Comfort and elegance define my style — Joan Ibuzo
When Joan Ibuzo set out to study Economics at the University of Sokoto, somewhere at the back of her mind, she knew she would one day have to pursue her passion-fashion. After a stint in the bank, the mother of three, joined Silverbird Productions as pageant manager during the reign of MBGN Agbani Darego, who later became Miss World.
GNU: A necessity or jamboree?
GIVEN the support he got from 44 out of the country’s 63 political parties, on his way to a resounding victory at the April 16 presidential elections, President Goodluck Jonathan is considering an all-inclusive cabinet or Government of National Unity (GNU) with members drawn from the leading opposition parties in the country.
Nigerian players strong, aggressive – Ghana coach
Ghana coach, David Duncan was listless after seeing his Black Stars team go down 1-2 to Nigeria in the semi final of the 2011 WAFU CUP tournament, Thursday. He spoke after the match.
Only riggers will join Fed Exco – Balarabe Musa
ONLY opposition parties which connived with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in “rigging” the April elections are jostling for positions in the next federal cabinet, according to former Kaduna governor and gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, in Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa.
Okorocha shocks Ohakim, imposes embargo on Imo govt accounts
The out-going Imo State administration has expressed shock that the governor-elect, Chief Rochas Okorocha, has written to banks placing embargo on the state government’s accounts until he is sworn in.
Govt needs good hands, not GNU – Chuba Egolum
Chief Chuba Egolum, former chairman of the Eastern Mandate Union (EMU), national chairman of Ndigbo for Better Nigeria (NBN) and vice chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP (Anambra Central), was in the trenches with NADECO to enthrone democracy in the country during the dark days of military rule.
It is in our collective interest to remain one country but …says Orike
Ambassador Chukwudi Dickson Orike’s political journey began in the First Republic when he was elected into the House of Representatives. He read Law at the University of London and also holds a Masters degree in Political Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Give me WAFU Cup as parting gift
Out-going Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has urged the home-based Super Eagles, who play Togo in the final today, to win the WAFU Nations Cup and present it as parting gift to him.
My dream was to become a footballer – Mr. Latin
Otunba Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr. Latin, incredibly is not as lousy in real life as he appears on set. Neither slim nor fat, Mr. Latin is tall and dark-skinned, a colour that pops him up like a glittering star
Owerri tribunal receives 14 election petitions
A total number of 14 election petitions have been filed before a three-member Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in High Court 5, at the High Court premises, Owerri.
Collapsed building kills 2, injures 3 in Bauchi
No fewer than two teenagers have been killed, while three others are receiving treatment at the ATBU Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, when a building belonging to one Abdul Yusuf Limanchi collapsed, following a whirlwind which blew around Bauchi.
