Senator Dino Melaye has attributed his escape from court premises on Friday, March 2, 2018, to handiwork of some ‘Angels of the Lord’. Senator Melaye was arraigned for allegedly providing false information and misleading the Police on the attack on him in Kogi with the intention of framing the chief of staff to the state government, Edward Onoja. The lawmaker who was sorting out his bail conditions when some operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) stormed the court premises. “I was quickly alerted that they were over one hundred Policemen from SARS that they were outside the court waiting…
Author: David Folami
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anambra Command, says 22 persons were convicted for drug offences between January 2017 and February 2018. Mr Sule Momodu, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. He said 19 convictions were secured in 2017 while three were secured in February 2018. “The agency will not relent in its efforts to ensure that the state is totally rid of drug trafficking and abuse. “I want to alert the general public of a new threat of the abuse of methaphythamine that is beginning to rear its ugly head in the…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has recommended minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists, saying rape should not be met with light sentencing. “It is highly recommended. We need new laws which will respond adequately to the nature and occurrences of this era. “Domestic violence is a crime and should be treated as such. The Protection against Domestic Violence Law, 2007 should, therefore, be amended accordingly,” he said. “As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is now. “ We firmly believe that the actions we take today…
Shehu Sani has said he decided to burst the bubble on how much lawmakers earn, because it is time to make parliament attractive only to people who can contribute ideas. Nigeria’s parliament is peopled by former governors and geriatric politicians. Sani’s revelation has dominated media chatter in Nigeria for a week now. According to the senator who went rogue, N13.5million is handed to every lawmaker monthly. Each senator is also entitled to N200million for constituency projects. There is also N750,000 due every senator in basic salary, monthly. Asked why he decided to lift the lid on senators’ pay, Sani told…
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will soon inaugurate a National Food Security Council aimed at achieving the nation’s quest for food security, and to ensure efficiency in the agricultural sector of the economy. “Our experiences today of clashes between farmers and herdsmen or the challenges fishermen face due to global warming and other environmental factors clearly demonstrates that our quest for food security has a direct link to our national security objectives. “The Food Security Council will ensure alignment and bring efficiencies. “I want to assure all Nigerians that this administration is committed to Nigeria feeding itself. And from what…
Orji Kalu has dared President Buhari to arrest former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the former Governor, Obasanjo took away our $16million electricity money. He also said “My prosecution is political. Our accounts in Abia state were transparent under my watch. The US knows, the UK knows. I have been given a red carpet in these two countries. I have been given a red carpet in China. In fact, I am stronger in fighting corruption than President Buhari because he is not fighting it well”. “I have recovered peoples’ money and given them back. I am a creator of wealth…
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, on Tuesday sworn-in Justice Musa Danladi as the new Chief Judge of the state. Reports have it that this followed the retirement of Justice Abdullahi Yusuf from service after completing his tenure. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Katsina, Masari said that the new Chief Judge was known for his dedication to duty and hard work. The governor, who said he knew Danladi for over 30 years, urged the new CJ to intensify efforts towards quick dispensation of justice in the state. Masari said that his administration would continue to cooperate with other arms…
D’banj is living the larger than life style as can be seen in some newly released photos of his mansion. The musician took to his Instagram page on Monday, March 12, 2018, where he posted photos of his exquisite living room. In one of the photos he captioned it with the quote “Have a kokocious week.” This might be the first time we are getting to see the interior photos of D’banj’s home and he sure is living the good life. A number of celebrities have in the last couple of months gotten new homes and some of them have…
Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian clan has laughed off the claims that Tyga might the father to her daughter, Kylie’s baby. During an interview with Australian radio show Kyle and Jackie O., 106.5 radio host Kyle Sandilands got straight to the point by asking Kris about the rumours going around that Tyga might be the father of Kylie’s daughter. “Oh no, no no. I think that was just a bunch of silly rumors as usual. Yeah, you guys know better than that,” Kris replied. It would be recalled that back in February, Radar Online, reported that Tyga wanted…
Every girl loves being shown off by her boyfriend and that’s what Asa Asika has been doing to his girlfriend, DJ Cuppy. In a recent photo, even though DJ Cuppy’s face is covered with customised face cap, we all that she’s the one hiding from the camera. Asa Asika captioned the cute photo with a quote “#pluppy.” Gradually, DJ Cuppy and Asa Asika are becoming a celebrity couple we all have to look out for even though they haven’t come out openly to announce it. Over the last couple of months, these guys have been traveling around the world, from…
A big shout out to Kiss Daniel as the singer has acquired his second house in Lagos. The music and hitmaker made this known on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, when he posted a photo of his latest addition to his properties via his Instagram page. The singer thanked his fans for their support as he posed in front of the magnificent edifice “All thanks to GOD Bought my second house in Lagos from @thehavenhomes just 4years into the business, I want to say a huge thank you to my FANS. I pray we all succeed just the right way amen…
Mavin star, Di’ja has announced the arrival of her second child on Instagram. The singer got married in 2015, to her husband Rotimi in a secret wedding that stunned many Nigerians. Sharing a picture of her baby girl, she said “Wow I now have TWO children now (a boy and a girl). Alhamdullilah. Ubangiji Allah sai Godiya. I’m the happiest woman alive. God bless my husband , mother, father, and my brother and his family @msfaddy..heck my whole family! My daughter came on 9th MARCH 2018.” Dija’s first son was born in June 2016. Di’ja lives a very private life…
Vincent Kompany has warned champions elect Manchester City that Manchester United will be desperate to ruin the leaders’ bid to seal the Premier League title against their bitter rivals. “I’m very specific in saying it’s not going to be handed to us. If anything that’ll be a harder achievement than anything else this season,” Kompany said. “I cannot think of a team as big and with as much quality as, first of all Everton, and then United. “Just letting us have a perfect moment? Usually you want to spoil it with everything you’ve got. I know that’s what I’d be…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti needs to learn from mistakes such as his Champions League red card to live up to his potential as a big player, his club coach Unai Emery said on Tuesday. “This is not the first time. He needs to improve his temperament,” said Emery. “He needs to control his feelings, especially in the big matches. He’s a player with a lot of personality and we have spoken to him about it,” added Emery, whose side were reduced to 10 men whilst trying to overturn a deficit against Real Madrid. “But he’s getting better and he’s…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has congratulated Eden Hazard for making his 200th Premier League appearance for the London-based side. Mikel and Hazard were teammates at Stamford Bridge from when the Belgian joined in 2012 to the departure of the Nigerian in 2017. The Super Eagles captain posted a message on his Instagram to congratulate Hazard. The message reads, “Congratulations to @hazardeden_10 on joining me in the @ChelseaFC 200 club 200 @premierleague appearances, well deserved.” Mikel made 249 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League, and a combined total of 368 appearances in all competitions. Hazard has now joined…
Barcelona will make a late decision on whether captain Andres Iniesta is fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday, coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. “It’s clear when a match like this arrives, a player tends to risk,” Valverde said on Tuesday. “What we have to decide is whether the risk is excessive.” Iniesta could be replaced by Paulinho in the starting line-up but the Spaniard’s absence would represent a major blow to his team’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals. “We know what Andres brings to the team, not only on the pitch but as a captain,” Barcelona…
Just after helping Real Madrid yet again to the quarter-final of the Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo took some time away from football to vacation with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has given Ronaldo some extended rest this season, keeping him fresh for the big games and Champions League fixtures. Ronaldo chose to spend some time with his girlfriend as they enjoyed a day climbing the mountains together. Rodriguez shared a couple of photos from their day together showing the activities on their out together. In another snap, Ronaldo and his girlfriend are seen kissing each other…
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has said he would be interested in managing the club “one day” but it would be “out of order” to entertain the idea until after Arsene Wenger had left. Arsenal are set to miss out on the top four for the second season in a row and appear likely to have to win the Europa League in order to qualify for the Champions League. “I think that if it is the end of the story, he’ll be the first to see it,” Vieira said. “And I would like to add that given all he has done…
Neymar “has a future” at Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazil international’s father said on Tuesday amid reports of an exit from the French club. “Neymar already has a future at PSG,” Neymar Sr said at a press conference. “Neymar already has a present at PSG.” Al-Khelaifi added: “Neymar is happy, highly motivated and excited to come back as soon as possible. He is doing his best to come back as soon as possible — he is in good shape.” Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has previously said that €222 million man Neymar will need at least two and a half…
Sergio Busquets says the Premier League’s top sides are unable to offer Lionel Messi everything that he currently has in Barcelona. “Messi’s at home here in Barcelona,” Busquets said in a news conference when asked what it would take to lure the five-time world player of the year to England. “Financially he’s well looked after, he’s winning trophies — collectively and individually — living in a great city, surrounded by great players and part of a great project… All of that is positive and it would be difficult to match it anywhere else. “Like myself, for players that have been…