Adamu Muazu, National Chairman of the People’s Democratic party, PDP, on Wednesday, resigned his position as chairman of the party following pressure from party leaders, stakeholders and supporters of the party. Details later.
AFRIMA Storms Uganda
The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA will be holding a stakeholders’ conference in Uganda on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda. This comes after her successful AUC-AFRIMA conference at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa held recently. The stakeholders’ conference will feature panelists from the Continental Secretariat of AFRIMA and the…
Fire Guts Federal Secretariat Abuja
The Federal Secretariat, Abuja is currently on fire. The complex houses major government offices in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The fire started from the section of the complex occupied by the Federal Ministry of Education and fire fighters are battling to save the inferno from spreading to adjourning buildings. According to eyewitnesses, the…
US Envoy Says Free Press Promotes Healthy Democracy
Jeffrey Hawkins, United States Consul General has emphasized the relevance of free and independent press to healthy democracy in Nigeria.“We all know that a free press is essential to a healthy democracy. Not only during elections but every day, every week, every month, and every year the news media must remain focused and engaged.”This he said…
Actress Eniola Badmus Bags First Endorsement
Eniola Badmus, popular Nollywood actress has sealed her first endorsement deal with a new company called African Cable Television, ACTV. The actress was signed on as a brand ambassador with the multimedia company today, May 5 and she took to Instagram to share the news with her fans. Badmus featured in Jenifa, the popular film…
AFRIMA 2015 Entry Opens May 18
All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with the Africa Union Commission, AUC, will open submission of entries for this year’s edition of the continental awards on Monday, May 18, 2015. Music professionals of African origin including artistes, songwriters, video directors, music/entertainment journalists and music producers resident on the continent or abroad are eligible to…
APC Releases terms of Reference for Buhari Transitional Committee
The All Progressives Congress, APC, have replied the allegations by the supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan who have warned them against setting up a parallel government with the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari’s 19-member transition committee led by Ahmed Joda. APC said that nothing in the terms of reference suggests any plan to form a parallel…
APC accuses Jonathan’s Administration of plots to hinder smooth transition
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Jonathan Administration of plotting to hinder a smooth handover of power on May29, saying it is becoming apparent that the administration will not fully cooperate with the incoming government. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Lai Mohammed, its national publicity secretary, the party also…
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday May 1 as public holiday to commemorate the 2015 Workers’ Day. Abba Moro, Minister of Interior, who made the announcement on Tuesday, April 28 in Abuja, also congratulated all Nigerians on their resilience and commitment in the face of the challenges of daily living. He enjoined them to sustain their support for President…
Ukwa Ngwa Professionals Congratulate Ikpeazu
Ukwa Ngwa Professionals, a leading organisation of the Ukwa Ngwa nation on Monday, April 27, congratulated Okezie Ikpeazu on his resounding victory at the polls and his emergence as the Governor of Abia State following the 2015 general elections. This was contained in a statement released by Theo Nkire, leader of the Ukwa Ngwa professionals.…
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