The Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has promised to stand by the policemen who were dismissed by the police force. According to the force authorities, the security agents attached to the Governor misused their weapons during the December 10, 2016 rerun elections. Wike said the Rivers state government will pursue the case of the affected policemen through legal means. He said this while welcoming the former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Former Ahoada East Local Government Chairman, Cassidy Ikegbidi, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Vanguard, Wike said “They gave me policemen for my protection,…
Author: David Folami
President Buhari was part of the dignitaries that graced the inauguration ceremony of President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana. The ceremony took at the Black Star Square, Ghana on Saturday, January 7, 2017,amidst fun fare and jubilations. The 72-year-old former human rights lawyer took the oath of office at a ceremony in front of more than 6,000 guests and a roaring crowd. The Ghanaian President also promised to stamp out government corruption and kickstart the private sector. The new president underlined his campaign promise to support entrepreneurs and attract investors to the country, which has suffered from lacklustre growth in recent…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says there is no single drop of Kerosene in any of the private depots and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Lagos. Mr Rotimi Benjamin, the National Chairman, Surface Tank Kerosene Peddlers (SUTAKEP) Branch of NUPENG, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NAN reports that Kerosene was last brought to the depot on Dec. 27. Benjamin, who is also the Vice-Chairman of NUPENG, Lagos Zonal Council, said that scarcity of Kerosene had made its price to go up, thus making it unaffordable for…
The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has warned against the re-opening of the party’s secretariat. This is coming after staff working at the PDP secretariat held a rally calling for the re-opening of the secretariat in Abuja. Sheriff also said the re-opening of the PDP secretariat will cause another crisis in the party. The former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) ordered the closure of the secretariat following a clash between factions of the party. The Ahmed Makarfi led faction earlier called on the police authorities to re-open the secretariat so they can do their work.…
The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front (NDPDF), General Playboy has said that the problem of the militants in the Niger Delta is beyond amnesty allowances for ex-militants. According to Punch, the militant leader said the struggle will not stop even if the Federal Government pays the backlog of salaries owed the former war lords. He also called on the government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, adding that there is no Niger Delta without Biafra. General Playboy said “The problem of Niger Delta is not about paying stipends or allowances…
There are insinuations that the Lagos Governor, Akinwumi Ambode will sack some non-performing commissioners in the coming days. According to Punch, Ambode is not happy with the overall performance of the lagging commissioners. Reports also say some of the affected government officials have tendered their resignation before the announcement of their sack. Ambode had earlier axed the following commissioners: Folorunsho Folarin-Coker (Tourism), Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi (Finance) and Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola (Transport). The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde has however debunked the reports of a cabinet shake-up. Ayorinde said “If anyone resigns, only the person and the governor can…
A new movie by Femi Adisa, ‘King Invincible’, was premiered in Lagos on January 4, 2017. Actress Kate Henshaw and Shafy Bello joined cast members Tope Tedela, Gabriel Afolayan, and Omowunmi Dada at Lekki IMAX Cinema where the screening happened. Director and producer of the movie, Femi Adisa narrated at the event that bad weather and deadly reptiles threatened the shooting of the seemingly impossible project. King Invincible tells the story of a Yoruba king named Taari, who is changing quickly into a wolf because of a curse placed on him. The movie features Gabriel Afolayan, Tope Tedela, Omowunmi Dada,…
Oritsefemi kicked off 2017 with the celebration of his 32nd birthday party on Thursday, December 5. The musician’s fans, friends and associates attended the gig, which took place at his apartment in Lekki Phase 1. Notable faces spotted include, singer Joel, actress Yinka Adewale, his manager Danku, Klever Jay, and ‘Elegushi Spender’ singer, Olalakeside.
Singer Chris Brown has been banned fro life from a Life Time fitness centre after he lost it a New York City location. Chris and his crew were on the basketball courts playing loud music, cussing and hurling insults and when they were asked to leave by a manager refused. A representative of the company told TMZ the Chris and his group have been banned permanently from the company’s more than 100 locations. The rep said Chris’ actions and behaviour towards their staff was unacceptable and they wouldn’t be standing for it. Chris Brown and his crew would need somewhere…
Comedian, Omo Baba, is settling down in full throttle having recently married his wife, Omotoyosi, at a private wedding in Ibadan, Oyo State held on December 27, 2016. In view of his new status, the comic has decided to adjust his personality which involves doing away with unneeded company and cutting down on shows he performs at. As far as he is concerned, his family takes centre stage in any of his affairs. He noted this in an interview with Punch News, while also revealing that he did not marry his wife because of her beauty. “This year, as a…
Daddy Showkey managed to retain some of his humor while narrating a moment when he was beaten by some security guards who accused him of stealing a German Shepherd breed of dog. The singer explained in an interview with Punch News that he was attending a job interview at a security company recommended by his cousin at the time. Upon getting to the venue, the officials accused him of stealing the animal after checking his application and discovered that he was from Ajegunle, an area prominent for its notoriety. His shabby treatment in the hands of the company’s staff was…
Show host, Teju Babyface, has given a clear picture concerning why he quitted his career as a stand-up comedian. In an interview with Punch News, the never aging former actor puts his loss in interest in being a comic to something close to a lack of direction. This is why he has been a perching bird who has tried his wits on many ventures in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “The truth is that I have never known what I wanted to do with my life. But, there was a time when comedy was all that I wanted to do. “That…
Jurgen Klopp has said that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is closing in on a return from injury and could be fit for next weekend’s encounter with Manchester United. The midfielder picked up a heel injury during the New Year’s Eve victory over Manchester City and sat out the trip to Sunderland less than 44 hours later. Klopp confirmed that Henderson will not feature in Sunday’s FA Cup tie with League Two side Plymouth Argyle and added that he may not “risk” the England international for Wednesday’s League Cup semifinal first leg at Southampton. “Actually, it is good news if you…
Real Madrid equalled Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions with a comfortable 5-0 La Liga victory over Granada at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos had ended Barcelona’s record-breaking run last season with a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou and have not been beaten since going down 2-0 to Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal last April. Isco hit a brace, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro also on the scoresheet against struggling Granada as Madrid moved six points clear at the top of the table. Isco opened the scoring with a…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was happy to match the all-time Spanish club record for unbeaten consecutive games in Saturday lunchtime’s 5-0 win over Granada, but that there was still work to do. First half goals from Isco (two), Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo had Madrid in total control by half-time, with Casemiro adding to the scoreline after the break in a dominant performance. The result sees Madrid remain in control of the La Liga title race, while they are now 39 games unbeaten in all competitions — matching the mark set last season by Barcelona and ended…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said that Wayne Rooney’s “best day will arrive” and it is “just a question of when,” after the forward equalled the club’s all-time goal scoring record. Rooney moved level with Sir Bobby Charlton by scoring his 249th goal for the club in the 4-0 victory over Reading in the FA Cup third round match at Old Trafford on Saturday. The United captain scored with his knee in the seventh minute to give his dominant side a 1-0 lead and they went on to outclass their Championship opponents. Speaking about Rooney at his postmatch news conference,…
Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting lineup, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale. The striker has spent most of the season so far on the bench, but since putting a late winner past West Brom on Boxing Day he has hit a stunner against Crystal Palace and a vital equaliser at Bournemouth. Manager Wenger is…
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he can understand Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s recent comments about retiring from management, but he can’t imagine his own life without football. A visibly agitated Guardiola sparked bemusement in media engagements at the end of City’s 2-0 win over Burnley by claiming that he is getting close to the end of his coaching career, despite being in charge at the Etihad Stadium for only six months. Conte, who has enjoyed far more serene progress at Chelsea than City under Guardiola since September, says the pressures of top-level management mean it is only natural…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged personnel of the Nigerian Army to remain vigilant in spite of the defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East. Buratai spoke on Friday when he led officers and men on a new year 10km route match exercise in Abuja. “You all know the effort we are making in the North East and indeed in all parts of the country. “Let me use this opportunity to congratulate you for performing excellently well in the year, 2016. “We have taken initiative and we will continue to maintain this initiative…
Om Puri, the acclaimed Indian actor who appeared in hit films including “Gandhi”, “City of Joy” and “East is East”, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. The award-winning character actor, whose career ranged from arthouse Indian films to Hollywood epics, died of a heart attack at his home in Mumbai, a family member told the Press Trust of India. He was 66. “It’s really a great loss,” the veteran scriptwriter Javed Akhtar told PTI. “Wonderful person, great actor and with such impressive body of work, right from Satyajit Ray to any commercial Hindi film to films in US and…