Okonjo-Iweala rallies Nollywood over N3bn grant
A Nollywood town hall meeting was convened last Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suities, Victoria Island, Lagos, by Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her counteraprt in Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke . The purpose of the meeting was principally to address some of the issues trailing the N3 billion grant which President Goodluck Jonathan promised the industry on Mrach 2, 2013.
Ferguson plans retooling Manchester United
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will only ‘tweak’ his squad in the close season in a bid to retain their Premier League title next term, he said on Friday.
Starboy, Wizkid releases Jaiye Jaiye with Femi Kuti
Pop star Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun who recently renewed his contract with EME, has dropped a monster track titled, Jaiye Jaiye featuring Africa’s most celebrated icon, Femi Anikolapo Kuti.
No decision on my future yet, says Mourinho
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has still not made up his mind about his future and will only do so once the season has finished, he said on Friday.
Soul singer, Bez engaged to Oyo ex-Governor’s daughter
Award winning alternative soul singer, Bez Idakula is ready to walk down the aisle any moment from now. The ‘Stupid Song’ crooner, last Wednesday got officially engaged to his long-standing girl friend, Bolatito Ladoja, the daughter of ex-Governor of Oyo state, Rasheed Ladoja who is a corporate banker with FCMB.
Court orders arrest of Turaki over N36b fraud
For consistently refusing to appear before the court to answer charges over his involvement in the massive looting of his state to the tune of N36 billion, a Federal High Court judge Fridfay ordered the arrest of former Jigawa governor, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki.
Wenger says he’s going nowhere
Arsene Wenger has no intention of leaving Arsenal before his current contract expires, he said on Friday and indicated he could yet stay with the club beyond 2014.
‘I grew up needing a father’s love’
Linda Francis, founder and CEO of ‘Red Roses Event’ outfit, has her hands full. Apart from her records in Nollywood as an actress, she is showing great talents in guidance and couselling for younger ones who are passionate about reaching their potentials; as well as exhibiting professional dexterity in events management especially for couples. In this interview, she shares her reasons for targeting youths and married couples; her childhood and future plans.
2015 Presidency: It’ll be disastrous if Jonathan uses state machinery to manipulate another term – Ugolor
Rev.David Ugolor is a Niger Delta activist and the Executive Director of the African Net work For Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ). In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, Ugolor who was arrested and detained over the murder of the Principal Private Secretary to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde, condemned what he described as the attempt to use “Abuja magic” to destroy Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, saying that the move was an attempt to ridicule the Niger Delta struggle.
Ondo Election Tribunal dismisses ACN, PDP petitions
The Ondo Election Tribunal has today dismissed tha petitions by the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN) and the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)against the victory of the Labour Party’s candidate, Dr Olusegun Mimiko at the October 2012 gubernatorial election in Ondo state. Details later.
Gunmen kidnap Shettima Ali Monguno, first minister of petroleum
Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno, Borno Elderstateman and the first minister of petroleum, has been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be terrorists soon after he performed his Friday congregational prayers at Mafoni ward of Maiduguri metropolis
