Adamawa: Choice that may make or break PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party seems to be at the crossroads over who will be its candidate in the October 11 Adamawa governorship by-election. BAYO AKINLOYE, assesses how the choice of some of the aspirants can affect the fortune of the party in the state

At least 10 aspirants have so far declared interest to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Adamawa State governorship by-election, which comes up on October 11, 2014.

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Olu of Warri rescinds choice to renounce Tittle

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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, has rescinded his decision to renounce his royal title, Ogiame, as well as abolish some ancient Itshekiri cultural practices. The Itsekiri Monarch bowed to the wishes of his people after days of protests. His people asked him to either rescind his decision or abdicate. His decision was made public this afternoon Tuesday September 10th at the Kings Palace by one of his High Chiefs, Rita Lori Ogbebor, who read from a statement that was issued by 22 Palace Chiefs

Mimiko as Ondo people’s choice

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Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State
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IT’s been victory dance for the supporters of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State who won the governorship election in the state last Saturday. The result of the election  showed that Mimiko scored 260, 199 to beat his two closest rivals – Olusola Oke of the Peoples Democratic Party who scored 155, 961 and Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the Action Congress of Nigeria, who scored 143, 512 votes.

AfricaMagic hosts viewers’ awards

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AfricaMagic and MultiChoice Africa have presented their latest joint initiative, The Africamagic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The announcement was made during a special episode of the popular AfricaMagic magazine show Jara, which is screened to DStv sunscribers.

Created to celebrate African film and television talents, both in front of and behind the cameras, the awards will feature several categories in which viewers will decide the winners directly, alongside several professionally judged categories.

A total of 28 awards in 26 categories, ranging from acting and directing to script-writing and cinematography, will be awarded. Other fields which will be honored include editing, make-up, sound, lighting and costuming.

Awards will be handed out at two separate events to be held in March 2013 in Lagos. The first event will be dedicated to outstanding technical achievements, while the main event will be a glamourous gala night.

In order to ensure that the awards are transparent, fair and credible, AfricaMagic has recruited leading and respected movie veteran, Femi Odugbemi, to take on the role of executive judge and has confirmed that all the awards will be verified by an independent auditing company to be appointed shortly.

 M-Net Africa Managing Director, Biola Alabi, says she is confident that this is an opportunity to build a pan-African event that is both relevant to industry professionals and vastly entertaining to fans.

 

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