Triple MG boss Ubi Franklin was a year older on February 3, 2017, and he had a birthday bash at his restaurant. The celebrity manager hosted friends to an all-night party at Tilt Terrace. Kicking off slowly, friends and fans were ushered in by ushers dressed in black. Birthday boy, Ubi, came out decked in a white native attire to receive guests. In what must have been the highlight of the night, free drinks were handed out to guests as the DJ anted up the night with some cool jams. The event was attended by Yomi Casual, Sexy Steel, comedian…
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The ongoing trial of former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi before the Federal High Court Abuja was delayed on Tuesday due to the absence of prosecution witness. Dokpesi and his company were docked on charges bordering on receiving N2.1 billion from the office of the former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki for former President Jonathan’s media campaign. When the matter was called up, prosecuting counsel, Mr O.A. Atolagbe, requested that the matter be stood down since the witness as well as the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs were on their way. However, when Jacobs eventually…
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that he communicates with President Muhammadu Buhari daily. Adesina however said that he doesn’t speak with the president directly, but with the people around him. The presidential aide made the disclosure after being asked, during a Channels TV interview, if he’s in touch with the president. “Daily,” he answered “I’m not saying I speak with him direct, but I’m in touch with London daily, the people around him we speak daily,” he added. Adesina has also said that President Buhari will be back in the country sooner than expected. “In his communication to the…
A group, the Middle Belt Patriotic Front, has said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan is to blame for the religious crisis in the country. The group also said that it was the “mindlessness” of Jonathan’s administration that made some Nigerians hate followers of religions other than theirs. The comments were made by the group’s National Chairman, Bishop Musa Fomson, while speaking to journalists in Abuja. “It was the mindlessness of his administration that amplified the schism to a point where persons that were once neutral learnt to hate adherents of other faiths,” Fomson said, according to reports. “It was Goodluck…
Bukola Saraki has said that solving Nigeria’s electricity problems is a major priority. Saraki said further that “inexcusable mistakes have been made in the past that brought us to this point.” He made the comments on Tuesday, February 7, during a 2-day interactive workshop on the Nigerian power sector for the National Assembly. Read his full speech at the workshop below: I am very delighted that we are gathered together today to seek a solution to one of, if not the most significant challenge to our quest for economic development; the issue of providing adequate power for our economy. The…
Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured citizens that the current economic crisis would soon be a thing of the past. Osinbajo also praised the police for their professional handling of the protests held across the country on Monday, February 6. The acting president made the comments via a statement released on Tuesday, February 7. The statement reads: “I commend the IG and his officers for handling the protests with professionalism and respect for the rights of citizens.” “We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism. “Cabinet Ministers have gone…
Speaker Yakubu Dogara has blamed Nigeria’s current power crisis on the PDP government. Dogara stated this in Abuja at a workshop organised by the House of Representatives to find solutions to the perennial power outage in the country on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. “The most important question is what happened to the N2.74 trillion spent on the sector from 1999 – 2015?,” Dogara said. “Why is it that the more we spent on the power sector, the more darkness we attract?” the Speaker added. Dogara expressed confidence that the array of stakeholders gathered at the event were capable of dealing…
Inter Milan pair Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic were handed two-match bans for offences against the referee during their 1-0 defeat to Juventus, Serie A officials announced on Monday. As Juventus secured an 18th win of the season on Sunday that pushed them six points clear of second-placed Napoli, Inter endured a frustrating end to what had been one of the best league games of the season, with their Champions League qualifying hopes taking a hit. Croatia midfielder Perisic was shown a straight red card for comments he made to the referee in the fourth and last minute of added-on…
The pressure is on Atletico Madrid to score goals in their Spanish Cup semi-final second leg against Barcelona, the Catalans’ coach Luis Enrique said on Monday. Barca edged last week’s first leg at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid 2-1 meaning Atletico need to score at least twice, due to the away goals rule, to stand any chance of progressing to the final. “The match situation is that one team has a clear advantage, which is us, while the other is obliged to score two goals,” said Enrique. “It will be a match which forces Atletico Madrid to show more.” The…
Out-of-favour Manchester United forward Anthony Martial took to Twitter on Monday to tell fans to ignore speculation he could be on his way out of the club. British newspaper The Sun claimed Martial, 21, could join PSG at the end of the season after struggling to convince manager Jose Mourinho of his worth. But the France international told his close to 800,000 Twitter followers: “Dont listen (to) the papers it’s wrong thanks. Come on United.” Martial joined United from Monaco in September 2015 in a deal with a reported potential worth of up to £58 million ($72 million, 67 million…
A slew of high-profile players was expected to light up the 2017 African Cup of Nations while some others were not expected to make great impacts. It was a disappointing outing for high profile players like reigning African Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez and Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang while new stars like Christian Bassogog and Fabrice Ondoa emerged. With the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations over, We bring you their best XI of the tournament. Goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa (Cameroon) With Carlos Kameni out of the reckoning and Guy-Roland Ndy Assembe and Andre Onana rejecting call-ups, Ondoa had a clear path…
Following his €23.3m move from Watford to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai, Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has stated his desire to return to England. After two and half years in England with Watford, Ighalo signed four-year-deal with Yatai where he will earn close to £200,000 per week. The striker who was unveiled at his new club on Monday, February 6 has revealed that he would love to return to England. “Of course, if it is possible to come back to the Premier League one day, I would love to do that. It is a great league with so many…
Israeli manager, Avram Grant has resigned resigns as Ghana coach 27 days before the expiration of his two-year contract. Grant led the Black Stars of Ghana to a fourth place finish at the recently concluded 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon. Under his reign, Ghana were also beaten in the final of the AFCON 2015. Details later by eventual winners, Ivory Coast.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has called on Nigerians to pray for the well-being of President Muhammadu Buhari and his safe return to the country. The state’s CAN Chairman, Rev. Echioda Mathias, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday. Mathias said that based on the teachings of the Holy Bible, Nigerians should always pray for their leaders. “It is God, who made Buhari our leader; therefore, we should imbibe the habit of praying for his well-being. “Let us pray he gets well completely and returns quickly…
Jose Mourinho will not have been fooled by Manchester United’s 3-0 victory against Leicester City on Sunday. His team may have humiliated the reigning Premier League champions at the King Power Stadium, recording their biggest Premier League win since defeating Claudio Ranieri’s men 4-1 at Old Trafford back in September, but the centre-forward he had prioritised before the trip to the Midlands remains the focal point of United’s summer recruitment plans, regardless of the comfortable manner of the win against Leicester. United and Mourinho, quite simply, are desperate to find the 20-goal-a-season striker who can lift them from top-four chasers…
Music stars including M.I Abaga, Davido, and Burna Boy, who showed support for the 2face Idibia’s planned protest, were nowhere to be found today, February 6, 2017. 2face had released a video on February 4 announcing that the planned protest has been called off. But over 500 Nigerians in Lagos came out to carry on with the planned march from the National Stadium to National Theatre. Celebrities spotted during the protest include Seyi Law, Charly Boy, Yomi Fabiyi and Hush actor, Baaj Adebule. The likes of 2face’s former associate, Blackface, comedian Bovi and Nollywood actress Stella Damasus made it known…
The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha has said that Imo state has not gained anything from Governor Rochas Okorocha’s position in the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Punch, Ihedioha said Okorocha’s closeness to President Buhari has not brought any federal presence to Imo state. He also said Nigerians have become wise and they will not allow any politician to take them for granted. Debunking his claim,a spokesman of Governor Okorocha, Sam Onwuemeodo said “Ihedioha cannot criticise Owelle Okorocha; this (Ihedioha) is a man who was in the House of Representatives for many years with…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has sent a bill to the State House of Assembly to amend the state’s Pension Scheme of 2010. A letter on the bill amendment, signed by the governor, was sent to the Assembly on Monday. The letter read in part: “Mr Speaker, find attached 30 copies of the bill for your consideration and passage. “The bill, if amended, will enable the state to commence the contributory pension scheme to put an end to pension related issues in the state.” The Speaker, Justin Okonoboh, referred the bill to the House Committee on Rules and Business. Meanwhile,…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has disowned Mr Chucks Nwoga, who has been parading himself as the party’s National Youth Leader. Mr Ifeatu Obiokoye, APGA National Publicity Secretary, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday that Nwoga was expelled from the party in December 2016. According to him, Nwoga who hails from Enugu State had been making publications on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media as APGA national youth leader. “Let it be known that the APGA National Executive Committee (NEC) in its meeting held at Awka on December 21, 2016, expelled the said Chuks Nwoga and…
Nigerian stars Timi Dakolo and Bovi decided to take a picture together as Niger Delta’s most wanted. The duo can be seen sitting on a counter smiling for the camera. “Two of niger-delta’s most wanted and the same place at the same time . They say we look alike so…. well… all I can say is my daddy was a playa,” Bovi captioned the shot.