Tiwa Savage has a hectic schedule but she rightfully finds time for her son. The pop star attended the end of year academic ceremony of her son Jamil who attends a very upscale school. Davido’s daughter Imade also attends the same school. Proud mum Tiwa Savage shared a photo her little man receiving his certificate. “Congratulations JAMJAM. Now what are we gonna do alllll summer before next academic year/semester in Sept?” wrote Tiwa Savage in the caption. Teebillz, Tiwa Savage’s husband and Jamil’s father was also in attendance. Last month, Tiwa Savage shared a video of ‘Jam Jam’ singing her…
Author: David Folami
A day after he was granted bail, Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has spoken about his arrest for grand theft in Miami. In a video that is less than a minute, the singer denies that he was involved in fraud. He blames the mix-up on the agent who used fraudulent credit cards to book his flight. “First of all I want to thank God and I want to use this medium to apologise to my family, my team and my fans,” said Dammy Krane at the beginning of the clip. Speaking further he said “You know I was arrested by the…
Innocent Idibia says he would donate 60 percent of proceeds from a soon-to-be released song to alleviate the sufferings of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. The music star stated this on Thursday, June 8, 2017, when he visited the United Nations High Commissions for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Abuja. The popular musician had through his foundation – 2Face Foundation – donated the sum of N3.5 million to the UNHCR on Monday, February 27, 2017, in Lagos. 2Face described as ‘heart wrenching’ the situation of IDPs in Nigeria and the world in general. “It is very heartbreaking to be stranded…
Pop singer, Rihanna, has taken her Clara Lionel Foundation to Malawi in order to improve the quality of education in the country. The organisation, whose main goal is to improve access to quality education and health all over the world did this in partnership with Global Citizen, a group also committed to bringing help to the needy. Together, the formation visited the Muzu Primary School, an education facility situated in a remote part of Malawi where kids have to travel long distances to learn. In addition to this challenge, there is the issue of poor infrastructure which means the pupils…
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola was accused by fans and followers for not attending Moji Olaiya’s burial. The actress who was currently on set for a film production spared no words when replying her. She wrote, “You are such an idiot to bring money into this. Who gave you the impression that actors are rich? So having been paid for a job, you think I should have told the producer and everyone else that I wasn’t coming? So you have any idea of what professionalism is?” She went on to mention instances when people lost their loved ones but had to…
Mr Ibrahim Salihu, Deputy Director Niger State Museum says lack of funds has hindered the excavation on archaeological sites. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Minna. “The Niger state museum is replete with artefacts and antiquities, but funding is the major challenge in embarking on an excavation of archaeological sites in Niger,” he said. According to Salihu, excavation of antiquities to the museum will go a long way in educating both students and tourist who visited it regularly. He added that the museum had received 1,360 visitors in the last…
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said the executive would continue to engage the legislature in line with democratic principles to ensure that Nigerians enjoyed dividends of democracy. He stated this at the House of Representatives activity to mark second anniversary of the 8th National Assembly on Friday in Abuja. Represented by Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Osinbanjo said that the executive would not confront the legislative arm in their dealings. “We appreciate the powers of the legislature; we will in our relationship with you, continually relate on the basis of honour for…
The Akwa Ibom government on Friday pledged to create an enabling environment for artists to showcase and promote their works in the state. Gov. Udom Emmanuel gave the pledged when he declared open an exhibition of contemporary Nigerian Arts and Crafts tagged, “‘Usoro Uso’ Celebrating Creativity in Akwa Ibom’’in Uyo. He assured that the state “will create that sense of belief in our people and a platform for them to express the artistic gifts to wider experience and audience.” According to him, the state was blessed with a rich cultural heritage and products to be proud of. He said “Besides…
A new video from the Abubakar Shekau faction of the terror group Boko Haram has surfaced online. In the clip obtained by Sahara Reporters, Shekau, the group’s leader, claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The video also shows dozens of the terrorists driving into the capital in military painted trucks as they displayed uniforms, shoes, ID cards, arms and ammunition they claimed were seized from the military during the Maiduguri attack Speaking in Arabic and Kanuri, Shekau denied claims that his fighters were overcome in the attack. “It is not true that all the…
The NNPC says efforts by the Federal Government to boost power generation may soon yield results following a sustained increase in gas supply for power generation. The corporation said this in its March 2017 edition of the Monthly Financial and Operations Report released on Saturday in Abuja. The report said the average national daily gas production for the period stood at 226.918 billion cubic feet, bc, which translates to over 7.319 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. This means that the daily average national gas supply to gas power plants increased to 689 mmscfd or the equivalent to…
The Osun State Government on Friday said it had received three million mosquito nets from Federal Government through National Malaria Elimination Programme, which it would distribute to residents to prevent the scourge of malaria. Dr Gbenga Adepoju, the Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, disclosed this in Osogbo while on an advocacy visit to the Ministry of Information and Strategy. Adepoju, who led officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on the visit, explained that one million insecticide treated nets were distributed in the state three years ago, while three million would…
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on Friday called for severe sanction against anybody that compromised professional standard in the building industry in the country. Fashola, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Policy and Legal Matters, Mr Lanre Akinsola, made the call during World Accreditation Day celebration organised by Nigeria National Accreditation Services (NiNAS). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme of 2017 world Accreditation Day is: “Accreditation: delivering confidence in construction and built environment.’’ The minister said the theme of this year celebration underscores the importance of quality and standard…
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru Olagbegi on Friday, June 9, 2017, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to Punch, Osinbajo received the traditional ruler at the State House, Abuja. The Olowo of Owo also presented the Acting President with a royal staff of honour.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence, (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, has arrested sixteen suspected burglars, who allegedly broke into some shops at the Sokoto Central Market. Presenting the suspects before newsmen in Sokoto, on Friday, the State Commandant of the corps, Mr Babangida Abdullahi, said the age of the suspects ranges between 11 and 30 years old. “The suspects were apprehended by officers and men of the command on Thursday night, while committing the crime at the Sokoto central market. ”Items such as: clothing materials and bundles of locally chewing sticks were recovered from the suspects at the point of…
The Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has declared June 12, 2017, as a work free day. The Governor made this known to newsmen on Friday, June 9, 2017. According to Punch, the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Semiu Okanlawon issued a statement saying “In line with its established policy of observing June 12 of every year as Democracy Day, the State Government of Osun has declared Monday, June 12 as public holiday.” This is to remember the 1993 presidential election which was reportedly won by late MKO Abiola. The 1993 election, according to reports, was said to be the…
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim on Wednesday extended his contract with the French champions until 2020. The Portuguese, 42, had been linked with jobs in the English Premier League after inspiring Monaco to their first French title since 2000 and the Champions League semi-finals. “I’m very happy to continue my work with Monaco,” Jardim said, adding that the “future looks very bright”. “The last three seasons have been exceptional, crowned by becoming French champions in May.” Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev added: “He is one of the best coaches in European football and despite solicitations has chosen to continue his adventure at…
The seeds of Chelsea’s Premier League title triumph were sown at the end of their dismal 2015-16 campaign, former assistant coach Steve Holland has revealed. Incoming manager Antonio Conte’s mid-game switch to a 3-4-3 system during Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Arsenal last September was widely identified as the pivotal moment in their season. Holland says discussions about the tactic between himself and Conte began shortly after Chelsea had slid to a disappointing 10th-place finish the previous campaign. “Antonio said to me at the end of last season: ‘I think the team can play 4-3-3 with wingers wide. I also think…
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has added their latest Champions League trophy to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu museum. Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 on Saturday, June 3 in the final of the Champions League to win their 12th Big Ear trophy. On Wednesday, June 7, Perez had a photoshoot with Real Madrid impressive trophy cabinet which now has their latest Champions League trophy. It was a brilliant season for Real Madrid as they won the La Liga and Champions League double, their first since 1958. They also became the first club in the modern era to win the Champions League…
The Ivory Coast must beat Guinea on Saturday to “honour the memory of Cheick Tiote”, the former international who died in China this week, according to Elephants coach Marc Wilmots. “We must do it, we have no choice, I hope to win it for him,” Wilmots said ahead of the game that is the opening qualifying fixture for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. “When you lose one of your own, it hurts very, very much. We will obviously go to play the match in Bouake and the next day we’ll return and will go and see Tiote’s family.…
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future at Manchester United is in some doubt after he was listed as being released by the club on an official list published by the Premier League on Friday. The 35-year-old — who starred for United last season scoring 28 goals in 46 matches before a knee ligament injury ended his campaign prematurely — could still be retained by United should they decide to renew his contract which is up on June 30th. “Premier League clubs from the 2016/17 season have submitted the lists of players they will be keeping in their squads, and the…