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…
Author: David Folami
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. Trying to impeach him now is not ideal. All everybody should do now is to ensure that we have a credible election and allow him go peacefully,” the Independent newspaper quoted the elder statesman as saying. The National Assembly had on Tuesday, June 5,…
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…
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…
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,…
Skales has released the video for his latest single, ‘Pass’ which features Yung L and Endia. Ahead of the release of his album, Mr Love, scheduled for June 19, Skales has shared the visuals to one of the leading singles on the project. In the video, Skales is in the World cup mood as he is spotting replica Super Eagles jerseys from the 1994 Nations cup in Tunisia and the present colours. The video was directed by Lucas Ried.
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…
Bambam and Teddy A, play lovers in new Nollywood movie titled “The Gift.” For the upcoming movie, the reality stars join Oge Okoye, Lota Chukwu and Paul Sambo. The movie is directed and produced by Princely-will. “I love you so much,” Teddy A says to a crying Bambam in the teaser. He kisses her forehead and says, “we will go over to yours, and pack your things over to mine”. Their undisclosed roles in “The Gift” comes weeks after they joined cast of one of the most star-studded films of the year, “Foreigner’s Gods.” An actress even before she went…
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…
The 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list is out and your favourite celebrities like Davido, Wizkid, and Yemi Alade made the list. With a list of 90 young entrepreneurs across three sectors, Nigerians made up close to one-third of the honourees. The list is divided into three categories: Creative, Technology and Business. Other Nigerian celebrities who made the list include Beverly Naya, Falz Falana, and Tania Omotayo. According to Forbes, this list is meant to celebrate under 30 individuals that are making waves in their industries across the continent. Congratulations to the Nigerians who made this list for making Nigeria…
There seems to be trouble in paradise in the relationship between Yvonne Nelson and her baby daddy, Jamie as they have both unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted their photos too. Even though Yvonne Nelson has been a bit private about her relationship with her baby daddy, this new development sparks off the end of what was perceived as an amazing relationship. It is not clear why they have decided to unfollow each other and delete all the sweet memories they both shared but a close look at Yvonne’s Instagram page shows that the beautiful actress is moving on…
Samklef has released the tracklist for his fourth studio album, ‘Cruise’. The singer and music producer, Samuel Ogwuachuba popularly known as Samklef, has announced the release of his 4th studio album, titled ‘Cruise’. The album which will contain nine tracks is scheduled for release on July 4, and will feature collaborations with pop stars including Vector, Dremo, Starboy’s new act, Ceeza Milli and international superstars Akon and Safaree. Samklef who released his debut album, ‘Nonilising’ in 2009, followed it up with ‘4KP’ in 2013 and his last body of work, ‘Sounds of Muzik’ in 2015.
Abdulrahman Dambazau, has blamed the increase of violence in the country on the influx of firearms as well as drug trafficking and abuse. He said, “One of the issues that came up in the communiqué was the issue of the proliferation of small arms and drug trafficking and abuse. “We also found out that these two issues are triggers to the violence taking place in this country. “Without the fire arms and drugs, those who partake in violence would not have the courage to carry out the kind of violence taking place in this country. “As a follow-up I called…
Lai Mohammed has described the letter by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election as a distraction. He said “We believe that Chief Obasanjo, because of his very busy schedule, may not have been fully availed of developments in the government’s efforts to revamp the economy, which was battered by the consequences of over-dependence on a commodity as well as unprecedented pillaging of the treasury,” the minister said. “Today, most of the indices by which an economy is measured are looking up. Permit me to say, however, that Nigeria would not have exited recession through…
Bashir El-Rufai appeared to sub former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a social media post over his public criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Bashir took to his Twitter account (@BashirElRufai) to direct a sarcastic remark at the former president. He posted, “Once again, Obasanjo’s Messiah Complex manifests itself. The only Saint in Nigeria.” The post led into a war of words between him and Reno Omokri, aide to former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Omokri responded to Bashir’s tweet by noting that Obasanjo aided his father’s political career to which Bashir said was none of his business. Omokri later called Bashir out…
Ayodele Fayose, has told former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to use his own advise and stop meddling in Nigeria’s politics after his public criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He said, “President Buhari should heed ex-President Obasanjo’s advice and go home and rest. President Buhari has overstayed his welcome. “Obasanjo himself should heed his own advice to Buhari by also going home to rest. Both Obasanjo and Buhari are analogue in this digital age and have expired. “Damning as the Obasanjo letter was and although it makes some sense, the writer is not deserving of the letter. “He was the leader…
Tunde Giwa-Daramola has urged the youth to participate in the ongoing voter registration to be able to vote in the 2019 General Elections. “This is the right time for Akoko youths to vote for reliable candidates who will protect their interest at the state and federal levels. “The first step is to ensure that you all register in the ongoing exercise in order to cast your votes come 2019. “If we want to improve the situation of our roads, power and security in Akoko land, our youths must be actively involved in the electoral process,’’ he said. Giwa-Daramola urged the…
Oby Ezekwesili, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of paying more attention to the search for crude oil than the life of an average Nigerian. “The fight for the Chibok girls is the fight for the soul of Nigeria,” BBOG members declared as they marched under the scorching sun of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. “You have been sent out to stop us?” Ezekwesili queried the Police officers. “But let remind you that we are also standing for the policewomen, your colleagues, who were taken into captivity by Boko Haram on their way to bury their colleague. Has your government acknowledged that…