Another walker, Malam Abubakar Umar, 43 years, who started trekking from Yola, Adamawa, on Saturday to celebrate the victory of President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja arrived Gombe on Thursday where he spent the night.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Mimiko, Olanusi and the ‘failed coup’
It was a coup that failed. At least that is what analysts of the political situation in Ondo State believe.
And following the failed coup, the state’s 73-year-old deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, is about to lose his position.
Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko
Members of the Ondo House of Assembly have issued him an impeachment notice and about 24 hours later directed the Chief of Judge of the state, Justice Olaseinde Kumuyi, to raise a panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him.
Jonathan’s defeat, Okunbor’s rejig jolt Edo PDP
The defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan has changed the politics of Edo State and the question in the minds of many is how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will be able to muster that formidable opposition to the Governor Adams Oshiomhol- led APC now that the PDP has been kicked out of power at the center.
Debbie returns to the Nigerian Idol
More than seven hundred days after Oluwarise Deborah Ebun, otherwise known as Debie Rise, a professional guitarist, computer science graduate and super dynamic dancer, was proclaimed First Runner Up of the Nigerian Idol Season 4, she returns to the same stage only this time, not as a contestant but as a guest performer for the Nigerian Idol Season 5.
Reason Why Nollywood is not recognized at the Oscars — Afriff Boss
CEO of AFRIFF, Chioma Ude, has revealed the reason Nigerian movies are yet to get much recognition from global film awards and festivals.
My best is yet to come — Essence
Popular singer and former Kennis Music signee, Essence, hasn’t been so visible in the public sphere lately, and she attributes this to the fact that she has been behind the scenes tirelessly re-branding her craft.
The Theatre Arts graduate of the Delta State University, Abraka, who has been in the industry for more than a decade also revealed in a chat with Potpourri that her best is yet to come.
Excepts…
STORY OF 3 Nollywood damsels who dumped their boyfriends
YEA, chic, talented and sexy, are the words to describe these three Nollywood damsels, Lizzy Gold Onuwaje, Chiamaka Nwokeukwu and Peggy Onah. They have absolutely nothing in common except for their passion to make names for themselves in the make-believe world. So strong is their passion they would not allow anything to stand in their ways – including love! Hear their stories:
Harrysongee—My late father’s greatest wish was for me to get married
Five Star Music signee and songwriter, Harrysong, recently said he has no immediate plans to get married, as his music career is his major focus for now. However, with the demise of his father, the bald-headed singer might have to make a u-turn pretty soon
J Z shops for new talents in Nigeria
Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticized start to the revamped company and said that he is shopping for new talents in Africa mostly Nigeria.
WOW:Lenoovo unveils smart phones in Nigerian market
One of the global global PC manufacturers, Lenovo while reaffirming its commitment to the Nigerian smartphone market has introduced a mix of three new smartphones into the market.
Exclusive: My life, music and family – Peter Okoye
Peter Okoye and son, Cameron
Multi-talented duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, a.k.a. P-Square, started their rise to fame over a decade ago; starting small, performing on a local scale before making it to the big league. The duo, managed by big brother Jude Okoye, introduced pop into the Nigerian music scene during an era it wasn’t a popular genre.
Gunmen fired at rapper Lil Wayne’s tour buses on Georgia highway
Georgia – Multiple gunshots were fired early Sunday into two buses carrying Grammy-winning rap music star Lil Wayne
Relays: Okagbare leads Nigeria’s medal charge
Nigerian sprinters have a common goal; to finish in the top three in their respective events at the second IAAF World Relays billed for Nassau, Bahamas this weekend.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)