PDP governorship aspirant says,Wike- Amaechi quarrel is a grand plan to frustrate Jonathan

A Chieftain of the PDP in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill has argued that the quarrel between Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and his former Chief of Staff, Nyesom Wike is a political game. Princewill also hinted that the alleged quarrel between Governor Amaechi and Wike is aimed at scuttling the chances and ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan. This was contained in a media statement issued by Princewill.While accusing Wike of working for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Princewill maintained that what was happening was not an Ikwerre agenda. He also debunked insinuations that he was a mole planted by Governor Amaechi to destabilize the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Rivers State. Continue...

Obiano hopeful of completion of Ogbunike Cave road by December

To ensure speedy completion of the road leading to one of the tourist centres in Anambra State as well as boost tourism during the yuletide season, attract investors, create jobs and alleviate poverty, Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has charged the contractor handling the Ogbunike road project to complete the work on schedule or risk immediate enforcement of the contract terms.
Governor Obiano warned the contractor during an inspection of the extent of work at the Ogbunike project where he expressed dissatisfaction with the level of work done so far and  directed the contracting firm to accelerate the  pace of work to complete it on schedule. Warning the contractor Obiano said, “I expect you to expedite action on every aspect of this construction and we will not condone further excuses because we have given you all the necessary support to ensure you deliver the road on schedule.”

PDP Tells Abiola’s Wife, Pick up Your Presidential Nomination Form now

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, the wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, to collect her presidential expression of interest and nomination forms in view of the one week extension granted by the party which expires today.

THE EMA GET'S NOMUZI'D

This weekend we bring you a stunning two part documentary 'The EMA Gets Nomuzi'd' charting the young star's incredible experience in the United Kingdom right up til the big night on Sunday 9 November where she is joined by some of Africa's FINEST presenters to cover one of the biggest night's in entertainment! 

Patience Jonathan’s Visit To Bayelsa: Two Kids Killed In Stampede

Two kids were yesterday reported dead following a stampede at the Samson Siasia Stadium, venue of the distribution of economic empowerment items and commodities to indigenes of Bayelsa state by the First Lady,Dame Patience Jonathan.

The kids,according to eyewitnesses,were crushed to death in a stampede provoked by armed security men including men of the Joint Military Task Force code named Operation Restore Hope.

REVEALED: Why Tinubu dumped Buhari for Tambuwal

Team Tinubu, the camp of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was compelled by some former Nigerian leaders and Northern Islamic leaders to drop its support for the 2015 presidential aspiration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.Reflective of the pressure which also came from some close associates of Asiwaju Tinubu, the political group has switched support towards the presidential aspiration of Speaker Aminu Tambuwal who with his entry this week, immediately turned into a major contender for the ticket.He has Buhari and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the main challengers for the party’s presidential ticket with Governor Rabiu Kwankwanso of Kano State and newspaper publisher, Sam Nda-Isaiah also contending.

Obiano Repositions Anambra as Investment Hub, Attracts $520m in one Week

The efforts of Governor Willie Obiano to reposition Anambra State as the new investment hub in West Africa are beginning to yield amazing results as the state attracted a whopping $520m investment in the outgone week. The investments came largely into the two key areas that make up the governor’s Four Pillars of Development, namely Agriculture and Trade and Commerce. The other two Pillars are Industrialization and Oil & Gas.

What is currently looking like Anambra’s day in the investment sun began at midweek with a tripartite agreement which the state government signed with the management of Delfarm Limited and Songhai Regional Centre from Benin Republic for specific agricultural projects valued at $200m (about N15bn). This was followed up at the weekend with another agreement with a consortium known as the West Africa Intercontinental Trade Centre Ltd which signed for the construction of an International Modern Market to be located in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area at an estimated value of $320m for the first phase of the project.

Fulani Herdsmen Again, rapes their women In Imo

Women and youths of Irete Community in Owerri West Local Government of Imo State numbering over 300 yesterday protested the incessant rape of women and destruction of economic crops by Fulani herdsmen who have overrun community’s farmland.The protest, in addition to the demonstration over the non issuance the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) along Port Harcourt Road, resulted in heavy gridlock along the busy  Owerri/ Onitsha Expressway and other parts of the capital city, crippling activities within the state capital.According to a source in the community, Dan Opara, the protest came after two women from the community returned from their farm at Onitsha Road Industrial Layout and reported their rape to their families.

I have Slept With Over 1,000 Ladies----Hucknall of Simply Red

Mick Hucknall has confirmed a notorious claim that he slept with 1,000 women. Asked if the rumours were true, the 54-year-old singer, who has sold more than 60million records said: “It probably is. I’ve not denied that, but I never claimed it. I never bragged about it. I don’t keep count.Hucknall-pix-1“I’ve no idea, but I would think over a 25-year period that’s probably reasonable to say...

Feature of Geordie Shore 9 Show

 Get ready for more mortal madness as the gang are back in ‘toon! Only this time, there’s a bit of a twist. She’s long been revered as Queen of the one-liners but for Geordie Shore Season 9 Vicky Pattison will officially be crowned Queen of the house! Her house. Her rules. God save the Geordies!  Here's your exclusive first look at what's going down this season!