The governorship primary for Taraba state was moved from Jalingo to Abuja with no explanations offered whatsoever. Darius Ishaku who had just resigned his position as minister in the federal cabinet, was handpicked as the PDP flag bearer for the Taraba governorship election even as 750 delegates of the party from different local governments in Taraba, were locked out of the venue of a party primary that never was. The venue of the primary election was of course the PDP’s rarefied Wadata Plaza in Abuja.

Nigerians love powerful cars even when the roads are not there. They cherish and admire their cars especially when such cars stand-out. Such powerful cars are seen as status symbols. This, no doubt must have informed the success of Rolls-Royce in Nigeria. To most owners of Rolls Royce, the brand is not just a car. It has no comparison, nor competitor in the automobile world. It is simply in a world of its own.

The Managing Director of Elizade Motors, Mr. Demola Ade Ojo has promised to bring his company’s wealth of experience in Toyota business to bear in their new dealership of JAC brand in Nigeria. This was just as JAC Motors was crowned the ‘New Auto Entrant of the Year’ by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards in Nigeria recently.

Regarded as the People’s Car, Kia Rio, one of the locally assembled cars by Kia Motors Nigeria has truly lived up to its name as it emerged winner of the Car of the Year (COTY) Award at the 2015 edition of the annual Nigerian Auto Journalists Award,(NAJA).

Hyundai Motor Company has launched of the Creta, a new sub-compact SUV, in Africa and the Middle East market. This addition to the Korean manufacturer’s car line-up marks the brand’s debut in this fast-growing segment and is set to appeal to buyers looking for an affordable SUV in a stylish, high quality package. The launch which took place in Mauritius was preceded by a test-drive by Journalists from Middle East and Africa.