Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Damishi Barau, has finally joined the Peoples’ Democratoc Party, PDP. Barau decamped to the new party from the All Progressives Congress, APC. He withdrew his membership from the APC on Monday. Barau was before the defection under suspension from the party. He tendered his defection letter to the state secretary…
Month: March 2014
Jonathan Appoints Justice Kutigi As National Confab Chair
Justice Idris Lebo Kutigi has been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the controversial National Conference. Justice Kutigi is a former Chief Justice of Nigeria. His appointment was confirmed on Monday via a press statement released by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim. The respected lawyer would be assisted…
Maiduguri Blasts: Red Cross Confirms 51 Dead, 60 Injured
Fifty-one persons have been confirmed dead by officials of the Nigerian Red Cross, while about 60 people were said to have suffered various forms of injuries in Saturday’s twin blasts in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Yesterday evening, two explosions were heard near a cinema in Maiduguri, but casualty figures were not yet known then.…
Fake Driver's License Holders Will Now Land In Jail–FRSC
Henceforth, any motorist caught with fake driver’s license would be prosecuted and sent to prison, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has declared. This declaration was made by the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the FRSC, Osita Chidoka, during a pre-annual lecture press cinference held few days ago. Chidoka stated that this move is…
Baby Boy For Elenu, Wife
Nigerian humour merchant, Elenu, has been blessed with a baby boy. The former winner of AY Live talent hunt competition welcomed the arrival of the new bundle of joy last Friday. The child was given birth to at San Ramon Regional Medical Centre in California, USA. Meanwhile, the new child has since been christened Jaden…
Uninterrupted Power Supply Not Possible In Nigeria–Shell Boss
Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Mutiu Sunmonu, has disclosed that it would be unrealistic to enjoy a stable electricity supply in the country if the rate of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalisation are not looked into. Speaking at the 11th Annual Aret Adams Memorial lecture held in Lagos last Thursday, the…
Zuriel Oduwole, 11, Becomes Heritage Bank Brand Ambassador
***Bank Pledges Support For Nigerian Kids An 11-year-old Zuriel Oduwole has been unveiled as a brand ambassador of respected financial institution in Nigeria, Heritage Bank. The teenager was unveiled last Wednesday as Heritage Bank’s Financial Literacy brand ambassador at an event held in Lagos to launch its financial literacy plan, ahead of the 2014 Global…
FCMB Funds 45m Litres Ultra Modern Petroleum Products Tank Farm
As part of its contributions to the development of oil and gas sector in Nigeria, foremost commercial institution, First City Monument Bank, FCMB, has financed the set up of an ultra modern petroleum products tank farm, which has capacity to store about 45,280,000 litres of petroleum products. This laudable initiative, sponsored by Emadeb Energy Services…
'Mr Chef' Splashes Gifts On Loyal Distributors
Some days ago, distributors of preferred high quality seasonings, ‘Mr Chef’ and ‘Mom’s Pride’, had the reason to smile as the makers of the products, Bayswater Industries Limited, gathered them (distributors) to spoil them with various gifts items in appreciation for their loyalty. Bayswater, reinstating its commitment to the brand promise, Eat Better, Live Better,…
'The Love Diary Video Mix' Of DJ Frizzie
Hottest Nigerian female disk jocker, DJ Frizzie, has released a new video mix, ‘The Love Diary Video Mix’, which is now catching the attention of music lovers across the continent. The mixtape has a collection of RnB and hip-hop love videos, both Nigerian and foreign, released from the stables of AngelRock Entertainment and Energy Promotion.…