PDP crisis: INEC rejects Baraje’s faction, sticks with Tukur
The fledging leadership of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party suffered major setbacks, yesterday, with the rejection of its list of officials as the authentic leaders of the party by Independent National Electoral Commission as well as defeat at a Lagos High Court in its suit against the Bamanga Tukur-led faction of the party.
DStv’s SuperSport showcases Eagles in Addis Ababa
Afcon champions, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, will flaunt their credentials in Addis Ababa, on Sunday, when they confront Ethiopia, in the first leg of the final round of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
I’m not a member of nPDP – Rep Enoh
CHAIRMAN, House Committee on Appropriation, Mr John Enoh, has denied allegations that he was with the Alhaji Kawu Baraje faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Confusion in security circle, Kelvin’s camp
MORE than meet the eyes: When Delta kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, who was wanted then by both the police and army, stormed his country home, Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 17, to issue his 60-day ultimatum to government, it is obvious that what transpired was a serious security breach.
By-election: DPP chieftain, supporters decamp to PDP
DEMOCRATIC Peoples Party, DPP, chieftain, Mr. Austin Ogbaburon, representing Udu/Ughelli federal constituency, in the House of Representatives, yesterday, led hundreds of his supporters to decamp to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Nkem Owoh, Funke Akindele return to school!
Two Nollywood actors, Nkem Owoh of Osuofia fame and Funke Akindele of Jenifa block buster are arguably the two best comic acts in the trade right now. Both of them have come to change the old-fashion, bloated, clown-like looks of comic acts of old and have entrenched their brands which have caught on with viral effect. Now, imagine the duo being starred alongside each other; I mean, Osuofia and Jenifa in a movie.
Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari romance continues: wedding on the cards?
When the news and the video of Nollywood superstar, Jim Iyke’s purported deliverance from demons went viral, some saw it as a gag by the actor to blow his image out of proportion, while others felt there was more to it than meet the eye. Yet, there are some who felt the actor has shot his career into oblivion but one person who doesn’t seem fazed by the development is his girlfriend, Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari as the couple were spotted last weekend in Accra.
Oshiomhole blasts LGs over harassment of motorists
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has warned local governments in the state against illegal road blocks for the purpose of extorting motorists and other road users.
Veteran actor Pa Kasumu battles liver, heart diseases, needs help
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Kayode Odumosu a.ka. Pa Kasumu who is known for his uncommon talent in interpreting any role to near perfection is critically ill and said to be receiving treatment at Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for heart, liver and kidney related diseases.
KSA, Millie Jackson tango on stage for Jadeite ball
The Shell Hall Muson Centre Lagos will come alive with a live concert featuring King Sunny Ade and Millie Jackson. The A-list event, billed for Friday, 1st of November 2013 is the first of its kind and also first of many platforms from the Jadeite Group to signify the official launch of the luxury brand in Nigeria.
Manufacturing exporters receive NEXIM’s N12bn in funding
Nigerian Export–Import Bank (NEXIM)has stated that it has provided N12 billion in lending to Nigerian export manufacturers, many of who carry the “Proudly Nigerian” label on their products in the West African sub-regional market and globally naira in the period August 2009 to April 2013.
