The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday refuted the purported deployment of 47 career ambassadors-designate to various countries. Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, in a statement in Abuja, disowned a purported deployment list of the ambassadors in circulation. He described the list as totally unauthorised as it did not emanate from government, adding that the publication did not attribute the story to any source in government. According to him, the deployment of ambassadors-designate will be released only when agreements (consent) have been sought and obtained from prospective countries. “Members of the diplomatic community and the general public…
Author: David Folami
The 21 rescued Chibok schoolgirls are to enjoy Christmas and New Year festivities with their parents, Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President has disclosed. Shehu, who stated this on his Facebook page, said already the Department of State Security (DSS) had taken the liberated girls to their respective families. He also dismissed social media reports that more Chibok schoolgirls had been rescued from their captors saying that the girls sighted in Yola were the ones rescued in October. Shehu, however, revealed that negotiation was ongoing by the DSS to secure the release…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has spoken on challenges confronting the present administration as well as plans to develop small businesses. He assured them of government’s commitment and determination to support the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the country as efforts were ongoing to fix the challenges in the system. The Vice President said: “We are progressing but it is slow and the reason it is slow is because there have been a lot of damages in the past. “For instance look at what is happening in the Niger Delta; that is where we get most of the…
Again, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has released 22 things that would happen in Nigeria in 2017. According to him, the ‘prophecies’ were inspired by the Holy Spirit. In a statement on Friday, December 23, 2016, Governor Fayose noted that about 90 percent of his 2016 predictions came to pass. “Fellow Nigerians, remember I predicted 20 things that will be experienced this year 2016. Almost 90 percent of what the Holy Spirit led me to predict came to pass,” Fayose said. “The Holy Spirit has once again led me to tell Nigerians what may happen in 2017. We therefore…
The Presidency has denied reports that more Chibok girls have been released by terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Earlier media reports had it that 21 more girls had been released by the sect on Thursday, December 22, and taken to the Yola International Airport in Adamawa State. However, presidential spokesman Garba Shehu explained that the girls seen at the airport were the same ones who were freed by Boko Haram in October. “To my friends spreading the news of a further release of Chibok Girls, we are not there yet. The negotiations are ongoing and the Department of State Service, DSS…
An unknown young lady, Peace, claims popular Nigerian rapper, Skales, is the father of her baby boy. The young mother in a private chat with blogger, Zetbra Daily, said she met Skales two years ago at a party, where they hooked up. According to her, she tried to reach out to the singer through numerous means, but the rapper paid no attention to her and his baby boy. We have reached out to Skales, so far no word back. Recall that Skales has ended his affair with girlfriend, Sasay and is now dating an Ethiopian babe known as Leyla Konjo.…
Celebrity couple, Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin continue to fuel rumours they have both gone their separate ways. The duo were spotted at the just concluded Headies awards at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos seperately. Ubi was seen arriving with pals AY Makun and Kcee few minutes before the event started while Lilian Esoro came in later in a dazzling evening dress. Unlike celebrity couple Gbenro and Osas Ajibade who presented an award at the Headies together, Lilian and Ubi had to do theirs seprately. One could tell Ubi wasn’t really happy after his estranged wife left the stage.…
The 2016 Headies is finally over! But what will forever be ingrained in the hearts of the audience was when Baba Nla crooner snubbed Eva Alordiah’s fiancé, Caesar. Wizkid walked into the venue almost at the last hour sending the crowd into a frenzy! While walking past the crowd he reached out to hug someone, Caesar thinking it was him, stretched his arms only for Wizkid to ditch him and hug Eva. Of course the singer doesn’t know Cool TV presenter Caesar and might have been reaching out for Eva.. Recall that Caesar is the same guy who proposed to…
The 2016 Headies was going well without too much drama until comedian Bovi hit the stage to present an award. The jester while announcing the names of nominees threw a subtle shade at media personality daddy Freeze. The new dad first started with calling out the number of beefs the entertainment industry witnessed this year. According to him, Wizkid and Linda Ikeji be put in far away from each other in the hall, same thing for Olamide and Don Jazzy and Shina Peller with Oritsefemi but Freeze would not get an invite but Basketmouth would be allowed in. “Freeze dem…
Demilade Martins Alejo, popularly known as YCEE is the cover of maiden edition of Vibe.ng Magazine. In the Interview tagged “The Rise And Rise Of YCEE”, the Jagaban crooner reveals the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to become the musician he is today. From going to cyber cafes to download beats for recording his freestyles, to signing a record deal with Sony Music West Africa. The down-to-earth Omo Alhaji, reveals juicy details about his personal life, celebrity crush, relationship, and what his girlfriend should expect from him. Speaking to Vibe.ng, YCEE talks about his first EP, which…
Popular actress, Funke Akindele and sweetheart, JJC Skillz were present at the just concluded Headies awards. The event which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, saw the couple step in hand in hand. Looking so perfect together, the duo barely left each other for a second making everyone around jealous. The lovebirds who whisked themselves away for a private wedding back in August, were obviously smitten with each other and could barely let go. On August 30, 2016, the couple released a press statement explaining why Funke Akindele opted for a private ceremony with her new husband…
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has said he is looking forward to the Boxing Day home game against Sunderland — even though he would rather have “a little rest” over the Christmas period. Rojo told United’s official website he was aware of the tradition of festive football matches in Britain and was anticipating a “special” atmosphere. The Argentine was at the centre of controversy in United’s last two games when he was fortunate not to be sent off for strong challenges on Everton’s Idrissa Gueye and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace, but was backed by manager Jose Mourinho. Looking ahead…
John Obi Mikel’s agent has confirmed that the Nigeria international is “very likely” to leave Chelsea in January after spending the first half of the season on the sidelines. Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has not selected Mikel in a single match day squad this season, and back in September the 29-year-old said that he will talk to interested clubs in January, when he enters the final six months of his current contract. Mikel is not expected to be offered an extension by Chelsea, and the player’s agent, John Shittu, says the odds are against his client completing the season…
As we approach the turn of the year, it’s time to take a look at how Liverpool have fared so far in 2016-17. Is this the year the Reds finally end their long wait for a league title? Here’s how the season has gone so far. Second in the table at Christmas is the most obvious positive, but how Liverpool got there also provides great encouragement for supporters. The Reds have dominated almost every game they’ve played this season — even the two they’ve lost — and they’re the Premier League’s top scorers as well as the most entertaining side…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reckons Jose Mourinho has finally found the position that best suits star midfielder Paul Pogba. Pogba, a United youth product, moved back to Old Trafford for a world record fee this summer, but had struggled for form early as the Portuguese manager assessed how to get the most of the former Juventus man. However, United have gone unbeaten over their past 10 matches — with Pogba beginning to deliver on his prodigious price tag — and Ferdinand feels Mourinho’s decision to field the Frenchman ahead of holding midfielders Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera has…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Sky Sports it will be “very difficult” to catch Chelsea this season as they are unlikely to drop many points due to their defensive tactics. Mourinho once had a reputation for playing defensive football but he has instilled a more positive, attacking style into United this season. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been efficiently churning out clean sheets in recent months — including three 1-0 wins in a row in the Premier League from their last three games — and are first in the table, 13 points clear of United. When asked if sixth-placed United…
Oscar will complete his move from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG in January, the Premier League leaders have announced. The deal will see Oscar, 25, massively increase his £90,000-a-week wages at Stamford Bridge and become the Blues’ record sale at £60 million, according to our sources, eclipsing the £50m fee received from Paris Saint-Germain for David Luiz in the summer of 2014. The fee will be the fourth-largest ever paid to a Premier League club. The current world record is the £85m Real Madrid paid to Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in 2013, exceeding the £80m Manchester United charged the Spanish…
Timi Dakolo has just shared his family’s Christmas picture on Instagram. The singer is known for sharing pictures of himself and his family which he fondly calls his ‘yard people’. This time, the Dakolos are in a festive mood for the upcoming celebrations as they smile for this fun snap he posted today, December 22, 2016. Posing in the picture are Timi his wife Busola and their three children Alex, Zoe and Hallel; all dressed in white with beautiful smiles. He captioned the post: “Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous ne year… We the yard…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Alexander Mwolwus, says that his party members defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will regret their actions later. The PDP stalwart spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Pankshin on Wednesday while reacting to the defection of Sen. Joshua Dariye to the APC. NAN reports that Dariye, a one-time governor of the state, alongside the Deputy Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Yusuf Gakdi, and many others defected to the APC at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos on Wednesday. The APC…
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he was frustrated not to have scored more than once in the impressive 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Thiago and Xabi Alonso struck in Munich on Wednesday before Lewandowski slotted home a penalty to round off what Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti described as a “perfect” first-half performance from his side. Leipzig had been reduced to 10 men after 30 minutes and Lewandowski felt he should have scored again after the break as Bayern moved three points clear of their visitors at the top of the Bundesliga. “I’m a little annoyed because I…