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84 PDP senators fail to get return tickets

Posted by Paul "EFCC" Hawk Adams on January 11, 2011 at 10:44pm
Oluwole Josiah About 84 senators of the Peoples Democratic Party may have lost their bid to return to the red chambers on the party's ticket. Final standings from the outcome of the primaries held across the country showed that a repeat of what happened in 2007, where most of the lawmakers did not return, is likely to happen again. From Adamawa State, Senators Jibril Aminu, Grace Bent and Mohammed Manna were not returned by the party. The same situation is the case for neighbouring Taraba State where Senators Anthony Manzo and Dahiru Gassol lost out. The third senator, Joel Nkenya, had earlier defected to the Action Congress of Nigeria in the state to run for the governorship. .. None of the senators in Anambra, Kwara and Bauchi states got a ticket to return to the Senate. In Kaduna State, only Senator Ahmed Makarfi made it back, as Caleb Zaghi and Jibril Mohammed were replaced by former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, and ex-Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Yusuf Mairago. In Rivers, only Wilson Ake scaled through but George Sekibo and Lee Maeba failed to win the primaries. Senators Chris Anyanwu and Sylvester Anyanwu from Imo State lost out before the primaries, as they were on their way to other parties. Osita Izunaso, who was tipped to win his ticket, however, failed to do so. In Nasarawa State, Abubakar Sodangi lost to a former governor of the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, while the two others, Naomi Akwashiki and Suleiman Adokwe, were returned. The PDP also did not return Eme Ufot-Ekaete and Bob Effiong in Akwa Ibom State, just as Simeon Oduoye also did not make it in Osun State. .. In Benue where President of the Senate, David Mark, emerged successfully, his colleagues, Joseph Akaagerger and George Akume, failed to secure the PDP's tickets. In Cross River, only the Deputy Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, succeeded in the primaries while Bassey Ewa-Henshaw and Gregory Ngaji did not make it. Senator Hosea Ehinlawo from Ondo State was not fortunate this time while the confusion in the Ogun State chapter raised doubts about the chances of Iyabo Obasanjo and Lekan Mustapha. In Kogi State, Senator Nicholas Ugbane has indicated his interest to become the next governor of the state and so did not seek the senatorial ticket, but Otaru Ohize did not make from Kogi Central, while Smart Adeyemi is still battling to be cleared by the PDP National Secretariat. Edo State PDP had lost Edobor Uzamere to the Action Congress of Nigeria in the state. He was replaced by Daisy Danjuma. Katsina had also lost Garba Lado to the Congress for Progressive Change while Abubakar Ayuba and Umar Argungu failed to get tickets in Kebbi State. Although Gbemi Saraki is seeking the governorship seat in Kwara State on a new platform, the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, the other two senators from the state, Ahmed Mohammed and Sule Ajibola, could not make it back. In Bayelsa, Senator Nimi-Barigha Amange was not returned by the party while the PDP also replaced Sidi Ali as its candidate for the FCT. In Gombe State, none of the old senators will return as their tickets were taken by others. Indications from Enugu suggest that the political stalemate in the state would deny all three PDP senators their tickets to return to the Senate on the party's platform. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, as well as Chimaroke Nnamani and Ayogu Eze are representing the state in the Senate and are unlikely to get the tickets. It was gathered that most of the senators who lost their tickets in the PDP were considering moving to other parties to contest the April elections.
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U17: UAE buys N.75m tickets for fans

Posted by Choochoo Sports Book on November 3, 2009 at 3:11am
As part of its efforts to get the support of the spectators for their team, officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bought tickets worth over N750,000 for Ijebu Ode fans to come and watch their Group E match against the United States of America (USA) at the Gateway International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.advertisement The tickets were distributed to fans at the main entrance of the stadium on Saturday and Sunday, shortly before the kick off of the match that was watched by a large spectators, including the Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and many traditional rulers, among others.Their gesture paid off as they were supported throughout the match, which USA won 1-0, by fans who applauded all their moves.The UAE officials also distributed their country's national flags to the fans who waved this endlessly to show their support. Some of the fans who spoke with Tribunesports expressed appreciation for the tickets, saying they were happy to have benefitted from the largesse.An official of the UAE who spoke to Tribunesports but refused to give out his name, explained that the idea behind buying the tickets was to get support and commended the spectators for supporting them.
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R.Kelly’s VIP 100,000naira tickets Jam THe Whole Package !

Posted by NollywoodMohits on July 9, 2009 at 12:00am
Despite pulling off seemingly impossible ventures in the past – bringing the top musical talents in the world to Nigeria to perform on one stage - the THISDAY Group surpassed itself by convincing R.Kelly to suppress his much-publicized phobia for flying and take his first trip to Africa. R.Kelly rarely tours outside the US and when he did travel to the UK eight years ago to perform at the MOBO Awards, he travelled by sea.However, he performed at the ARISE African Fashion Show in Johannesburg and went to Sun City then Cape Town for the THISDAY Music Festival. Today, he would be at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island to perform for the cream of Lagos Society. The tickets are prohibitive, ranging from 100 to 250k! It better be worth it.Ten in the evening and the venue is abuzz but we can’t go in because the stage isn’t ready. It says 8p.m. on the ticket but this na Naija… we have to chill at the lounge/bar of the Hotel. I’m an observer…got to stay sober. Rising Hip-Hop act, Ajuju walks in with his team. Godwin Tom, MI’s manager says hello. He’s here to lay the groundwork for his artist’s act.I cannot recollect ever seeing this many beautiful women at once… fly chicks, gorgeous ladies; all dressed to murder.Then its 11:15 and we can go in. The gig is outside. The venue is a temporary construction on the lawn. Not sure what to call this…Maybe a large tent would do. You can feel the red carpet embrace your feet through your shoes. Then I was brought out of my reverie by the flashing lights. “Rain,” my brain tells me in milliseconds as I wait for the thunder claps. All I hear are camera clicks. What!? This many flashbulbs? This is blinding! My snug grey suit comforts me. I feel picture perfect.Inside are tables laid in white, seating between six and twelve guests. A hundred tables would be a conservative estimate and they were filling up fast. O boy! …and there is supposed to be a recession. Basket Mouth makes a similar remark. Keke and D1 of Kennis Music are seated on the table ahead; D’banj, Wande Coal, Don Jazzy and the rest of the Mo Hits crew including new recruit, Ikechukwu are to the left.James Ibori is in the building too, although very far ahead. …something to do with some VIPs being more equal than others (apologies George Orwell). Maiden Ibru, Olisa Adibua, Sound Sultan…The smell of food being warmed is really distracting. …and the pop of champagne bottles.The overhead lights keep the confines of the tent well lit; it is almost excessive, like the temperature which borders on freezing. However, there was a reminder that we were still in Nigeria: The quite audible hum of the whatever-size generator outside. Good thing there is a fedora perched on my head. Yizu, the Ethiopian princess, remarks that I look like an Italian assassin. I feel lucky; it’s serving the dual-purpose of shielding my eyes and keeping my head warm.Basket Mouth is doing a good job keeping us entertained while the engineers work on whatever it is they are still working on. It’s past twelve now. The MC mentions it is Segun(?) Agbaje’s (DMD GTB) birthday. Who cares? …Okay, just kidding.Dinner is served. I go through the menu and settle for Roast Potatoes and Mexican Beef Salad. …shouldn’t exceed this glass of champagne. I’m an observer…will need to stay sober. Basket Mouth keeps dissing anyone in sight. “No be by grab for this country o,” he tells a well-built engineer who insists he shouldn’t get on stage, “na as your pocket grab.” And he’s really taking out the Deltans in the house. They don’t feel comfortable seated next to the numerous expatriates at the show, he claims. “Their body dey itch,” he says. “Dem dey find u dem go kidnap.”In the same breath he apologizes to Ibori, a prominent Delta citizen. “Na joke I dey joke o! I get plane to catch tomorrow.” That surely is a dig at the ex-governor who was accused of making a plane disappear in mid-air. R.Kelly wasn’t out of bounds either. “Wetin convince Robot (or Robert?) make him fly? Na recession?”The MC practically challenges Wande Coal to sing without instruments because, well…the engineers. He, along with D’Banj kept the audience enthralled for a while. Then D’Banj gets angry and says they are leaving. Why, he wonders, should we be kept waiting by a foreign act while the local ones are disrespected. “If na my show una for don waka,” he says. As how now? And lose your 250k? No way. He probably got a free ticket as an artist…Okay, okay, he has a point. But apparently it’s not R.Kelly’s fault. He has been around – backstage for awhile – but sound-check was taking so long.Then less than five minutes after the Mo Hits crew walk out, the chairman of the THISDAY Group, Nduka “The Duke” Obiagbena, comes on stage. “For those who didn’t believe this was possible, those that say R.Kelly doesn’t fly, this is your answer,” he says.I’m half-expecting to see R.Kelly fly in… then the lights go out. Some seconds later only the ones on stage come on. R.Kelly appears with his mic; to a large roar…no, screams rather. It’s like magic. He has a full complement of live instruments. The drums, the pianos the guitars…his back-up singers – two women (one white) and a guy… This is what live means!He kicks off with Hell Yeah, I’m Fucking You Tonight, We Clubbing and a couple more. But he isn’t impressed with the response. “Isn’t this Nigeria? I can’t hear you. Where I’m from we party hard after getting alcohol in our systems,” he says.O boy, this na Naija. Na big man full here. Especially when you consider the ticket prices.He tries again; Your Body’s Calling, I Wish, Bump ‘n’ Grind, Twelve Play… “I can come back if you like. Should I go?” he asks. For where? No way.“All the sexy ladies in the house come out front. But if you’re with your man don’t come…I’m warning you!” he says. Suddenly the hall is divided in two. Ladies first…guys behind.He tries once more with Strip for You and The Zoo… then the foundations of the construction start to shake. Probably from the piercing screams. Men, these girls no send again o!R.Kelly promises to perform most of the songs he has recorded. As time goes on, the reality of just how many songs this guy has hits you. Ignition, Snake, Fiesta, Slow Wind, Gigolo… This guy is really the King of R&B. No doubt.He’s free-styling now. About a Nigerian girl following him to America. “If you have your passport ready,” he sings, “You can follow me to America.” Meeeehn! Do women actually go around with passports in their bags? Come and see passports o! Plenty passports in the air!
This place is seriously grooving now. The men have caught the bug fully. I guess Gigolo set it off. It certainly did for me. And R ‘n’ B Thug. The songs keep coming…Down Low, Feeling on Your Booty, You Remind me of Something, If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time, When a Woman’s Fed Up… God!Just can’t seem to get enough. This guy knows how to work a crowd. The lights above the audience are back on, right about the time he belts out Step In the Name of Love. Everyone is dancing in earnest. R’Kelly checks his watch. I check mine. It’s 3 in the morning. The lights seem to be the cue that the performance is ending. Oh no!But he’s not done yet. He’s singing Happy People. This is a spot-on description of the mood in the house. Then he takes a bow, while the instruments continue. He had performed for close to two hours. He was the only performer on the night. But was it worth the gate fee? You betcha! Everyone is cheerful. The VIPs, the VVIPs, the VVV… you get the drift.I have to concur: There can be no R&B without the R…
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US NEWS :Brian Dawkins to give tickets to fired Eagles employee

Posted by 9jabook.com on April 3, 2009 at 6:47pm
ept_sports_nfl_experts-753263226-1238786092.jpg?ymsQ_CBDLLlVHCNy By Chris Chase Last month, Dan Leone was fired from his part-time job with the Philadelphia Eagles after criticizing the team for letting veteran Brian Dawkins leave via free agency. Leone was a seasonal game day employee, which meant he worked during the Eagles' 10 home dates each season. His termination meant he would have been unlikely to attend any of those games in 2009. But now help is coming from an unexpected source. Dawkins signed with the Denver Broncos, who happen to be playing in Philly this season. Since each visiting player gets two tickets to away games, the 35-year-old defensive back decided to give his allotment for the contest in Philadephia to Leone. Dawkins told the Philadelphia Daily News: "I thought it'd be a good gesture. Had I not ... signed with Denver, that guy would still have his job. Obviously, he made a decision and out of emotion said something. He was one of probably thousands and thousands of Eagles fans who felt that way. That didn't surprise me, that someone said that on their Facebook. It did surprise me that he was let go, though ... I felt it would be a good thing, to reach out to that individual and just let him know how much I appreciate it.'' Well played, Brian Dawkins. It's becoming clear to see why most people in Philly didn't want to see a class act like Dawkins leave town.
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