IMO DEPUTY GOV: SEVEN SHORTLISTED TO REPLACE AGBASO

 

 

 

Governor Rochas Okorocha is said to have already shortlisted seven persons from the Owerri Senatorial Zone as possible replacement for Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, who is currently battling against impeachment.
Daily Sun reliably gathered from a source in the Government House that aside the Chief of Staff, Eze Madumere, other six persons from Owerri Zone had also been penciled down as likely candidates for the plum job in the event of the eventual impeachment of Agbaso.
Others in the favoured list include the present Commissioner for Works, Mr. Nick Oparandudu, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Sir Jude Ejiogu and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Soronnadi Njoku.
Others are the Political Adviser to the Governor, Chief P. C. Onuoha and Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ann Dozie and Uche Onyeagocha, former member of the House of Representatives and one time gubernatorial candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
The source who spoke on condition anonymity told Daily Sun that the list of possible successors penciled down was influenced by their pedigree and antecedents in the private and public sector, noting that it became imperative to ensure that there would be no vacuum in the event that the deputy governor is impeached by the state House of Assembly.
The source noted that Prince Madumere (COS) stood a better chance than others considering his closeness and loyalty to the governor.
He further disclosed that none of the nominees had got the governor’s endorsement. “although the governor is aware of these as likely successors but he has not concluded yet but I can authoritatively assure you that the next deputy will come from among these seven people.”

CHARLY BOY AND HIS DAUGHTER

Okay now, just when I was thinking that Charlyboy was alone in his eccentric style of dressing, here he is with his daughter.. Lovely huh?

PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE IS DEAD

We just lost Prof. Chinua Achebe this morning in the US. Acute pneumonia.

Tragedy has befallen the land. The iroko has fallen. THE EAGLE ON THE IROKO, Prof. Chinua Achebe, is dead.

Achebe, one of the best fiction writers in recent memory, died in his USA base, according to information just reaching News Express.

He was 82, having been born on November 16, 1930, and had been in hospital in recent days.

CHARLY BOYS -IN YOUR FACE FAMILY REALITY TV SHOW

Nigeria’s “The Osbournes”? Watch the Preview for Charly Boy’s “In Your Face” Family Reality TV Show

When it comes to the new generation of Nigerian Reality TV shows, I think we’ve hit the mother-load with this one. “In Your Face” takes us into the lives of the ‘Area Fada’ himself, Charly Boy and the whole, I mean, the whole Oputa family.

Controversy is just one of the terms that is regularly synonymous with the name, Charly Boy. Watching how it all unravels behind-the-scenes has got to be pure reality entertainment. Just imagine a modern-day Nigerian take on reality TV cult classic, “The Osbournes” and I think “In Your Face” will do just that.

The preview gives us little tidbits of the reality show and features every Oputa, even the honourable Justice

MEET THE WORLDS YOUNGEST FATHER

The pair, who are neighbours at Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, were 11 and 15 when Emma became pregnant. Sean and his mother moved next door to the Websters in November 1996 and he became Emma's boyfriend shortly after that. He is a 7th year at Margaret Beaufort School in the nearby village of Riseley. Emma is studying for her GCSEs - including one in child care - at Sharnbrook Upper School.
Last summer, Sean said he would stand by Emma and be there for the baby. "I was shocked at first when I was told Emma was pregnant but I am all right about it now." Emma said she thought Sean had told her he was the same age as she was
when they started going out.

WIN $75,000 PRIZE

Are You a Young African Entreprenuer with Initiative & Innovation? Apply for the Anzisha Prize & Stand a Chance to Win $75,000

Are you a young African entrepreneur with an idea and a plan that can change your community and even Africa at large? Then this is for you. The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s foremost youth entrepreneurial awards which reward young African entrepreneurs who are making a difference by transforming both the continent and their communities.

Hosted by the African Leadership Academy in conjunction with The MasterCard Foundation – the Anzisha Prize celebrates initiative and innovation. The prize is geared towards exceptional young entrepreneurs who “are leading by example and underscores their ability to significantly shape the future of Africa.”

Here’s an excerpt from the press release:
There is also a $10 000 USD Energy Prize in addition to the $75 000 cash prize. The Energy Prize will be awarded to an applicant who demonstrates ingenuity in developing sustainable renewable energy sources. The Anzisha Prize is open to entrepreneurs from around the African continent aged between 15 and 22. Applications close on April 1, 2013.
Applicants can download the online application form from the Anzisha Prize website www.anzishaprize.org and email the completed form to prize@anzishaprize.org. Individuals, teachers and organisations are being called on to visit the Anzisha website to nominate young entrepreneurs in their communities.

Finalists will win an all-expense paid trip to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend a week long entrepreneurship conference and awards gala. While there, they will be taught by ALA’s renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership faculty as well as experienced business mentors. Winners will share $75,000 USD, courtesy of The MasterCard Foundation, and be given networking and learning opportunities to take their projects to the next level.

Twenty-one- year-old Andrew Mupuya of Uganda was announced as the grand prize winner of last year’s Anzisha Prize for his paper bag production company, Youth Entrepreneurial Link Investments.

NEW MUSIC: P-SQUARE FEAT. LAGBAJA-UNLIMITED

 

A collaboration between veteran musician, Lagbaja and Africa’s super duo, P-Square was the last thing on anyone’s mind but now that it exists, I’m sure it gets you excited. This collabo brings us “Unlimited”.

TUFACE AND DAUGHTER IN DUBAI

This weekend all roads lead to Dubai for the what is being tagged as the wedding of the year! In case you have no clue what I’m talking about, I’m referring to he Dubai wedding of music superstar Tuface idibia & Annie idibia. The lavish 2 day event which is set to take place on the 22nd & 23rd March has already gulped 150 Million Naira….that’s $1 Million!
See more pictures after the jump

Tuesday night 2face, Annie & their daughter Isabella touched down in Dubai, I am so feeling the Daddy & daughter swag that 2baba and Isabella are serving, both were spotted at the Dubai International airport wearing matching red Adidas tracksuits & sneakers.

On Wednesday night the bride to be Mrs Annie Idibia celebrated her hen night with her girls, as they knocked back quite a bit of alcohol.