Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has advised the military high command to desist from posting soldiers on attachment to politicians. Wike gave the advice on Wednesday at Oyigbo, Rivers State, when he flagged off construction work on the old Aba road by Mbano junction. “It is undemocratic to attach soldiers to politicians because that could be counter-productive and pose a threat to national security. “In a democratic setting, soldiers attached to politicians can be used for undemocratic activities,” he said. Wike noted that only the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces had the privilege to have soldiers posted to guard him,…
Author: David Folami
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to involve the various communities in the state in project planning and execution. Okowa made the call when the Chairman of NDDC, Sen.Victor Ndoma Egba, lead the management of the commission on a visit to the governor in Asaba. Okowa said that the siting of meaningful projects in the region could only be achieved when the actual needs of the people of the area were considered. “I want to welcome the spirit of partnership and we are ready to cooperate with you on the development of the…
Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya, 42, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Canada. It was earlier reported that the actress had died of cardiac arrest. According to a recent report, Moji Olaiya’s health became worse after the birth of her second child. Mrs Keji, the late actress’ housekeeper said Moji Olaiya complained of ‘being uncomfortable’ after giving birth. “Her baby was born premature- her EDD was for May 2017 but complications arose that necessitated that she be induced to save the baby’s life as well as hers. But since the delivery in March, her health had not been exactly perfect”…
Popular singer cum vocal Christian convert, Lynxxx, says he’s ready for marriage. The crooner in a recent interview explained he’s only waiting for the right time. He told F78tvNews, “I’m actually ready for marriage. I’m not running away from it at the right time I will marry and give birth with small small Lynxxx’s around the place. But it hasn’t come.” Meanwhile, Lynxxx recently dished out advice to those looking for a lifetime partner. The crooner took to Instagram on September 13, 2016, writing, “I have learned in faith that finding Mr / Ms Right begins with someone who already…
Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite-Attoh are so in love. The “Tinsel” star took to Instagram on May 18, 2017, to celebrate his wife as she turns a year older. “Happy Birthday Mama!!! @adedamee Today is your special day. May you be showered with health, wealth and prosperity throughout your life and may your special day and every day be full of love and joyful moments! Have a blast today with many more years ahead.” This comes a day after Damilola gave him a lovely shout out on social media. Sharing her take on love and how it endures all, she…
Resigned to losing top striker Romelu Lukaku this summer, Everton are reportedly preparing a £20m bid for Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho has fallen out of favour at Manchester City who are ready to cash in on their academy graduate. The striker has since been linked with Borussia Dortmund, Hoffeinham. According to Sky Sports sources, West Ham are also interested in signing the 20-year-old Nigerian. In the latest transfer rumour, the UK Sun report that Everton are ready to sign the player with part of the money that are expected to get from selling Lukaku. Everton’s star striker is expected…
Didier Deschamps took a swipe at Karim Benzema on Thursday as the French coach again left the Real Madrid forward out of his 26-man squad for three key matches next month. The 29-year-old Benzema has not figured for France since October 2015 over allegations of his involvement in a sex-tape scandal featuring midfielder Mathieu Valbuena. Benzema and former international team-mate Valbuena exchanged barbs this week and Benzema also “liked” an Instagram photo ridiculing Deschamps and striker Olivier Giroud. Investigators suspect Benzema of acting as an intermediary between the presumed blackmailers and alleged victim Valbuena. The case is likely to go…
Sam Allardyce backed Jose Mourinho’s complaint about the Premier League failing to move Manchester United’s match against Crystal Palace to help their preparations for the Europa League final. United finish their league campaign at home to Palace on Sunday, three days before they face Ajax in the Europa League final in Stockholm. Regardless of the result at the weekend, United will finish sixth while Palace cannot be relegated. Following United’s goalless draw at Southampton on Wednesday, Mourinho said the Palace match should have been brought forward at least a day to give his side the best chance against Ajax. “They…
AY Makun is beside himself with excitement and it is easy to see why! The ace comedian, filmmaker, and actor just got a street named after him. The street on which he currently lives, is in Richmond Gate Estate, Lekki built by Haven Homes. A very excited AY took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, to share the good news. He wrote alongside the post: ‘‘I have seen streets in our cities been named after many famous people from politics, to sports, and to other people who served or contributed to the social cultural development of our…
Popular Nigerian singer 9ice has opened up on marriage, love and family. The ‘Gongaso’ star in a chat with Funmi Iyanda on Ask Funmi Epistle disclosed he once considered not getting married. When asked for advice to a young man who didn’t want to get married he said, “I think at late 20’s he still doesn’t understand what life is all about, he’s still too young. I’m sure by the time he’s 30 he will change his mind. Biblically and Quranically you need to have a child. Where I’m from you dare not have a child, even if it’s one…
After months of not acknowledging her husband, Chris Attoh, on all social media platforms, Damilola Adegbite is back with a beautiful post. In no ordinary way, the actress took to Instagram on May 17, 2017, in celebration of his birthday. Sharing her take on love and how it endures all, she shared the photo above writing, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Happy birthday Nii.. I love you.” Sharing her take on love and how it endures all, she shared the photo above writing, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all…
Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya, a star actress who has featured in several hit Yoruba movies, died in Canada. She was 42. Moji Olaiya is reported to have died of cardiac arrest. She gave birth to a baby girl in March in Canada. Born on February 27, 1975, she is the daughter of Nigerian highlife legend Sir Victor Olaiya She made her acting debut on TV, as a character in a season of Wale Adenuga’s ‘Super Story’ series titled ‘No Pain, No Gain’. The 32 episode long series helped introduce Moji Olaiya who played the role of Ireti to the Nigerian…
Several Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the death of Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya. The news of her untimely passing broke today, Thursday, May 18, 2017. It’s reported that the actress died of cardiac actress yesterday, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Canada. Star actress Iyabo Ojo is mourning the death of her friend. “I still can’t get over d shock, Just like that? death why? No!!!! this is just too much hummmmmmmm oku sunku oku, ki olorun je ki odun o jina sira ooooooo ok! Amin!!! RIP Moji Olaiya God why?” she wrote on her Instagram page. Mercy Aigbe who is…
Nollywood actress Empress Njamah has said that women are to be blamed for domestic violence in relationships and marriages. In an interview with Broadway Africa TV published on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Empress Njamah stated that women cause domestic violence in relationships. “A man hits a woman is domestic violence. A woman hits a man what is it called?” asked the actress, “we are always all about domestic violence and its all about the woman. Do you know that there are men who are more beaten up mentally than the women they beat physically.” She further went on to say…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has reiterated Federal Government’s resolve to reduce importation of petroleum products from the present 95 per cent to 60 per cent by 2018. Kachikwu stated this at the Rainoil 20th Anniversary Lecture organised by the company in Lagos on Wednesday. The theme of the anniversary was: “The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects of the Downstream Sector”. The minister of state said that with the proposed construction of modular refineries in the Niger Delta and more investments in the sector, the importation of refined products would be…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday expressed readiness of the Federal Government to work with ECOWAS and West African leaders to pursue quick resolution of the crisis in Cote d’Ivoire. This is contained in a statement by the Vice President’s spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, in Abuja. In the statement, the Federal Government decried recent developments in Cote d’Ivoire in which a small fraction of the country’s Armed Forces mutinied against the government. It stated that Osinbajo had been engaged in phone discussions with the Ivorien President and the President of Liberia, Mrs Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the current ECOWAS chairperson, seeking ways…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a Bill for an Act to establish the North-East Development Commission. This followed the adoption of 35 clauses contained in it for the setting up of the commission. The commission, when established, will be charged with the responsibility to resettle and rehabilitate victims of insurgency in the North-East. The commission is to receive and manage funds from the federation account and international donors for the purpose of reconstructing roads, houses and business premises of the victims. It will also be responsible for tackling poverty and illiteracy as well as environmental and developmental challenges…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the former Enugu state Governor, Sullivan Chime is still under investigation. The anti-graft agency is looking into allegations connecting Chime with an alleged N23bn fraud involving the former minister of petroleum, Dieziani Alison-Madueke. Reports say various allegations of misappropriation of funds levelled against him while he was Governor from 2007 to 2015 is also being investigated. Speaking to newsmen on Chime’s case, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, the EFCC’s South-East operations head, Johnson Babalola said the anti-graft agency has not been compromised in any way. He said “Chime is still…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has shunned the House of Reps committee investigating the huge sum of money that was recently discovered in an apartment in Ikoyi. According to reports, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered over $44m. Emefiele, in a letter, told the lawmakers that it will be a breach of the National Security Agencies Act to appear before them. The CBN Governor also told the lawmakers that he is not allowed by the Act to discuss security issues publicly. The chairman of the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Aminu Sani-Jaji said…
A mild controversy is brewing over the signing of the 2017 Budget and whether assent will be given by President Muhammadu Buhari or acting president, Yemi Osinbajo. Buhari left the country on May 7, 2017, for an indefinite medical vacation and handed over authority to Osinbajo. Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, on Wednesday, May 17, said the budget would be signed by Buhari. “The 2017 budget will be transmitted to Mr. President and the President will assent to the budget. The acting President is in office and when the budget is transmitted, it will…