Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that some Nigerians would complain even if the country was being ruled by an angel. Adesina made the comment in reaction to the proposed anti-Buhari protest scheduled to hold on Monday, February 6. “In a democracy, protests are legitimate, also the security agencies have the right to ensure that they does not degenerate,” Adesina said during a radio interview on BCOS “AM 120” in Oyo state. “The president is not home now, in Nigeria today you have a large number of people who seem not to…
Author: David Folami
The Presidency has said that it will not prevent Nigerians from embarking on peaceful protests. The comment was made by Special Adviser to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. “This administration will not prevent Nigerians from expressing themselves in peaceful protests, it’s a fundamental right of the people,” Akande said via Twitter on Friday, February 3. “No government has ever laid out the kind of Social Investment Programme the Buhari govt is now running across the nation that will touch millions,” he added. Akande was reacting to the planned nationwide protest against the Buhari administration which…
In appreciation of the roles of the youth in national development, the Bayelsa Government has promised to employ thousands of youths in 2017. Mr Felix Ayah, Special Adviser to the Gov. Seriake Dickson on Oil and Gas, gave the assurance on Friday in an interview with journalists in his office in Yenagoa. He said that the government would also empower some youths to be self-reliant. The adviser said that the government placed high premium on the youth and would do its possible best to ensure their wellbeing. On job applications submitted to his office, Ayah said that invitation for further…
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the country is under siege of disinformation and fake news that can bring the country on her knees if not checked. The minister stated this on Friday in Abuja when he paid a working visit to the headquarters of DAAR Communication Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM. Mohammed said that the dangerous trend of disinformation and fake news championed by social media and which the traditional media are “unfortunately feeding on, could tear the fabric of society, if not checked. “There was a time when the spoken…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria. The meeting, which took place at Aguda House, the official residence of the acting president, was attended by all members of the group. The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the setting up of the task force as part of efforts to enhance affordable food prices across country. The Task Force is to urgently consider measures that would ensure a steady flow of produce to the market and reverse recent price increases. It is…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out against rumours of President Muhammadu Buhari’s supposed death. Obasanjo also said that he himself had been rumoured dead twelve times. The former president made the comments via a statement released by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi on Friday, February 3. The statement reads in part: “If you don’t like him, wait for another election, not going about to say he is dead. No matter his health situation, we should pray for him to recover quick and come back more stronger and better. For anyone wishing him dead, such person or group of persons…
2face Idibia has released the venue, time and dress code for his protest on February 6, 2017. The star defying the orders of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni will be leading a nationwide protest against the Federal Government. The ‘Officially blind’ singer took to Instagram today, February 3, 2017, announcing a date and time for his highly controversial nationwide protest. Powered by the 2face Idibia foundation, Lagos state protesters will take off from the National Stadium, Surulere at 8:00am while protesters at Abuja will convene at the Unity Fountain at 9:00am. The singer in a live Facebook video…
Julius Agwu is back! The comedian who has been off social media for over 20 weeks is back after that scary death hoax. He shared a video of himself thanking fans on Instagram today, February 3, 2017. Meanwhile, on Sunday, January 1, 2017, Julius was pictured with his wife at a church in Houston, Texas. Recall that the ace comedian also shared a photo of his feet via his Instagram page on Friday, November 18, 2016, deleting it shortly after. Agwu underwent a successful brain surgery to remove lumps found in his brain last year which is exactly what has…
Comedian Bovi Ugboma said he would not be joining the protest. Bovi took to Instagram on February 1, 2017, saying “Boycott” is too strong a word to describe my not attending. I won’t be there. Simple. It doesn’t define whether I support it or not. I am not joining the protest, and stop saying ‘we’ and ‘us.’ You don’t belong…..my life is not governed by your opinions of me.”
Nollywood actress and wife of 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia says she stands with him in the upcoming protest. The act shared the photo below saying they will march in peace. “I connect to the LOVE in your conscience.. the power in your words are so inspirational…your lifestyle na spirituality..one way or the other you have influenced my life and others. You are a SPECIAL Blessing. God sees your heart. And “WE” do too. #Godblessualways #Godblessnigeria #OnevoiceNigeria #iStandwith2baba #feb6 #weWillMarchPeacefully,” she wrote. 2face on the other hand has defied the orders of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni and will…
Fela’s eldest son, Femi Kuti has revealed he’s not in support of 2face Idibia’s nationwide protest planned for Monday, February 6, 2017. Femi while performing at the Afrika Shrine last night, February 2, 2017, was reportedly overheard saying 2face had come to him to request the use of the Afrika Shrine on Sunday, February 5, 2017, while they prepare for the widely reported protest march. Reports have it he said, “I hear say they want to do protest here, they even choose the day Sunday, Sunday is my day. So I was thinking, 2face say some people come meet am…
Afrobeat musician Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has denied claims of him being against 2Face Idibia’s proposed nationwide protest. The eldest son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti took to Twitter today, February 3, 2017 to clear the air on the statements he made earlier in an interview with a popular online publication. “Contrary to reports I DID NOT blast 2face. I saw a report pic below saying protest was kicking off @ d Shrine I said I was NOT INFORMED,” he wrote on the micro-blogging site. “B4 protest date was changed it was meant 2kick off d Shrine I said I was weary as y…
Arsene Wenger has promised that Arsenal won’t have another slow start against Chelsea, and said his players have been “frustrated and angry” after the demoralising loss to Watford. Wenger publicly questioned questioned his players mentality after the Watford game, when the Gunners were 2-0 down after just 13 minutes and let the visitors boss them around in the first half at the Emirates. But the Frenchman ruled out a similar scenario at Stamford Bridge against the Premier League leaders. “I think naturally we will be more on alert than we were against Watford,” Wenger told a news conference on Friday.…
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-earning athlete for the first time, becoming only the second individual from a team sport to lead the Forbes rankings since they began in 1990. Ronaldo, who turns 32 on Sunday, climbed to the top of the list by earning $88 million in 2016, ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in second place with $81m and NBA star LeBron James in third with $77m. Introducing the research, Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes said that Portugal captain Ronaldo had overtaken boxer Floyd Mayweather and golfer Tiger Woods to become the first footballer ever…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that the club will not chase “impossible deals” in the summer. Sources close to the club have said that Mourinho wants to add two forwards to his squad in the summer — with Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann the club’s No. 1 target. Although Mourinho has admitted that United are not scoring the goals that their play merits — and the club spent £89 million on a player, Paul Pogba, last summer — he is warning that they will be realistic in the market during the next window. Speaking at his news conference…
Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would never be whistled by his own team fans were he playing in the Premier League. Ronaldo has been barracked by supporters at home at the Bernabeu on and off over recent years, despite establishing himself as Madrid’s all-time leading scorer and helping the team win two Champions League trophies in the last three seasons. There were more whistles and boos after the Portugal captain had misplaced some passes early in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad, with video appearing to show him respond…
Neymar’s ability in the air is the only aspect of the Barcelona star’s game that is not superior to that of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s, says Brazil legend Pele. Pele, whose father Dondinho once scored five headed goals in a professional game in Brazil, is considered one of the greatest headers of the ball in the game’s history, and has always exhibited a particular focus on the skill when analysing other greats of the game. Neymar, known for his silky dribbling and eye for goal, is not much of an aerial threat. And the three-time World Cup winner told ESPN…
Pep Guardiola says the biggest clubs in Europe have a choice of strikers, which is why he needs both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. Aguero, who has 18 goals from 25 appearances for City this season, was a substitute for the 4-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday night. But Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City’s clash with Swansea that Aguero’s time from City is far from over and insists he remains a big part of his plans. “There is no doubt about the quality of Sergio,” the former Barcelona manager said. “I can say how happy…
Nickelodeon has announced the nominees for the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, the only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed. Celebrating kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music and pop culture, this year’s all-star list of nominations include Yemi Alade, Funke Akindele Bello, Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong’O, Pearl Thusi and Wayde van Niekerk – all nominated in the “Favourite African Star” category. Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards takes place on Saturday 11 March at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles…
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he will forever remain grateful to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal. Fabregas made over 300 appearances for Arsenal after joining the Gunners as a youngster from Barcelona Team B. At the age of 21, the midfielder was given the armband by Wenger as he grew to become one of the best players in the world. After a brief spell back at Barcelona, Fabregas joined Arsenal rivals, Chelsea where he won a Premier League and League Cup title in 2015. Ahead of Chelsea’s home Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday, February 4, the Spain…