Thursday, 27 October 2016
FEC Approves 215MW Power Plant For Kaduna
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday gave approval for the construction of a power plant in Kaduna which is expected to generate 215 megawatts of electricity.
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, dropped the hints while State House Correspondents alongside his colleague in the Ministry of Information, Budget and National Planning at the end of the Federal Executive Council. FCE, meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
The minister said the project, when completed would strengthen the national grid, adding that the project was awarded in 2009 to be completed in 2012 but was abandoned.
NUPENG Gives FG 21 Days To Halt Sack Of Workers By Oil Majors
Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, yesterday gave the Federal Government, a 21-day ultimatum to order the recall of over 3,000 workers sacked by oil majors in the ongoing mass sack of workers in the sector or face a nationwide industrial action. A communique issued yesterday by the Central Working Committee, CWC, meeting in Warri, Delta State, lamented that the 3,000 workers were sacked by oil majors and oil servicing companies who were closing shop on account of the current recession.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Senate Gives NDDC 7 Days To Tender Evidence Of Approval On 1,691 Contracts
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, yesterday, directed authorities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to submit all approval evidences for 1,691 contracts it awarded within seven days for verification.
The order was sequel to the failure of the commission to provide evidence of approval for the 1,691 contracts out of the entire 1,697 contracts awarded by the commission to registered contractors between 2014 and 2016.
The committee, led by Senator Andy Uba, PDP, Anambra South, subsequently directed the commission to within seven days, furnish it with evidence of approval of all the contracts and relevant certificates of no objection from the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
Failure of the commission to provide evidence of approval for the documented contracts came to the fore during vetting of its report by the committee, yesterday.
Jay-z Set To Acquire Late Prince's Unreleased Songs For $40m
Rap artist and business mogul Jay-Z, has reportedly tried to purchase all the unreleased music of late rock icon Prince, that were discovered at Paisley Park after singer's death.
Buhari Will Surprise Nigerians In 2017 - Trade Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enalamah, yesterday, said the result of the efforts by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will surprise Nigerians in 2017.
The minister, who was in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital spoke with newsmen at the 8th Session of the National Council On Industry, Trade and Investment.
Enalameh said the federal government is strifing to end the current economic recession.
He said: "You will start seeing result at the end of this year and early next year. As far as i am concerned, next year is a year of results. All the work we are doing will start yielding result from this quarter.
"The level of delivery in 2017 will surprise everybody. People may be saying we are not doing anything but it is impossible for a man to start broadcasting a plan we haven't really put together well."
The Minister however, stated that the strategic focus of the ministry's master plan for Diversification and Growth of the Nigerian Economy is: "Partnering with Private and Development Capital to leverage and Catalyze Resources for diversification and growth."
No Plan To Hike Fuel Price - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, denied any plan to further hike price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, stating that current realities on ground didn't support any increase.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Mr. Muhammad Garba-Deen, said there was absolutely no plan by the Federal Government or the NNPC to increase fuel price above the N145 maximum level.
FG, World Bank To Develop Master Plan for Coastal Communities' Devt
The Federal Government and World Bank have entered a partnership arrangement aimed at developing a master plan for the development and protection of the coastal communities of the Niger Delta region.
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, at a meeting with a delegation of the World Bank Group, led by Dahlia Lotayef, in Abuja, said the collaboration was expected to alleviate the sufferings of the people living in the coastal communities.
Pastor Usani said: "This visit is a fall out of the meeting on West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme held in Lome, Togo, recently."
He reiterated that the ministry would look into deliberation at the summit with a view to finding ways of utilizing them to develop and enhance economic and social activities in the coastal areas of the Niger Delta region.
Sunday, 23 October 2016
US Election 2016: We Are Behind, Says Trump Campaign
The Donald Trump campaign has admitted the Republican lags behind Hillary Clinton with just over two weeks to go before Americans cast their votes.
"We are behind. She has some advantages," said campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, who added: "We're not giving up. We know we can win this,"
On Friday, Mr Trump made a rare admission that he could lose.
Timi And Bukola Dakolo's Work Out Session Together Is Everything
Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo shared an adorable workout video with his wife, Busola.
He wrote "GYM WITH SHE
Saturday, 22 October 2016
Ycee Lands Hot Deal With Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is expanding across Africa, the label has announced an exclusive deal with Ycee of Tinny Entertainment, Today in South Africa. The deal will see the rapper's first E.p, 'The First Wave' released under the Sony umbrella.
Kanye West Celebrates Kim Kardashian On Her 36th Birthday In The Most Romantic Way
Kim Kardashian turned 36 today and to celebrate her, Kanye West has put together a sweet montage of home videos of his wife Kim Kardashian on twitter.
The Video, which was set to Kanye's music, features never-been-seen-before footage shot throughout Kim's life, showing her whole family and how close they are.
Tonto Dikeh-Churchill Is On Top Of The World As She Bags Award For Excellence
Nollywood actress, tonto Dikeh who has recently been one of the most talked about celebrities bagged an award for most outstanding African female Actress for Charity project, by the Face of Independence Nigeria.
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White Woman Comes To Nigeria To Meet Man WHo Scammed Her
I'm sure you would have heard various online stories between Nigerian guy and oyinbo women, but this one was found on BBC is somehow different and mind-blowing!
62-year-old Maria Grette was a divorcee whose friends teased to give love another chance few years. The native of Sweden was then helped by her friend to create a profile on an online dating website. Since it was her friends that playfully created the online profile, she didn't really put her mind to it. Ms Grette, who works as an arts teacher, painter and arts therapist didn't give much further thought to the website.
"I received messages telling me that people had contacted me, but I never looked at them," She said. The, one day, she did."I still don't know why. It was like a sudden impulse happening before I could stop it. I was caught up by the atmosphere and by something in his words," she said.
62-year-old Maria Grette was a divorcee whose friends teased to give love another chance few years. The native of Sweden was then helped by her friend to create a profile on an online dating website. Since it was her friends that playfully created the online profile, she didn't really put her mind to it. Ms Grette, who works as an arts teacher, painter and arts therapist didn't give much further thought to the website.
"I received messages telling me that people had contacted me, but I never looked at them," She said. The, one day, she did."I still don't know why. It was like a sudden impulse happening before I could stop it. I was caught up by the atmosphere and by something in his words," she said.
Donald Trump Marries Hillary Clinton?(Photo)
A Nigerian has decided to make a joke about two presidential candidates of the United State Of America, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton as he graphically joins them in holy matrimony.
Toke Makinwa's Amusing Letter To Future Husband Is A Must Read
Media personality, Toke Makinwa who was recently shammed by several people over controversial video writes amusing letter to her future husband on social media depicting with a photo of Michelle and Barrack Obama.
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Filmaker, Femi Adisa And Wife Usher In another Set Of Twins
Popular Nigerian Film-maker, femi Adisa, and his wife, Tomi have welcomed another set of twins after first set of identical twins in October 2014.
The producer and director shared this on social media with a photo which he captioned, "My God has done it again. It's a boy and a girl. Thank you Jesus".
One of his most popular works includes his 2016 movie, King Invisible featuring Tope Tedela and Gabriel Afolayan.
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The producer and director shared this on social media with a photo which he captioned, "My God has done it again. It's a boy and a girl. Thank you Jesus".
One of his most popular works includes his 2016 movie, King Invisible featuring Tope Tedela and Gabriel Afolayan.
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GOSH!!! See The 2017 Lexus Car Actress Tonto Dikeh Got From Her Husband
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, was surprised y her hubby who got her a 2017 Lexus LX570. The excited mum of one took Instagram on October 19, 2016, to make the huge revelation.
I am indeed surprised by your love for me. Everyday I applaud myself for marrying such an awesome husband as you. Thank you MY DEAREST husband for gifting me such a wonderful gift as dis cutie(Lexus LX 570 2017).
I Am Used To People Making Fun Abiunt Me - Tiwa Savage
Marvin Record queen, Tiwa Savage in a chat with Premium Times at an event in Lagos on Tuesday spoke about her career and controversies.
The mother of one said she is used to people making fun about her.
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How have you handled all the controversies that trailed your marrige in April?
It's been the grace of god and i think I have been able to pull through by simply immersing myself in my work.
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