Gunmen kidnap oil minister, Diezani’s sister

The sister of Nigeria’s powerful petroleum minister has been kidnapped in the oil hub of Port Harcourt, police said Friday, in the latest abduction targeting a prominent political family.

Osio Agama, whose sister Diezani Alison-Madueke leads Africa’s largest oil industry, was seized at gunpoint as she approached her car on Tuesday night, River state police spokesman Ahmad Muhammad said.

Chita Agwu releases wedding invites

Beautiful Nollywood actress, model and Akachawa presenter, Chita Agwu and her Malaysia based fiance, John Maduabuchi

Chita Agwu

have been in the news, not only because of their celebrated engagement but more because of the romantic ways they have been celebrating their new-found love.

On Chita’s birthday a couple of months ago, John whisked her away for an exotically romantic celebration in Dubai. On Friday, October 24th Chita woke everyone up with the ultimate news.

Kwankwaso and APC’s search for sure bait

The flagging off of political activities earlier this month by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sparked a whirlwind of campaign activities and widened the horizon for consultation and formation of common fronts.

The target, at least in the camp of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC and other progressive Nigerians, is to see who the mega opposition party can present as its candidate with the potency of coasting to victory. It is this search, more than anything else, that is generating keen interest as Nigerians wait with bated breath. The question is who APC will pitch against President Goodluck Jonathan – who is already anointed by his party to fly its flag once again.  To an extent, the question is not who because the APC is not in short supply of aspirants positioning themselves to pick the presidential ticket; the bigger question, therefore, is who can take the party to victory.

Wizkid, 2face thrill fans at first ever int’l concert

2Face and Wizkid has definitely left a mark in Ghana with their first ever international performance of their collabo track, “Dance Go – Eau De Vie”

The Hennessy Artistry 2014 headliners gave fans and party lovers a run for their money as they performed the Hennessy Artistry 2014 theme song along with a number of their hit tracks.

2Face, Wizkid in first collabo as Hennessy Artistry goes to Ghana

2Face who performed monster tracks like African queen, Spiritual healing, True Love,

DJ Neptune, DJ Spinall, others thrill at Hennessy Artistry club tour

Hennessy Artistry Club tour has undoubtedly won its place in the minds of Lagos party lovers with successful past editions.

DJs Neptune,Spinal others at the eventl

Last weekend, while 2face and Wizkid dazzled fans at the first international Hennessy concert which held in Ghana, the club tour continued in Lagos at Club Xfactor in Surulere and

I am happy for coming this far, says Nigerian rep at Big Brother Africa

The big TV reality show “Big Brother Africa (BBA)’’ has evicted one of the vibrant Nigerian contestants in the house from its ‘Hotshot’ show, “Season 9’’.

The  eviction ceremony took place on Sunday night, making two contestants evicted from the completion, including the Nigerian and Ugandan representatives that were not spared.

The Nigerian, Ms Lilian Afegbai, and Ugandan Esther, who spent two weeks successfully, were however evicted.

Jonathan Set To Declare Nov. 11. A midst Controvercy

The Chairman of the Presidential Declaration Committee, Dr. Haliru Bello, has revealed that the committee has fixed November 11, 2014 as the day for the formal declaration by President Jonathan to seek re-election in 2015.

Speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the committee’s inaugural meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Friday, Dr Haliru said the venue of the formal declaration would be decided at the next meeting of the committee.

Why I built new Ekiti Government House? – Fayemi

IN a publication that pictorially showcased ex-governor Kayode Fayemi’s exploit in Ekiti, titled: ‘Leapfrogging Ekiti from Obscurity to Prosperity’ the conception and funding of the new controversial government house were clearly stated that ‘’The administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ekiti State places much premium on infrastructure which it believes is a catalyst for modernizing the state.

It Was Love At First SIght---Patience Jonathan

                                                

Who would have thought they would someday become the First Couple..For those who don't know, President Jonathan meet the First Lady at the Department of Biological Sciences ,College of Education in Port Harcourt where he was one of her lecturers..She graduated in 1989..She then proceeded  to University of Port Harcourt and studied for a B.Ed in Biology and Psychology.

Their courtship lasted for about 20 years and they only got married legally when he became the deputy governor ..

In their biography, their first meeting was love at first sight..She said...

Anambra Legislature Lauds Obiano on Free Education for Persons Living With Disabilities

 

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Anambra State House of Assembly has commended Governor Willie Obiano for granting free and compulsory education from the primary to the secondary school level for persons living with disabilities in the state.