A delegation of the federal government’s N-Power team, has lauded Governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for massive infrastructure projects embarked upon. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation/Youth Employment in the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Afolabi Imoukhuede stated this while visiting several areas in the State, recently. It was part of a three-day tour to evaluate the N-Power volunteers and engage stake holders. Afolabi commended the government, describing the infrastructure turnaround in the state as simply amazing. “It’s my first time in Osun in a long while, but I must confess,…
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The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has suspended its nationwide strike which began on April 2. The suspension followed the intervention of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation( NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru. In a statement by Mr Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division on Monday in Abuja, Baru said his intervention was in the national interest. Baru further approved the increase in bridging costs from N6.20 to N7.20. Bridging is money paid tanker drivers per kilometer for trucking petroleum products from depots to final destinations. ‘Mediating between the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Clement Onuigbo, a former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour, for failing to declare N97 million in his assets. Onuigbo is standing trial on a three-count charge of failure to declare his full assets. The EFCC, in a charge number FHC/L/1054C/17, alleged that the 59-year-old accused, on April 16, 2016, failed to disclose in his assets declaration form a sum of N97 million found in his bank account. The EFCC prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, also alleged that the accused kept 139, 000 U.S. dollars and 10, 000 British…
Orezi releases new music titled ‘Bombom’ featuring Davido and the DMW hype ‘god’ Special Ed. As the title suggests, this one is for the party goers to rock with. Enjoy.
The season 2 edition of The Voice Nigeria is back. The show is kicking off on Wednesday, April 4 and April 5, with auditions in Port Harcourt at 8am daily. There would also be auditions in Lagos and Enugu on April 8 and 9, 2017. The auditions in Port Harcourt will hold at Viontel Hotel Plot 96 stadium road GRA IV. Abuja: Bolingo Hotel Independence Avenue Phase 2 Abuja. Lagos: Westown hotel 7 Opebi link road Ikeja. Enugu: Universal hotel Plot 3 Aguleri Street Independence layout Enugu. On Sunday, July 31, 2017, Agharese Emokpae became the first Nigerian to win…
“Light In The Dark” is an upcoming Nollywood movie directed by Ekene Som Mekwunye and produced by Chidinma Uzodike and Ekene Som Mekwunye. Written by Babatunde Ojo, the movie stars Rita Dominic, Joke Silva, Kalu Ikeagwu, Ngozi Nwosu, Mannie of Cool FM, Kiki Omeili among others. On why Joke Silva and Dominic were selected to star in the movie, Mekwunye said, “because of the story and how best I feel they can interpret it. Its a character-driven movie and we need real actors to play such part.” A thriller, the movie tells the story of how far two people are…
Hollywood star Harrison Ford is to avoid punishment over a near-miss at a California airport as he was piloting his private plane, his lawyer told AFP on Monday. Ford, a seasoned pilot and vintage plane collector, was approaching John Wayne Airport in Orange County in February when he headed toward a taxiway rather than the runway, passing over a Boeing 737 with 110 passengers and six crew on board. The 74-year-old “Indiana Jones” star was captured on air traffic control recordings released subsequently by the Federal Aviation Administration calling himself a “schmuck,” and saying he he had been distracted by…
Funke Akindele’s husband and rapper, JJC Skillz, is feeling nostalgic today. The singer, real name Abdul Rasheed Bello, took to Instagram today, April 2, 2017, to share photos of the home he grew up in. The crooner shared photos of a house in Kano state, the place of his birth and childhood. His caption read, “It’s been a long journey but I can never forget where I came from Home full of love and laughter #brigade #kanostate.” JJC Skillz and wife Funke Akindele just got back from their honeymoon at the Seychelles Islands. Funke Akindele and Abdul Rasheed Bello aka…
South African media personality, Bonang Matheba has resigned from her role as the host of Metro FM’s “The Front Row” programme. There have been speculations that her decision was as a result of the announcement of Lerato Kganyago as co-host of the show. Matheba made known her resignation in a Twitter comment posted today, April 3, 2017. She wrote, “After three years of making magic on the Front Row, I can confirm that I have officially stepped down as the host of the show. “I will miss my Metro FM family dearly, as they say all good things do come…
The Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption says Nigeria’s current administration is fighting corruption from all fronts in order to enhance the citizens lives. The Executive Secretary of the Committee, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye, made the remarks in New York at a workshop on “Illicit Financial Flows and Assets Recovery’ on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was jointly organised by the Permanent Missions of Nigeria and Norway to the UN. “Nigeria has taken a number of radical steps to affirm the commitment to fight illicit financial flows, diminish corruption and the responsible use of recovered assets.…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, has called on the Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali. ASUU wants the VC to step down to allow for an independent investigation of fraud allegations brought against him. The union called on the Ministry of Education, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to “act quickly to avoid any insinuation of complicity.” In a statement by the Chairman, Dr Ade Adejumo and Secretary, Dr. Deji Omole, it said the call for Ambali’s resignation became imperative following the monumental fraud revealed by an…
At least, 47,996 of the 80,000 farmers registered in Osun state, have benefited from the N2.6B agricultural facilities coordinated by Osun Rural Enterprise and Agriculture Programme, OREAP. Revealing this over the weekend, a member of OREAP Leadership Team, Mr. Gbenga Osobu, stated that various interventions in the Osun agricultural sector have not only lifted the living condition of local farmers, they have helped position the State as the food basket of the Southwest. Osobu further revealed that another N753M was disbursed as loans to farmers during the Osun Quick Impact Intervention Programme (QUIIP I and II). “3,645 pig farmers benefited…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth group has said that it will do whatever is necessary to protect the dignity of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The group, APC Young Patriots, made the comment via a statement released by Coordinator, Comrade Dominic Alancha. The statement reads: As a respected group in the APC, we can no longer afford to watch and treat as a party affair, this iniquitous assault contrived to smear our distinguished Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. We will do everything possible within our influence as party members and courageous Nigerians to defend the institution of the Senate and…
Bamidele Oloyelogun has been elected as the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. Oloyelogun was elected on Monday, April 3, following the resignation of former speaker, Jumoke Akindele in March. The new speaker, who represents the Ifedore Constituency, won nine votes to defeat Olamide George of the Akure North Constituency who won four votes. Ogundeji Iroju, from Odigbo Constituency, has also been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the House. Akindele was forced to resign due to a crisis within the House which split the legislators into two factions.
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will win again if he contests another presidential election. Many Nigerians who voted for Buhari have expressed regret over the action due to the current economic hardship in the country. Adesina however said that Buhari has done well and would “win and win again and again.” He made the comment while appearing on Channels TV’s “Sunday Politics.” “That would depend on Nigerians, but if you ask me as an individual, I will say, yes, the president can win and win again and again,” Adesina said when asked if Buhari could…
Former Petroleum Minister, Chief Don Etiebet has said that only mad people will say President Muhammadu Buhari isn’t performing in office. Etiebet also said that Buhari has laid a foundation for growth and development in the country. “If anybody is saying Buhari is not performing, that person is a mad man because, within two years, he has laid a foundation for growth, foundation for development,” he said during an interview with Vanguard. “We must have that foundation first. For 56 years of our independence, that foundation was not there and that is why you see things like this. So with…
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd), has revealed that there was more to why former President Olusegun Obasanjo imprisoned him for over eight years. Bamaiyi said apart from the fact that he opposed the choice of Obasanjo as successor to former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, he was jailed for fears that he would overthrow the Obasanjo government. The ex-army chief revealed this in his book, “Vindication of A General” which was unveiled in Abuja last weekend. According to Bamaiyi’s account in the book, upon handing over power to Obasanjo in May 1999, Abubakar…
Some members of the APC in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State on Monday protested alleged lopsidedness in the appointments made by Gov. Abiola Ajimobi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, who carried placards with various inscriptions, were from the 10 local government areas in the zone. The protesters took their case to the Governor’s Office at Agodi, Ibadan. A party chieftain from the zone, Alhaji Ahmed Ayinla, said the protest was to express displeasure at happenings in the APC. “We worked together and assiduously as a team to deliver nine out of the 10 local government…
Barcelona are waiting to see how midfielder Rafinha’s knee injury evolves to begin the appropriate treatment, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday. The Brazilian had to be replaced after just 17 minutes as Barca ran out 4-1 winners at Granada on Sunday with a slight tear to the inner meniscus of his right knee. “How it evolves in the next 48 hours will determine the choice of treatment,” Barcelona said in a statement. Barca boss Luis Enrique is hopeful the South American will not miss his side’s Champions League quarter-final clashes with Juventus. “It doesn’t seem like it is very…
Juan Mata believes Manchester United are being punished harshly as a result of injuries and suspensions. The Spain midfielder, currently sidelined after groin surgery, was one of several first-choice players who missed Saturday’s frustrating goalless draw at home to West Bromwich Albion. United could certainly have done with Mata, who has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season, and banned striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Old Trafford. The draw left United fifth in the Premier League and five points off the final Champions League place open to English clubs, with local rivals Manchester City occupying the coveted fourth place in…