Even as political activities in the country heighten up ahead of the 2011 general elections, the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Bauchi State has directed its members to boycott all activities of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and those of its candidates in Bauchi State. The state NUJ Chairman, Dahiru Garba, who announced the directive…
The night of Saturday January 15 ,2011 was a memorable one at City Mall's upscale lounge and bar, Swe Bar, as fans, friends and celebrities alike all turnout to celebrate with 9ice on his birthday. Organised by Sleekbeatz Entertainment in conjunction with Swe Bar, the event officially kicked off at around 10:30 pm when the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO)…
Yeside Asekun Martin is the Chief Executive Officer of Yeside Fashion Store, an online fashion store. The Babcock University, Mass Communication graduate, kicked off her fashion store in 2009 and delights in clothing young women in Nigeria. She speaks on the journey so far. What motivated you to go into business for self? While at the university, my parents gave…
Syndik8 Records December 2010 His debut single ‘Change Ur Parade', released in 2010, caught our attention and lingered on the airwaves until it became stamped in our heads. And inevitably, lines like "a a go change your parade","suck belle make the shirt fine", and "baby girl wassup utunu" became popular street lingos. Rapper cum singer and Sindik8 Records executive, Lynxxx…
Nigeria sold 60 billion naira in 5-year and 3-year sovereign bonds at its first debt auction of the year, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Thursday.
Stronger-than-expected Chinese growth data spurred concern on Thursday about tighter monetary policy, prompting a sell-off in equities led by emerging markets. The euro dipped on profit-taking after reaching two-month highs in the previous session but then trimmed losses as speculation grew that the euro zone's rescue mechanism for fiscally troubled peripheral states might be strengthened. Chinese growth soared past forecasts…
Plans for a delayed 300 MW wind farm in Kenya can now proceed after lenders agreed to rely on the government's assurance that it backed the plan, instead of proper guarantees, the chairman of the project said. "Guarantees, we are not being given. What we are getting is a letter of comfort, or support, from the ministry of finance. This…
21 January 2011 We continue our series in the search to find the greatest African XI ever and this week we focus on the defenders. You have sent in your nominations and together with our panel of experts, we have come up with the following 12 players who will compete for four places in our African XI. So have a…
As part of efforts aimed at completing the Abuja Light Rail project as scheduled, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration yesterday said arrangement has been concluded to commence the laying of railway tracks. Bala Mohammed, minister of the FCT, said on Wednesday in Abuja, while speaking on the activities of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, that rail tracks have already started…
The health condition of former warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is improving at the London hospital where he is receiving treatment, Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said. Mr Ojukwu was recently flown abroad, amidst apprehension by his people, following a stroke he suffered last month. He had stayed briefly at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu where he was…
Ostensibly to ensure that all eligible voters register in the ongoing registration exercise, the Abia State government has declared today as work-free day for all its civil servants. In the same vein, all markets in the state would also not open for business next Tuesday to allow traders to register. The state commissioner of information and strategy, A.C.B. Agbazuere, who…
MTV launches ‘Choose or Lose' campaign in Africa MTV has launched its first ever pro-democracy campaign in Africa ahead of the upcoming Nigerian elections. Starting January 2011, the network's global ‘Choose or Lose' voter mobilisation campaign will be encouraging and empowering young Nigerians to exercise their right to vote. To maximise youth voter registration for the April 2011 elections, MTV…
Gideon Okeke made his debut in 2006 with the television series ‘Big Brother Nigeria'. Shortly after, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Biochemistry graduate recorded his first single titled, ‘Ogidigada' featuring singer Darey Art-Alade, rapper Ikechukwu and Uchie. The onetime presenter of the Storm Media produced lifestyle magazine show ‘The Scoop',he plays Philip Ade-Williams on the MNET Television series, ‘Tinsel' and is…
Beyond anything else,‘Domitilla' will always be remembered for the media buzz it enjoyed and how fast it became a household name. With a star-studded cast including Ann Njemanze, Enebeli Elebuwa, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Basorge Tariah Jnr and Sandra Achums all lighting up the screen, the movie was a box office hit. Directed by award winning producer Zeb Ejiro, this was one…
South Africa's rand gained slightly against the dollar on Thursday, coming off six week lows ahead of the central bank's interest rate decision later in the session. A Reuters poll forecast the Reserve Bank will keep its key repo rate at 5.5 per cent, taking the view that 650 basis points of cuts since December 2008 is sufficient stimulus to…