The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it sealed over 200 bakeries between January and December, 2016 in Kwara over unhealthy production. The Coordinator of NAFDAC in Kwara, Mrs Roseline Ajayi disclosed this during in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in llorin on Wednesday. Ajayi said that the over 200 bakeries sealed in 2016 across the 16 local government areas of the state were producing bread in unhealthy environment “which constitutes health hazard to the residents of the state.’’ According to the coordinator, some other offences by the sealed bakeries are selling…
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Former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has said that Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, might be removed from his position. Ndume made the comment on Wednesday, January 11, after his removal on Tuesday, January 10. The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus of the Senate removed Ndume and appointed Senator Ahmed Lawan in his place. “If today, just like that, without telling somebody and he goes out (is removed) … If it is Ndume today and he goes out, it may be, God forbid, Ekweremadu tomorrow,” he said. Ndume had earlier expressed shock at his removal which he said was…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has warned that petrol might soon be scarce in the country. The warning was given on Tuesday, January 10, by IPMAN Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Dankigari. Dakingari said that a scarcity was imminent because the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was no longer loading petrol. “If care is not taken there will be fuel (petrol) scarcity because private depots have started increasing their rates; they are selling the product at a higher rate now in Calabar,” he told The Nation. “Secondly, the cost of diesel is increasing. It is between N250 to…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo isn’t comfortable with the way some Nigerians roll out the drums for persons whose sources of income can’t be explained. President Muhammadu Buhari rode to power on the back of a promise to crack down on official graft and endemic corruption. On Tuesday, his Vice President urged anti-corruption agencies in the country to step up their engagement with the Nigerian public, especially because there are still persons who think that when a politician who is their “kinfolk steals, it is permissible”. Osinbajo made the observation while meeting with a delegation of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against…
The Code of Conduct Tribunal has adjourned the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki to Jan. 17, to enable the prosecution to present more witnesses. Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, adjourned the matter following request for more time by the prosecution counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs. Umar said the tribunal was doing all it can to work by the provisions of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), on the matter. “We are bound by the ACJA; we are trying to be lenient with all the parties. This matter is hereby adjourned to Jan. 17 for continuation of hearing,” Jacobs…
The Federal Government on Wednesday says she will no longer recognise Taiwan as a country but rather pledged support for One China. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this while answering questions from newsmen after a joint news conference with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Onyeama said Nigeria had withdrawn all diplomatic relations with Taiwan as a country, adding that Taiwanese office in Abuja would be shut down and be relocated to Lagos. According to him, Nigeria has communicated Taiwan and they are moving to Lagos as soon as possible. “Taiwan will stop enjoying…
Seems like 2017 is the year of flaunting everything! Relationships, cars…. including money. Obviously, there’s no recession in the entertainment industry. ‘Stand by you’ star, Kcee took to Instagram today, January 10, 2017, to show off wads of dollars stuffed into a bag. “Shut up! I’m still making the money in bags. Keep talking while I keep balling,” he wrote in a post since taken down, slamming unnamed critics. This comes six days after he showed off bundles of dollars on Snapchat. He took to Snapchat on January 4, 20117, to show off bundles of dollars and his new Louboutin…
Nollywood actress Ini Edo was recently in Dubai where she enjoyed a new year vacation. The globe-trotter was seen in various spots in the beautiful city. She also shared photos and videos of herself cruising in a Rolls Royce. And now, she’s back! But this time she touched down in a chopper! The movie star arrived an undisclosed location in a helicopter balling out of it like the star that she is.
Uche Jombo has shared a darling picture of herself with her husband Kenney Rodriguez. The “Wives On Strike” actress took to Instagram to celebrate her husband’s birthday, today, January 10, 2017. She caption the picture:; “My Capricorn king”. Rodriguez and Jombo got married in a private ceremony 2012. They welcomed their first child together in May 2015. The Nollywood star began her acting career in 1999 when she appeared in the movie ‘Visa To Hell’. Since her debut she has appeared in over 60 movies
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi says last year was full of challenging times. He took to Instagram on January 11, 2017, recounting how a fan mistakenly cut him with a glass cup. According to him, “The Year 2016 was so much and more.. Let me start with the month of November 2016 which was one of the most challenging times of my life. My mind was open to so many things, I had more insight about my self, my Industry, life and the people in it. I learned a lot. On the 7th of November 2016 I had an accident. On…
Two months after the jaw breaking scandal stirred up by the arrest of Seun Egbegbe for the theft of nine iPhones, the filmmaker has been spotted. This time the Ebony Films boss was seen at a party after reportedly fleeing Nigeria for Malaysia. Daily Post reports that Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-lover jetted out to Malaysia and has been unreachable following fresh allegations of an alleged $3000 fraud revealed by a MultiChoice dealer in Ibadan. According to the reports, the Ebony Productions CEO left the country for Malaysia, in a bid to escape the controversies which have trailed him following the phone…
Last month, December 23, 2016, at the Headies 2016, Wizkid apparently snubbed Eva Alordiah’s fiance, Caesar Ume-Ezeoke. Just when the world got over that snub that was a viral shot for memes and funny videos, the TV personality goes on to react to the viral clip through a rap verse. According to Caesar, “So, it’s a must that I become great,” he rapped in a post he captioned, “Addressing certain issues in a verse… #headies2016”, adding that having a 6-pack doesn’t mean a ‘nigga’ is cashless. Meanwhile, recall that Wizkid apologised for curving the TV personality at the ceremony. The…
Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller has told Sport Bild he does not “enjoy being classed” as a striker and sees himself “as a mix between a midfielder and a striker.” Muller, 28, has only scored a single Bundesliga goal this season, ending his scoring drought in the league after 999 minutes with a strike in Bayern’s 5-0 win against Wolfsburg last month. He also failed to score for Germany at Euro 2016. Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus recently expressed his doubt over whether there is a spot for Muller in Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking 4-2-3-1 system. However, Muller said: “You can interpret that…
Luis Suarez scored his 100th goal for Barcelona on Wednesday. The Uruguayan striker reached the milestone with a superb 35th-minute volley of a Neymar cross in Barca’s 3-1 Copa del Rey last-16 second-leg tie. Suarez, 29, moved from Liverpool to the Camp Nou for €81.72 million in the summer of 2014, and needed just 120 matches to achieve his century of goals with the club. Wednesday’s match also marked the 300th goal scored by the Barca strike trio consisting of Suarez, Lionel Messi and Brazilian teammate Neymar. Neymar and Messi each collected Barca’s second and third goals, respectively, in Wednesday’s…
Manchester City have been charged in relation to the Football Association’s rules on anti-doping, the FA said in a statement. Clubs are required to provide accurate details of training sessions and player whereabouts so they are available for testing at all times. An FA statement read: “Manchester City have been charged in relation to the FA’s rules on anti-doping. It is alleged that the club failed to ensure that their ‘club whereabouts’ information was accurate, contrary to Regulation 14(d).” A source has told ESPN FC that a charge is brought if the FA allege it has not been kept up…
Manchester United have secured Marouane Fellaini to a lengthened contract at Old Trafford after triggering the club’s option of a 12-month extension to his current deal. Senior figures at United and sources close to the player have confirmed that Fellaini, a £27.5 million signing from Everton in August 2013, signed the contract last month after being reassured by manager Jose Mourinho that he remained an important figure in his plans. As reported by ESPN FC, Mourinho had made it clear to Fellaini and the United hierarchy that he would not entertain offers for the 29-year, who scored the club’s second…
Lionel Messi broke Athletic Bilbao’s hearts with a late free kick as Barcelona’s big guns kept their Copa del Rey hopes alive. Messi struck with 12 minutes remaining at the Nou Camp to seal a 3-1 win on the night and a 4-3 aggregate victory to ensure Luis Enrique’s men made it to the last eight. Barca went into the second leg trailing 2-1 and knowing failure to end a run of two games without victory would spell disaster in front of a crowd of 71,445. However, Luis Suarez cancelled out Bilbao’s advantage with his 100th goal for the club…
Jurgen Klopp admitted he is relieved his Liverpool side are only one goal down in their EFL Cup semifinal with Southampton after the 1-0 defeat in the first leg on Wednesday night. The Reds’ hopes of reaching the final of the League Cup suffered a blow on the south coast, and they could have found themselves even further behind in the tie had it not been for a number of good saves from goalkeeper Loris Karius at St. Mary’s. Nathan Redmond’s goal in the 20th minute on the back of a Ragnar Klavan mistake gave the Saints a slender advantage…
Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi has been paid off by Chelsea with the sum of N1b (£2m). Mikel Spent 10 years at Chelsea before leaving to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda in the January transfer window. After leaving the club, the midfielder has been paid off with the sum of N1b (£2m). Mikel’s Chelsea contract was to run out at the end of this season and the sum they paid him off with is his wages for the last six months of his deal. This comes after Chelsea decided to let the midfielder for free despite still having…
It looks like Tee Billz is back to being a hands-on dad. The talent manager clad in all black and a snapback was spotted walking his son Jamil Balogun into his classroom. Jamil fondly called ‘Jam Jam’ by his mother, singer Tiwa Savage was sporting a white t-shirt, red pants, grey socks and toddler high top Converses. Tiwa Savage recently returned from a vacation in Dubai with her son. Meanwhile, on January 7, 2017, Tee Billz shared a post on Instagram stating that he wanted his family happy. “I’m at a point in my life where I want my family…