T. A. Orji disowned Senatorial posters Because ....

 Gov. Theodore Orji of the eastern Nigerian state of Abia said he had no hand in the posters which signify his interest in the Senate in 2015.

Speaking with newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on Wednesday, Orji said his aides called his attention to the posters, which adorned strategic locations in Umuahia and its environs, after his return from the council of states’ meeting in Abuja.

One of Psquare Picks Wedding Date

Paul Okoye, one half of the P-Square music duo, has picked 22 March, 2014 for his traditional wedding with heartthrob, Anita Isama.

The ceremony will be held at Aztech Arcum Events Centre, Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.

Bayo Adetu, P-Square’s Publicist, confirmed the development. He said “the plan for this traditional marriage has been going on for a while, but Paul and Anita needed to fix a perfect date, now we have it.”
The relationship between the lovebirds has already been blessed with a son, Andre.

CONFAB: YORUBA LEADERS LOSSES CONFIDENT IN TINUBU, THE APC LEADER

Former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said he did not attend the Friday meeting of a group of Yoruba leaders on the proposed national conference because he was not invited, the PUNCH has reported.

A group, Yoruba Committee on National Conference, had met at the Isara-Remo, Ogun State-home of an elder statesman, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, to strategise on the selection of delegates for the South-West geopolitical zone ahead of the conference.

Some of the prominent Yoruba leaders at the meeting were Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State; Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti; former Minister of Finance, Chief Olu Falae; Gen. Alani Akinrinade (retd.); activist lawyer, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite; Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo; Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi (retd.); Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu; and the convener, Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare.

US-Based Nigerian Lady Duped by a Police Inspector

Chukwu and Veronica after their wedding in America

A  Nigerian lady based in the United States of America, Miss Veronica Okwara, has accused an inspector in the Nigeria Police Force, Anthony Chukwu, of defrauding her of N9 million under the false pretence of marrying her.

US envoy speaks pidgin English in ‘soft power’ diplomacy

Ambassador Entwistle when he inspected a guard of honour in Abuja

 

 

 

 

 

US ambassador to Nigeria took to the airwaves to speak in the vernacular about the most pressing issues between the two nations, from gay rights and presidential elections to visa rules.“Me I no talk say sanction go dey for Nigeria,” James F. Entwistle told presenter “Oga Madam” on a recent visit to Wazobia FM.

“Make I repeat myself, the US government no say sanction go dey for Nigeria because of same-sex palava o.”

costliest bride prize: CBN Governor Awards N5 Billion Contract To El-Rufai …As Sanusi Set To Marry Former Minister's Sister Soon

A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, may have hit it big with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as his quantitysurveying firm has landed a multi billion-naira contract with the apex bank.

El-Rufai joined critics of the Federal Government shortly after he left the economic team of Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo and his exit as FCT minister.

Sources hinted that the CBN which has disbursed over N163 Billion so far under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sub head, has concluded bplans to build another events center in Garki Abuja for a whooping sum of N84 Billion.

ATIKU LAMENTS, PDP HAS NOT BEEN FAIR TO ME

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed disaffection over what he claimed to be a deliberate plot to frustrate him out of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Atiku who spoke with newsmen at the weekend, further declared that the leadership of the three strategic organs of the party had alienated him.

As a statutory member of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, having been elected Nigeria's vice-president on the platform of the party, Atiku said he was not being invited to meetings of the BOT.

Asari-Dokubo is a thug says El-Rufai

The Interim Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, on Saturday referred to ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo as a thug, saying there was no basis for comparing both of them.

El-Rufai said this during an interview with Sahara TV, while responding to a question on his 15-hour interrogation by the State Security Service.

SEC warns investors of illegal market operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the investing public about the activities of a company, which has been engaging in illegal capital market activities.

In a circular, the apex capital market regulator cautioned the public 'that one Dr. David Torty and TMA Consulting Group are not registered by the Commission to carry out any capital market activity.'

NIGERIAN MOVIES MAKE WAVE IN SPAIN

The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Alvaro Alguela, on Tuesday said his country and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) had a collaboration to exchange movies produced by both countries.

He stated that the collaboration would promote the rich cultural heritage of both countries in the area of film production.

“We have collaborated with the Nigerian film festival, the Film Corporation and the Zuma festival.

IG: 160,000 policemen receiving training against 2015 elections

About 160,000 policemen are being trained to ensure hitch-free gubernatorial elections in Ekiti and Osun states this year and the subsequent 2015 general elections, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has said.

According to Abubakar,  the police officers are receiving specialised training on electoral laws, election security, crowd control, anti-riot operations, covert intelligence operations and general principles of democratic policing.

Is Mercy Johnson The Most Responsible Nollywood Actress?

Mercy Johnson is one of the most gifted actors in Nigeria. Some people have continued to marvel at the way she interprets her movie roles judiciously to the extent of totally 'putting on the whole armour' of the character she is asked to play in her films.

This does not mean that there are no other actors who perfectly play their respective movie characters, but Mercy Johnson has successfully carved a niche for herself.

Miss K caught in shopping spray in paris

Miss-k isn't one to shy away from having her photo taken but this time around she was taken out of surprise when paparazzis court up with her during her latest shopping trip in Paris.

Miss-k is painting the town black in her latest chic Parisian ensemble.
The Afro-Caribbean/Latino hottie was spotted shopping this afternoon at Louis Vuitton before jumping in Taxi in the City of Light.

Dressed in a Tight Black Polo Neck,and black tights, with fur over-coating her mini boots.

The artist /model strutted her stuff while clutching a dozen of shopping bags and sporting a afro-curly hairdo.
After missing Paris Fashion Week ,Miss-k have been visiting the French capital for a two main reasons:a photo shoot for a french production company and off course a shopping trip.

Valentine: Will John Dumelo rescue Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson is no doubt one of the sexiest stars in the 'Gold Coast' country. She is one lady that can make a man do anything just to get her.

No wonder Iyanya went as far as doing a song for her in order to allegedly have a taste of her waist and trust the 'sharp Naija guy', he allegedly 'chop and clean mouth'.

Sound Sultan out with new dance step

One of Nigeria's talented singers, Sound Sultan is set to join the likes of Davido, P-Square and others who have invented some dance steps, which were widely accepted.

P-SQUARE TO RELEASE SONGS FOR FANS BEFORE VALENTINE

P-Square's publicist, Bayo Adetu, said, 'We did not release any statement whatsoever, especially one saying that P-square will not release albums anymore. They will release two singles for the fans before Valentine, and an album will definitely come out before the end of the year.'

AFRICAN FASHION WEEK DEBUTS IN NIGERIA

For the first time in history, Nigeria will be hit with the biggest platform dedicated to African inspired fashion, African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). The two-day spectacular show which will be held between Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th May 2014 at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos will showcase everything that defines fashion from an African point of view.

FORBES LIST OF 10 MOST POWERFUL MEN IN AFRICA

West African nation, Nigeria, has 3 of the most powerful men in Africa.

According to Forbes Magazine's list of the 10 Most Powerful Men in Africa, Simdul Shagaya, the Founder of eCommerce platforms, Konga.com and Dealdey.com, Chinedu Echeruo who owns hopstop.com and Tripology.com, and Kola Karim of Shoreline Energy International, are among the leading men in Africa. They occupy the top 3 spots.

The list also features 2 Tanzanians, an Ugandan, a Cameroonian, Zimbawean, and two Ghanaians, including the Late Ghanaian BBC Presenter, Komla Dumor, whose wake keeping ceremony held over the weekend.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, EMEKA IKE LOSES N200M

These are trying times for Emeka Ike, as his major investment is set to be removed from his ownershiplegally.

The veteran Nollywood actor a few years ago, diversified and launched his secondary school - St Nicholas College in Magodo, Lagos, which he reportedly invested N200 Million.

KIM & KAYNE PLAN $30 MILLION WEDDING

 

The Kardashian family is already eye-rolling about her crazy wedding plans. 'She and Kanye have a 'go big or go home' attitude.' The affair will be even bigger than her 2011 nuptials to Kris Humphries that had 500 guests. Everything will be very ornate, from the invitations to the cake,' a source told InTouch.

'They want something very grand . It's already become a circus,' added a source. And they want an A list guest list - think Jay-Z and Beyonce - that will have to be flown in by private jet. In fact, they want the craziest, most elaborate wedding experience anybody has ever had,' added a friend.

Though they were kept from throwing their bash at the Palace of Versailles, they are already looking at other locations, like the Chateau d'Usses.