By BENJAMIN NJOKU Folake Shadare is by no means an unknown face in the Nigerian movie industry. A former beauty queen, an actress of note and producer, she started acting in 2005 and stayed on the screen for four years before she travelled abroad with her man. Now back to the country after her sojourn in the United Kingdom, she’s…
Despite the recent call by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the devaluation of the naira, financial analysts believe that with the sustained intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the value of the naira would remain stable this year. However, they cautioned that this would be at the expense of foreign reserves. According to Victor Ndukauba, an investment research…
Not minding the obvious difficult business climate, Nigeria's trade partners are still interested in increasing their foothold in the country. Andy Davidson, deputy director, United Kingdom Trade and Investment department in Nigeria, said though the banking crisis has hampered the growth of businesses in the country, enormous opportunity still abound for other countries to tap into. He said his office…
2 March 2011 Argentine sensation Lionel Messi scored his 27th league goal of the season as champions Barcelona defeated Valencia 1-0 at the Mestalla stadium on Wednesday to move ten points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the Spanish first division summit. Messi netted a 76th minute winner as Barcelona continued their unbeaten away run and put Real under extra…
Lack of interest has been identified as the bane of agricultural development in Nigeria. Benard Onuegbu, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Agriculture said this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. “Many persons are tempted to accuse government of not evolving the right policies and programmes, I think that the right policies are there but the interest is not. In this…
The Warri Business District of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) was on Monday thrown into mourning following the death of a District Business Manager, Celestine Nwadinobi, an engineer. It was gathered that Mr Nwadinobi had earlier been kidnapped on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in his hometown, Orlu in Imo State. According to our source, he was later released by…
Farmers in Akwa Ibom State have lamented the continuous neglect by the state government in the area of food production. They observed that their inability to gain access to fertiliser at the beginning of this year's farming season may affect food production. The farmers under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) explained that government's attitude towards…
The Beginning The highly talented musician, Tyna Adaora Onwudiwe made a strong impression on the Nigerian music scene in the early 90s.She was also one of the stylish Nigerian female artists of her time and known for her signature punk look. In the early 90's when musical videos were used only as interlude on T.V, Onwudiwe's music videos one of…
Naeto C :‘Super C Season’ Storm Records (2011) Prior to the publication, the album already had been on everyone’s lips and lots was expected from the hit album. It can be said to be the most anticipated rap album at the moment causing serious excitement on the streets and buzz online. Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer, Naetochukwu Chikwe…
Agbani becomes brand ambassador for Recare cosmetics Miss World 2001, Agbani Darego, has been signed on as a global brand ambassador for Recare Cosmetics International, makers of Natures Gentle Touch and Hair Savvy hair products. Speaking on the reason why she was signed on, Chika Ikenga the Chief Executive Officer Recare Limited Africa said, “She is a talented woman and…
2 March 2011 Orlando Pirates grabbed a couple of late goals to defeat Maritzburg United 3-1 on Wednesday and take a three-point lead in the South African Premiership title race. Midfielders Tlou Segolela and Zambian Isaac Chansa rescued the 'Buccaneers' after relegation-threatened Maritzburg had weathered an onslaught to equalise soon after half-time via Namibian Rudolph Bester. Ajax Cape Town, level…
3 March 2011 It will be bottom hosting top when JUTH tackle Dolphin this weekend as the Nigeria Premier League gathers more steam. JUTH are rooted to the foot of the 20-team table with 12 points from 17 matches, while Dolphin are 25 points clear of the Jos team. JUTH are battling to stay up after they won promotion from…
November 18, 2010 MTNFootball.com recently introduced a new rankings system for African nations whereby we take into account only the teams' most recent matches to determine who is the best on the continent! Unlike the FIFA World Rankings, we take current form into account and position the countries based on their performances in recent months, compiling a list of our…
For failing to pay their severance packages after months of retirement, some retired judges of Oyo State have dragged the state governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, to court for redress. Comprising three chief judges, two acting chief judges, and six other retired judges, who served in the state's judiciary before retirement, the claimants are Justices N.O. Adekola, M.O. Adio, R. G. Oyetunde,…
The much awaited construction work on the Benin City storm water project finally took off yesterday as Governor Adams Oshiomhole flagged off phase 1 of the project at the Ogba River end of the 7.5 kilometer canal. By this, the problem of flooding which had plagued Benin City, the Edo State capital for so many years, may soon be a…