The Ekiti Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the recount of ballot papers used in the July 14 poll. The PDP and its candidate, Prof. Olusola Kolapo are challenging the outcome of the election in court. The respondents in the matter are Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), All Progressives Congress ... Read More »
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Lagos APC: 36 lawmakers adopt Sanwo-olu, Hamzat steps down
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the candidate they will support in the coming governorship primaries of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Honourable (Princess) Adefunmilayo Tejuoso, the decision was taken at a Parliamentary ... Read More »
Lagos APC ticket: Hamzat steps down for Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Saturday stepped down from the race, urging his supporters to vote for a contender, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Sunday’s direct primary. He described Sanwo-Olu, a former Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, as a man of integrity, great humility and extraordinary intelligence, recalling that both of them had ... Read More »
Talking drum sensation, Gabination thrills Nigeria’s senior citizens
Nigeria’s most celebrated talking drummer, Gabination, over the weekend drummed his way into the hearts of the senior citizens of Nigeria at a dinner organised to celebrate them. The talented percussionist lived up to expectations during his short stint on stage as most of the senior citizens danced and sang along to the conscious messages emanating from the talking drummer. ... Read More »
Osun rerun: Adeleke rejects results
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has rejected the results of the rerun election even before the official announcement. The candidate announced the rejection of the poll results in a statement issued on his behalf by the spokesperson for the Adeleke Campaign Organisation, Mr Olawale Rasheed. The PDP candidate vowed to seek legal redress, saying the exercise ... Read More »
HI 2018: Fidelity Bank Sustains Growth Trajectory As Profits Soar By 27% To Close At N13bn
· Gross Earnings hit N88.9bn · 80% of Total transactions now digital an impressive half year results for 2018, recording a double-digit growth in key revenue lines and achieving significant traction in her chosen business segments. Details of the audited half year results, for the period ended June 30, 2018, released at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday showed ... Read More »
The 2018 GTBank Fashion WeekendModel Casting Call Holds October 2nd
Calling All Models! Have you got what it takes to strut the runways of Africa’s biggest fashion event? Then, the GTBank Fashion Weekend is looking for you. In preparation for the upcoming 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend, there will be an in-person Model Casting Call at Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos on Tuesday October 2nd, 2018. Models selected at the Casting ... Read More »
RedTV Launches new Web Series ‘The Men’s Club’
The trailer for RedTV’s anticipated new Series The Men’s Club is out ahead of its October 8th premiere. The series, directed by Tola Odunsi and written by Dami Elebe, promises to be an intriguing watch especially as it stars some of your favourite stars. REDTV’s most anticipated show of the season is here. The drama series takes us on a journey of four friends surrounded by ... Read More »
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The 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend set to hold in November
From Saturday the 10th to Sunday the 11th of November, 2018, fashion enthusiasts all over the world will be treated to an unparalleled exposé of Africa’s finest in fashion at the 3rdedition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding in Lagos, one of Africa’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, the two-day event will bring together renowned fashion personalities from around the ... Read More »