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  • Court sets December 17 for suit to wind up BBNaija sponsor Payporte

    A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday fixed December 17 for hearing a winding-up petition filed by Vacant Board Limited against sponsors of this year’s Big Brother Naija (BBN) show, Payporte Global System Limited.

    Justice Ayokunle Faji fixed the date for hearing after granting a motion by the respondent seeking to regularise its processes.

    At the hearing, Mr Yemi Fajuyitan appeared for the petitioner, while Mr Ovoke Borlokor appeared for the respondent.

    Borlokor informed the court of his motion seeking an extension of time to file his reply to the petition.

    This application for regularisation was not opposed by counsel to the petitioner, who also informed the court that he had filed his written replies as well as counter affidavits.

    Justice Faji granted the application for the regularisation and fixed December 17 for hearing of the suit.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the petitioner had filed a debt recovery suit against Payporte before a Lagos High Court in 2015.

    The court, in its judgment delivered on May 27, 2016, awarded N23.1 million against Payporte, in favour of the petitioner.

    The petitioner recalled that on February 27, last year, the respondent made a part-payment of N5 million, leaving a balance of N17.1 million, which it failed to liquidate till date, despite several demand letters.

    It filed a winding-up petition before the Federal High Court on December 29, last year, asking it to wind up the company.

    Also, in its notice of preliminary objection on April 25, the respondent challenged the jurisdiction of the court to entertain or even hear the petition.

    The counsel to the respondent, Mr Ogedi Ogu, averred that the petition for winding-up failed to comply with the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of the Companies Winding-Up Rules, 2001.

    The lawyer argued that no summons was filed by the petitioner, issued or sealed in respect of the said petition, adding that the failure rendered the petition null and void.

    He said the failure of the petitioner to file and serve the summons before the commencement of the winding-up suit robbed the court of the jurisdiction to hear the suit, as same cannot be competently activated in the petition as presently constituted.

    Payporte contends that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the petitioner’s suit.

    The company said it is defective, bad in law, null and void and constituted an abuse of court process.

    It averred that the winding-up suit be dismissed with substantial costs awarded against the petitioner.

  • NFF signs partnership agreements with TGI Group, PayPorte

    NFF signs partnership agreements with TGI Group, PayPorte

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has signed partnership agreements with two companies, Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group and PayPorte for the sponsorship of the Super Eagles.

    The partnership which will last three years will make TGI Group’s products, such as Big Bull Rice, Chivita, Hollandia Yoghurt and Renew Starch, the official food of the Super Eagles.

    The agreement with the PayPorte on the other hand will make the company the official online shop for sales of Eagles’ jerseys for the next three years.

    Signing the agreement on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Executive Director of TGI Group, Onyekachi Onubogu, noted that football is a unifying factor in Nigeria.

    Onubogu, who represented the TGI Group Managing Director, Rahul Savara, said: “We are enormously ecstatic to come on board as supporters of the Nigerian national football teams.

    “The sponsorship is a further demonstration of the commitment of our business to the development of Nigeria in all facets.

    “We strongly believe in our investments in the agricultural value chain and its impact on the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

    “And this new partnership we are starting with the NFF will allow us to expand our footprints to the development of football in the country.

    “We are resolutely committed to increasing our investments in the Nigerian economy, increasing employment and local content while supporting the communities we operate in.”

    The Chief Executive Officer of PayPorte, Eyo Bassey, said his company decided to partner with NFF as its own Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy.

    Bassey, who signed the agreement on behalf of his company, said his company intended to create an authentic and internationally accepted platform, where Nigerians can access sports merchandise.

    “This is a strategic partnership, as we are the preferred e-commerce company in this part of the world.

    “We have come to associate with NFF to reach out to our customers. We want to assist NFF to promote grassroots football in Nigeria,” Bassey said.

    The NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, signed the two agreements on behalf of NFF.

    Pinnick said the private sector partnership with NFF was borne out of the transparent ways his board members had handled football affairs so far.

    “The opportunity to have the support of TGI Group and the reward for the “Man of the Match” award will have a huge benefit for the team to achieve our goals.

    “We also talk a lot about creating memories and no doubt working with TGI Group will create some fantastic memories,” Pinnick said.

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  • I am Payporte ambassador – Soma

    One of the housemates evicted long before the grand finale on Sunday, Soma said he had gotten an ambassadorial contract with Payporte, an online store and sponsor of the 2017 Big Brother Naija ‘See Goobe.’

    The singer and son of a pastor said this in a short video clip shown during the finale of the reality TV show on Sunday.

    Other evicted housemates also said they were busy with some projects they got involved in after leaving the house.

    While Miyonse said he was still considering offers from different quarters, CocoIce said she had done a movie and currently in a location for another movie.

    Tintalltony said he had gotten two offers so far but he was still hoping to get more.

    While some said they got a lot of offers, others said they were working on various projects ranging from movies, music to music videos.

    From the Ikeja Viewing Park, where all the evicted housemates and other fans converged for live coverage of the finale, Uriel said, she was not happy to have left the house when she was evicted

    A popular TV personality, Danrele Odum said “the Big Brother Naija show shut down social media, it was always trending.”

    At the grand finale, Efe, an economics graduate who got 57.61 per cent of votes was crowned winner of the 2017 edition of the show.

    Bisola won the ONE Campaign Prize and would join the organisation at the United Nations Assembly to speak on girl-child education later this year.

    Tboss on the other hand won the Payporte Arena Prize challenge of N500,000.

    The 11 week reality show show started on Jan. 22 with the unveiling of the 14 housemates.

    The housemates were CocoIce, Efe, Marvis, Bisola, Marvis, Uriel and Tboss

    Others were Soma, Miyonse, Gifty, Bally, TinTallTony, Bassey and Debie-Rise.

    However, two fake housemates that were sent into the house to spice up the show. They were Jon Ogah and Ese Eriata.

    By the tenth week, nine of the real and the two fake housemates were already evicted from the house, leaving the top five for the grand finale.

    The top five were Efe, Bisola, Marvis, Tboss and Debie-Rise.

    Among the top five, three, Marvis, Debie-Rise and Tboss were evicted early from the house on Sunday, leaving Bisola and Efe to contend for the grand prize.

    Efe was ultimately crowned, with Bisola the first runner up.

    The last time Big Brother Naija was organised was in 2006 when Katung emerged winner.

     

  • #BBNaija: Fans fault Kemen’s disqualification

    #BBNaija: Fans fault Kemen’s disqualification

    Following the disqualification of Kemen (Ekemini Ekerete), one of the housemates from the ongoing Big Brother Naija (#BBNaija) reality TV series for sexual assault, fans and viewers of the show on Monday took to social media to share their views on the issue.

    Kemen, a fitness instructor was disqualified from the #BBNaija for sexually harassing another housemate, Tboss.

    According to Ekan Damie, a viewer “for the first time, I actually decided to watch on YouTube to see what warranted eviction since I know immoral acts have always been condoned in the show before now.

    “I totally see nothing wrong in what Kemen did based on the values of the show.

    “If they allow opposite sex to creep into or share bed, I see no reason why touching is not possible besides the lady in question neither cautioned him or complained to big brother in any diary section.

    “And for those questioning my morality, we are talking of an immoral show here not project fame or ultimate search,

    “So all of you taking bout Kemen being immoral on big brother please, what else is he to be? a business analyst?

    “Silence means consent if TBoss did not show her displeasure in words or in action, the eviction was a huge misconception as d guy did put it, “he said.

    Another big brother fan, David Que said “It is now clear to me that this world has really become very decadent.

    “How on planet earth can Payporte and BBA expect any individual to have high morals whilst under the influence of alcohol.

    “Many have ended up raping woman because of alcohol, many get into fights, many express all the suppressed feelings that have been locked up inside, some sleep in gutters and bare floors.

    “Some can’t even ask a woman out until they are intoxicated. Given the same opportunity most will choose differently if they weren’t intoxicated. BB naija is such a waste of valuable time.

    Femi Adelaja said; “The organisers are a disgrace and are insincere maggots. How can they be talking about morals when they allow housemates sleep together, where is the morals there?

    “Yes, Kemen was creepy, which I am totally against, but if Tboss had real issues with it, they would have just settled it amicably.

    “Though I don’t like Kemen, but this was honestly unfair to him. I mean they are adults who can resolve this kind of thing amicably, “another fan said.

    Kemen touched TBoss while she was sleeping, causing outrage from Big Brother Naija fans.

    Displeased with Kemen’s action, “Biggie” owner of the #BBNaija house noted that the move was not mutual, adding that his action was an infringement of TBoss’ right.

    Reacting to Kemen’s action, Payporte, an official sponsor of the reality show, released a statement on social media network, Instagram, condemning the act.

    The statement reads: “an official statement from Payporte on the incident between Kemen and TBoss:

    “Hello everyone, based on last night’s footage of Kemen making sexual moves on TBoss which sparked a large outrage, we will like to make our stance known on this matter.

    “Payporte is strongly against sexual harassment and perversion and we strongly condemn Kemen’s actions.

    “We believe individuals whether under influence of alcohol or being sober, should have hive morals.

    “We will be taking a decisive action on this. We will be updating you shortly“. The statement added.

    Mixed reactions have trailed the eviction of Kemen, who was sent away from the Big Brother Naija house, after he was caught on tape fondling Tboss without her consent.

    The show which is hosted by former Big Brother contestant, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has seen five contestants (Soma, Miyonse, Cocoice, Ese and Jon) evicted from the house.

    The show which will run for 11 weeks, is broadcasting live in 45 countries from Nigeria through East, West and Southern Africa on DStv on channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 24/7.

    The would-be winner of the reality show will leave the house with N25 million and a brand new Kia Sorento car.

     

  • BBNaija: Very generous Big Brother

    BBNaija: Very generous Big Brother

    Arena, cleaned. Entire House, cleaned. And with nothing else on their minds except rest and food, the Housemates gathered around the dining table playing a game of cards while they waited for Uriel’s cooking.

    Big Brother called Captain Efe into the Diary room and a new brief was issued.

    34_paypote_gather_004_preBiggie’s unhappiness with the attitudes of the Housemates was very evident in the Brief. The Housemates have gotten very complacent in their everyday lives, and their unsanctioned alliances seemed to be their number one distraction from the main objective and the Task today was meant to help them refocus their eyes on the prize.

    Biggie also warned that so many House rules had been broken, so the Housemates needed to pull their socks up and stop making demands like little children. Biggie also demanded they be more prudent and cautious in their daily use of water and food stuff as no wastage of food or anything else was allowed or permitted in the Big Brother House.

    The icing on the cake was when Biggie informed the Housemates that they have not only lost their weekly wager, but they have also lost their weekly Payporte wardrobe shopping benefits too.

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  • 10 Reasons Big Brother Naija is truly a Nigerian show

    10 Reasons Big Brother Naija is truly a Nigerian show

     

    It is no longer news that the return of lifestyle reality show, Big Brother Nigeria,  rechristened Big Brother Naija, is being hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Many have asked; how patriotic is a Nigerian show held in another country? Reasons have been given by promoters of the show on why it is economically wise to record the show from a long time purpose-built facility, given the poor infrastructures in Nigeria and the epileptic power supply that leaves organisers at the mercy of power generating sets and expensive diesel.

    Here are 10 reasons why, despite odds, hosting the show from Johannesburg does not make it less a Nigerian event.

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    1. The twelve housemates are Nigerians selected from the six geo-political zones.

    2. The popular Big Brother Voice is that of a Nigerian.

    3. Series Director, Gbenga Kayode is a Nigerian and Nigeria-trained.

    4. Head of content and about nine other members of his team are Nigerians.

    5. Title sponsor, Payporte is a Nigerian online retail company.

    6. Foods, drinks, fabrics, decors, props are largely from Nigeria.

    7. English, pidgin, and other Nigerian languages are permitted in the show.

    8. Nigeria’s major language interpreters have been engaged on the show

    9. Winner’s monetary prize of 25 million is in Naira

    10. Show is reaching more subscribers in Nigeria with the inclusion of GOtv channel.

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  • Big Brother Naija:12 housemates make dramatic entry

    Big Brother Naija:12 housemates make dramatic entry

    With each man and woman trying to  create a lingering first impression, 12 young Nigerians, Sunday night,  made a dramatic entry into the Big Brother Naija house, making a stop on the ceremonial stage where the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu prodded them a little on their expectations and game plans.

    The crowd of Nigerians at the Red Pepper studio, Johannesburg, where the show is being recorded, added verve to the night of revelations, as fans were eager to know which celebrity was among the contestants.

    It happened that a few guys like Thintalltony,  a popular dancer; CocoIce, a burgeoning female rapper and Bisola,  a notable actress in a Web series titled ‘Skinny Girl in transit’  were among the pick.

    There was also Efe, an indigene of Delta State who came with the naughty/comic character associated with Warri boys. He was the last to enter the house, giving the show the desired climax.

    The other housemates include, Bally, Gifty, Kemen,  Marvis, Miyonse,  Soma, TBoss and Uriel.

    Some of the housemates
    Some of the housemates

    The ceremony was spiced up with musical performances by K9, an RnB vocalist, the self acclaimed Mama Africa, Yemi Alade and Highlife crooner, Flavour N’abania.

    Yemi and Flavour both hit the stage twice during the show.

    As usual of twists on Big Brother shows, Biggie announced to fans that instead of the eviction which the housemates believe will see the exit of one of them this Sunday, two additional housemates will be added to the show.

    In a dramatic irony, the contestants will play for ‘likes’, in which two housemates with the least number of ‘likes’ will exit in a false elimination exercise that will proceed next Sunday’s surprise.

    The would-be winner will leave the house with N25 million and a brand new Kia Sorento.

    Tagged ‘See Gobbe’,  housemates are expected to showcase their own unique brand as a Nigerians.

    The 11 weeks of twists, turns, laughter and tears that the show is made of started last night, broadcasting live in 45 countries from Nigeria through East, West and Southern Africa on DStv on channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 24/7.

    Headline sponsor of the show is Nigeria’s online retail store, PayPorte.

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    BBN house
  • PayPorte donates to Malkohi IDPs in Yola

    PayPorte donates to Malkohi IDPs in Yola

    TO mark its first anniversary, PayPorte-Africa’s preferred retail online store, has donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Malkohi Camp, Yola, Adamawa State

    Presenting the materials, the Managing Director/CEO of PayPorte Global Systems, Mr. Eyo Bassey, said the company reached out to the IDPs to mark its one year of operations.

    “We are in Yola to commiserate with our brothers and sisters who have been displaced by challenges of insurgency in the North East. As Payporte, we are marking our one year anniversary but instead of a jamboree celebration in Lagos, we decided to come to Yola to celebrate with the IDPs,” Bassey said.

    He urged other outfits to extend a similar gesture to the IDPs, adding that government should not be left alone to handle the problem.

    Also speaking, Head, Corporate Strategy for PayPorte, Mrs. Irene Kayoma, expressed happiness with the warm reception received by the team from the IDPs on arrival.

    “As a mother, it was a welcome idea when PayPorte decided to go the route of a charitable cause by making donations to one of the IDP camps.

    “It is particularly disheartening to see how people – especially children, have been adversely affected by the terror of insurgency. I appeal to other organisations to also reach out to these displaced persons,” she said.

    Also present at the ceremony was Brand Ambassador for PayPorte, Tayo Faniran, who expressed his joy at being a part of the kind gesture by PayPorte.

    “This has been a very humbling and eye opening experience for me. Being a part of a humanitarian effort like this is an experience I will not forget in a long time,”he enthused.

    Receiving the items, the NEMA official in-charge of Malkohi Camp, Mr AbdulAzeezAfunku, lauded the company for the gesture and assured that the items, which comprised clothing, foot wears and detergents among others, would be judiciously utilised.

    Speaking on behalf of the IDPs, Mr Nicholas Samuel expressed their appreciation and thanked the company for the timely assistance coming few days after an unfortunate blast rocked the camp. Samuel also thanked NEMA and other national and international organisations that have been working round the clock to ensure that the IDPs enjoy their stay in the camp.

  • How to drive internet penetration, by Payporte

    The Managing Director, PayPorte Global System, Eyo Bassey, has stressed the need to do more by both the private and public sectors of the economy to drive internet penetration in the country to boost the growth of e-commerce and job creation.

    He said pursuant to this, Payporte, a leading online shopping portal is giving away free internet to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians on the Airtel network. According to him, it has been made possible through Opera’s Sponsored Web Pass, which enables brands to sponsor no-cost internet access through mobile operators to provide customers with easy-to-understand methods of accessing the net.

    According to a research firm, Ipsos, Nigeria is taking the lead in Africa in terms of online shopping uptake with over half of internet users having engaged with online shopping portals. However, data usage in Nigeria remains low when compared to mobile penetration.

    He said initiatives such as this aim to provide a free taste of the internet for those who do not regularly go online.

    Payporte is sponsoring 100,000 days of free internet every month for six months.

    He said: “E-commerce is revolutionising the way many Nigerians shop. We at Payporte are thrilled to provide free internet to current and future online shoppers and give them a taste for everything the internet has to offer.”

    VP Africa, Opera Software, Richard Monday, said: “Opera Software strives to pioneer solutions that facilitate low or no-cost access to mobile internet. We’re excited to work with Payporte and our operator partners in Nigeria to help bring more people online.”

    Airtel Nigeria subscribers can find the free pass by going to webpass.opera.com.

     

  • Payporte unveils BBA’s Tayo, Toke Makinwa as brand ambassadors

    Payporte unveils BBA’s Tayo, Toke Makinwa as brand ambassadors

    For the much-celebrated first runner-up in the last edition of Big Brother Africa reality show, Tayo Faniran, the dividends of his stewardship in the house is beginning to materialize, as online retail shopping brand, Payporte Global Systems Limited, has picked him as one of its brand ambassadors.

    This feat followed the model’s appointment by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a youth ambassador.

    Tayo, who was presented to the press by the management of Payporte, at the Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland, Lagos, Tuesday, has a female co-ambassador, in popular on-air-personality, Toke Makinwa, who is the model of the currently running Payporte TVC.

    Tayo and Toke, by their appointments, are expected to use their popularity in the society and traffic on the social media, to position the brand in the minds of their fans; identified as youths, urban professionals and mature adults in the society, as well as engender their patronage of the brands’ wares.

    It is the first time since the brand berthed in Nigeria, that it is signing brand ambassadors.

    Speaking at the event, Payporte’s MD/CEO, Mr. Eyo Bassey, said he is optimistic that Tayo and Toke will impact on the brand positively.

    According to him, “Payporte is very happy with its choice of ambassadors and very excited about this new journey. We are a fast growing online business with the young, urban professionals and mature adults as our target audience and our brand is strongly committed to delivering best services; we are very confident Toke and Tayo will do an exemplary job in not just retaining our brand values but in also promoting those values.”

    Talking about their new endorsements, the celebrities expressed their enthusiasm, promising to help to grow the brand. “We are very excited and look forward to an amazing business, yet friendly partnership with Payporte.”

    Payporte launched in 2012 and caters to a wide variety of customers, providing an ever expanding offering of products which include; fashion and accessories for men, women and kids, furniture, foot wear, home appliances, furniture, trendy gadgets, electronics and lots more.

    The brand also offers what is known as ‘Affiliate Program’ and has presence in five African countries; Egypt, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya and two offices in  Nigeria – Lagos and Abuja.