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Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Cancel Lagos PDP governorship primaries - Obanikoro, says exercise is a sham

Jimi Agbaje, after he was declared winner yesterday at the PDP governorship primaries in Lagos

A governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has called for the cancellation of the Lagos State governorship primaries calling it a sham.

At the governorship primaries which was held at Yard 158, Oregun Road, Lagos, Jimi Agbaje polled 432 votes to defeat Obanikoro who scored 343 votes, while Adedeji Doherty and Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi polled 21 votes respectively.

The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards) made its entry into the Nigerian music scene in 2006 with the objective of rewarding genuine talent and hard work. This objective has been carried out to the later. The Headies continually sets the standard when it comes to Nigerian music award shows. Asides what it represents in the music industry, it is also aesthetically something to desire. The Headies plaque itself is a 21 carat gold statue.

More from the Future Africa Awards 2014, list of winners

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Africa Awards 2014 which held on Sunday, 7th December at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel, was an unforgettable evening of inspiration.

The awards which were hosted by Iyanya, Osas Ighodaro, Ice Prince and Flavia saw 10 outstanding individuals rewarded for their excellent work across different fields: business, entertainment, politics, science and technology and education.

Lagos PDP primaries: Another governorship aspirant withdraws

A governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mrs. Modupe Chukwuemeka, Monday, withdrew from the race as voting was about to commence in the primary exercise to pick who would fly the party’s flag at the 2015 election.