Gov. Aminu Tambuwal has declared Monday, Dec. 31, as public holiday in the state to ensure residents offer special prayer for the soul of former President, Shehu Shagari. Tambuwal said that the declaration followed consultation with the Sultanate Council. “The state government therefore, requests Imams across Sokoto and the general public to dedicate the day for special prayers for the repose of the soul of the former President and for peace and progress of the nation at large. “The government also directs all flags at public and private premises be flown at half mast in honor of the late former…
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Campaign Organisation (PPCO) have mourned with the families of its members as well as other Nigerians who died in a ghastly motor accident in Benue. The party shared its condolences in a statement issued by its Director, Media and Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Saturday in Abuja. Ologbondiyan said:”The PDP leadership is particularly pained that these party faithful died on their way to the flag-off of the PDP Benue South Senatorial campaign, in their quest to ensure an acceptable, people-oriented representation of their zone in the Senate,” he said. He…
Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the late President Shehu Shagari and ordered that the national flag and other flags should fly at half-mast in military and para-military formations as well as public buildings for three days, starting from Dec. 30. As a sign of respect to Late Shehu Shagari, Buhari said: “The late President represented almost the last link with the government of our founding fathers under Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. He was also the first elected President of Nigeria. “The late Alhaji Shagari was a man of many parts: teacher, local authority administrator, politician, minister, and finally President.…
You might not remember Wale Adebayo but the tall and handsome actor was the face for the role of the god of thunder in the epic movie, Sango released many years ago. Although he explored a few other roles after Sango, Wale Adebayo’s acting careerr certainly hasn’t panned out the way he would’ve wanted in recent years. In an interview with Punch Newspaper recently, he talked about quitting Nollywood and his relocation to the United States for greener pastures. Adebayo said, “For me, relocating to America wasn’t by choice; the situation of Nigeria played a huge factor in it. At…
Some might see it as an industry of flaunting fake backsides, fake lives, fake love, but Waje and Omawumi still see it as an industry for friendship and the “I Wish.” singer has had something to say about that. Speaking on her friendship with Omawumi, Waje said, “When you meet someone who you shares the same tastes with and reasons alike with you, then you have every reason to be close to the person. We have both been through a lot together and she has proved to be a true friend time and again. Apart from music, we do a…
Stunning Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has come out to say that Nigeria is prepared to have a woman take the highest political office in the country. Oby Ezekwesil must’ve been punching the air as the actress said this in an interview with Punch Newspaper, “What else do we need to be as women? You have to agree with me that a lot of women are doing almost better than men now. We all know that women are now in charge of some households and we all know that women are good at organising as well as handling responsibilities. I think…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared how she once got herself involved in a public spat with a bus conductor who physically assaulted a girl in her presence. She made made this revelation on twitter after watching a video of brave women marching out to protest against the frequent harassment they are subjected to at the popular Yaba Market. She said “I’ve seen school girls groped touched in their uniforms on the street by conductors, area boys, hawkers, I once got into a public fight, chased a bus, confronted the conductor who reached out and smacked a girl at Maryland. This awareness…
A while back, fast-rising Nollywood star has declared in a recent interview her figure is the best in the industry. It was noise to so many ears as she got blasted. Many even went as far as comparing her to Mercy Johnson, who they see as the sexiest in Nollywood. “My selling point are my hips. I think Mercy Johnson’s hips are just learning where mine are. I know that I am well-shaped. If you ask me, I have got the best shape in Nollywood. And it is just not my hips alone, my eyes, my legs and my height…
The Nigeria entertainment industry felt Dapo Oyebanjo’s pain when it was announced he lost his son, Daniel Jnr, in a drowning incident in the middle of the year. Many mourned with the talented singer, some blamed he and his wife for their carelessness. Although D’banj was obviously devastated at the time, he is back doing what we know him for in the music game. He recently released tracks with Tiwa Savage and South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest and has performed in some of the biggest African concerts in the last one month. D’banj explained to fans at a show recently…
Linda Ikeji is super excited right now, not just because of the Christmas season but for something else. While she was still in Atlanta, heavily pregnant, she purchased a Bentley Mulsanne to mark his coming into her life. The car has finally arrived at her home in Lagos and the popular blogger is over the moon about it. Congratulations to Linda Ikeji. Miss Linda Ikeji held her child dedication ceremony at Church of Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, this December. The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi was in attendance.
Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has shamed those that mocked her when she fell on stage at City People Awards. In a recent interview she talked about how those she knows very well laughed at her when she fell and how the grace of God was on her as she went down, but her award raised her up. When she was asked how the fall happened, Nkechi repplied, “My colleague, Jumoke Odetola, won the Best Actress category for which I was equally nominated, so I went on stage to cheer her up and while coming down the stairway, I didn’t…
Falz is currently getting it on twitter after he shared a video sponsored by Ford Foundation, aimed at promoting ‘One Nigeria’. He captioned it: “I am not Yoruba, I am Nigerian. We are One” The message was not rejected by fans, but Falz’s caption didn’t sit well with a lot of people. A Twitter user @EbubeIsaac re-posted the video with Falz caption and wrote: “You’re a Nigerian because you belong to the Yoruba, a tribe indigenous to Nigeria before Independence. If Nigeria ceased to exist, you’d still be Yoruba. You’re not Nigerian before your tribe, you’re Nigerian because of your…
Celebrities have been going in and out of the Calabar Carnival 2018 with amazing things to say regarding its rich and beautiful cultural display. Angela Okorie is one of these celebrities as she was recently seen hanging out with her colleagues Walter Anga and Okon Lagos at the carnival. As always, she was looking stunning and geared up to enjoy the event. Angela Okorie celebrated her birthday months back. The Nollywood actress revealed that she is not just happy about her birthday, but also because she has been able to overcome all the challenges that has come her way both…
Alexis Sanchez is poised to return to the Manchester United squad after his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Chilean has been updating his social media to show his efforts in training as he bids to get back to match fitness. And temporary manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told reporters: “Alexis is back. He flew in on, I can’t remember what day it was, but he’s had two days of good fitness work, hopefully he can join in training with the ball as soon as we get back [to Carrington training ground].” He added that he hoped the forward would be…
Claude Puel said “a lot of players were tired” as they slipped to a disappointing home defeat against Cardiff City. The Foxes had beaten Chelsea and champions Manchester City in their previous two matches, and Puel said it was “normal” that his side should be feeling the effects “in this busy period”. Leicester had 62% of the possession against Cardiff, but Victor Camarasa’s stunning injury-time strike gave the Bluebirds their first away win of the season. Against the run of play, the midfielder curled home a 25-yard shot which sailed into the top corner over a flailing Kasper Schmeichel. Cardiff…
Chelsea could be set to land a World Cup-winning centre-back in January after approaching Bayern Munich about the availability of Mats Hummels, reports The Sun. It is claimed the Blues asked the Bundesliga champions to name their price for Hummels and were told he would cost in the region of £30 million. But Chelsea were also told they needed to move fast so Bayern had enough time to find a replacement, with The Metro claiming they have until Jan. 14 to submit an offer. Hummels is recognised as one of the world’s best centre-backs and is a five-time Bundesliga champion.…
Six of Pep Guardiola’s 11 Premier League defeats have come in the month of December. Manchester City still have “belief” despite falling to third in the Premier League after back-to-back defeats, says manager Pep Guardiola. The reigning champions trail leaders Liverpool by 10 points and were overtaken by Tottenham after losing 2-1 at Leicester on Wednesday. That result made it three defeats in four league games – but Guardiola is adamant there is no cause for concern. “Why should we not believe with these players?” said the Spaniard. “Look what we’ve done in the last 15-16 months. They are absolute…
Paul Pogba has revealed how he kept his late father in mind throughout a triumphant World Cup campaign with France in the summer. The 25-year-old’s father, Fassou Antonine Pogba, passed away on 14 May 2017, just ten days prior to Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final, during which Pogba scored the opener and produced a ‘Man of the Match’ performance. A year later, following a season without trophies under Jose Mourinho, Pogba scored in the World Cup final against Croatia to secure France’s second ever triumph on the biggest of all stages. The celebrations were…
David Luiz credited his revival under Maurizio Sarri this season to the fact that he is playing without pain for the first time in two years, coupled with the more expansive style of football the Italian has brought. Restored to the heart of defence by Sarri after being frozen out towards the end of Antonio Conte’s time, Luiz has started 18 of 19 Premier League games this season and forged a partnership with Antonio Rudiger. “I am very happy — first about my physical condition, because I was suffering a bit in the last two years,” Luiz said after Wednesday’s…
Pep Guardiola does not intend to change his attacking philosophy despite Manchester City suffering three defeats in their last four matches. His side travel to Southampton on Sunday hoping to close the gap on leaders Liverpool before the teams meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday. Asked the best way to hold on to a lead, Guardiola told a news conference: “You score another one. And another one. Holding back? Forget about it. That is not going to happen. “I understand it, but if you give me a better solution, and can convince me to think about it — but…