Friday, 28 September 2012

FG Ready to Float New National Carrier

The Ministry of Aviation with full support of the Presidency has concluded plans to float a new national carrier in partnership with one of Europe's mega carriers, which name government is still keeping to its chest.

Aircraft manufacturers and lessors have designated Nigeria as fastest growing business jet market and it is

Honest Abuja taxi driver gets his reward

Mr Imeh Usuah, a taxi driver, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Abuja, on Tuesday emerged the winner of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) maiden Integrity Award. Usuah was

Award-winning Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has proven she can be a good movie producer as well as an actress. Over the weekend, the actress left a very positive impression on the minds of movie enthusiasts and stakeholders in the Ghana movie industry with the first premiere of her movie, ‘Single & Married’.

Michael Essien, the Ghana international who plays for Real Madrid, has denied widespread media reports that he would be getting married to celebrity publicist Akosua Puni and that the lady was already carrying his baby in her womb.
Reports spread fast through online media Monday that Essien was to have married Akosua at a secret location in London but had to postpone the ceremony because of the rescheduled match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

Nigeria: JTF Kills Islamic Sect Kingpin, Arrests Two Others

The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) Monday in Kano claimed to have killed a top member of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and arrested two others, alleged to be commanders of the sect, in an early morning operation.

Yvonne Nelson Named Hottest Actress

Nigerian entertainment website nigeriafilms.com has named popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson as its hottest and favourite actress after comparing her with other top Nigerian and Ghanaian actresses.

The Federal Government has stated through the FIRS that at the end of August, they have realised about N3trillion from tax collection. In a statement from the Director, Communications and Liaison Department of the FIRS, Mr. Emmanuel Obeta,oil revenue topped the list as accounted for N2.202 trillion while non-oil taxes represented N1.187 trillion of the cumulative figures from January to August. This is a vast improvement when compared to the total collection of N2.93 trillion for the same period in 2011.

UK firm(Shefield United) to invest N78bn in Nigeria’s real estate, leisure sectors

Scarborough United Group Plc, SUGPlc, said it plans to invest N77.89 billion ($500 million) in Nigeria’s real estate, leisure and football services in the next six to nine months.

Nigeria: Paralympics Gold Medalists Get N5 Million Each, National Award

It was naira rain for the Team Nigeria at the recently concluded London Paralympics games and members of the U-20 female national team, the Falconets, as the federal government in appreciation of their efforts rewarded them with cash rewards.

Personality Of The Week: Victor Adebowale

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

London,United Kingdom
Industry: Government / Politics
Job Title: Humanitarian, Social Services C.E.O
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

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Distinguished Honor in Peerage

Lord Victor Adebowale was born as Victor Olufemi Adebowale in 1962 to Nigerian parents, Ezekiel & Grace Adebowale in Britain. In 2009, he became Baron Adebowale of Thornes in the County of West

Nigerian player Chamberlain Oguchi drawing interest from NBA teams

LONDON – After leaving college basketball in 2009, nigerian national team player chamberlain oguchi has

A very emotional Yvonne Okoro has expressed her complete dismay with a recent publication that suggested that her younger sister, Rosaline Okoro doesn’t deserve to compete in the ongoing Miss Ghana beauty contest
because she isn’t ‘Ghanaian’ enough. She described the article as divisive with xenophobic tendencies and lacking facts.

Michael Essien set for Real Madrid debut

The Ghanaian midfielder signed for Real Madrid during the summer transfer window and Jose Mourinho is expected to play him as his side will face Sevilla in the next La Liga fixture.

MARIO Balotelli has gone from blue to red — by dying his trademark mohican.

The madcap Italian striker showed off his new do earlier today as he nipped out for petrol in Alderley Edge.

Fresh and old issues are to engage the attention of the House of Representatives as it resumes plenary on Tuesday after its annual vacation that lasted eight weeks.

Nigeria: Seme Border Customs Rakes in N5.1 Billion

Not less than N5.1 billion has been collected by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Seme Border Command as at the end of August 2012, out of its N9.6 billion target for this year.

The Right Honorable Lord O’Donnell, former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the British Civil Service, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day working visit, a statement issued by IDEG and copied to

Efya Nominated For Award In Chicago

Sensational Ghanaian female artiste Jane Awindor, aka Efya, has
been nominated for the Best Female Artiste category at 2nd Afro

Nigeria: Glo Hits 2 Million Subscribers in Ghana in Four Months

Glo Ghana has acquired two million subscribers in Ghana since it commenced commercial operations in May this year.

INSPIRATION NEWS OF DAY(all about nigerians and ghianians doing it big) :Andre Iguodala (

Andre Iguodala net worth and salary: Andre Iguodala is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $28 million and an annual salary of $13.5 million. During his eight year NBA career, Andre Iguodala has earned just over $58 million in salary alone. He has played for the Philadelphia 76ers for all eight of his first NBA seasons and is currently a member of the Team USA basketball team competing at the London 2012 Olympics. Andre was born January 28th, 1984 in Springfield, Illinois and attended the University of Arizona. Iguodala was a 2012 All-Star.

Sarkodie & Becca grace Glitz Africa Magazine

Continuing their media domination, Sarkodie and Becca were both featured on the cover of Glitz Africa Magazine next issue.

The Jubilee field has produced over 41.3 million barrels of oil (MMBO) from November 28, 2010 to August 31, this year, exporting over 41MMBO during the period. Total Jubilee crude oil stocks as at August 31was 237,914 barrels. The government and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have also lifted 6.9MMBO, representing 16.85 per cent of total crude oil exported.

Nigeria: Foreign Reserves to Hit U.S.$50 Billion

The nation's foreign reserve would soon hit an all- time high of U.S.$50 billion, with Excess Crude Account (ECA) to be in excess of $10 billion within the shortest possible time.

Arik Air, Nigeria's biggest airline will soon become a public quoted company as plan by the airline to float the company in the Nigerian Stock Exchange Market (NSE) has reached advanced stage.

CNN: Is Azumah Nelson Africa's Greatest Boxer?

In his fighting days during the 1980s and 1990s, Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson's thudding jabs and powerful overhands earned him the moniker "The Professor," named for the lessons he'd teach opponents inside the ring.

Ghana’s hip life heavyweight Tinny has collaborated with Nigeria’s celebrated artiste Timaya in his upcoming single.

News World says Nigeria's shoppers rival Russia and the Middle East for West End spending

High local prices and middle class desires are driving Nigerians to London in search of bargains, from pants to steaks

Nigeria: Dangote Promises More Jobs Creation

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said all his investments would be made towards job creation for gainful employment so as to alleviate poverty in the country.

Pension: Panel uncovers £2.204m PHCN fund in UK bank

Abuja—An investigative panel set up by the Federal Government to audit existing financial activities around the controversial Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, Superannuation Pension Fund has uncovered about £2,204,814.18 million company’s total pension sum stashed away in a bank in the United Kingdom (UK).

Yvonne Okoro..Samples Some Akara(lol)

and shes not shy about it. nice

Nigeria: FG Orders Speedy Exploration of Oil in Chad Basin

The Federal government has ordered speedy exploration of crude oil in the Chad Basin after successful discovery of the mineral in the region by the national oil company.

Crime Battle: Fashola Launches 114 Patrol Vehicles

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has launched 114 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles and other equipment for the police to battle rising wave of crime in the Lagos metropolis.
Also launched for the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, are four big vans and an ambulance vehicle, bullet proof jackets and helmets.
The 20 Local Governments and the 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, donated the 114 vehicles to be distributed to fight crime in the state.
The other equipment were donated by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, STF, for the battle against crime while the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar was present at the event.
source:pmnews

More Stability From PHCN?

We ‘ll generate 5,400Mw by Dec – Presidency

ABUJA—THE Federal Government has disclosed that construction work on the Lagos-

Nigeria‘ll play greater role in Africa’s economic future – Dennis Nally, chairman, PwC Int’l

“When you talk about opportunities, I think there are tremendous opportunities here in Nigeria. Nigeria has good potentials for its economy to be one of those regional financial centres, regional financial hubs.” With these

The CEO of Viasat 1 Ghana, Charlotte Gustavsson has confirmed that Ghanaian presenter and actor, Chris Attoh, will be presenting the maiden edition of Born Starz.

More Of ABJ(Abuja)

Sights Of Abuja: come lets spoil you a little..........

Personality Of The Day:Paul Boateng,UKs First Black Cabinet Minister

Paul Yaw Boateng, Baron Boateng (born 14 June 1951) is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent South from

The Team Nigeria London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists have been momentarily rewarded with cash donations in London for

Kwadwo Asamoah is biggest talking point in Italy

After rejecting Manchester United to sign for Serie A champions Juventus, Kwadwo Asamoah is not resting on his oars at all

Ghana 2-0 Malawi

Goals: Atsu, Annan
Lineup: Adam Kwarasey; Daniel Opare, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Isaac Vorsah; Anthony Annan, Christian Atsu, Jordan Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Andre Ayew
Reserves: Samuel Inkoom, Derek Boateng, Jerry Akaminko, Isaac Coffie, Solomon Asante, Emmanuel Clottey, Fatau Dauda

Friday, 7 September 2012

Funny Photo: Respect Your Childhood Friends

Nigeria: Traffic Law - Lagos Police Ready for Enforcement

The Lagos State Police Command has declared its readiness to begin full enforcement of the new Lagos Traffic Law and warning that in the

Ghana would produce gas in commercial quantities by February 2013, Mr. Victor Kofi Sunu-Attah, Project Development Manager, Ghana National Gas Company has said.