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…
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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…
Lai Mohammed has said President Olusegun Obasanjo’s busy schedule might have prevented him from noticing President Muhammadu Buhari’s government effort in revamping the economy. “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,” a statement from Mohammed read. “Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what he said concerning the administration’s performance in two…
Nasiru El-Rufa’i has warned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather, they should remain, work hard and build bright future for themselves. “Illegal migration is an unusual type of brain drain with several devastating effects synonymous with modern day slavery. “The youth population in Nigeria nurture the wrong impression that Europe and the West are greener, whereas, unknown to them. the condition of living there is hard, unsympathetic and devoid of community life that accommodates the interest of one another.” He pledged to partner with the NYSC and PAIGAS in this respect. El-Rufa’i also assured that…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha has said three persons had died of Lassa fever while seven others were hospitalised. He expressed regret over the disease and the cautioned citizens against unhygienic habits and body contact. “This morning, we woke up to hear from relevant agencies that Lassa fever has killed three people while seven others are hospitalised. “This number is too large for a state and we are very concerned over the speed of spread of the disease in Orlu and other parts of the state. “You are aware that the major cause of this disease is a particular kind of rat…
Yahaya Bello has urged his friends, associates and well wishers who are planning to rejoice with him for his second anniversary as governor in media advertorials to donate the money to a government-run charity instead. He begged those considering placing goodwill messages as advertorial in the media, as his administration clocks two years on January 27, to donate to the Kogi State Poor and Vulnerable fund. The governor set up the fund to give the poor and vulnerable in the state a new lease of life as it was utilised mainly to offset medical bills of people who otherwise would…
Olamide has replied the growing wave of disapproval confronting his trending record ‘Science Student’. The rapper has been at the center of a controversy, with many Nigerians alleging that the record produced by Young John and Bbanks encouraged the abuse of drugs. The rapper has however clarified his position on the debate, expressly denouncing the use of drugs and substance abuse. “Since the release of #ScienceStudent, the support has been massive. As you are all sharing, dancing, singing along to this relatable music of mine, I want you all to take some time to reflect on the subject, say no…
Hollywood actors on Sunday night, January 21, 2018, came out in their most glamorous looks to celebrate and to receive reward for their outstanding performances in the past year at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The event, which was held in Los Angeles, California, United States, was hosted, for the first time, by actress Kristen Bell. She kick-started the ceremony by taking a jab at US First Lady, Melania Trump. “There has never been a host for this awards show before. First time. First person. First lady. I honestly never thought I would grow up to be…
The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards was announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with among nominees. The Oscars ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 4, with comedian Jimmy Kimmel returning as the host. Nominations scored (by movie): “The Shape of Water” — 13 “Dunkirk” — 8 “Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri” — 7 “Darkest Hour” — 6 “Phantom Thread” — 6 “Blade Runner 2049″ — 5 “Lady Bird” — 5 “Call Me by Your Name” — 4 “Get Out” — 4 “Mudbound” — 4 “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” — 4 Actress in a supporting…
“Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister, thinks it’s the perfect time for the HBO series to come to an end. Dinklage, who has won two Emmys and a Golden Globe for playing Tyrion Lannister, made this known at the Sundance Film Festival studio. “It’s time,” the actor said. “Storywise, not just for all our lives. It’s the perfect time to end it. Sometimes shows stay on a little too long, the jumping-the-shark thing.” Dinklage described the upcoming ending as “bittersweet” and a “sad part of our business.” “It’s bittersweet when it’s time to move on with…
VJ Adams is here with the visuals to his recently released single – ‘Bless my way’ featuring Mr Eazi. The video was directed by Avalon Okpe.
“Game of Thrones” started the acting careers of actors like Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington, but almost ruined that of Jason Momoa. The actor, who played Khal Drogo on the show for a season, told The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, that after his character was killed off in 2012, it was difficult for him to get an audition. This happened because a lot of people thought he couldn’t speak English Language – Khal Drogo spoke Dothraki on the show. “Not a lot of people thought I spoke English. It was very challenging. What do you do with Drogo? Like…
Reekado Bank’s manager and brother, Temi has been reportedly remanded in Kirkiri prisons over a sum of N2million performance fee paid for the services of the singer. Reports have it that Reekado’s manager was arrested and arraigned by the police before an Ikeja court on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 and remanded in prison until the next hearing on February 19, 2018. It was further reported that Reekado Banks through his brother and manager had been contacted by Uwa Igbinedion to render his services for a performance at a wedding in Benin City on December 23, 2017. However, the music star…
Yul Edochie has taken a bold step by calling on President Muhammadu Buhari not to run for re-election come 2019. “I hear you want to run for the second time in office I decided to do this video, please sir don’t bother. I don’t think Nigeria, Nigerians can endure four or more years of whats going on right now. Believe its really terrible, the hardship is too much,” Yul said. He went to praise Buhari as a good man but said he is worried at where the president missed it as his inaugural speech where he thought Mr President sounded…
The crisis battling the Kanus might just have gotten deeper as Kanu Nwankwo and his wife have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This new development might be as a result of the feud between Kanu’s younger brother, Ogbonna and his wife Amara. It would be recalled that Amara had blasted Ogbonna for allegedly taking the football tickets meant for her son. Ogbonna had posted the photos of a Leeds football game tickets which triggered Amara. She claimed he has continued to ruin her family affairs Amara who couldn’t hold anymore called out Ogbonna claiming that the tickets were meant for…
Manchester City may have had some of the pressure lifted from them by no longer trying to go through the season unbeaten, according to defender John Stones. “We obviously wanted that and I’m sure every team does but it’s such a difficult thing to do,” he said. “The four competitions we’re still in, the amount of games compared to some other teams, you know it takes a toll, no matter how much you rotate the squad. “I think sometimes you’ve got to hold your hands up and say “we gave it our best shot ” which we did. We didn’t…
Jurgen Klopp has expressed regret after reacting angrily to a Swansea supporter during Liverpool’s shock 1-0 defeat at the Liberty Stadium. “He was shouting at me all the time and I reacted once,” Klopp said. “I must remind myself I’m a human being and not just a professional manager who takes that all the time. “They can say whatever they want, at one point I turned to him and said, ‘Please!’ “It was only one moment when I had enough, it wasn’t to do with the fact we were 1-0 down. I’m sure I am not the first manager who…
Granit Xhaka has supported Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to be a success at Arsenal if he joins in exchange for Alexis Sanchez. “I read that in 2009 he said that he likes Arsenal. “I’m sure the style of play here would suit him. Every player has their own qualities. He is a great footballer, so let’s just see what happens. “It was tough to play against him. To be honest, I would rather have played alongside him. He is a player who is obviously very good and has lots of good qualities as well.” “We played many times against…
Paolo Maldini has said he would be an honour if Gianluigi Buffon beat his Serie A appearances record and would not be surprised if the 39-year-old played another season in order to be able to do so. He said “Joking aside, he’s not yet announced his retirement. If he didn’t beat my record then I’d be happy to keep hold of it, but if he does I would be honoured that it would be him overtaking me. “He’s the greatest goalkeeper of the past 30 years.” Buffon is set to return to training on Wednesday after missing Juve’s past six…
Cristiano Ronaldo will been rested for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal second leg at home to Leganes, but centre-back Sergio Ramos is set to feature for the first time in 2018. A Madrid squad announcement said Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Marcelo would also sit the game out with Madrid 1-0 up from the first leg. Karim Benzema is expected to make his first start since December after recovering from a hamstring problem, while club captain Ramos will get a chance from the bench. Youngsters Theo Hernandez, Marcos Llorente, first leg goalscorer Marco Asensio and Borja Mayoral are expected to…