Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has warned against military action in the Gambia following that country’s presidential election, saying such action could threaten the security of the entire sub-region. The warning is in a statement issued by the Senate deputy president’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uche Anichukwu on Tuesday in Abuja. Ekweremadu said such action could plunge the country into bloodletting and threaten the peace of the sub-region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh lost to Mr Adama Barrow in the Dec. 1, 2016 presidential election but insisted that he…
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Veteran Yoruba actress Toyin Majekodunmi, died today, Monday January 2, 2017. Her death was announced by Bimbo Success on Instagram earlier today. The cause of death of the actress, popularly known as Iya Kike is unknown. Majekodunmi was married to actor, Solomon Majekodunmi popularly known as ‘Baba Kekere’ for 37 years.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi state chapter, yesterday took a swipe at the 2017 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the budget lacked the potential to help Nigerians become self-reliant. According to Today, while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, the state’s party chairman, Chief Onyekachi Nwebonyi, further noted that the 2017 budget is hopeless; stressing that 50 percent provision for debt services indicates that there is little or no attention to human capital development and infrastructural projects. “When the President was making his budget presentation at the National Assembly, his ministers were busy…
Governor Ayodele Fayose was recently spotted with Federal lawmaker representing Ogun East I in the House of Representative, Ladi Adebutu. The top members of the Peoples Democratic Party in South West were spotted together on December 30, 2016 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to sources, Adebutu was first spotted at the pool side of the hospitality outfit earlier in the evening before he was joined by Gov Fayose and his entourage later in the evening. Appearing simple, the two had several minutes to discuss and sources maintained the secret meeting is not unconnected with…
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have said that they will reduce the influence of National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the region. They also warned Tinubu not to impose James Faleke as a replacement for late Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi. The Kogi West APC leaders made the comments via a statement released by Alhaji Suleiman Ejibunu and Chief Richard Asaje. The statement reads: “Faleke and his godfather, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu do not deserve any ministerial slot in Kogi State. Such a move may lead to the exit of every prominent, loyal…
A video which was released on Christmas day shows 19-year-old Kylie Jenner and 27-year-old Tyga at their most daring yet. A topless Kylie, standing in what looks to be an apartment, lights a cigarette to open the show, as sexy music by Niia fills the background. The reality star is then seen in the shower, wearing nothing but a wet T-shirt that emphasizes her admirable curves. She is later joined by her man who goes ahead to caress her entire body, leaving viewers shocked as they both end up stark naked as the short movie comes to an end. ‘It…
After days of trending on Twitter due to Nigerians’ disapproval of her lyrics, it is safe to say that Nigerians expect much more from Yemi Alade. In a recent survey conducted on Instagram and Twitter, 80% of the respondents picked Tiwa Savage over Yemi Alade attributing their choice to their disapproval of Yemi Alade’s lyrics. Do you agree with them?
If there’s one thing the world is familiar with at the beginning of every new year, it’s definitely New Year resolutions. There’s usually a thing or two we would like to change or work on to make the year a great one. This is why Accelerate TV went out to interview a couple of Nigerian celebrities such as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Ajebutter 22, Niniola, Emma Nyra, Stephanie Coker, Aramide, Omalicha, N6, DJ Obi, Lami Phillips and many more to find out what their ‘New Year, New Me’ goals are. While some wanted to cut down on food and general expenditure, some…
Antonio Conte believes rival managers are complaining about Chelsea’s greater rest time during the festive schedule simply because they are frustrated by the blistering run of form that has taken the Blues clear at the top of the Premier League. Chelsea took maximum points from their six December fixtures to extend their winning streak in the Premier League to a record-equalling 13 matches. But the fact that they have often been given more time to recover than the teams in the chasing pack has sparked anger from some. Liverpool drew 2-2 with Sunderland on Monday, only 48 hours after beating…
Arsene Wenger blamed the Premier League scheduling for Arsenal’s poor start but admitted he must “shut up and cope with it” after they rallied from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Wenger said Bournemouth’s extra day of rest since the previous fixture was “too big a handicap” for his team, who looked to be heading for defeat until they struck three times in the last 20 minutes. The Cherries were 2-0 up after 21 minutes as Charlie Daniels scored and Callum Wilson converted a penalty, with Ryan Fraser making it 3-0 shortly before the hour. But…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has been in eye-catching form of late, scoring doubles in successive away wins — and Real Madrid are watching more closely than most, according to the Mirror. It says the La Liga leaders “are considering a stunning summer swoop” for England international Alli, who could follow in the footsteps of former Spurs stars Luka Modric and Gareth Bale by moving to the Bernabeu. Although Real are serving a one-window transfer ban, they would be able to make a move at the end of the season and would have to pay around £50 million for Alli,…
There are unconfirmed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had met with ex-governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole over a possible appointment in his cabinet. Daily Trust reported that Oshiomhole visited the President, where they both met behind closed-doors inside the President’s Office at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Speculations that the President met with the two term ex-Governor over a possible appointment is coming following his speech when he visited Edo State in November 2016. Buhari had reportedly said: “It will be a pity to waste his energy by him retiring. I hope…
Nigerians have advised president Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sack Babachir Lawal, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation over alleged mismanagement of funds allocated to the Presidential Initiative on North East (PINE).] Lawal, the SGF allegedly received N200m bribe from Josmon Technologies Ltd, a company he gave contract to clear grass in Yobe state. The Nigerian Senate had also called for Lawal’s resignation or sack after the Upper Chamber accused him of failing to account for N2.5 billion PINE fund. Although President Buhari was reported to have removed Mr Lawal from the presidential committee on the reconstitution of federal…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday said Nigeria would deploy 800 soldiers to the United Nations Mission (UNAMID) in Dafur. Buratai made the disclosure at the Nigerian Army Peace Keeping Centre during the graduation of 755 soldiers and 45 officers that participated in the pre-deployment training in Jaji, Kaduna State. The army chief, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade, said Nigeria would continue to deploy quality peacekeepers as part of its contribution to global peace and security. He tasked the personnel to discharge their duties in consonance with…
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) on Tuesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in 2015 saved Nigeria from going into extinction. The Chairman of NGF and Borno Gov. Kashim Shettima said this when he led a delegation on a courtesy call on Sen. George Akume; Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse, and Gov. Samuel Ortom in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other governors on the delegation were Mohammed Abubakar and Abdullahi Gunduje of of Bauchi and Kano states, respectively. Shettima described the outcome of the 2015 general election as the watershed in the…
The Federal Government has concluded plans to overhaul about 50 bridges across the country at a total of N270 billion. This was made known by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 in Lagos while inspecting the Rehabilitation of Lagos Ring Road Bridge abutment and approach to the Third Mainland Bridge project in Lagos. In his words: “Many of the bridges we built in the country over the last four, five decades have not been under any form of maintenance. We now have a three-year plan affecting over 50 bridges across the country…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has requested for the names of the beneficiaries of the N5000 stipend the President Muhammad buhari administration has reportedly started giving poor Nigeria. The vocal governor reportedly challenged President Buhari to publish the names of the beneficiaries if truly the FG had distributed such funds since December 30, 2016. Fayose, who claimed to have already started paying the poor residents of Ekiti the sum of N1000, said only All Progressive Congress-led states will publicly agree to the claims by he FG. The governor went further to say no one in Ekiti has been a beneficiary…
Julius Agwu who has been off social media for 18 weeks, stirring speculation of a relapse in his health, has been spotted over the holidays. Julius is back on his feet and was on Sunday, January 1, 2017, pictured with his wife at a church in Houston, Texas. Recall that the ace comedian shared a photo of his feet via his Instagram page on Friday, November 18, 2016, deleting it shortly after. His fans who have been worried that the comedian might be struggling with his health, have begun speculating that the photo was shared from his hospital bed. Whatever…
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry celebrated her 39th birthday on Sunday, January 1, 2017, and she received a unique message from former colleague, Victoria Inyama. Although the actress got an outpouring of love from her fans, friends and industry colleagues one particular message stood out. Victoria Inyama posted an adorable throwback photo to wish her longtime friend all the best. She wrote, “Won’t even bother with filter From d 1st day we met in Unilag Your smile was sweet and innocent You were and still is very active (gragracious) Your humour is bae We grew as friends together. We laughed & shared our…
Adaeze Yobo is one happy wife! The expectant mum is full of praises of her husband, former Super Eagles star, Joseph Yobo. According to her, he popped the question three months after they met. She took to Instagram on January 1, 2017, celebrating their anniversary writing, “Popped the question 3months after we met and I’ve been all in ya bizness ever since 7years!!! 3 cities, 6 diff addresses, 1 poke nosing 6 year old that can tell when we are fighting even when we pretend in his face , 1 little rascal + 1 more on the way and you…