"Okonjo-Iweala must go" —Protesters

The protest was under the auspices of Anti-Corruption Network led by former House of Representatives member, Dino Melaye and coincided with the time the minister was attending the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) also took part in the protest.

The demonstration seemed to have taken staff of the ministry by surprise as many of the staff members abandoned duties to watch the protesters who occupied the entrance to the ministry.

Some of the placards carried by the protesters read, “Economic policies would kill us,” “Ngozi Okojo-Iweala is an imperialist agent,” “Ngozi Okojo-Iweala must go,” “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is our major problem,” “You can’t be saving money when Nigerians are suffering,” among others.

After the Murder of 4 Undergraduate Students, UNIPORT Reopens for Academic Activities

Following the closure of the University of Portharcourt after the brutal killing of four undergraduate students, authorities of the institution have announced its reopening.

The university was shut down on October 9th 2012 after the protest by students over the murder of their colleagues at Omuokiri village, Aluu, one of the host communities of the institution. The  University’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. William Wodi, confirmed today that the University’s Senate met and ordered resumption of the institution, adding that lectures will resume on Monday November 12th, 2012.

“I can confirm to you that the Senate met in an Emergency meeting on Wednesday (yesterday) and directed that the University be reopened immediately for resumption of normal academic  activities.

“All students have been directed to return to the Campus on between now and the weekend, while lectures will commence on Monday. The resumption was sequel to the return of peace to the University’s neighbourhood, especially Omuokiri in. Aluu.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ajienka, has met with the landlords who have guaranteed the safety of students and staff,” he said in the statement reported by ThisDay.

We cannot forget in a hurry the brutal murder of the students - Ugonna Obuzor, (18), Lloyd Toku, (19), Tekena Elkanah, (20) and Chiadika Biringa, (20). However, we pray that their colleagues and friends find the strength to deal with the loss and for peace henceforth at the University of Portharcourt

MTV Base is searching for new VJ in Nigeria

Cynthia Okpala

MTV Base is on a nationwide search for a new Nigerian VJ to work on the entertainment channel to become one of the key faces of the music network, hosting programmes on MTV Base and on the MTV Base Block on STV.

Candidates interested are to send a brief video clip explaining why they should be the next MTV Base VJ to MTV Base or head down to the 2012 MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria auditions at Fantasy Land, Lagos on December 1, for a chance to impress the judges.

In 2007, four finalists C-Von, Dizzy, Special Ed (former Mo’Hits hypeman) and Bimbo were selected from thousands of Nigerians around the country with C-Von emerging as winner.

C-Von (Cynthia Ozoemena) has hosted a number MTV Base programmes and showbiz events and also got a shot at acting when she acted as ‘Ify’ on MNet TV series ‘Tinsel’.

This year’s auditions will hold on December 1, 2012 at Fantasy Land, Lagos.

Footballer Sydney Sam dumps Germany for Nigeria

He's so cute! He's 24, so remove ya eyes from dia! :-) Sydney's dad is Nigerian, his mum German. He was born and raised in Germany and has played in that country all his life...until now. He has agreed to play for the country of his father’s birth - Nigeria.

The Bayer Leverkusen striker played for the German under-19 and under-20s national team but has never played for the German senior team which makes him eligible to play for the Nigerian senior national team.

Coach Stephen Keshi said yesterday that Sydney is keen to join up with the rest of the Super Eagles players ahead of the African Nations Cup in South Africa

Hong Kong suffer worst loss since July

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Hong Kong shares suffered their worst loss since July 23 on Thursday, as investors took profits on recent outperformers and refocused their attention on the prospect of United States fiscal woes roiling financial markets.

Reuters reported that Thursday’s pullback came after US President Barack Obama’s successful re-election bid helped the Hang Seng Index near 2012 highs on Wednesday, with investors relieved that capital inflows from loose US monetary policy will continue.

The Hang Seng Index dived 2.4 per cent to 21,566.9, its worst single-day fall since July 23, reversing the benchmark’s strong start to November. The China Enterprises Index of the top Chinese listings in Hong Kong, which outperformed Asian peers in October, sank 2.7 per cent.

VIDEO: RIHANNA – ‘DIAMONDS’ - Lovely song and cool video...really love the horse scene...So Touching

Put your diamonds in the sky. Rihanna shines bright in her brand new video for “Diamonds.” The Bajan superstar looks gorgeous as she braves water and fire in the epic visuals, which were shot last month in downtown Los Angeles.

“Diamonds” is the first single off Rihanna’s seventh album Unapologetic. Due November 19, the project features collaborations with Chris Brown, Eminem, Future, David Guetta, and more.

Watch RiRi ignite the screen in the Anthony Mandler-directed clip.
 

Davido not a threat –Wizkid

A few years ago when rave of the moment, Wizkid dropped out of Lead City University in his second year, not a few thought he made the wrong decision.

Although he chose to follow the music path, the artiste, whose real name is Ayo Balogun, does not underestimate the importance of education.

‘’I don’t regret stopping school for a bit because it did give me all the time to push and work on my music. I’m definitely going back to school. Education is very necessary and I hold it in high esteem.’’

Just three years down the line, the 22-year-old-singer who fathered his first child with a fan last year, constantly rakes millions of bucks from gigs, world tours and album sales. Sounding every bit prophetical, Wizkid confesses that he foresaw he was going to be a successful singer.