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…
The Chairman, Plateau House of Assembly Committee on Information, Emmanuel Jugul, says the inability of the House to sit has nothing to do with the defection of 14 legislators to Labour Party. Mr Jugul said “We were elected by our constituents to work for their interest and that is exactly what we are doing. We do not have the capacity…
Emmanuel Buku, Manager, Nigerian Railway Cooperation (NRC), Bauchi State, says the rail system in the state would soon be restored by the Federal Government. While speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Thursday, Mr Buku said government has taken necessary measures to revive the rail system in order to make transportation easier in the state. Mr Buku said all railway workers…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti State said it registered 750,753 eligible voters during the just concluded voter registration in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Isyaku Maigoro said that the figure include those from the two local government areas: Ijero and Ekiti East, where the exercise was extended by two days. The REC…
The Player Osayande Paul Ero is an Edo state born RB singer, now going by the moniker Saint Paul, he featured at the first ever Rhythm Unplugged held in Benin last year. The History Saint Paul’s love for music began at age 6; he would render special songs during church programmes and soon became a member of his church choir.…
Anis Halloway Anis Halloway does so brilliantly well hosting the Nigerian Idols that it makes a lot of people forget that he actually came to prominence in Nigeria as a contestant in a singing competition (MTN West African Project Fame season 2) himself and therefore he is an artiste. The Nigeria-based Sierra Leonean born singer actually started doing music in…
By Lolade Sowoolu It is almost a general consensus that singer Darey Art Alade possesses the exclusive preserve of being called Nigeria’s R N B king. Darey Last Sunday in Lagos, his counterparts, friends and media executives gathered to fete and celebrate Darey’s achievements and consistency in the Nigerian music territory. The occasion held at the SS Lounge, Victoria Island,…
MI serenading miss rock n roll In the spirit of Valentine, the next edition of the Glo Rock ‘n’ Rule holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday February 19 will be a delightful package for lovers and those thirsty for love. Owerri is hosting the third leg of the ongoing Glo Rock ‘n’ Rule concert which is moving…
12 February 2011 Patrick Vieira is expecting Manchester United to be even more fired up than usual for their derby match against his Manchester City side at Old Trafford on Saturday. Premier League leaders United's shock loss to relegation-threatened Wolves ended their unbeaten run and dreams of an 'invincible' season. It also allowed second-placed Arsenal, who squandered a 4-0 lead…
12 February 2011 Tunisia took a giant step towards the quarterfinals of the 2011 African Nations Championship on Friday when they defeated Rwanda 3-1 in Port Sudan. The Group D result dumps the Rwandans out of the competition and leaves the Carthage Eagles top of the pool on four points, above Senegal on goal-difference, and ahead of Angola (one point)…
Sada Ibrahim, Director -General of Zamfara Environmental Health Sanitation said that the state will soon set up its incinerating plant for the conversion of waste to wealth. Mr. Ibrahim noted that the government had already built a ‘‘waste transfer loading centre’’ in Gusau, where waste products will be separated for recycling. According to him, Zamfara generates 5,000 tonnes of waste…
The Chairman of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Imo state, Vitalis Ajumbe, said the party will offer free and compulsory education in the state if it wins the governorship election in April. Mr. Ajumbe, who made the promise in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri on Thursday, said it will be from primary to…
The leadership of the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has absolved members of the party in the failure of the administration of embattled former governor of the state Lucky Igbinedion. Mr Igbinedion is currently facing a 66 count charge slammed on him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court Benin,…
‘State of Surprise’ : YSG Entertainment 2010 Vector Tha Viper has shown great rhyming abilities over the past years while making guest appearances on a couple of numbers including Bigiano’s ‘Shayo’ remix and the General Pype’s ‘Champion’ remix as well. His quick and smooth rap style with decent wordplay abilities, caught attention of Hip-Hop heads such that a couple of…