GET INSPIRED: From Striking Lecturers to striking Gold

The ASUU strike has been more like a blessing in disguise for some students,
while so many idle away.....or should we say waste away,
so many students have redefined themselves by being creative and dexterous,
waking up the spirit of entrepreneurship in them, transforming dreams to reality,
and passion to profit.
For this group, now is the time for self-discovery and learning, finding out what works,
and what doesn't.
For Queen Ugocha,a student of the University of Port Harcourt, she seems to have it all figured out.
She's the creative wizard, designer and brains behind Colourz Couture.
Colourz Couture is a young, trendy, contemporary and no-holds-barred outfit dedicated
to the daring females.
Its designs are bold with a blend of sassy, chic and urban retro. A visual statement that
combines African Pop culture with contemporary patterns and apparel designs.
Colourz Couture presents her maiden fashion show tagged "New Collections Frenzy"
It will be a night of contemporary designs in vivid colours and catwalk frenzy.
Colourz Couture has been very keen on getting the right dresses in the colours brewing in her head-
sort of like what the artist does with his pallet, she does it with coloured fabrics.
"New Collections Frenzy"2013 collection opens on the 23rd of November at Elleanora's Place,
42 Old Aba Road, Rumuogba,Artillery, Port Harcourt. Collection sales starts at 12noon
and would be followed by a red carpet by 2pm. The event culminates
with a fashion show with the catwalk frenzy by 4pm.
The anti-climax will be an after party which will take guests till dawn.
Lovers of daring female fashion, dont be left out of this Creative frenzy.
We will be interviewing Queen Ugocha, the young trailblazer, and will give out more information about her fashion show. Watch this space.....

POLICE TORTURE: Murder of Ex-Militant

Dombra Ogbe, Emmanuel Glatle and Pere, accused persons in the case involving the murder of  ex-militant leader, Soboma George,  have claimed intimidation, torture and threat to their lives by men of Government Authorities while in custody.
        This was revealed as a High Court in Port Harcourt resumed  resumed hearing in the case.
During his cross-examination, the 2nd accused person, Emmanuel Glatle told the court he was never part of the gang that murdered the ex-militant.

He said he was severely tortured by men of the police that arrested him adding that they made him sign a document under duress that confirmed his involvement in the killing.
On his part, the 1st accused person, Dombra raised alarm over threat to his life by prison warden.
Dombra who is currently being held at an Umuahia prison custody in Abia State, alleged that a prison official had poisoned his food twice in other to take his life.
Presiding judge, Justice Godspower Aguma advised counsels to the accused persons to ensure the safety of their clients in their various prisons.
He adjourned continuation of the trial till November 20, 2013.

Ex-militant Soboma George was murdered in Port Harcourt in 2010 by unknown gunmen.

RSG To Name Monument After Ex-Speaker

Rivers State Government will immortalise late former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tonye Harry by naming a monument in his honour.
The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi who gave the hint last Wednesday during a Service of Songs for late Harry at the Civic Centre in Port Harcourt said before the decision would be announced, he and the current Speaker of the State House of Assembly would meet to agree on what monument to name after the late Speaker who died last month after a heart attack.
Governor Amaechi said, “we would put our heads together, myself and the Speaker and we would immortalise Tonye’s name. We would try and look at what is important. Amaechi described the late former Speaker who was also a Deputy Speaker in the House of Assembly from 1999-2007, as an administrator and attributed his success as Speaker largely to the contributions of his deputy.
“It means that at any point in time, you can rely on his sagacity; you can rely on his ability to be able to manage situations. You can rely on the fact that he was also a good administrator. I cannot claim to have been a successful Speaker without Tonye’s contributions”, Amaechi recalled.
In his tribute, Senator Magnus Abe described Harry’s sudden death as a shock to him, “this is the most difficult moment of my life. Tonye was a friend and a brother … the reality and finality of what has happened has dawned on everybody”.
Abe and Harry were colleagues at the Assembly between 1999-2003. “We were in the seventh Assembly, we were not only friends and colleagues but a family. He was not just a friend, but a brother”.
Abe said he was pained over Harry’s sudden demise, as he regretted not attending the birthday of the late former Speaker which according to him was the last social landmark in the life of Harry.
Leader of the State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd recalled how late Harry stood by him during his travails in the crisis that rocked the House, stating that the late former Speaker visited him in detention even in the court and pressed for his release.
Delivering a sermon at the event, South-South Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Felix Ekiye challenged public office holders to learn from the life of late Harry.
Rev. Ekiye said public office should be used for the betterment of society such that when one leaves or dies, the people would have good memory of one.

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 An upstart record label in PortHarcourt is in need of
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3) A good graphics/picture editor

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This vehicle was used by an oil company (based in Port Harcourt) so as you can guess, it was very well maintained. The company which is now returning to their home country is selling off their assets and this jeep is up for sale. Don't miss this opportunity. tell your friends about it too. Lovely car. Sound Engine. Come and take a test drive. Thank us later. If Interested contact 08120207254 asap......Remember to tell others.