Friday 4 November 2016
Libra Motors boss speaks...What makes us talk of the nation
By Tosin Ajirire
With the rising cost of transportation, insecurity and debilitating infrastructure as the economy slides into recession, Mr. Godwin Eghosa Odoruyi, an integrated fleet management expert and MD/CEO Libra Motors Nigeria Ltd, advises the government to take practical steps on infrastructural development and promotion of trade and investment in Nigeria.
How would you assess the development and impact of the transport sector on the Nigerian economy? Read more
WARIBOKO OKI @ 62: Nigeria’s celebrated Siamese twin tells her life story
By Fred Iwenjora
When she was born July 25, 1953, former Miss Wariboko Davis made great news because she was conjoined with her sister. Newspapers in Nigeria and worldwide celebrated her birth just like they celebrated her survival after the surgery to separate them. Now Mrs. Wariboko Oki, she celebrated her 62 birthday recently and speaks...Read more
WARIBOKO OKI @ 62: Nigeria’s celebrated Siamese twin tells her life story
By Fred Iwenjora
When she was born July 25, 1953, former Miss Wariboko Davis made great news because she was conjoined with her sister. Newspapers in Nigeria and worldwide celebrated her birth just like they celebrated her survival after the surgery to separate them. Now Mrs. Wariboko Oki, she celebrated her 62 birthday recently and speaks.Read more
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/wariboko-oki-62-nigerias-celebrated-siamese-twin-tells-her-life-story/
Films or not, I still dream of leading Rivers state someday – Prince Tonye Princewill
At 47 years of age, Prince Tonye Princewill has done many things that many of his age mates dread to attempt. From running successfully,Riverdrill, his oil and gas conglomerate employing hundreds of Nigerians and other business interests to being the youngest gubernatorial candidate in Rivers state elections of 2007 as candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria. He was also Labour Party Governorship candidate in 2015. By Fred Iwenjora..Read more
Chief Dennis Okwu: Restive youths kidnapped and killed his father but now he engages them in his philanthropic gestures
By Fred Iwenjora
Many who know Chief Dennis Okwu agree that he has without doubt made a big name in the freight forwarding business as Managing Director of Sweet Apple Group and an influential member of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents ANLCA.
However in recent times this huge goodwill in his field of work is gradually being over shadowed by his philanthropic activities across board.
Aside from supporting youth activities in the area of entertainment and sports by sponsoring several cultural activities including his contributions in Nollywood, Okwu has in the past six years also organized a yearly soccer Championship in Ikeduru Imo state, his home which has provided end of year sporting excitement for the people aside from discovering and rewarding new soccer talents handsomely..Read more
Friday 7 October 2016
Rivers LGA election; Hon Monday Abulokwe, the man to beatin ONELGA
Many also believe that if he gets the ticket of his party, then winning will be a walk over
Since the revered position was zoned to Ndoni by the Rivers PDP, many other candidates are in vigorous campaign to take over the coveted seat but the candidacy of Abuluokwe seems to be the ultimate.
Pundits calculate that since he served well when he was Vice Chairman , his own opportunity will not elude him.
Said a close source who pleaded anonymity, the PDP in the state is well disposed to him because of his closeness to Chief Felix Obuah, PDP Rivers Chairman. a relationship that started since when Obuah was ONELGA Mayor.
Abulokwe is also said to have in quantum, the tricks of grassroots mobilisation enough to make him carry the day.
Church ushers in bloody fight, head to prison over sagging of trousers
Church ushers of a Pentecostal church situated at the Aswani Layout of Isolo Lagos went into a free- for all fight a few days ago , tore themselves to shreds and landed in Police station from where they were remanded in Kirikiri Prison for causing a breech of the peace amongst other offences.
The free for all fight was sparked off by the mode of dressing of some members of the church which was at variance with church rules.
Eye witnesses informed ECD that two church members arrived the church that Sunday morning in sagged trousers against the rule of the Pastor in charge and were prevented from entering the church by the ushers. An argument had ensued which later resulted in bloody fisticuffs.
Said the source, the Police came and took every one to their cell from where the matter was taken to court.
When the matter was called up the magistrate remanded the warriors in prison custody.
The free for all fight was sparked off by the mode of dressing of some members of the church which was at variance with church rules.
Eye witnesses informed ECD that two church members arrived the church that Sunday morning in sagged trousers against the rule of the Pastor in charge and were prevented from entering the church by the ushers. An argument had ensued which later resulted in bloody fisticuffs.
Said the source, the Police came and took every one to their cell from where the matter was taken to court.
When the matter was called up the magistrate remanded the warriors in prison custody.
Female fans melt as Kiss Daniel concludes Europe tour, tour South Africa
Woju crooner Kiss Daniels has concluded his tour of Europe with his female fans all melting in its wake. Stories are still being told of how his fans in Copenhagen fainted in happiness.
The tour started with his participation at Nollywood Film Festival Germany/Nollywood Europe Golden Awards causing the German city of Frankfurt to come alive.
The award ceremonies held from Sept 8-10, 2016.
The yearly event organized by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment eV which includes film shows, interactions and networking by film makers and other entertainment and culture merchants premiered a new movie Diplomatic strings shot in Germany and Lagos written and directed by Paul Julius Obomokhai and produced by Isaac Izoya and Queen Blessing Ituah for Ehizoya Golden Entertainment.
Also screened was Henry Ozuluonye's The Stick
News of the upcoming event is all over European cities with fans of Nollywood really keeping the date for what many believe has stamped its authority as a premier show that celebrates Nigerian films in Europe, honoring contributors to the progress of society apart from providing entertainment.
According to the Nigerian Representative for NEGA/NIFF, ace TV producer Kunle Aborishade, “top on the billof those who graced the occasion is screen actor Francis Duru who was joined by Charles Inojie by popular demand. This is not Inojie's first time at NEGA.
Continuing, he added that “Woju crooner Kiss Daniel who will be on his first tour of EU crowned all the efforts of all his fans with a super performance. He also jammmed in some of other European cities including Italy, Sweden, Denmark
The tour started with his participation at Nollywood Film Festival Germany/Nollywood Europe Golden Awards causing the German city of Frankfurt to come alive.
The award ceremonies held from Sept 8-10, 2016.
The yearly event organized by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment eV which includes film shows, interactions and networking by film makers and other entertainment and culture merchants premiered a new movie Diplomatic strings shot in Germany and Lagos written and directed by Paul Julius Obomokhai and produced by Isaac Izoya and Queen Blessing Ituah for Ehizoya Golden Entertainment.
Also screened was Henry Ozuluonye's The Stick
News of the upcoming event is all over European cities with fans of Nollywood really keeping the date for what many believe has stamped its authority as a premier show that celebrates Nigerian films in Europe, honoring contributors to the progress of society apart from providing entertainment.
According to the Nigerian Representative for NEGA/NIFF, ace TV producer Kunle Aborishade, “top on the billof those who graced the occasion is screen actor Francis Duru who was joined by Charles Inojie by popular demand. This is not Inojie's first time at NEGA.
Continuing, he added that “Woju crooner Kiss Daniel who will be on his first tour of EU crowned all the efforts of all his fans with a super performance. He also jammmed in some of other European cities including Italy, Sweden, Denmark
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