Ibinabo Fiberesima, Nollywood actress and producer has been re-elected as the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. The Electoral Committee of the AGN confirmed the ex-beauty queen’s victory on Thursday at the end of elections held in major state chapters of the body. Friends, fans and family members of the English Language and…
Nigeria’s ICT Minister to Speak at Major Telecom Summit
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, will lead a delegation of Nigerians to Qatar for the 2014 edition of the Telecom World organised by the International Telecommunications Union, ITU. The event, scheduled to hold from December 7 to December 10, 2014 is a principal platform for debate, networking and showcasing for the…
‘Keshi’s Sack Will Not Change Anything’ – Amiesimaka
Adokiye Amiesimaka, a former Green Eagles player reacting to the dismissal of Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles coach, has said that the action will not change anything. “We have had 14 coaches since France 1998, does it mean that we do not have qualified coaches that can transform the team? Sacking Keshi and his crew…
Plovech Solutions Launch Electronic School System in Abuja
Plovech solutions has recently launched an electronic school system, ESS, in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board, FCT-UBEB integrated all junior secondary schools in the FCT into the newly developed central portal. FCT-UBEB is currently running the admission process for the current academic year 2014/2015 on their newly re-developed portal at http://www.fctubeb.gov.ng.…
‘US Never Refused Sale Of Arms To Nigeria’ – Entwistle
James Entwistle, the United States of Ambassador to Nigeria, has denied reports that the US refused to sell arms to Nigeria on account of human rights violation in the fight against insurgency in the country. Entwistle, who was speaking at the Diplomatic Dialogue Series organised by the Nigeria Leadership Initiative, NLI, said the US has…
Fayose Sworn In
The Ekiti State chief judge started the swearing in ceremony first with the deputy governor, Kolapo Olusola, who has taken his oath of office. Ayo Fayose has just taken his oath of office and is now the substantive governor of Ekiti State.
Civil Society Groups on Protest March
A coalition of civil society organisation is currently on a peaceful protest March to the Lagos State Government House to submit a letter of grievance for onward submission to the Presidency. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions including: “Stop Abuse of law in Ekiti”; ” Save Nigeria from government of terrorism”; Bring back our…
Health Workers Begin Nationwide Strike
Felix Faniran, National President of Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, has announced the commencement of a strike action by health workers nationwide. He made the announcement in Ibadan, Oyo State on Wednesday. Faniran said health workers in the country will begin an indefinite strike on Thursday, over various issues, including the unresolved leadership…
Keshi Sacked as Super Eagles Coach
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach has been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Wednesday. He was sacked just as Nigeria struggles to secure qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals. He has been replaced by Amodu Shuaibu.
Don Jazzy Unveils Oil and Gas Business
Michael Collins Ajereh, Nigerian multi award-winning record producer and songwriter, better known as Don Jazzy, has officially unveiled his oil and gas business named, Mavin Energy. The Mavin record boss shows the label is not only about music production, as he ventured into the Oil and Gas business with the company, Mavin Energy Limited dealing…