As friends, fans and relatives of the Big Brother Naija housemates are drumming support for their favourite ahead of the grand finale on Sunday, April 9, Efe’s chances are shooting up. Many Nigerian celebrities, including Basketmouth, Olamide, Karen Igho, Annie Idibia, Kcee and Ice Prince have declared their support for Efe – and many more are signing up. The latest is the Star Boy himself, arguably Nigeria’s biggest music act at the moment – Wizkid. On Thursday, April 6, Wizzy, as he’s fondly called, simply tweeted “Based on Logistics” a term that all teamEfe loyalists have echoed in the cause…
Author: David Folami
Minister of budget national and planning, Udoma Udoma has said that the the federal government lacks funds for the payment of salaries and pensions in 2017. Udoma stated this on Thursday, April 6, 2017, when he appeared before the House of Representatives alongside finance minister, Kemi Adeosun. Udoma said half of the projected revenue in the 2017 budget would be used for salaries and pensions adding that the federal government would source the money through other means. His words: “In the 2017 budget, about half of our total projected revenues are for salaries and pensions but the resources are not…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reports that it’s planning to increase the pump price of petrol. NNPC made the denial via a statement released by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ndu Ughamadu. The statement reads: “There is no plan by government or any of its agencies to review the pump price of petrol above N145 per litre.” “The rise in the bridging cost was achieved after an adjustment was made in the “lightering expenses” from N4 to N3 per litre and the difference transferred to compensate for the cost of bridging within the same…
A group of protesters in Yobe State have called for the sack of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The protest held on Thursday, April 6, in the Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The protesters were seen carrying placards with messages such as “Saraki must go” and “Magu must be confirmed.” The placard refers to Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) whose nomination was rejected by the Senate in March. “The demonstration is a peaceful one embarked upon because we voted for change in 2015 general elections, and Nigerian Senate want to truncate…
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has backed his teammate Eden Hazard for the PFA Player of the Year award. Kante, 26, has been strongly tipped to be this season’s winner of the accolade having put in a series of outstanding performances for Premier League leaders Chelsea. But the former Leicester City player believes Hazard, who was named PFA Player of the Year in 2014-15, is worthy of the award after scoring 13 Premier League goals and recording five assists. Kante told Sky Sports News HQ: “For me it’s easy to say one player from Chelsea. We can all see what Eden…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has said he still has work to do to improve his performances for Manchester United but is confident he will thrive at Old Trafford. Mkhitaryan, 28, signed for United from Borussia Dortmund last summer, but the attacking midfielder did not properly secure a place in Jose Mourinho’s side until November. When asked by United Review if he feels he has fully adapted, the Armenia international said: “No, not yet. I still have places where I can improve and room to improve. I know myself very well and I am sure than I can do better, and I will…
Antoine Griezmann’s advisor has told RMC that Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City as well as La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have made enquiries regarding the Atletico Madrid striker’s future. Sources have said in February that Griezmann is a No. 1 target for United this summer, and speculation continues over the France international’s future. Eric Olhats, who first spotted Griezmann’s talent and took him to Real Sociedad as a youngster, said no deal has been done with any club. However, he added that the pair are considering what the next move in Griezmann’s career should…
6 years, 6 solo albums. That’s the biggest credential of Olamide’s career so far. The rapper has been on a wave since 2011, and today, he is the king of these streets. For conversations about Nigerian music to be held, Olamide’s name will have to be placed in the thick of the discussion and studied for wise nuggets. Olamide sits at the top of the local food chain, stretching his arms via rap to the farthest ends of the country and ruling via the sounds that come from him. He has done this for the past 6 years. 6 amazing…
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday walked out of the party’s stakeholders meeting organised by former President Goodluck Jonathan. Sheriff, who got to the venue of the meeting a few minutes after Jonathan had delivered his remarks, walked out with members of his National Working Committee at about 4.15 p.m. Some of the executive members with him were the Deputy National Chairman, Dr Cairo Ojougboh and the Publicity Secretary, Mr Mikko Bernard. Sheriff, addressing newsmen before leaving, expressed displeasure for not being allowed to make the opening remarks. “We are here for…
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann concedes he’s becoming “fed up” having to respond to Manchester United transfer rumours. Griezmann continues to be linked with the English giants. But he said today: “I don’t know what to say. “It is always the same questions. I have said it many times and I have been on the front pages of newspapers saying so. I have answered; I will not answer that again. I am not fed up, but almost.” Griezmann also spoke about his idol growing up, and it was not a forward but a right-midfielder who played for Los Blancos and…
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Tboss felt humiliated by Debbie-Rise after a misunderstanding during the truth and dare game. On Thursday, April 6, 2017, TBoss finally apologized to Debie-Rise for her reaction to the misunderstanding. Apologizing, she gave Debie-Rise a hug, told her she wouldn’t understand how she felt last night, but reminded her that she is her best friend in the house. On Wednesday night, Biggie had asked the housemate to play the Truth and Dare Game until lights out. It was going smoothly until Debie-Rise dared TBoss to recite the first and second verses of the Nigerian National…
Sunday is almost here, and a repeat of 2014 Big Brother Africa is almost here – ‘Big Brother Naija is about to rigged by organizers.’ Just as an election is ‘rigged’ if one’s favourite candidate isn’t elected, reality shows in Nigeria are always termed ‘rigged’ once a favourite candidate loses. Recently, I came across series of tweets that suggests that the Big Brother Naija reality show is being rigged by the organizers. There were still other tweets that insist that if Efe or Bisola (who both seem to be the viewers favourite on social media) fails to win the prize,…
Big Brother Naija, which returned for a second season on January 22, 2017, is set to end on April 9, 2017. 2face, Tiwa Savage and Runtown will perform at the event which will produce a winner between Bisola, TBoss, Efe, Marvis and Debie-Rise. The reality series will end after a 78-day run with a two-hour live, televised finale. It had kicked off with a two-hour live televised launch which saw Yemi Alade, Flavour and Kom entertain viewers. Big Brother Naija kicked off with a total of 12 housemates. The winner of the reality show will win the prize money of…
Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday urged the executive to ensure that backlog of pensions were paid promptly, warning that excuses would not be accepted. Dogara made this known while reacting to briefing by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and her Budget and National Planning counterpart, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, on efforts to offset arrears owed Nigerian pensioners. He expressed confidence that the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari on the pensions would be kept. “When the president promised that he was going to release money for bailout to States so that they can pay backlog of…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has resigned from the editorial board of ThisDay newspaper over a story that portrayed him as a corrupt personality. According to a report by SaharaReporters, Falana made his resignation known in a press statement released on Thursday, April 6, 2017 while refuting a story about him in the publication last Sunday, April 2, 2017. Reacting to the allegations that he influenced the appointment of Ola Olukeyede, the Chief of Staff to Ibrahim Magu, Falana denies ever employing the individual in his law firm. He said: “In the first place, Mr. Olukoyede has never worked in…
The Federal Government on Thursday Promised to give tax holidays to miners of seven minerals in the country. Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Minster of Mines and Steel Development, made the promise at a stakeholders meeting of the Association of Miners Processors of Barite (AMAPOB) and Tse Torkula Community in Guma Local Government area of Benue state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister for State Mines and Steel Development, Mr Abubarkar Bwari, also attended the meeting. Fayemi said that out the 40 solid minerals in the country, the Federal Government was concentrating on seven minerals for full…
Sunderland have not scored in any of their past six matches and I think they know the game is up. Another great escape is not going to happen now. I am not expecting Manchester United to just brush the Black Cats aside, though. I’ve been at United’s past two games – draws against West Brom and Everton – and they are far from being a free-flowing, attacking side. It is a problem that affects them more at Old Trafford where the opposition is always more defensive minded, but United move the ball so slowly that teams can always get back…
Ex-Manchester United defender Phil Neville believes there is “something fundamentally wrong” with Luke Shaw that has forced manager Jose Mourinho to publicly criticise him. BBC pundit Neville scouted Shaw for United when he was at Southampton, believing the full-back, 21, would become a star at Old Trafford. But the £27m signing has played only three times since the end of November. The England player says he will “fight to the last second” to prove himself. Shaw came off the bench in Tuesday’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Everton and won the late penalty that salvaged a point for the home…
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has signed a new contract at Old Trafford that could earn him £100,000 a week. The 24-year-old England international is now committed to the Premier League club until 2021 and there is the option to extend the deal by a further year. Lingard has made 70 appearances for United, who he joined as a seven-year-old, and won four caps for his country. “Manchester United has always been a big part of my life,” said Lingard. “I feel great pride every time I pull the shirt on.” Lingard holds the rare distinction of scoring in three…
Dj Hazan comes through with video for ‘Bolanle’ his recently dropped single featuring Dammy krane and Aquila records signee Airboy. The video was directed by the fast rising awards winning director HG2, shot on location in Lagos. Enjoy.