By Jaja King Shout-Africa Nigerian Correspondent – Abuja – The much touted $250 million partnership between Delta State Government and Sarner PFM may not have legal backings, investigations by Daily Independent have revealed. The investigations at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja and Trade Mark office confirmed that Sarner PFM is not registered in Nigeria. Investigation also showed that Sarner PFM does not exist in the CAC system. Availability report with serial number 4025832 and approved by Femi Ogunlade, a CAC official, noted that Sarner PFM does not exist in Nigeria and is available for registration till September 12, 2011. “The... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – After months of speculations, Vodafone Ghana has confirmed that US R&B superstar Trey Songz will perform at the second edition of the annual Vodafone 020 Live Concert scheduled for the Dome of the Accra International Conference Center on September 20. A visit to the official website of the artist – http://www.treysongz.com, however does not have the date or the Ghana event on his tour dates. My search also revealed that the artist was last on stage in South Africa according to his website August 26th and 27th , 2011,The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg And Reef – Gauteng. ... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – Eminent Nigerians and the international community have been reacting to yesterdays bombing of the United Nations Building in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja One of them, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo amid high emotions in a telephone interview from Sierra Leone condemned the attack describing it as unfair and condemnable. He lamented that it was not in the best interest of Nigeria. The former president enjoined the international community to in this crucial time “stand solidly with us in ensuring that that the perpetrators are fished out and brought to book so that this type of... Continue Reading
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – President Goodluck Jonathan has directed Vice President Namadi Sambo to further explore the possibility of making issuance of visas to citizens of Nigeria and South Africa easier under the aegis of Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission. The President was speaking to The Special Adviser on International Relations to South African President Jacob Zuma, Honourable Charles Nqakula who brought a special message to the State House. Dr. Jonathan said, he has told the Vice President, to quickly commence meetings of the Nigeria – South Africa Bi-National Commission, to look at issues such as issuance of visas for... Continue Reading
An expected crowd of 3000 will be treated to an intimate gig at Prince Georges Playing fields in Raynes Park by one of UK’s brightest young pop talents this Saturday 27 August 2011. Zimfest London 2011 will be Tinashe’s second appearance on the Zimfest stage having made his debut in 2010. Speaking from his studio where he is working on his second album, the Pop sensation said: “Here in the UK, Zimbabweans of all walks of life look forward to this one day festival as a chance to enjoy and celebrate everything Zimbabwean. “Zimfest is a great festival that is very close... Continue Reading
