By JON GAMBRELLAssociated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – The firing of nearly 800 doctors working at hospitals in Nigeria’s most populous state has exposed the failings of the nation’s medical system, as lawyers said Wednesday negotiations over the physicians’ fate continued. The sick and injured continue to line up at state hospitals in the nation’s [...]
Some of the personalities at Wednesday’s launch Ghana will be renewing her running rivalry with neighbours, Nigeria come June 30 at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre when they lock horns at the second edition of the Ghana Meets Naija concert. The annual concert, the brainchild of Empire Entertainment headed by Kwabena Anokye [...]
the Black Power movement in the States, he became politically energized and outspoken against oppression at home. Fela’s music grew increasingly provocative, full of undisguised challenges to the Nigerian dictatorship. The authorities, of course, were not amused. With a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones (he also directed and devised the kinetic, richly [...]
Jerrilyin Set To Release Debut Album Published on May 16, 2012 by pmnews · No Comments Since her participation in the Idol West Africa competition in 2007, Jerrilyn Mulbah has continued to improve on her remarkable talent across the continent. Jerrilyn In a matter of months, the sultry singer will drop her first album. And [...]
By most accounts, the radio is believed to be the most effective means of communication in Africa. Available statistics reveal that more than 70 per cent of Africans rely primarily on the radio for their information and entertainment. Historically, radio broadcasting in Nigeria dates back to 1932 when the industry served the interests of the [...]
By JON GAMBRELLAssociated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – The firing of nearly 800 doctors working at hospitals in Nigeria’s most populous state has exposed the failings of the nation’s medical system, as lawyers said Wednesday negotiations over the physicians’ fate continued. The sick and injured continue to line up at state hospitals in the nation’s [...]
Mr. Frank Nneji, ABC Transport Nigeria MD ABC Transport Plc has introduced a new coach operation known as Smart Coach, in order to meet the increasing demands for a medium size bus by its customers. The Smart Coach is a Navigo-model 27-seater luxury coach designed to offer passengers an alternative between a coach and a [...]
From school to the streets By SAM OTTIWednesday May 16 , 2012 More Stories on This Section The University of Lagos (UNILAG) often prides itself as the ‘university of first choice and the nation’s pride’. True to its mantra, over 7000 students of the university will on Thursday, May 24, 2012, participate in the maiden [...]
By CAIN BURDEAUAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about how much oil was leaking from the company’s blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico claims evidence that was not given to federal investigators will prove his innocence. In court documents, Kurt Mix asks U.S. District Judge [...]
Gospel Singing Is My True Calling — Tope Alabi
Patricia Temitope Alabi (neeObayomi) is a household name in Nigeria gospel music scene. Born over forty years ago into a catholic family, her parents had received a prophecy when she was seven years old that she would be a “great minister of God”. The actress-turned -singer had paid her dues in the entertainment industry before [...]
Air Nigeria to be privatised in two years –Jimoh Ibrahim
Air Nigeria is to be privatised within the next two years. It is expected that the airline would be on a firm footing by then. Chairman of the company, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, said the airline would focus more on international operations with scheduled flights to Dubai, Rome, Paris and Asian countries. Ibrahim, who spoke on [...]
Fashion Night Out, Ghana 2012 Comes Off This Weekend
Entertainment of Friday, 18 May 2012 Source: – Email this Share This Facebook Twitter reddit Google Bookmarks del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Mixx it! Print This Comments (2) « Prev Next » The Ghanaian fashion taste is now on the high and we cannot be blind at the new styles in vogue. Fashion Night Out, Ghana [...]
Nigeria picks 25 players for U-20 invitational tourney
LAGOS, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has named a 25-man squad for an invitational U-20 tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. Spokesperson for the team Samm Audu disclosed this in a statement reaching Xinhua on Saturday, saying John Obuh, the Head Coach of the national under-20 men’s listed three goalkeepers, eight [...]
Victor Ikpeba, Austin Okocha & the six Legends of the Heineken Champions Planet
SPECIALBy Babajide Alaka The Heineken Champions Planet is located in the heart of Victoria Island. It is a cosy duplex filled with football memorabilia and beautiful hostesses who make sure that fans of the beautiful game never want for anything on match days. In football-speak, the Heineken Champions Planet is football heaven. It is where [...]
Keshi to continue open door policy
Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi stated that he will continue with his policy of giving every player a chance to prove himself despite calls for him to put down a standing team. Former Eagles midfield maestro and technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Okocha during the week urged the Eagles coach jettison his [...]
