Ekiti House dissolves c’tees, sacks clerk
IN apparent bid to resolve the lingering crisis in Ekiti State House of Assembly, the House leadership has dissolved all the existing standing committees, while the clerk of the House, Mr. Tunde Famoyegun, has been removed and redeployed.
The House has been enmeshed with controversies in recent time with the Speaker, Adewale Omirin facing impeachment threat.
Pakistani Islamists protest against Valentine’s Day
Supporters of Pakistan’s main religious party staged a noisy protest against Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, denouncing it as un-Islamic and calling for a “day of modesty” instead.
NSE to expand ownership, may sell shares
The Nigerian Stock Exchange plans to expand its ownership including selling its shares to the public, Chief Executive Officer Oscar Onyema said.
Guinness H1 result: Revenue rises by 5% as profitability drops
Guinness Nigeria Plc on Monday released its half year results for the period ended December 31 2012, which show a five per cent growth in total revenue as well as 15 per cent decline in profitability.
Why I left Tinsel – Damilola Adegbite
Over the past few years, Damilola Adegbite has become one of the most recognizable actresses in Africa. She plays the role of ‘Thelma Duke’, the gorgeous actress in the day time soap, Tinsel on Africa Magic; a role which has seen her become a favourite of soap lovers. Damilola, who recently left the set of Tinsel to explore the film industry, during a courtesy visit to Vanguard, spoke on why she left the soap, life outside Tinsel, her relationship and more. Enjoy!
Nigeria’s expatriate oil workers highest paid in Africa
Expatriate workers in the Nigerian oil and gas sector are the highest paid in Africa and 11 most paid in the world, with an average annual salary of N22.246 million ($140,800), according to a global oil and gas salary survey.
