Chief Ayo Adebanjo has urged the National Assembly not to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari now to avoid unnecessary tension in the polity. He, however, said Nigerians should tolerate the President till 2019 when they should vote him out. “We should allow him go peacefully in 2019. We have just little time between now and the next election. The National Assembly had on Tuesday, June 5, held an emergency joint session where they agreed at a 12-point conditions that Buhari must meet as failure to address the issues raised in the resolution would lead to his impeachment. It is believed that…
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Mr Rotimi Amaechi said on Tuesday that the ministry would partner with state governments to create easy pathways for bicycles across the country. Amaechi said this when he received a delegation of Cyclists led by the President of Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) in Abuja. He said that the use of bicycles on the road as an alternative means of transportation would help reduce traffic, stating that bicycles was not for the poor as perceived by some people. “Apart from competing in sports, cycling also assists to improve the mental wellbeing of an individual, creating a path for cyclists is…
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, says declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day has vindicated age-long agitations by some Nigerians for same. Obasa made the assertion in Lagos in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Musbau Rasak, on Thursday. He praised President Muhammadu Buhari for the declaration on Wednesday. “This is because it was the day that Nigeria had the freest, fairest and most peaceful election. “It was June 12, 1993, that gave birth to what we are enjoying today as democracy. “I want to congratulate the president, his vice, the APC…
Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired a valedictory session in honour of former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Kayode Fayemi. Fayemi resigned his appointment as minister last week to enable him contest the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the valedictory session was held before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). President Buhari lauded the former minister for his contributions to the successes being recorded by the All Progressives Congress led Federal Government. He described Fayemi as a man of sound intellect whose contributions helped the…
Justice John Tsoho of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court has ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria does not have to make the medical expenses of President Muhammadu Buhari public if he doesn’t agree to it. The Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI) had approached the court to compel CBN to disclose the financial information relating to the cost of the president’s several medical trips to London. In a letter dated October 19, 2017, the group filed a Freedom of Information request for the financial institution to disclose Buhari’s medical expenses and how much…
Chimamanda Adichie is among the new set of guests set to sit down with Trevor Noah this week on new episodes of ‘The Daily Show’. Comedy Central has announced that the Nigerian author will be a guest on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, episode of the show. It will be the first time that Adichie will appear on the late-night talk show. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author, who has written critically acclaimed books such as ‘Purple Hibiscus,’ ‘Half of a Yellow Sun,’ and ‘Americanah.’ A renowned feminist, Adichie recently questioned 2016 presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, for beginning her Twitter…
Tobi Bakre has spoken about his stay in the Big Brother Naija house, sharing his favourite housemates and those he had the least connection with. According to the former housemate who emerged the second runner-up of the season, he didn’t get the chance to connect with some of the housemates. When asked about his favourites, he said, “my main Gs in the house [were] Miracle and Alex. I would say Anto too.” Talking about those he didn’t connect with, Tobi said, “I didn’t connect with Angel as much as I would have loved to. We were very cool [but] I…
Davido joins a selected list of top rated artistes billed to perform at the One Music Festival holding in Atlanta, Georgia, US from September 8-9, 2018. Fresh from being announced as one of the artistes that will grace the stage at Jay Z’s ‘Made in America’ Festival which is scheduled to hold on the weekend of September 1-2, Davido has again hit a big one as he has been listed to perform at the ninth edition of the One Music Festival. In a tweet posted earlier today, June 5, this year’s edition will feature the likes of Nas, Cardi B,…
Juliet Ibrahim never seizes to make us laugh with the kind of things she says with the latest being that Eve might not have eaten the forbidden fruit in the bible. The gorgeous actress said this on her Instagram page on Friday, June 8, 2018, where she raised her doubt over the biblical theory. “The way men lie, I’m beginning to think poor Eve didn’t eat the forbidden fruit first,” she said. There you have it, Juliet thinks men lie a lot and we are wondering where she got the idea from. Maybe Juliet Ibrahim is giving us a cryptic…
Chimamanda Adichie has once again shared one of her personal views and this time she says she has a problem with men holding doors for women. The award-winning author made this known during her recent interview with Trevor Noah. According to Chimamanda, even though she likes the idea of men holding the door for women, she has a problem with it. “I think just like holding the door shouldn’t be gender because we should open the door for every one. I hold the door for men and women. I think the idea of sort of holding the door for a…
Stella Damasus’ husband, Daniel Ademinokan was spotted chilling with his ex-wife, Doris Simeon, and their son in New York. The movie director took to his Instagram page on Monday, June 4, 2018, where he shared photos of himself, his ex-wife and their son having a nice family time. He went on to caption the photos with a subliminal message to his fans not to believe everything they read on blogs. “Spent the entire weekend buried in a studio editing but I had to come up for air for THIS. Don’t believe everything you read on blogs. They’ve gotta stay sensational…
The third wife of late OJB Jezreel, Korede Okungbowa, is calling on the late producer’s colleagues to help her celebrate his second memorial. She shared this in a three-minute video via her Facebook page, urging celebrities to help his family organize a seminar in his remembrance. “I am making this video to call out some certain people to see what we can do about OJB’s two-year remembrance. “Last year I tried to hold an OJB legacy seminar in memory of him, to retain his legacy and appreciate the life he has lived as a producer and artiste, a father, brother…
Falz has been in the news a lot since the release of his ‘This is Nigeria’ video and the rapper admits that he could not have anticipated the reactions that have trailed the viral video. In an interview with BBC, Falz opened up on the inspiration behind the viral video, ‘This is Nigeria’ and how he feels his critics have missed the point of the video by shooting the messenger while ignoring the message. ”The video has been very well received, even initially when I was releasing it, I didn’t sort of anticipate the magnitude of reaction… I thought there…
Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has announced that he would be running for a political office under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives in Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State. Kanayo made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. “Hello Friends, good evening. History has been made today as I declared my intention to run for the House of Representatives, Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State under the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA. I owe you this information as I enlist your prayers and support.…
Chimamanda Adichie comments on finding a problem with men holding doors for women has gotten a lot of people talking including music star, Banky W who thinks it is ridiculous. According to Banky W, most men hold doors for women because they are gently and romantic unlike the insinuation being portrayed by Chimamanda Adichie. “Chivalry is done nit because women are a weaker sex, but because some of us want to be gentlemanly and romantic. Apparently, this is not ok to her, but to me, this is just reaching. I’m sorry but this is now getting a little ridiculous. To…
Ycee has released the remix to his hit single, Juice featuring Joyner Lucas. From his 2017 EP, First Wave, Ycee’s single Juice which featured Maleek Berry became one of the standout joints on the project. It is 2018 and Ycee returns with the remix, this time featuring American rapper Joyner Lucas to create the perfect hip hop vibe. The duo are able to revive life to the song with fresh lyrics and their unique style.
Four years after the original was released, filming has started for the “Maleficent” sequel, with Chiwetel Ejiofor among the cast. The British-Nigerian actor, who is popular for his roles in “12 years a Slave” and “Doctor Strange,” joins Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, who are both reprising their roles from the original film. Ejiofor has not been attached to a specific role. Other cast members returning from the 2014 film include: Sam Riley as Diaval; Imelda Staunton as the pixie Knotgrass; Juno Temple as the pixie Thistlewit; and Lesley Manville as the pixie Flittle. New additions include Michelle Pfeiffer as…
Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has announced that he would be running for a political office under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives in Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State. Kanayo made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. “Hello Friends, good evening. History has been made today as I declared my intention to run for the House of Representatives, Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State under the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA. I owe you this information as I enlist your prayers and support.…
Falz has been in the news a lot since the release of his ‘This is Nigeria’ video and the rapper admits that he could not have anticipated the reactions that have trailed the viral video. In an interview with BBC, Falz opened up on the inspiration behind the viral video, ‘This is Nigeria’ and how he feels his critics have missed the point of the video by shooting the messenger while ignoring the message. ”The video has been very well received, even initially when I was releasing it, I didn’t sort of anticipate the magnitude of reaction… I thought there…
Chimamanda Adichie has once again shared one of her personal views and this time she says she has a problem with men holding doors for women. The award-winning author made this known during her recent interview with Trevor Noah. According to Chimamanda, even though she likes the idea of men holding the door for women, she has a problem with it. “I think just like holding the door shouldn’t be gender because we should open the door for every one. I hold the door for men and women. I think the idea of sort of holding the door for a…