Brace up for new sounds, ZTM entertainment artistes warn Wizkid, others

 CEO of ZTM Entertainment, has boasted that his newly signed artistes, Ariyo Ayodeji Joshua, aka Ay Makanaki, Nkemchor Azuka Emmanuel, aka Reeze and Hable Abraham Osemekhian, with stage name, Rolly, are ready to take the Nigerian music industry by storm with unique sounds never seen in the history of Nigerian music, saying  they will be giving reigning artistes a run for their money. Yvonne, Wizkid and Davido Boasting of  how  good the budding singers are, he took a swipe at acclaimed kings of Nigerian music, Davido and Wizkid, advising them and other top music stars to

Poor state of energy sector: FG’s economic recovery growth plan in danger

There are strong indica- tions that the realisation of the Federal Government’s 2017-2020 Economic and Recovery Growth Plan, ERGP, may be scuttled as a result of inadequate and unstable power supply in the country. The ERGP, a medium-term structural reform to diversify Nigeria’s economy, including expanding power sector infrastructure, was drawn based on the assumption that electricity supply would continue to grow, hitting 10,000 megawatts, MW, by 2020. But the latest Presidency report obtained by Vanguard showed that Nigeria has consistently generated below 4,000 MW for a greater part of 2016 and 2017, barely three years to set target. Investigations showed that the nation’s power sector was haunted by many problems, including poor and limited facilities, inadequate gas, vandalism, energy theft and lack of funds. It showed that even if these challenges, especially lack of funds were solved

Osinbajo pledges FG commitment to develop Ibom Deep

Nigeria Vice  President Yemi Osinbajo, weekend, pledged Federal Government commitment towards the timely completion of Ibom Deep Sea Port project in Akwa Ibom State. Vice President stated this at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium after commissioning live touching projects to mark the 30th anniversary celebration of the creation Akwa Ibom State. He disclosed that the Federal Government has made provision in Nigerian Port Authority, NPA, and 2017 budget for the development of Ibaka Deep Sea Port. The Presidency host Eid al-adha lunch at the Banquet hall, State House, Abuja Sunday He said that the Federal Government was prepared to enter into partnership with any state of the federation for the purposes of development. Prof Osinbajo advised Nigerians against breaking the bond of brotherhood and peace that had existed in the country for decades. He said: “Citizens everywhere should not sit idle when misguided elements recklessly

FG Appointments: Era of `Godfatherism’ over – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that as far as Federal Government appointments to public offices and key positions are concerned, the era of “godfatherism’’ is over. : Minister for Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed briefing journalists on the prosciption of all activities of the Independent People of Biafra at the Presidential villa, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adehsida The minister stated this in Abuja on Sunday at a thanksgiving reception by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Culture, Ms Grace Gekpe. Mohammed, who was represented by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that appointment to positions in the Federal Government “is strictly by merit’’. “Gone are those days when people were appointed into positions by other factors apart from merit. “Most of us must have heard that the new permanent secretaries were asked to write

he #tag "Bring Back Willie Obiano" Wins More Followership Than Other Support Groups

The Anambra Transformation Ambassador is seems to be the leading Bring Back Governor Willie Obiano for second term support group than any other groups in Anamrba.
Our correspondent gathered that the group had recorded over 200,000 followership both online and via registration format.

Breaking News: Psquare Officially Break Up For Good, Court Papers For Separation Filed And Sent in [See Full Details]

Nigerian music group, Psquare, who has dominated the Nigerian music scene for many years have finally split up, following social media shades and drama.
LIB exclusively confirmed that Peter has sent a termination letter to their lawyer Festus Keyamo (SAN), demanding for a termination of the agreement between Psquare.
Here’s LIB’s report;
“LIB can now exclusively confirm that Peter has sent a termination letter to their lawyer Festus Keyamo (SAN), demanding for a termination of the agreement between Psquare.
In the letter (which LIB has obtained), he defends his decision by making some serious allegations against his twin Paul and older brother/group manager Jude.

Video: How we realised IPOB is a terrorists organisation – FG

The federal government of Nigeria has said that it has analysed the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and seen that the group fits a terrorist organisation. It said it arrived at the conclusion especially after establishing that IPOB printed passports, currency and was taxing innocent people. It said IPOB rejected peaceful dialogue with the federal government and, therefore, is a terrorists organization because it equally carved out a territory within Nigeria for its members. IPOB members on solidarity march for Trump The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari

CBL STORE PARTNERS WITH SPORTS WORLD NIGERIA 22nd SEPTEMBER 2017

In a bid to get closer to the fans, Continental Basketball League Store today announces a ground breaking partnership with Nigeria’s number one Sports and fitness retail chain. Sports World Nigeria would be the official offline retail partner of the CBL Store. Sports World has fourteen outlets across Nigeria and three in Lagos; Palms Shopping Mall, Ikeja City Mall and Brasas’r Place on Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase One.
Speaking on the partnership, the Chief Executive Officer of CBL, Ugo Udezue, stated that “we have always said that Sports can be a huge economic driver when done right. We have now amplified the fact that this is possible with this deal”. With this partnership, fans of the league now have the option of walking into any Sports World outlet across the Country to purchase the CBL Store products at their convenience.

2023: IPOB threat to Igbo presidency project — Gov Okoroch

Following a tour of some of the infrastructure projects being executed by his administration, Governor Rochas Okorocha sat down for an interview with a team of visiting journalists. Excerpts: By Dapo Akinrefon WILL President Muhammadu Buhari be contesting in 2019? My name is Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha and not Muhammadu Buhari. It is only President Buhari that will say whether he is contesting or not. As far as I am concerned, President Buhari is well now; he is very strong, so, it is left for President Buhari to say whether he will run or not. He has the character to lead this country. We will wait for him to make his statement for 2019. Rochas Okorocha and Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu What informed your decision to demolish the Ekeukwu market? Ekeukwu has been one of the oldest markets from when Owerri was a village. Where you visited is not referred to as Ekeukwu, it is only a small portion of that whole land.

We shouldn’t experience another civil war — Ohanaeze

The apex Igbo  socio-cultural group in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday  stressed that the country should not be allowed to undergo another civil war.

This came as the body also reinstated that Ndigbo are not interested in secession but equity and fairness  from leaders of the country.

This is even as Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State, yesterday, told sponsors of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to have a rethink.
Speaking when he led leaders of Ohanaeze  on a courtesy visit to Governor Aminu Waziri at the Government House, yesterday, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, said although Nigeria was in trying times, the cohesion that existed over the years was worthy of being maintained.