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PREPARATIONS for the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State have again raised the issue of the highly monetised nature of Nigerian politics. The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, generated N163m from selling expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants. Last Saturday, APGA disqualified six of the aspirants.

AN erroneous belief that the relevance of oil approximates to the life span of Nigeria’s oil reserves partially fuels the contentment with which the authorities treat the diversification of the economy.Concerns over the dependence of the economy on oil raged more than three decades ago, now the issue is total dependence on oil, yet the matter is discussed as one of several issues beleaguering Nigeria.No, oil is about the only issue that makes and mars Nigeria with a rapacity that is lost on Nigerian leaders. Nigeria is mostly about oil and its depleting consequences on developing our national resources, some of which are in more abundance and could provide more multiplier effects on the economy than oil.Oil devastates with a rapidity few enterprises impose on its surroundings. The billions of Dollars it heaves into national coffers kills thoughts for the perpetual penury its exploration ordains for the surroundings. Agitations for equitable use of oil resources fail too in securing ren

In Nigeria today, the name Julius Agwu has become a household name. A comedian, singer and author, he shares some of his plans and experiences in this chat. Excerpts: What is it about this year’s ‘Crack Ya Ribs’? It was something we started here in Nigeria but at some point, we just thought it was necessary to take it across to, not just Nigerians in diaspora but to the whole world; that Nigerians have something to offer. Some negative stories other countries have about us should be erased. Of course, every country has its good and the bad side. But ours have been over-celebrated. So Crack Ya ribs is a way to let them know that we have something worthwhile to offer. We use entertainment as a vehicle to celebrate ourselves. Julius Agu And part of what I do is try as much as possible to use comedy not just for laughing but to teach

Nigeria’s no.1 dance queen, Kaffy is certainly in for another break. At the moment, we scooped the vibrant dancer is expecting her second baby with husband, Joseph Ameh.Although before now, she’d been sighted at functions looking all preggy but trust Kaffy’s naturally flat stomach to play the perfect deceiver just like the case of her first issue.Kaffy, hubby during the naming ceremony of their first babyMaking to confirm the gist, a call was made to her camp and we gathered her baby bump can no longer be hidden, as she’s truly in her second trimester.According to gist, the dance queen has kept a low key as a result of the pregnancy. She is excited and is looking forward to the birth of their second child.Kaffy and Joseph welcomed their first child Kamal Ameh in December 2011 and got married in June 2012. - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/08/kaffy-dance-queen-expecting-baby-no-2/#sthash.ioTd9NEn.dpuf

Mavin records’ songstress, Tiwa Savage and her fiance, TeeBillz have finally picked a date for their white wedding. *Tiwa and TeeBillz The couple will be having their traditional marriage on the 23rd of November, in Lagos, while their

An alleged plot to remove the remaining traces of Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, commenced yesterday with the evaluation of all party members from the state in public office by the Felix Obuah-led state executive of the party.The screening is to scrutinise all those in public office on the platform of the party, including the deputy governor, federal and state legislators, local government chairmen and councilors, among others.As the screening commenced yesterday, the head of the evaluation committee, Osinakachukwu Ideozu, warned that attendance was compulsory for every political office holder as he warned that absence would be met with strict sanctions by the state executive.However, loyalists of the governor alleged that the screening was a final plot to ensure that Amaechi’s loyalists were screened out of the forthcoming special national convention of the party due next weekend.Governor, Rotimi AmaechiAn associate of Amaechi said: “They know that

LEGENDARTS with support from •MaxiBeats and •Jude Dawam Presents Music and Basketball Live in Port Harcourt. •Gate Pass: N1000 flat….. VENUE: Elekahia Estate Court, Port Harcourt. •DATE: 24th of August, 2013 •TIME: 9am. •On the Court All radio Presenters in the city, Artistes, Deejays, Promoters, etc. PERFORMING LIVE► Selebobo| Slow Dogg | sym 19 | Dupree And Suprise Ph Artists.

Obviously not everything that comes from Jos, Plateau state is tears blood and sorrow. It seemed so on account of several crises that have erupted from the ancient city in the past few years. In fact, popular Nigerian Rap artist, Mr Incredible, MI in one of his hit albums, described the present city of Jos as a wild-wild West where only cursed people live: “… better get your gun, better get your vest, cause J town is a wild-wild west. No one blessed but everyone cursed, cause J town is a wild, wild west……” But just a few months after that hit song, armed with the transformational power of technology, a 15 year old high school student, Terkura Ephraim Unongo, has changed the story. Now the whole wide world is beaming the search light on the supposed wild, wild west where a replica of the social media platforms transforming world information today like facebook, twitter, Instagram among others is sprouting from. Call it history in the making; one may not be far from the truth because

The internet isn’t really the best place to be a knight in shining armour. The reasons aren’t farfetched; for all you know, the damsel in distress could be a wicked witch or worse, a scamming dude. This week, we focus on scams that appeal to the hero in you.Here is an exampleDearest One,Please dear, I need you to stand as my guardian to retrieve my inheritance, Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars($7,500,000,00) which my late father deposited in a bank here in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire before his assassination for reasons which I will let you know as soon as I hear from you. I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.*File photo: End of the road for suspected fraudstersNow permit me to ask these few questions:1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?2. Can I completely trust you?3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your account? Dear, if you are re

Apparently piqued by the low level of skilled manpower in Nigeria, technology solution provider, Oracle, at the weekend, promised to flood the Nigerian market, with skilled manpower.The company said it would do that by training people across different industries, in cutting edge technology devices, solutions and innovations that would make the hitherto unemployable youths employable and help advance businesses for those in business.The company in flying off this project, partnered with Interdist Alliances, a Platinum level member in Oracle PartnerNetwork and Value Added Distributor, to unveil Oracle Partner HUB in Nigeria.The Hub located at Interdist Alliances’ offices in Lagos, Nigeria, provides a comprehensive portfolio of services to drive the growth of partner organizations and their business. The concept of an Oracle Partner Hub combines Oracle’s technical knowledge, professional services and marketing support to help ensure the best possible support for partners.Oracle has been b

Four continental musical heavyweights will light up the Big Brother: The Chase stage this Sunday during the stunning 2-hour live finale, as Africa’s votes decide who out of Beverley, Melvin, Elikem, Cleo and Dillish will take home the USD300 000 prize after 91 days of epic action. Ice Prince, DJ Ganyane, Keko and R2bees are household names across the continent, and will add the perfect musical accompaniment to what promises to be a dramatic evening. Ice Prince has been performing and rapping since he was in secondary school. Since then, the Nigerian superstar has charted and performed around the world, collaborating with some of the continent’s hottest artists and selling out shows wherever he goes. Ice-Prince, R2 Bees and Kekeo Influenced by Notorious B.I.G, Rakim, Jay-Z, Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Ludacris, Busta

PHC’s Dopest and most vibrant artist Damzy69 drops a video for his single “ADDICTION” off his mixtape “Life In My Shoes (L.I.M.S)”. You get to see Damzy and the whole Hi-Def team on the chills and rolling on their daily lives. Cool Concept. Watch and Enjoy!

Viewers of Papa Ajasco & Company are in for a treat as Wale Adenuga Productions cast and crew are currently on location recording fresh episodes of Nigeria’s Number One TV Comedy which will hit the silver screen from 24th of August, 2013.According to Wale Adenuga Jr., Managing Director of WAP, “The brand new episodes we are recording have been meticulously written and planned in order to give viewers the usual top-quality entertainment which they deserve from us. We also encourage them to like us on our Facebook Page, ‘PapaAjascoAndCompany’ for a chance to act in the programme, win fantastic prizes, interact with the stars, behind the scenes footage, up-to-date info and lots more.”These fresh episodes star the main cast of the series with supporting roles by your favourite stars including Niyi Johnson, Cassandra Odita, Femi Brainard, Henrietta Kosoko and several others. Also, starring in the new episodes are fresh faces from the internationally-renowned

International hitmaker, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj has released the official theme song for Hennessy Artistry 2013.The mid-tempo track titled “Raise Your Glasses”, premiered during the week on The Beat 99.9 FM. It is a celebratory feel good song with which Hennessy artistry blended D’banj’s energy in his voice with Hennessy’s coolness reflected by the synthetic sound and heavy bass on the instrumental.There is a strong feel of confidence and freshness to this track. It is a track you will assuredly bop your head to, a track you would definitely want to blast while you cruise in your car.“Raise Your Glasses” was produced by a new producer and DB Records signee, DeeVee and the Executive Producer; Hennessy Artistry of course!On the track, Hennessy Cognac Brand Manager, Lere Awokoya said, “I believe we have definitely found a perfect blend and balance between energy and cool. It is a very fresh sound and you will have no control of your head bopping to the beat when it plays.

*Plans to do collabo with younger brother If Nigerian International and Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi is not making waves today in his chosen career-football, he probably would have pitched his tent in the music industry. This stunning revelation was made recently by his younger brother, Patrick Tochukwu Obi, while officially unveiling the six artistes who are signed to the soccer star’s records label, Matured Money Minds(MMM) which he established last year. Patrick, popularly known as Edgar and a fast rising act, disclosed further that, Mikel’s undying love for music informed his decision to invest in the entertainment industry. John Obi Mikel According to Edgar, also an ex-footballer and former playmaker for Pepsi Academy in Jos El-kanani , “If Mikel wasn’t a footballer, he would probably have taken the same path in life with me.” He hinted that the soccer star is planning to do a collabo with him.”Actually, I was with him a couple of weeks ago and told me concerning

Nollywood actor, Victor Osuagwu , got married to his longtime lover Roseline 16 years ago. But he only wedded her last year at the bride’s home town in Choba, Port-Harcourt, amid surprises. The marriage has produced four children: two boys and two girls. Their fist son will be 15 years come next month. Osuagwu, currently the chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos chapter describes his wife as a replica of what he wanted in life. He reveals that trust and understanding have been the stronghold of his marriage. The beginning

Talk about so close yet so far! After making it to the top 7 in The Chase, South Africa’s Angelo has become the 22nd Housemate to be Evicted from The Chase.Just like a tornado sweeping everything that is in its sight, the curse of the couples has swept through the Big Brother House and tonight it reared its ugly head once again. The final couple in the House Beverly and Angelo popularly called Bengelo has been torn apart, at least for the time being.Angelo did not even get a chance to say goodbye to his lady love because the Eviction Nominees were called into the Rendezvous Room. As soon as IK announced him as the second Evicted Housemate of the night, Angelo walked out the Rendezvous Room and head to the Live Show stage for a heart to heart chat with the presenter.His passionate relationship with Beverly has been one of the most polarising unions in The Chase. Their union has had its fair share of ups and downs but throughout it all it has always been evident that the duo genuinely ca

DANIEL D HUMOROUS SET TO TAKE HIS GAME NOTCHES HIGHER One of Nigerias finest new generation comedians Daniel Nnwoka a.k.a. Daniel D’ Humorous is set to take us all by storm again as he gears up for the 2013 edition of his flagship comedy special tagged DANIEL D HUMOROUS LIVE!! THE ONE MAN SHOW; SECOND IMPRESSION.. slated for the 29th of September, 2013..at the prestigious Aztech Arcum Events centre, stadium road, PortHarcourt.You will recall that on the 22nd of september, 2012 at the same venue, daniel recorded this same feat with a unique comedy routine which he describes as urban. This year he is poised to double up on wat he did last year, hence the theme second impression…We just cant wait to see what our very own DANIEL D HUMOROUS has in his goody bag this year…