The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Rivers State in the forthcoming April election, Celestine Omehia, said he has a new vision for the state. Mr Omehia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that his vision is to partner with the electorate in the management of the state’s resources. The…
The forgery of court document is a criminal offence which carries a seven-year jail term. But the Nigerian Army does not seem to consider the offence such a big deal. When told how Paul Egbo, a Major in the army’s medical corps, allegedly forged divorce papers to enable him leave his wife and take up with another woman, a female…
Alcohol causes nearly 4 percent of deaths worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis or violence, the World Health Organisation has warned. Rising incomes have triggered more drinking in heavily populated countries in Africa and Asia, including India and South Africa, and binge drinking is a problem in many developed countries, the United Nations agency said. Yet alcohol control policies are weak…
By Lolade Sowoolu New media is definitely the future. Or how else does one explain the series of on-line premiers on artistes’ self-hosted or label owned websites? Square, Naeto C and D’banj This week has been very eventful with the release of highly anticipated videos from major frontliners in the Nigerian music industry. Hardly had we soaked in Lynxxx’s Alabukun…
Lynxxx, Pepsi’s sole African ambassador Lynxxx came on board with a fresh sound that got many wondering who the ‘clean’ dude was. Not surprisingly, the US-educated-returnee has been understudying Nigerian music for over a decade. With a name that springs from his series of business ventures, Lynxxx speaks with Lolade SOWOOLU on his Pepsi endorsement and reveals that his privileged…
When two people become a couple, they confront a myriad of financial choices and decisions. Are you engaged? How much do you know about your fiance's financial situation? After the excitement of the wedding ceremonies, it will be time to face your financial future together. Research shows that money matters have some part in most divorces yet, most couples go…
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Governor Murtala Nyako has come under a barrage of accusations from opposition elements in the state in the past week. Allegations range from the purchase of voters’ cards calculated to disenfranchise a sizable voting bloc to his involvement in the relocation of migrant herdsmen during the just concluded voter’s registration exercise to give him an advantage in the election. The…
The forthcoming elections One thing I know is that it is not possible for us as a people to get to our destination immediately. We have been having problem with our electoral system in Nigeria since the first republic. The western region electoral problem of 1965 should still be fresh in the minds of the people. The personality of the…
By Lolade Sowoolu Last Tuesday’s date will remain indelible in the life of Africa’s pop icon, 2Face Idibia as he rubbed shoulder with America’s popular comical Tv host and actress, Mo’Nique, on her self-titled show. Apart from being part of the interviewees, 2Baba had the opportunity to strut his stuff, performing his famous hit – African Queen live on the…
BY BENJAMIN NJOKU Igwe Gab Okoye popularly called Gabosky is one of the pioneer producers in Nollywood whose experience counts in the industry. Since 1992, when he delved into the business of film making, Gabosky has not looked back until few years ago when he decided to take a break from film making. Gabosky That does not mean the debonair…
By Laja Thomas Sesan Rufai, the Managing Director of Golgmyne Entertainment Limited, Limelite Hotels limited; and Limelite Entertainment Limited has carved a niche for himself in the hospitality and entertainment industry. He speaks on a wide range of issues bordering on his passion, the hospitality industry and leadership What led you into the entertainment industry, having qualified as an Accountant?…
Following the extension of trading period at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) last December from two and half hours to four and half hours, trading analysis showed that some sectors of the NSE have improved significantly in their performance. The NSE is the second most capitalised market in Africa after Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which is open for five hours, and…
Despite the decision by the National Assembly to cut the budget proposals by government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) by 50 per cent, the Finance Minister, Segun Aganga, insists the country is buoyant enough to finance government business. Many of the ministries and agencies had their 2011 appropriation sliced in a manner that members of the various committees say was…
While many firms could hardly raise cheap capital to run their businesses last year, the state and federal government had a field day accessing funds from the bond market. Since the stock market crisis which began in 2008, many believed that the bond market would provide a more reliable avenue for firms to raise capital. But that was not to…