Uti Nwachukwu first came to limelight as a housemate on the third edition of international TV reality show, Big Brother Africa. After getting evicted, in that edition, the 28 year old was called back by the show producers to be part of the 2010 edition which was tagged ‘All Stars' .Despite having to deal with news of his father's death…
Ejetareme Ajotubu Michael hails from Isoko-North in Delta State. A graduate of Mathematics from Delta State University, the petite statured Ejetareme is plying as a standup comedian. He speaks briefly to X2 on his trade. Why the nickname Big Mickey? When I was in school my friends preferred to call me Mickey-Do , it is coined from my name, Michael.…
Z Don returns ‘Nonsense’ crooner, Z Don Paporella, has released a new single, ‘Aye’n Soro (Rise Again)’, off his upcoming third studio album, ‘I Am Zdon’. The new track features acclaimed singer Faze, and is produced by erstwhile Infinity group member, Sunny Steve. The track, themed around the restoration of hope, boasts of a catchy dance beat blended with soothing…
By Charles Mgbolu The iPod swept briefly through the Nigeria market like wild fire holding sway for only a few years before succumbing to a more superior technology evolving in the iPhone. The iPod did come before the iPhone but since the latter served the basic and only function of the former- a music player, the iPod had not been…
Nigerian hip-hop act and ‘falling in Love’ crooner D’Banj, Banky W and a host of other music artistes would take centre stage as leading first home brewed non-alcoholic malt drink Maltina unveils its new look and new pay-off line. The new look and pay-off line “Sharing happiness” are both part of a brand proposition rejuvenation process designed to ensure Maltina…
Ngozi Nwosu Tri-lingual award winning actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has refused to confirm tales surrounding her failing health. Choosing rather to rain curses on the reporter and his source, a call placed through to Kunle Bamtefa’s Peaceful Peace of the Fuji House of Commotion fame, resulted in an aggravation of emotions. In the past months, the actor per excellence has continued…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Bauchi said the federal government would intensify oil and gas exploration in the north-east zone to harness the resources for economic development. The president, who announced this during the launch of his north-east presidential campaign, said government was of the belief that oil and gas deposit were in the Lake Chad basin. He also…
Kenyan power generating firm, Iberafrica, plans to buy 320,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil for its 110 megawatt (MW) power plant in the capital for use over the next 24 months, it said on Thursday. Several parts of East Africa's largest economy - which relies on hydro power for the lion's share of its electricity - are experiencing severe drought,…
The federal government has assured Nigerians in the Diaspora of a stable environment for rapid economic growth and development. Dozie Nwanna, Nigeria's acting High Commissioner to the UK, gave the assurance in London on Wednesday at the Conference of Ethnic Nationalities of Nigeria in the UK. Mr. Nwanna said the current efforts by the present administration in improving several sectors,…
9 February 2011 England manager Fabio Capello has admitted he faces tough decisions over his first-choice strikers after Ashley Young and Darren Bent scored the goals to beat Denmark 2-1 in a friendly international. Young, only recently converted from winger to striker by Aston Villa, came off the bench to win the game at the Parken Stadium here on Wednesday…
9 February 2011 Samson Siasia got off to a winning start as Nigeria coach as the Super Eagles defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in an absorbing friendly Wednesday night in Lagos. The Eagles took the lead after a quarter of an hour when Olympique Marseille ace defender Taye Taiwo tucked away a penalty past John Tyre in goal for the Leone…
10 February 2011 South Africa's 2-0 victory over Niger in the 2011 African Nations Championship has put them on the brink of the knockout stages, despite the majority of the squad only competing in the third-tier of the game in that country. Premiership and First Division sides refused to release their players at this important time in the season, and…
9 February 2011 Having seen his side breeze into the knockout stages of the 2011 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Sudan coach Mohamed Abdallah says the best is yet to come from his charges. The CHAN hosts have recorded 1-0 victories over Gabon and Uganda in Group A, which mean they cannot finish outside the top two spots in the pool…
9 February 2011 South Africa warmed up for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt next month with a comfortable 2-0 friendly victory over Kenya in north-west mining town Rustenburg on Wednesday. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) dominated the first half and led 2-0 at half-time courtesy of goals from Leeds United striker Davide Somma in the second minute and…
An attack by suspected armed robbers on the facilities of the Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power 105.5 fm, Benin City station has kept the station off air. The suspected armed robbers numbering about 25 allegedly attacked and overpower the security men on duty, and tied them after inflicting injuries on them. One of the security men on duty…