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At 11, little Kamsee Ekpeyong has performed in several shows and events. It is an indication of a promising star in Nigerian music industry. Though still a student of Trinity International College Ofada, his single track, Friends has been aired on various radio station. Ekpeyong According to Ekpeyong, he said, My academics is done in school while I do my…
I Go Dye Francis Agoda, a.k.a I Go Dye, a reputable stand-up comedian who was beaten black and blue recently in his native Niger Delta region, has denied insinuations in some quarters that he has been settled by a politician to the tune of N50 million as compensation for the alleged assault on his person by some security operatives at…
A talent hunt programme tagged: Youth Empowerment Through Entertainment, aimed at promoting peace and sensitizing Niger-Delta youths against violence, especially during the forthcoming general elections, began amid gaiety and ovations last Sunday, at the Diete Spiff Civil Centre, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Zack and Obazele Proudly being powered by the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, the famous trio of Paul…
He got the Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial ticket without opposition, but come April this year, Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke will square up with a former senator, Matthew Tawo Mbu [jnr] and others in the election to decide the next governor of the state. Mr Mbu, son of First Republic minister, Matthew Mbu was senator from 1999 to 2003…
The Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa yesterday announced that a total number of 98 students had been admitted for 2011/ 2012 academic session. The institution recently regained its operational license from the National Universities Commission (NUC) after its failure to commence academic activities since 2008. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Tolu Odugbemi who disclosed this to…
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…
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…
Mum was the word when Showtime called an official of Silverbird production, organiser of the Mr. Nigeria contest over the recent robbery incident that left Mr. Nigeria Kenneth Okolie wounded after receiving seven bullets in his body. “We are aware he lost personal effects to robbers who shot him seven times, but a decision has not been reached on what…
It’s time for the R in Register, Select, Vote, Protect and we hope that all those in Nigeria will register during the upcoming registration period from January 15th to 29th, 2011.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced a list of 594 ineligible athletes for the 2010 National Sports Festival.
Nigerian sprinter Oludamola Osayomi has been stripped of the women's 100 metres Commonwealth Games gold medal after her B sample confirmed a positive test for a banned stimulant
The long arm of the law has caught up with a 48 year old man, Olusoji Abiodun Ilori as he was convicted and sentenced to a cumulative120 years jail term by a High Court sitting in Ibadan , Oyo State for offences bordering on fraud, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence.
Nigeria's Tosin Oke soared to gold in the men's Triple Jump ending a 44-year Gold medal drought for Nigeria in the event and Kenya completed its domination of the Commonwealth Games distance races on Tuesday in Delhi.