By Peterking Quaye – The International friendly between Ghana and Nigeria wass in serious doubt after riots in London spread to various cities of the English capital and has had to be called off. The Black Stars of Ghana were scheduled to renew their rivalry with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly to be played at Vicarage Road, Watford, London. However, rioting has spread across London on a third night of violence, with unrest flaring in other English cities. Nevertheless, Randy Abbey, a member of the Black Stars Management Committee had insisted there was no cause for... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 9th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye – Sam Loco Efe has been pronounced dead. He died in the early hours of Sunday morning August 7 in Owerri on set whilst shooting a movie in his hotel. He was said to be sick before he collapsed on set, and died. Meida reports coming from Nigeria have all had mixed reports regarding the age for the veteran actor with some reports stating Sam Loco was 60 years of age others have his age at 70 years old. Sam Loco a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, Loco-Efe came into limelight when he... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 7th 2011 |
By Chinyere Ogbonna – Shout-Africa Nigerian Correspondent – The Nigeria Labour Unions and the Federal Government have adjourned negotiations over modalities for the implementation of the national minimum wage till Tuesday, August 2, 2011. After a closed door meeting on Sunday night, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu told correspondents that all sides agreed for the negotiation to continue on Tuesday where implementation modalities would hopefully be concluded. On his part, NLC General Secretary, Comrade Owei Lakemfa said the meeting agreed that no worker would be left out in the wage increase and says he is hopeful that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 |
By Chinyere Ogbonna – Shout-Africa Nigerian Correspondent – Ivorian President, Mr. Alassane Ouattara has arrived Nigeria to attract investors to his country. Mr. Ouattara said the Ivorian economy would contract by seven percent this year following the country’s civil war. He appealed for the support of African countries and international organizations to rebuild his country’s economy. President Quattara expressed his country’s confidence in the ability of Jonathan to ensure that ECOWAS plays its role on the African continent and the world at large. After a close door meeting with President Jonathan in Abuja, President Quattara told journalists to that his country now enjoys peace... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 |
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – The Federal High Court in Abuja, the Nigerian Capital has ruled against a submission made by Charles Okah and other suspects in the case of the October 1, 2010 car bombings which killed twelve people. Mr. Okah and other accused persons had made a submission for the case to be dropped due to lack of evidence. After listening to the prosecution and defence counsels, the judge rejected the submission and went ahead to fix October 11, 2011 for the commencement of the hearing. Counsel to the accused, Mr.Festus Keyamo said he was not satisfied with... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, July 31st 2011 |
