner emphasized that the Command remains steadfast in its resolve to combat cultism and eliminate violent crimes across Lagos. Members of the public were urged to stay vigilant and continue assisting law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities through the Command’s dedicated emergency lines.

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Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites

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Have you ever had the desire to see Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey square off over a moderately suspenseful card game? If so, you are in luck.

Silicon Valley’s leaders are rushing to embrace the power of media for the purposes of marketing and political capital. Now, in a sign of the times, Founders Fund, the venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, has launched its own game show.

“MAFIA the GAME,” will apparently be an ongoing thing, where prominent tech luminaries get together and face off over a game of cards (the show is named after the party-game favorite).

The spectacle is moderated by Pirate Wires editor Mike Solana (who is also the chief marketing officer at Founders Fund). The debut episode includes a who’s who of players — Sam Altman; Palmer Luckey; Bryan Johnson, the famed biohacker who will (according to him) live forever; and Moxie Marlinspike, the founder of encrypted chat app Signal.

“I’m so f*cking bored with VC content,” Solana told Newcomer, which originally reported the show’s existence. “There has to be a more interesting way to get to know someone, and I think that this is a way more interesting way to get to know someone.”

TechCrunch reached out to Founders Fund for more information on the program.

In many ways, having a reality-TV-esque platform is just good business these days. The internet has turned the world into a population of chronic media consumers, and the average American spends around 2.5 hours on social media per day. Much of that time is spent scrolling through an endless flood of advertising-laced memes and videos.

In the modern era, the road to power and influence is paved with infotainment.

Companies and executives have sought to take advantage of this new reality in different ways. OpenAI recently raised some eyebrows when it procured TBPN, the buzzy founder-led podcast. Meanwhile, a number of tech’s most prominent players have leveraged virality to their advantage. Johnson, for instance, has managed to grow his following through a very active (and quite bizarre) social media presence. Elon Musk, meanwhile, has also managed to leverage his public persona to go viral (although arguments could be made that his online presence has sometimes hurt rather than helped his businesses).

This trend has also spread to the startup space, where people like Cluely CEO Chungin “Roy” Lee have demonstrated the power of being a one-man viral hype machine.

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