Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government has no plans to sell the National Art Theatre to the Lagos State Government. Mohammed further clarified that the Lagos government offered to renovate some theatre facilities as part of its collaboration with the federal government. The minister made the comments on Tuesday, April 4, during a meeting with Nigerian content developers at the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France. “I want to say it loud and clear that there is no iota of truth in the rumour that we are selling the national theatre to the Lagos…
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Hundreds of people from Bebeji/Kiru Federal constituency in Kano State on Wednesday staged a protest against call by Representative Abdulmumini Jibrin for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. The protesters who stormed the APC state headquarters, condemned the comments by Jibrin, who represents the area in the House of Representatives. NAN reports that Jibrin is currently on a suspension imposed on him by the House of Representatives over the 2016 budget padding scandal. The protesters described the statement as “irresponsible” and called on the APC to punish the legislator. Speaking at the occasion, the Kofa ward APC chairman, Alhaji Hudu Musa…
April 6 (Reuters) – Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes his side put up a dominant display in their Premier League clash against leaders Chelsea despite losing 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Fourth-placed City controlled possession and had more shots on target than their opponents. However, a first-half brace from Eden Hazard helped Chelsea retain a seven-point lead at the top of the standings. “Obviously, we are not happy but I can’t say I’m disappointed with the performance,” Kompany told reporters. “We are disappointed we couldn’t win the game. “Other than that, it was a good performance. Physically, we…
Alvaro Morata scored twice as Real Madrid maintained a two-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga by making light of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale’s absence in a 4-2 win at Leganes. Earlier, on Wednesday, Lionel Messi’s double on his return from suspension and Luis Suarez’s stunning overhead kick helped Barcelona sweep aside Sevilla 3-0. Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane gambled on the strength of his squad ahead of a mammoth 18 days which sees the European champions welcome Atletico Madrid and Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabeu and also meet old foes Bayern Munich in the Champions League…
Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli says that compatriot Lionel Messi should be the pride of Argentina rather than criticised for his failure to deliver a major trophy. Messi was in top form on his return from suspension and scored twice as Barcelona extended Sevilla’s slump in a 3-0 win on Wednesday. But while he is a hero at the Camp Nou, Messi has not always had the same adulation in his homeland. “There is a necessity for some people to win something solely thanks to Leo,” said Sampaoli, who has been linked with taking over as Argentina boss for the rest…
According to a new report about social media reach by D’Marie Analytics, Queen Bey is the most valuable celebrity on social media. Apparently a single post from the “Lemonade” singer worths more than $1 million worth of advertising value. This means Beyonce is the 22nd most followed personality online. That distinction doesn’t actually relate to her cumulative number of followers, though. Instead, according to D’Marie, it has more to do with the authenticity of her content. Using an algorithm that measures 56 metrics across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, the star’s value was determined. Those metrics did include the follower count,…
R&B/Hiphop artist from South Africa Kly drops a remix of his single ‘Scrrr pull up’ featuring Starboy Wizkid. Kly comes with that R&B Trap voice that captures the hearts of females and lyrics that resonate with young men, while Wizkid drops his input. Enjoy.
Day 73 of the Big Brother Naija show was more about workouts, truth and dare and arguments. From Bisola’s interest in a threesome to TBoss’ misunderstanding with Debie-Rise over the national anthem, check out five things you missed on day 73. 1. During a truth and dare game, Bisola revealed that she would love to have a threesome with a guy she likes and a girl she doesn’t know. 2. During the truth and dare game which this time didn’t involve an alcohol, Efe revealed that he had hooked up with two sisters before. 3. Things took a bad turn…
Ruby Gyang who is a graduate of Economics from the University of Jos, grew up in a musical family and was surrounded by music her whole life. She started singing in her church choir at age six and was in charge of her Secondary school choir. By the time Gyang was 15, she was fully involved in music. Known for her soothing vocals, distinct style of song writing, and confident charisma, Gyang has collaborated with the likes of Ice Prince, M.I, Naeto C, ShowDemCamp, Mode 9 and Khali Abdu.
US model Bella Hadid has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s attempted travel bans, saying she is proud to be a Muslim and the daughter of a refugee. Twenty-year-old Hadid is one of the most photographed and in-demand models of the moment, dominating the catwalk in the fall/winter 2017 fashion season in New York and Europe. She is the younger daughter of Palestinian-American real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, who emigrated to the United States when he was a teenager, and Dutch-born model Yolanda Hadid. Older sister Gigi is a supermodel and younger brother Anwar is another model. “My dad was…
Today is Reality TV star Karen Igho and singer, Ruby Gyang’s birthday. Born Karen Igho on the 6th day of April 1984, Karen was born in Jos, Plateau State and grew up living with her grandmother in the village at Delta State. She had her primary school education at Star Tribe Primary School, and Township Primary School, Delta State. She later moved back to the place of her birth for her high school education at Federal Government College Hopeshe, Jos, Nigeria. Karen attended the Southwark College, London where she got her degree in Theatre Arts. Karen returned to Nigeria in…
The Federal Government says the outbreak of “Type C’ form of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in some parts of the country has nothing to do with moral or spiritual lifestyles of Nigerians as being speculated in some quarters. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this to State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara was on Tuesday quoted as saying that the outbreak of the meningitis ‘C’ occurred because of fornication and other sins being…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, Most Rev. Oliver Dashe, on Wednesday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successes recorded so far in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East. Addressing newsmen in Maiduguri, Dashe also lauded the military for restoring peace to the sub-region. He however urged security agents to intensify efforts to rid the sub-region of pockets of activities of the insurgents as indicated by cases of suicide bombings. He called for the involvement of Christian bodies in the rebuilding plan of the North East. “The plan for the rebuilding the North-East should involve…
The EFCC has reportedly arrested the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, over an alleged scam involving N5billion. In a report by Punch Newspaper, Aliyu, who served between 2007 and 2015, was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday after he was invited by the commission. The ex-governor, was reportedly detained after interrogation as the anti-graft agency allegedly continued further investigation into the N5billion scam. An EFCC source reportedly said, “We invited former Governor Aliyu to our office on Tuesday and he has been in our custody since then. He was invited following an investigation into a scam…
Economic expert, professor Pat Utomi has blamed the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for plunging Nigeria’s economy into recession. Utomi said the current economic challenges in the country was not caused by the fall in oil price but poor budget planning and management of resources. He stated this while speaking at a programme in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state. According to him, a good budget should contain what the people would want and envisage the implications of future challenges. Utomi said: “Our major problem is that we lack planning and budget discipline. “In beginning of a budgeting process, it must…
Less than 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari launched the Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP 2017 – 2020), the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said the President’s economic model cannot work. Sanusi said this is because the Federal Government is borrowing unsustainably. Speaking at the Kaduna State Economic Summit in Kaduna, on Wednesday, April 5, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said Nigeria is spending 66 per cent of its revenues to pay interests on debts, saying such a model will fail. Sanusi said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is spending 66 per cent of…
Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the current economic crisis in the country will soon be a thing of the past his administration is “approaching the solution” to the problem. The President stressed that the APC-led government is committed to fulfilling its electoral promise to change the old ways of doing things in order to positively change Nigeria for good. Buhari stated this on Wednesday, April 5, when he formally launched Nigeria’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP 2017 – 2020) at the presidential villa, Abuja. He said: “We are committed to delivering on the three key areas that we…
Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of beating his wife. Musa who plays for Leicester City in the Premier League was arrested at his five-bedroom mansion in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire on Tuesday, April 4 after his side’s 2-0 win over Sunderland. Police arrived his house in response to a domestic abuse complaint but found no one in the house. The 24-year-old was arrested when he returned home at 1 am on Wednesday, by two plain-clothed policewomen. “A 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning at his home address near Leicester on suspicion of common…
South Korean billionaire Chung Mong-Joon said Thursday he would appeal to the international sports tribunal over his five-year ban by FIFA, accusing its ethics committee of acting like “hitmen” for former leader Sepp Blatter. Chung, a former FIFA vice-president and presidential candidate, and a scion of the Hyundai family, was banned by FIFA’s ethics committee for contravening lobbying rules during South Korea’s failed bid to host the 2022 World Cup. “I’m taking this action not to redeem my good name… I am doing this because I am among the few people who could raise (his) voice” against Blatter’s legacy, Chung…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his team’s “big character” in scoring three late goals to beat Swansea 3-1 and keep alive their Premier League title hopes on Wednesday. Goals in the final 10 minutes from Dele Alli, Son Heung-Min and Christian Eriksen kept them seven points behind leaders Chelsea — who beat Manchester City 2-1 on Wednesday — but they are now the only realistic challenger. Swansea had looked to be on course to gain three crucial points towards preserving their elite status having led from the 11th minute courtesy of a rare goal from Wayne Routledge. “We won because…