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Samsung Mobile Signs Banky W, Sasha as Brand Ambassadors

Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Mobile Division, today announced that it has signed an endorsement deal with Nigeria’s most successful R& B artistes, Banky W and Nigeria's queen of Hip-Hop Sasha as brand ambassadors.
Speaking during the photo session and media briefing to showcase the new brand ambassadors to the public, the Director, HHP (Hand Held Products), Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), Mr. Fady Khatib, stated that the company recognizes the importance and impact of dynamic brand ambassadors in the country. The recent development, he noted is in synchronization with the electronics giant’s continuous brand positioning exercise aimed at maintaining its leadership position in the country.
He said the Samsung brand stands for qualities of innovation, style, resilience and excellence in performance. And these same qualities are epitomized by the brand ambassadors, whose quality and depth of work as well as versatility as musicians has made them much loved and respected personalities in Nigeria today.
"We are confident with our new brand ambassadors we will be able to widen our appeal further in the country. In fact, their choice makes perfect sense for Samsung Mobile, both strategically and as a representation of what they both encompass as musicians and role models for the Nigerian youths." He added.
“Banky W and Sasha’s blend of spirit and style, success and charm match strongly with the Samsung brand which prides itself on its innovation, style and superior products. Also, their dynamism combined with our brand expertise will help us present our products in different, innovative ways to consumers. We are indeed very proud and privileged to have them as our Brand Ambassadors.” He stressed.
As Samsung Mobile Ambassadors, Banky W and Sasha are expected to endorse the Samsung Mobile brand in all ramifications as well as make appearances at company events and activities.
In his remarks, R&B crooner, Banky W, stated that “Samsung Mobile represents the hope for a better tomorrow given its commitment to providing quality products and services as well as the development of youths in Nigeria. I’m indeed very proud to be associated with them”.
He further reiterated "Samsung Mobile embodies so much of what I believe in since the company is dedicated to providing consumers not only with quality products but a way of life as well. Samsung Mobile is a brand that is dedicated to being a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen in every community where they operate around the globe. It gives me great pleasure that from today my name will be synonymous with one of World’s most famous brands.

Photos courtesy of Micheal Imomoh Images.

Glammoms In conjuction with Global Initiative for Peace Love and Care, the 09 Bikers Motorcycle Club and Sow a Smile Foundation Celebrated Childen's Day With un der priviledged and orphaned children in Gishiri village in abuja.

 

Glamorous Mothers Development Initiative GLAMMOMS, an all mothers network in conjunction with Global Initiative for Peace Love and Care, The 09 Bikers Motorcycle Club and Sow a Smile Foundation supported by Keffiano Autos stormed Gishiri a suburb of Abuja on the  27/may/2011  to celebrate Children's day with under priviledge and orphaned children.

The various groups attended with their members who enthusiatically came out in large numbers to support this neglected children.

Over 2000 Orphaned and Vulnerable Kids where De-Wormed by this groups respectively to mark the Children's day,

The Glammoms Cordinator ,Mrs  Stephanie Apel,  in  her brief remarks before the exercise was flagged off said this initiative is a way of showing love to children who are not priviledged to have access good health,she also said  they decieded to De-worm the children because young children   are at highest risk of getting Pica ,a disorder involving eating inedible things such as dirt and drinking unclean water.Children who live in suburbs  who play in areas with soil contaminated are most likely to get Pica,for these reason they  decided to find time out to spend the Children's Day with them.

Other that participated who contributed in making the outing successful where ,09 bikers who were there with their President Ayodele Femi Jackson,Sow A Smile Foundation who had Mr Patrick Otoro as their President was also there,Keffiano Autos' Kefas Ropshik and Nuhu Fulani Kwajafa of Global Initiative For Peace ,Love and Care.

Highlights of the day were cultural perfomances from children of LEA Primary school Gishiri,light enterainments and refreshment as well as display by bikers.

The event was also graced by former Miss Nigeria,Miss Ene Maya Lawani.

The products

Omarzz

Glam Kids

Ik,Stephany and Stephanie

Carol Asan

Ayodele

Ayodele Femi Jackson-09 Bikers President

Glammoms in action

Mothers

Nuhu Kwajafa

Stephany Apel-Glammoms cordinator

children lining up to be de wormed

09 Bikers

Phina and Papel

Phina,Former Miss Nigeria Ene Maya and other guests

List Of Ministerial Nominees For Jonathan's Cabinet.(Some state are missing).

The final list of those nominated to be ministers in the next administration of Mr. Goodluck Jonathan has been released. Those who made the ministerial list include former speaker of the House of Representatives, Patricia Etteh, Chief Adetunji Olurin, the governorship candidate under PDP platform in the last election.

See the full ministerial list below-

Anambra
Barr clems Ezika
Barr Ernest Nwoye
Chief Chuba Egolum
Sen Ebenezer Ikeyina
Chudi offodile
Hon Anayo Nebe
Mrs Obiamaka
Okolo Sunday Aghadi
Engr Ben Akah
Sir Emmanuel Mbamalu

Bayelsa
Rev Obegha Julius Oworibo
His Highness sir Timiebi Roupa Okara
Amb Josef Egbuson
Austin Ogunwo Febo
Dr Thomas Coomander Nwoyemditon
Torpedo Amananaghan
Dr Ambilly Etekpe
Mr Isaiah Gabriel
Chief Lionel Jonathan-Omo
Emmanuel Robert Okara

Delta
Echegile Godson Onyemaechi
Godwill Obielum
Marian Nneamaka Ali
Elder Godsday Orubebe
Faith Tuedor-Matthews
Chief Solomon Ogba
Young Igbrude
Williams Makinde
Barr Ovie Omo-Agege
Elizabeth titi Uvoh-Gardner

Edo
Chief Dan Orbih
Mike Onolememen
Matthew Urhogide
Julius ihonvbere
Giwa Abonmeirele
Lucky Imasuen
Clifford Odia
Felix Akhabue
Sarah Adetugbogtboh
Safawu ini Momoh

Ekiti
Bola Olu-Ojo
Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade
Sen Ayo Arise
Biodun Olujimi
Sakiru Lawal
Hope Ademiluyi
Femi Akinyemi
Dare Bajide
Princess Titilayo Owolabi
Prince Dayo Adeyeye

FCT, Abuja
Sen Usman Jibrin Wowo
Y.Y. Suleiman
Danladi etsu Zhin
EmmanuelOlugbuo
Alhassan s. Gwagwa
Esther John Audu
Rakiya Yusuf
Fatima Suleiman
Fatima Suleiman
Hassan Sokodobo
Samson Baba Galuwi

Jigawa
Ahmad Hassan Alghazali
Bar ali Saadu
Ruqayyat Ahmed Rufai
Ahmed abdulhamid Madori
Ibrahim Ismail
Faruk Dalhatu
Nurudeen Muhammad
Hadiza abdulwahab
Habibah Isa-dutse
Abbas Anas Adamu
Abubakar Gumel

Kano
Farouk Iya Sambo
Ahmed Garba Bichi
Kabir Rabiu
Baraka Sani
Jamaila Salim
Abdullahi Mahmud
Yusuf Ado kibiya
Nasiru Aliko
Idris Dambazau
Ismaila Halilu

Katsina
Musa Mohammed sada
Sirajo umar Damari
Ali Husseini Dutsima
Murtala shehu yar’Adua
Babajo Ibrahim Funtua
Sen umar Tsauri
Adamu Babangida Ibrahim
Talatu Nasir
Abubakar Mukhtar (buba)
Bilikisu Kaikai

Kebbi
Prof moh’d Kaoje Abukabar
Hon Zaiklani
Asabe Abubakar
Isah Aliyu Moh’d
Sen Sani Kamba
Bala Buwa Kaoje
Garba Dandiga
Usman Maitamabari
Kabiru Usman
Salamatu Suleiman

Nasarawa
Yunana iliya
Labaran Maku
Usman Bagudu
Sen Walid Jibrin
Anthony Akika
Timothy Anjide
Tanimu Adabson
Adamu Egye
Halima Jabiru
Ayitogo Sdaatu

Niger
Baba Shehu Agaie
Umar Musa Maali
Sani Ndanusa
Abdulrahman Mahmuid Eragi
Aliyu datti
Tanko Beji
Shem Zagbayi Nuhu
Jummal moh’d Agwai
Col. Aminu Isa kotagora (rtd)
Isah Ladan

Ogun
Adetinji Olurin
Bashorun Dayo Soremi
Tahib Odunowo
Yemi Adefule
Doyin Okupe
Sen. Felix kola Bajomo
Babatunde Fadun
Olusegun Alawode
Kafilat Ogbara
Henrietta Luke Fuba

Osun
Sen iyiola Omisore
Olagunsoye oyinlola
Isiaka Adeleke
Yemi Farounbi
Olu Alabi
Fatai Aknibade
Patricia etteh
Olusola Obada
Francis Fadahunsi
Shuaibu oyedoku

Yobe
Jalo Zaram
Lawan Latenwa
Abdu Bulama
Adamu Talba
Umar Damagum
Zainab Boni Haruna
Sen Usma Albishir
Hasan Hussein
Jibrin Maigari
Mairop Amshi

Lagos
Ade Dosumu
Setom Koshoedo
Olatunji Sheile
Moshood Salvadore
Alade Abani wonda
Atolagbe Animashaun
Bode oyelede
Rafiq Ogungbambi
Kadirat omotanwa
Sola Oladeinde

Ondo
Omotayo Dairo
Olusola Oke
Bode Olajumoke
Olusegun Agagu
Omolade oluwateru
Gbenga elegbeleye
Folake Akinjoko
Kingsley kuku
Febi Adeyemi
Jomoh Ibrahim

Oyo
Rasak Kareem
Taofeek Adedoja
Olajumoke Akinjide
Olorunsogo Olukemi
Ayodele Adigun
Akande Adebayo
Tairat adeyemi
Adisa nureni
Ayoka Lawani
Gbola Adetunji

Zmanfara
Mahmud shinkafi
Muktar Anka
Bature Sambo
Bala Mande
Tijani Yahaya Kaura
Bashir yuguda
Ibrahim Galadima
Mamman Bawa Gusau
Mrs Aisha Aliyu Laraz
Abubakar Bunu

Cross River
John Ogar Odey
Peter Abang Ojie
Martina Odom
Julius Okputu
Edem duke
Andem San
Catherinr Uyok okon
Amb Soni Abang
Prince Ebuta Ayuk
Mrs Margaret Ebokpo

Enugu
Engr Vita Abba
Mrs Fidelia Njeze
Chukwuemeka Ujam
Goddy Agbo
Jide Matthew Chime
Festus Uzor
Samuel Ngwu
Ikechukwu ugwuegede
Sally Adukwu-Bogunjoko

Gombe
Sen Adamu Ajuji Waziri
A. Abubakar
John Yoriyo
Jack Gumpy
Dahiru Buba Biri
Amina Al-Zubair
Sen Haruna Garba
Sulaiman Abubakar Kalshingi
Pharm. Moh’d Santana

Kano
Barr. Farouk Sambo
Ahmed Garba Bichi
Kabir Rabiu
Baraka Sani
Abdullhi Mahmud
Yusuf Ado Kabiya
Nasiru Aliko
Idris Dambazzau
Ismail Halilu

Kogi
Musa Ahmadu
Joe Abrahams
Idris Wada
Lt. Gen. Salihu Ibrahim
Mohammed Kabir Usman
Aro Samuel Bamidele
Robert Audu
Salau Ogembe
Salime Dorcas Onuminya
Dr Hadiza Onotu

Kwara
Yekini Alabi
M. Segun
Bode Ojomu
Olaitan Kadri
Ismail Sadiq
Bisi Balogun
Shola Jimoh
Tunde Paku
L. Haruna

Taraba
Amb Emmanuel Njiwah
Simon inusa Dogari
Musa Wakil Dakka
Armaya Dauda Abubakar
S.D. Gani
Sen Anthony Manzo
Mary Paninga
Mamma Ibrahim Hassan Lau
Victor Bala kona
Jonah Agyo
Musa John Jin


2nd list of Yobe
Adamu Maina Waziri
Mai Adamu Mustapha
Abdu Bulama
Usman Albishir
Zainab Boni Haruna
Garba Umar
Yakubu Bello
Falmata buba Lawan
Gingiri Lawan
Baba Gishuwari

Witches deploy 500 members to Abuja for president Jonathan’s inauguration

The Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria (WITZAN), has deployed 500 witches to Abuja and other parts of Ahead of Nigeria to prevent any tragic occurrence and ensure peaceful inauguration on May 29.

According to its national co-ordinator, Dr Okhue Iboi, the decision was taken after an emergency meeting at Zuma rock, Niger State. WITZAN also warned President Goodluck Jonathan to take adequate security as bad people and disgruntled politicians are planning to cause problems.

Iboi, however, disclosed that the nation would soon have a respite from the people currently throwing bombs all over the places as they would be exposed: “We are going to expose those sponsoring bomb blasts in the country after May 29. They have been caged already. We are going to use our power to cause them to come out and confess their misdeeds. Nigerians would be surprised at how the saboteurs would be exposed.”

He said it was revealed to the witches as far back as last year that no other candidate except Jonathan would rule the nation. The association which also predicted the failure of both former military president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida and vice president Atiku Abubakar in their presidential quests also disclosed that Jonathan would serve his four-year tenure at the end of which Nigerians would be begging him to go for another term because he has been chosen by God to lead the nation.

Iboi, however, warned Jonathan to beware of sycophants, while warning the incoming ministers and advisers to co-operate with the president and discharge their duties with dedication. The witches warned former Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) to stop wasting his time pursuing the presidency:

“Buhari should stop wasting his time because his time is past. He can never rule the nation again. His time is gone.” The incoming National Assembly will deliver. This is the time Nigerians will know that they have real legislators.
“Some people look at us as if we are evil minded people. Not all witches are bad. Our own type of witchcraft is progressive. We are willing to intervene in the affairs of the country anytime the government decides to seek our counsel. We have the solutions to bring lasting peace to the country. Witches and wizards in the country are ready to help restore Nigeria’s lost glory.

“We saw June 12 crisis long before it happened and we warned the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola but he ignored us. Abiola would have been Nigeria’s president but some of us decided to punish him over the role he played in scuttling the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo presidential ambition. We warned him not to waste his time and life. This was reported in some national dailies. We also dealt with the late General Sani Abacha for the execution of the late Ken Saro-Wiwa.”

Source .Nigerianfilms.com

PDP Rejects Proff.Dora Akunyili For Ministerial Position.

Dora Akunyili

The political woes of Dr. Dora Akunyili, former Minister, Information and Communication continues , as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vehemently rejected her nomination by the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA for a Ministerial position.

Sources within the PDP told Pointblanknews.com that Akunyili is considered as “a big betrayal” having dumped the party and afterwards made uncomplimentary remarks about the PDP.

Akunyili had said her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, forced her to quit the PDP. She said development at a meeting in Awka in 2010 where hoodlums had used teargas canisters infuriated her husband who demanded she quit the ruling party.

“There and then, my husband asked me to choose between my marriage to him and attending PDP meetings,” she said.

The former Minister had said in contrast with the situation in the PDP in Anambra State, APGA was fostering peace and unity, fostered by the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi.

But now, Akunyili is bent on returning to the PDP through her nomination by APGA for a ministerial position in the PDP controlled Government of President Jonathan.

Akunyili used her contacts to prevail on first lady, Dame Patient Goodluck Jonathan to lobby President Goodluck Jonathan for reconsideration into the expected new cabinet. The former Information and Communications Minister was sighted at the last Presidential retreat in Obudu where she was alleged to have “begged for a ministerial job.”

Pointblanknews.com learnt that APGA has been pushing for her candidacy, insisting that she remains a nominee of the Party in an expected alliance with the PDP. Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State and leader of APGA was alleged to have personally made a case for her at the Presidency.

 
But party sources told Pointblanknews.com that gone are the days of Akunyili in any Government formed by the PDP as she is not considered relevant for any ministerial job.

“How can she return back again to our Government after all those remarks she made when she was leaving. The PDP she left made her what she is today. But instead of her showing gratitude, she left claiming that the PDP is peopled with thugs, she castigated the party and today she wants to come back under APGA.”

According to the PDP source who would not want to be named “if APGA is really interested in this Government, they should bring someone else and not Akunyili because she is not and will never be loyal whether she is coming from APGA or returning to PDP. We would do everything possible to frustrate her nomination even if it goes to the Senate.”

As at the time of going to press, Pointblanknews.com gathered the President Jonathan is still facing an intense lobby from both pro and anti Akunyili.

Ugbah's Family Pleads With American Senators To Put Pressure On Nigerian Government To End Violence Against Proff Ugba.

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A professor at Cal State East Bay was released from prison Tuesday after being arrested in his native Nigeria where he had returned to run for a governorship.
Steven Ugbah's wife Stevina Evuleocha said her husband called Monday night saying he'd been arrested by police in Nigeria.Ugbah -- a professor of Marketing at Cal State East Bay -- had gone on leave in December to campaign in his homeland for the governorship of Benue State. Evuleocha, also a Cal State professor, said she and her family were worried because the arrest comes after a string of attacks."Throughout the campaign there were all kinds of things including being on a hit list," said EvuleochaUgbah lost the race despite having a 76 percent to 19 percent lead in the polls going into the April election. Evuleocha said he filed a fraud complaint with the election tribunal.On May 13th, Ugbah's convoy was ambushed by gunmen. A childhood friend of his was killed in the attack. Supporters believe it was assassination attempt meant for Ugbah who was riding in a similar car."In essence that's what the guy did is take the bullets for him," said Evuleocha.Ugbah's cousin David Unongo said the Cal State professor felt passionate about going back to Nigeria to try and end malaria and AIDS while improving health care and education. "That is why Steven gave this beautiful Bay Area up. To go and deal with that," said Unongo.Ugbah's family hopes people will encourage Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein and other officials to put pressure on Nigeria to end the violence against Professor Ugbah.

Sesame Street, Nigerian-Style On NTA.

Diaspora (Nigeria). Sesame Street will always be one of those shows that no matter what age you are, you can remember the time when it was your television show of choice. Watching Big Bird and Co. teach you all about your ABCs and 123s is a memory that we all share. And now, children all over Nigeria will be able to have those same fond memories, Nigerian style of course. It will be called Sesame Square, and  along with our faithful cast of characters, the Nigerian counterpart will feature a cabbie named Zobi, who is obessed with yams (Cookie Monster’s Nigerian equivalent, we would venture to guess) and furry five-year-old puppet named Kami, who is HIV-positive. Teaching kids about the disease, as well as others such as malaria will be a cornerstone of the show. Read more about the debut here. Do you think Sesame Street will be a hit in Africa?

Zimbabwean Nyasha Matonhodze: New face of Louis Vuitton

16 year old Zimbabwean model who recently hit the scene and is making waves, is one of the faces fronting the Louis Vuitton A/W 2011 Campaign.

Nyasha has been a runway face to be reckoned with for a while now and has been featured on Teen Vogue and Harper's Baazar.