Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointments of heads of some Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions. The information was made known by the Presidency via a series of tweets on Saturday, May 27, 2017. It was also disclosed that with the exception of the appointees that are subject to confirmation by the Senate, all other appointments take immediate effect. The appointees that are not subjected to the Senate confirmation are Dikko Aliyu AbdulRahman as Chairman, Governing Board of the Bank of Industry, Mr. Olukayode Pitan appointed as Managing Director, Bank of Industry; Mr. Emeka Nwakpa—Chairman, appointed as Governing…
Author: David Folami
Ariana Grande has revealed that she will be holding a benefit concert in Manchester for the victims of Monday’s suicide bombing which took place during her show in English city. She said this in a post via her Instagram page, adding that a date for the concert is yet to be sorted out. The bombing reportedly killed 22 people and injured over a 100 others, most of them young people. It occurred just as Grande finished her performance. She canceled several concerts scheduled in London and Europe from May through to June 5. “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave…
Are you thinking what we are thinking? Barely three days after a source close to D’banj and his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, dislosed that the couple is expecting their first child together, the music star has shared a very telling Instagram post. The Koko Master shared a photo on Friday, May 26, of the hands of a newborn baby clutching his gold necklace, writing: “#KingDonCome The Christening of @danieldthird .” At this point, it is hard to believe that the couple have not welcomed said child. According to earlier reports, D’banj has been in the US with his wife who…
Nollywood actress Anita Jospeh is not expecting twins! The actress took to Instagram on Friday, May 26, 2017, sharing a photo of a sonogram. “LORD “you have done me well. Onye kam ga akoro. What more can I say,” she wrote alongside the photo. We reached out to her reps who have confirmed that the actress isn’t expecting twins. They replied us with the message, “Anita is not pregnant.” Just recently, the actress took to Instagram talking about short-lived marriages. According to her, “After d lavish party, Pre-wedding pictures, bridal shower, you say ur not doing again #huh#.” Adding, “I’m…
Actor, Saidi Balogun has submitted that the inability of his colleagues to afford to health insurance has been the major cause of their deaths. In addition, he feels the situation has been compounded by the House of Representatives’ (HoR) soft stance against movie piracy. According to him, the failure of the HoR to pass laws that will limit the activities of adulterators of movies has prevented actors from making enough money which could be channeled towards health insurance. Balogun who spoke to Punch News at the unveiling of the “Banana Island Ghost” said: “People die but because we are in…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele-Bello has called out Air France for misplacing her luggage between Paris and London. The actress took to her Twitter page to slam the airline for refusing to produce her luggage after two days of pleas. The Jenifa star who was in London for the premiere of a movie, Isoken, said it’s so sad that she had to buy new clothes as the airline had ruined her trip. Air France has however replied that the luggage is already with the courier and would be delivered to her in London on May 26, 2017. In another…
Rapper, Vector, aroused curiousity among fans after posting an image of himself holding a female infant in the air. The picture which was covered in an orange-like filter came along with a loving caption that saw him wish the little girl a Happy Children’s Day. “My joy and peace and mercy’s from the lordi…! “Impossible is impossible if you believe. #happychildrensday,” the rapper posted on Instagram today, May 27, 2017. This prompted fans to probe the paternity of the child through series of questions typed in the comment section of his profile. Vector is not in any known relationship with…
Aaron Ramsey scored a 79th-minute header to earn Arsenal a stunning 2-1 win over Double-chasing Chelsea on Saturday and deliver embattled manager Arsene Wenger a record seventh FA Cup. Wenger has been barracked by his own fans and failed to secure Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years, but he ends the season by surpassing Aston Villa’s George Ramsey as the FA Cup’s greatest manager. Alexis Sanchez’s early opener for Arsenal, allowed to stand despite an apparent handball, was cancelled out by Diego Costa, only for Ramsey to reply immediately with the second FA Cup-winning goal of…
Argentina full-back Pablo Zabaleta will join West Ham United from Premier League rivals Manchester City, it was announced on Friday. Zabaleta will formally begin a two-year deal with the London club on July 1, when his City contract expires. The 32-year-old had already been released by City, for whom he made more than 200 appearances after joining from Espanyol in 2008. “This is an absolute pleasure to be part of West Ham. I hope I can give you good moments. Of course, I come to the club to enjoy myself and hopefully we can have a very successful time,” Zabaleta…
England and Manchester United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney says he is just weeks away from revealing where he will be playing next season. The 31-year-old’s future at the club, where he has spent the past 13 years, and his country, is the subject of intense debate which intensified on Thursday when he was left out of the national squad. “I’ve got decisions to make now over the next few weeks, have a word with my family, and then I’ll decide,” Rooney said after United ensured Champions League football next season with a 2-0 win over Dutch side Ajax in the…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was unconcerned over speculation Eric Dier and Kyle Walker are due to move away from the London club in the upcoming summer transfer window. The England internationals have been linked with moves to Manchester United and Manchester City respectively in the English media this week, but the Argentinian dismissed reports the two would leave Spurs ahead of next season. “There’s a lot of rumours,” said Pochettino, who himself has been linked with a move to Barcelona to replace the departing Luis Enrique. “I don’t like to talk about rumours, that is another. “During…
An emotional week in the Manchester United career of Antonio Valencia ended on Friday with the announcement he had signed a new contract with the Europa League winners that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2019. The 31-year-old winger cum full back was United’s captain as they won the Europa League – the only major trophy missing from their collection with a 2-0 win over Dutch side Ajax in Wednesday’s final in Stockholm – a match that took place just two days after a suicide bomb in Manchester killed 22 people. Valencia also has the option of extending his…
Manchester City have begun what is predicted to be a record summer of spending across the Premier League by paying Monaco a reported 43 million pounds ($55 million) to sign versatile midfielder Bernardo Silva. “Manchester City are delighted to confirm Bernardo Silva will join the club from Monaco on July 1,” the club said in a statement on Friday. The 22-year-old Portuguese has been instrumental in Monaco’s title win this season – their first in 17 years – and was part of the side who beat City in the Champions League round of 16 and scored more goals than any…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of the Channels Television State House Correspondent, Mr Chukwuma Onuekwusi at the age of 55. Okorocha, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, regretted that Onuekwusi died when his patriotism and services were needed most. He described Onuekwusi as “a worthy ambassador who acquitted himself well, not only as a Journalist of note but also as an exemplary son of the State.” According to him, the late Onuekwusi represented an ideal electronic media practitioner and was a blessing to the Journalism profession in…
It was relief in the end. Relief, and then joy and an outbreak of emotion from Jose Mourinho that emphasised just what it means to him and Manchester United to win the Europa League. It has been a traumatic week for Manchester and, by definition, for United in the wake of the terror attacks in the city on Monday that shocked the world and placed this game, against Ajax in Stockholm, under the microscope for so many reasons beyond football and the prize at stake. Football did not matter on Monday, or Tuesday, but eventually, the focus inevitably switches back…
The home that once belonged to Kim Kardashian, where her husband of 72-days Kris Humphries popped the question, is back on the market. The stunning Beverly Hills property, with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is listed for $5.5 million. It sprawls 3,800 sq ft and features a pool with mini waterfall and immaculate landscaping. Kim bought the property for $3.4 million in 2010 sold it for $3.6 million two years later after making some improvements. According to TMZ siblings Josh and Matt Altman from Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles are handling the sale. Listed by the The…
For the upcoming HBO documentary titled The Defiant Ones, Eminem paid homage to two of music biggest trailblazers in Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. “Jimmy Iovine is the levitator; Dre is the innovator,” says Em during the one-minute trailer for the doc. Iovine and Dre have been instrumental to the success of the “Slim Shady” MC since he first inked his contract with Interscope and Aftermath in 1998. Em went on to nab six solo No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. The Defiant Ones will navigate through the successful business relationship between music moguls Jimmy Iovine and Dr.…
Justin Bieber may be considered a pop artist, but he has some close hip-hop ties that he loves to visit any chance he gets. After hopping on DJ Khaled’s new No. 1 hit single “I’m the One,” the Purpose singer is now tapping into his inner rapper for a new remix to Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” record. While partying in New York City last night (May 23) at 1Oak nightclub, Bieber treated attendees to a special treat, playing a snippet of his remix to the DAMN. rapper’s new smash hit. According to footage taken by a fan inside of the venue,…
So it turns out Drake‘s winning a record 13 trophies at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards was in no way coincidence. Yesterday (May 23), it was revealed that Drizzy has had a song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last eight consecutive years, making him the first ever artist to do so. Drizzy’s “Best I Ever Had” earned him his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 23, 2009, and as of yesterday (May 23), he’s maintained that streak, and quite easily at that. Looked at in another way, Drizzy’s been on the chart for…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said that President Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, is power drunk. Falana’s comment is coming on the heels of a statement made by Shehu during a press briefing at the State House. The President’s spokesman told newsmen that the Shiite sect leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky was still held in custody for his safety. Shehu made the comment while trying to explain to State House correspondents, why El-Zakaky was still being held, despite the fact that he has been granted bail by a court. He also said that El-Zakzaky is free to leave at any…