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Gulder Ultimate Search: Innoson Motors Hands Over Winning Suv to Nigerian Breweries Plc
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Motors has handed over the winning SUV to Nigerian Breweries ahead of the final of the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12.
L-R: Chima Dim, Brand Manager, Gulder; Chukwuma Charles, Manager, Lagos Office, Innoson Motors, Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager Flavoured, Non-Lager And Craft, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Tayo Adelaja, Corporate Affairs Manager, Lagos, and Headquarters, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Olufunmilayo Ogunbodede, Senior Brand Manager, Gulder; At The Presentation Of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 Winner’ SUV to Nigerian Breweries Plc; in Lagos, Yesterday.
The winner of the survival reality TV will go home with N50 million worth of prizes which includes an SUV courtesy of Innoson Motors.
The Nigerian automobile company handed over the vehicle to Nigerian Breweries in fulfilment of its promise on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, and expressed satisfaction in being part of the return of Gulder Ultimate Search.
Obumneme Osigwe, who is the General Manager Sales of Innoson Motors said the indigenous automobile company was happy to be associated with the show, especially in rewarding excellent Nigerian youths.
He said: “Gulder Ultimate Search has provided a platform to recognize and reward outstanding and goal-driven Nigerian youths and we are happy to support them. We watched as young men and women competed as a team and as individuals and we are very proud of how their physical, mental, and intellectual abilities have come to play.
“The show celebrates the Nigerian spirit of resilience, hard work, and success and is an inspiration to millions of our youths. The positive reaction it has generated is a testament to its acceptance and reflection of the country’s values.”
Portfolio Manager Flavoured, Non-Lager, And Craft, Maria Shadeko, who received the vehicle on behalf of Nigerian Breweries said they were happy with the sponsorship and how the show has generated large followership since it hit the screen.
“We thank Innoson Motors for being a part of the much-anticipated return of the Gulder Ultimate Search Age of Craftsmanship. The show has been a success thanks to our sponsors and partners who played significant roles in its return.
The final episode of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 will air on DSTV Africa Magic Showcase channel 151, Africa Magic Family channel 154 and Africa Magic Urban channel 153 on Saturday, December 25 and Sunday, December 26 from 6pm to 7pm daily.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026.
NIPR
The event, earlier scheduled for December 7, 2025, was deferred to accommodate stakeholders whose observance of Christmas festivities had commenced earlier than expected.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Israel Opayemi, urged stakeholders to note the new date and prepare to participate in the ceremony.
He said the awards would motivate professionals, practitioners and scholars, while enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the public relations ecosystem and strengthening brand equity for all stakeholders.
Opayemi reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class award administration and ceremony, describing the PRICE Awards as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate and elevate outstanding individuals, campaigns and organisations shaping the public relations landscape across sectors.
The development of the PRICE Awards peaked in September 2025 when the NIPR President and Chairman, Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-man committee to organise the maiden edition. The inauguration followed the Council’s adoption of the report of a technical team tasked with establishing the awards.
Netflix has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion, a move analysts say will reshape the global entertainment industry.
Netflix
The deal, which includes Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Games, was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares for each WBD share.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the acquisition as “a defining moment” for the streaming giant, noting that the company intends to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations while expanding its production capacity.
“By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies with Netflix’s culture-defining titles, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling,” Sarandos said.
The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, following the planned spin-off of WBD’s TV networks division, Discovery Global, in 2026. Netflix projects annual cost savings of $2–3 billion by the third year after completion and expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share by year two.
Industry groups, including the Directors Guild of America and Cinema United, have raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters, while regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal over antitrust issues. Netflix has pledged to continue supporting theatrical releases, with Warner Bros.’ cinema commitments running through 2029.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hailed the agreement, saying it “combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love.”
Observers note that the acquisition comes 15 years after former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes dismissed Netflix as “the Albanian army,” underscoring the dramatic shift in the entertainment landscape.
A major shake‑up rocks viewers and subscribers of DSTV/GOTV as many channels are set to shut down and be removed on January 1, 2026.
The trigger for the upcoming shut‑down is a breakdown in negotiations between the owners of multiple global channels and the pay‑TV operator.
As of December 2025, the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and DStv/GOtv has expired and the two parties have not reached a renewal agreement.
Without a new carriage/distribution agreement, the channels belonging to WBD risk being pulled off the DStv/GOtv line‑up.
This is the most significant content cutback the service has seen in years.
The affected channels are:
Discovery Channel
TLC
Cartoonito
Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
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