Governor Rotimi Amaechi suspended by PDP

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today suspended Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, from its fold after an emergency meeting..

Below is a statement issued by the party's national publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh. It reads:

The National Working Committee at its emergency meeting on Monday, 27 May, 2013 considered the petition submitted by the PDP Rivers State Executive Committee against His Excellency Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Executive Governor of Rivers State for violating Articles 58 1 (b), (c ), (h) and (m) of the PDP Constitution.

The National Working Committee after preliminary hearing, in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 57 (3), 59 (3), 59 (5) and 29 (2.b) hereby suspends the Executive Governor of River State, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as a member of the PDP and refers the matter to the appropriate disciplinary committee of the Party.

This is in furtherance of the determination of the leadership of the Party to enforce discipline at all levels within the Party. Signed: Chief Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary

MTN signs Wizkid as ambassador

When you start seeing Wizkid's MTN ad campaigns, remember you read it here first. :-). Wizkid has joined Davido, Iyanya, Praiz, others...as an ambassador for the telecoms giant. He signed a one year endorsement deal with MTN today. Oh and Pepsi has also extended his endorsement deal for another two years. Congrats to him...

At The Club with Remy Martin Democracy Day jamz with M.I, others

All is set for a unique and memorable Democracy Day 2013 celebration in Lagos, Nigeria courtesy Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac, as the premium brand invites all to come party At The Club With Remy Martin in grand style on Wednesday the 29th of May.

Repackaged and even hotter than ever, this event promises to be one of the best gigs the city of Lagos has ever witnessed as an A-list cast led by the one and only Mr. Incredible, M.I takes centre stage on the night at Aura Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. Also live in the house for the event are hot sensations like Phyno, Pryse, Loose Caynon, the incredible DJ Baggio, and one of the nation’s finest hype-men Shody. This is one event you don’t want to miss for anything in the world!

Mercy Johnson brings daughter to movie set

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M.I acquires Bentley

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Gov. Kayode Fayemi declared for the APC

I was at the Afe Babalola University to chair the book launching of my old friend Dr. Bunmie Aborishade this morning. I had a meeting with Gov. Kayode Fayemi afterwards and I have just publically and formally declared for the APC. For me this is a great and historic day. Goodbye forever PDP.